HONDA Civic 2015 Owner's Guide
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Devices That Emit Radio Waves
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The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in
operation:
• Audio system • Immobilizer system
• Bluetooth
• Bluetooth
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Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required
standards of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada,
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
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may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
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cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may
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contain perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
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.
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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.
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.
The data belong 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.
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INTRODUCTION
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This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2015
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Honda Civic. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all Civic
Sedan, Coupe, and Natural Gas models, so you may find descriptions of features and
equipment that are not in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S.
vehicles and represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all,
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models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
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If you are the rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the rst six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
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portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
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about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatised with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 141).
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Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).
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Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
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Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard, Ceiling, and Other
Controls ...............................................2
SAFETY INFORMATION ....................3
Important Safety Information .......... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ................................................ 8
Child Safety ...................................... 14
Safety Label Locations ...................21
Reporting Safety Defects ...............22
INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................23
Malfunction Indicators .................. 23
Condition Indicators ....................... 25
Gauges .............................................. 26
On/Off Indicators ............................. 26
Information Display* ...................... 27
Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID)* .............................. 28
VEHICLE CONTROLS ....................... 29
Using the Remote Transmitter* .... 29
Smart Entry System* .......................30
Door Operation ................................ 31
Power Window Operation ............32
Power Moonroof Operation* ....... 33
Interior and Exterior Lights ........... 34
One-Touch Turn Signal ...................35
Wiper Operation ..............................35
Adjusting the Seats ........................36
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 40
Adjusting the Mirrors ..................... 40
Air Conditioning System* ............. 41
Climate Control System* ..............42
Seat Heaters* ..................................42
Customized Features* .................... 43
Setting the Clock .............................44
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ......... 45
Basic Audio Operation ...................45
Models with information display
FM/AM Radio ................................... 48
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 49
Models with one display
One Display Audio Operation ....... 50
FM/AM Radio ................................... 51
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 52
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iPod
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USB Flash Drive ..............................54
Bluetooth
Pandora
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Audio ............................ 55
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Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation .................57
HondaLink™ ....................................58
FM/AM Radio .................................. 59
SiriusXM
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Radio ............................. 60
Compact Disc (CD) ......................... 61
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iPod
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USB Flash Drive ..............................63
Bluetooth
Pandora
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Audio ............................ 64
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HDMI Video ...................................... 66
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Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation .......................67
Pairing a Phone ............................... 68
Making a Call ..................................69
SMS Text Messaging .....................70
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Basic HFL Operation .......................71
Pairing a Phone ............................... 73
Making a Call ..................................74
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ...76
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 77
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 77
NAVIGATION* .................................. 78
Basic Navigation Operation .........78
Entering a Destination ...................81
Routing .............................................. 83
DRIVING ............................................ 85
Before Driving .................................85
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 87
Towing a Trailer .............................. 89
Starting to Drive .............................. 90
Shifting ..............................................91
Braking .............................................93
Eco Assist System* .........................94
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................... 94
Cruise Control* ................................ 95
LaneWatch™* .................................96
Rearview Camera* .........................97
Multi-View Rear Camera* .............98
Refueling ..........................................99
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ...103
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ...103
Jump Starting ................................103
Shift Lever Does Not Move* .......104
Overheating ....................................105
Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 106
Emergency Towing ....................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)* ..........................................107
Changing a Flat Tire ......................108
Tire Repair Kit* ..............................111
Fuse Locations ...............................112
MAINTENANCE ............................. 115
Safety Precautions .......................115
Maintenance Minder™................116
Under the Hood ..............................119
Engine Oil ....................................... 121
Engine Coolant ..............................124
Checking the Battery ....................125
Window Washer Fluid ................. 125
Changing Wiper Blades ...............126
Tire Information .............................127
Tire Labeling ..................................130
DOT Tire Quality Grading .............131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 133
Testing of Readiness Codes ........134
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................135
CUSTOMER INFORMATION .........140
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................140
Contact Us ...................................... 141
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 141
Warranty Coverages ..................... 142
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............143
INDEX .............................................. 148
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Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
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Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 34, p. 35, p. 96
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SEL/RESET knob p. 28
Brightness control p. 34
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Wipers/washers p. 35
4
Cruise control buttons p. 95
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Horn
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Voice recognition buttons p. 67,
p. 71, p. 78
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Instrument panel p. 23
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Information display* p. 27
intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)* p. 28
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MENU button*/SOURCE button*
p. 43, p. 46, p. 71, p. 78
Audio controls p. 46
i-MID button* p. 28
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Hood release handle p. 120
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km/mile change knob
CLOCK knob* p. 44
12
ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 91
13
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 94
14
ECON button* p. 94
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Touchscreen* (audio/phone/
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p. 79
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Hazard warning button
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Climate control system p. 41, p. 42
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Seat heater switches* p. 42
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Auxiliary input jack* p. 45
Accessory power socket p. 45
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Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
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use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
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Moonroof switch* p. 33
Map lights p. 34
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Power window switches p. 32
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
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.
