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Summary of Contents for 2011 Insight

Page 1: ...ted 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 version at the end of the model year P N 00X31 TM8 2010 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 6100 ...

Page 2: ... may not have some of these features The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing Honda Motor Co Ltd reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever Owner s Identification OWNER ADDRESS V I N DELIVERY DATE DEALER NAME DEALER ...

Page 3: ...mbol 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 instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble free while it preserves your investment When your vehicle needs maintenance keep in mind that your dealer s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems ...

Page 4: ...issions law requirements and or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes but it remains confidential California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags seat belt tensioners and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardou...

Page 5: ...safety information please read it carefully Your safety and the safety of others is very important And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility Of course it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle You must use your own good judgement on the vehicle how to use this vehicle correctly and safely Safety Me...

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Page 7: ...vices and vehicle storage flat tire jump starting overheating and fuses vehicle specifications tires and emissions controls warranty and contact information how to order Contents Driver and Passenger Safety 5 Index I Service Information Summary last page Your Vehicle at a Glance 3 Instruments and Controls 59 Features 159 Before Driving 295 Driving 313 Maintenance 349 Taking Care of the Unexpected ...

Page 8: ...s capacities and technical information This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience and details how to handle them Important information about the proper use and care of your vehicle s seat belts an overview of the supplemental restraint system and valuable information on how to protect children with child restraints Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indicator an...

Page 9: ... 124 DOOR LOCK TAB P 130 POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH P 130 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES P 146 PASSENGER S FRONT AIRBAG P 10 P 160 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CVT USB ADAPTER CABLE P 195 203 PADDLE SHIFTERS P 328 EX model with navigation system is shown MIRROR CONTROLS P 144 HAZARD WARNING BUTTON P 122 P 72 75 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 300 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM DRIVER S FRONT AIRBAG P 10 NAVIGATION SYSTEM AUDIO...

Page 10: ...HTNESS CONTROL KNOB P 76 MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS KM MILE CHANGE KNOB P 73 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 35 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED MIRROR P 123 145 AUXILIARY INPUT JACK P 264 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET EX model with navigation system is shown P 210 P 153 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS P 271 REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS P 118 P 263 P 346 NAVIGATION SYSTE...

Page 11: ...25 How Your Front Airbags Work 28 How Your Side Airbags Work 32 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work 33 How the SRS Indicator Works 34 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 34 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 35 Airbag Service 36 Additional Safety Precautions 37 Protecting Children General Guidelines 38 All Children Must Be Restrained 38 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat 39 The Pa...

Page 12: ... So don t drink and drive and don t let your friends drink and drive either A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts not replace them So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear them properly see page Children age 12 and under should ride properly rest...

Page 13: ...er the risk but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions regardless of the maximum speed posted Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous To reduce the possibility of such problems check your tire pressures and condition frequently and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance see page 389 Pay Appropriat...

Page 14: ...at tighten the front seat belts in a crash However you and your passengers can t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in the correct position and In fact some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly Your Vehicle s Safety Features always wear your seat belts 8 2 6 4 2 10 8 5 11 8 3 9 1 10 7 7 9 12 1 Safety Cage 2 Crush Zones 3 Seats and Se...

Page 15: ...ag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag Of course seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash But in most cases seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury Always wear your seat belt and make sure you wear it properly Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belt...

Page 16: ...he 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 curtain airbags to help protect the heads of the driver front passenger and passengers in the outer rear seating positions during a moderate to severe side or front impact see page for more information on how yo...

Page 17: ...ile allowing full control of the vehicle A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you 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 Airbags do...

Page 18: ... for how the door hatch open indicator works Your vehicle also has a door and hatch open indicator on the multi information display to indicate when a specific door or the hatch is not tightly closed You will see the appropriate indicator s for each condition You will also hear a beep when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and each time you open any door or the hatch with the key ...

Page 19: ...doors and the hatch also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the hatch when you come to a stop When one or more doors or the hatch are not tightly closed the corresponding indicator for each condition will come on The above example shows the front right and rear left doors and the hatch open When the hatch is not tightly closed this indicator will come on 106 Protecting A...

Page 20: ...he steering wheel and the chest In addition to adjusting the seat you can adjust the steering wheel up and down and in and out see page If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help Once a seat is adjusted correctly rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position...

Page 21: ...inst the occupant s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured The farther a seat back is reclined the greater the risk of injury See page for how to adjust the seat backs 138 Adjust the Seat Backs 3 Protecting Adults and Teens Driver and Passenger Safety 15 Reclining the seat back too far can re...

Page 22: ...ints will help protect occupants from whiplash and other crash injuries See page for how to adjust the head restraints and how the driver s and front passenger s active head restraints work 139 Adjust the Head Restraints 4 Protecting Adults and Teens 16 Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash Make sure head restraints are in pl...

Page 23: ...f the seat belt touches or crosses your neck or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height If necessary pull up on the belt again to remove any slack then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body CONTINUED Fasten and Position the...

Page 24: ...he chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased The front seats have adjustable seat belt anchors To adjust the height of an anchor squeeze the two release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed it has four positions After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints and put on their seat belts it is very important that they continue to sit upright well back in th...

Page 25: ...ies 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 In addition an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag Advice for Pregnant Women Pro...

Page 26: ... the vehicle and hurt someone If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle against other occupants or out of the vehicle Improperly replacing or covering front seat back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact Do not place hard o...

Page 27: ...astened the beeper 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 The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts You will also see a FASTEN SEAT BELT message on the multi information display If a front passeng...

Page 28: ... the belt During a collision or sudden stop the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body The lap shoulder belt goes over your shoulder across your chest and across your hips To fasten the belt insert the latch plate into the buckle then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched see page for how to properly position the belt To unlock the belt press the red PRESS b...

Page 29: ... freely To deactivate the lockable retractor unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract To refasten the seat belt pull it out only as far as needed The tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the front airbags In this case the airbags would not be needed but the additional restraint could be helpful If the tensioner is activated the SRS indicator comes on and the tensio...

Page 30: ...tails If a seat belt is worn during a crash it must be replaced by your dealer A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash they must be replaced 383 Honda Warranty Information Additional Inform...

Page 31: ...t Seat Belt Tensioners 5 Side Airbags 6 Driver s Seat Position Sensor 7 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors 12 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors Control Unit OPDS Sensors Control Unit 13 SRS Indicator 14 Side Curtain Airbags 15 Safing Sensor 16 Side Impact Sensors Second 8 Front Impact Sensors 9 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 10 Side Impact Sensors First 11 Occupant Position Detection System OPDS Sens...

Page 32: ... The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG see page Automatic front seat belt tensioners see page Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact or side impact Sensors that can detect whether a child is in the passenger s side airbag path and signal the control unit to turn the airbag off see page Sensors that can detect whether the driver s seat belt and the front passe...

Page 33: ... lbs 29 kg or less the weight of an infant or small child the passenger s front airbag will be turned off see page A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors the control unit the airbag activators the seat belt tensioners and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the ignition switch is in the ON II position An indicator on the inst...

Page 34: ...an happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin or threshold that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy In such cases the seat belt will provide sufficient protection and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision sensors will detect the vehicle s rapid deceleration Only the driver s airbag will d...

Page 35: ...front airbags SRS During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or both front airbags to deploy the airbags can inflate at different rates depending on the severity of the crash whether or not the seat belts are latched and or other factors Front airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal crashes CONTINUED Additional In...

Page 36: ...n the passenger s front airbag off Your front airbags are also advanced airbags The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag caused injuries to short drivers and children or small statured adults who ride in front For both advanced airbags to work properly Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly Failure to follow these instructions could damage the sensors or pr...

Page 37: ... system will work properly This includes A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger s seat Moving the front seat forcibly 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 against the folded rear seat Back seat passengers should...

Page 38: ... in front if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag s deployment path the airbag will 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 can also cause the side airbag to be shut off If you ever have a moderate to severe sid...

Page 39: ... front seat passenger should not use a cushion or another object as a backrest It may prevent the cutoff system from working properly To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags occupants should wear their seat belts and sit upright and well back in their seats One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe frontal collision which causes the front airbags to depl...

Page 40: ...ome on for several seconds and then go off see page If it doesn t come on stays on or comes on while driving without a passenger in the front seat have the system checked You will also see a CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM message on the multi information display You will also see a PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG OFF message on the multi information display The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your...

Page 41: ...e the seat as far to the rear as possible and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly Be aware that objects placed on the front seat can cause the indicator to come on If no weight is detected on the front seat the airbag will be automatically shut off However the indicator will not come on CONTINUED Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off Indi...

Page 42: ...s Any seat belt tensioner that activates must also be replaced Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself This must be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop If no obstructions are found have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat or with an adult riding there something ma...

Page 43: ...essary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800 999 1009 in the US or Honda Customer Relations at 1 888 9 HONDA 9 in Canada Additional Information About Your Airbags Do not expose the front passenger s seat back to liquid Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason Do not attempt to deactivat...

Page 44: ...e the number of child deaths and injuries every state Canadian province and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle 43 51 52 55 properly All Children Must Be Restrained Larger children must be restrained with a lap shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits them properly Infants and small children must be restrained in ...

Page 45: ...hildren may ride Children who ride in back are less likely to be injured by striking interior vehicle parts during a collision or hard braking Also children cannot be injured by an inflating front airbag when they ride in the back Even though your vehicle has an advanced front airbag system that automatically turns the passenger s front airbag off under certain circumstances see page please follow...

Page 46: ...trained 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 Canadian Models U S Models Protecting Children General Guidelines 40 SUN VISORS DASHBOARD SUN VISORS 10 09 02 13 46 43 31TM8610_045 ...

Page 47: ...ont Place the largest child in the front seat provided the child is large enough to wear the lap shoulder belt properly see page Move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible see page Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat see page Make sure the seat belt is properly positioned and secured see page If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact we stro...

Page 48: ... alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion possibly injuring themselves or others Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside the vehicle Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors turn on the ignition switch and open the hatch which can lead to accidental injury o...

Page 49: ...tes it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or seriously injure an infant An infant must be properly restrained in a rear facing reclining child seat until the child reaches the seat maker s weight or height limit for the seat and the child is at least one year old Only a rear facing child seat provides proper support for a baby s head neck and back It could also interfere ...

Page 50: ...at have a five point harness system as shown Many states Canadian provinces and territories allow a child one year of age or older who also meets the minimum size and weight requirements to transition from a rear facing child seat to a forward facing seat Know the requirements where you are driving and follow the child seat instructions Many experts recommend use of a rear facing seat up to age tw...

Page 51: ...he front move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible and be sure the child seat is firmly secured to the vehicle and the child is properly strapped in the seat Look for FMVSS 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box Rear facing for infants forward facing for small children Before purchasing a conventional child seat or using a previously purchased one we recommend that you test the seat in the specifi...

Page 52: ... to properly install a child seat A forward facing child seat is used in all examples but the instructions are the same for a rear facing child seat After selecting a proper child seat and a good place to install the seat there are three main steps in installing the seat All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap shoulder belt or with the LATCH Lower Anchors and Teth...

Page 53: ...kle or tongue away from the lower anchors Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren at the outer rear seats The lower anchors are located between the seat back and seat bottom and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point You can find lower anchors in the...

Page 54: ... over the seat back making sure the strap is not twisted Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly find a route where the strap can be tightened securely Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker 6 5 4 7 139 Installing a Ch...

Page 55: ...t out it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps In addition the lap shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a child seat 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 the latch plate into the buckle and remo...

Page 56: ...hese steps To remove slack it may help to put weight on the child seat or push on the back of the seat while pulling up on the belt To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat unlatch the buckle unroute the seat belt and let the belt fully retract A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat using one of the anchorage points shown above Sinc...

Page 57: ...back and through the head restraint legs If the tether strap is too long and cannot be tightened firmly find a route where the strap can be tightened securely Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions 1 2 3 49 Installing a Child Seat Driver and Passenger Safety 51 ANCHOR ANCHOR Outer Position Center Position TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK 10 09 02 13 48 13 31TM8610_056 ...

Page 58: ...r a child who must sit in front When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit for a forward facing child seat the child should sit in a back seat on a booster seat and wear the lap shoulder belt 1 2 Checking Seat Belt Fit Protecting Larger Children 52 Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in front can result in injury or death if the passenger s front airbag inflates If a child mus...

Page 59: ...eets federal safety standards see page and that you follow the booster seat maker s instructions A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the vehicle s or booster s seat back A child of this height should be tall enough to use the lap shoulder belt without a booster seat If a child who uses a booster seat must ride in front move the vehicle se...

Page 60: ...t a ride If you decide that a child can safely ride up front be sure to Carefully read the owner s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information Move the vehicle seat to the rear most position Have the child sit up straight back against the seat and feet on or near the floor Check that the child s seat belt is properly and securely positioned Of course c...

Page 61: ...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 let a child wear a seat belt across the neck Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm Two children should never use the same seat belt Do not put any accessories on a...

Page 62: ... The vehicle was in a crash that may have damaged the underside Select the fresh air mode Select the mode Set the fan speed to high Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting With the hatch open airflow can pull exhaust gas into your vehicle s interior and create a hazardous condition If you must drive with the hatch open open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown b...

Page 63: ...abels 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 CONTINUED U S models Canadian models U S models only Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 57 DASHBOARD RADIATOR CAP SUN VISORS 10 09 02 13 49 06 31TM8610_062 ...

Page 64: ...U S models Canadian models Safety Labels 58 DOORJAMBS 10 09 02 13 49 13 31TM8610_063 ...

Page 65: ...mobilizer System 127 Ignition Switch 128 Door Locks 130 Childproof Door Locks 131 Remote Transmitter 132 Hatch 136 Unlocking the Hatch 137 Seats 138 Front Seat Adjustments 138 Driver s Seat Height Adjustment 138 Head Restraints 139 Folding the Rear Seats Down 142 Armrest 143 Mirrors 144 Adjusting the Power Mirrors 144 Power Mirror Heaters 145 Power Windows 146 Parking Brake 148 Interior Convenienc...

Page 66: ...ORMATION DISPLAY P 62 INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES ECON BUTTON P 124 DOOR LOCK TAB P 130 POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH P 130 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES P 146 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 300 AUDIO SYSTEM P 166 NAVIGATION SYSTEM PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR P 35 PARKING BRAKE LEVER P 148 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CVT P 323 P 160 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 10 09 02 13 49 22 31TM8610_065 ...

Page 67: ...ICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR P 64 P 63 P 66 If equipped P 62 P 64 P 65 P 68 P 68 P 69 P 64 P 69 HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR P 67 LOW TEMPERATURE INDICATOR P 67 P 70 P 66 CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR P 69 CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR P 69 LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE TPMS INDICATOR 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM ...

Page 68: ...f you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops the indicator stops flashing but remains on If either of you do not fasten your seat belt while driving the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals and you will see a FASTEN SEAT BELT or FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT message on the multi information display For more information see page You will also see a CH...

