For Safe Driving P. 24Seat Belts P. 28Airbags P. 35
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
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Book Table of Contents
2 Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75
2 Controls P. 93
Setting the Clock P. 94Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 95
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Adjusting the Seats P. 120
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P. 109
2 Features P. 141
Audio System P. 142Audio System Basic Operation P. 145Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®P. 170
2 Driving P. 201
Before Driving P. 202Towing a Trailer P. 207
Refueling P. 232Fuel Economy P. 235
2 Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238Maintenance MinderTM P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 272
Heating and Cooling System
*
/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 285
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 291
Tools P. 292If a Tire Goes Flat P. 293
Overheating P. 305Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 307
2 Information P. 315
Specifications P. 316Identification Numbers P. 320
Emissions Testing P. 323Warranty Coverages P. 325
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Child Safety P. 48Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 60Safety Labels P. 61
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Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 102Security System P. 105Opening and Closing the Windows P. 107
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 110Adjusting the Mirrors P. 119
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 128Heating and Cooling
Audio Error Messages P. 164General Information on the Audio System P. 167
When Driving P. 208Braking P. 226Parking Your Vehicle P. 230
Accessories and Modifications P. 236
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 245Replacing Light Bulbs P. 262
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 274Battery P. 283Remote Transmitter Care P. 284
Cleaning P. 286
Engine Does Not Start P. 300Jump Starting P. 301Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 304
Fuses P. 311Emergency Towing P. 314
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Instrument Panel
Controls
Features
Driving
Maintenance
Handling the Unexpected
Information
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P. 63
P. 93
P. 141
P. 201
P. 237
P. 291
P. 315
P. 329
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 321Reporting Safety Defects P. 322
Authorized Manuals P. 327Customer Service Information P. 328
❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P233)
❙ Driver’s Pocket
❙ Trunk Release (P102)
❙ Auxiliary Input Jack (P143)
❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P38)
❙ Door Mirror Controls (P119)
❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P100)
❙ Power Window Switches (P107)
❙ Parking Brake (P226)
❙ Interior Fuse Box (P312)
❙ Rearview Mirror (P119)
❙ Accessory Power Socket
(P132)
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❙ USB Adapter Cable
(P143)
❙ Front Seat (P120)
❙ Side Airbags (P42)
❙ Coat Hook (P133)
❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P55)
❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P44)
❙ Ceiling Light (P128)
❙ Grab Handle
❙ Seat Belts (P28)
❙ Moonroof Switch
*
(P109)
❙ Map Lights (P128)
❙ Sun Visors
❙ Vanity Mirrors
❙ Rear Seat (P126)
❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P57)
❙ Accessory Power
Socket
*
(P132)
❙ LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P53)
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❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P245)
❙ Windshield Wipers (P115)
❙ Tires (P274)
❙ Fog Lights
*
(P114)
❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P97)
❙ Power Door Mirrors (P119)
❙ Headlights (P111)
❙ Emergency Trunk Release Lever
(P104)
❙ Opening/Closing the Trunk (P102)
❙ How to Refuel (P233)
❙ High-Mount Brake Light
*
(P271)
❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Lights (P111)
❙ Back-Up Lights (P269)
❙ Rear Turn Signal Lights (P269)
❙ Brake/Taillights/Rear Side Marker
Lights
(P269)
❙ Rearview Camera
*
(P271)
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(P272)
(P262)
(P293)
(P266)
(P267)
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Eco Assist System* (P217)
Ambient Meter
● Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button (P217)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P72)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
This message is displayed for a few seconds
when the ECON button is pressed.
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Airbags (P35)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P48)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P60)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P27)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P28)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Instrument Panel (P63)
U. S.
Canada
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Message
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Instant Fuel
Economy Gauge
*
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P75)/intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) (P77)/
System Indicators
(P64)
Trunk Open Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
*
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator
Low Temperature
Indicator
i-VTEC
Indicator
Rev
Indicator
2.4 ℓ engine models
Ambient Meter
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Controls (P93)
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam
High Beam
Flashing
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
*
: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
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Clock (P94)
a Press the CLOCK knob to access the
clock adjustment mode screen.
Turn Signals (P111)
Wipers and Washers
(P115)
b Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
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c Press the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
d Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the
minutes.
e Press the CLOCK knob to complete
clock adjustment.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Lights (P111)
* Not available on all models
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Steering Wheel (P118)
Trunk Release
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Window Lock Button
Window
Switch
Indicator
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Trunk (P102)
● To unlock and open the trunk:
• Pull the trunk release.
