Honda FIT 2016 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE

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Devices That Emit Radio Waves

The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation:

•  Audio system	• Immobilizer system
•  Bluetooth® Audio	• Remote transmitter
•  Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®	• Smart Entry System

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 may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications 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/210/251/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not 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 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.

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

This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2016 Honda Fit. 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 Fit 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, 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.

If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the first 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 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 about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 133).

Call [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada)

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).

Call [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada)

TABLE OF Contents
Visual Index........................................	1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls...	1
Dashboard and Other Controls............	2
Safety Information........................	3
Important Safety Information..............	3
Seat Belts................................................	5
Airbags....................................................	9
Child Safety...........................................	15
Safety Label Locations.......................	22
Reporting Safety Defects...................	23
Instrument Panel..........................	24
Malfunction Indicators.......................	24
Condition Indicators............................	26
On/Off Indicators..................................	27
Information Display.............................	28
Vehicle Controls............................	29
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter...	29
Smart Entry System*...........................	30
Door Operation.....................................	31
Tailgate Operation...............................	32
Power Window Operation.................	33
Power Moonroof Operation* ............	34
Interior and Exterior Lights................	35
One-Touch Turn Signal.......................	36
Wiper Operation..................................	37
Adjusting the Seats.............................	38
Rear Seats ............................................	41
Adjusting the Mirrors..........................	42
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...........	43
Air Conditioning System* .................	43
Climate Control System* ...................	44
Seat Heaters*.......................................	44
Clock.................................	45

Customized Features...........................	46
aUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY..............	47
Basic Audio Operation.......................	47
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System*...........................	50
FM/AM Radio........................................	51
Compact Disc (CD)...............................	52
iPod®......................................................	53
USB Flash Drive...................................	54
Bluetooth® Audio................................	55
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation*....................	56
HondaLink™ ........................................	57
FM/AM Radio .......................................	58
SiriusXM® Radio*................................	59
Compact Disc (CD) ..............................	60
iPod®......................................................	61
USB Flash Drive...................................	62
Bluetooth® Audio................................	63
Pandora®...............................................	64
HDMI Video...........................................	65
Bluetooth® Handsfreelink®(HFL)....	66
Models with color audio system
Basic HFL Operation...........................	66
Pairing a Phone....................................	67
Making a Call.......................................	68
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation...........................	69
Pairing a Phone....................................	71
Making a Call.......................................	72
HondaLink™ Assist.............................	73
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*....	74
Siri™ Eyes Free....................................	75
*if equipped
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Navigation*.......................................	76
Basic Navigation Operation..............	76
Entering a Destination........................	79
Routing...................................................	81
Driving.................................................	83
Before Driving......................................	83
Maximum Load Limit...........................	85
Starting to Drive...................................	87
Shifting..................................................	88
Braking..................................................	90
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System...................................................	92
ECON Button*.......................................	92
Cruise Control.......................................	93
LaneWatch™*......................................	94
Multi-View Rear Camera*.................	95
Refueling...............................................	97
hANDLING THE uNEXPECTED..........	98
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*....	98
Jump Starting.......................................	98
Shift Lever Does Not Move*..............	99
Overheating........................................	100
Emergency Engine Stop*..................	101
Emergency Towing............................	101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).................................................	102

Changing a Flat Tire..........................	104
Fuse Locations...................................	108
Maintenance..................................	112
Safety Precautions............................	112
Maintenance Minder™....................	113
Under the Hood..................................	115
Engine Oil............................................	116
Engine Coolant...................................	118
Brake Fluid..........................................	119
Window Washer Fluid......................	119
Checking the Battery........................	120
Changing Wiper Blades...................	121
Tire Information.................................	123
Tire Labeling.......................................	126
DOT Tire Quality Grading.................	127
Testing of Readiness Codes.............	129
Specifications................................	130
CUSTOMER Information.............	132
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting.................................	132
Contact Us...........................................	133
Honda Roadside Assistance...........	134
Warranty Coverages.........................	134
Voice Command Index................	135
Index...................................................	141

Visual Index

Visual Index

Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.

Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

11		1			14						7	2	8		3

12 13 9 6 5 4 10

1	Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch		8	Information display p. 28
	button* p. 35, p. 36, p. 94		9	Audio controls	p. 48
	SEL/RESET knob*	p. 28
2				MENU button*	p. 48
	Brightness control	p. 35
				Display button*	p. 56
	Wipers/washers	p. 37
3			10	ENGINE START/STOP button*
4	Cruise control buttons* p. 93			p. 88
5	Horn		11	ECON button* p. 92
6	Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®/		12	Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
	voice recognition buttons p. 66,			button p. 92
	p. 69, p. 77		13	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
7	Instrument panel	p. 24		(TPMS) button*	p. 102
			14	Paddle shifters*	p. 89

*if equipped

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Dashboard and Other Controls

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Touchscreen* p. 56 Hazard warning button

Climate control system p. 44

USB/HDMI* port p. 47 Auxiliary input jack* p. 48 Accessory power socket p. 47

5 Hood release handle p. 115

6	Fuel fill door handle	p. 97
7	Power window switches p. 33
	Door lock switches	p. 31
	Door mirror controls	p. 42

8Shift lever* p. 88

Manual transmission* p. 90

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Safety Information

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 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. •  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.

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
DANGER
	instructions.
	You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
WARNING
	instructions.
	You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION
	This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
NOTICE
	vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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Safety

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 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.

•  The exhaust system may have been damaged. •  The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control 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 climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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 inflate 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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Safety

Seat Belt Inspection

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. 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 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.

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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Fastening a Seat Belt

Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 38), and then follow the below steps.

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. 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 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 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 then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely.

Pull out slowly.

Latch plate

Buckle

Lap belt as low as possible.

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.

1.Move the anchor up and down while pulling the release outward.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

The seat belt for the rear center seat is located in the ceiling.

1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and	Latch plate
the latch plate from each holding slot in the
ceiling.

Small latch plate

2.Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.

3.Insert the latch plate into the buckle. Properly fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.

Anchor buckle

Latch plate

Buckle

To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.

Anchor
buckle	Latch plate

WARNING

Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.

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Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and side curtain airbags.

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. 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 airbagrelated 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 inflates with less force, regardless of the
	severity of the impact.	Driver’s
	If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position	seat
		position
	sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the	sensor
	airbag will inflate 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	Passenger’s
	the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs
		seat
	or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the	weight
	passenger’s front airbag.	sensors
	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 any part of the passenger side dashboard.

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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 heads 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 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 inflate even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

Side curtain airbag storage

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 inflate 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 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 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.

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.

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.

WARNING

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.

Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicator

If the indicator comes on at any other time besides 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.

WARNING

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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Safety

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.	U.S. model shown

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 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 go on and off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

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Airbag System Components

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1Two 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.

2Two 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.

3Two 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.

4An 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

vehicle is on.

5Automatic front seat belt tensioners.

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.

6A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.

7Weight 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).

8Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.

9An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.

10An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

11A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll over.

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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 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 accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer. For U.S. vehicles, call Honda Automobile Customer Service at [phone]. For Canadian vehicles, call Honda Canada Customer Relations at [phone].

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Child Safety

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are 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 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.

•  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 the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.

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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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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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 firmly secured 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 that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.

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.

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 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 LATCHcompatible seat once a child reaches a specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.

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.

•  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

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.

1.Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

2.Raise the head restraint to its highest position.

3.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. Make sure that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object. If necessary, remove the cargo area cover.*

4.Route the tether strap between the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.

5.Tighten the tether strap according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions.

6.Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

Marks

Rigid type

Lower anchors

Flexible type

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child				Anchor
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked. If necessary, reinstall the cargo area
cover.*	Tether strap hook

*if equipped

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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

1. Raise the head restraint to its highest position.

2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

3. Route the seat belt through the child seat according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle. Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

4. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the

way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

5. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the 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 4 – 5.