Page 69: ...the engine is running the 12 volt battery is not being charged and you will also see a CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM message on the multi information display For more information see page This indicator has two functions It comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position It is a reminder to check the parking brake Driving with the parking brake not fully released can damage the brakes and...

Page 70: ...ve your vehicle checked at a dealer With this indicator on your vehicle still has normal braking ability but no anti lock function For more information see page This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If it comes on at any other time it indicates a potential problem with your front airbags This indicator will also alert you to a potential problem wit...

Page 71: ...ormation see page This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position It flashes when VSA is active see page If it comes on and stays on at any other time there is a problem with the VSA system You will also see a CHECK VSA SYSTEM message on the multi information display Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked Without VSA your vehicle...

Page 72: ...mally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If it comes on at any other time it indicates a problem in the integrated motor assist IMA system With the IMA indicator on the vehicle may not accelerate as it normally does Have the vehicle checked by the dealer as soon as possible You will also see a CHECK IMA SYSTEM message on the multi information display...

Page 73: ...t temperature is high If the indicator begins to blink while you are driving be sure to slow down to prevent overheating If the indicator stays on pull safely to the side of the road and turn off the engine See page for instructions and precautions on checking the engine s cooling system Do not drive the vehicle while the indicator is on or the engine may be damaged This indicator shows the temper...

Page 74: ...der to steer If you turn the steering wheel to the full left or right position repeatedly while stopping or driving at very low speed you may feel slightly harder steering in order to prevent damage to the steering system caused by overheating This may also happen if you hold the steering wheel on the full left or right position for a while This indicator comes on red if any door or the hatch lid ...

Page 75: ...nk or blinks rapidly it usually means one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out see pages and Replace the bulb as soon as possible since other drivers cannot see that you are signaling When you press the hazard warning button both turn signal indicators and all turn signals on the outside of the vehicle flash This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUIS...

Page 76: ...ee the message see page Most of the time this indicator comes on along with other indicators in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator SRS indicator VSA system indicator etc When the indicator comes on there are about 1 8 U S gal 6 9 of fuel remaining in the tank This indicator comes on when the security system is set For more information see page 76 89 267 On LX and EX mode...

Page 77: ...he econ mode on by pressing the ECON button with the ignition switch in the ON II position this indicator will come on You will also see the symbol on the multi information display with ECON ON or ECON OFF see page 75 ECON Mode Indicator Instrument Panel Indicators Instruments and Controls 71 10 09 02 13 50 56 31TM8610_076 ...

Page 78: ...as an ambient meter The color of the ambient meter changes automatically according to your driving style see page You can customize the setting of the ambient meter see page 73 103 318 Gauges Speedometer Ambient Meter 72 U S model is shown MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY SPEEDOMETER AMBIENT METER CHARGE ASSIST GAUGE TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE KM MILE CHANGE KNOB SEL RESET KNOB 10 09 02 13 51 02 31TM8610_077 ...

Page 79: ...emperature press the sel reset knob repeatedly For more information see page Each time you press and hold the km mile change knob the speedometer reading switches between miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h 78 Fuel Gauge Sel Reset Knob Km Mile Change Knob Gauges Instruments and Controls 73 SEL RESET KNOB KM MILE CHANGE KNOB Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level Running out of ...

Page 80: ...he IMA battery is too hot or too cold the IMA system limits the IMA battery s output power to protect the battery This disables the IMA assist and auto idle stop even though the battery level indicator on the multi information display may show that the battery is well charged see page Therefore if the motor assist is frequently used the battery becomes hot and starts to limit its output power It t...

Page 81: ... off several seconds after the key is inserted into the ignition switch There are three types of messages normal display messages engine oil life and maintenance messages and system messages You can select the displayed language and also customize some vehicle control settings to your liking with the multi information display and the three buttons on the steering wheel see page You will see an ECO...

Page 82: ...I position With the ignition switch in the ON II position the multi information display changes as shown on page each time you press the INFO button or SEL RESET button 78 Multi Information Display 76 U S model is shown SEL RESET BUTTON INFO BUTTON SEL RESET BUTTON INFO BUTTONS LX and EX models DX model 10 09 02 13 51 29 31TM8610_081 ...

Page 83: ...and maintenance item code s In the multi information display the system message is also displayed see page and you can customize your vehicle control settings see page The multi information display consists of an upper segment a middle segment and a lower segment 88 91 CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 77 MIDDLE SEGMENT U S model is shown LOWER SEGMENT UPPER SEGMENT 10 0...

Page 84: ... Flow Monitor IMA Battery Level Indicator See page 84 85 Press the INFO button Press the INFO button Press the SEL RESET button HFL See page 87 Average Fuel Economy Record See page 81 Engine Oil Life See page 80 Outside Temperature See page 80 Trip Computer See page 81 Eco Guide Feedback Monitor See page 81 10 09 02 13 51 41 31TM8610_083 ...

Page 85: ...o trip meters Trip A and Trip B Each trip meter works independently so you can keep track of two different distances When you reset Trip A average fuel economy A is reset at the same time When you reset Trip B average fuel economy B is reset In the customizing mode you can set Trip A and average fuel economy A to reset when you refuel your vehicle see page To reset a trip meter display it then pre...

Page 86: ...exhaust from surrounding traffic This can cause an incorrect temperature reading when your vehicle speed is under 19 mph 30 km h When you start your trip the sensor is not fully acclimatized therefore it may take several minutes until the proper temperature is displayed This shows the remaining engine oil life It shows 100 after the engine oil is replaced and the display is reset The engine oil li...

Page 87: ...the current driving cycle and 1 3 for the last three driving cycles in mpg U S models or l 100 km Canadian models Indicators in the trip computer show Average Fuel Economy Range Elapsed Time Average Vehicle Speed Instant Fuel Economy 317 CONTINUED Eco Guide Feedback Monitor Average Fuel Economy Records Trip Computer Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 81 U S model is shown DECELERAT...

Page 88: ... reset trip computer B You can customize the Trip A and Average Fuel Economy A reset condition on the multi information display see page This shows your vehicle s instant fuel economy in L 100 km When you turn off the engine the instant fuel economy mpg or L 100 km is also reset The average fuel economy will be reset when you reset the trip meter or if the vehicle s 12 volt battery goes dead or is...

Page 89: ...m the fuel economy you received over the last several miles U S or kilometers Canada so it will vary with changes in speed traffic etc If you want to reset the ELAPSED TIME manually go to the trip computer s ELAPSED TIME display and press and hold the SEL RESET button until the number resets You can customize the ELAPSED TIME reset conditions on the multi information display see page To reset the ...

Page 90: ...ons Example Descriptions Only IMA motor is powering the vehicle and IMA battery is discharging IMA motor is assisting the engine with powering the vehicle IMA battery is discharging and the system is consuming fuel IMA system is charging IMA battery Only engine is powering vehicle The system is consuming fuel Engine is powering vehicle and IMA system is charging IMA battery The system is consuming...

Page 91: ...ositions Level 0 Level 6 of the battery level reading The battery level reading may drop near the bottom under driving conditions that require IMA motor assistance for a long time such as prolonged acceleration or climbing a long hill The IMA motor will recharge the battery as you continue driving CONTINUED IMA Battery Level Indicator Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 85 LEVEL REA...

Page 92: ...ge Since the level is not read directly small sensing errors can over time cause the gauge to read higher than the actual battery level The system will then perform a correction and the battery level gauge reading will drop suddenly When this happens IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are disabled until the IMA battery is sufficiently recharged by normal driving This correction of the battery level gau...

Page 93: ...or make phone calls or visit the handsfreelink com website In Canada visit or call 888 528 7876 You can receive or make phone calls from your cell phone through your vehicle s HandsFreeLink HFL system without touching your cell phone 271 www handsfreelink ca Bluetooth On models with navigation system Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 87 10 09 02 13 52 58 31...

Page 94: ... the first time Most of the messages are displayed for about 5 seconds and then the normal display returns If there are several system messages to be shown the display switches these messages every 5 seconds To switch the message s before 5 seconds have elapsed press the INFO button on the steering wheel Even if you press the INFO button some messages stay on or come on again at regular intervals ...

Page 95: ... See page 21 See page 34 See page 34 See page 148 See page 371 See page 64 See page 418 See page 417 See page 416 See page 339 See page 415 See page 66 Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 89 U S U S Canada Canada 10 09 02 13 53 20 31TM8610_094 ...

Page 96: ...page 128 See page 129 See page 120 See page 345 See page 341 See page 342 See page 413 See page 323 See page 369 See page 352 See page 353 See page 354 See page 299 Multi Information Display 90 U S only U S only Canada only 10 09 02 13 53 34 31TM8610_095 ...

Page 97: ...move the shift lever out of Park the display will change to the normal screen If you try to enter the customizing mode while the vehicle is moving you will see a MUST STOP AND SHIFT TO PARK TO CHANGE SETTINGS message and you cannot change the settings If you want to change any vehicle control settings select CHG SETTING then press the SEL RESET button Refer to the table on the following pages abou...

Page 98: ...isplay Turn the ambient meter feature on or off Changes how long in seconds the interior lights stay on after you close the doors METER SETUP P 96 LIGHTING SETUP P 104 LANGUAGE SELECTION ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP DISPLAY TRIP A RESET with REFUEL ELAPSED TIME RESET DISPLAY KM MILES METER COLOR CHANGE INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME 97 98 99 100 101 103 105 TRIP B 15 sec ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH 5 F 0 F 5 F U S...

Page 99: ...ng it takes in seconds for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door Set Cancel all the customized settings as default SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPD OFF IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF 90 sec 60 sec 30 sec SET CANCEL DOOR SETUP P 106 DEFAULT ALL P 115 107 108 110 112 113 115 AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DOOR LOCK MODE KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLE...

Page 100: ...FO button until you see the setup you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection If you do not make any changes select EXIT The display returns to the normal display You can also use the select reset knob in the instrument panel Turn the knob to select a setting and press it to enter your selection If you want the settings as they were when the vehicle left the facto...

Page 101: ...ontrols 95 NORMAL DISPLAY CANADA U S METER SETUP See page 96 LIGHTING SETUP See page 104 DOOR SETUP See page 106 Press the SEL RESET button Press the INFO button Press the INFO button Press and hold the INFO button 10 09 02 13 54 08 31TM8610_100 ...

Page 102: ...e the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection While METER SETUP is shown press the SEL RESET button to enter the customize mode METER COLOR CHANGE DISPLAY KM MILES ELAPSED TIME RESET Meter Setup Multi Information Display 96 Press the SEL RESET button Press the INFO button Press the INFO button See page 103 See page 101 See page 97 See page 98 See page ...

Page 103: ...button to see the selections Select the desired language by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to LANGUAGE SELECTION and repeat the procedure again CONTINUED Multi Informat...

Page 104: ...ed value When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP DISPLAY and repeat the procedure again You can choose this item to customize from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to enter the setting Multi In...

Page 105: ...e customize item screen To cause Trip A and average fuel for trip A to reset every time you refuel your vehicle follow these instructions You can choose this item to customize from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to TRIP A RESET with REFUEL and repeat the procedure again Trip A Reset With Refuel CONTINUED Multi Information Displa...

Page 106: ...essing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button There are three elapsed time reset choices you can make IGN OFF The elapsed time is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position TRIP A The elapsed time is reset when Trip A is reset TRIP B The elapsed time is reset when Trip B is reset Multi Information Display 100 10 09 02 13 54 53 31TM8610_105 ...

Page 107: ...IME RESET and repeat the procedure again To change the displayed measurement in the trip computer and trip information and to switch between kilometers and miles follow these instructions You can choose this item to customize from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly CONTINUED Multi Information Display Display Km Miles Instruments and Controls 101 10 09 02 13 55 00 31TM8610_106 ...

Page 108: ...rmation also switches to kilometers or miles depending on the selected speedometer reading KM The displayed measurement in the trip computer and trip information is set to kilometers MILES The displayed measurement in the trip computer and trip information is set to miles When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item scree...

Page 109: ...the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the METER COLOR CHANGE SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to METER COLOR CHANGE and repeat the procedure again 72 Meter Color Change Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 1...

Page 110: ...ach time you press the INFO button the screen changes as shown in the illustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection Lighting Setup Multi Information Display 104 Press the SEL RESET button Press the INFO button Press the INFO button See page 105 10 09 02 13 55 21 31TM8610_109 ...

Page 111: ...and repeat the procedure again The interior lights fade out when you close all doors To change how long the lights stay on before they fade out follow these instructions You can choose this item to customize from LIGHTING SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Select the desired setting 15 sec 30 sec or 60 sec by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET bu...

Page 112: ...ustration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMER AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DOOR LOCK MODE Door Setup Multi Information Display 106 Press the INFO button Press the INFO button Press the SEL RESET button See page 107 See page 108 See page 113 See page 112 See page 110 10 09...

Page 113: ...he SEL RESET button You can choose this item to customize from DOOR SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to enter the selecting mode WITH VEHICLE SPEED The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph about 16 km h OFF The auto door lock mode is deactivated all the time CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 107 A T model is shown ...

Page 114: ...and repeat the procedure again There are five possible settings you can choose from DRIVER DOOR WITH SHIFT TO P The driver s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed ALL DOORS WITH SHIFT TO P All the doors unlock when you move the shift lever to Park with the brake pedal depressed Auto Door Unlock Multi Information Display 108 10 09 02 13 55 54 31TM8610_113...

Page 115: ...ose this item to customize from DOOR SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to enter the selecting mode Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button For example you choose DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to P you will see the above display OFF The auto door unlock is deactivated all the time CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 109 10 09 02...

Page 116: ... DOOR UNLOCK and repeat the procedure again To select whether the driver s door unlocks or all the doors unlock when you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter or the key follow these instructions You can choose this item to customize from DOOR SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly If you choose ALL DOORS With IGN OFF you will see the above display Door Lock Mode Multi Information Dis...

Page 117: ...ressing the SEL RESET button When your selection is successfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to DOOR LOCK MODE and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 111 10 09 02 13 56 14 31TM8610_116 ...

Page 118: ...button repeatedly When you push the LOCK button on the remote transmitter some exterior lights flash and a beeper sounds when you push the LOCK button again within 5 seconds to verify that the doors and the hatch are locked and the security system has set see page You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound 267 Keyless Lock Acknowledgment Multi Information Displa...

Page 119: ...ssage appears go back to KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT and repeat the procedure again You can choose this item to customize from DOOR SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter but do not open any of the doors within 30 seconds the doors and the hatch automatically relock and the security system sets CONTINUED Multi Information Display Instrument...

Page 120: ...ccessfully completed the display changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen Press the SEL RESET button to enter the selecting mode Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Multi Information Display 114 10 09 02 13 56 33 31TM8610_119 ...