• Press the trunk release button.
Power Windows (P107)
● With the ignition switch in ON
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
OFF position, the passenger's window can
be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
ON position (indicator is on), the
passenger's window switch is disabled.
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from the Inside
(P99)
● Pull either door inner handle to unlock
and open it at the same time.
* Not available on all models
Power Door Mirrors
(P119)
● With the ignition switch in ON
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
(w, move
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Heating and Cooling System* (P135)
Fan Control
Dial
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror
*
) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
Button
Button
Button
Button
Temperature Control Dial
Button
Button
Mode Buttons
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● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed.
● Press the Mode buttons ( / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.
● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.
● Use the button for maximum cool setting.
● Rotate the fan control dial to OFF to turn the system off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
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Climate Control System* (P138)
On models with navigation system
(MODE Control)
Button
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror
*
) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
Air flows from floor vents.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from dashboard
vents.
(Recirculation) Button
Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO Button
(ON/OFF) Button
Fan Control Dial
● Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
● Press the button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operable. See the navigation system manual for complete details.
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Features (P141)
00230075°
Fmiles
i-MID
AM Button
FM Button
SCAN Button
SKIP/SEEK Button
Selector Knob
Button
(Power)
Button
CD Button
AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
(1-6)
Button
SETUP Button
SKIP/SEEK
Button
PHONE Button
(+ / (- / / Button
SOURCE
Button
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For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
● Audio Remote Controls (P146)
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(+ / (- Button
●
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
● SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/AUX.
● / Button
Radio:Press and release to change the
preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device:
Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
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Driving (P201)
2
1
D3
P
R
N
D
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
Drive (D3)
Used when going up or down
hills
Second
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
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VSA® OFF Button (P222)
U.S. models
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
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● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P218)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Refueling (P232)
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Unleaded premium gasoline with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
a Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
(P223)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
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c Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
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Maintenance (P237)
Under the Hood (P245)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery regularly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P262)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P272)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P274)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Handling the Unexpected (P291)
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Flat Tire (P293)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Engine Won't Start
(P 300)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Overheating (P305)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
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Indicators Come On
(P307)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Blown Fuse (P311)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Emergency Towing
(P314)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
Why?
(0 to (q.
●
The steering wheel may be locked.
●
Try to turn the steering wheel left and right
while turning the ignition key.
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The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
This can occur when the ABS activates, and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
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sound when I open the
driver's door?
The beeper sounds when:
●
The key is left in the ignition switch.
●
The exterior lights are left on.
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Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?
Is it possible to use
unleaded gasoline with a
Pump Octane Number
(PON) of 87 or higher on
this vehicle?
The beeper sounds when:
●
Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
●
The parking brake lever is not fully released.
The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher
is recommended.
If premium unleaded gasoline with a PON of 91 or higher is not
available, you can temporarily use the gasoline with a PON of
87 or higher.
This will result in decreased engine performance, and can cause
occasional metallic knocking noise in the engine.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
NOTICE
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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A Few Words About Safety
3DANGER
3WARNING
3CAUTION
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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that
could hurt you or others.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol
one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
3 and
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You
must use your own good judgement.
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You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please
read it carefully.
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You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
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Important Safety Precautions ............. 24
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 26
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts........................ 28
Fastening a Seat Belt.......................... 31
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 34
Airbags
Airbag System Components............... 35
Types of Airbags ................................ 38
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 38
Side Airbags....................................... 42
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 44
Airbag System Indicators.................... 45
Airbag Care ....................................... 47
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■ Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■ Restrain all children
Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly without a booster seat.
■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■ Don't drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.
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Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■ Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
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uuFor Safe Driving u Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Safe Driving
1Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many features that
work together to help protect you and your
passengers during a crash.
Some features do not require any action on your part.
These include a strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger compartment,
front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering
column, and tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in a sufficient crash.
However, you and your passengers cannot take full
advantage of these features unless you remain seated
in the correct position and always wear your seat
belts. In fact, some safety features can contribute to
injuries if they are not used properly.
