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Summary of Contents for 2012 Pilot

Page 1: ...ed 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 SZA 2011 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 6300 ...

Page 2: ...urring any obligation whatsoever Images throughout this owner s manual including the front cover represent features and equipment that are available on some but not all models Your particular model may not have some of these features Owner s Identification POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN AVIS IMPORTANT Si vous avez besoin d un Manuel du Conducteur en français veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire de com...

Page 3: ... and convenience items Afterwards keep this owner s manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time 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: ... The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes but it remains confidential California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags seat belt tensioners and CR type batteries in this vehicle may contain perchlorate materials special handling may ...

Page 5: ...vide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of ...

Page 6: ... safety information in a variety of forms including preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words or These signal words mean such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions such as Driver and Passenger Safety how to use this vehicle correctly and safely This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully on the vehicle Safety M...

Page 7: ... always wear seat belts For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover read Driving Guidelines on page of this manual and the section on page Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of control a crash or rollover Your Pilot has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off highway...

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Page 9: ...ervices and vehicle storage flat tire jump starting overheating and fuses vehicle specifications tires and emissions controls warranty and contact information how to order Contents Index I Service Information Summary last page Your Vehicle at a Glance 3 Driver and Passenger Safety 5 Features 191 Instruments and Controls 63 Before Driving 493 Driving 511 Maintenance 557 Taking Care of the Unexpecte...

Page 10: ...udio system rear entertainment system and other convenience features The Maintenance Minder shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer for maintenance service There is also a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience and details how to handle them A summary of the warranties covering your new ve...

Page 11: ...RELEASE HANDLE MOONROOF SWITCH ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET Vehicle with navigation system is shown FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM REAR HEATING COOLING CONTROLS HEATING COOLING CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON POWER TAILGATE SWITCH AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS P 186 P 197 P 199 P 192 P 67 HomeLink BUTTONS P 437 P 80 P 11 28 P 137 P 497 P 144 149 P 499 PARKIN...

Page 12: ...EM SWITCH HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL FRONT FOG LIGHTS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR VTM 4 LOCK BUTTON ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET SEAT HEATER SWITCHES CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS P 186 WINDSHIELD WIPERS WASHERS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED MIRROR BUTTON P 125 POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH P 137 P 144 14...

Page 13: ...26 How Your Front Airbags Work 28 How Your Side Airbags Work 31 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 36 Protecting Children General Guidelines 38 All Children Must Be Restrained 38 All Children Should Sit in a Back Seat 39 The Pa...

Page 14: ... 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 15: ...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 599 Important Safe...

Page 16: ...hat 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 9 3 10 8 5 11 4 12 2 1 2 7 6 1 Safety Cage 2 Crush Zones 3 Seats and Seat Backs...

Page 17: ...ts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash even though your vehicle has airbags In addition most states and all Canadian provinces and territories require you to wear seat belts CONTINUED Seat Belts Your Vehicle s Safety Features Why Wear Seat Belts Driver and Passenger Safety 9 Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious inj...

Page 18: ...r occupants Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag 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 se...

Page 19: ...pelvis 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 impact or rollover see page for more information on how your si...

Page 20: ...ossible while 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 ...

Page 21: ...ndicate when the tailgate the glass hatch or a specific door is open You will see the appropriate indicator s and message s for each condition Your vehicle has a door open indicator on the instrument panel to indicate when any door is open Your vehicle also has a tailgate glass hatch and door open indicator on the information display to indicate when the tailgate the glass hatch or a specific door...

Page 22: ...e tailgate when you come to a stop When the glass hatch tailgate and one or more doors are open the DOOR HATCH TAILGATE OPEN message will come on When the glass hatch the tailgate or both glass hatch and tailgate are open the HATCH OPEN TAILGATE OPEN or HATCH TAILGATE OPEN message will come on This vehicle has auto door locking unlocking features See page for how to set them This vehicle has auto ...

Page 23: ...gate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help Adjust the driver s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle Have a front passenger adjust their seat as far to the rear as possible Once your seat is adjusted correctly rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position See page for how to adjust a front seat power adjustmen...

Page 24: ...a seat back is reclined the greater the risk of injury Adjust the driver s seat back to a comfortable upright position leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel Passengers with adjustable seat backs should also adjust their seat back to a comfortable upright position See page for how to adjust the manual adjustable seat back and page for the po...

Page 25: ...and how the driver s and front passenger s active head restraints work The center seating position in the second row and all third row seats have a detachable seat belt that can be unlatched and retracted into the ceiling to allow the seats to be folded down See page for how to unlatch and relatch a belt Detachable seat belts should normally be latched whenever the seat backs are in an upright pos...

Page 26: ...er 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 Protecting Adults and Teens 18 RELEASE BUTTON Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a cra...

Page 27: ... the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased This could cause very serious injuries in a crash See page for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them If a seat belt does not seem to work properly it may not protect the occupant in a crash Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death Have your dealer check the belt...

Page 28: ...d adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle When riding as a front passenger adjust the seat as far back as possible This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag Each time you have a checkup ask your doctor if it s okay for you to drive Protecting Adults and Teens Advice f...

Page 29: ...r be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate If a side airbag or a side curtain airbag inflates a cup holder or other hard object attached on or near the door could be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone Improperly replacing or covering front seat back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a side impact Protecting Adults and Teens Additio...

Page 30: ...come on about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position Your seat belt system includes lap shoulder belts in all seating positions The front seat belts are also equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners You will also see a FASTEN SEAT BELT or FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT message on the multi information display see page The seat belt system includes an indicator on the i...

Page 31: ...icle be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door If the indicator comes on or the beeper sounds when the driver s seat belt is latched and there is no front seat passenger and no items on the front seat something may be interfering with the monitoring system Look for and remove Any items under the front passenger s seat Any object s hanging on the seat or in the seat bac...

Page 32: ...atch plate and a buckle The detachable seat belt should normally be latched whenever the seat backs are in an upright position For more information about the detachable seat belt see page 163 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 24 DETACHABLE ANCHOR Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death I...

Page 33: ...Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible Honda provides a limited warranty on seat belts See your booklet for details The tensioners can also be activated during a collision in which the front airbags In this case the airbags would not be needed but the extra tension in the seat belt could be helpful If t...

