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Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause the trailer to
sway. When being passed by a large
vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
steer straight ahead. Do not try to
make quick steering or braking
corrections.

If you must stop when facing uphill,
use the foot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing on the accelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.

When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and use the D3 position.
Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember it will take longer to slow
down and stop when towing a trailer.

When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air

conditioning off, reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.

Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
can hit or run over something the
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance for braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknife or turn over.

Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. D is the
proper shift lever position to use
when towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
(See ‘‘

’’ in the

following column for additional gear
information.)

The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.

Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inflated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inflated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.

The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicle’s handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.

For your safety and the safety of
others, take time to practice driving
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
in this section.

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Towing a Trailer

Handling Crosswinds and Buf f eting

Driving on Hills

Making Turns and Braking

Driving on Hills

Towing Speeds and Gears

Driving Saf ely With a Trailer

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Summary of Contents for 2009 CR-V

Page 1: ...ay 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 hyperlinke...

Page 2: ...Co Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever Owner s Identification POUR CLIENTS CANAD...

Page 3: ...preceded by a symbol This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle other property or the environment Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the...

Page 4: ...le 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 se...

Page 5: ...this important safety information in a variety of forms including This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully how to use this vehicle correctly and safely suc...

Page 6: ...ty This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person...

Page 7: ...vices and vehicle storage vehicle specifications tires and emissions controls warranty and contact information how to order flat tire dead battery overheating and fuses Contents Driver and Passenger S...

Page 8: ...ehicle s seat belts an overview of the supplemental restraint system and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints A summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle and...

Page 9: ...RONT AIRBAG MIRROR CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES AUDIO SYSTEM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCHES U S EX L without navigation system is shown P 59 P 66 P 9 25 P 82 P 9...

Page 10: ...DSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS P 73 AUDIO SYSTEM SHIFT LEVER REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM ON OFF SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS P 78 PARKING BRAKE PEDAL P 78 VO...

Page 11: ...ts 22 How Your Front Airbags Work 25 How Your Side Airbags Work 28 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 30 How the SRS Indicator Works 31 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 31 How the Passenger Air...

Page 12: ...ts are at the greatest risk Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat not the front seat Infants and small...

Page 13: ...Some features do not require any action on your part These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment front and rear crush zones a collapsible steering...

Page 14: ...ou wear it properly Of course seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash But in most cases seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury Help keep you in a good position should the ai...

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

Page 16: ...can maximize your safety Remember however that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy To do...

Page 17: ...e closed and locked 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 Lock...

Page 18: ...daptive equipment may help 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 th...

Page 19: ...ead restraints properly as well Taller persons should adjust their restraint as high as possible See page for how to adjust the manual adjustable seat back and page for the power adjustable seat back...

Page 20: ...belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder Insert the latch plate into the buckle then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched Check that the belt is not twist...

Page 21: ...e of them Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible If a seat belt does not seem to work properly it may...

Page 22: ...will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag Each time you have a checkup ask your doctor if it s okay for you to drive...

Page 23: ...n of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover they could be injured if the airbag inflates If a side ai...

Page 24: ...per will sound and the indicator will flash If your seat belt is not fastened before the beeper stops the indicator will stop flashing but remain on If a front passenger does not fasten their seat bel...

Page 25: ...r 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 The lap shoulder belt in the center seating position on the...

Page 26: ...remain tight until they are unbuckled For safety you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly Pull each belt out fully and look for frays cuts burns and wear Check that the latches work...

Page 27: ...anchors for damage and replace them if needed If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash they must be replaced Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Driver and Passenger Safe...

Page 28: ...rol Unit Rollover Sensor 4 Front Seat Belt Tensioners 5 Side Airbags 6 Driver s Seat Position Sensor 7 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors 8 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 9 Side Impact Sensors First 10...

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

Page 30: ...ant or small child the passenger s front airbag will be turned off see page A driver s seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the seat from the front airbag If the seat is too far forward...

Page 31: ...imal If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision sensors will detect the vehicle s rapid deceleration If the rate of deceleration is high enough the control unit will instantly inflate the...

Page 32: ...ty In a crash both stages will ignite simultaneously to provide the quickest and greatest protection In a crash one stage will ignite first then the second stage will ignite a split second later This...

Page 33: ...e 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 inflate in the normal manner regardless of the driver s seating posi...

Page 34: ...ly This includes If the weight sensors detect there is no passenger in the front seat the airbag will be off However the passenger airbag off indicator will not come on When the airbag is turned off a...

Page 35: ...cator comes on see page have the passenger sit upright Once the passenger is out of the airbag s deployment path the system will turn the airbag back on and the indicator will go out Your vehicle has...

Page 36: ...ntly inflate the side curtain airbag and activate the seat belt tensioner on the driver s or the passenger s side of the vehicle If the rollover sensor detects your vehicle is about to roll over it si...

Page 37: ...potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners This indicator alerts you that the passenger s side airbag has been automatically shut off It does mean there is a problem with your side a...

Page 38: ...hreshold If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat or with an adult riding there something may be interfering with the weight sensors Look for and remove Any it...

Page 39: ...ly Your airbag systems are virtually maintenance free and there are no parts you can safely service However you must have your vehicle serviced if Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced along w...

Page 40: ...led in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained In fact vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children aged 12 and under 39 49 50 53 properl...

Page 41: ...ing Also children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back If the airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously inj...

Page 42: ...be 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 Canadian Mo...

Page 43: ...t If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard or a seat back If you are wearing a seat belt the child can be torn from your arms...

Page 44: ...dentally set the vehicle in motion possibly injuring themselves or others If a child wraps a loose seat belt around their neck they can be seriously or fatally injured See pages and for how to activat...

Page 45: ...seating position in the back seat but not in the front If the passenger s front airbag inflates it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant When prop...

Page 46: ...e vehicle seat is too far forward or the child s head is thrown forward during a collision an inflating airbag can strike the child with enough force to cause very serious or fatal injuries A child wh...

Page 47: ...ild seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger s front airbag off see page a back seat...

Page 48: ...an be seriously injured in a crash The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a child seat A forward facing child seat is used in all examples but the instructions are the same...

Page 49: ...n the illustration To install a child seat in either outer seating position use the outer lower anchors You can install up to two child seats at a time using the outer lower anchors Do not attach two...

Page 50: ...have a flexible type connector as shown above Whatever type you have follow the child seat maker s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit Remove the dual deck cargo shelf see page Remove th...

Page 51: ...anchors as shown above Route the tether strap over the seat back then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the tether strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat ma...