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Safety Cage
Crush Zones
Seats and Seat-Backs
Head Restraints
Collapsible Steering Column
Seat Belts
Front Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Door Locks
Side Airbags
Seat Belt Tensioners
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The following checklist will help you take an active role in protecting yourself and
your passengers.
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If the door open indicator is on, a door is not
completely closed. Close both doors tightly until the
indicator goes off.
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For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure both doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 99
• Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 120
• Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 122
• Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
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• Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 48
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1About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts cannot completely protect you in every
crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your
risk of serious injury.
Most states and all Canadian provinces and territories
require you to wear seat belts.
3
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases
the chance of serious injury or death in a
crash, even though your vehicle has
airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always
wear seat belts and wear them properly.
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About Your Seat Belts
Seat belts are the single most effective safety device because they keep you
connected to the vehicle so that you can take advantage of many built-in safety
features. They also help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the
vehicle, against other passengers, or out of the vehicle. When worn properly, seat
belts also keep your body properly positioned in a crash so that you can take full
advantage of the additional protection provided by the airbags.
In addition, seat belts help protect you in almost every type of crash, including:
- frontal impacts
- side impacts
- rear impacts
- rollovers
■ Lap/shoulder seat belts
All five seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency
locking retractors. In normal driving the retractor lets you move freely while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to
restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with
child seats.
2 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt P. 55
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■ Proper use of seat belts
1About Your Seat Belts
If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the
seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely.
Then refasten the belt.
1Seat Belt Reminder
The indicator will also come on if a front passenger
does not fasten their seat belt within 6 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to ON
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When no one is sitting in the front passenger's seat,
or a child or small adult is riding there, the indicator
will not come on.
This is because the weight sensors in the seat cannot
detect their presence.
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Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of
the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
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Your vehicle monitors front seat belt use. If
the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w before
the driver's seat belt is fastened, a beeper will
sound and the indicator will blink. If the driver
does not fasten the belt before the beeper
stops, the indicator will remain on.
The beeper will also periodically sound and
the indicator will blink while driving until the
driver's and front passenger’s seat belts are
fastened.
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1Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
The seat belt tensioners can only operate once.
If a tensioner is activated, the SRS indicator will come
on. Have a dealer replace the tensioner and
thoroughly inspect the seat belt system as it may not
offer protection in a subsequent crash.
During a moderate-to-severe side impact, the
tensioner on that side of the vehicle also activates.
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The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance safety.
The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate-tosevere frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to
inflate the front airbags.
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1Fastening a Seat Belt
No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat
belt or one that does not appear to be working
correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working
properly may not protect the occupant in a crash.
Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.
Never insert any foreign objects into the buckle or
retractor mechanism.
Pull out slowly.
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Fastening a Seat Belt
After adjusting a front seat to the proper position, and while sitting upright and well
back in the seat:
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 120
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then
tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is
secure.
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1Fastening a Seat Belt
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then
guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of
the way and will not get caught by closing the door.
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WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned before driving.
Lap belt
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3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as
possible across your hips, then pull up on
the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part
fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt
rests across the center of your chest and
over your shoulder. This spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
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Advice for Pregnant Women
1Advice for Pregnant Women
Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it is
okay for you to drive.
To reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your
unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front
airbag:
• When driving, sit upright and adjust the seat as far
back as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle.
• When sitting in the front passenger's seat, adjust
the seat as far back as possible.
Wear the shoulder belt
across the chest avoiding
the abdomen.
Wear the lap part of the
belt as low as possible
across the hips.
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If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when
driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the
belt as low as possible across the hips.
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1Seat Belt Inspection
3
WARNING
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can
result in serious injury or death if the seat
belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have
any problem corrected as soon as possible.
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Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily.
u If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only
use a mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make
sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after
any collision.
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The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:
a Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.
b Two side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
c Two side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
d An electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
e Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The
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driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
f A driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.
g Weight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
h Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side
collision.
i An indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.
j An indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
k A rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.
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Important facts about your airbags
1Important facts about your airbags
Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together,
airbags and seat belts provide the best protection.
When driving, keep hands and arms out of the
deployment path of the front airbag by holding each
side of the steering wheel. Do not cross an arm over
the airbag cover.
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Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises,
and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing
their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.
What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as
far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the
vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as
possible.
Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that
can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags
deploy.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag.
Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp
object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the
covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags
or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
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1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the ignition switch
is in ON
(w.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the inflator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory problems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
(SRS)
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-stage, multiplethreshold front airbags (SRS).
