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Accessories and

Modifications

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206

ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

Position)

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Accessory Power Socket

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106

Additives, Engine Oil

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254

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Advanced Airbags

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Airbag (SRS)

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9, 22

Air Conditioning System

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110

Usage

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112

Air Pressure, Tires

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273, 274

Alcohol in Gasoline

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198

Antifreeze

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256

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Indicator Light

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62, 231

Operation

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231

Anti-theft, Audio System

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191

Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock

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Audio Antenna

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268

Auto Door Locking

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

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Auto Door Unlocking

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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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Automatic Speed Control

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194

Automatic Transmission

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219

Capacity, Fluid

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319

Checking Fluid Level

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259

Paddle Shifters

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224

Shifting

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219

Shift Lever Position

Indicators

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219

Shift Lever Positions

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220

Shift Lock Release

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223

Automatic Transmission Fluid

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259

Auxiliary Input Jack

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190

Average Fuel Economy

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Battery

Charging System

Indicator

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60, 303

Jump Starting

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299

Maintenance

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279

Specifications

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320

Before Driving

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197

Belts, Seat

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8, 18

Beverage Holders

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106

Booster Seats

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Brakes

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

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231

Break-in, New Linings

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198

Bulb Replacement

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266

Fluid

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261

Parking

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102

System Design

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230

System Indicator

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60, 305

Wear Indicators

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230

Braking System

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230

Break-in, New Vehicle

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198

Brightness Control,

Instruments

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Index

INDEX

Summary of Contents for 00X31-TK6-6100

Page 1: ...y be formatted for printing instead of web use This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked...

Page 2: ...________ CITY STATE PROVINCE TERRITORY ZIP CODE POSTAL CODE OWNER S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ DEALER S SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ This owner s ma...

Page 3: ...coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble free while it...

Page 4: ...ment data and the failure of any airbag system component This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle...

Page 5: ...his important safety information in a variety of forms including Safety Labels on the vehicle Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION...

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Page 7: ...l vehicle break in and cargo loading 197 Driving engine and transmission operation 213 Maintenance minder fluid checking minor services and vehicle storage 243 Taking Care of the Unexpected flat tire...

Page 8: ...ow to break in your new vehicle and how to load luggage and other cargo Driving The proper way to start the engine shift the transmission and park Maintenance The maintenance minder shows you when you...

Page 9: ...NDOW SWITCHES P 100 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 200 INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATOR P 60 GAUGES P 68 AUDIO SYSTEM P 115 143 PASSENGER S FRONT AIRBAG P 9 25 USB ADAPTER CABLE P 130 137 171 178 HEATING COOLING CON...

Page 10: ...DIO CONTROL BUTTONS 2 P 189 NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS 3 VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM OFF SWITCH 2 P 234 STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS P 77 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 P 194 HORN 1 PADDL...

Page 11: ...ags Work 25 How Your Side Airbags Work 28 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 30 How the SRS Indicator Works 30 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 31 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 3...

Page 12: ...sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual Don t Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don t mix Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions and your reacti...

Page 13: ...can t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and always wear your seat belts In fact some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not us...

Page 14: ...hough your vehicle has airbags Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly When properly worn seat belts Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage o...

Page 15: ...otect the upper torso of the driver or a front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact see page 28 for more information on how your side airbags work In addition your vehicle has side c...

Page 16: ...uries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly What you should do Always wear your seat belt properly and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allo...

Page 17: ...losed Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash and it helps prevent passengers from accidentally opening a door and falling out Locking the doors...

Page 18: ...h the controls we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate...

Page 19: ...r of the back of your head rests against the center of the restraint Have passengers adjust their head restraints properly as well Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible When...

Page 20: ...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 inju...

Page 21: ...aler check the belt as soon as possible See page 18 for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them 6 Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted...

Page 22: ...y to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips When driving remember...

Page 23: ...ious injury in a crash 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...

Page 24: ...ain on If a front passenger does not fasten their seat belt the indicator will come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position If either the driver or a front passeng...

Page 25: ...lt to help restrain your body The seat belts in all positions except the driver s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat see page 45 If the shoulder part of the belt i...

Page 26: ...airbags would not be needed but the extra tension in the seat belt could be helpful When the tensioners are activated the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled Seat Belt Maintenance Fo...

Page 27: ...anchors for damage and replace them if needed If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash they must be replaced Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or...

Page 28: ...ers 5 Side Airbags 6 Driver s Seat Position Sensor 7 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors 8 Front Impact Sensors 9 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 10 Occupant Position Detection System OPDS Sensors 11 Fron...

Page 29: ...a front passenger The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat backs Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG see page 28 Two side curtain airbags one for each side of the vehicle The airbags are stored...

Page 30: ...g or less the weight of an infant or small child the passenger s front airbag will be turned off see page 27 A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about t...

Page 31: ...the margin or threshold that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy In such cases the seat belt will provide sufficient protection and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag wou...

Page 32: ...protection In a less severe crash one stage will ignite first then the second stage will ignite a split second later This provides longer airbag inflation time with a little less force Dual Threshold...

Page 33: ...the seat is too far forward the airbag will inflate with less force regardless of the severity of the impact If there is a problem with the sensor the SRS indicator will come on and the airbag will i...

Page 34: ...back against cargo on the seat or floor behind it Hanging heavy items on the front passenger seat or placing heavy items in the seat back pocket Moving the front seat or seat back forcibly back again...

Page 35: ...shut off The side airbag may also shut off if a short adult leans sideways or a larger adult slouches and leans sideways into the airbag s deployment path Objects placed on the front passenger seat ca...

Page 36: ...he side curtain airbags occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats How the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your ai...

Page 37: ...blem with your side airbags When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position the indicator should come on briefly and then go off see page 61 If it doesn t come on stays on or comes on while dr...

Page 38: ...on the seat or in the seat back pocket Any object s such as a folded down back seat that are touching the rear of the seat back If no obstructions are found have your vehicle checked by a dealer as so...

Page 39: ...g for any reason Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy possibly causing very serious injury Do not expose the front passenger s seat back to liquid If water or another liquid soaks into a seat b...

Page 40: ...children aged 12 and under To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries every state Canadian province and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a v...

Page 41: ...ically turns the passenger s front airbag off under certain circumstances see page 31 please follow these guidelines Infants Never put a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped...

Page 42: ...e properly restrained in a back seat your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard U S models and on the front visors Please read and follow the instructions on these labels U S Models DASHBOARD SU...

Page 43: ...secured see page 14 If a Child Requires Close Attention Many parents say they prefer to put an infant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child or because the child req...