Page 52: ...he belt feed back into the retractor After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull it out If you can pull the belt out it is not locked and you will need to...

Page 53: ...to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers If the child seat is not secure unlatch the belt allow it to retract fully then repeat these steps To deactivate the...

Page 54: ...e tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the tether strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions Reinstall the dual deck cargo shelf On vehicles with the dual...

Page 55: ...ed Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions After properly securing the child seat see page open the anchor cover Remove the rear center head restraint and store it in the cargo ar...

Page 56: ...rmine if a lap shoulder belt properly fits a child have the child put on the seat belt then ask yourself Does the child sit all the way back against the seat Do the child s knees bend comfortably over...

Page 57: ...fits them properly without the booster Booster seats can be high back or low back Whichever style you select make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards see page and that you follow the...

Page 58: ...en a child can safely ride in front there are other important factors you should consider Physically a child must be large enough for the lap shoulder belt to properly fit see pages and If the seat be...

Page 59: ...to improve a child s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash Additional Safety Precautions Do not...

Page 60: ...haust The vehicle was in an accident that may have damaged the underside With the tailgate open airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must d...

Page 61: ...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 replacement U S models only U S...

Page 62: ...vehicle are to remind you to read this owner s manual for proper and safe operation of your vehicle Canadian models U S models U S models Canadian models U S models Canadian models Safety Labels 56 H...

Page 63: ...nstrument Panel Brightness 76 Hazard Warning Button 76 Rear Window Defogger 77 Parking Brake 78 Steering Wheel Adjustment 78 Keys and Locks 79 Immobilizer System 80 Ignition Switch 81 Door Locks 82 Po...

Page 64: ...76 POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH P 82 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 32 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON AUDIO SYSTEM CLOCK AUTOMATIC TR...

Page 65: ...GHTS INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 63 P 61 P 64 P 64 P 61 P 61 P 62 P 61 P 63 P 62 MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR P 65 CRU...

Page 66: ...e the beeper stops the indicator stops flashing but remains on If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt the indicator comes on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the...

Page 67: ...e START III position If it comes on at any other time there is a problem in the ABS If this happens have your vehicle checked by your dealer With the indicator on your vehicle still has normal braking...

Page 68: ...ecked Without VSA your vehicle still has normal driving ability but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement See page for more information on the VSA system This indicator has three functi...

Page 69: ...ator does not blink or blinks rapidly it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out see page Replace the bulb as soon as possible since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling Wh...

Page 70: ...s when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on It comes on when the light switch is in either the or position If you turn the igni...

Page 71: ...main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display See page for more information on the maintenance minder This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it after completing the r...

Page 72: ...RESET KNOB TACHOMETER OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR INFORMATION DISPLAY CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE ODOMETER AVERAGE FUEL MILEAGE CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE SPEEDOMETER TRIP METER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE U...

Page 73: ...lease the select reset knob repeatedly When you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position the last selection is displayed There are two trip meters Trip A and Trip B Switch between these displays...

Page 74: ...eage press and release the select reset knob repeatedly When you reset a trip meter the average fuel mileage for that trip meter also resets This display shows the estimated distance you can travel on...

Page 75: ...amount This shows the temperature of the engine s coolant During normal operation the reading should be in the middle of the gauge In severe driving conditions such as very hot weather or a long perio...

Page 76: ...n weather conditions temperature readings near freezing 32 F 0 C could mean that ice is forming on the road surface To adjust the outside temperature display press and hold the select reset knob for 1...

Page 77: ...ay in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON II position This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic mainte...

Page 78: ...NG BUTTON P 76 SHIFT LEVER MIRROR CONTROL VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM ON OFF SWITCH REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS P 78 HEADLIGHTS TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS P...

Page 79: ...delay position the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h The length of the wiper interval is varied automatically according to the vehicle s speed The wip...

Page 80: ...operates every 7 seconds after completing two sweeps When you turn the wiper switch to the OFF position the wiper will return to its parked position OFF The rear window washer uses the same fluid rese...

Page 81: ...on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and release the parking brake They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off even if you set the parking brak...

Page 82: ...illumination dims when you turn the light switch to or Turning the select reset knob fully to the right until you hear a beep will cancel the reduced brightness You can change the instrument panel br...

Page 83: ...itself off within about 10 to 30 minutes according to the outside temperature The rear window defogger will clear fog frost and thin ice from the window Push the defogger button to turn it on and off...

Page 84: ...ut so it points toward your chest not toward your face Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators 1 2 60 Parking Brake Steering Wheel Adjustment Parking Brake Steering Wheel Adju...

Page 85: ...uids If they get wet dry them immediately with a soft cloth Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it...

Page 86: ...ignition switch when you insert the key 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 As required by...

Page 87: ...the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position Use this position only to start the engine The switch returns to the ON II position when you let go of the key You will hear a remind...

Page 88: ...ushing the bottom of the either master door lock switch will unlock all doors and the tailgate Pushing forward the lock tab on the driver s doors unlocks only that door The lock tab on any passenger s...

Page 89: ...arking brake is applied Make all settings before you start driving The auto door locking feature has three possible settings The auto door locking is deactivated all the time The doors and tailgate lo...

Page 90: ...urn the ignition switch to the ON II position and open the driver s door Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver s door until you hear a click after about 5 seconds Releas...

Page 91: ...h and hold the brake pedal and move the shift lever out of the Park P position Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver s door You will hear a click Keep holding the switch...

Page 92: ...the ACCESSORY I position All doors and tailgate unlock whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I position Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P position Turn the ignition switch t...

Page 93: ...s door Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver s door You will hear a click Continue to hold down the switch Until you hear another click after about 5 seconds to activate...

Page 94: ...ition Push and hold the brake pedal then move the shift lever out of the Park P position Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver s door You will hear a click Continue to ho...

Page 95: ...s on when you press the UNLOCK button if the lights are in the door activated position If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds the light fades out If you relock the doors and the...

Page 96: ...eds to be reprogrammed by your dealer 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 replace the b...

Page 97: ...SS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Rem...

Page 98: ...nd to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior See on page The tailgate will lock when you lock the driver s door with the key the remote transmitter the master door lock switch or the lock...

Page 99: ...you need to unlock the tailgate manually it means there is a problem with the tailgate Have the vehicle checked by your dealer Place a cloth on the top side of the cover then use a small flat tip scre...

Page 100: ...ny position Make all seat adjustments before you start driving The front passenger s seat can be adjusted manually see the next page Moves the seat forward and backward Moves the front of the seat up...