Page 121: ...s press the INFO button to select SET then press the SEL RESET button When DEFAULT ALL is set you will see the above display for several seconds then the screen returns to the default all setting display If the setting is not successfully completed FAILED is shown for several seconds and then the screen goes back to SET UP Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL DEFAULT ALL Multi Informati...

Page 122: ...VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA OFF SWITCH BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE LINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS P 346 P 271 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED MIRROR AUXILIARY INPUT JACK P 264 ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET P 153 MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS P 76 P 123 145 CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS P 268 P 76 P 117 WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS NAVIGATION SYSTEM AUDIO SYSTEM P 166 REMO...

Page 123: ...Intermittent LO Low speed HI High speed Windshield washers The length of the wipe interval is varied automatically according to vehicle s speed Vary the delay by turning the adjustment ring If you turn it to the shortest 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 veh...

Page 124: ... 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 reservoir as the wind shield washer When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wiper activated the rear wiper operates automatically even if the rear wiper switch is off 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 125: ...cator comes on as a reminder This indicator stays on if you leave the lights on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or LOCK 0 position If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver s door Push the left lever forward until you hear a click The blue high beam indicator will come on see page Pull the lever ...

Page 126: ...ake They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off even if you set the parking brake The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch If you see a CHECK DRL SYSTEM message on the multi information display there is a problem with the daytime running light system Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked Daytime Running Lights Headlights 120 10 09 02 13 5...

Page 127: ...ition switch to the ON II position The knob on the instrument panel controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights Turn the knob to adjust the brightness with the ignition switch in the ON II position and the parking lights on When you turn the knob the multi information display changes to vertical bars that show you the current level You will hear a tone when you reach the maximum or mini...

Page 128: ... 10 seconds Push the button next to the audio system to turn on the hazard warning lights four way flashers This causes all four outside turn signal lights and both turn signal indicators in the instrument panel to flash Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic or if your vehicle is disabled Hazard Warning Button Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Wa...

Page 129: ...l rear windows can be accidentally damaged When cleaning the glass always wipe side to side The rear window defogger will clear fog frost and thin ice from the windows Push the defogger button to turn it on and off The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is on It also shuts off when you turn off the ignition switch You have to turn the defogger on again when you restart the vehic...

Page 130: ... off The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by modifying some vehicle functions When the ECON mode is on In addition when the ECON mode is on you may get more Eco Assist points see page The climate control system will have greater temperature fluctuations Engine performance will be different When you turn off and then restart the engine the ECON mode setting remains the same as previous...

Page 131: ...wheel in position Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up down in and out Make sure the lever is positioned securely at the bottom of the steering column as shown 1 3 4 2 Steering Wheel Adjustments Instruments and Controls 125 To adjust To lock LEVER Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and b...

Page 132: ...ay from liquids If they get wet dry them immediately with a soft cloth Two ignition keys come with your vehicle You should keep one of them in a safe place away from the vehicle as a spare They fit all the locks on your vehicle You should have received a key number tag with your keys You will need this number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced Use only Honda approved key blanks Keys and L...

Page 133: ...ystem may not recognize your key s coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object i e key chain is near the ignition switch when you insert the key As required by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including i...

Page 134: ... beeper If you turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY I position with the driver s door closed you will see an ACCESSORY I POSITION message on the multi information display to inform you of the key position You can insert or remove the key only in this position To turn the key the shift lever must be in Park and you must push the key in slightly If the front wheels are turned the anti theft lock m...

Page 135: ... key to turn off the beeper You will also see a REMOVE KEY message on the multi information display The shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch This is the normal key position when driving 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 ON II Ignitio...

Page 136: ...nd release it The remaining doors and the hatch unlock when you turn the key a second time within a few seconds To lock all doors and the hatch push the front of the master door lock switch on the driver s door pull the lock tab rearward on the driver s door or use the key on the outside lock on the driver s door Pushing the rear of the master door lock switch will unlock all doors and the hatch P...

Page 137: ... vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph U S 15 km h Canada or more all the doors and the hatch lock automatically When you shift to P after driving the driver s door unlocks If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch lockout prevention will not allow you to lock the driver s door With any door or the hatch open and the key in the ignition switch locking with master door lock switch is disa...

Page 138: ...terior lights will flash once When you press LOCK twice within 5 seconds the horn will sounds to verify that the doors are locked You cannot lock the doors if any door or the hatch is not fully closed or if the key is in the ignition switch If you press the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds you will hear a horn to verify that the security system has set Press this button once to unlock the driver...

Page 139: ...oon as possible Battery type CR1616 Press and hold this button for about 1 second to attract attention the horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds To cancel panic mode press any other button on the remote transmitter or turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Panic mode does not work when the key is in the ignition switch CONTINUED Remote Transmitter Care Rep...

Page 140: ...nner cover from the keypad by carefully prying on the edge with a coin Remove the old battery and note the polarity Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same side facing down then insert it in the keypad An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal Install the parts in reverse order To replace the battery 1 2 3 4 5 Rem...

Page 141: ...operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 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 dev...

Page 142: ... the master door lock switch or push UNLOCK twice on the remote transmitter Keep the hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the hatch and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior See on page To open the hatch push the release and lift up To close the hatch use the handle to lower it then press down on the back edge 56 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Hatch 136 INNER HANDLE RE...

Page 143: ...ehicle checked by your dealer Place a cloth on the top side of the cover to prevent scratches then use a small flat tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the hatch Push the release lever to the lower left as shown and push the hatch to open it Unlocking the Hatch Hatch Instruments and Controls 137 Unlock COVER RELEASE LEVER 10 09 02 13 59 11 31TM8610_142 ...

Page 144: ...t back and forth to make sure it is locked in position To adjust the seat forward 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 Make all adjustments before you start driving See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position s...

Page 145: ...m so the center of the back of the occupant s head rests against the center of the restraint The front and rear outer head restraints adjust for height You need both hands to adjust the restraint Do not attempt to adjust it while driving To raise it pull upward To lower the restraint push the release button and push the restraint down CONTINUED Head Restraints Adjusting the Head Restraint Seats In...

Page 146: ... the center head restraint should be adjusted up or down to match the passenger s height The seat back must be folded forward see page to get ceiling clearance for removal of the head restraints 142 For Rear Seat Head Restraints Seats Removing the Head Restraint 140 LEGS SEAT BACK SEAT BACK LEGS RELEASE BUTTON Rear Outer Position Rear Center Position CUSHION RELEASE BUTTON CUSHION 10 09 02 13 59 3...

Page 147: ...active head restraints If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat back and the head restraint will automatically move forward When reinstalling a head restraint put the legs back in place Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button Make sure the head restraint locks in position when...

Page 148: ... the floor before folding down the seats Lower the rear head restraints to their lowest positions If you fold down the right side seat back also adjust the rear center head restraint to its lowest position For a head restraint system to work properly Do not hang any items on the head restraints or from the restraint legs Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints Install each restraint in ...

Page 149: ... in front of the rear seat backs Do not put any heavy items on the seat back when it is folded down Reverse this procedure to return the seat back to the upright position Pull on the seat back to make sure it is latched If the seat back is not latched fully the seat belt will not work properly and you will see the red indicator behind the release lever as shown on the previous page 308 U S LX and ...

Page 150: ...to select the day or night position Move the selector switch to L driver s side or R passenger s side Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right left up or down When you finish move the selector switch to the center off position This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the Power Mirr...

Page 151: ...r window defogger button The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder Press the button again to turn the heaters and the defogger off This heated mirror function has a timer see page 123 On U S EX models and all Canadian models Power Mirror Heaters Mirrors Instruments and Controls 145 HEATED MIRROR BUTTON 10 09 02 14 00 11 31TM8610_150 ...

Page 152: ...w push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent and release it The window will automatically go down or up all the way To stop the window pull or push the window switch briefly AUTO Power Windows 146 DRIVER S WINDOW SWITCH FRONT PASSENGER S WINDOW SWITCH MAIN SWITCH Closing a power window on someone s hands or fingers can cause serious injury Make sure your passengers are a...

Page 153: ...stacle then use the window switch again The windows and the main switch feature will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch Opening either front door cancels this function When you push the main switch in the indicator comes on and the passengers windows cannot be raised or lowered Use the main switch when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselv...

Page 154: ...sed see page If you drive without releasing the parking brake a beeper will sound and you will also see a RELEASE PARKING BRAKE message on the multi information display 63 Parking Brake 148 PARKING BRAKE LEVER EX model is shown Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs A beeper will sound if the vehicle is put into gear with the parking brake on 10 09 0...

Page 155: ...GE HOLDERS CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT CARGO AREA COVER REAR DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER CENTER TRAY GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT AUXILIARY INPUT JACK SEAT BACK POCKETS UNDER FLOOR STORAGES CARGO AREA If equipped EX model with navigation system is shown VANITY MIRROR 10 09 02 14 00 33 31TM8610_154 ...

Page 156: ...edge then clip the mounting rods in the slots at both sides of the hatch opening To retract the cover slip the rods out of the hooks and guide the cover so it rolls back fully into its housing Do not store parcels on the cargo area cover The cover may break if weight is placed on it On Canadian EX model only Cargo Area Cover Interior Convenience Items 150 HANDLE MOUNTING ROD 10 09 02 14 00 39 31TM...

Page 157: ... into the side panel slightly and insert the other end into its holder Make sure the housing unit is securely placed so it will not come loose while you are driving You can store the cargo area cover under the cargo area floor Open the cargo floor lid Open the cargo area cover holder lids located on both sides of the cargo area floor 1 2 CONTINUED Storing the Cargo Area Cover Interior Convenience ...

Page 158: ...go floor forward To use the storage compartment located on the left side of the cargo area floor hold the strap and raise the lid Close the lid by pressing until it latches 3 4 Under Floor Storages Floor Storage Compartments Interior Convenience Items 152 STRAP LID CARGO FLOOR STORAGES CARGO AREA COVER 10 09 02 14 00 56 31TM8610_157 ...

Page 159: ...ed 120 watts or less 10 amps Be careful when you are using the beverage holders A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers Liquid can also spill from the front and rear door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors Use only resealable containers in the door pockets CONTINUED Beverage Holders Accessory Power Sockets Interior Convenience Items Instruments and ...

Page 160: ...le compartment pull up on the lever and lift the armrest To close lower the armrest and push it down until it latches The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left Close it with a firm push On EX models only On EX and U S LX models Console Compartment Glove Box Interior Convenience Items 154 LEVER 10 09 02 14 01 13 31TM8610_159 ...

Page 161: ...the center console To open the center pocket push on the knob To close it push the lid up until it latches Center Tray Center Pockets Interior Convenience Items Instruments and Controls 155 PARTITION KNOB Push LID An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt Always keep the glove box closed while driving 10 09 02 14 01 19 31...

Page 162: ...window Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle To use a coat hook slide it out slightly then pull it down Make sure the coat hook is pulled up when you are not using it This hook is not designed for large or heavy items On U S EX models and Canadian models Vanity Mirror Sun Visors Coat Hook Interior Convenience Items 156 COAT HOOK EX model is s...

Page 163: ...then fades out in about 30 seconds Turn on a spotlight by pushing the lens Push the lens again to turn it off You can use the spotlights at all times Unlock the driver s door with the key or remote transmitter Open any door To change the INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME setting see page If you leave any door open without the key in the ignition switch the ceiling light will go off after about 15 minute...

Page 164: ...s a cargo area light on the left side panel of the cargo area It comes on when you open the hatch Cargo Area Light Interior Lights 158 U S EX model Push CARGO AREA LIGHT Push SPOTLIGHTS 10 09 02 14 01 43 31TM8610_163 ...

Page 165: ...or Messages 192 Playing an iPod 193 iPod Error Messages 199 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device 200 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages 209 Playing the FM AM Radio 210 Playing a Disc 216 Disc Player Error Messages 226 Playing a PC card 227 PC Card Player Malfunction 240 Playing an iPod 241 iPod Error Messages 248 Playing a USB Flash Memory Device 249 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages 257 FM ...

Page 166: ...ITIONING BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON OFF BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTON FAN CONTROL BAR U S EX model and Canadian models 10 09 02 14 01 53 31TM8610_165 ...

Page 167: ...e display Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control 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 preference During the auto idle stop the air conditioning system will be turned off If the ECON mode is selected the fan may also be turned off Turning this dia...

Page 168: ...nly To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting you should have the fan running at all times Press the side of the bar to increase the fan speed and airflow Press the side of the bar to decrease them 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 169: ...irculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions then return to fresh air mode The outside air intakes for the climate control system are at the base of the windshield Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris When the fresh air indicator is on air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions Keeping the s...

Page 170: ...rease airflow to the windshield close the corner vents For faster defogging manually set the fan speed to high For your safety make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving When you select the system automatically switches to fresh air mode and turns on the A C For faster defrosting manually set the fan speed to high You can also increase airflow to the windshield by closi...

Page 171: ...r is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature humidity sensor is next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them Climate Control System Sunlight Temperature and Humidity Sensors Features 165 TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR 10 09 02 14 02 37 31TM8610_170 ...

Page 172: ...r LX and EX models without navigation system see pages through For EX model with navigation system see pages through For Insight model see pages through 167 178 179 209 210 257 Audio System Features 166 EX models with navigation system Insight model LX and EX models without navigation system 10 09 02 14 02 45 31TM8610_171 ...

Page 173: ...Playing the AM FM Radio Insight model Features 167 AM BUTTON FM BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS POWER VOLUME KNOB SEEK SKIP BAR TUNE KNOB A SEL SCAN BAR 10 09 02 14 02 49 31TM8610_172 ...

Page 174: ... 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 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 side of the bar again The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed To cha...

Page 175: ...press the A SEL side of the bar This restores the presets you originally set Press the left side of the A SEL SCAN bar You will see A SEL flashing in the display and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds It stores the frequencies 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 ...

Page 176: ... 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 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 You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system see page The audio system ...

Page 177: ...ng a Disc Insight model Features 171 REPEAT BUTTON EJECT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON A SEL SCAN BAR CD AUX BUTTON TUNE KNOB LOAD INDICATOR DISP BUTTON SEEK SKIP BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB 10 09 02 14 03 20 31TM8610_176 ...

Page 178: ...WMA format WMA will appear in the display You can select up to 99 folders or up to 255 tracks files If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management DRM the audio unit displays FORMAT and then skips to the next file Video CDs and DVDs do not work in this unit Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text d...

Page 179: ...n a disc if the disc was recorded with text data You can see the album artist and track name in the display If a disc is recorded in MP3 or WMA you can see the folder and file name and the album artist and track tag With the folder name you will see the FOLDER indicator in the display The TRACK indicator is shown with the file or track name The display shows up to 10 characters of selected text da...

Page 180: ...EEK SKIP bar while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks files in MP3 WMA mode When playing a CD DA with text data the album and track name are shown in the display With a disc in MP3 or WMA the display shows the folder and file name You will also see some text data under these conditions When a new folder file or track is selected When you change the audio mode to play a disc wit...