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.
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Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:
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• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary
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The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
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Operation
1How the Front Airbags Work
Although the driver's and front passenger's airbags
normally inflate within a split second of each other, it
is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can
happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin,
or threshold, that determines whether or not the
airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will
provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental
protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.
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Front airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions.
When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control
unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.
A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a
vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
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The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.
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While your seat belt restrains your torso, the
front airbag provides supplemental protection
for your head and chest.
The front airbags deflate immediately so that
they won't interfere with the driver's visibility
or the ability to steer or operate other
controls.
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■ When front airbags should not deploy
Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scrapes, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move towards the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move towards the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts are your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: Seat belts and, in vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor, side airbags
and side curtain airbags offer the best protection in a rollover. Because front airbags
could provide little if any protection, they are not designed to deploy during a
rollover.
■ When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might cause one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in the vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
■ When front airbags may not deploy, even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
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Advanced Airbags
1Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver's seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag
will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless of the
driver's seating position.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly:
• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
• Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on
the floor. Improperly positioned objects can
interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat
belts properly.
• Do not place any cover over the passenger side
dashboard.
Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger’s
seat is hooked to the floor mat anchor. An improperly
placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.
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Driver’s
Seat
Position
Sensor
Passenger’s
Seat
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related injuries to smaller occupants.
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The driver's advanced front airbag system
includes a seat position sensor.
If the seat is too far forward, the airbag
inflates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.
The passenger's advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors.
Although Honda recommends against
carrying an infant or small child in front, if the
sensors detect the weight of a child (up to
about 65 lbs or 29 kg), the system will
automatically turn off the passenger's front
airbag.
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1Side Airbags
Make sure you and your front seat passenger always
sit upright. Leaning into the path of a side airbag can
prevent the airbag from deploying properly and
increases your risk of serious injury.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags.
They can interfere with the proper operation of the
airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
If the impact is on the passenger side, the airbag
deploys even if there is no passenger in the front
passenger seat.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers
without consulting a dealer.
Improperly replacing or covering front seat-back
covers can prevent your side airbags from properly
deploying during a side impact.
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The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front passenger
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Operation
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The side airbags are housed in the
outside edge of the driver's and
passenger's seat- backs.
Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
When the sensors detect a moderate-tosevere side impact, the control unit signals
the side airbag on the impact side to
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Because the airbag systems senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side
of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there
may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.
■ When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards
the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts
absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have
been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
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1Side Curtain Airbags
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
about to rollover, it immediately deploys both side
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt
tensioners.
If the impact is on the passenger’s side, the
passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even if
there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain
airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts
properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof
pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags.
Side Curtain Airbag Storage
Deployed Side Curtain Airbag
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The side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags
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complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly
rollover crashes.
Housing Locations
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Operation
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The side curtain airbags are located in the
ceiling above the side windows on both sides
of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbag is designed to
deploy in a rollover or a moderate-to-severe
side impact.
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■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
1Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator
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Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.
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One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on and a
message appears on the i-MID.
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The indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
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1Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
If the indicator comes on with no front passenger and
no objects on the passenger’s seat, or with an adult
riding there, something may be interfering with the
weight sensors. Such as:
• An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back
pocket.
• A child seat or other object pressing against the
rear of the seat-back.
• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of
the front passenger's seat.
• The front seat or seat-back is forced back against
an object on the seat or floor behind it.
• An object placed under the front passenger's seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and
goes off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is
near the airbag cutoff threshold.
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Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger seat is empty, the passenger's front airbag will not deploy and
the indicator will not come on.
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■ When the passenger airbag off
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger's front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the weight sensors detect
65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant
or small child, on the seat.
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1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■ When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be
replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it
must be replaced.
■ When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■ Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,
Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.
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Child Safety
1Protecting Child Passengers
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport Canada recommend
that all children age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a rear seat. Some states or provinces/
territories have laws restricting where children may
ride.
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WARNING
Children who are unrestrained or
improperly restrained can be seriously
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be
properly restrained in a child seat. A larger
child should be properly restrained with a
seat belt, using a booster seat if necessary.
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Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the
number one cause of death of children age 12 and under.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride
in a vehicle.