Page 101: ...ushion 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 the seat back angle of the front seat pull up the lev...

Page 102: ...change the seat back angle of the rear seat back pull up on the release lever on the top of the seat back Move the seat back to the desired position then release the lever Make sure the seat back latc...

Page 103: ...bjects placed on this shelf can be thrown forward and occupants can be injured during sudden stops or a collision For more information on the dual deck cargo shelf see page The rear center seat back h...

Page 104: ...t effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant s head rests against the center of the restraint The head restraints adjust for height You need both hands to adjust a restra...

Page 105: ...ke sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it When reinstalling a head restraint put the legs back in place Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release but...

Page 106: ...iplash 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 normal position or in the event...

Page 107: ...until it is level with the rear seat cushion The seat back of the power adjustable driver s seat cannot be level Do not push the seat back down forcibly Adjust the rear seat back to the desired positi...

Page 108: ...r seats separately to create further cargo space see page Remove any items from the seat before folding down the seat back Push the seat belt buckles into the seat cushion When you are folding the rea...

Page 109: ...e seat back before driving In the rear center seating position be sure the detachable anchor is latched securely see page Make sure that the folded down rear seat does not interfere with the front pas...

Page 110: ...ke room for cargo To fold the rear seat forward Remove any items from the seat before you fold up the seat cushion Pull up the bar under the seat cushion and slide the rear seat backward The rear seat...

Page 111: ...the hook and make sure the seat is secure Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release strap located at the rear of the seat cushion under the seat back then lift the rear of the seat Y...

Page 112: ...t backs In the center seating position of the rear seat be sure the detachable anchor is latched securely before using the seat belt see page Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured Loose it...

Page 113: ...buckle Tug on the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched Make sure the seat belt is not twisted To unlatch the detachable anchor insert the latch plate into the slot on th...

Page 114: ...ting the heater turns off when the seat gets warm and turns back on after the seat s temperature drops In the LO setting the heater runs continuously It does not cycle with temperature changes Follow...

Page 115: ...e the window switch again Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it Turn the igniti...

Page 116: ...oonroof switch To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully push the switch briefly To open the moonroof pull back on the switch and hold it Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired posi...

Page 117: ...ff delay cancels as soon as you open either front door You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON II position for the moonroof to operate Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted f...

Page 118: ...er s side or R passenger s side The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost With the ignition switch in the ON II position turn on the heaters by pressing the button The indicator in the bu...

Page 119: ...OLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST SUNGLASSES HOLDER CONVERSATION MIRROR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET If equipped On some models this is on the cen...

Page 120: ...the dual deck cargo shelf lift up either side of it then move it as shown above Make sure to use the dual deck cargo shelf fully opened and securely latched To remove the dual deck cargo shelf fold u...

Page 121: ...cargo shelf do not exceed the maximum load Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard See on page When any of the rear sea...

Page 122: ...can scald you or your passengers Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors Use only resealable containers in the door pockets Spilled liquids can da...

Page 123: ...or putting heavy objects on the table may damage or deform it Do not put any items on the table while driving They may fall down or fly around when you go around corners or brake hard To use the cent...

Page 124: ...g up the lever Close it by pulling down on the edge under the lever Vanity Mirror Upper Glove Box Interior Convenience Items 118 EDGE LEVER An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger...

Page 125: ...release the raised detent It will unlatch and swing down To close it push it until it latches Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving To use the sun visor pull it down When using the sun...

Page 126: ...power sockets depending on the model The sunglasses holder uses a convex mirror for its bottom panel You can see all the vehicle passengers in this mirror To use the mirror open the sunglasses holder...

Page 127: ...e sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects getting into the socket None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element EX L model Console...

Page 128: ...vehicle has a seat under tray located under the front passenger seat Use the tray by pulling on the front center edge of the tray To use a coat hook slide it out slightly then pull it down Make sure...

Page 129: ...and when you remove the key from the ignition switch After all doors and the tailgate are closed tightly the light fades out in about 30 seconds The ceiling light with the switch in the center positio...

Page 130: ...uously The courtesy light between the spotlights comes on when you turn the parking lights on To adjust its brightness turn the select reset knob on the instrument panel The ignition switch light come...

Page 131: ...dio System 139 Playing the AM FM Radio 141 Playing a Disc 145 Disc Player Error Messages 152 Playing the AM FM Radio 153 Playing the XM Radio 157 Playing Discs 162 Disc Player Error Messages 169 Playi...

Page 132: ...ating and A C 126 TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL AIR CONDITIONING A C BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL MAX A C BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR WINDOW...

Page 133: ...s button turns the air conditioning on and off The indicator in the button is on when the A C is on The system automatically turns on the A C and switches to recirculation mode see page to use this se...

Page 134: ...h air mode Set the fan to the desired speed The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air If the engine is cold it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system Select When...

Page 135: ...setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode To cool the interior with MAX A C Set the fan to the desired speed Select MAX A C The system automatically turns on the A C selects and switches to...

Page 136: ...h Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level For your safety make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving To clear the windows faster you can close the dash...

Page 137: ...ULATION BUTTON MODE BUTTON DRIVER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON FAN CONTROL BAR AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER MIRRORS...

Page 138: ...ning the passenger s side dial The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and or heated air that will as quickly as possible raise or lower the interior temperature to your prefere...

Page 139: ...es You can manually select various functions of the climate control system when it is in fully automatic mode All other features remain automatically controlled Making any manual selection causes the...

Page 140: ...e control button to select the vents the air flows from Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes Pushing this button also turns the power mirror heaters on and off This button turns th...

Page 141: ...mperature control so the airflow feels warm Select to help clear the rear window To increase airflow to the windshield close the corner vents For faster defogging manually set the fan speed to high Fo...

Page 142: ...l To adjust the passenger s side turn the passenger s side temperature control dial Push AUTO or The selected temperatures appear in the display When the indicator in the DUAL button is off you can ad...

Page 143: ...ssenger s side to a different value than the driver s side turn the passenger s side temperature control dial You can adjust the passenger s side without pressing the DUAL button first When you set th...

Page 144: ...ght sensor on top of the dashboard and a temperature and humidity sensor next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them Sunlight and Temperature Sensors Climate Contr...

Page 145: ...m For LX models see pages through For EX and EX L models without navigation system see pages through For EX L model with navigation system see pages through 141 152 153 169 170 210 Audio System Featur...

Page 146: ...Audio System 140 U S EX L model with navigation system Canadian EX L model with navigation system...