Page 181: ...MA 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 activated replays all files in the selected folder in the order they are compressed To activate folder repeat press the RPT button twice You will see F RPT in the display The system continuously replays the cur...

Page 182: ...AN in the display You 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 the SEEK SKIP bar also turns off the scan feature Each time you press and release the SCAN bar the mode changes from scan to folder scan then to normal play This feature when activa...

Page 183: ...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 playing press the CD AUX button You can also eject the disc when the ignition switch is off To play the radio when a disc is playing press the AM or FM button Press the CD AUX button again to switch back to the disc play...

Page 184: ...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 and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Cause Error Message Solution 261 Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error Current track will be skipped The next supported track or file pl...

Page 185: ... AM Radio LX model and EX model without navigation system Features 179 SEEK BUTTON A SEL BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS VOL SELECT KNOB FM AM BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON 10 09 02 14 04 14 31TM8610_184 ...

Page 186: ... a higher frequency or left to tune to a lower frequency To turn it off press the VOL SELECT knob or button or button The system will return to the normal display about 10 seconds after you stop adjusting the tune mode The SEEK function searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal To activate it press and hold the or side of the SEEK button until you hear ...

Page 187: ...u can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described press the A SEL button This restores the presets you originally set For information on FM AM radio frequencies and reception see page Each preset button can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM Select the desired band AM or FM Use the tune seek or scan function to tune the radio to a desired station Pick a p...

Page 188: ...ll see the RDS INFO ON message on the display If the station you are listening to is an RDS station the display shows the station name If the station you are listening to is not an RDS station the display continues to show the frequency with the PS name display function on When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button the display shows RDS INFO OFF Radio Data System RDS Program Serv...

Page 189: ...ned with religion CLASSIC Classical music JAZZ Jazz INFO News information sports talk shows foreign language personality public college and weather TRAFFIC Traffic information Press or 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 category If you do nothing wh...

Page 190: ...ory information This can help you to find a station in your favorite category To activate it press the or side of the SEEK button You will see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it When the system finds a station the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 5 seconds If the system does not find a station NOTHING will blink for about 5 seconds then the syste...

Page 191: ...ing a mode 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 The SVC has four modes SVC OFF SVC LOW SVC MID and SVC HIGH Turn the VOL SELECT 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 You can use the instr...

Page 192: ...Disc LX model and EX model without navigation system 186 TITLE BUTTON CD BUTTON DISC SLOT EJECT BUTTON SEEK BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTON RDM BUTTON RPT BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON 10 09 02 14 05 17 31TM8610_191 ...

Page 193: ...s in total When there are more than 99 folders in a disc the audio display only shows two digits If a file on a WMA disc is protected by digital rights management DRM the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED and then skips to the next file If you have a disc that is a combination of CD DA tracks and MP3 WMA files you can choose the format to listen by pressing the CD button Video CDs and DVDs will not ...

Page 194: ...d in MP3 or WMA you can see the folder and file name and the album artist and track tag Each time you press the TITLE button the display shows you the text if the disc was recorded with text data Insert a disc about halfway into the disc slot The drive will pull 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 curren...

Page 195: ... to the beginning of the next track files in MP3 WMA mode Press and release the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current track Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track To move rapidly within a track press and hold the or the button You can also operate the track selection by using the VOL SELECT knob Press the VOL SELECT knob and you will see SEL in the display Tu...

Page 196: ... The system will then select and play files randomly This continues until you deactivate folder random play by pressing and holding the RDM button Each time you press and release the RDM button the mode changes from folder random play to within a disc random play then to normal play This feature when activated replays all the files in the selected folder in the order they are compressed in MP3 WMA...

Page 197: ...g Press the FM AM button to switch to the radio while a disc is playing To play the disc press the CD button If you turn the system off while a disc is playing either with the button or by turning off the ignition switch the disc will stay in the drive When you turn the system back on the disc will begin playing where it left off For information on how to handle and protect compact discs see page ...

Page 198: ...le to a dealer Solution Cause Error Message 261 Current track will be skipped The next supported track or file plays automatically Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc Check the disc for serious damage signs of deformation excessive scratches and or dirt see page 261 Insert the disc again If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed consult your dealer Do not try to force t...

Page 199: ... LX model and EX model without navigation system Features 193 BUTTON BUTTON TITLE BUTTON BUTTON AUX BUTTON iPod INDICATOR USB INDICATOR RDM BUTTON RPT BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON 10 09 02 14 06 12 31TM8610_198 ...

Page 200: ...les on the iPod with the same controls used for the in dash disc player To play an iPod connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment by using your dock connector then press the AUX button The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position The iPod will also be recharged with the ignition switch in these positions The system will only play songs stored on the iPod wi...

Page 201: ...splay check the connections and try to reconnect the iPod a few times If the audio system still does 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 1 2 3 www apple com itunes CONTINUED Connecting an iPod Playing an iPod U S LX model and EX model without navigation system Features 195 DOCK CONNECTOR ...

Page 202: ...ton Each time you press the TITLE button the display mode switches between the album name the song name the artist name or name off which turns off the text display The display shows up to 16 characters of the selected data If the text data has more than 16 characters you will see the first 15 characters and the indicator in the display Press and hold the TITLE button until the next 16 characters ...

Page 203: ...and pressing the TITLE button cancels this setting mode You can select any type of repeat and shuffle mode by using the RPT button or the RDM button This feature continuously plays a file To activate the repeat feature press the RPT button You will see RPT in the display To turn it off press the RPT button again This feature plays all available files in a selected list playlists artists albums or ...

Page 204: ...ect the iPod at any time when you see the OK to disconnect message in the iPod display Always make sure you see the OK to disconnect message in the iPod display before you disconnect it Make sure to follow the iPod s instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable The displayed message may vary on models or versions On some models there is no message to disconnect I...

Page 205: ...audio system off and turn it on again Do not reconnect the device that caused the error Appears when the iPod is empty Store some files in the iPod Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected See page 194 for the specification information for iPods If it appears when a supported iPod is connected update the iPod software to the newer version Appears when the system dose not acknowledge the iPod ...

Page 206: ...y Device U S LX model and EX model without navigation system 200 TITLE BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON USB INDICATOR AUX BUTTON SEEK SKIP BUTTON RDM BUTTON RPT BUTTON VOL SELECT BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON 10 09 02 14 07 05 31TM8610_205 ...

Page 207: ...s MP3 WMA or AAC when a USB flash memory device is playing The USB flash memory device limit is up to 700 folders or up to 65535 files Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this audio unit This audio system can operate the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the in dash disc player To play a USB flash memory device connect it to the USB ada...

Page 208: ...hey begin to play Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text data Depending on the type of encoding and writing software used there may be cases where character information does not display properly We recommend backing up your data before playing a USB flash memory device Some devices cannot be powered or charged via the USB a...

Page 209: ...onnected the USB indicator is shown in the display Connect the USB flash memory device to the USB connector correctly and securely 1 2 Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device Playing a USB Flash Memory Device U S LX model and EX model without navigation system Features 203 USB CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE 10 09 02 14 07 24 31TM8610_208 ...

Page 210: ...the artist name the album name the song name or name off which turns off the text display The display shows up to 16 characters of the selected data If the text data has more than 16 characters you will see the first 15 characters and the indicator in the display Press and hold the TITLE button until the next 16 characters are shown To select a different folder press the button or button Press the...

Page 211: ... any type of repeat random and scan modes by using the RPT button RDM button or SCAN button Pressing the button goes back to the previous display and pressing the TITLE button cancels this setting mode To Select a File from Folder and File Lists To Select Repeat Random or Scan Mode Playing a USB Flash Memory Device U S LX model and EX model without navigation system Features 205 Folder Selection T...

Page 212: ...ou will see F RPT in the display To turn it off press and hold the RPT button Each time you press and release the RPT button the mode changes from file repeat to folder repeat then to normal play This feature plays all the files in random order To activate the track random feature press the RDM button You will see RDM in the display To turn it off press and hold the RDM button REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT...

Page 213: ...re stored To activate the scan feature press the SCAN button You will see SCAN in the display You will get a 10 second sampling of each file in the folder Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of the scan mode and play the last file sampled This feature plays the files in the current folder in random order To activate the folder random feature press the RDM button repeatedly You will see F RDM...

Page 214: ...s follow the USB flash memory device s instructions when you remove it When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing the display shows USB NO DATA If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device the system will begin playing where it left off To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Device Playing a USB Flash Memory Device U S LX model and ...

Page 215: ...r Appears when the files in the USB flash memory device are DRM or an unsupported format This error message appears for about 3 seconds then plays the next song Appears when the USB flash memory device is empty or there are no MP3 WMA or AAC files in the USB flash memory device Save some MP3 WMA or AAC files in the USB flash memory device Appears when an unsupported device is connected See page 20...

Page 216: ...dio EX model with navigation system 210 TUNE BAR SCAN BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS AM FM BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB FM1 ICON SOUND ICON AM ICON BACK GROUND ICON AUTO SELECT ICON FM2 ICON 10 09 02 14 08 07 31TM8610_215 ...

Page 217: ...ted band tune seek scan the preset buttons and auto select Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency Press the side of the bar to tune to a higher frequency and press the side to tune to a lower frequency Press and hold the or side of the TUNE bar until you hear two beeps to change the frequency rapidly Release the bar when the display reaches the desired frequency Turn the system ...

Page 218: ...utton s frequency is shown on the bottom of the audio display If you do nothing 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 Each preset button can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM Select the desired band AM or FM Use the tune seek or scan function to tune the radio to a...

Page 219: ...o 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 preset buttons as previously described touch the AUTO SEL icon This restores the presets you originally set For information on FM AM radio frequencies and reception see page You can adjust the sound on the navigation screen To adjust the sound ...

Page 220: ...elect the mode If you feel the sound is too loud choose low If you feel the sound is too quiet choose Hi Adjusts the treble To adjust the treble and bass touch either or on the treble or bass adjustment bar The adjustment bar on the lower right display shows you the current setting You can also select the icon with the joystick Move it up and down to move the highlighting and scroll through lists ...

Page 221: ... can select the background screen to display the sound level There are three screen modes level the sound level is shown with the vertical bars spectrum analysis the sound level appears as ripples of water and off Each time you touch the background icon the display changes 121 Audio System Lighting Screen Mode Playing the AM FM Radio EX model with navigation system Features 215 10 09 02 14 08 44 3...

Page 222: ...avigation system 216 SCAN BUTTON JOYSTICK AUDIO BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB OPEN BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON REWIND BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON TUNE BAR CD ICON CD AUX BUTTON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON 10 09 02 14 08 49 31TM8610_221 ...

Page 223: ...o 999 tracks If the disc has a complex structure it takes a while to read the disc before the system begins to play it If you have a disc that is a combination of CD DA tracks and MP3 WMA files you can choose the format to listen to by pressing and holding the CD AUX button CONTINUED To Play a Disc In dash single player Playing a Disc EX model with navigation system Features 217 Do not use discs w...

Page 224: ... on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text data If an MP3 or WMA file is protected by digital rights management DRM the audio unit displays FILE ERROR and then skips to the next file Playing a Disc EX model with navigation system 218 NOTE 10 09 02 14 08 59 31TM8610_223 ...

Page 225: ...o 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 Do not use the folded down 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 CONTINUED To Load a Disc Playing a Disc EX model with navigation system...

Page 226: ...th text data it will not be displayed You can use the preset buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks files in MP3 or WMA mode Each preset button s function is shown on the bottom of the screen 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 ENT on the top of the joystick to se...

Page 227: ...eat To continuously replay a track file in MP3 or WMA mode press and release the RPT button preset 1 button You will see TRACK REPEAT in the display Press the RPT button again to turn it off To select a different folder press either side of the TUNE bar to move to the beginning of the next folder Press the side of the TUNE bar to skip to the next folder and the side to move to the beginning of the...

Page 228: ...s continues until you deactivate folder random by pressing the RDM button again or if you select a different folder with the TUNE bar The scan function samples all tracks files in MP3 or WMA in the order they were recorded To activate scan press and release the SCAN button You will see TRACK SCAN in the display You will get a 10 second sampling of each track file on the disc Press the SCAN button ...

Page 229: ...n 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 seconds each After playing the first file of the last folder the system goes to normal play Pressing either SKIP button preset 5 button or 6 button selecting a different folder with the TUNE bar or pressing the SCAN button also turns off fol...

Page 230: ...file With a disc in MP3 or WMA touch the folder icon on the upper left of the screen to move to the parent folder The current folder is highlighted in blue To play the radio when a disc is playing press the AM FM button or touch the FM1 FM2 or AM icon If a PC card is in the audio unit touch the CARD icon to play the PC card Press the CD AUX button again or touch the CD icon to switch back to the i...

Page 231: ...page To remove a disc from the audio unit fold back the screen by pressing the OPEN button see page Press the disc eject button to remove the disc If you eject the disc but 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 AUX button 219 260 Removing a Disc Protecting Discs Playing a Disc EX model with nav...

Page 232: ...u cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Solution Cause Error Message Press the eject button and pull out the disc Make sure it is inserted correctly in the disc player Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged Press the eject button and pull out the disc Check the disc for damage or deformation If the disc cannot be pulled out or the error message does not disappear after the disc is ...

Page 233: ...ures 227 REPEAT BUTTON SKIP BUTTON FAST FORWARD BUTTON REWIND BUTTON JOYSTICK PLAY MODE ICON TRACK LIST ICON POWER VOLUME KNOB RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTON PC CARD ICON TUNE BAR SCAN BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON OPEN BUTTON 10 09 02 14 10 00 31TM8610_232 ...

Page 234: ...he recommended memory card with the appropriate adapter if an adapter is needed Some memory cards will not work in this unit The PC card player reads and plays cards in MP3 or WMA formats Depending on the format the screen will indicate MP3 or WMA when a card is playing The card limit of the player is 255 folders and 999 tracks If the card has a complex structure it takes some time for the system ...

Page 235: ...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 Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text data In WMA format DRM digital rights management files cannot be played If the system finds a DRM file it skips that file and plays the next ...

Page 236: ... edge of the screen panel Press the AUDIO button beside the screen to show the audio display and operate the PC card player You can also operate the audio system without using the control icons on the audio screen Press any of the appropriate control buttons The status bar appears on the bottom of the screen On the navigation screen you can see the audio information whenever you touch the AUDIO IN...

Page 237: ... the order they were added to the card 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 not be displayed on the screen CONTINUED To select a play mode Playing a PC card EX model with navigation system Features 231 MODE INDICATOR PLAY MODE ICON PLAY MODE ICON PLAY MODE ICON MODE INDICATOR MOD...

Page 238: ...appropriate icon or move the joystick then press 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 goes into the selected play mode after playing the current file Playing a PC card EX model with navigation system 232 PLAY MODE ICON 10 09 02 14 10 33 31TM8610_237 ...