Page 34: ...rs First 9 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 10 Occupant Position Detection System OPDS Sensors 11 Front Passenger s Weight Sensors Control Unit OPDS Sensors Control Unit 12 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Indicator 13 Front Impact Sensors 14 Rear Safing Sensor 15 Side Impact Sensors Second 16 Side Impact Sensors Third 17 Side Curtain Airbags 1 Driver s Front Airbag 2 Passenger s Front Airbag 3 Con...

Page 35: ...s one for the driver and one for a front passenger The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat backs Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG see page Two side curtain airbags one for each side of the vehicle The airbags are stored in the ceiling above the side windows The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG see page A driver s seat position sensor that monitors the distance of the ...

Page 36: ...passenger s airbag off see page If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision sensors will detect the vehicle s rapid deceleration If the rate of deceleration is high enough the control unit will inflate the driver s and front passenger s airbags at the time and with the force needed Emergency backup power in case your vehicle s electrical system is disconnected in a crash An indicator o...

Page 37: ... powder from the airbag s surface Although the powder is not harmful people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort If this occurs get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so After inflating the front airbags immediately deflate so they won t interfere with the driver s visibility or the ability to steer or operate other controls The total time for inflation an...

Page 38: ...gh Honda does not encourage carrying an infant or small child in front if the sensors detect the weight of an infant or small child up to about 65 lbs or 29 kg the system will automatically turn the passenger s front airbag off For both advanced airbags to work properly Occupants must sit upright and wear their seat belts properly Do not spill any liquids on or under the seats cover the sensors or...

Page 39: ...t passenger seat or placing heavy items in the seat back pocket Moving the front passenger s seat or seat back forcibly back against the folded right side second row seat If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate either the driver s or the passenger s side airbag Second row passengers should not wedge o...

Page 40: ... goes 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 Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in front if the position sensors detect a child has leaned into the side airbag s deployment path the ai...

Page 41: ...ere are no passengers on that side of the vehicle 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 In a moderate to severe side impact sensors will detect rapid acceleration and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag and active the seat belt tensioner on the impacted side of th...

Page 42: ...then goes off This tells you the system is working properly If the indicator comes on at any other time or does not come on at all you should have the system checked by your dealer For example If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If the indicator stays on after the engine starts If the indicator comes on or flashes on and off while you driv...

Page 43: ...age passenger is riding in front move the seat as far to the rear as possible and have the passenger sit upright and wear the seat belt properly If the indicator comes on with no front seat passenger and no objects on the seat or with an adult riding there something may be interfering with the weight sensors Look for and remove Any items under the front passenger s seat Any object s hanging on the...

Page 44: ...try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself This must be done by an authorized dealer or a knowledgeable body shop We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag system components including the airbag tensioners sensors and control unit Even if your airbags do not inflate your dealer should inspect the driver s seat position sensor the front passenger s weight sensors the front seat belt tens...

Page 45: ... 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 Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting your dealer Additional Information About Your Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety 37 11 08 01 08 22 30 31SZA630_044 ...

Page 46: ...vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained In fact traffic collisions are the number one cause of death of children age 12 and under 43 55 56 59 properly All Children Must Be Restrained Infants and small children must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle Larger children must be restrained with a lap shoulder belt and r...

Page 47: ...ldren may ride Children who ride in the 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 foll...

Page 48: ...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 U S Models Canadian Models Protecting Children General Guidelines 40 DASHBOARD SUN VISORS SUN VISORS 11 08 01 08 23 10 31SZA630_047 ...

Page 49: ...nfant or a small child in the front passenger seat so they can watch the child or because the child requires attention Placing a child in the front seat exposes the child to hazards in a frontal collision and paying close attention to a child distracts the driver from the important tasks of driving placing both of you at risk If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual contact ...

Page 50: ... in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside 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 tailgate or the glass hatch which can lead to accidental injury or death Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states Canadian provinces and territories and can be very haza...

Page 51: ...fants or a convertible seat used in the rear facing reclining mode When properly installed in the second row a rear facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended or from locking their seat back in the desired position A rear facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the back seat but not in the front It could also i...

Page 52: ...e driving and follow the child seat instructions Many experts recommend use of a rear facing seat up to age two if the child s height and weight are appropriate for a rear facing seat Of the different seats available we recommend those that have a five point harness system as shown We also recommend that a small child use the child seat until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the se...

Page 53: ...very serious or fatal injuries Even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger s front airbag off see page a back seat is the safest place for a small child 35 Child Seat Placement Placing a forward facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger s airbag can be hazardous Protecting Infants and Small Children Driver and Passenger Safety 45 Placing ...

Page 54: ...llow the child seat manufacturer s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this manual Proper installation is key to maximizing your child s safety Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements The child seat is the correct type and size for the child The child seat is the correct type for the seating position The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicl...

Page 55: ... can be expected and should not reduce the child seat s effectiveness If the child seat is not secure try installing it in a different seating position or use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker s instructions A child who is not properly secured in a child seat can be seriously injur...

Page 56: ...n the second row seating position use the lower anchors as shown in the illustration You can install up to three child seats at a time with LATCH Do not attach two child seat connectors to a single lower anchor at a time You can find lower anchors in the slits in the seat backs The lower anchors are located between the seat back and seat bottom and are to be used only with a child seat designed fo...

Page 57: ...d seat maker s instructions for adjusting or tightening the fit Lift the head restraint see page then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint and over the seat back making sure the strap is not twisted Other LATCH compatible seats have a flexible type connector as shown above 3 4 5 157 CONTINUED Installing a Child Seat Driver and Passenger Safety 49 RIGID TYPE FLEXIBLE TYPE T...

Page 58: ... strap over the head restraint and seat back then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor 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 Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure Unlatch the detachable seat belt anchor latch and retract the seat belt all the way into the cei...

Page 59: ...on of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the anchor point Follow steps 1 through 6 of the second row installation on pages and If the child seat cannot be installed properly or interferes with the head restraint when in the highest position remove the head restraint Make sure the removed head restraint is secured in a safe place Push and pull the child seat forward and from sid...

Page 60: ... let the belt feed back into the retractor After the belt has retracted tug on it If the belt is locked you will not be able to pull it out If you can pull the belt out it is not locked and you will need to 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 If you intend to insta...

Page 61: ...lly retract Since a tether can provide additional security to the lap shoulder belt installation we recommend using a tether whenever one is required or available After confirming that the belt is locked grab the shoulder part of the belt near the buckle and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt Remember if the lap part of the belt is not tight the child seat will not be secure...