Door lock switches p. 31
Door mirror controls p. 40
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Fuel fill door handle p. 99
Trunk release button p. 31
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
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instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
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instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
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Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
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follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
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• 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 all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
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3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
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An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ll up with carbon monoxide gas.
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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.
mode.
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.
Seat Belts
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.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All ve 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.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to
inate the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts
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.
• 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.
WARNING
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a 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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Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
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• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
• Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Use only 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
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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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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.
Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 36), and then follow the below
steps.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug
Pull out
slowly.
on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught
on anything.
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 ts snugly. This lets
Latch
plate
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
Buckle
any slack, then make sure 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.
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button
Lap belt
as low as
possible.
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
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.
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor*
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and
shorter occupants.
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1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the
release button.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across
the center of your chest and over your shoulder.
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Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and
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side curtain airbags.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They 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.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary
restraint system.
Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag-
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward,
the airbag inates with less force, regardless of the
severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the
airbag will inate with full (normal) force, regardless
of the driver’s seating position.
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 65 lbs
or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the
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passenger’s front airbag.
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 oor. Improperly
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
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• Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
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weight
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Driver’s
seat
position
sensor
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked
SIDE AIRBAG.
Side Curtain Airbags
Side curtain airbags help protect the head and torso of the driver and passengers
in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side
curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the
likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side
windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling
above the side windows on both sides of the
vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
Side curtain airbag storage
about to roll over, 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 inate even
if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Deployed side curtain airbag
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.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the
front airbags.
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Important Facts About Your Airbags
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
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passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
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 inates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers
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marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inate.
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 inates.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.
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An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash,
even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
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Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and a
message appears on the i-MID*.
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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This
occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors
detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant
or small child, on the seat.
Infants and small children should always ride properly
restrained in a back seat.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger‘s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy
and the indicator will not come on.
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the front passenger’s
seat, 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 against an object on the seat or oor
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 go on and off repeatedly if the total weight
on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
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If the indicator comes on at any other time besides
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vehicle start-up, 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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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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Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
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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.
Two side airbags, one for the driver
and one for the front passenger.
The airbags are stored in the outer
edges of the seat-backs. Both are
marked SIDE AIRBAG.
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.
An electronic control unit that
continually monitors and can
record information about the
sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when
the vehicle is on.
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Automatic front seat belt tensioners.
The driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belts incorporate sensors that
detect whether or not they are
fastened.
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A driver’s seat position sensor. If the
seat is too far forward, the airbag
will inflate with less force.
7
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).
8
Impact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side
impact.
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An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the front passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off.
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An indicator on the instrument panel
that alerts you to a possible problem
with the airbag system or seat belt
tensioners.
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A rollover sensor that detects
whether the vehicle is about to roll
over.
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
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If an airbag has inated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
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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 inate, have your dealer inspect the following: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
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Do not remove or modify a front seat without first 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
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accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. For Canadian
vehicles, call Honda Canada Customer Relations at (888) 946-6329.
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Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
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either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat.
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.
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.
Protecting Child Passengers
• An inating 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.
• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an
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 adjusters.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when
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the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate
vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
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.
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. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for
a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a
rear-facing seat.
Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear
seating position. Rear-facing child seats should
never be installed in a forward-facing position.
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. 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.
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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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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Protecting Smaller Children
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 rmly secured
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forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing
child seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat
can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags
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that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag
off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.
Selecting a Child Seat
Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a exible-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
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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
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child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCHcompatible seat once a child reaches a specied weight. Please read the child
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious
injury or death if the front airbag inates.
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.
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
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 exible
type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
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attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the
child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.
3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the head
restraint. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap between the
Rigid type
head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap
hook onto the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
maker’s instructions.
5. Make sure the child seat is rmly secured by
Flexible type
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
Tether
strap hook
6. 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.
Anchor
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Important considerations 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.
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• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
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2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the
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4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the
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5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the
6. Make sure the child seat is rmly secured by
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7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
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To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to
according to the seat maker’s instructions, and
insert the latch plate into the buckle. Insert the
latch plate fully until it clicks.
way out until it stops. This activates the lockable
retractor.