Children should sit properly restrained in a rear seat. This is because:
• An inflating front or side airbag can injure
or kill a child sitting in the front seat.
• A child in the front seat is more likely to
interfere with the driver's ability to safely
control the vehicle.
• Statistics show that children of all sizes and
ages are safer when they are properly
restrained in a rear seat.
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• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
1Protecting Child Passengers
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
To remind you of the passenger's front airbag
hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning
labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the
front visors. Please read and follow the instructions
on these labels.
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3
WARNING
Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or
wrap one around their neck can result in
serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat
belt and make sure any unused seat belt a
child can reach is buckled, fully retracted,
and locked.
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approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt
portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the
event of a collision.
• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows or seat adjustments.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls causing it to move unexpectedly.
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1Protecting Infants
Rear-facing child seats should never be installed in a
forward facing position.
Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions before installation.
3
WARNING
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front
seat can result in serious injury or death
during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the
rear seat, not the front.
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Protecting Infants
■
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat maker's weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is
at least one year old.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position.
It can also interfere with proper operation of the passenger's advanced front
airbag system.
2 Airbags P. 35
If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front
passenger's seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied.
Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.
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■ Positioning a rear-facing child seat
Child seats must be placed and secured in a
rear seating position.
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1Protecting Smaller Children
Educate yourself about the laws and regulations
regarding child seat use where you are driving, and
follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat
up to age two, if the child’s height and weight are
appropriate for a rear-facing seat.
3
WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the
front seat can result in serious injury or
death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child
seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, and properly restrain the
child.
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If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured
forward-facing child seat.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with
advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off. A
rear seat is the safest place for a child.
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We strongly recommend placing a forwardfacing child seat in a rear seating position.
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1Selecting a Child Seat
Installation of a LATCH-compatible child seat is
simple.
LATCH-compatible child seats have been developed
to simplify the installation process and reduce the
likelihood of injuries caused by incorrect installation.
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Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector. Both
are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be
installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat
manufacturer's use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual.
Proper installation is key to maximizing your child's safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured
with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat
manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat
once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual
for proper installation instructions.
■ Important consideration when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
Reinstall the head restraint when the child seat is
removed.
Marks
Rigid Type
Lower Anchors
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A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear seats.
A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of
connectors.
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1. Locate the lower anchors under
the marks.
2. Unlock the seat-back from inside the
trunk, then slightly fold it down.
2 Folding Down the Rear Seats P. 126
3. Remove the head restraint, and store it in
a safe place.
2 Removing and Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 123
4. Lock the seat-back upright by pushing it
firmly against the trunk panel.
5. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat
then attach the child seat to the lower
anchors according to the instructions that
came with the child seat.
u When installing the child seat, make
sure that the lower anchors are not
obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.
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1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child's safety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat
that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
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6. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.
7. Raise the head restraint to its
highest position, then route the tether
strap between the head restraint legs,
and secure the tether strap hook onto
the anchor.
8. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by
the child seat maker.
9. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured
by rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
10. Make sure any unused seat belt that a
child can reach is buckled, the lockable
retractor is activated, and the belt is fully
retracted and locked.
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1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
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1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat maker's instructions,
and insert the latch plate into the buckle.
u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into
the retractor, then try to pull it out to make
sure the retractor is locked.
u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way
out, and repeat steps 2 – 4.
5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
u When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.
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To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
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6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
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Adding Security with a Tether
1Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
If you place the child seat in a back seating position,
make sure to remove the head restraint before
securing the child seat.
2 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
P. 53
Tether Anchorage Points
Cover
Anchor
Outer Position
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
Center Position
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
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A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position. A child seat that is
installed with a seat belt and comes with a
tether can use the tether for additional
security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.
2. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
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1Safety of Larger Children
3
WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, using a booster seat if
needed.
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Protecting Larger Children
■
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed, and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
Checking Seat Belt Fit
■
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■ Checklist
• Do the child's knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child's neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child's thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
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Booster Seats
1Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
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Protecting Larger Children-Final Checks
■
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positioned so that the child is secure in
the seat.
■ Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older,
more mature children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten their seat belts
and sit up properly.
If a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
a rear seating position. For the child's safety,
check that the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer's recommendations.