Page 44: ...deactivate the lockable retractor Use the childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors This can prevent children from accidentally falling out see page 82 Do not leave childr...

Page 45: ...d be very seriously injured during a frontal collision Rear facing Child Seat Placement A rear facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat but not in the front Never put a...

Page 46: ...rements where you are driving and follow the child seat instructions Many experts recommend use of a rear facing seat up to age two if the child s height and weight are appropriate for a rear facing s...

Page 47: ...attaching the seat to hardware built into the two outer seating positions in the back seat Since LATCH compatible child seats are easier to install and reduce the possibility of improper installation...

Page 48: ...a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible However it does not need to be rock solid Some side to side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat s effectiveness If the c...

Page 49: ...r anchors in the slits in the seat backs To install a LATCH compatible child seat 1 Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors 2 Make sure there are no objects near the anchors th...

Page 50: ...of the head restraint and over the seat back making sure the strap is not twisted 6 Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker If the teth...

Page 51: ...etachable seat belt is securely latched see page 99 1 With the child seat in the desired seating position route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker s instructions then insert t...

Page 52: ...on the child seat or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt 5 Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during no...

Page 53: ...o the lap shoulder belt installation we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available Using an Outer Anchor 1 After properly securing the child seat see page 45 lift the head restrain...

Page 54: ...seat see page 45 open the anchor cover 3 Route the tether strap over the head restraint then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the tether strap is not twisted 4 Tighten the strap...

Page 55: ...r under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger s front airbag inflates If a child must ride in front move the vehicle seat as far back as possible use a booster seat if needed...

Page 56: ...rown a forward facing child seat should ride in a back seat and use a booster seat until the lap shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster Some states Canadian provinces and territories als...

Page 57: ...uries to a child who is unrestrained improperly restrained sitting too close to the airbag or out of position A side airbag also poses risks If any part of a larger child s body is in the path of a de...

Page 58: ...utions Do not let a child wear a seat belt across the neck This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under th...

Page 59: ...of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas such as a garage Do not run the engine with the garage door closed Even with the door open run the engine only long enough to move the vehicle...

Page 60: ...use serious injury or death Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which may be removed by the owner contact your dealer for a repl...

Page 61: ...RADIATOR CAP U S models Canadian models DOORJAMBS Safety Labels 55 Driver and Passenger Safety...

Page 62: ...56...

Page 63: ...ow Wiper and Washer 73 Turn Signal and Headlights 74 Headlights 75 Instrument Panel Brightness 76 Hazard Warning Button 76 Rear Window Defogger 76 Steering Wheel Adjustments 77 Keys and Locks 78 Immob...

Page 64: ...S P 100 PARKING BRAKE P 102 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION P 219 MANUAL TRANSMISSION P 217 HEATING COOLING CONTROLS P 110 AUDIO SYSTEM P 115 143 INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS P 60 GAUGES P 68 DOOR LOCK TAB P 81...

Page 65: ...ONTROL INDICATOR P 65 LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR P 63 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING EPS INDICATOR P 62 HIGH BEAM INDICATOR P 65 LOW FUEL INDICATOR P 62 TPMS INDICATOR P 64 SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR P 60 P...

Page 66: ...er sounds if you drive with the parking brake not fully released Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and tires 2 If it remains on after you have fully released the...

Page 67: ...other time it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem with your side airbags passenger s side airbag cutoff system side curtain...

Page 68: ...the engine Reset the system by restarting the engine The indicator will not turn off immediately If it does not go off after driving a short distance or comes back on again while driving take the vehi...

Page 69: ...em Do not drive the vehicle while the indicator is on or the engine may be damaged Low Temperature Indicator This indicator monitors the temperature of the engine coolant If there is no problem this i...

Page 70: ...icator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time or if it does not come on when you turn the...

Page 71: ...vehicle checked by your dealer Cruise Main Indicator On Sport model and Canadian LX model This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button see page 194...

Page 72: ...your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service Immobilizer System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position It will go...

Page 73: ...VSA system Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked Without VSA your vehicle still has normal driving ability but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement See page 233 for more in...

Page 74: ...TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE SELECT RESET KNOB INFORMATION DISPLAY ODOMETER TRIP METER INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR U S model is shown Gauges 68...

Page 75: ...When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position the last selection is displayed Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles U S or kilometers Canada driven since you last reset it To reset...

Page 76: ...much fuel you have It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level Running out...

Page 77: ...r replaced If it does not go out have your dealer inspect the vehicle For more information see page 304 Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life...

Page 78: ...EL ADJUSTMENTS P 77 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 2 P 194 AUXILIARY INPUT JACK P 190 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET P 106 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 31 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED MIRROR BUTTON 2 P 76 102 WIND...

Page 79: ...ed Windshield Washers Pull the wiper control lever toward you and hold it The washers spray until you release the lever The wipers run at low speed then complete one more sweep after you release the l...

Page 80: ...rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer Turn Signal and Headlights 1 Turn signal 2 Off 3 Parking and interior lights 4 Headlights 5 High beams 6 Flash high beams On...

Page 81: ...age 65 Pull it back to return to low beams To flash the high beams pull the lever back lightly then release it The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back Fog Lights On Sport model...

Page 82: ...azard warning lights four way flashers This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a danger...

Page 83: ...ion 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 1 Pull the lever under the steering column...

Page 84: ...onic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged Protect the keys from direct sunlight high temperature and high humidity D...

Page 85: ...or add other devices to it Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable If you have lost your key and cannot start the engine contact your dealer Always take the ignition ke...

Page 86: ...g Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY I to the ON II position START III Use this position only to start the engine...

Page 87: ...n the lock tab above the inner door handle All models except Sport model and Canadian LX model Each front door can be locked or unlocked with the ignition key Power Door Locks All models except Canadi...

Page 88: ...allow you to lock the driver s door With any door open and the key in the ignition switch locking with master door lock switch is disabled If the driver s door is closed the lock tab on the driver s...

Page 89: ...he parking brake Make all settings before you start driving Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings The auto door locking is deactivated all the time All doors and...

Page 90: ...t lever is moved out of the Park P position A T vehicles only 1 Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P position 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and make sure to close the driver s...

Page 91: ...Y I position On A T vehicles move the shift lever to the Park P position 6 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible setting...

Page 92: ...rs and tailgate when the shift lever is moved into the Park P position with the brake pedal depressed A T vehicles only 1 Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P position 2 Turn the ignition switch...

Page 93: ...ck switch on the driver s door You will hear a click Continue to hold the switch Until you hear another click after about 5 seconds to activate driver s door unlock feature Or until you hear two more...