6. 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. When doing this, place your weight on the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

7. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by

rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

8. 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.

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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Adding Security with a Tether

Two tether anchorage points are provided behind the rear outer seating positions and one in the ceiling for the rear center. A child seat that is installed with a seat belt and comes with a tether can use the tether for additional security.

1.Using an outer anchor: If necessary, remove the cargo area cover.* Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap through the head restraint legs.

Using the center anchor: Lower the head restraint to its lowest position. Open the anchor cover. Route the tether strap over the head restraint.

2.Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3.Tighten the tether strap according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions. If necessary, reinstall the cargo area cover.*

Tether anchorage points

Tether anchorage point

Anchor

Tether strap hook

Anchor

Anchor cover

*if equipped

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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.

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 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 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.

WARNING

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the 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, 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.

Sun visor
U.S. models	Canadian models
	Doorjamb
Dashboard
U.S. models	U.S. models
	Canadian models
Radiator cap

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Reporting Safety Defects

In the U.S.

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 finds 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 1-888-327- 4236 (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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Instrument Panel

Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.

Indicators briefly 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
	U.S.			• Brake fluid is low.
Canada • The brake system has a problem.
				Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check
				the brake fluid 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 117). If the indicator does not turn
				off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
				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

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Instrument Panel

Smart Entry system*

There is a problem with the smart entry system.

Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)

• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is loose or missing.

•(Blinks) A misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place, and wait for the engine to cool down.

	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.
	Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models only)
	There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is
	fitted with the compact spare tire.
	Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
	There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system.
U.S.	Brake system
Canada	There is a problem with a braking system component.
	Electric power steering
	There is a problem with the system. Stop in a safe place, and restart the
	vehicle.
U.S.	Starter system*
Canada	There is a problem with the starter system.
	High temperature
	The engine coolant temperature is high. Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
	If the indicator remains on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place (see
	page 100).
	Low temperature
	The engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator remains on, there
	may be a problem with temperature sensors.

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Condition Indicators

These indicators may require you to perform an action.

U.S.	Parking brake
	Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
Canada	with it not fully released.
	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/tailgate open
	A door or the tailgate is open. A beep sounds if any door or the tailgate is
	open while driving.
	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. If
	the indicator remains on after tire inflation, you need to calibrate the system
	(see page 102). 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.
	Washer fluid level (Canadian models only)
	Washer fluid is low. Refill the reservoir (see page 119).
	Maintenance Minder™
	Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due (see page 113).

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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.

On/Off Indicators

These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.

VSA off				Fog lights* on
VSA on (blinks)				High beams on
CRUISE MAIN on				Exterior lights on
CRUISE CONTROL on				ECON mode* on
Turn signals/hazards on

*if equipped

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Information Display

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

Instant fuel economy	Select/reset knob
Clock

Outside temperature*

Fuel gauge

These items are always displayed.

Press the select/reset knob to change information in the center of the display.

Odometer	Range
Trip meter A	Trip meter A

	Engine oil life	Average fuel economy B	Average fuel economy A
		Trip meter B	Trip meter A

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Vehicle Controls

Vehicle Controls

Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.

Using the Key or Remote Transmitter

Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.

Lock button: Press to lock the doors and tailgate. Press again for audible verification.

Unlock button: Press once to unlock the driver’s door. Press

again to unlock all doors and the tailgate.

NOTICE

Panic button: Press and hold 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

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*

When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or unlock the doors and tailgate 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 and the tailgate.

To lock: Press the door lock button on the front
			Door lock button
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.

Unlocking/Locking the Tailgate

To unlock: Press the tailgate release button under the tailgate handle to unlock the doors and the tailgate. The vehicle can be on or off.

Tailgate release button

To lock: Press the tailgate lock button to lock the tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not lock.

Lock button

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Door Operation

Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.