Page 147: ...Playing the AM FM Radio LX model Features 141 AM BUTTON FM BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS A SEL SCAN BAR TUNE KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB U S and Canadian LX models SEEK SKIP BAR...

Page 148: ...will see SCAN in the display The system will scan for a station with a strong signal When it finds one it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will then s...

Page 149: ...ne seek or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM press the A SEL side of the bar This restores...

Page 150: ...s SVC OFF SVC LOW SVC MID and SVC HIGH Turn the TUNE knob to adjust the setting to your liking If you feel the sound is too loud choose low If you feel the sound is too quiet choose high The SVC mode...

Page 151: ...Playing a Disc LX model Features 145 REPEAT BUTTON EJECT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON A SEL SCAN BAR CD AUX BUTTON TUNE KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB U S and Canadian LX model LOAD INDICATOR SEEK SKIP BAR...

Page 152: ...G2 Compatible with variable bitrate and multi session Maximum layers including ROOT 8 layers This audio system can also play CD Rs and CD RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats When playing a disc in MP...

Page 153: ...the disc in the rest of the way to play it You operate the disc player with the same controls used for the radio The number of the current track is shown in the display When playing a disc in MP3 or...

Page 154: ...ut 10 characters of selected text data the folder name file name etc If the text data has more than 10 characters you will see the first 9 characters and the indicator in the display Press and hold th...

Page 155: ...MP3 or WMA mode press the RDM button repeatedly to select RDM within a disc random play You will see RDM in the display Press the RDM button for 2 seconds to return to normal play This feature when a...

Page 156: ...ou will get a 10 second sampling of each track file on the disc Press and hold the SCAN button for about 2 seconds to get out of scan mode and play the last track file sampled Pressing either side of...

Page 157: ...Press the eject button to remove the disc If you eject the disc but do not remove it from the slot the system will automatically reload the disc after 10 seconds and put it in pause mode To begin pla...

Page 158: ...em the error message will reappear Press the eject button and pull out the disc Insert a different disc If the new disc plays there is a problem with the first disc If the error message cycle repeats...

Page 159: ...Features 153 SCAN BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON AM BUTTON FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS POWER VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB AM BUTTON FM BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB U S EX and Canadian...

Page 160: ...ext strong station and play it for 10 seconds When it plays a station you want to listen to press the SCAN button again The seek function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a stat...

Page 161: ...can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described For information on AM FM radio frequencies and reception see page Each preset button can store one frequency on AM and two fre...

Page 162: ...NE knob to adjust the setting to your liking If you feel the sound is too loud choose low If you feel the sound is too quiet choose high Each mode is shown in the display as it changes Turn the TUNE k...

Page 163: ...quality digital reception It offers many channels in several categories Along with a large selection of different types of music XM Radio allows you to view channel and category selections in the disp...

Page 164: ...eft for lower numbered channels In the category mode you can only select channels within that category To switch between channel mode and category mode press and hold the DISP MODE button until the mo...

Page 165: ...using the six preset buttons Each button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band To store a channel Press the XM button Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display Pick t...

Page 166: ...arther north you travel from the equator Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal The selected channel number does not exist or is not part of your subscription or this channel ha...

Page 167: ...ety of music types and styles will play If you decide to purchase XM Radio service contact XM Radio at or at 1 800 852 9696 You will need to give them your radio I D number and your credit card number...

Page 168: ...KNOB SCAN BUTTON EJECT BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK SKIP BAR LOAD INDICATOR CD AUX BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB SEEK SKIP BAR RANDOM BUTTON LOAD INDICAT...

Page 169: ...ncy 32 44 1 48 kHz MPEG1 24 22 05 16 kHz MPEG2 Bitrate 32 40 48 56 64 80 96 112 128 160 192 224 256 320 kbps MPEG1 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 80 96 112 128 160 kbps MPEG2 Maximum layers including ROOT 8 l...

Page 170: ...is loaded You cannot load and play 3 inch 8 cm discs in this system When the disc load indicator turns green and LOAD appears in the display again insert the next disc in the slot Do not try to inser...

Page 171: ...a disc in MP3 or WMA the display shows the folder and file name To select a different disc press the appropriate preset button 1 6 If you select an empty position in the disc changer the system will t...

Page 172: ...button repeatedly until you see D RPT in the display Press and hold the RPT button for 2 seconds again to turn it off Each time you press and release the RPT button the mode changes from file repeat t...

Page 173: ...his function samples each first track of all the discs in the in dash disc changer in the order they are stored To activate disc scan press the SCAN button repeatedly until you see D SCAN in the displ...

Page 174: ...he changer first select it with the appropriate preset button When that disc begins playing press the eject button Continue pressing the eject button to remove all the discs from the changer Press the...

Page 175: ...e will reappear Press the eject button and pull out the disc Insert a different disc If the new disc plays there is a problem with the first disc If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clea...

Page 176: ...CON SOUND ICON PRESET BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON TUNE BAR FM1 ICON AM ICON AM FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON TUNE BAR AM FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON BACK GROUND ICON AUTO SELECT ICON FM1 ICON AM...

Page 177: ...ng the power volume knob or the AM FM button Adjust the volume by turning the power volume knob Pushing the AUDIO button will also turn on the system You can also operate the audio system without usin...

Page 178: ...tton and hold it until you hear a beep Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM The seek function searches up and down from the current frequency to fi...

Page 179: ...s of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons You will see a 0 displayed after pressing a preset button if auto select cannot find a strong station for every preset button If you do not lik...

Page 180: ...r 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 Off to...

Page 181: ...and down to move the highlighting and scroll through lists Select the icon then move the joystick to left or right to change the setting This function is set to MID as the default setting when the veh...

Page 182: ...adio U S EX L model with navigation system 176 TUNE BAR SCAN BUTTON JOYSTICK AUDIO BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS AM FM BUTTON PRESET CHANNEL NUMBER XM RADIO ICON MODE ICON CA...

Page 183: ...ou can also operate the radio using the control buttons on the left side of the screen The status bar appears on the bottom of the screen each time you press any of the control buttons On the navigati...

Page 184: ...category mode you can only select channels within that category Press and hold either side of the TUNE bar or until you hear a beep to select another category On the audio display you will see the sel...

Page 185: ...s shown on the bottom of the audio display The selected channel number does not exist or is not part of your subscription There is a problem with the XM antenna Please consult your dealer This channel...

Page 186: ...ajor metropolitan areas Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block...

Page 187: ...y of music types and styles will play If you decide to purchase XM Radio service contact XM Radio at or at 1 800 852 9696 You will need to give them your radio I D number and your credit card number T...