Page 94: ...r s door by using the key the lock tab on the driver s door the master door lock switch or the remote transmitter if equipped All models except Sport model and Canadian LX model You can lock or unlock...

Page 95: ...On Sport model and Canadian LX model If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate unlock it manually Place a cloth on the edge of the cover to prevent scratches then use a small flat tip...

Page 96: ...on The ceiling light if the ceiling light switch is in the door activated position will come on when you press the UNLOCK button If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds the light...

Page 97: ...your dealer Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate replace the battery as soon as possible Battery type CR1616 To repl...

Page 98: ...plies 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 includ...

Page 99: ...orward or backward pull up on the bar under the seat cushion s front edge Move the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position To change...

Page 100: ...e outer side of the seat back Head Restraints See page 13 for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in a...

Page 101: ...To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair pull it up as far as it will go Push the release button then pull the restraint out of the seat back Failure to reinstall the head restraints can resu...

Page 102: ...ants against the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine After a collision the activated restraint should return to its normal position If the restraints do not return to their...

Page 103: ...n the floor then pull up the seat leg fully and push down the seat cushion slowly while holding it with your hands Set the seat leg in the floor guide A latch comes out when the leg is set properly Fo...

Page 104: ...he seat back forward Do not put any heavy items on the seat back when it is folded down While lifting the seat back the seat cushion may come up with it To secure the seat cushion see page 97 Make sur...

Page 105: ...make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched Pull out the small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling and pull out the seat belt to extend it Line up the triang...

Page 106: ...for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch Opening either front door cancels this function Closing a power window on someone s hands or fingers can cause serious injury Make sure you...

Page 107: ...is almost closed You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility...

Page 108: ...in the ON II position turn on the heaters by pressing the button The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder Press the button again to turn the heaters off Pressing this button also turns the...

Page 109: ...riving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on Parking Brake 103 Instruments and Controls...

Page 110: ...EAT UNDER BOX CENTER POCKET PASSENGER S TRAY UPPER GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER REAR SIDE POCKET RIGHT SIDE LOWER GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDERS CARGO FLOOR BOX 2 1 If equipped 2 All C...

Page 111: ...n 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 Upper Glove Box Open the upper glove box...

Page 112: ...g the knob To close the seat under box turn the knob and align the marks Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less 10 a...

Page 113: ...ped After all doors are closed tightly the light fades out in about 30 seconds The ceiling light with the switch in the door activated position comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switc...

Page 114: ...108...

Page 115: ...Models without navigation system 135 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models without navigation system 136 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages Models without navigation system 142 Playing the AM...

Page 116: ...TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FRESH AIR RECIRCULATION LEVER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON MODE CONTROL DIAL Vents Heating...

Page 117: ...s The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions Keeping the system in recirculation mode particularly with the A C off can cause the windows to fog up Switch to recirculation...

Page 118: ...inutes before you feel warm air coming from the system 1 Select and 2 Set the fan to the desired speed 3 Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial Using the A C If equipped Air co...

Page 119: ...0 C To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows 1 Set the fan to the desired speed or high for faster defrosting 2 Select by sliding the lever 3 Select The system automatically t...

Page 120: ...rotating each vent This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents Once the windshield is clear select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows For your safety make sure you have a clear...

Page 121: ...BUTTONS FM AM BUTTON TUNE SEEK SEEK BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SOUND BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON VOL SELECT KNOB AUTO SELECT BUTTON TUNE SEEK SEEK BUTTON CONTINUED Playing the FM AM Radio Models withou...

Page 122: ...SEL in the display Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency or left to tune to a lower frequency To turn it off press the VOL SELECT knob or button or PLAY button The system will return to t...

Page 123: ...ature to find stations in the local area Press the A SEL button A SEL flashes in the display and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM st...

Page 124: ...off To switch the function between on and off press and release the TITLE button With the system on you will see the RDS INFO ON message on the display If the station you are listening to is an RDS st...

Page 125: ...or PLAY button to select an RDS category The display shows the selected RDS category name for about 10 seconds You can use the search or scan function to find radio stations in the selected RDS catego...

Page 126: ...name blinking while searching it When it finds one it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 second...

Page 127: ...econds after you stop adjusting a mode Speed sensitive Volume Compensation SVC The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed The faster you go the louder the audio volume becomes As you slow...

Page 128: ...N CD BUTTON DISC EJECT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK SKIP SEEK BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON DISC SLOT BUTTON VOL SELECT KNOB REPEAT BUTTON SEEK SKIP SEEK BUTTON Playing a Disc Models without navigation...

Page 129: ...isc to jam in the unit The in dash disc player can also play CD Rs and CD RWs compressed in CD TEXT MP3 and WMA formats When playing a disc in MP3 or WMA you will see MP3 or WMA in the display You can...

Page 130: ...lay a disc until you change modes You cannot load and play 3 inch 8 cm discs in this unit For information on how to handle and protect compact discs see page 186 Text Data Display Function Each time y...

Page 131: ...Change or Select Tracks Files You can use the SEEK SKIP button while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks files in MP3 WMA mode In MP3 WMA mode use the or PLAY button to select fold...

Page 132: ...ly until you see F RPT in the display The system continuously replays the current folder Press and hold the RPT button to turn it off Each time you press the RPT button the mode changes from file repe...

Page 133: ...first files for 10 seconds each When the system samples the first file of all folders F SCAN is cancelled and the system plays normally Each time you press the SCAN button the mode changes from track...

Page 134: ...dealer Error Message Cause Solution HEAT ERROR High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal UNSUPPORTED Track File format not supported Current track will be skipped The nex...

Page 135: ...R RANDOM BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON TITLE BUTTON AUX BUTTON BUTTON VOL SELECT KNOB REPEAT BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON iPod INDICATOR POWER BUTTON On Sport model CONTINUED Playing an iPod Models without navig...

Page 136: ...ystem using the USB adapter cable are Model Software iPod classic Ver 1 0 or more iPod with video iPod 5th generation Ver 1 2 or more iPod nano Ver 1 2 or more iPod nano 2nd generation Ver 1 1 2 or mo...

Page 137: ...k connector to the USB connector securely Text Data Display Function Each time you press the TITLE button the display mode switches between the album name the song name the artist name or name off whi...

Page 138: ...Select Files Use the SKIP button while an iPod is playing to select passages and change files SKIP Each time you press the SKIP button the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press...

Page 139: ...to the previous display and pressing the TITLE button cancels this setting mode To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode You can select any type of repeat and shuffle mode by using the RPT button or the RDM b...