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Exhaust Gas Hazard
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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■ Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the trunk open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the trunk open,
open both windows and set the heating and cooling system
system* as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling system
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
*
/climate control
*
/climate control system* in the same manner
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Safety Labels
Sun Visor
U.S. models
Canadian models
Radiator Cap
Doorjambs
U.S. models
U.S. models only
Dashboard
Canadian models
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Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these
labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
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This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.
●
Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●
Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.
●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.
●
The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●
Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●
Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator
●
comes on while driving P. 309
Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator Comes
On P. 309
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Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 307
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Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
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Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and goes
off either when the engine starts or
after several seconds if the engine
is not started. If “readiness codes”
have not been set, it blinks five
times before it goes off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
●
Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●
Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●
Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●
Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 323
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Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 308
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Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate
*
control system
and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 307
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Position
Indicator
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Indicates in which position your
shift lever is.
2 Shifting P. 212
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Transmission
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.
●
Blinks if the transmission system has
●
Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden
starts and acceleration and have the
vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
a problem.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●
Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
●
If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on
about six seconds later.
●
Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
●
The beeper stops and the indicator goes
off when you and the front passenger
fasten their seat belts.
●
Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat
belt - A detection error may have
occurred in the sensor. Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 29
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
Low Fuel
Indicator
●
Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 1.9 U.S.
gal./7.5 Liter left).
●
Blinks if there is a problem with the
●
Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon
as possible.
●
Blinks - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
fuel gauge.
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ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.
●
If it comes on at any other time, there
is a problem with the ABS.
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.
●
Comes on if a problem with any of
the following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
●
Stays on constantly - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. With this
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock
function.
2 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
P. 228
●
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
High Temperature
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.
●
Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if
the temperature continues to rise.
●
Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to
prevent overheating.
●
Stays on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place and allow the
engine to cool.
2 Overheating P. 305
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VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.
●
Blinks when VSA® is active.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with
●
Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka
ESC (Electronic Stability Control),
System P. 221
the VSA® system.
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, then goes off.
●
Comes on when you deactivate
2 VSA® On and Off P. 222
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VSA®.
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you
●
Goes off when both doors are closed.
turn the ignition switch to ON (w,
then goes off.
Door Open
Indicator
●
Comes on if either door is not
completely closed.
●
The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if either door is opened
while driving.
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Trunk Open
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds if you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w , then goes
off.
●
Comes on if the trunk is not completely
●
Goes off when the trunk is closed.
closed.
U.S.
models
EPS (Electric
Power
Steering)
System
Indicator
Low Tire
Pressure/
TPMS
Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w, and goes off when the
engine starts.
●
Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System.
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w .
●
Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the
tires becomes significantly low.
●
Blinks for about one minute, and then
stays on if there is a problem with the
TPMS, or when a compact spare tire is
temporarily installed.
●
Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the EPS System Indicator Comes
On P. 309
●
Comes on while driving - Stop in a
safe place, check tire pressures, and
inflate the tire(s) if necessary.
●
Blinks and remains on - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the
vehicle is fitted with a compact spare,
get your regular tire repaired or
replaced and put back on your vehicle
as soon as you can.
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System
Message
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (w , then
goes off.
●
Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system message on
the i-MID appears at the same time.
●
While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to
see the message again.
●
Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the i-MID. Take the
appropriate action for the message.
●
The i-MID does not return to the normal
—
screen unless the warning is canceled,
or the button is pressed.
Turn Signal
and Hazard
Warning
Indicators
High Beam
Indicator
●
The turn signal indicators blink when you
operate the turn signal lever.
●
If you press the hazard warning button,
both indicators and all turn signals blink at
the same time.
●
Comes on when the high beam headlights
are on.
●
Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 267, P. 269
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Lights On
Indicator
Fog Light
Indicator
●
Comes on whenever the light switch is on,
or in AUTO* when the exterior lights are
on.
●
If you remove the key from the ignition
switch while the exterior lights are on, a
chime sounds when the driver's door is
—
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●
Comes on when the fog lights are on.
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Immobilizer
System Indicator
●
Comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, then goes
off.
●
Comes on if the immobilizer system
cannot recognize the key
information.
●
Blinks - You cannot start the engine.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 ,
pull the key out, and then insert the key
and turn it to ON
●
Repeatedly blinks - The system may
(w again.
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
—
checked by a dealer.
●
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it. Electrical
problems can occur.
●
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
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Low Temperature
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
●
Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.