Page 188: ...l with navigation system 182 SCAN BUTTON JOYSTICK AUDIO BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB OPEN BUTTON CD BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON CD ICON TUN...

Page 189: ...ssion Maximum layers including ROOT 8 layers This audio system can also play CD Rs and CD RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats When playing a disc in MP3 you will see MP3 on the screen In WMA format W...

Page 190: ...edge of the screen panel Do not use the folded screen as a tray If you put a cup for example on the screen the liquid inside the cup may spill on the screen when you go over a bump The in dash disc p...

Page 191: ...t data it will not be displayed You can also select an icon with the joystick Move it to left right up or down to change the highlighting and scroll through lists Then press the ENT on the top of the...

Page 192: ...ects and plays files randomly This continues until you deactivate folder random by pressing the RDM button again or if you select a different folder with the TUNE bar To continuously replay a track fi...

Page 193: ...scan This feature when activated samples all the first files in each folder on the disc in order To activate folder scan press and hold the SCAN button for 2 seconds You will see FOLDER SCAN in the d...

Page 194: ...are loaded in the CD changer touch the CDC icon to play the CD changer Press the CD button again or touch the CD icon to switch back to the disc player If you turn the system off while a disc is play...

Page 195: ...do not remove it from the slot the system will automatically reload it after 10 seconds and put it in pause mode To begin playing press the CD button To return the screen to the upright position pres...

Page 196: ...ehicle to a dealer The audio system will try to play the disc If there is still a problem the error message will reappear Press the eject button and pull out the disc Solution 214 FOCUS Error Mechanic...

Page 197: ...UTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON CD BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON TUNE BAR OPEN BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON JOYSTICK RANDOM BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON U S model Canadian model SKIP BUTTON...

Page 198: ...our vehicle has the CD changer in the center console CD R CD RW disc and CD compressed in MP3 and WMA will not work in this unit Video CDs and DVD discs also will not work Do not spill any liquids on...

Page 199: ...r as shown Put a CD on the tray with the printed surface facing up as shown Reinstall the tray in the magazine Repeat this procedure to open the other five trays Make sure to slide the CD changer cove...

Page 200: ...t 5 DISC button to select the previous disc or Preset 6 DISC to select the next disc in sequence Pressing the or side of the TUNE bar also changes the disc If you select an empty position in the CD ch...

Page 201: ...he RDM button again to return to normal play To play all tracks in each CD in random order press and hold the RDM button preset 2 until you see DISC RANDOM in the display Press the RDM button again to...

Page 202: ...playing Touch the CDC icon again to play the CD in the CD changer If you turn the system off while a CD in the CD changer is playing the CD will stay in the drive When you turn the system back on the...

Page 203: ...problem with the first disc If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer The audio system will try to play the disc If there is still a problem the error m...

Page 204: ...BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SKIP BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON PC CARD ICON PLAY MODE ICON AUDIO BUTTON PLAY MODE ICON SKIP BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON U S model Canadian model POWER VOLUME KNOB JOYSTICK TRACK LIST ICO...

Page 205: ...se the screen move it to the upright position until the PC card is inserted all the way into its slot or removed Never insert foreign objects into the PC card slot The specifications for compatible MP...

Page 206: ...it Return the screen to the upright position by pressing the CLOSE button on the edge of the screen panel Push the AUDIO button beside the screen to show the audio display and operate the PC card pla...

Page 207: ...lphabetical 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 card it will...

Page 208: ...ppropriate 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 the system goe...

Page 209: ...ns on the screen can also be selected with the joystick Move the joystick left or right and up or down until the icon is highlighted then press the ENT on the top of the joystick to select the icon If...

Page 210: ...ACK RANDOM in the display Press the RDM button again to return to normal play This feature when activated plays all files in each folder artist album in random order rather than in the order they are...

Page 211: ...tton again The SCAN function samples all the files on the PC card in the order they are recorded To activate the scan feature press and release the SCAN button You will see TRACK SCAN in the display Y...

Page 212: ...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 the parent folder The current folder...

Page 213: ...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 CONTINUED Song Search Function Playing a PC card EX L mod...

Page 214: ...the desired artist and the artist s file list is displayed In Title by Keyword mode enter the title name or any keyword by touching the letter icons on the screen Press the List icon to begin the song...

Page 215: ...see your dealer To play the radio when a PC card is playing press the AM FM button or touch the FM1 FM2 AM XM1 or XM2 icon If a disc is in the audio unit press the CD button or touch the CD icon to pl...

Page 216: ...le s Check the files in the disc There is a possibility that the files have been damaged It appears when the PC card is empty or there are no MP3 or WMA files in the PC card Save the MP3 or WMA files...

Page 217: ...you are listening to an AM station you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker and the station drifting in and out If you are listening to an FM station you will see the stereo indicator flicker...

Page 218: ...can 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...

Page 219: ...eep 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 edges T...

Page 220: ...licate mechanism If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit Damaged discs Poor quality discs 1 2 3 Additional Information on Recomme...

Page 221: ...ording 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 4 5 Protecting...

Page 222: ...ompressed in MP3 or WMA you can also see any other information track title file name folder name etc If you are playing a disc the system skips to the beginning of the next track file in MP3 or WMA fo...

Page 223: ...WMA mode you can use the seek function to select folders Press and hold the top of the CH button until you hear a beep to skip forward to the first file of the next folder Press the bottom to skip bac...

Page 224: ...e If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts you must then leave the system on for 1 hour before trying again You should have received a card that lists your audio system s code and serial numbers It is b...

Page 225: ...reset to 1 00 1 52 will reset to 2 00 You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour If the displayed time is before the half hour press and hold the CLOCK button then press the R reset button to s...

Page 226: ...t panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft The horn sounds and a combination of headlights...

Page 227: ...rearview is shown on the navigation system screen For the best picture always keep the rearview camera clean and do not cover the camera lens To avoid scratching the lens when you clean it use a moist...

Page 228: ...on the instrument panel comes on Press and release the SET DECEL button on the steering wheel The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated The crui...

Page 229: ...n This will cancel the cruise control To resume the set speed press the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will come back on To slow down in very small amounts tap t...

Page 230: ...l causes cruise control to cancel Tap the brake pedal Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed When you push...

Page 231: ...ction will help you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 226 Fuel Recommendation 226 Service Station Procedures 227 Refu...

Page 232: ...recommend in areas where it is available the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese based fuel additives such as MMT Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance and...