Page 140: ...o play the disc Disconnecting an iPod You can disconnect the iPod at any time when you see OK to Disconnect message in the iPod display Always make sure you see OK to Disconnect message in the iPod di...

Page 141: ...the error message take your vehicle to your dealer Error Message Solution UNPLAYABLE FILE The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the iPod There is a possibility that the files have been...

Page 142: ...INDICATOR RANDOM BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON TITLE BUTTON AUX BUTTON BUTTON VOL SELECT KNOB REPEAT BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON POWER BUTTON On Sport model Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models without navi...

Page 143: ...USB flash memory device such as devices with security lockout features etc will not work in this audio unit NOTE Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard drive as the device or your files may...

Page 144: ...standards MPEG4 AAC LC MPEG2 AAC LC Partition Top partition only Maximum layers 8 Even if recorded in MP3 WMA or AAC format a file with unsupported version cannot be played If the system finds it the...

Page 145: ...TITLE button until the next 16 characters are shown To Change or Select Files Use the SKIP button while a USB flash memory device is playing to select passages and change files SKIP Each time you pres...

Page 146: ...selected folder in the order they are stored To activate the folder repeat feature press the RPT button repeatedly You will see F RPT in the display To turn it off press and hold the RPT button Each...

Page 147: ...ime you press the SCAN button the mode changes from file scan to folder scan then to normal playing To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device To play the radio when a USB flash memory device is playin...

Page 148: ...sage take your vehicle to your dealer Error Message Solution UNPLAYABLE FILE The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the USB flash memory device There is a possibility that the files have...

Page 149: ...N BUTTON AM FM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON AUTO SELECT ICON PRESET BUTTONS BACK GROUND ICON FM1 ICON TUNE BAR AM ICON FM2 ICON POWER VOLUME KNOB CONTINUED Playing the AM FM Radio Models with navigation system...

Page 150: ...gation screen you can also see audio information by touching the AUDIO INFO icon on the lower of the screen The band and frequency that the radio was last turned to are displayed To change bands press...

Page 151: ...hing the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds When it plays a station you want to listen to press the SCAN button again Preset Each preset button can store one...

Page 152: ...played after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button If you do not like the stations auto select has stored you can store other frequencies on the...

Page 153: ...ensation The SVC mode controls the volume based on vehicle speed The faster you go the louder the audio volume becomes As you slow down the audio volume decreases Touch the appropriate icon Low Mid Hi...

Page 154: ...vel appears as ripples of water and off Each time you touch the background icon the display changes Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumin...

Page 155: ...EPEAT BUTTON CD ICON RANDOM BUTTON OPEN BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE FOLDER BAR REWIND BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON CONTINUED Playing a Disc Models with nav...

Page 156: ...the format to listen by pressing and holding CD AUX button until you hear a beep Video CDs and DVD discs do not work in this unit A disc compressed in AAC format cannot be played in this audio system...

Page 157: ...n the rest of the way and begin to play it You cannot load and play 3 inch 8 cm discs in this system To return the screen to the upright position press the CLOSE button on the edge of the screen panel...

Page 158: ...odes If the disc was not recorded with text data it will not be displayed To Change or Select Tracks Files You can use the preset buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks f...

Page 159: ...AT in the display The system continuously replays the current folder Press the RPT button again to turn it off Selecting a different folder with the TUNE FOLDER bar also turns off folder repeat TRACK...

Page 160: ...for 2 seconds You will see FOLDER SCAN in the display The system plays the first file in each folder for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system then plays the first file in each folder for 10...

Page 161: ...track file With a disc in MP3 or WMA touch the folder icon on the upper left of the screen to move to the root folder The current folder is highlighted in blue To Stop Playing a Disc To play the radio...

Page 162: ...tomatically reload it after 10 seconds and put it in pause mode To begin playing press the CD AUX button To return the screen to the upright position press the CLOSE button You cannot close the screen...

Page 163: ...the new disc plays there is a problem with the first disc If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Error Message Cause Solution CHECK DISC FOCUS Error P...

Page 164: ...ARD ICON JOYSTICK OPEN BUTTON PLAY MODE ICON CD AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE FOLDER BAR REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REWIND BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON Playing a PC c...

Page 165: ...e memory cards will not work in this unit NOTE When you insert a PC card into the slot make sure you put it in straight If you cannot insert it remove it and insert again Do not keep PC cards in the v...

Page 166: ...he screen folds back and the PC card slot appears Insert a PC card straight into the slot The drive will read the PC card and begin to play it Return the screen to the upright position by pressing the...

Page 167: ...tracks in alphabetical order by artist and song title Album mode plays albums folders in alphabetical order If play mode information was not included in the tracks files when they were added to the ca...

Page 168: ...touching the appropriate icon or move the joystick then press the ENT After you select the play mode the display changes to the selectable playing menu If you select Continue playing the current song...

Page 169: ...or Select Tracks Files You can use the preset buttons while a card is playing to select or change files Each preset button s function is shown on the bottom of the screen Icons on the screen can also...

Page 170: ...lder artist album in the order they are recorded or listed To activate each repeat mode press and hold the RPT button preset 1 for 2 seconds You will see FOLDER REPEAT ARTIST REPEAT or ALBUM REPEAT in...

Page 171: ...RTIST ALBUM SCAN This feature when activated samples the first file in each folder artist album on the PC card in order To activate each scan feature press and hold the SCAN button You will see FOLDER...

Page 172: ...de of the screen To go back to the previous display touch the Return icon To play a file touch its icon on the screen In folder mode touch the folder icon on the upper left of the screen to move to th...

Page 173: ...select Song Search from the track list display the song search menu appears You can then select any of three modes to search a file Title by keyword Artist and Album ALBUM NAME RETURN ICON SONG SEARCH...

Page 174: ...e characters touch the More icon The other character list will be shown After the system searches for a song a file list is displayed To scroll through the list touch the or icon on the side of the sc...

Page 175: ...y turning off the ignition switch the card will stay in the drive When you turn the system back on the card will begin playing where it left off When you leave the vehicle always remove the PC card fr...

Page 176: ...iPod INDICATOR POWER VOLUME KNOB USB ICON JOYSTICK CD AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON Playing an iPod Models with navigation system 170...

Page 177: ...operate the play mode functions iPods compatible with your audio system using the USB adapter cable are Model Software iPod classic Ver 1 0 or more iPod with video iPod 5th generation Ver 1 2 or more...