Page 239: ... joystick Move the joystick left or right and up or down until the icon is highlighted then press ENT on the top of the joystick to select the icon Each time you press and release preset 6 button the player skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press and release preset 5 button to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous f...

Page 240: ... mode press and hold the RPT button preset 1 button for 2 seconds You will see FOLDER REPEAT ARTIST REPEAT or ALBUM REPEAT in the display The system continuously replays the current folder artist album Press and hold the RPT button again to turn it off Pressing the RDM button or selecting a different folder artist album with the TUNE bar also turns off the repeat feature This feature plays the fil...

Page 241: ...selects and plays files randomly This continues until you deactivate each random play by pressing the RDM button again 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 SCAN ARTIST SCAN or ALBUM SCAN in the display The system plays the first file in the folder for a...

Page 242: ...track list menu appears on the display 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 is highlighted in blue In artist mode the artist name is also displayed on the right side of each selectable icon Select the desired file Using a Track List Playing a PC card EX model with navigation ...

Page 243: ...st 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 model with navigation system Features 237 RETURN ICON ALBUM NAME Folder mode is shown SONG SEARCH ICON TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON ARTIST ICON ALBUM ICON 10 09 02 14 11 09 31TM8610_242 ...

Page 244: ...rch To cancel the selected letter touch the Delete icon To select more 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 screen Select the desired file by touching the appropriate icon or moving the joystick and pressing ENT Playing a PC card EX model wi...

Page 245: ... FM2 or AM icon If a disc is in the audio unit press the CD AUX button or touch the CD icon to play the disc Touch the CARD icon to switch back to the PC card player If you turn the system off while a PC card is playing either with the power volume knob or by 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 o...

Page 246: ...t you cannot return the screen to the upright position To return the screen to the upright position press the CLOSE button You can also eject a card when the ignition switch is off If there is a problem with the PC card player see your dealer 219 Removing a PC Card PC Card Player Malfunction Playing a PC card EX model with navigation system 240 10 09 02 14 11 30 31TM8610_245 ...

Page 247: ... EX model with navigation system Features 241 USB ICON SKIP BUTTON iPod INDICATOR POWER VOLUME KNOB JOYSTICK AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SKIP BUTTON 10 09 02 14 11 35 31TM8610_246 ...

Page 248: ...audio files on the iPod with the same controls used for the in dash disc player To play an iPod connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment by using your dock connector then press the CD AUX button The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position The iPod will also be recharged with the ignition switch in these positions The system will only play songs stored on ...

Page 249: ...Pod may need to be reset Follow the instructions that came with your iPod or you can find reset instructions online at The current file number and total of the selected playable files are displayed on the screen It also shows the artist album and track file names on the screen 1 2 3 www apple com itunes CONTINUED Connecting an iPod Playing an iPod EX model with navigation system Features 243 DOCK ...

Page 250: ...les Each time you press the SKIP button Preset 6 button the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press the SKIP button Preset 5 button to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file If you select ALL on either the artists or albums list all available files on the selected list are played To Select a File from iPo...

Page 251: ...ess the AUDIO button to show the audio display then touch the Track List icon The track list menu appears on the display To scroll through the display touch the or icon on the side of the screen To go back to the previous display touch the Return icon To play a file touch its icon on the screen The current folder is highlighted in blue CONTINUED Using a Track List Playing an iPod EX model with nav...

Page 252: ...tton Preset 1 button again This feature plays all available files from the selected items in the iPod menu list playlists artists albums or songs in random order To activate the track random feature press the RDM button Preset 2 button You will see TRACK RANDOM in the display To turn it off press the RDM button Preset 2 button To Select Repeat or Random Mode REPEAT TRACK RANDOM Playing an iPod EX ...

Page 253: ...ect message in the iPod display before you disconnect it Make sure to follow the iPod s instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable The displayed message may vary on models or versions On some models there is no message to disconnect When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing the navigation screen shows NO DATA If you reconnect the same iPod the system may...

Page 254: ...n turn the audio system off and turn it on again Do not reconnect the device that caused the error Appears when the iPod is empty Store some files in the iPod Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected See page 242 for the specification information for iPods If it appears when a supported iPod is connected update the iPod software to the newer version Appears when the system dose not acknowledg...

Page 255: ...EX model with navigation system Features 249 AUDIO BUTTON USB ICON SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON JOYSTICK POWER VOLUME KNOB CD AUX BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON TUNE FOLDER BAR WMA MP3 INDICATOR 10 09 02 14 12 29 31TM8610_254 ...

Page 256: ...ell Some USB flash memory devices such as devices with security lock out features etc will not work in this audio unit The audio system reads and plays the audio files on the USB flash memory device in MP3 WMA or AAC formats Depending on the format the display shows MP3 WMA or AAC when a USB flash memory device is playing The USB flash memory device limit is up to 700 folders or up to 65535 files ...

Page 257: ...ce Some devices cannot be powered or charged via the USB adapter If this is the case use the accessory adapter to supply power to your device Depending on the type and number of files it may take some time before they begin to play Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text data Depending on the type of encoding and writing sof...

Page 258: ... audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE FILE and then skips to the next file Connect the USB flash memory device to the USB connector correctly and securely When the USB flash memory device is connected and the USB mode is selected on the audio system the WMA or MP3 indicator is shown on the navigation screen It also shows the folder and file numbers and the elapsed time on the screen 1 2 Connecting a USB...

Page 259: ...ide to skip to the beginning of the previous folder You can also select a file directly from a track list on the audio display Press the AUDIO button to show the audio display then touch the Track List icon The track list menu appears on the display To scroll through the display touch the or icon on the side of the screen To go back to the previous display touch the Return icon To play a file touc...

Page 260: ...ff press the RPT button Preset 1 button This feature replays all the files in the selected folder in the order they are stored To activate the folder repeat feature press and hold the RPT button Preset 1 button You will see FOLDER REPEAT in the display To turn it off press and hold the RPT button Preset 1 button To Select Repeat Random or Scan Mode TRACK REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT Playing a USB Flash Me...

Page 261: ...n the display To turn it off press and hold the RDM button Preset 2 button This feature samples all files in the selected folder in the order they are stored To activate the scan feature press the SCAN button You will see TRACK SCAN in the display You will also see the file number blinking You will get a 10 second sampling of each file in the folder Press the SCAN button to get out of the scan mod...

Page 262: ...ve it When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing the navigation screen shows NO DATA If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device the system will begin playing where it left off This feature samples the first file in each folder in the order they are stored To activate the folder scan feature press and hold the SCAN button You will see FOLDER SCAN in the display You w...

Page 263: ...he error Appears when the files in the USB flash memory device are DRM or an unsupported format This error message appears for about 3 seconds then plays the next song Appears when the USB flash memory device is empty or there are no MP3 WMA or AAC files in the USB flash memory device Save some MP3 WMA or AAC files in the USB flash memory device Appears when an unsupported device is connected See ...

Page 264: ...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 flickering off and on as the signal weakens Eventually the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station s signal Radio stations on the AM band are assigne...

Page 265: ... 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 change in conditions Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems As required by the FCC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respo...

Page 266: ...touch either surface Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the disc These along with contamination from finger prints liquids and felt tip pens can cause the disc to not play properly or possibly jam in the drive When recording a CD R or CD RW the recording must be closed for it to be used by the system When using CD R or CD RW discs use only high quality discs labeled for audio use Never try...

Page 267: ...io unit Examples of these discs are shown to the right Bubbled wrinkled labeled and excessively thick discs Damaged discs Poor quality discs 1 2 3 CONTINUED Additional Information on Recommended Discs Protecting Your Discs Features 261 Sealed Warped Burrs Chipped Cracked With Label Sticker With Plastic Ring Using Printer Label Kit Bubbled Wrinkled 10 09 02 14 13 51 31TM8610_266 ...

Page 268: ...ditions 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 Your Discs 262 Fingerprints scratches etc 3 inch 8 cm CD Triangle Shape Arrow Shape Can Shape 10 09 02 14 14 01 31TM8610_267 ...

Page 269: ...e system goes into the seek mode It finds a station with a strong signal If you are playing a disc iPod or USB flash memory device the system skips to the beginning of the next track file in MP3 WMA or AAC format each time you press the top of the CH button Press the bottom to return to the beginning of the current track file Press it twice to return to the previous track file You will see the tra...

Page 270: ...he previous file Your vehicle has the auxiliary input jack on the front panel The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories using a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm stereo miniplug When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack press the CD AUX on vehicles with navigation system or AUX on vehicles without navigation system button to select it Auxiliary Input Jack Remote Audio Contro...

Page 271: ...s icons on vehicles with navigation system Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from specific digits making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible If you make a mistake entering the code do not start over complete the sequence then enter the correct code You have 10 tries to enter the correct code If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts you must th...

Page 272: ...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 set the time back to the previous hour If the displayed time is after the half hour the same procedure sets the time forward to the beginning of the next hour To set the time press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep The displayed time begins to blink When ...

Page 273: ...tch from the outside with the key driver s lock tab door lock master switch or remote transmitter The security system indicator on the instrument 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 parking lights side marker lights and taillights flash i...

Page 274: ...s It is not recommended for city driving winding roads slippery roads heavy rain or bad weather Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills If your vehicle speed increases going down a hill use the brakes to slow down 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 co...

Page 275: ...h You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways Even with the cruise control turned on you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing After completing the pass take your foot off the accelerator pedal The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed Push on the accelerator pedal Accelerate to the desired cruising speed then press the SET DECEL button Resting your f...

Page 276: ...eed To return to that speed accelerate to above 25 mph 40 km h and then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before Tapping either of the paddle shifters shifts the speed up or down but does not cancel the cruise control For more information on driving with paddle shifters see page 328 EX models only ...

Page 277: ...revious command or cancel the command To use HFL you need a Bluetooth compatible cell phone For a list of compatible phones pairing procedures and special feature capabilities In the U S visit or call 888 528 7876 In Canada visit or call 888 528 7876 CONTINUED On models with navigation system HFL Buttons Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Using HFL HFL Talk button HFL Back button Features 271 HFL BACK BUTTON...

Page 278: ...nt to make a command After the beep speak in a clear natural tone When HFL is in use navigation voice commands cannot be recognized To change the volume level of HFL use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents and all windows may interfere with the microphone Adjust or close them as necessary Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Voi...

Page 279: ...s an incoming call notification you will see the following display The Bluetooth icon will also appear on the display when a phone is linked Some phones may send battery signal strength and roaming status information to HFL Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Help Features Information Display Features 273 ROAM STATUS HFL MODE PHONE DIALING SIGNAL STRENGTH BATTERY LEVEL STATUS 10 09 02 14 15 24 31TM8610_278 ...

Page 280: ... audio system is on When there is an incoming call or HFL is in use HFL will appear at the bottom of the map screen However when the current street is shown and AUDIO INFO icon is visible HFL will not appear when there is an incoming call Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 274 HFL MESSAGE 10 09 02 14 15 29 31TM8610_279 ...

Page 281: ...name of a paired phone Delete a paired phone from the system Hear a list of all phones paired to the system Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system Search for another previously paired phone to link to Set the pairing code to a Fixed or Random number Pair a phone to the system See page 278 Enter desired phone number Once a phonebook entry is stored you can say a name here See pag...

Page 282: ...phone supports this function use this to transfer contacts from your phone to HFL Transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL See page 284 Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call See page 284 Store a phonebook entry Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry See page 285 Delete a phonebook entry See page 286 Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries Se...

Page 283: ...ecurity passcode Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command See page 292 See page 292 See page 291 Clear the system of all paired phones phonebook entries and security passcode See page 293 Change language from Eng...

Page 284: ... and return to idle Press and release the HFL Talk button If you are pairing a phone for the first time HFL will give you information about the pairing process If it is not the first phone you are pairing say and say Follow the HFL prompts and put your phone in discovery or search mode HFL will give you a 4 digit pairing code and begin searching for your phone When your phone finds a Bluetooth dev...

Page 285: ...ay Say after the prompts HFL will ask you which phone you want to delete Follow the HFL prompts to continue with the deletion Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command HFL will read out all the paired phone s names Say after the prompts Say 1 2 3 3 1 2 1 2 3 CONTINUED Phone setup Edit Phone setup Delete List Phone setup To hear the names of all paired phones To rename a paired phone T...

Page 286: ...hich phone is now linked If no other phones are found or paired HFL will inform you that the original phone is linked again Say after the prompts If you want HFL to create a random code each time you pair a phone say If you want to choose your own 4 digit code to be used each time say and follow the HFL prompts 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To hear which paired phone is currently lin...

Page 287: ...led through the audio speakers Say or Follow the HFL prompts and say the name stored in the HFL phonebook that you want to call Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the name and make the call Say or Follow the HFL prompts and say the phone number you want to dial Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number and say or Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Press and release the HFL Ta...

Page 288: ...N protected you will need to enter the PIN to access it See page for more information Press and release the HFL Talk button and say 1 2 3 289 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Search Imported Phonebook Cellular Phonebook Redial To redial the last number called by HFL To make a call from an imported phonebook 282 10 09 02 14 16 42 31TM8610_287 ...

Page 289: ...alk button again If you don t want to answer the incoming call disregard it and continue with your original call If you want to hang up the original call and answer the new call press the HFL Back button To search for a specific name in the phonebook enter the keyword for either the first or last name To display all names in the phonebook select the option If you choose the phone number will be st...

Page 290: ...lease the HFL Talk button and say To unmute your voice press and release the HFL Talk button and say again Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command To send a pound say pound To send a star say star Follow the HFL prompts to send the tones and continue the call Follow the HFL prompts and say the name or number you want to send Say 1 2 3 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Transferring a Call Tran...

Page 291: ...ry Avoid using duplicate name entries Avoid using home as a name entry It is easier for HFL to recognize a multisyllabic or longer name For example use Peter instead of Pete or John Smith instead of John Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Say Say after the prompts Follow the HFL prompts and say the name entry you want to edit When asked say the new number for that name Follow t...

Page 292: ...the HFL Talk button before a command Follow the HFL prompts select a number from your cell phone and send it to HFL Say after the prompts Say Follow the HFL prompts and name the number or say if it is not the number you want to store Follow the HFL prompts if you want to store another number 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 5 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Phonebook Delete Phonebook List Call Receive contact Phoneb...

Page 293: ...port is completed Once a phonebook has been imported you can search the phone numbers by the person s name Select and a list of imported phonebooks will be displayed Select a phonebook from the list For a list of cell phones that are compatible with this feature In Canada visit or call 888 528 7876 CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Cellular Phonebook Cellular Phonebook Import Cellular Phonebook OK...

Page 294: ...the name If a name has more than three category icons is displayed If the phonebook is PIN protected you will need to enter the 4 digit PIN To search for a specific name in the phonebook enter the keyword for either the first or last name To display all names in the phonebook select the option Bluetooth HandsFreeLink List 288 Preference Home Mobile Work Pager Fax Car Voice Other List ICON 10 09 02...