Page 233: ...me room in the fuel tank for the fuel to expand with temperature changes even though the tank is not full there may be a problem with your vehicle s fuel vapor recovery system The system helps keep fu...

Page 234: ...once The message should go off after several days of normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap To scroll to another display press the select reset knob The CHECK FUEL CAP message wi...

Page 235: ...p up slightly Reach in between the hood and the front grille with your fingers The hood latch handle is above the H logo Push this handle up until it releases the hood Lift the hood If the hood latch...

Page 236: ...it is near or below the lower mark see on page Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see on page for informat...

Page 237: ...gallon achieved is also provided The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle EPA estimates include Represents a combination...

Page 238: ...s underside adds weight and rolling resistance Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy Idling results in 0 miles per gallon If your vehicle has a manual transmission you can boost your fuel economy...

Page 239: ...n about your actual fuel economy Using frequency of fill ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles Comb...

Page 240: ...your vehicle These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle and are covered by warranty Although non Honda accessories may fit on your vehicle they may not meet factory specificati...

Page 241: ...bumps or other raised objects which could cause the airbags to deploy Non Honda wheels because they are a universal design can cause excessive stress on suspension components and are not compatible w...

Page 242: ...with the dual deck cargo shelf if equipped However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance tires and make it unsafe Before carry...

Page 243: ...etermine the combined weight of the driver and passenger that will be riding in your vehicle Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on yo...

Page 244: ...r the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Both are on a label on the driver s doorjamb Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Carrying Cargo 238 Max Load 850 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Max Load 850 lbs Passenger Weight 15...

Page 245: ...he cargo area placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible Tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop Do not stack items higher than...

Page 246: ...with your roof rack Do not exceed the dual deck cargo shelf load limit of 20 lbs on U S models and 10 kg on Canadian models Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf if the rear seats are folded down Do no...

Page 247: ...he floor of the cargo area The net may not prevent heavy items from being thrown forward in a crash or a sudden stop Your vehicle also has cargo hooks on the side panel in the cargo area They are desi...

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Page 249: ...tem TPMS and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off highway Driving Guidelines 244 Preparing to Drive 245 Starting the Engine 246 Automatic Transmission 247 Parking 252 Braki...

Page 250: ...any way that would raise the center of gravity You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating steering and braking that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle Your vehicle has higher grou...

Page 251: ...tened their seat belts see page When you start the engine check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel see page Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down...

Page 252: ...f the engine still does not start return to step 5 If the engine does not start within 15 seconds or starts but stalls right away repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down If the e...

Page 253: ...ng with the 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 To shift from an...

Page 254: ...utton to shift into Park The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch Press the brake pedal and press the release button on the side of the shift lever to shi...

Page 255: ...e engine is cold This helps the engine warm up faster Press the D3 switch on the side of the shift lever to turn this mode on or off the D3 mode indicator comes on whenever the D3 mode is selected D3...

Page 256: ...the red zone Use second gear For more power when climbing To increase engine braking when going down steep hills For starting out on a slippery surface or in deep snow To help reduce wheel spin When d...

Page 257: ...lease slot cover Using a small flat tipped screwdriver or metal fingernail file carefully pry on the edge of the cover to remove it Insert the key in the shift lock release slot Push down on the key w...

Page 258: ...mechanism in the transmission If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb Make sure the parking br...

Page 259: ...nt and rear disc brakes on all models have audible brake wear indicators If the brake pads need replacing you will hear a distinctive metallic screeching sound when you apply the brake pedal If you do...

Page 260: ...ement you will need to press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates However you may feel the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice If this indicator comes on...

Page 261: ...uch as gravel or snow than a vehicle without anti lock Test your brakes as instructed on page If the brakes feel normal drive slowly and have your vehicle repaired by your dealer as soon as possible A...

Page 262: ...g pull to the side of the road when it is safe and turn off the engine Reset the system by restarting the engine If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on while driving have the VSA system...

Page 263: ...ing your vehicle be sure to switch the VSA on again We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the VSA and traction control systems switched off Driving with varying tire or wheel sizes may cause t...

Page 264: ...he tire with the compact spare tire see page If you cannot make the low tire pressure indicator go out after inflating the tires to the specified values have your dealer check the system as soon as po...

Page 265: ...is monitored you must manually check the tire pressures monthly Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on the tir...

Page 266: ...eel is equipped with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind the valve stem You must use TPMS specific wheels It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by your dealer or...

Page 267: ...our vehicle s handling and performance It can also damage the engine and drivetrain Be sure to read the section on page if you plan to tow off paved surfaces Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle...

Page 268: ...nstable and cause it to sway The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is 6 060 lbs 2 750 kg The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle all occupants all accessories all ca...

Page 269: ...ou choose electric brakes be sure they are electronically actuated Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle s hydraulic system No matter how successful it may seem any attempt to attach trailer brakes...

Page 270: ...rrors if you cannot clearly see behind you or if the trailer creates a blind spot Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand you should have a qualified technician install a suitable con...

Page 271: ...misses Allow more time and distance for braking Do not brake or turn suddenly as this could cause the trailer to jackknife or turn over Drive slower than normal in all driving situations and obey post...

Page 272: ...the trailer to move to the left and turn the wheel right to move the trailer to the right Follow all normal precautions when parking including firmly setting the parking brake and putting the transmi...

Page 273: ...V behind a motorhome the transmission fluid must be changed every 2 years or 30 000 miles 48 000 km whichever comes first Extended Towing Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Driving 267 INTERIOR FU...

Page 274: ...nic sites and similar locations It is not designed for trail blazing mountain climbing or other challenging off road activities Be sure to store cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits...

Page 275: ...hole Starting with the shift lever in second 2 gear will help you have a smoother start on snow or ice Keep in mind that you will usually need more time and distance to brake to a stop on unpaved surf...

Page 276: ...ou do happen to get stuck because of inclement weather or other conditions choose a safe and appropriate course of action You should never use a jack to try getting unstuck A jack only works on firm l...

Page 277: ...nder messages on the information display and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself Maintenance Safety 272 Maintenance Minder 273 Fluid Locations 280 Adding En...

Page 278: ...items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic Some of the most important safety precautions are given here However we cannot warn you of...

Page 279: ...elease the select reset knob repeatedly until the engine oil life indicator appears see page Your vehicle displays engine oil life and maintenance service items on the information display to show you...

Page 280: ...indicator every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position The maintenance minder indicator will also come on and the maintenance item code s for other scheduled maintenance items needing...

Page 281: ...d maintenance done by your dealer The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change see page You can switch the information display from the eng...