Page 178: ...not recognize the iPod the iPod may need to be reset Follow the instructions that came with your iPod or you can find reset instructions online at www apple com ipod The current file number and total...

Page 179: ...le from any on the iPod menu playlists artists albums and songs Press the AUDIO button to display the screen then touch the iPod MENU icon Select the desired mode by touching the appropriate icon or m...

Page 180: ...de You can select any type of repeat and random mode by using the RPT button or RDM button REPEAT This feature continuously plays a file To activate the repeat feature press the RPT button Preset 1 Yo...

Page 181: ...icon to play the disc If a PC card is in the audio unit Press the CD AUX button or touch the CARD icon to play a PC card Press the CD AUX button again or touch the AUX icon to switch back to the iPod...

Page 182: ...ution in the chart to the right If you cannot clear the error message take your vehicle to your dealer Error Message Solution UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted NO SONG Informati...

Page 183: ...VOLUME KNOB USB ICON JOYSTICK CD AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON TUNE FOLDER BAR CONTINUED Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models with navigat...

Page 184: ...l Some USB flash memory device such as devices with security lockout features etc will not work in this audio unit NOTE Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard drive as the device or your fi...

Page 185: ...2 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz Bit rate 8 320 kbps Supported standards MPEG4 AAC LC MPEG2 AAC LC Partition Top partition only Maximum layers 8 Even if recorded in MP3 WMA or AAC format a file with unsup...

Page 186: ...ps forward to the beginning of the next file Press the SKIP button Preset 5 to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file FOLDER SE...

Page 187: ...ff press and hold the RPT button Preset 1 TRACK RANDOM This feature plays all the files in random order To activate the track random feature press the RDM button Preset 2 You will see TRACK RANDOM in...

Page 188: ...ch the CD icon to play the disc If a PC card is in the audio unit press the CD AUX button or touch the CARD icon to play a PC card Press the CD AUX button again or touch the AUX icon to switch back to...

Page 189: ...our dealer Error Message Solution UNPLAYABLE FILE The system cannot read the file s Check the files in the USB flash memory device There is a possibility that the files have been damaged UNSUPPORTED A...

Page 190: ...tors such as the distance from the station s transmitter nearby large objects and atmospheric conditions A radio station s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter If you are li...

Page 191: ...be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a chan...

Page 192: ...arpage keep discs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat To clean a disc use a clean soft cloth Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer...

Page 193: ...section it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit Examples of these discs are shown to the right 1 Bubbled wrinkled labelled and excessively thick discs 2 Damaged discs 3 Poor quality disc...

Page 194: ...the recording conditions Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip Recommended discs are printed with the following logo Audio unit may not play the following formats 3 inch...

Page 195: ...the top of the button the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to Press the bottom to go back to the previous station If you press and hold the CH button or the system...

Page 196: ...to the next file Press the bottom to go back to the previous file Auxiliary Input Jack Your vehicle has the auxiliary input jack on the front panel The system will accept auxiliary input from standard...

Page 197: ...r from a dealer To do this you will need the system s serial number If your vehicle s battery is disconnected or goes dead or the radio fuse is removed the audio system will disable itself If this hap...

Page 198: ...isplayed time is before the half hour press the FM AM CLOCK button until you hear a beep then press the 3 R button to set the clock back to the previous hour If the displayed time is after the half ho...

Page 199: ...ly to show you the system is setting itself Once the security system is set opening any door the tailgate or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter will cause the alarm to activate I...

Page 200: ...panel comes on NOTE The main switch can be left on even when the system is not in use 2 Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph 40 km h 3 Press the SET DECEL button on the steering wheel...

Page 201: ...tton Release the button when you reach the desired speed To slow down in very small amounts tap the SET DECEL button Each time you do this your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph 1 6 km h Tap the brak...

Page 202: ...on driving with paddle shifters see page 224 Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake or clutch pedal the system will remember the previously set cruising speed To retur...

Page 203: ...ion in this section will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 198 Fuel Recommendation 198 Service Station Proce...

Page 204: ...r to maintain good performance fuel economy and emissions control we strongly recommend in areas where it is available the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese based fuel additives such as...

Page 205: ...ecoming lost it is attached to the fuel filler with a tether 4 Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off Do not try to top off the tank Leave some room for the fuel to expan...

Page 206: ...tion display 6 Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches Opening and Closing the Hood 1 Park the vehicle and set the parking brake Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the...

Page 207: ...t is securely latched Oil Check Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil 1 Remove the dipstick orange loop 2 Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel 3 I...

Page 208: ...een the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see Adding Engine Coolant on page 256 for information on adding the proper coolant Refer to Owner s Maintenance Checks on page 250 for information...

Page 209: ...nd interstate driving in a warmed up vehicle typical of longer trips in free flowing traffic A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of cit...

Page 210: ...see page 253 Maintain proper tire inflation An under inflated tire increases rolling resistance which reduces fuel economy Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the e...

Page 211: ...es Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy Using frequency of fill ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy Fuel e...

Page 212: ...regarding accessories and modifications When properly installed cellular phones alarms two way radios and low powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle s computer controlled systems...

Page 213: ...ng your vehicle with a non Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability Non Honda wheels because they are a universal design can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will...

Page 214: ...th automatic transmission However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of c...

Page 215: ...ing and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statemen...

Page 216: ...ng a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle Example 1 Exampl...

Page 217: ...le during a crash or sudden stop Also keep all cargo below the bottom of the windows If it is higher it could interfere with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags Carrying Cargo in the Carg...

Page 218: ...a net for securing items Your vehicle also has cargo hooks on side panel in the cargo area They are designed to hold light items Heavy objects may damage the hook Make sure any items put on each hook...

Page 219: ...e pressure monitoring system TPMS Driving Guidelines 214 Preparing to Drive 215 Starting the Engine 216 Manual Transmission 217 Automatic Transmission 219 Driving with the Paddle Shifters Sport only 2...

Page 220: ...roads You could damage the suspension and underbody by bottoming out Going too fast over parking lot speed bumps can also cause damage Curbs and steep inclines could damage the front and rear bumpers...

Page 221: ...any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely 5 Check the seat adjustment see page 93 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors see page 101 7 Check the s...

Page 222: ...nds before trying again The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft If an improperly coded key or other device is used the engine s fuel system is disabled For more information see page 79...

Page 223: ...he vehicle moving Push down the clutch pedal and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment This stops the gears so they won t grind When...

Page 224: ...5 km h Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in the engine speed will enter into the tachometer s red zone If this occurs you may feel the engine cut in and out Thi...

Page 225: ...he D indicator there is a problem with the automatic transmission control system Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by your dealer as soon as possible Shifting To shift from Pa...