Using the Lock Tab

To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, only the driver’s door unlocks.

To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all other doors and the tailgate lock.

Using the Front Door Inner Handle

	To lock				Lock tab
	To unlock

When you pull either front door inner handle, the door unlocks and opens.

Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the

inner handle unlocks all the other doors.

Inner handle

Using the Master Door Lock Switch

To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to unlock all doors and the tailgate.

To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all doors and the tailgate.

To lock To unlock

Master door lock switch

You can use the master door lock switch to customize the door locking and unlocking settings. See the Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) for instructions.

	Childproof Door Locks
	The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
	from being opened from the inside, regardless of the	Unlock
	position of the lock tab.
	Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
	and close the door.	Lock

Open the door using the outer door handle.

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Tailgate Operation

Use these methods to operate the tailgate.

Opening the Tailgate

Models without smart entry system

Pull up the tailgate outer handle and lift up the tailgate to open it.

Tailgate outer handle

Models with smart entry system

Press the tailgate release button and lift up the tailgate to open it.

Tailgate release button

Closing the Tailgate

Grab the inner handle and pull the tailgate down.

Push it closed from the outside.

Inner handle

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Vehicle Controls

Power Window Operation

The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the 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.
					Power window
		Driver’s
	To close: Pull the switch up firmly.	window			lock button
		switch
	The window opens or closes completely. To stop
	the window at any time, push or pull the switch
								Indicator
	again briefly.							On

Manual Operation	Off

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.

WARNING

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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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 firmly 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 briefly.

Manual Operation

Open

Close Tilt

To open: Push and hold the switch back to the first 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.

WARNING

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.

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 switches on the ceiling.

ON position (rear only): 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.

Select/reset knob

Front

Off

Door-activated position

Door-activated position Rear On

Off

Map Lights
Press the front map lights to turn on or off.	Model with moonroof shown

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Exterior Lights

Rotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for low beams.

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.

		High beams
	Flash	Fog lights*
Low	the high
beams	beams

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

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Wiper Operation

The windshield wipers and washers can be used when the vehicle is on.

Front Wipers

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.

Rear Wiper

Rotate the end of the wiper lever to the desired position.

When you shift to Reverse (R) and the front wipers are activated, the rear wiper activates even if the switch is off.

Pull to use washer.

MIST

OFF

INT: Low speed intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

OFF

INT: Intermittent wipe

ON: Continuous wipe

Washer

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.

*if equipped

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BLUETOOTH® AUDIO AND VEHICLE SAFETY HONDALINK™ HANDSFREELINK® CONNECTIVITY CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL INFORMATION VISUAL INDEX TABLE OF CONTENTS

Vehicle Controls

Adjusting the Seats

Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safety.

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.

Move back and allow sufficient space.

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.

Horizontal position adjustment

Pull up on the bar to move the seat, then release the bar.

Seat-back angle adjustment

Pull up the lever to change the angle.

Height adjustment (Driver’s seat only) Pull up or push down the lever to raise or lower the seat.

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.

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Vehicle Controls

WARNING

Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle.

WARNING

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 floor.

Reclining the Front Seats

You can recline the seat-backs of the front seats so they are level with the rear seat cushions to make a large cushioned area.

1. Remove the front head restraints (see page 40).

Store the head restraints in the cargo area.

2. Adjust the front seats forward as far as possible.

3. Pivot the seat-back backward with the seat-back angle adjustment lever to be level with the rear seat cushion.

4.Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.

5.Unlatch the detachable anchor from the anchor buckle, and store the rear center seat belt (see page 8).

6.Adjust the rear seat-back to the desired position.

To return the front seats to their original positions, reverse this procedure. When you return the seat-back to its upright position, hold the seat-back to keep it from going up too quickly.

Floor Mats*

Position the front seat floor mats properly, and anchor them. If they are not properly positioned, the floor mats can interfere with the front seat functions.

Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats.

Unlock

Lock

*if equipped

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