Page 282: ...ntenance items displayed on the information display are in code For an explanation of these maintenance codes see page To change the information display from the engine oil life display to the odomete...

Page 283: ...vide competent efficient service Press the select reset knob for about 10 seconds The information display shows the reset mode initial display as shown Select the OIL LIFE indicator by turning the sel...

Page 284: ...hts taillights high mount brake light and license plate light monthly See page We recommend using Honda parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done These are manufactured to the same high qual...

Page 285: ...ban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel powered vehicles replace every 15 000 miles 24 000 km Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid If you tow...

Page 286: ...80 ENGINE OIL FILL CAP POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP WASHER FLUID Blue cap AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange handle BRAK...

Page 287: ...ully so you do not spill any Clean up any spills immediately Spilled oil could damage components in the engine compartment Reinstall the engine oil fill cap and tighten it securely Wait a few minutes...

Page 288: ...ight You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the information display Always change the oil and filter according to the maintenance messages shown on the information display The oi...

Page 289: ...not turn off the engine and check your work Refill the engine with the recom mended oil Engine oil change capacity including filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt then reinstall the drain bolt Ti...

Page 290: ...ly empty you should also check the coolant level in the radiator If the coolant level in the reserve tank is at or below the MIN line add coolant to bring it up to the MAX line Inspect the cooling sys...

Page 291: ...lant level should be up to the base of the filler neck Add coolant if it is low Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components...

Page 292: ...ability and prevents freezing in cold weather When you refill the reservoir clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth This will help to condition the...

Page 293: ...level is below the lower mark add fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower marks Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as shown in th...

Page 294: ...ct your dealer 6 Automatic Transmission Fluid 288 Use only Honda Genuine ATF Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid Do not mix with other transmission fluids Using transmission fluid other than Honda Genuine...

Page 295: ...drained and refilled with new fluid according to the maintenance messages shown on the information display Have your dealer replace the rear differential fluid Replace the brake fluid according to the...

Page 296: ...partment Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid You may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement but have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as po...

Page 297: ...ng a bulb handle it by its base and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Open the hood To change the h...

Page 298: ...sure the tabs are in their slots Pivot the hold down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly Make sure one of the three arrow...

Page 299: ...change the turn signal bulb on the driver s side remove the engine coolant reserve tank by pulling it out of its holder Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it one quarter turn co...

Page 300: ...the parking light front side marker on the driver s side remove the fuse box from its stay by pulling out Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise...

Page 301: ...a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the taillight assembly mounting screw under each cover Pull the taillight assembly out of the rear pillar Open the tailgate Place a cloth on the edge of the cover...

Page 302: ...sh the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Open the tailgate Place a cloth on the side edge of the cover Remove the cover by care...

Page 303: ...ush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean them Do not use bleach dye or cleaning solvents Let the belts air dry before you use the vehicle Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push t...

Page 304: ...ilter when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the information display It should be replaced every 15 000 miles 24 000 km if you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concent...

Page 305: ...blade assembly from the wiper arm Press and hold the lock tab Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab until it releases from the wiper arm When replacing a wiper blade make sure not to drop the...

Page 306: ...long the back edge remove the metal reinforcement strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make s...

Page 307: ...end of the blade out from the holder Slide the blade out of the holder Examine the new wiper blades If they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along the back edge remove the metal reinforcement s...

Page 308: ...l from being 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...

Page 309: ...ot due to a variation between gauges While tubeless tires have some ability to self seal if they are punctured you should look closely for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure The following char...

Page 310: ...rs down you will see a 1 2 inch 12 7 mm wide band across the tread This shows there is less than 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread left on the tire A tire this worn gives very little traction on wet roads You...

Page 311: ...vibration while driving A tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the wheel When you have new tires installed make sure they are balanced This increases riding comfort and tire life Fo...

Page 312: ...f that is not possible or necessary replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure t...

Page 313: ...may be lower than your original tires Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations Mount tire chains on your tires when required by driving conditions or local laws Install them only...

Page 314: ...clear coat that keeps the aluminum from corroding and tarnishing Cleaning the wheels with harsh chemicals including some commercial wheel cleaners or a stiff brush can damage the clear coat To clean t...

Page 315: ...e corrosion If additional battery maintenance is needed see your dealer or a qualified technician Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds If you need to connect...

Page 316: ...road If possible store your vehicle indoors 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 towe...

Page 317: ...e able to get going again If not you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 312 Changing a Flat Tire 313 If the Engine Won t Start 318 Jump Starting 320 If the En...

Page 318: ...pressure of the compact spare tire every time you check the other tires It should be inflated to Follow these precautions Never exceed 50 mph 80 km h This tire gives a harsher ride and less traction o...

Page 319: ...t out of the vehicle while you change the tire Open the tailgate Raise the cargo area floor lid by lifting up with the strap and remove it from cargo area by disengaging the tabs When you store the fl...

Page 320: ...the spare tire out of its well Loosen each wheel nut 1 2 turn with the wheel nut wrench Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change Turn the end bracket clockwise until...

Page 321: ...he spare tire wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth Wipe the hub carefully it may be hot from driving Put on the spare tire Put the wheel nuts back on finger t...

Page 322: ...Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt turn it over and put it back on the bolt Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole To remove the spacer cone squeeze the tabs on the...

Page 323: ...well Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged Your vehicle s original tire has a tire pressure monitoring system sensor To replace a tire refer to see page 21 20 19 22 260 Changing a Flat Tire C...

Page 324: ...erate Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Turn on the headlights and check their brightness If the headlights are very dim or do not come on at all the battery is discharged See on page Tur...

Page 325: ...blink rapidly see page Are you using the proper starting procedure Refer to on page Do you have fuel Check the fuel gauge the low fuel indicator may not be working There may be an electrical problem s...

Page 326: ...e illustration show you the order to connect the jumper cables You cannot start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it Turn off all the electrical acces sories heater A C stereo system lights etc Put t...

Page 327: ...booster battery Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle then from the booster battery Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the vehicle until everything is d...

Page 328: ...most immediately If it does wait until the temperature gauge reading comes down to the midpoint then continue driving If the temperature gauge reading stays at the red mark turn off the engine If you...

Page 329: ...emperature control dial to maximum heat Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available you can add plain water Remember to have t...

Page 330: ...r stays on the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure Serious engine damage is possible and you should take immediate action If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the eng...

Page 331: ...erased It can take several days of driving under various conditions to set the codes again If you have recently refueled your vehicle the indicator coming on could be due to a loose or missing fuel fi...