Page 62: ...rap over the head restraint and seat back After properly securing the child seat see page lift the head restraint then route the tether strap over the seat back and through the head restraint legs 1 52 Second Row Installation Installing a Child Seat 54 TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT TETHER STRAP Outer seating position 11 08 01 08 25 24 31SZA630_061 ...

Page 63: ...position lower the head restraint first Route the tether strap over the head restraint and seat back then attach the tether strap hook to the anchor making sure the strap is not twisted Tighten the strap according to the seat maker s instructions After properly securing the child seat see pages and lift the left and right head restraint then route the tether strap over the seat back and through th...

Page 64: ...p shoulder belt properly fits a child have the child put on the seat belt then ask yourself Does the child sit all the way back against the seat Do the child s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat 1 2 Checking Seat Belt Fit Protecting Larger Children 56 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 65: ...and use a booster seat until the lap shoulder belt fits them properly without the booster Booster seats can be high back or low back Whichever style you select make sure the booster seat meets federal safety standards see page and that you follow the booster seat maker s instructions Some states Canadian provinces and territories also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given...

Page 66: ...ned improperly restrained sitting too close to the airbag or out of position A side airbag also poses risks If any part of a larger child s body is in the path of a deploying side airbag the child could receive possibly serious injuries Of course children vary widely And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in front there are other important factors you should consider Ph...

Page 67: ... crash This could cause very serious injuries during a crash It also increases the chance that the child will slide under the belt in a crash and be injured If they do they could be very seriously injured in a crash Devices intended to improve a child s comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can make the belt less effective and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash Addit...

Page 68: ...you must drive with the tailgate glass hatch open open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system climate control system as shown below If you must sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running even in an unconfined area adjust the heating and cooling system climate control system as follows Select the fresh air mode Select the mode Turn the fan on high speed Set the temperature c...

Page 69: ...Read these labels carefully If a label comes off or becomes hard to read except for the U S dashboard label which may be removed by the owner contact your dealer for a replacement CONTINUED U S models only Safety Labels Driver and Passenger Safety 61 RADIATOR CAP DASHBOARD BATTERY LABEL 11 08 01 08 26 42 31SZA630_068 ...

Page 70: ...U S models Canadian models Canadian models U S models U S models Safety Labels 62 SUN VISOR DOORJAMBS 11 08 01 08 27 01 31SZA630_069 ...

Page 71: ... System 134 Ignition Switch 136 Door Locks 137 Childproof Door Locks 143 Tailgate and Glass Hatch 143 Power Tailgate 144 Glass Hatch 148 Remote Transmitter 150 Seats 154 Detachable Anchor 163 Seat Heaters 165 Power Windows 167 Moonroof 170 Parking Brake 171 Mirrors 172 Driving Position Memory System 174 Interior Lights 176 Interior Convenience Items 179 Center Console 180 Console Compartments 180 ...

Page 72: ...YSTEM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM REAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM GLASS HATCH RELEASE BUTTON POWER TAILGATE SWITCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE P 197 P 199 P 192 P 67 On Touring models is shown AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS HEADPHONE CONNECTORS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET P 186 P 80 P 172 P 171 P 137 PARKING BRAKE PEDAL P 171 P 174 P 167 P 497 P 499 P 428 P 428 P 205 P...

Page 73: ...T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR INFORMATION DISPLAY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TPMS INDICATOR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR POWER TAILGATE INDICATOR ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR DOOR OPEN INDICATOR MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR P 75 ...

Page 74: ...RE PRESSURE TPMS INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR A T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR VTM 4 INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR P 68 P 75 P 68 P 68 P 77 P 74 P 72 VSA OFF INDICATOR P 76 P 85 P 76 P 70 P 76 P 76 ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR P 70 P 76 P 78 P 77 P 75 P 79 HIGH BEAM ...

Page 75: ...not fasten your seat belt while driving the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals For more information see page You will also see a FASTEN SEAT BELT or FASTEN PASSENGER SEAT BELT message on the multi information display see page For more information see page If you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before fastening your seat belt the beeper sounds a...

Page 76: ... charged For more information see page You will also see a CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page For more information see page You will also see a CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page For more information see page 93 93 93 625 626 626 626 On Touring models On Touring models On Touring models Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging Sy...

Page 77: ...ge on the multi information display see page If it remains on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running or if it comes on while driving there could be a problem with the brake system For more information see page You will also see a LOW BRAKE FLUID or CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page 1 2 93 93 627 On Touring models On Touring mo...

Page 78: ...or more information see page You will also see a CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page This indicator normally 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 there is a problem with the ABS If this happens have your vehicle checked at a dealer With this indicator on your vehicle still has normal br...

Page 79: ...comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist VSA system 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 or Hill Start Assist system Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked Without VSA your vehicle still has normal driving ability but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement See...

Page 80: ...information see page This indicator has two functions If it comes on while driving it indicates that one or more of your vehicle s tires are significantly low on pressure You will also see a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message on the multi information display see page Check the tire pressure monitor on the multi information display and determine the cause see page If this happens pull to the side of the r...

Page 81: ...possible For more information see page This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If this indicator comes on and stays on at any other time or if it does not come on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position there is a problem with the TPMS With this indicator on the low tire pressure indicator and the tire pressure moni...

Page 82: ... when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If it comes on at any other time there is a problem in the power tailgate system Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible You can still open or close the tailgate manually For more information on the power tailgate see page You will also see a CHECK POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM message on the multi information display 94 144 4WD m...

Page 83: ...intenance Minder This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service This indicator normally 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 there is a problem in the 4WD system Take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked If the indicator blinks while driving the VTM 4 fluid ...

Page 84: ...the ACCESSORY I or the LOCK 0 position without turning off the light switch this indicator will remain on A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver s door This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position It will then go off if you have inserted a properly coded ignition key If it is not a properly coded key the indicator will blink and the eng...

Page 85: ...ht s circuit Have your vehicle checked by your dealer 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 This indicator comes on if any door tailgate or glass hatch is not closed tightly Except Touring models On Touring models Door open Indicator Fuel Economy Indicator Dayt...

Page 86: ...bout 3 1 US gal 11 9 of fuel remaining in the tank You will also see a LOW FUEL message on the multi information display When the needle reaches E there is a very small amount of fuel in the tank When the indicator comes on there are about 9 3 2 45 US gal of fuel remaining in the tank 94 United States Canada 581 If equipped On Touring 4WD models On Touring models Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level In...