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the
retractor is locked. 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 3 – 4.
buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from
the lap part of the belt. When doing this, place
your weight on the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
wind up all the way.
Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position.
Regardless of whether it is installed with LATCH or a seat belt, a child seat that
comes with a tether should use the tether for additional security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point
Tether anchorage points
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.
Anchor
Outer position
Anchor
Center position
Cover
Tether
strap hook
Tether
strap hook
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
maker’s instructions.
Anchor
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Structural Composites Industries
A WORTHINGTON CYLINDER COMPANY
DRILL
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PUNCTUREFIRE DROP CORROSIV E
Structural Composites Industries
A WORTHINGTON CYLINDER COMPANY
THIS VEHICLE IS FUELED BY COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS STORED AT HIGH PRESSURE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM WITHOUT PROPER SYSTEM DEPRESSURIZATION.
TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY, THIS VEHICLE SHOULD ONLY BE SERVICED BY A QUALIFIE D
TECHNICIAN. CNG TANK PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE WILL VENT AT 103˚C (217˚F).
DO NOT PARK OR SERVICE VEHICLE NEAR ANY SOURCE OF EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME.
DO NOT USE PAINT OVEN FOR ANY PAINT REPAIRS.
SYSTEM SERVICE PRESSURE : 24.8MPA (3600PSIG)
BUILT BY : HONDA MFG. OF INDIANA, LL C
CNG TANK EXPIRATION DATE :
TOTAL WATER VOLUME OF CNG TANK
: 26.4 GAL. (100 L)
INSPECT BY OR 36K MI. AND EVERY 3 YR. OR 36K MI. THEREAFTER.
Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the
lap/shoulder seat belt.
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Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:
• The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge
of the seat.
• The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s
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neck and arm.
• The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible,
touching the child’s thighs.
• The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder 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.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a
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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/territory where you intend to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injury or death
if the passenger’s front airbag inates.
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If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, then have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly,
using a booster seat if needed.
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Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that
can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
Sedan, Coupe, and Si models
Sun visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Dashboard
(U.S. models only)
Radiator cap
Natural Gas (CNG) models
Hood
First inspection
CNG tank expiration date
Doorjambs
U.S. models
CNG tank
CNG tank production date
Sedan shown
Canadian
models
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Fuel lid
Trunk lid
First inspection
CNG tank expiration date
CNG label
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Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it nds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-3274236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if
it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and
remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor
vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
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Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.
Indicators briey appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
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• Brake uid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check
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the brake uid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 121). If the indicator does not turn
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
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Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
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Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is loose
or missing.
• (Blinks) A misre in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is
fitted with the compact spare tire.
High temperature
Blinks when the engine coolant temperature goes up, and stays on if
the temperature continues to rise. Drive slowly or pull over to prevent
overheating.
Low temperature
The engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator stays on, there may
be a problem with the temperature sensors.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*
There is a problem with the DRL system.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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There is a problem with the VSA system.
Brake system
U.S.
There is a problem with the brake system.
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Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the EPS system.
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
U.S.
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Canada
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door open
A door is not closed. A beep sounds while driving.
Trunk open
The trunk is not closed.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure*
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary.
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with the compact spare
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
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On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
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Washer fluid level (Canadian models)*
The washer fluid is low. Refill the washer fluid (see page 125).
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more
information.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
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(Blinks) VSA is active.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the
system. See your dealer.
VSA off
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
Exterior lights on
Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Select/reset knob
Press the select/reset knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
Average fuel A, Trip
meter A, Odometer
Range, Trip meter A,
Odometer
Average fuel B, Trip
meter B, Odometer
Engine oil life
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These gauges include speed and fuel information.
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Turn signals/hazards on
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
i-VTEC indicator
Rev indicator
ECON mode* on
Instant fuel
economy
gauge
Ambient meter
(see page 94)
*if equipped
*if equipped
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200
123456
123456
Genre AAA
Song AAA
Artist AAA
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
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Main Displays
Press the display button to cycle through the displays shown below.
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i-MID
button
Clock/wallpaperBlank screen
Power monitor/
instant fuel economy*
Select/reset knob
Audio/phone
display
Average fuel/range/elapsed
time/average speed
(press and hold button to cycle)
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Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Remote Transmitter*
Lock or unlock the doors and trunk.
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors.
Trunk button*: Press
and hold to unlock and
open the trunk.
Lock button: Press to lock the
doors. Press again for audible
verification.
Panic button: Press to sound
the alarm for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel.
Built-in key*: Slide the release
knob on the back of the
transmitter and pull out the
built-in key.
Release knob
Built-in key
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Trip Computer
Press the select/reset knob to cycle through the displays shown below.