Page 226: ...shift lever Park P This position mechanically locks the transmission Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine To shift out of Park you must press on the brake pedal and have your f...

Page 227: ...peed and acceleration You may notice the transmission shifting up at higher engine speeds when the engine is cold This helps the engine warm up faster All models except U S Sport Drive D3 This positio...

Page 228: ...r is no longer available However during most driving conditions only first through third gears are used With the shift lever in D or S you can also use the paddle shifters to shift the transmission up...

Page 229: ...cover to remove it 4 Insert the key in the shift lock release slot 5 Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to neutral 6 Remov...

Page 230: ...ide of the steering wheel Each time you pull the right paddle the transmission shifts to a higher gear Pull the left paddle to downshift You will see the selected gear number on the instrument panel W...

Page 231: ...cted gear if you do not accelerate Each time you pull either paddle shifter the transmission shifts one gear up or down If you want to shift up or down more than two gears pull the paddle shifter twic...

Page 232: ...tial shift mode and holds the selected gear To enter the sequential shift mode press the release button on the front of the shift lever move the lever to the S position then pull either paddle shifter...

Page 233: ...dle shifter allows you to increase the engine braking when going down steep or long hills and provides more power when climbing uphills You can upshift the transmission manually to reduce the rpm Driv...

Page 234: ...ehicle is stopped pull the right paddle shifter to shift to second gear You will see M2 in the display Starting in second gear helps to reduce wheelspin in deep snow or on a slippery surface Recommend...

Page 235: ...rt model Check the indicator on the instrument panel to verify that the security system is set Never park over dry leaves tall grass or other flammable materials The hot three way catalytic converter...

Page 236: ...the accelerator and downshifting to a lower gear Check your brakes after driving through deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal If not apply them gently and frequently until...

Page 237: ...u will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal when the ABS activates and you may hear some noise This is normal it is the ABS rapidly pumping the brakes On dry pavement you will need to press on the brak...

Page 238: ...inders ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the vehicle It only helps with the steering control during braking ABS will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abr...

Page 239: ...tivates you will see the VSA system indicator blink If this indicator comes on while driving pull to the side of the road when it is safe and turn off the engine Reset the system by restarting the eng...

Page 240: ...off You should only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA off if you are not able to free it when the VSA is on Immediately after freeing your vehicle be sure to switch the VSA on again We do not...

Page 241: ...ion placard If you think you can safely drive a short distance to a service station proceed slowly and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure shown on the driver s doorjamb If the tire is flat o...

Page 242: ...the recommended inflation pressure as specified on the tire information label and in the owner s manual see page 274 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Indicator This indicator comes on and stays on...

Page 243: ...ff after several miles kilometers driving when you replace the spare tire with the specified regular tire equipped with the tire pressure monitor sensor Never use a puncture repairing agent in a flat...

Page 244: ...ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position and make sure the steering wheel turns freely before you begin towing Automatic transmission Perform the following procedure every day immediately before yo...

Page 245: ...y not be able to move the shift lever from neutral to reverse or Park If this happens press the brake pedal and turn the ignition switch to the ON II position then shift out of neutral Extended Towing...

Page 246: ...se box and shown as number 61 below Only remove the fuse after you have performed the transmission shifting procedure and the key is in the ACCESSORY I position Store the fuse in an obvious location c...

Page 247: ...atic transmission If you tow a Fit behind a motorhome the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30 000 miles 48 000 km whichever comes first Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome 241 Dr...

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Page 249: ...your vehicle you may want to purchase the service manual See page 335 for information on how to obtain a copy or see your dealer Maintenance Safety 244 Maintenance Minder 245 Fluid Locations 252 Addin...

Page 250: ...correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner s manual Potent...

Page 251: ...ys it as a percentage Engine Oil Life Display To see the current engine oil life turn the ignition switch to the ON II position then press and release the select reset knob repeatedly until the engine...

Page 252: ...ng service will be displayed above the OIL LIFE message The 15 and 11 percent oil life indicator reminds you that the time is coming soon to take your vehicle in for the required maintenance When the...

Page 253: ...performed by your dealer as soon as possible When the remaining engine oil life is 0 percent the engine oil life indicator will blink The display comes on every time you turn the ignition switch to th...

Page 254: ...displayed on the information display are in code For an explanation of these maintenance codes see page 251 Resetting the Engine Oil Life Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing t...

Page 255: ...aintenance Precautions If you have the required service done but do not reset the display or reset the display without doing the service the system will not show the proper maintenance intervals This...

Page 256: ...r individual using parts that are certified to EPA standards According to state and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties...

Page 257: ...ey are noisy Symbol Maintenance Sub Items 1 Rotate tires 2 Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions replace every 15 000 miles 24 000 km Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive...

Page 258: ...mission only Gray cap RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop WASHER FLUID Blue cap ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID Blac...

Page 259: ...a premium grade 5W 20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute s latest requirements Hond...

Page 260: ...n the information display The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from under...

Page 261: ...il Engine oil change capacity including filter 3 8 US qt 3 6 L 7 Replace the engine oil fill cap Start the engine The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds If it does not turn off the...

Page 262: ...te coolant as a temporary replacement Make sure it is a high quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines Continued use of any non Honda coolant can result in corrosion causing the cooling system...

Page 263: ...r the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment 5 Put the radiator cap back on and tighten it fully 6 Pou...

Page 264: ...65 Fill the reservoir with a good quality windshield washer fluid This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather When you refill the reservoir clean the edges of the wind...

Page 265: ...Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration 4 Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level It should be between the upper and lower marks 5 If the lev...

Page 266: ...normal operating temperature and the vehicle on level ground Remove the transmission filler bolt and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger The fluid level should be up to the edge of t...

Page 267: ...ainer as a temporary replacement Using any non Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DO...

Page 268: ...ts should be done by your dealer or another qualified mechanic Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs When replacing a bulb handle it by its base and protect the glass fro...

Page 269: ...ht assembly 7 Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly 8 Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb Make sure it is connected securely Turn on the headlights to test the ne...

Page 270: ...r turn counterclockwise 3 Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing the bulb in and turning it counterclockwise until it unlocks 4 Install the new bulb in the socket Turn it clockwise to lock it in p...

Page 271: ...the bulb by squeezing the connector to unlock the tab then slide the connector off the bulb 4 Remove the bulb by turning it about one quarter turn counterclockwise 5 Insert the new bulb into the hole...

Page 272: ...out stop taillight back up light or turn signal light 3 Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out of it...