Page 87: ... appropriate tire indicator will come on in the information display along with the low tire pressure indicator if a tire is significantly underinflated or has suddenly lost pressure See for what to do if this indicator comes on This indicator is displayed as the system message on the multi information display see page 13 429 526 Except LX models Except Touring models Except Touring models On Touri...

Page 88: ...ge This shows how much fuel you have It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount 623 Gauges Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge 80 SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE TACHOMETER INFORMATION DISPLAY SELECT RESET KNOB SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SELECT RESET KNOB TACHOMETER MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY FUEL GAUGE U S models are shown Except Touring models On Touring models Avoid driving wi...

Page 89: ...ressing the select reset knob repeatedly Each trip meter works independently so you can keep track of two different distances To reset a trip meter display it and then press and hold the select reset knob until the number resets to 0 0 For information about the multi information display see page The information display shows the odometer trip meter engine oil life outside temperature if equipped i...

Page 90: ... you reset a trip meter the average fuel economy for that trip meter also resets This display shows the estimated distance you can travel on the fuel remaining in the tank This distance is estimated from the fuel economy you have achieved over the last few miles kilometers so it will vary with changes in speed traffic condition etc This display shows the instant fuel economy you are getting It sho...

Page 91: ... 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 To adjust outside temperature indicator Press and hold the select reset knob until Oil Life appears about 10 seconds Press and quickly release the select reset knob again and Outside appears Press and hold the select reset knob until a numeri...

Page 92: ... 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 display press the select reset knob The CHECK FUEL CAP message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off If the system still detects a leak in your vehicle s evaporative emissions system the malfunction indicator ...

Page 93: ...le control settings see page The multi information display in the instrument panel displays various information and messages when the ignition switch is in the ON II position Some of the messages help you operate your vehicle more comfortably Others help to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble free driving You can also change the display by pressing t...

Page 94: ...tion Display 86 INFO button SEL RESET button U S model is shown Main Menu Go to Customize Menu See page 95 See page 87 Trip Computer See page 90 Tire Pressure for each tire See page 89 11 08 01 08 31 14 31SZA630_093 ...

Page 95: ...ows the number of miles U S or kilometers Canada driven since you last reset it There are two trip meters Trip A and Trip B Each trip meter works independently so you can keep track of two different distances When the main menu is blank or Trip Computer is displayed pressing the SEL RESET button changes the display to odometer trip meter outside temperature trip meter and engine oil life CONTINUED...

Page 96: ...e time when you refuel your vehicle see page To reset a trip meter display it and then press and hold the SEL RESET button until the number resets to 0 0 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 104 Multi Information Display Outside Temperature 88 U S OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE Canada 11 08 01 08 31 34 31SZA630_095 ...

Page 97: ...ure sensor is in the front bumper The temperature reading can be affected by heat reflection from the road surface engine heat and the 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 disp...

Page 98: ...y you received over the last several miles U S or kilometers Canada so it will vary with changes in speed traffic etc This shows your vehicle s average fuel economy in mpg U S models or liter 100 km Canadian models since you last reset Trip A or Trip B You can customize the Trip A and AVERAGE FUEL A reset condition on the multi information display see page 104 Multi Information Display Trip Comput...

Page 99: ...ld the SEL RESET button until the number resets This shows the accumulated traveling time since you last reset it 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 Multi Information Display AVERAGE SPEED A B ELAPSED TIME A B Instruments and Controls 91 11 08 01 08 32 07 31SZA630_098 ...

Page 100: ...he system message indicator does not go off until the problem s is corrected You will also hear a beep when the system message comes on for the first time When there are several messages to be shown the system switches the messages every 5 seconds The message is shown until you push the INFO or button To see the message again press the INFO or button 5 seconds after the display disappears Here is ...

Page 101: ... See page 34 See page 171 See page 626 See page 626 See page 625 See page 532 See page 533 See page 623 See page 627 See page 627 Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 93 U S Canada U S Canada U S Canada U S Canada 11 08 01 08 32 34 31SZA630_100 ...

Page 102: ... See page 127 See page 136 See page 527 See page 528 See page 528 See page 514 See page 515 See page 488 See page 581 See page 485 See page 564 See page 498 Multi Information Display 94 U S Canada U S Canada 11 08 01 08 32 53 31SZA630_101 ...

Page 103: ...ESET button To change the settings the ignition switch must be in the ON II position and the vehicle must be stopped with the transmission in Park You can customize some vehicle control settings for DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2 separately If DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 is not displayed customizing is not possible When the main menu displays CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS you can customize some vehicle control settings To h...

Page 104: ...eed A Changes the driver s seat and the outside mirror positions to a stored setting Changes how long in seconds the interior lights stay on after you close the doors and the tailgate Changes how long in seconds the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver s door Changes the timing of when the headlights come on The headlight switch needs to be in the AUTO position 15 SEC 0 SEC LOW MIN 1...

Page 105: ...e LOCK button twice Changes how long it takes in seconds for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock but do not open the door Changes the power tailgate opening setting Set Cancel all the customized settings as default SHIFT FROM P WITH VEH SPEED OFF IGN OFF OFF DRIVER DOOR ALL DOORS ON OFF 90 SEC 60 SEC 30 SEC ANY TIME WHEN UNLOCKED SET CANCEL 114 115 117 118 119 120 9...

Page 106: ...ly completed FAILED is shown for several seconds and then the screen goes back to the normal message mode Repeat the same procedure to select DEFAULT ALL If you want to cancel DEFAULT ALL select CANCEL then press the SEL RESET button The screen goes back to the previous display To set the default settings press the INFO button to select SET then press the SEL RESET button DEFAULT ALL Multi Informa...

Page 107: ...changes as shown on the next page Press the INFO button until you see the setup you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection When you want to change the vehicle control settings press the INFO button to select CHG SETTING then press the SEL RESET button CONTINUED Multi Information Display Customize Settings Instruments and Controls 99 Touring model is shown 11 08 0...

Page 108: ...ct DEFAULT ALL Select EXIT Select CANCEL INFO button SEL RESET button Touring model is shown METER SETUP See page 101 POSITION SETUP See page 106 LIGHTING SETUP See page 108 DOOR WINDOW SETUP See page 113 11 08 01 08 33 45 31SZA630_107 ...

Page 109: ...he customize mode Each 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 CONTINUED Meter Setup Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 101 INFO button SEL RESET button Touring model is shown 11 08 01 08 33 54 31SZA630_108 ...