Page 295: ... phonebook Select a phonebook you want to delete If the phonebook is PIN protected you will need to enter the 4 digit PIN number If you have selected a phonebook without a PIN you will see the above display Enter the new 4 digit PIN You will have to re enter the PIN for confirmation CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Delete Imported Phonebook Yes OK PIN Number Delete Imported Phonebook To add a PIN...

Page 296: ...ter the PIN for verification The display will change as shown above Select the phonebook you want The display will change as shown above Enter the current PIN for this phonebook Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To remove a PIN To change the PIN to a new number PIN number Do not use PIN 290 10 09 02 14 18 13 31TM8610_295 ...

Page 297: ...rompts to confirm the number Once a passcode is set you will need to enter it to use HFL each time you start the vehicle If you forget the code your dealer will have to reset it for you or you will have to clear the entire system see page 1 2 3 4 293 CONTINUED System Setup System setup Security Bluetooth HandsFreeLink To set a 4 digit passcode to lock the HFL system for security purposes Features ...

Page 298: ...s Follow the HFL prompts and say the new 4 digit passcode Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Say Say after the prompts Follow the HFL prompts and say or You can also say for no audible incoming call notification The default setting is a ring tone 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 System setup Auto transfer System setup Change passcode System setup...

Page 299: ...rgotten the passcode and cannot access HFL When HFL asks you for the passcode say Paired phones all names in the HFL phonebook and all imported phonebook data will be lost Press and release the HFL Talk button before a command Follow the HFL prompts Say the language you want to change to in that language 1 2 3 2 1 Canadian models only System setup Clear System clear Quick Language Selection Blueto...

Page 300: ...he FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with ...

Page 301: ... you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 296 Fuel Recommendation 296 Service Station Procedures 297 Refueling 297 Tighten Fuel Cap Message 299 Opening and Closing the Hood 300 Oil Check 301 Engine Coolant Check 302 Fuel Economy 303 Accessories and Modifications 306 Carrying Cargo 308 Before Driving Before Driving 295 ...

Page 302: ... based fuel additives such as MMT We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on If this happens contact your authorized dealer for service Some gasoline today is blended with oxygen...

Page 303: ... The fuel fill door will pop up slightly Pull it outward to open it 1 2 Service Station Procedures Refueling Before Driving 297 Push FUEL FILL DOOR Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop the engine and keep heat sparks and flame away Handle fuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately 10 09 02 14 19 12 31TM8610_302 ...

Page 304: ...problem consult your dealer Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once If you do not properly tighten the cap you will see a TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message on the multi information display If the system still detects an evaporative system leak after retightening the cap the malfunction indicator lamp may come on see page Remove the fuel fill cap slowly You may hear a hissing sound as ...

Page 305: ...loosen it then retighten it until it clicks at least 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 message press the INFO button The TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches 6 CONTINUED Tighten F...

Page 306: ... after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced If the MIL does not go off have your vehicle inspected by a dealer For more information see page If the hood latch handle moves stiffly or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center Slide your hand to t...

Page 307: ... slightly to remove the support rod from the hole Put the support rod back into its holding clip Lower the hood to about a foot 30 cm above the fender then let it drop Make sure it is securely latched Holding the grip pull the support rod out of its clip Insert the end into the designated hole in the hood 2 3 1 3 CONTINUED Oil Check Service Station Procedures Before Driving 301 SUPPORT ROD CLIP GR...

Page 308: ...see on page for information on adding the proper coolant Remove the dipstick again and check the level It should be between the upper and lower marks If it is near or below the lower mark see on page 4 367 359 362 Owner s Maintenance Checks Engine Coolant Check Adding Engine Coolant Adding Engine Oil Service Station Procedures 302 LOWER MARK UPPER MARK RESERVE TANK MIN MAX 10 09 02 14 19 45 31TM86...

Page 309: ...cal of longer trips in free flowing traffic A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided Represents urban driving in light traffic A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided Provides an estimated annual fuel cost based on 15 000 miles 20 000 km per year multiplied by the cost per gallon based on EPA fuel cost data divided by the combined fuel economy For more information on fue...

Page 310: ...e your speed and you reduce the drag Trailers car top carriers roof racks and bike racks are also big contributors to increased drag An underinflated tire increases rolling resistance which reduces fuel economy It puts a heavier load on the engine increasing fuel consumption In particular a build up of snow or mud on your vehicle s underside adds weight and rolling resistance Frequent cleaning hel...

Page 311: ...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 kilometers Combine several short trips into one A warmed up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one 1 2 3 4 Checking Your Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Minimize the use of the air conditioning system Calculating Fu...

Page 312: ...interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags Before installing any electronic accessory have the installer contact your dealer for assistance If possible have your dealer inspect the final installation Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits see page or interfere with the proper operation of your vehicle Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights ...

Page 313: ...i lock brakes and other systems Non Honda wheels because they are a universal design can cause excessive stress on suspension components and will not be compatible with the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS Raising your vehicle with a non Honda suspension kit can affect the handling stability and reliability Lowering your vehicle with a non Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground...

Page 314: ...g stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to read the following pages Console compartment Coin pocket Seat back pockets If equipped Carrying Cargo 308 CENTER TRAY CARGO AREA DOOR POCKETS GLOVE BOX FLOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT UNDER FLOOR STORAGES COIN POCKET SEAT BACK POCKETS CONSOLE COMPARTMENT If equipped EX with navigation system model is ...

Page 315: ...he combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs 385 kg See Tire And ...

Page 316: ...e driver s doorjamb Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Carrying Cargo 310 Max Load 850 lbs 385 kg Max Load 850 lbs 385 kg Max Load 850 lbs 385 kg Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Cargo Weight 100 lbs 45 kg Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 2 300 lbs 68 kg x 2 136 kg Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 4 600 lbs 68 kg x 4 272 kg Passenger Weight 150 lbs x 5 750 lbs 68 kg x 5 340 kg Cargo Weight 550 lbs 249 kg 10 09 02 14 21...

Page 317: ...t They could block your view and be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop If you carry large items that prevent you from closing the hatch exhaust gas can enter the passenger area To avoid the possibility of follow the instructions on page If you fold the rear seats down tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop Keep all cargo below the bo...

Page 318: ...unit The air intake for the IMA battery and electronics is located on the rear left pillar Do not block this air intake Doing so may cause the IMA battery and the power control unit to overheat causing the IMA to shut down It will start working again after it cools Air Intake Carrying Cargo 312 AIR INTAKE 10 09 02 14 21 15 31TM8610_317 ...

Page 319: ...m and the tire pressure monitoring system TPMS Preparing to Drive 314 Starting the Engine 315 Eco Assist System 316 Automatic Transmission CVT 323 Driving with the Paddle Shifters 328 Auto Idle Stop 333 Parking 336 Braking System 337 Anti lock Brakes ABS 339 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 341 Vehicle Stability Assist VSA aka Electronic Stability Control ESC System 345 Towing a Trailer 347 Dr...

Page 320: ...osed and locked Fasten your seat belt Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts see page You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle Visually check the tires If a tire looks low use a gauge to check its pressure see page Check that the hood and hatch are fully closed When you start the engine check the gauges and indicators in the instrument pan...

Page 321: ... the key in the START III position for more than 15 seconds at a time If the engine does not start right away pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again 1 2 3 4 Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather Driving 315 The engine is harder to start in cold weather Also the thinner air found at altitudes above 8 000 feet 2 400 meters adds to this problem The immobilizer system protects your v...

Page 322: ...g style and can display how it impacts your vehicle s fuel economy You can then make adjustments to your driving style to maximize fuel economy For additional information on fuel economy see page Eco Assist System is a driver feedback system designed to help you develop and maintain a fuel efficient driving style 72 75 124 303 Eco Assist System 316 ECO drive Result ECON BUTTON ECO guide feedback E...

Page 323: ... extends to the left of the center line It is recommended to drive in the D position for better fuel efficiency CONTINUED Eco Drive Bar Driving Style Slow steady acceleration maximizes fuel economy Slow deceleration maximizes fuel economy Moderate acceleration Moderate deceleration Aggressive Inconsistent acceleration lowers fuel economy Aggressive deceleration lowers fuel economy Eco Guide Feedba...

Page 324: ...o show the effects of your driving style This feature can be turned off see page Fuel Economy Meter Background Color 103 Ambient Meter Eco Assist System 318 AMBIENT METER U S model is shown Background Color Green Blue Green Blue High Low 10 09 02 14 22 04 31TM8610_323 ...

Page 325: ...the Eco Guide screen starting without any leaves on the plants Leaves then accumulate during the current trip as long as you maintain an economic driving style Eco Assist scoring is displayed on the multi information display in the following ways Eco Assist Scoring Real Time Score Eco Assist System Driving 319 FIRST STAGE THIRD STAGE PLANT ICON SECOND STAGE Real Time Score With the ignition switch...

Page 326: ... display Each time you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position the Eco Score displays for a few seconds to show your current stage and lifetime points Drive Cycle Score Lifetime Points Eco Assist System 320 STAGE UP RECOGNITION ICON When turning off the ignition switch TROPHY STAGE DOWN RECOGNITION ICON Drive Cycle Score Lifetime Points DRIVE CYCLE SCORE LIFETIME POINTS 10 09 02 14 22 19 3...

Page 327: ...you have reached the maximum score for each stage and are moving up to the next stage These icons appear briefly when the ignition switch is turned off Once the 3rd stage maximum score is reached the system continues to monitor your driving If you maintain a fuel efficient driving style your score remains at the highest stage If you drive less efficiently points will be deducted and you may drop s...

Page 328: ...period of time Frequent use of the climate control system Short distance trips If the ECON mode is on press and release the ECON button to turn it off You also need to turn the ignition switch off Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position again Do run the engine Press and release the brake pedal at least two times The ambient meter color changes from blue to green Complete the following steps...

Page 329: ...osition it indicates a possible problem in the transmission If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along 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 When the D indicator warns of a possible problem with the transmission you will see a CHECK TRANSMISSION messa...

Page 330: ...P N to R D to S S to D D to N N to D R to N Do this Press the brake pedal and press the release button Press the release button Move the lever To shift from P to R R to P N to R D to S S to L L to S S to D D to N N to D R to N Do this Press the brake pedal and press the release button Press the release button Move the lever EX models Insight and LX models Shifting Automatic Transmission CVT 324 SH...

Page 331: ...osition mechani cally 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 foot off the accelerator pedal Press the release button on the front of the shift lever to move it If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park see on page You must also press the release butt...

Page 332: ...you can also use the paddle shifters to shift the transmission up or down With the paddle shifters you can operate the transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal For more information on driving with the paddle shifters see page To shift to Low press the release button on the front of the shift lever Use Low to make better use of engine power when climbing and for maximum e...

Page 333: ...s not work Put a cloth on the notch of the shift lock release slot cover to prevent scratches Using a small flat tip screwdriver or a metal fingernail file carefully pry on the notch of the cover to remove it Remove the key from the ignition switch Set the parking brake Remove the key from the shift lock release slot then reinstall the cover Make sure the notch on the cover is on the left side Ins...

Page 334: ...g down a steep hill When you are driving in the D position pulling either paddle shifter switches from the ordinary automatic transmission CVT to the D paddle shift mode You can shift the transmission up or down through seven stages manually with the paddle shifters When the transmission returns to ordinary automatic transmission CVT the displayed shift indicator disappears On EX models Driving wi...

Page 335: ...utomatically returns to ordinary automatic transmission CVT Downshifting with the left paddle 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 To cancel the D paddle shift mode manually pull and hold the side paddle shifter until the shift indicator goes ou...

Page 336: ...ission while you are driving with the paddle shifters the D indicator flashes the D paddle shift mode is canceled and the transmission returns to ordinary automatic transmission CVT You pull one of the two paddle shifters with another paddle shifter being pressed You press both paddle shifters at the same time You upshift before the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold of the higher speed If ...

Page 337: ...km h or less Downshifting with the left paddle 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 To enter the 7 speed manual 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 338: ...other paddle shifter being pressed Drive in the highest speed number that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly This will give you effective emissions control The following shift points are recommended To shift to Low press and hold both paddle shifters simultaneously until you see L in the shift indicator Use Low to get more power when climbing and for maximum engine braking when going down...

Page 339: ...op indicator in the instrument panel blinks see page When the ECON mode is on the engine is more likely to stop than when it is off see page The engine will not stop automatically under the following conditions The engine coolant temperature is low The engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the D position and the brake pedal pressed The engine may also ...

Page 340: ...hift position is changed to R or L The accelerator pedal is pressed The pressure to the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while stopped on an incline The IMA battery charge becomes low The engine may not stop automatically under the following conditions The windshield defroster button is pressed The ECON button is off and there is a significant difference between the ambient tem...

Page 341: ...ou are getting out of the vehicle The time that auto idle stop is activated may be reduced if you operate the windshield wipers with the climate control system on This indicator blinks when the auto idle stop system is in operation If the driver s door is opened while the indicator is blinking the buzzer sounds to notify that the auto idle stop system is active Auto Idle Stop Indicator Auto Idle S...

Page 342: ...your vehicle Make sure the parking brake is set firmly or your vehicle may roll if it is parked on an incline If the vehicle is facing uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb Never park over dry leaves tall grass or other flammable materials The hot three way catalytic converter could cause these materials to catch on fire Check the indicator on the instrument panel to verify that the secu...

Page 343: ...economy can be reduced It also keeps your brake lights on all the time confusing drivers behind you Check the brakes after driving through deep water Apply the brakes moderately to see if they feel normal If not apply them gently and frequently until they do Be extra cautious in your driving Constant application of the brakes when going down a long hill builds up heat and reduces their effectivene...

Page 344: ... pedal If you do not have the brake pads replaced they will screech all the time It is normal for the brakes to occasionally squeal or squeak when you apply them The following features are also equipped With the shift lever in D S or L this feature applies brake pressure briefly as you release the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly This feature helps you apply the brakes w...

Page 345: ...al it is the ABS rapidly pumping the brakes On dry pavement 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 the anti lock function of the braking system has shut down The brakes still work like a conventional system but without anti lock You should have...

Page 346: ...movement can still cause your vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road on loose or uneven surfaces such as gravel or snow than a vehicle without anti lock such as trying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change Always drive at a safe speed for the road and weather conditions It only helps with steering control during braking 418 Important Safety Reminders ABS cannot pr...

Page 347: ...our tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle s tire information placard Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that turns on every time you start the engine and monitors the pressure in your tires while driving Each tire has its own pressure sensor If the air pressure of a tire becomes significantly low the sensor i...

Page 348: ...sures monthly Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when the vehicle is cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified on the vehicle placard and in the owner s manual see page If there is a problem with the TPMS you will see the above message on the multi information display If you see this message the system is off and is not monitoring the tire pressures Have ...

Page 349: ...ti information display after several miles kilometers driving If you have a flat tire the low tire pressure TPMS indicator will come on Replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire see page After the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire the low tire pressure TPMS indicator stays on while driving After several miles kilometers driving this indicator begins to flash then stays on again You...