●
If the indicator stays on after the engine
has reached normal operating
temperature, there may be problem
with the temperature sensors. Have the
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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Comes on when you turn the
ECON Mode
Indicator
*
ignition switch to ON (w , and goes
off when the engine starts.
●
Comes on when you press the
2 ECON Button* P. 217
ECON button.
●
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.
2 Cruise Control P. 218
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CONTROL
Indicator
i-VTEC Indicator
Rev Indicators
*
●
Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.
●
Comes on when the i-VTEC system
switches the low RPM cams to the
*
high RPM cams.
●
Come on when the tachometer
reading approaches the red zone.
2 Cruise Control P. 218
●
When the i-VTEC indicator comes on,
the Rev indicator begins to come on
simultaneously.
2 i-VTEC indicator P. 76
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intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the i-MID. Press the (display/information) button to see the message again with the system
message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
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Appears if there is a problem with the DRL system.
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Appears when the washer fluid is low.
2 Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 308
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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Daytime Running Lights P. 114
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Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 261
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MessageConditionExplanation
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Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due soon.
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Consequently, SERVICE DUE NOW and SERVICE
2 Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID P. 242
PAST DUE follow.
●
Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in ACCESSORY (q.
●
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0, then remove the
key.
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Appears when you open the driver's door while the
ignition key is in LOCK (0.
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Remove the key from the ignition switch.
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1Gauges
Press and hold the km/mile change knob until you
hear a beep. The speedometer reading and the
displayed measurements switch between mph and
km/h.
1Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.
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1Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
*
Press and hold the km/mile change knob to switch
the measurement.
* Not available on all models
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Gauges
Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators.
They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON (w.
Speedometer
■
Displays your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Tachometer
■
Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.
Fuel Gauge
■
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
■
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
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1Rev indicators
When the fifth indicator (red) comes on, the engine
has reached its maximum output.
When all the indicators are on, the tachometer
reading is on the verge of entering into the red zone.
i-VTEC Indicator
Rev Indicators
* Not available on all models
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i-VTEC and Rev Indicators
■
*
■ i-VTEC indicator
Comes on when the i-VTEC system switches
the low RPM cams to the high RPM cams.
■ Rev indicators
Come on when the tachometer reading
approaches the red zone on a scale of one
to six.
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1Switching the Display
To change the item displayed on the fuel
consumption screen:
1. Press and hold the button until the item
blinks.
2. Press the button to select an item while the
item is blinking for about six seconds.
The display is fixed when the time elapses and
blinking stops.
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Genre AAA
Song AAA
Artist AAA
200
200
1h 30
m
Elapsed Time
1h 30
m
Elapsed Time
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40
mph
Average Speed
40
mph
Average Speed
200
miles
Range
(Display/
Information)
Button
Fuel consumptionAudio/HFL display
Fuel consumption
Blank screen
Full size analogue clock/
Wallpaper
2.4 ℓ engine models
Power monitor
1.8 ℓ engine models
Press .
Press and hold
.
Range
Elapsed time
Average speed
Range
Average speed
Elapsed time
Average fuel
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The i-MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and
other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Switching the Display
■
Press the (display/information) button to change the display.
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123.4
A
12.3
B
B
24.0
30
40
40
Odometer
Outside temperature
Trip A
Trip B
SEL/RESET
Knob
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob, or by using the customized
features on the i-MID.
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■ Trip computer
Press the (SEL/RESET) knob to change the display.
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Odometer
■
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
■
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
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■ Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.
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1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 81
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Average fuel economy, range,
elapsed time, or average speed can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 81
2 Switching the Display P. 77
2.4 ℓ engine models
1Range
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Range, elapsed time, or average
speed can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 81
2 Switching the Display P. 77
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Average Fuel Economy
■
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Range
■
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Elapsed Time
■
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
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Average Speed
■
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Engine Oil Life
■
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 241
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1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
1Power Monitor
*
Engine horsepower is affected by external conditions
such as driving conditions, or vehicle condition. The
power monitor can compensate for some of these
variables, but different readings may be displayed.
1Turn-by-Turn Directions
*
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on during the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 81
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Outside Temperature
■
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■ Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Use the i-MID's customized features to correct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 81
Instant Fuel Economy
■
*
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Power Monitor
■
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Turn-by-Turn Directions
■
Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2 Refer to the navigation system manual
*
Engine horsepower usage while driving is
displayed in the power monitor.