Page 110: ...ss the SEL RESET 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 Multi I...

Page 111: ...atedly Adjust the outside temperature value by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to set the desired 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 Multi Information Displa...

Page 112: ...esets IGN OFF Trip A Info is reset when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position You can choose this item to customize from METER SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Trip A Info Reset Multi Information Display 104 11 08 01 08 3...

Page 113: ... changes as shown above and then goes back to the customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to TRIP A INFO RESET and repeat the procedure again Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 105 11 08 01 08 34 32 31SZA630_112 ...

Page 114: ...mize mode Each 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 Position Setup Multi Information Display 106 INFO button SEL RESET button Touring model is shown 11 08 01 08 34 39 31SZA630_113 ...

Page 115: ... customize item screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to MEMORY POSITION LINK and repeat the procedure again If MEMORY POSITION LINK is ON the driver s seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored in the memory when you open the driver s door using the remote transmitter You can choose this item to customize from POSITION SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Mul...

Page 116: ...ess 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 Here are the three custom settings for the lighting setup Lighting Setup Multi Information Display 108 INFO button SEL RESET button Touring model is shown 11 08 01 08 34 59 31SZA630_115 ...

Page 117: ...Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections 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 INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME and repeat the procedure again Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET but...

Page 118: ... the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button The headlights parking lights side marker lights taillights and license plate lights go off after the selected time when you remove the key from the ignition switch and close the driver s door To change how long the lights stay on before they go off follow these instructions Multi Information Display 110 11 08 01 08 35 18 ...

Page 119: ...m screen If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER and repeat the procedure again MAX The headlights come on when it is bright HIGH The headlights come on when it is somewhat bright MID The headlights come on when it is as bright as sunset or sunrise LOW The headlights come on when it is somewhat dark MIN The headlights come on when it is dark You can choose thi...

Page 120: ... If the SETTING INCOMPLETE message appears go back to AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY and repeat the procedure again Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Multi Information Display 112 11 08 01 08 35 38 31SZA630_119 ...

Page 121: ...ration Press the INFO button until you see the setting you want to customize then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection While DOOR WINDOW SETUP is shown press the SEL RESET button to enter the customize mode Here are the six custom settings for the door window setup Multi Information Display Door Window Setup Instruments and Controls 113 INFO button Touring model is shown SEL RESET bu...

Page 122: ... this item to customize from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button WITH VEH SPEED The doors lock when the vehicle speed reaches about 10 mph U S and 15 km h Canada Multi Information Display 114 11 08 01 08 36 00 31SZA6...

Page 123: ...sage appears go back to AUTO DOOR LOCK and repeat the procedure again OFF The auto door unlock mode is deactivated all the time IGN OFF The driver s door or all the doors depending on your selection in the next step unlock when you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position SHIFT TO P The driver s door or all the doors depending on your selection in the next step unlock when you move the shif...

Page 124: ... choose SHIFT TO P or IGN OFF you will see the above display Press the INFO button to switch the door lock mode setting between the driver s door and all doors Then press the SEL RESET button to enter your selection Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button Multi Information Dis...

Page 125: ...E UNLOCK MODE and repeat the procedure again Select the desired setting by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button To select whether the driver s or all doors unlock when the remote transmitter or key is used follow these instructions You can choose this item to customize from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly CONTINUED Multi Infor...

Page 126: ... and the security system has set see page You can customize the exterior lights not to flash and the beeper not to sound You can choose this item to customize from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Press the SEL RESET button to see the selections Select ON or OFF by pressing the INFO button then enter your selection by pressing the SEL RESET button 429 Multi Information Disp...

Page 127: ...rom 30 seconds to 60 or 90 seconds You can choose this item to customize from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly 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 KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT and repeat the procedure again CONTINUED Multi Informat...

Page 128: ...ithout unlocking the tailgate lock first by remote transmitter from the outside WHEN UNLOCKED In this mode you must unlock the tailgate before opening it In addition the tailgate will not automatically relock when you close it ANYTIME The tailgate unlocks and opens when you press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter for 1 second The tailgate will automatically relock when you clo...

Page 129: ...essfully 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 PTG KEYLESS OPEN MODE and repeat the procedure again You can choose this item to customize from DOOR WINDOW SETUP by pressing the INFO button repeatedly Multi Information Display Instruments and Controls 121 11 08 01 08 37 09 31SZA630_128 ...

Page 130: ...TCH PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL FRONT FOG LIGHTS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR VTM 4 LOCK BUTTON ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET SEAT HEATER SWITCHES CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS MULTI INFORMATION BUTTONS P 186 BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER...

Page 131: ...al is varied automatically according to vehicle speed If you turn it to the shortest delay the wipers change to low speed operation when the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph 20 km h Pull the wiper control lever toward you and hold it The washers spray until you release the lever The wipers run at low speed then complete one more sweep after you release the lever 1 2 3 4 5 6 MIST OFF LO HI INT Windshie...

Page 132: ...er a few seconds delay To turn on the rear window wiper rotate the switch clockwise to ON It operates intermittently Hold past ON to turn the rear window wiper on and to spray the rear window washer When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wipers activated the rear window wiper operates automatically The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as t...

Page 133: ...w beams to high beams push the left lever forward until you hear a click The blue high beam indicator will come on see page Pull it back to return to low beams To flash the high beams pull the lever back lightly then release it The high beams stay on as long as you hold the lever back Turn signal Off Parking and indicator lights AUTO Headlights on High beams Flash high beams Fog lights off Fog lig...

Page 134: ...ll liquids on it The lights will remain on when you turn off the ignition switch They will turn off automatically when you remove the key and open the driver s door To turn them on again either turn the ignition switch to the ON II position or turn the light switch to the position To turn on automatic lighting turn the light switch to AUTO The lights will come on automatically when the outside lig...

Page 135: ...elease the parking brake They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off even if you set the parking brake When the headlights are on the daytime running lights are off 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 When the multi information display shows a DRL O...

Page 136: ...e the driver s door To change the HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF TIMER setting see page If you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position with the headlight switch on but do not open the door the lights turn off after 10 minutes 3 minutes if the switch is in the AUTO position The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver s door If you unlock the door but do not open it within 15 seconds the...

Page 137: ... defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged When cleaning the glass always wipe side to side Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off For more information see page Push the button to turn on the hazard warning lights four way flashers This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash Use the hazar...