Page 273: ...slowly Wipe the insides of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol Floor Mats The driver s floor mat that came with your vehicle hooks over the floor mat...

Page 274: ...hand This prevents the antenna from being damaged by the car wash brushes Dust and Pollen Filter On models with A C This filter removes the dust and pollen that is brought in from the outside through...

Page 275: ...de 1 Raise the wiper arm off the windshield Raise the driver s side first then the passenger s side Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised or you will damage the hood and wiper arms 2 Dis...

Page 276: ...d end of the blade Pull firmly until the tabs come out of the holder 4 Examine the new wiper blades If they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge remove the metal reinforcement st...

Page 277: ...the wiper arm Push down the lock tab Make sure the wiper blade assembly locks in place 7 Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield the passenger s side first then the driver s side To replace th...

Page 278: ...e and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade 5 Slide the new blade into the holder Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length Insert both ends of the blade into the h...

Page 279: ...ng overheated Overinflated tires can make your vehicle ride more harshly are more prone to damage from road hazards and wear unevenly The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS warns you when a tire pre...

Page 280: ...e ability to self seal if they are punctured you should look closely for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure Recommended Tire Pressures The following charts show the recommended cold tire press...

Page 281: ...more tread wear indicators Tire Service Life The service life of your tires is dependent on many factors including but not limited to driving habits road conditions vehicle loading inflation pressure...

Page 282: ...the information display Move the tires to the positions shown in the illustration each time they are rotated If you purchase directional tires rotate only front to back When the tires are rotated make...

Page 283: ...essure monitoring system will not work Replacement wheels are available at your dealer Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability This can cause a crash in which you c...

Page 284: ...your vehicle has limited tire clearance Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below made by Security Chain Company SCC All models except Sport SC1026 Sport model SC1030 When installing cab...

Page 285: ...e battery monthly by looking at the test indicator window The label on the battery explains the test indicator s colors The location of the test indicator window varies between manufacturers Check the...

Page 286: ...dead the audio system may disable itself The next time you turn on the radio you will see ENTER CODE in the frequency display Use the preset buttons to enter the code see page 191 The battery gives of...

Page 287: ...d on jackstands so the tires are off the ground Leave one window open slightly if the vehicle is being stored indoors Disconnect the battery Support the front and rear wiper blade arms with a folded t...

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Page 289: ...u will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 284 Changing a Flat Tire 285 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire 291 If the Engine Won t Start 297 Jump Starting 299 If the...

Page 290: ...compact spare tire Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it is the same make and model On vehicles with the TPMS system the low tire pressure indicator comes on and stays on aft...

Page 291: ...irm level and non slippery ground Put the transmission in Park automatic or reverse manual Apply the parking brake 2 Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 positi...

Page 292: ...he wing bolt and take the spare tire out of its well 8 On all models except Sport and Canadian LX model with manual transmission remove the wheel cover by carefully prying under its edge with the flat...

Page 293: ...t wrench as shown to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground 12 Remove the wheel nuts then remove the flat tire Handle the wheel nuts carefully they may be hot from driving Place the f...

Page 294: ...securely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 80 lbf ft 108 N m 11 kgf m 17 On Sport model and Canadian...

Page 295: ...ants Store the wheel jack and tools securely before driving 24 Place the floor lid in the cargo area 25 Store the wheel cover or center cap in the cargo area Make sure it will not get scratched or dam...

Page 296: ...re support ring is hooked into the clips around the edge of the wheel cover 2 Align the valve mark on the wheel cover to the tire valve on the wheel then install the wheel cover 3 Make sure the wire s...

Page 297: ...vel surface in a safe place put the transmission in Park P set the parking brake and turn the hazard lights on Thoroughly examine the tire for a puncture or other damage If a puncture is wider than 3...

Page 298: ...l An instruction sheet An empty recovery bottle A tire repair professional will use this to collect the injected sealant from the tire during the permanent repair 4 Remove the sealant bottle and check...

Page 299: ...e air pump from the repair kit then screw the air pump hose onto the bottle adapter tightly 8 Route the power cord into the vehicle and insert the plug into the accessory power socket Pay attention no...

Page 300: ...nflate the tire Do not run the air pump for more than 15 minutes or it may overheat The air pressure gauge will show about 40 to 60 psi 275 to 415 kPa for the first few minutes while the sealant is pu...

Page 301: ...Clean the surface and securely attach the label 16 Remove the front pillar label from the repair kit and place it as shown above 17 Remove the power plug from the accessory power socket 18 Return all...

Page 302: ...ump switch on If pressure is less than 19 psi 130 kPa do not drive the vehicle further or attempt to re inflate the tire Call or wait for help If pressure is lower than 33 psi 230 kPa and higher than...

Page 303: ...slowly You can hear the starter motor operating normally or the starter motor sounds like it is spinning faster than normal but the engine does not start up and run Nothing Happens or the Starter Moto...

Page 304: ...booster battery see page 299 The Starter Operates Normally In this case the starter motor s speed sounds normal or even faster than normal when you turn the ignition switch to the START III position b...

Page 305: ...n of the battery In very cold weather check the condition of the electrolyte If it seems slushy or frozen do not try jump starting until it thaws If a battery sits in extreme cold the electrolyte insi...

Page 306: ...the booster battery is in another vehicle have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle 6 Start your vehicle If the starter motor still operates slowly check that the jumper cables h...

Page 307: ...not open the hood if steam is coming out 1 Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in neutral manual or Park automatic and set the parking brake Turn off all accessories and turn on t...

Page 308: ...the radiator cap 8 Using gloves or a large heavy cloth turn the radiator cap counterclockwise without pushing down to the first stop After the pressure releases push down on the cap and turn it until...

Page 309: ...her driving maneuvers 3 If necessary add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the dipstick see page 253 4 Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator If it does not go out within...

Page 310: ...controls and engine Those repairs may not be covered by your vehicle s warranties If your vehicle has an automatic transmission the malfunction indicator lamp may also come on with the D indicator Rea...

Page 311: ...oes not feel normal you should take immediate action A problem in one part of the system s dual circuit design will still give you braking at two wheels You will feel the brake pedal go down much fart...

Page 312: ...wo fuse boxes The interior fuse box is behind the fuse lid To access it pull the fuse lid toward you The under hood fuse box is on the positive terminal of the battery INTERIOR FUSE LID FUSE LABEL INT...

Page 313: ...ice works 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off 2 On the under hood fuse box remove the cover from the fuse box On the interior f...

Page 314: ...ement fuse with the proper rating for the circuit install one with a lower rating 6 If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows in a short time there is probably a serious electrical problem in y...