100% indicates that horsepower is at its
maximum.
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1Customized Features
To customize other features, press the
(+ / (-
button.
2 List of customizable options P. 84
2 Example for customizing wallpapers P. 88
MENU
SOURCE
Button
Press to go to the next
display.
SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.
MENU Button
Press to go to Vehicle Menu.
(+ Button
Press to scroll upwards.
Button
Press to go back to the
previous display.
(- Button
Press to scroll downwards.
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Customized Features
■
Use the i-MID to customize certain features.
■ How to customize
Select the Vehicle Menu screen by pressing the MENU button while the ignition
switch is in ON
Settings, then press the SOURCE button.
(w, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Select Customize
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1Customized Features
You can exit the customizing screen at any time by
pressing the MENU button.
Vehicle Menu
Vehicle Information
Odometer/Trip Meter
Adjust Clock
Maintenance info
Trip Meter Reset
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Press the MENU button.
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Display Setup
Lighting Setup
Trip Computer Setup
Door Setup
Default All
Select Wallpaper
Import Wallpaper
Delete Wallpaper
Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Trip A reset trigger
Display km/miles
Auto Light Sensitivity
*
Door Lock Mode
Auto Door Unlock
Keyless Lock Acknowledgment
Auto Door Lock
Security Relock Timer
Trip Meter Item to Display
Welcome Screen
Color Theme
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
*
Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Customize Settings
Turn by Turn Display
*
Trip B reset trigger
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Selects the full-size analogue clock or the wallpaper.
/Image 1/Image 2/
Clock
Image 3
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Settings
*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting
*3: Default Setting for 1.8 ℓ engine models
*4: Default Setting for 2.4 ℓ engine models
*5: Refer to the navigation syst
Import
Wallpaper
Delete
Wallpaper
Trip Meter
Display
Setup
Item to
Display
Welcome
Screen
Color ThemeChanges the color of the screen.Blue*3/Red*4/Amber/Gray
Turn by Turn
Display
Language
Selection
em manual for complete details.
*1, *5
Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.
2 Importing Wallpapers
from USB P. 88
Deletes an image file for a wallpaper.Image 1/Image 2/Image 3
Three images can be stored.
*2
Selects an item to be displayed along with average
fuel economy.
Selects an item to be displayed along with the
instant fuel economy.
Selects whether the welcome screen comes on or
not when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on
or not during the route guidance.
Range
Average speed
Average Fuel
Elapsed time/Average speed
On*2/Off
On*2/Off
/Elapsed time/
*2
/Range/
Changes the displayed language.English*2/French/Spanish
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The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2 Customized Features P. 81
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
CLOCK Knob
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Adjusting the Time
■
You can adjust the time in the clock display, using the CLOCK knob with the ignition
switch in ON (w.
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1. Press the CLOCK knob to access the clock
adjustment mode screen.
2. Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust the hours.
3. Press the CLOCK knob. The display
switches to minute adjustment.
4. Turn the CLOCK knob to adjust
the minutes.
5. Press the CLOCK knob to complete
clock adjustment.
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 105
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:
• Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
• Keep the keys away from liquids.
• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
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Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:
Master Keys
■
Use the keys to start and stop the engine, to
lock and unlock the doors and to open the
trunk. You can also use the remote
transmitter to lock and unlock the doors and
to open the trunk.
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1Valet Key
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
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Valet Key
■
Can be used to start and stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.
Key Number Tag
■
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
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Controls
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 81
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 128
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 284
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 81
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
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Using the Remote Transmitter
■
■ Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, both doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■ Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe passenger’s door unlocks.
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1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, the
passenger’s door locks at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
passenger’s door.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 81
Lock
Unlock
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, the passenger’s
door locks at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
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b
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
■
Fully insert the key and turn it.
Locking a Door Without Using a Key
■
■ Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab forward a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.
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■ Locking the passenger's door
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
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1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, the passenger’s door locks at the same
time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.
To Unlock
Lock Tab
To Lock
1Unlocking Using the Inner Handle
The inner handles are designed to allow front seat
occupants to open the door in one motion. However
this feature requires that front seat occupants never
pull an inner handle while the vehicle is in motion.
Inner
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Using the Lock Tab
■
Unlocking Using the Inner Handle
■
■ Locking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
■ Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
Pull the inner handle.
uThe door unlocks and opens in one
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