Page 138: ...g You will hear a beep when maximum or minimum brightness is reached You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is canceled by turning the knob a click to the left To reduce glare at night the instrument panel illumination dims when you turn the light switch to or Turning the select reset knob to the right until you hear a beep will cancel the reduced brightness Except Touring models Instrum...

Page 139: ...ut 5 seconds after you finish adjusting When the brightness reaches the maximum level BRIGHTNESS MAXIMUM LEVEL appears on the display Brightness can only be adjusted when ambient light is low On Touring models Instrument Panel Brightness Instruments and Controls 131 11 08 01 08 38 39 31SZA630_138 ...

Page 140: ...move it up down in and out Move the steering wheel up or down and in or out so it points toward your chest not toward your face Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators 3 4 1 2 Steering Wheel Adjustment 132 Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash Adjust the steering wheel only when ...

Page 141: ... all the locks on your vehicle The valet key works only in the ignition and the driver s door lock You can keep the glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and the valet key at a parking facility The valet key does not contain a battery Do not try to take it apart You should have received a key number tag with your keys You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced...

Page 142: ...g of your key contact your dealer Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine contact your dealer The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft If an improperly coded key or other device is used the engine s fuel system is disabled The system...

Page 143: ... 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 device Immobilizer System Instruments and...

Page 144: ...n 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 Use this position only to start the engine The switch returns to the ON II position when you let go of the key You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the ignition switch in the LOCK 0 or the ACCESSORY I position and open the dri...

Page 145: ...ont 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 either master door lock switch will unlock all doors and the tailgate Pushing forward the lock tab on the driver s door unlocks only that door All doors the tailgate and the glass hatch can be locked from the outside by using the key in the driver s door lock To unlo...

Page 146: ... the parking brake is applied Make all settings before you start driving To change the AUTO DOOR LOCK setting see page To change the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK setting see page The auto door locking feature has three possible settings The auto door locking is deactivated all the time The doors and tailgate lock whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park P position The doors and tailgate lock when the...

Page 147: ...door Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver s door You will hear a click Keep holding the switch until you hear another click after about 5 seconds Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver s door until you hear a click after about 5 seconds Release the switch and within 20 seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position 4 1 2 3 4 3 ...

Page 148: ...feature has five possible settings The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time The driver s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park P position with the brake pedal depressed This is the default setting All doors and tailgate unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park P position with the brake pedal depressed The driver s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition swit...

Page 149: ...or lock switch on the driver s door You will hear a click and after about 5 seconds you will hear another click Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P position Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and make sure to close the driver s door Release the switch and within 20 seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position 1 2 1 2 3 4 CONTINUED To program the Park Unlock mode To tu...

Page 150: ... s door You will hear a click Continue to hold down the switch Or until you hear two more clicks after about 10 seconds to activate Until you hear another click after about 5 seconds to activate the driver s door unlock feature Or until you hear two more clicks after about 10 seconds to activate all doors and tailgate unlock feature Until you hear another click after about 5 seconds to activate Tu...

Page 151: ...k P position To open the tailgate press and hold the switch then lift up To close the tailgate use the inner handle to pull it down then press down on the back edge With any door or the tailgate open and the key in the ignition both master door lock switches are disabled They are not disabled if all the doors and the tailgate are closed If you try to lock an open driver s door by pulling the lock ...

Page 152: ...ee beeps and the tailgate will stop moving reverse direction and stop at the fully opened or closed position Press and hold the tailgate button on the remote transmitter or the switch for about 1 second to open or close the tailgate Each time you press the button on the remote transmitter or the switch you will hear a beep and some front and rear lights will flash If the glass hatch is opened remo...

Page 153: ...ind The power tailgate has an auto reverse feature If it meets resistance while opening or closing it will beep three times and reverse direction However the tailgate may not reverse immediately Always make sure passengers and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it The tailgate can also be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate If you press the button again while the...

Page 154: ...afely the parking brake is applied all doors and the tailgate are fully closed and locked and the key is removed from the ignition switch You can customize the power tailgate setting not to open without unlocking the tailgate lock first by remote transmitter from the outside If you try to drive off with the tailgate open a beeper sounds and a TAILGATE OPEN message is shown on the multi information...

Page 155: ... power tailgate switch until the PTG buzzer sounds Switch should be held on longer than 5 seconds You can switch between these two modes as following Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON II position Release the switch Turn off the ignition and remove the key To go back to the other setting repeat the above procedure When mode is set the WHEN UNLOCKED you will hear three short beeps ...

Page 156: ...the Park P position If you cannot open the tailgate remove the cover on the back of the tailgate see page Make sure the shift lever is in the Park P position Push the release lever to the right as shown then pull the outer handle to open the tailgate To close the glass hatch lower it and press on the handle until it latches 147 On EX L and Touring models Except EX L and Touring models Tailgate and...

Page 157: ...glass hatch closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and the glass hatch and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior See on page You can also open the glass hatch by pressing the glass hatch release button on the driver s door or on the remote transmitter 124 60 Except EX L and Touring models Tailgate and Glass Hatch Carbon Monoxide Hazard Instruments and Cont...

Page 158: ... tailgate Some exterior lights will flash When you push LOCK twice within 5 seconds you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and tailgate are locked and the security system has set This button does not work if any door or tailgate is not fully closed To change the KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT setting see page 118 117 119 On Touring models On Touring models Remote Transmitter UNLOCK LOCK 150 U...

Page 159: ... about 30 seconds then go out If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed the lights will go off immediately If you push the same button again while the tailgate is opening or closing three beeps sound the tailgate stops moving reverses direction and stops in the fully opened or fully closed position Press and hold the TAILGATE button to open...

Page 160: ... as soon as possible Battery type CR1616 To replace the battery Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips head screwdriver Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail Be careful when removing this screw as the head of the screw can strip out 3 1 2 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Battery 152 NOTE SCREW BATTERY 11 08 01 08 42 19 31...

Page 161: ...o conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device On Touring models Remove the old battery and insert a new battery into the back of the cover with the side facing down Install the parts in reverse order An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment Always confirm local regulations for ...

Page 162: ...passenger seat has the same adjustments as the driver s seat but without any height and lumbar adjustments The front passenger s seat adjusts manually Here are the settings activated with the remote Driving position memory see page Customized settings see page When you unlock and open the driver s door with the remote transmitter the driver s seat except the power lumbar feature and outside mirror...