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Odometer,
Outside temperature
Trip A,
Outside temperature
Trip B,
Outside temperature
*if equipped
NOTICE
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave
the vehicle unattended.
*if equipped
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Smart Entry System*
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is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and trunk without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the door lock button on the front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking the Trunk
Press the trunk release button to unlock and open
the trunk.
Door lock
button
Trunk release button
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To unlock: When you unlock the door using the
lock tab on the driver’s door, only the driver’s door
unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab
on the driver’s door, all the other doors lock at the
same time.
Using the Front Door Inner Handle
When you pull either front door inner handle, the
door unlocks and opens. On vehicles with smart
entry, pulling the driver’s door inner handle unlocks
all other doors.
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors.
To lock
To unlock
Inner
handle
To unlock
Master door
lock switch
Lock tab
To lock
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Childproof Door Locks*
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Unlock
Lock
Open the door using the outer door handle.
Using the Trunk Opener
Pull the trunk release near the bottom of the driver’s
seat to unlock and open the trunk.
Trunk
release
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Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the
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switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation*
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch again briey.
Manual Operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window Lock
Push in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated. The driver can operate all other windows using the specific switches.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
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Driver’s
window
switch
ON
OFF
Power window
lock button
Indicator
Front passenger’s
window switch
Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back rmly to the
second detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To
stop the moonroof at any time, push the switch
briey.
Manual Operation
To open: Push and hold the switch back to the rst detent until the desired position
is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desired
position is reached.
Moonroof Tilt
To tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
Close
Open
Tilt
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Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
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Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
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Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior Lights
Change the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Map lights*: Press the front map lights to turn on or off.
Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights.
OFF: All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature*.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights
automatically come on after the wipers are
engaged for a certain time.
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
Map lights
Low beams
Control knob
Off
Door-activated
position
High beams
Flashing the high beams
Fog
lights*
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
Right turn
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Left turn
Wiper Operation
The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on. Move the
wiper lever up or down to the desired position.
Headlight-Wiper Integration*
When the headlights are in the AUTO position,
they automatically turn on when the front
wipers operate several times within a certain
interval. The headlights turn off shortly after
the wipers are turned off, or if there is enough
ambient light.
Intermittent Wipers
When you move the lever to the INT position,
the wipers operate based on the wiper delay.
Adjust the wiper delay using the adjustment
ring*.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. The windshield will get
scratched, or the rubber blades will get damaged.
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield, becoming stuck.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage the wipers. Use the defroster
to warm the windshield, or manually clear the windshield of ice and snow
before turning on the wipers.
Pull to
use
washer.
Intermittent time
adjustment ring*
1
MIST
OFF
2
3
INT: Low speed intermittent
4
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.
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Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Power Driver’s Seat*
Move back and allow
sufficient space.
Horizontal
position
adjustment
Height
adjustment
Seat-back
angle
adjustment
WARNING
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
Manual Seats*
Height adjustment
(driver’s seat only)
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Horizontal position adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the seat,
then release the bar.
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
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Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the oor.
Floor Mats*
Position the front seat floor mats properly, and anchor
them. If they are not properly positioned, the oor
mats can interfere with the front seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
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Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the
front airbags inate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
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Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other rear-impact
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crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
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To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up
as far as it will go. Then push the release button,
and pull the restraint up and out.
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To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back
in place, then adjust the head restraint to an
appropriate height while pressing the release
button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.
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In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
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Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
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Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-back(s*) can be folded down to make room for large items in the
trunk.
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the guide.
Guide
Center
shoulder
belt
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the
lock.
Release lever
Release
lever*
3. Fold down the seat-back. Remove the rear head
restraints if necessary (see page 38).
Push the seat-back up rmly until it locks into
place to return it to its original position.
Make sure all items in the trunk or items extending through the opening into
the rear seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have to
brake hard.
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Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can result in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
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can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in
or out.
3. Push down the steering wheel adjustment
lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
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Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
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Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions
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Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to
switch between day and night positions.
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To adjust
To lock
Day
position
Lever
Tab
Up
Down
Night position
Air Conditioning System*
Manually control the front and rear heating and cooling in your vehicle’s interior
using the buttons on the dashboard.
Fan control
dial
MAX A/C*
button
A/C
button*
Recirculation and/or Fresh
Air button:
Recirculation mode
(indicator on): Recirculates
air from the vehicle’s
interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator
off): Maintains outside
ventilation.
Vent mode
buttons
Windshield
defroster button
Temperature
control dial
Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button*
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Power Door Mirrors
Adjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
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Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
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switch
Selector
switch
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