Page 332: ...ed as soon as possible see on page If the ABS indicator and the VSA system indicator come on with the brake system indicator have your vehicle inspected by your dealer immediately The brake system ind...

Page 333: ...or a blown fuse first Determine from the chart on pages and or the diagram on the fuse box lid which fuse or fuses control that device Check those fuses first but check all the fuses before deciding t...

Page 334: ...hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each one with the fuse puller provided on the back of the under hood fuse box cover Check each of the large fuses in the under...

Page 335: ...fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can Look for a blown wire inside the fuse If it is blown replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower Your vehicle has spare f...

Page 336: ...Radio ACC Key lock HAC Daytime Running Lights Front Wiper Power Window Relay Fuel Pump ACG ABS VSA Heated Seats Front Fog Lights Not used Rear Wiper ODS Occupant Detection System Meter SRS Right Headl...

Page 337: ...otor Main Fan Motor Rear Defogger Blower Hazard LAF Stop and Horn Power Seat DR RR HI Reclining Power Seat DR FR HI Sliding IGPS OIL LEVEL EPT L High Power Sound IG Coil FI Main MG Clutch DBW Interior...

Page 338: ...towing service or organization Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain It is very dangerous Refer to on page for non emergency towing information 266 On 4WD models The only way you can safel...

Page 339: ...38 Traction 338 Temperature 339 Tire Labeling 340 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 342 Emissions Controls 344 The Clean Air Act 344 Crankcase Emissions Control System...

Page 340: ...o the 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 co...

Page 341: ...f the engine block You can see the engine number through the window next to the H logo The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission Identification Numbers Technical Information 335...

Page 342: ...KJ20DR M11 Fuel tank Engine oil 15 3 US gal 58 4 4 US qt 4 2 4 2 US qt 4 0 5 6 US qt 5 3 1 32 US gal 5 0 1 88 US gal 7 1 Engine coolant Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential fluid 4WD Windshi...

Page 343: ...lights Rear turn signal lights Stop Taillights Back up lights License plate light Ceiling light Spotlights Cargo area light Rear side marker lights High mount brake light Refrigerant type Charge quan...

Page 344: ...pon the actual condi tions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate The...

Page 345: ...pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and exces...

Page 346: ...requirements of the U S Department of Transportation Whenever tires are replaced they should be replaced with tires of the same size Below is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each c...

Page 347: ...ir pressure the tire can hold The maximum load the tire can carry at maximum air pressure Date of manufacture Year Week FW6X 2202 Max Press Max Load Tire Labeling Maximum Tire Pressure Maximum Tire Lo...

Page 348: ...Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s h...

Page 349: ...g properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided by a separate telltale which displays the symbol TPMS when illuminated When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to...

Page 350: ...an agreement with Environment Canada at the time they are manufactured Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system This keeps gasses that build up in the engine s crankcase from going in...

Page 351: ...warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle Read your warranty manual for more informa tion The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work to gether in reducing emissions to l...

Page 352: ...converter ineffective Keep the engine well maintained The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place It can set on fire any combustible m...

Page 353: ...hicle retested within the next two or three days you can condition the vehicle for retesting by doing the following Make sure the gas tank is nearly but not completely full around 3 4 Without touching...

Page 354: ...not set see your dealer Select a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph 80 to 97 km h for at least 20 minutes Drive on the highway in D Do not use the cr...

Page 355: ...Customer Service Information 350 Warranty Coverages 351 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicles 352 Authorized Manuals 353 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 349...

Page 356: ...Mileage on your vehicle Your name address and tele phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you In Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands If you a...

Page 357: ...eage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors Please read your warranty booklet for details all exterior body panels are covered for rust through from the inside for the specified time...

Page 358: ...ich 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 To co...

Page 359: ...for each electrical circuit in your vehicle Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts Authorized Manuals Service Manual Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Body Repair...

Page 360: ...354...

Page 361: ...ng Fluid Level 287 D Mode 249 Shifting 247 Shift Lever Position Indicators 247 Shift Lever Positions 248 Shift Lock Release 251 Auxiliary Input Jack 217 Battery Charging System Indicator 60 324 Jump S...

Page 362: ...3 Changing Oil 281 How to 281 When to 279 Charging System Message 60 324 Check Fuel Cap Indicator 228 Checklist Before Driving 245 Child Safety 34 Booster Seats 51 Child Seats 34 39 Important Safety R...

Page 363: ...50 Starting 246 Ethanol in Gasoline 226 Evaporative Emissions Controls 344 Exhaust Fumes 54 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by 16 Fan Interior 127 Features 125 Filling the Fuel Tank 227 Filters Du...

Page 364: ...ety Precautions 6 Folding Rear Seat 102 104 Four way Flashers 76 Front Airbags 9 25 Front Seat Adjusting 95 Heaters 108 Airbags 9 25 Fuel 226 Check Fuel Cap Message 228 Fill Door and Cap 227 Low Fuel...

Page 365: ...orage Point 48 Inflation Proper Tire 302 Recommended Pressures 303 Inside Mirror 111 Inspection Tire 304 Installing a Child Seat 42 Instrument Panel 59 Instrument Panel Brightness 76 Instruments and C...

Page 366: ...oard Refueling Vapor Recovery 344 Outside Mirrors 112 Outside Temperature Indicator 69 Overheating Engine 322 Owner s Maintenance Checks 278 Oxygenated Fuels 226 Panel Brightness Control 76 Park Gear...

Page 367: ...t 94 Seats Adjusting the 95 Select Reset Button 66 Serial Number 334 Service Intervals 279 Service Manual 353 Service Station Procedures 227 Radiator Overheating 322 Radio CD Sound System 139 Radio Th...

Page 368: ...ART Ignition Key Position 81 Starting the Engine 246 In Cold Weather at High Altitude 246 With a Dead Battery 318 Steam Coming from Engine 322 Steering Wheel Adjustment 78 Anti theft Column Lock 81 St...

Page 369: ...n 338 Tires 302 Air Pressure 303 Chains 307 Checking Wear 304 DOT Tire Quality Grading 338 Inflation 302 Inspection 304 Labeling 340 Low Tire Pressure Indicator 64 258 Maintenance 305 Pressure Monitor...

Page 370: ...ance 306 Wrench Nut 314 Windows Auto Reverse 109 Operating the Power 109 Rear Defogger 77 Windshield Cleaning 73 Defroster 130 Washers 286 Wipers Windshield Changing Blades 299 Operation 73 Worn Tires...

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Page 374: ...API Premium grade 5W 20 detergent oil see page Oil change capacity including filter Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement see page Hon...

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