Page 163: ...forward and backward Moves the whole seat up and forward or down and backward The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time Moves the front of the seat up or down Raises or lowers the seat Adjusts the seat back angle forward or backward Increases or decreases the lumbar support Driver s seat only CONTINUED Seats Front Seat Manual Adjustments Instruments and Controls 155 11 08 01 08 ...

Page 164: ...orth 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 To change the seat back angle pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom On LX models Seats Driver s Seat Manual Height Adjustment 156...

Page 165: ...ting positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant s head rests against the center of the restraint See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints 16 Seats Adjusting the Head Restraint Head Restraints Ins...

Page 166: ... pry up on long side of the cap Push the release buttons sideways and push the restraint down Push short side of the cap and pry up on long side of the cap Push the release buttons then pull the restraint out of the seat back Third Row Center Seat Third Row Center Seat Seats Removing the Head Restraint 158 CUSHION RELEASE BUTTON LEGS Second center and third row LONG SHORT 11 08 01 08 43 23 31SZA63...

Page 167: ...d against the seat back and the head restraint will automatically move forward This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant s head It also helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine After a collision the activated restraint should return to its normal position If the restraints do not return to their normal position o...

Page 168: ...head restraints To adjust the second row seats forward and backward pull up on the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion Move the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat to make sure it is locked in position To change the seat back angle of the seats in the second row pull up on the handle on the outside of the seat back and push the seat back Seats Adjusting t...

Page 169: ... the upright position Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving Make sure that the folded seat back does not press against the front passenger s seat as this could cause the weight sensors to work improperly To get into the third row seats pull up the lever on the side of the passenger s side second row seat back The seat back will tilt forward and then can be slid forward After you ret...

Page 170: ...r shoulder belts are positioned in each holding slot on the side panel whenever the third seat is folded Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position Make sure the seat is locked securely before driving Reconnect the seat belts to the detachable anchors Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard See ...

Page 171: ... any children are riding in the rear seats be sure that any unused seat belts are either buckled the lockable retractor activated and the belt fully retracted or in the case of any unused detachable center belts stored in the roof slots so they are out of reach See page for additional information 24 CONTINUED Detachable Anchor Seats Instruments and Controls 163 LATCH PLATE Using the seat belt with...

Page 172: ...uld only be used when the seat belt is detached Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle Tug on the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched Make sure the seat belt is not twisted Seats 164 SMALL LATCH PLATE LATCH PLATE TRIANGLE MARKS SMALL LATCH PLATE Second row and third row center seats ANCHOR BUCKLE 11 ...

Page 173: ...ignition switch must be in the ON II position to use the heaters To use the heaters press the seat heater switch The indicator amber in the switch will come on There are three settings in the heaters HI LO and OFF When you press the seat heater switch once the heater is set to HI Select LO by pressing the seat heater switch again To shut down the heater press the seats heater switch until the indi...

Page 174: ...h This will keep the seat warm If the engine is left idling for an extended period do not use the seat heaters even on the LO setting It can weaken the battery causing hard starting The heater runs continuously and does not automatically turn off after a period of time Seat Heaters 166 Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature e ...

Page 175: ...off the ignition switch Opening either front door cancels this function To open either front window fully push the window switch firmly down to the second detent then release it The window automatically goes down all the way To stop the window from going all the way down pull back on the window switch briefly Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position to raise or lower any window To open a win...

Page 176: ...d If the AUTO function is disabled the power window system will need to be reset after reconnecting the battery or installing the fuse Start the engine Push down and hold the driver s window switch until the window is fully open Pull and hold the driver s window switch to close the window completely then hold the switch for about 2 seconds If the power windows do not operate properly after resetti...

Page 177: ...urther turn and hold the key again within 10 seconds of step 2 To close Insert the key in the driver s door lock Turn the key counterclockwise then release it You can open and close the windows and the moonroof if equipped with the key in the driver s door lock Turn the key counterclockwise again and hold it All four windows and the moonroof start to close To stop the windows and the moonroof rele...

Page 178: ...utomatically closes all the way To stop the moonroof from closing push the switch briefly To open or close the moonroof partially pull back or push forward the moonroof switch lightly and hold it The moonroof will stop when you release the switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position before operating the moonroof switch on the ceiling console To open the moonroof fully pull back the moonr...

Page 179: ...function You can use the remote transmitter or the key to operate the moonroof from the outside Refer to page for details 69 93 168 On Touring models Parking Brake Operating the Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter or the Key Moonroof Parking Brake Instruments and Controls 171 RELEASE HANDLE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs ...

Page 180: ...mal visibility when the lights are gone Press the button again to turn off this feature Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving The inside mirror has day and night positions The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night pos...

Page 181: ... of reverse will return the mirror to its original position To tilt the driver s mirror place the selector switch in the left position To tilt the passenger s mirror place the switch in the right position To turn the feature off place the switch in the center position Outside mirror positions can be stored in the driving position memory system see page Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment s...

Page 182: ...rized position by pushing the appropriate button or using the appropriate remote transmitter Driver 1 or Driver 2 You can change the MEMORY POSITION LINK setting on the multi information display see page Adjust the outside mirrors for best visibility see page Press and release the SET button on the control panel You will hear a beep Immediately press and hold one of the memory buttons 1 or 2 until...

Page 183: ...ep then release the button The system will move the seat and outside mirrors to the memorized positions The indicator in the selected memory button will flash during movement When the adjustments are complete you will hear two beeps and the indicator will remain on Press any button on the control panel SET 1 or 2 To stop the system s automatic adjustment do any of these actions If desired you can ...

Page 184: ...ight control switch is in the door activated center position When the tailgate is closed the cargo area light can be turned on with the switch in the light The individual map lights in the second and third rows cannot be turned on The individual map lights in the front can be turned on and off by pressing the lenses The individual door lights will operate when a door is opened When the switch is i...

Page 185: ...ow and third row map lights can be turned on by pushing the lens Push the lens again to turn it off To change the INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME setting see page The lights also come on when the key is removed from the ignition switch With any door or the tailgate left open the lights stay on about 15 minutes then go out All the individual map lights come on and stay on as long as the switch remains ...

Page 186: ...e driver s door After you close the door the ignition switch light stays on for several seconds To change the INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME setting see page The cargo area light has a three position switch In the OFF position the light does not come on In the center position the light comes on when you open the tailgate or the glass hatch In the ON position the light stays on continuously 130 109 On...