Page 315: ...20 15 A Fuel Pump 21 15 A Washer 22 7 5 A Meter 23 10 A Hazard 24 10 A Stop Horn 25 Not Used No Amps Circuits Protected 26 10 A LAF 27 30 A Door Lock Main 28 20 A Headlight Main 29 10 A Small Light 3...

Page 316: ...Heated Mirror 56 30 A Front Wiper 57 30 A Blower Motor 58 30 A ABS VSA Motor 59 20 A Rear Defogger 30 A 60 50 A 40 A IG Main Option Main 61 30 A Radio 62 Not Used If equipped UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX Unde...

Page 317: ...ke Shift the transmission to neutral Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position so the steering wheel does not lock Automatic transmission Release the parking brake Start the engine Shift t...

Page 318: ...g If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand mud or snow call a towing service to pull it out see page 311 For very short distances such as freeing the vehicle you can use the detac...

Page 319: ...ly with the extension To avoid damage to your vehicle use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only Do not tow at an angle The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed...

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Page 321: ...ng U S Vehicles 321 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 321 Treadwear 321 Traction 321 Temperature 322 Tire Labeling 323 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 324 Emissions Contro...

Page 322: ...top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb and is stamped on the engine compart...

Page 323: ...gine number is stamped into the front of the engine block The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission ENGINE NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER Identification Numbers 317 Technical Inform...

Page 324: ...odels except Sport 2 Sport model Weights Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb Seating Capacities Total 5 Front 2 Rear 3 Engine Type Water cooled 4...

Page 325: ...les 4 8 US qt 4 5 L 1 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 2 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 116 US gal 0 44 L Air Conditioning...

Page 326: ...10 in 2 5 mm Camber Front 0 Rear 1 Caster Front 3 20 Tires Size Front Rear 175 65R15 84S 1 185 55R16 83H 2 Spare T125 70D15 95M 3 T135 80D15 99M 4 Pressure Front Rear 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 1 33...

Page 327: ...example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their u...

Page 328: ...sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher lev...

Page 329: ...l code associated with the maximum load the tire can carry H Speed symbol an alphabetical code indicating the maximum speed rating Tire Identification Number TIN The tire identification number TIN is...

Page 330: ...System TPMS Required Federal Explanation U S models only Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle...

Page 331: ...when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale which displays the symbol TPMS when illuminated When the malfunction indicator is illuminate...

Page 332: ...as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada at the time they are manufactured Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system This keeps gasses th...

Page 333: ...antly adjusts the ignition timing reducing the amount of HC CO and NOx produced Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System The exhaust gas recirculation EGR system takes some of the exhaust gas and routes i...

Page 334: ...ombustible materials that come near it Park your vehicle away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution and can impair your...

Page 335: ...the vehicle retested within the next two or three days you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following 1 Make sure the gas tank is nearly but not completely full around 3 4 2 Make s...

Page 336: ...you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions drive for at least 30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of 90 seconds 8 Then drive in city suburban traffi...

Page 337: ...Customer Service Information 332 Warranty Coverages 333 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicles 334 Authorized Manuals 335 Warranty and Customer Relations 331 Warranty and Customer Relations...

Page 338: ...Mail Stop 500 2N 7A 1919 Torrance Boulevard Torrance California 90501 2746 Tel 800 999 1009 Canadian Owners Customer Relations Honda Canada Inc Visit www honda ca for contact information Tel 1 888 9 H...

Page 339: ...pecified time period with no mileage limit Accessory Limited Warranty Honda accessories are covered under this warranty Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please...

Page 340: ...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 co...

Page 341: ...2010 Honda Fit Navigation System Owner s Manual 31TK6M10 2010 Honda Fit Honda Service History 31TK6Q10 2010 Honda Fit Technology Reference Guide HON R Order Form for Previous Years Indicate Year and M...

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Page 343: ...rs 20 Automatic Speed Control 194 Automatic Transmission 219 Capacity Fluid 319 Checking Fluid Level 259 Paddle Shifters 224 Shifting 219 Shift Lever Position Indicators 219 Shift Lever Positions 220...

Page 344: ...60 303 Check Fuel Cap Indicator 70 Checklist Before Driving 215 Childproof Door Locks 82 Child Safety 34 Booster Seats 50 Child Seats 39 40 41 Important Safety Reminders 38 Infants 39 Larger Children...

Page 345: ...s 81 DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Vehicles 321 Downshifting Manual Transmission 217 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 Driving 213 Economy 203 Driving Guidelines 214 Driving with the Paddle Shifters Sport...

Page 346: ...hers Hazard Warning 76 Flat Tire Changing a 285 Floor Mats 267 Fluids Automatic Transmission 259 Brake 261 Clutch 261 Location 252 Manual Transmission 260 Windshield Washer 258 FM AM Radio Reception 1...

Page 347: ...316 Ignition Keys 78 Switch 80 Timing Control System 327 Immobilizer System 79 Important Safety Precautions 6 Indicators Instrument Panel 59 ABS Anti lock Brake 62 231 Brake Parking and Brake System...

Page 348: ...19 LATCH Anchorage System 43 Lights Bulb Replacement 262 Indicator 59 Interior 107 Parking 74 Turn Signal 74 Load Limit 209 LOCK Ignition Key Position 80 Locks Anti theft Steering Column 80 Childproo...

Page 349: ...ontrol 76 Park Gear Position 220 Parking 229 Parking Brake 102 Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator 60 305 Parking Lights 74 Parking Over Things that Burn 229 328 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 31...

Page 350: ...t Child 34 Reverse Gear Position 221 Reverse Lockout 217 Rotation Tire 276 S Safety Belts 8 18 Safety Defects Reporting U S only 334 Safety Features 7 Airbags 9 22 Door Locks 11 Head Restraints 13 Sea...

Page 351: ...nal Safety Precautions 33 Airbag Service 32 Airbag System Components 22 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 31 How the SRS Indicator Works 30 How Your Front Airbags Work 25 How Your Side Airbags W...

Page 352: ...Checking Wear 275 Compact Spare 284 DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Vehicles 321 Inflation 273 Inspection 275 Labeling 323 Low Tire Pressure Indicator 64 235 Maintenance 276 Pressure Monitoring System 2...

Page 353: ...iscosity Oil 253 W WARNING Explanation of iii Warning Labels Location of 54 Warranty Coverages U S only 333 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 258 Fluid Level Indicator Canada only 65 Operatio...

Page 354: ...al Transmission Fluid Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred or an SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 motor oil as a temporary replacement see page 260 Capacity including differential 1 6 US qt 1 5 L Brake Fluid...

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