Page 350: ...for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 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 Never use a puncture repairing agent in a flat tire If used you will have to re...

Page 351: ... Without VSA your vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability but it will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement The vehicle stability assist VSA system helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less than desired It also assists you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces It does this by regulating the eng...

Page 352: ...gain It turns the system back on VSA is turned on every time you start the engine even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow it may be easier to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off When the VSA system is off the traction control system is also off You should only attempt to free you...

Page 353: ...Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer Attempting to do so can void your warranties Towing a Trailer Driving 347 10 09 02 14 25 44 31TM8610_352 ...

Page 354: ...348 10 09 02 14 25 46 31TM8610_353 ...

Page 355: ...ic Transmission Fluid 370 Continuously Variable Transmission CVT 370 Brake Fluid 371 Lights 373 Audio Antenna 383 Cleaning the Seat Belts 383 Floor Mats 383 Dust and Pollen Filter 384 Wiper Blades 384 Tires 389 Checking the 12 Volt Battery 395 Vehicle Storage 397 This section also includes instructions on how to read the Maintenance Minder messages on the multi information display and instructions...

Page 356: ...em cool down before touching any parts Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or compressed air All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or qualified mechanic Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Injury from moving parts Burns from ...

Page 357: ...splayed on the multi information display turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed Based on the engine operating conditions the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the remaining engine oil life and displays it as a percentage Calculated Engine Oil Life 100 91 90 81 80 71 70 61 60 51 ...

Page 358: ...e system message indicator comes on see page The message appears on the multi information display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position This message reminds you that your vehicle will soon be due for scheduled maintenance Press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life information Along with the OIL LIFE message you will see the perc...

Page 359: ...heel repeatedly to select the engine oil life The message SERVICE along with 5 and the maintenance item code are displayed on the multi information display when the calculated engine oil life is 1 5 percent see page Pressing either INFO button switches the display from the message to another display Once you switch the display this message will go off Along with the message the system message indi...

Page 360: ...I position Immediately have the service performed and make sure to reset the display as described on page Pressing either INFO button switches the display from the message to another display To see the message again press either INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly to select the engine oil life The message SERVICE along with 0 and the maintenance item ...

Page 361: ...other display To see the message again press either INFO button repeatedly When you press the SEL RESET button to select the engine oil life the message SERVICE along with the maintenance item code s and the total negative distance traveled after the oil life became 0 will be displayed on the multi information display This message is displayed again when you drive over 10 miles for U S models or 1...

Page 362: ...ed press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly Press and hold the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds The remaining engine oil life reset mode will be shown on the multi information display If maintenance service is done by someone other than your dealer reset the Maintenance Minder as follows 1 2 3 360 Maintenance Main Items and Sub Items Resetting the ...

Page 363: ...er have an accurate record of when maintenance is needed Select RESET by pressing the INFO button then press the SEL RESET button to reset the engine oil life display The maintenance item code s will disappear and the engine oil life will reset to 100 If you want to cancel the oil life reset mode select CANCEL 4 Maintenance Minder Important Maintenance Precautions Maintenance 357 INFO BUTTON SEL R...

Page 364: ... any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in this type of automotive service Make sure to have the service facility or person reset the display as previously described Keep all receipts as proof of completion and have the person who does the work fill out your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log Check your warranty booklet for more information Your authorized Honda dea...

Page 365: ...essure monthly Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects See page Lights Check the operation of the headlights parking lights taillights high mount brake light turn signals brake lights and license plate light monthly See page U S Vehicles According to state and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties However all main...

Page 366: ...arily in urban 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 Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant A B Symbol Symbol 1 2 3 4 5 If the message SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset change the ...

Page 367: ...nce 361 RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CVT FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop BRAKE FLUID Black cap ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID Blue cap 10 09 02 14 27 15 31TM8610_366 ...

Page 368: ...ys use a premium grade 0W 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 Reinstall the engine oil fill cap and tighten it securely Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level on the engine oil dipstick Do not fill above the upper mark you could damage the engine Adding...

Page 369: ... motor oil it displays the API Certification Seal and it is the proper weight You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the multi information display Your vehicle does not require any oil additives Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability A very low viscosity fuel efficient 0W 20 oil is the engine lubricant for your Insight This oil is...

Page 370: ...hes normal operating temperature then shut it off Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap Remove the screws with a Phillips head screwdriver and clips with a flat tip screwdriver then pull the under cover down Always change the oil and filter according to the maintenance messages shown on the multi information display The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if ...

Page 371: ...move it before installing a new oil filter Engine oil change capacity including filter Refill the engine with the recommended oil Put a new washer on the drain bolt then reinstall the drain bolt Tighten the drain bolt to Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on the contacting surface of a new oil filter Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that come with it 7 8 4 5 6 Changing ...

Page 372: ...essure indicator should go out within 5 seconds If it does not turn off the engine and check your work Let the engine run for several minutes then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks 9 10 11 12 Changing the Oil and Filter 366 Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful to the environment If you change your own oil please dispose of the used oil properly Put it in a sealed container an...

Page 373: ... 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 to malfunction or fail Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze coolant as soon as possible CONTINUED Adding Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Maintenance 367 RESERVE TANK If you r...

Page 374: ...lant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment Put the radiator cap back on and tighten it fully Remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning counterclockwise Relieve any pressure in the cooling system by turning the radiator cap counterclockwise without pressing down Make sure the engine and radiator are...

Page 375: ...y windshield washer fluid This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather If the washer fluid is low a WASHER FLUID LOW message appears on the multi information display On U S models On all Canadian models Windshield Washers Maintenance 369 Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar water solution in the windshield washer reservoir Antifreeze can damage your vehicle s p...

Page 376: ...into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration Check the fluid level with the engine at normal operating temperature Park the vehicle on level ground Start the engine let it run until the radiator fan comes on then shut off the engine For accurate results wait about 60 seconds but no longer than 90 seconds before doing step 2 3 4 2 1 Continuously Variable Transmission CVT Automatic Tr...

Page 377: ...isplay If you are not sure how to add fluid contact your dealer If the level is below the lower mark add fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the level between the upper and lower marks Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment Always use Honda CVTF continuously variable transmission fluid ...

Page 378: ...If it is not available you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container 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 DOT 3 as soon as possible Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle s braking system and can cause ex...

Page 379: ...e bulb on the right side remove the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tank Use a flat tip screwdriver to remove the holding clip then remove the upper part by pulling it straight up Remove the electrical connector from the cover by pushing on the tab to unlock it then slide the connector off the cover Remove the cover on the back of the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise...

Page 380: ...b and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb Make sure it is on all the way Reinstall the cover over the back of the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise to lock it in place Push the electrical connector back onto the cover Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb 4 5 6 7 8 9 Lights 374 BULB COVER CONNECTOR 10 09 02 14 28 49 3...

Page 381: ...all the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tank in the reverse order of removal Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down Open the hood Right side 3 4 5 6 2 1 10 Lights Low Beam Headlight Maintenance 375 BULB CONNECTOR 10 09 02 14 28 58 31T...

Page 382: ...r turn counterclockwise Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Install the socket back into the headlight assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Install the upper part of the windshield washer reservoir tank in the reverse order of removal Right side 6 1 2 3 4 5 Lights Repl...

Page 383: ...til it bottoms Insert the socket back into the front turn signal light assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Install the light assembly in the reverse order of removal Make sure to secure the bolt Install the garnish in the original position securely Remove the bolt and pull the front turn light assembly from the bumper while taking ...

Page 384: ...t out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Install the socket back into the headlight assembly Turn it clockwise to lock it in place Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working 2 3 4 5 1 Lights Replacing a Front Side Marker Light Bulb 378 BULB SOCKET 10 09 02 14 29 22 31TM8610_383 ...

Page 385: ...en the trim and light assembly carefully with a flat tip screwdriver to detach the lower hooks Make sure that all hooks are removed from the light assembly Unclip the top half of the trim from the body by pulling it out Then unclip the bottom half 1 2 3 4 Lights Replacing the Rear Bulbs Maintenance 379 HOOKS TRIM HOOKS CLIP CLIP 10 09 02 14 29 30 31TM8610_384 ...

Page 386: ...es slightly Determine which of the three bulbs is burned out back up light turn signal or side marker Pull the whole light assembly outwards from the body carefully Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Remove the burned out bulb by pulling it straight out of its socket 6 7 5 8 9 10 Lights 380 BOLT ORIGINAL POSITION Front Front Left side BULB SOCKET SNAP FASTENERS Left ...

Page 387: ... assembly align and pop the snap fasteners in place Reinstall and tighten the two mounting bolts To reinstall the trim set the bottom edge of the trim in the original position and push the bottom half of the trim to clip it back securely Then push the upper half of the trim to secure the top clip Secure the hooks by pushing on the areas of the trim as shown in the illustration above 11 12 13 14 15...

Page 388: ...r dealer The high mount brake light should be replaced by your dealer The license plate has two lights above it The bulbs should be replaced by your dealer EX models Lights Side Turn Signal Lights Rear License Plate Light Bulbs High mount Brake Light 382 10 09 02 14 29 51 31TM8610_387 ...

Page 389: ...t belts get dirty use a soft brush 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 Dirt build up in the loops of the seat belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly Wipe the insides of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol When cleaning or re...

Page 390: ... properly positioned If not the floor mat will interfere with the seat operation and make the front passenger s weight sensors ineffective This filter removes the dust and pollen that is brought in from the outside through the climate control system Have your dealer replace the filter when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the multi information display It should be replaced eve...

Page 391: ... wiper arm down on the windshield Put a cloth on the edge of the lock tab to prevent scratches then push up on the lock tab carefully with a flat tip screwdriver Pivot the blade assembly toward the wiper arm until it releases from the wiper arm 1 2 CONTINUED Wiper Blades Maintenance 385 WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB WIPER ARM Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised or you will damage the hood an...

Page 392: ...blade is completely installed Place the top of the wiper blade on the end of the blade assembly and slide the blade onto the assembly Examine the new wiper blades If they have no plastic or metal reinforcement along 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 3 4 5 Wiper Blades 386 BLADE REINFORCEMENT BL...

Page 393: ...unched up Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield the passenger s side first then the driver s side To replace a rear wiper blade Raise the wiper arm off the rear window Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm by pivoting the blade assembly upward 6 7 8 1 2 CONTINUED Wiper Blades Maintenance 387 REAR 10 09 02 14 30 33 31TM8610_392 ...

Page 394: ... of the blade into the holder Make sure they are secure Pull one 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 strips from the old wiper blade and install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade 3 5 4 6 7 Wiper Blades 388 BLADE REINFORCEM...

Page 395: ...y check your tires every day If you think a tire might be low check it immediately with a tire gauge Use a gauge to measure the air pressure in each tire at least once a month Even tires that are in good condition may lose 1 to 2 psi 10 to 20 kPa 0 1 to 0 2 kgf cm per month Remember to check the spare tire at the same time Check the air pressures when the tires are cold This means the vehicle has ...

Page 396: ...osing pressure The following chart shows the recommended cold tire pressures for most normal driving conditions The compact spare tire pressure is Every time you check inflation you should also examine the tires for damage foreign objects and wear You should look for Bumps or bulges in the tread or side of the tire Replace the tire if you find either of these conditions Cuts splits or cracks in th...

Page 397: ...g the spare be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture regardless of their condition or state of wear The last four digits of the TIN tire identification number are found on the sidewall of the tire and indicate the date of manufacture See on page In addition to proper inflation correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear If you find a tire is worn unevenly have yo...

Page 398: ...e s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels Replacement wheels are available at your dealer Also be sure you use only TPMS specific wheels If you do not the tire pressure monitoring system will not work Mixing radial and bias ply tires on your vehicle can reduce braking ability traction and steering accuracy Using tires of a...

Page 399: ...res on dry roads may be lower than your original tires Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below made by Security Chain Company SCC Mount tire chains on your tires when required by driving conditions or local laws Install them only on the front tires Cable type SCC RADIAL CHAI...

Page 400: ...minum 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 the wheels use a mild detergent and a soft brush or sponge If equipped Tires Wheels 394 Using the wrong chains or not properly installing chains can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or...

Page 401: ...y off the battery with a cloth or paper towel Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent further 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 the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle s electrical system...

Page 402: ... turn on the radio you will see ENTER CODE in the frequency display Use the preset buttons to enter the code see page The navigation system will also disable itself The next time you turn on the ignition switch the system will require you to enter a PIN before it can be used Refer to the navigation system manual 266 265 On vehicles with navigation system Checking the 12 Volt Battery 396 10 09 02 1...

Page 403: ...arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the windshield Cover the vehicle with a breathable cover one made from a porous material such as cotton Non porous materials such as plastic sheeting trap moisture which can damage the paint Reconnect the 12 volt battery and drive your vehicle every month for about 30 minutes This will keep the IMA battery charged and in good condition If possib...

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Page 405: ...ill also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 400 Changing a Flat Tire 401 If the Engine Won t Start 408 Jump Starting 410 If the Engine Overheats 412 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 415 12 Volt Battery Charging System Indicator 416 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 417 Brake System Indicator 418 Fuses 419 Fuse Locations 424 Emergency Towing 426 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 427 Tak...

Page 406: ...s tire gives a harsher ride and less traction on some road surfaces Use greater caution while driving Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle unless it is the same make and model Do not mount snow chains on the compact spare tire After the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire the low tire pressure TPMS indicator stays on while driving After several miles kilometers driving this ...

Page 407: ...hts and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire Open the hatch Remove the cargo area floor by carefully pulling the front edge of the floor straight up 4 3 2 1 Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 401 HOLDER FLOOR TAB The vehicle can easily roll off the jack seriously injuring anyone underneath Follow the di...

Page 408: ...o area Unscrew the wing bolt and take the spare tire out of its well Remove the jack compartment cover by pulling the knob Turn the jack s end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it then remove the jack 6 7 10 5 8 9 Changing a Flat Tire 402 WHEEL NUT WRENCH BOX JACK KNOB COVER SPARE TIRE CASING SPARE TIRE 10 09 02 14 32 29 31TM8610_407 ...

Page 409: ...ce the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch Remove the wheel cover by carefully prying under its edge with the flat tip of the extension 11 13 14 12 Insight and LX models Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 403 W...

Page 410: ...nuts back on finger tight then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to 18 17 16 15 Changing a Flat Tire 404 BRAKE HUB 80 lbf f...

Page 411: ...he wing bolt back into its hole Store the box in the wheel of the flat tire Remove the center cap if equipped before storing the flat tire in the cargo area well Install the spare tire casing in the original position in the spare tire well 20 21 19 22 23 24 EX models Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 405 SPACER CONE WING BOLT For normal tire For compact spare tire CARPET SPARE TIR...

Page 412: ...d the jack in its holder Turn the jack s end bracket clockwise to lock it in place and reinstall the cover Place the cargo area floor in its original position Close the hatch 25 26 27 28 343 U S models only Changing a Flat Tire Changing a Tire with TPMS 406 FLOOR Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants Store the wheel jack and tools securely befo...

Page 413: ... wheel cover to the tire valve on the wheel then install the wheel cover Make sure the wire support ring is on the outer side of the tire valve as shown 1 2 3 Insight and LX models Changing a Flat Tire Installing a wheel cover Taking Care of the Unexpected 407 CLIPS CLIPS WIRE SUPPORT RING 10 09 02 14 33 08 31TM8610_412 ...

Page 414: ... a properly coded key An improperly coded key will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly see page Do you have fuel Check the fuel gauge the low fuel indicator may not be working There may be an electrical problem such as no power to the fuel pump Check all the fuses see page Are you using the proper starting procedure Refer to on page 127 315 419 If the En...

Page 415: ...ician to find the problem See on page 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 Turn the ignition switch to the START III position If the headlights do not dim check the condition of the fuses If the fuses are OK there is probably something wrong with...

Page 416: ... Turn off all the electrical accessories climate control audio system lights etc Put the transmission in Park and set the parking brake 1 2 Jump Starting 410 BOOSTER BATTERY A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure seriously injuring anyone nearby Keep all sparks open flames and smoking materials away from the battery If a battery sits in extreme cold the electrolyte inside...

Page 417: ...thing is disconnected Otherwise you may cause an electrical short If the booster battery is in another vehicle have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle Connect the second jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery Connect the other end to the grounding strap as shown Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine Connect one jumper cable to...

Page 418: ...ure gets higher than normal the indicator will blink If it stays on you should determine the reason hot day driving up a steep hill etc You will also see a WATER TEMP HOT message on the multi information display see page If the vehicle overheats you should take immediate action The only indication may be the high temperature indicator blinking or remaining on Or you may see steam or spray coming f...

Page 419: ...perature indicator stays on turn off the engine Look for any obvious coolant leaks such as a split radiator hose Everything is still extremely hot so use caution If you find a leak it must be repaired before you continue driving see on page If you don t find an obvious leak check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank see page Add coolant if the level is below the MIN mark If there was no ...

Page 420: ...ator 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 the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can Put the radiator cap back on tightly Run the engine and check the high temperature indicator If it begins to blink or comes on again the engine needs repair see on page 8 9 10 11 42...

Page 421: ... does not go out within 10 seconds turn off the engine There is a mechanical problem that needs to be repaired before you can continue driving see on page This indicator should never come on when the engine is running If it starts flashing or stays on the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure Serious engine damage is possible and you should take immediate action You will also see a CH...

Page 422: ...ectrically operated controls such as the power windows Keep the engine running starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly You will also see a CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page This indicator may blink after you start the vehicle in the morning when the temperature is below 20 F 30 C It will stop blinking when the IMA battery warms up 63 12 Volt Bat...

Page 423: ... engine The malfunction indicator lamp will come on for 20 seconds If it then goes off the readiness codes are set If it blinks five times the readiness codes are not set If possible do not take your vehicle for an emissions test until the readiness codes are set Refer to for more information see page If you have recently refueled your vehicle the indicator coming on could be due to a loose or mis...

Page 424: ...hard braking and high speed driving If the fluid level is low take your vehicle to a dealer and have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads If the brake system indicator comes on while driving the brake fluid level is probably low Press lightly on the brake pedal to see if it feels normal If it does check the brake fluid level the next time you stop at a service station see page T...

Page 425: ...er s side The interior fuse box label is attached on the back side of the cover To see the interior fuse box label remove the cover by pulling it toward you while holding the bottom center part of cover CONTINUED Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 419 INTERIOR COVER LABEL FUSE BOX 10 09 02 14 34 28 31TM8610_424 ...

Page 426: ... to the battery To open it push the tab as shown The under hood fuse is on the positive terminal of the battery To open it push the tabs as shown Fuses 420 TAB UNDER HOOD TAB On the battery Next to the battery 10 09 02 14 34 33 31TM8610_425 ...

Page 427: ...e headlights and all other accessories are off Remove the cover from the under hood fuse box located on the battery see page Check each of the large fuses in the under hood fuse box on the 12 volt battery by looking through the top at the wire inside Replacement of these fuses should be done by your dealer Check the smaller fuses in the under hood fuse boxes and all the fuses in the interior fuse ...

Page 428: ...re fuse take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily such as the accessory power socket or radio If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating it might blow out again This does not indicate that anything is wrong Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can 5 Fus...

Page 429: ... clock setting in the audio system will be canceled You will need to reset the clock according to the instructions in the audio system section in this owner s manual 6 Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 423 Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical system If you do not have a replacement fuse with the proper rating for the circuit ...

Page 430: ...LAF Door Lock Main Headlight Main Small Light Radiator Fan Motor IGPS Right Headlight Low Beam IG Coil Left Headlight Low Beam Door Lock Motor 2 Lock Door Lock Motor 1 Lock ABS VSA FSR Selectable Door Lock IGP Not Used Not Used IMA 1 MG Clutch STS Back Up TPMS Driver s Power Window Not Used Back Up Light SRS Transmission SOL OPDS Not Used A C ABS VSA IMA ACC Socket Accessory Daytime Running Light ...

Page 431: ...CG EPS Horn Stop Hazard Hatch Lock Not Used Condenser Fan Motor Left Headlight High Beam Door Lock Motor 2 Unlock Door Lock Motor 1 Unlock Right Headlight High Beam DBW IMA 2 Not Used Heated Mirror Front Wiper Blower Motor ABS VSA Motor Rear Defogger Rear Defogger Not Used IG Main 1 2 3 Insight model and U S LX model Canadian models EX models 2 3 1 2 3 Fuse Locations Taking Care of the Unexpected ...

Page 432: ...und The other two tires remain on the ground The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck Start the engine Shift to the D position and hold for 5 seconds then to N Turn off the engine Release the parking brake Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY I position so the steering wheel does not lock Wheel lift Equipment Flat bed Equipment This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle This...

Page 433: ... front bumper Remove the towing hook and wheel nut wrench from the tool case in the cargo area 1 2 426 CONTINUED If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck Emergency Towing If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck Taking Care of the Unexpected 427 Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle s weight The steering system can be damaged if the ste...

Page 434: ... Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 428 WHEEL NUT WRENCH 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 Do not use it as a tie down 10 09 02 14 35 26 31TM8610_433 ...

Page 435: ...4 Temperature 435 Tire Labeling 435 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 437 Emissions Controls 439 The Clean Air Act 439 Crankcase Emissions Control System 439 Evaporative Emissions Control System 439 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery 439 Exhaust Emissions Controls 440 PGM FI System 440 Ignition Timing Control System 440 Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System 440 Three W...

Page 436: ...oard 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 compartment bulkhead The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label The VIN is also located on the engine bulkhead Remove the cover on the engine compartment bulkhead to view the VIN Always close the cover w...

Page 437: ...k The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing Identification Numbers Technical Information 431 ENGINE NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER IMA MOTOR NUMBER 10 09 02 14 35 39 31TM8610_436 ...

Page 438: ... tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 116 US gal 0 44 2 6 US qt 2 5 5 12 US qt 4 85 Fuel tank Engine coolant Engine oil Automatic transmission fluid CVTF Windshield washer reservoir Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs DILFR6F11G 10 8 1 82 cu in 1 339 cm 2 87 x 3 15 in 73 0 x 80 0 mm 3 0 US qt 2 8 5 5 US qt 5 2 10 6 US gal 40 1 202 US gal 4 55 1 33...

Page 439: ... Side turn signal lights door mirror Rear turn signal lights Stop taillights Back up lights Rear side marker lights License plate lights Spot lights Ceiling light Cargo area light High mount brake light Glove box light 12 V 3 4 W 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 12 V 5 W 8 W 8 W 5 W 2 CP 16 W 12 V 21 W Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer 5 W 12 V See page 424 or the fuse label attach...

Page 440: ...our vehicle meet all U S Federal Safety Requirements All tires are also graded for treadwear traction and temperature performance according to Department of Transportation DOT standards The following explains these gradings The treadwear grade is a compara tive rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire...

Page 441: ...B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure The tires that came on your vehicle hav...

Page 442: ...for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km Load Rating Means the maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum tire air pressure that the tire can hold Whenever tires are replaced they should be replaced with tires of the same size Following is an example of tire size with an explanation of what each component means...

Page 443: ...dwear Indicators TWI Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different s...

Page 444: ...erly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tir...

Page 445: ...nment 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 into the atmosphere The positive crankcase ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold They are then drawn into the engine and burned As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank an evaporative emiss...

Page 446: ...al for more informa tion The PGM FI system uses sequential multiport fuel injection It has three subsystems air intake engine control and fuel control The powertrain control module PCM uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operating conditions This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing reducing the amount ...

Page 447: ...t Park your vehicle away from high grass dry leaves or other flammables The defective three way catalytic converters contribute to air pollution and can impair your engine s performance Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle s three way catalytic converters Always use unleaded gasoline Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals making the three way catalyti...

Page 448: ...eadiness codes are not set you will be requested to return at a later date to complete the test If you must get the vehicle 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 Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 6 hours or more Make sure the ambien...

Page 449: ... seconds because of traffic conditions drive for at least 30 seconds then repeat it two more times for a total of 90 seconds Then drive in city suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes When traffic conditions allow let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal Make sure the vehicle has been parked with the engine off for 30 minutes If the testing ...

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Page 451: ...stomer Service Information 446 Warranty Coverages 447 Reporting Safety Defects 448 Authorized Manuals 449 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 445 10 09 02 14 37 40 31TM8610_450 ...

Page 452: ...er see page Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Odometer reading of 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 430 Customer Service Information 446 American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500 2...

Page 453: ...ects in materials and workmanship these two warranties cover your vehicle s emissions control systems Time mileage and coverage are conditional Please read your warranty booklet for exact information Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties Please read the 2011 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages Your vehicle...

Page 454: ... DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc and you may also inform Transport Canada To contact Transport Canada s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division you may call 1 800 333 0510 For more information on repo...

Page 455: ... your vehicle Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Service Manual Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Body Repair Manual U S only Authorized Manuals Authorized Manuals 449 Publication Form Number 61TM801 61TM801EL 61TMA30 31TM8610 31TM8810 31TM8M10 31TM8Q10 HON R Form Description 2011 Honda Insight Service Manual 2011 Honda ...

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Page 457: ... Anti theft Steering Column Lock 128 Armrest 143 Audio System 166 Auto Door Locking 107 Auto Door Unlocking 108 Auto Idle Stop 333 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 23 Automatic Speed Control 269 Automatic Transmission CVT 323 Capacity Fluid 432 Checking Fluid Level 370 Paddle Shifters in the D Position 328 Paddle Shifters in the S Position 331 Recommended Shift Points 332 Shifting 324 Shift Lever Po...

Page 458: ...ard PC 227 Cargo Area Cover 150 Cargo Area Light 158 Capacities Chart 432 Carbon Monoxide Hazard 56 Carrying Cargo 308 CAUTION Explanation of iii Ceiling Light 157 Center Pocket 155 Center Tray 155 Certification Label 430 Chains 393 Changing a Flat Tire 401 Changing Oil How to 364 When to 351 Charging System Indicator 63 416 Checklist Before Driving 314 Child Safety 38 Child Seats LATCH Anchor Sys...

Page 459: ...p 62 417 Oil Life Display 351 Oil Pressure Indicator 62 415 Oil What Kind to Use 362 Overheating 412 Specifications 432 Speed Limiter 326 Starting 315 Evaporative Emissions Controls 439 Exhaust Fumes 56 Expectant Mothers Use of Seat Belts by 19 Doors Auto Door Locking 107 130 Auto Door Unlocking 108 130 Childproof Door Locks 131 Locking and Unlocking 130 DOT Tire Quality Grading 434 Driver and Pas...

Page 460: ... Reminder Beeper 119 Replacing Halogen Bulbs 373 Turning on 119 Head Restraints 139 Heated Mirrors 145 High Altitude Starting at 315 High Low Beam Switch 118 Hood Opening the 300 Horn 4 Identification Number Vehicle 430 Ignition Keys 126 Switch 128 Timing Control System 440 IMA System Power Flow Monitor 84 Immobilizer System 127 Important Safety Precautions 6 Indicators Instrument Panel 62 Indicat...

Page 461: ...play 72 Inside Mirror 144 Inspection Tire 390 Instrument Panel 61 Instrument Panel Lights 62 Instrument Panel Brightness 121 Interior Lights 157 Introduction i iPod 193 241 Jacking up the Vehicle 403 Jack Tire 402 Jump Starting 410 Keys 126 Label Certification 430 Lane Change Signaling 119 Lap Shoulder Belts 17 22 LATCH Anchorage System 47 Lights Bulb Replacement 373 Indicator 69 Parking 118 Turn ...

Page 462: ...ing a USB Flash Memory Device 200 249 Pollen Filter 384 Pregnancy Using Seat Belts 19 Protecting Adults and Teens 12 Additional Safety Precautions 20 Advice for Pregnant Women 19 Protecting Children 38 Protecting Infants 43 Protecting Larger Children 52 Protecting Small Children 44 Radiator Overheating 412 Radio Disc Sound System 166 Radio Theft Protection 265 Readiness Codes 417 442 Rear Lights B...

Page 463: ... Seat Belts 9 21 Additional Information 21 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 23 Cleaning 383 Lap Shoulder Belt 17 22 Maintenance 24 383 Reminder Light and Beeper 21 62 System Components 21 Use During Pregnancy 19 Wearing a Lap Shoulder Belt 17 22 Seats Adjusting the 138 Security System 267 Serial Number 430 Service Intervals 360 Service Manual 449 Service Station Procedures 297 Setting the Clock 266 ...

Page 464: ...e Quality Grading 434 Inflation 389 Inspection 390 Maintenance 391 Replacing 392 Rotating 392 Service Life 391 SRS Additional Information 25 Additional Safety Precautions 37 Advanced Airbag System 30 Airbag Service 36 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works 35 How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works 34 How the SRS Indicator Works 34 How Your Front Airbags Work 28 How Your Side Airbags Work 32...

Page 465: ...le Identification Number 430 Vehicle Stability Assist VSA System 345 VSA Activation Indicator 65 345 VSA Off Switch 346 VSA System Indicator 65 345 Vehicle Storage 397 Ventilation 163 VIN 430 Viscosity Oil 363 WARNING Explanation of iii Warning Labels Location of 57 Warranty Coverages 447 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 369 Operation 117 Wheels Adjusting the Steering 125 Alignment and B...

Page 466: ...Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement see page Front Rear Spare Tire Unleaded gasoline pump octane number of 87 or higher API Premium grade 0W 20 detergent oil see page Oil change capacity including filter 3 4 US qt 3 2 Use Honda CVT Fluid continuously variable transmission fluid only Fluid change capacity 3 0 US qt 2 8 10 6 US gal 40 362 371 10 09 ...

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