Page 187: ...UN VISOR VANITY MIRROR ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET SUNGLASSES HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INTEGRATED SUNSHADE BEVERAGE HOLDERS STORAGE COMPARTMENTS GLOVE BOX COAT HOOK GROCERY HOOK CONVERSATION MIRROR 11 08 01 08 47 05 31SZA630_186 ...

Page 188: ...cover backward To open the rear of the console compartment pull up on the lever and lift the armrest Your vehicle has a multi function center console It includes beverage holders storage compartments an armrest and a storage tray Interior Convenience Items Center Console Console Compartments 180 LEVER CONSOLE FRONT COMPARTMENT CONSOLE REAR COMPARTMENT 11 08 01 08 47 15 31SZA630_187 ...

Page 189: ...ul 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 door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors Use only resealable containers in the door pockets Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery carpeting and electrical components in the interior Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Instrume...

Page 190: ...es The center seat back in the second row is equipped with an armrest that provides the beverage holder Pivot down the seat back to use them To open the beverage holder squeeze the knob and slide the cover forward Interior Convenience Items Storage Compartment 182 BEVERAGE HOLDER 11 08 01 08 47 29 31SZA630_189 ...

Page 191: ...frame Open the glove box by pulling up on the handle Close it with a firm push Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on CONTINUED On Touring models Interior Convenience Items Sunglasses Holder Integrated Sunshades Glove Box Instruments and Controls 183 TAB HOOK SUNGLASSES HOLDER Push An open glove box can cause serious injury to y...

Page 192: ...e vehicle You may also store small items in this holder Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving The sunglasses holder uses a convex mirror for its bottom panel You can see all the vehicle passengers in this mirror To use the mirror open the sunglasses holder fully push it to the first detent ...

Page 193: ...mirror on the back of the sun visor pull up the cover These hooks are not designed for large or heavy items Interior Convenience Items Coat Hooks Vanity Mirror Instruments and Controls 185 11 08 01 08 47 59 31SZA630_192 ...

Page 194: ... an accessory power socket the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less 10 amps When more than one socket is being used the combined power rating of the accessories should be 120 watts or less 10 amps Interior Convenience Items Accessory Power Sockets 186 11 08 01 08 48 07 31SZA6...

Page 195: ...ne when you use the AC power outlet Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects from getting into the socket The maximum capacity for this power outlet is 115 volt AC at 150 watts or less If you use an appliance which requires more than 150 watts it automatically stops supplying the power If this happens turn the ignition switch off and turn it on again On ...

Page 196: ...ttage such as cathode ray tube type televisions refrigerators electric pumps etc It is also not suitable for devices that process precise data such as medical equipment or measuring instruments Any appliances that require an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sensor lamps etc should not be connected to this outlet Additional storage space for lar...

Page 197: ...event damage to the cargo net do not exceed the maximum load Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard See on page To prevent damage do not place more than 22 lbs 10 kg on this cargo net 189 506 Interior Convenience Items Carrying Cargo Instruments and Controls 189 Do not use this cargo net if the third row seats are fo...

Page 198: ...190 11 08 01 08 48 36 31SZA630_197 ...

Page 199: ...vice Error Messages 281 Audio System 282 Wallpaper Setup 288 Display Setup 291 Setting the Clock 294 Setting the Language 297 Audio System 298 Playing the FM AM Radio 299 Playing the XM Radio 312 Playing a Disc 319 Disc Player Error Messages 331 Protecting Your Discs 332 Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio 335 Playing an iPod 363 iPod Error Messages 371 372 USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages 383...

Page 200: ...E CONTROL DIAL WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING A C BUTTON MODE CONTROL BUTTONS MODE CONTROL BUTTONS ON OFF BUTTON MAX A C BUTTON REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS U S LX models FAN CONTROL OFF BUTTON 11 08 01 08 48 51 31SZA630_199 ...

Page 201: ...the outside of the vehicle fresh air mode The system should be left in fresh air mode under almost all conditions Keeping the system in recirculation mode particularly with the A C off can cause the windows to fog up Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions then return to fresh air mode The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of...

Page 202: ...u can turn it on and off manually The system automatically turns on the A C and switches to Recirculation mode Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard This button turns the rear window defogger on and off see page Use the mode control buttons to select the vents air flows from Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes Air flows from the center and corner ven...

Page 203: ...em Select and fresh air mode Set the fan to the desired speed Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial Turn on the A C by pressing the button You will see A C ON in the display Make sure the temperature is set to the lower limit Select If the outside air is humid select recirculation mode If the outside air is dry select fresh air mode Set the fan to the desired speed Set the...

Page 204: ...dows faster you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel next to each vent This sends more warm air to the windshield defroster vents Once the windshield is clear select fresh air mode to avoid fogging the windows For your safety make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving When you switch to another mode from the A C turns off But if it was on to start ...

Page 205: ...w of the rear A C unit with the rear control panel Press the temperature control button to increase the temperature of airflow and the button to decrease it The temperature you adjust is shown in the system display CONTINUED Vents Heating and A C To Turn Everything Off Using the Rear A C Unit Rear Control Panel Temperature Control Features 197 MODE CONTROL BUTTONS REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPER...

Page 206: ...When is selected air flows from the upper vents on the back of the center console When is selected air flows from the lower vents To shut off the rear A C unit press the OFF button until the system shuts off To turn on the rear A C unit increase the fan speed and airflow Fan Control Mode Control Vents Heating and A C 198 11 08 01 08 50 14 31SZA630_205 ...

Page 207: ...ATURE CONTROL DIAL AIR CONDITIONING A C BUTTON FRONT PASSENGER S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL SYNC BUTTON REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON REAR LOCK BUTTON REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS RECIRCULATION BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BUTTON MODE BUTTON ON OFF BUTTON FAN CONTROL OFF BUTTON REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUT...

Page 208: ...mperature of the rear passenger compartment separately The driver s side temperature the passenger s side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature can be set separately Turning each temperature control dial on the front control panel clockwise will increase the temperature of airflow On the rear control panel press the button to increase the temperature of airflow Press the butto...

Page 209: ...f the driver s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun the system will adjust to a lower temperature When this button is on you will see LOCK on the system display The rear climate controls can only be controlled by the front control panel The rear system automatically changes to AUTO mode and adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger c...

Page 210: ...s When you press this button the indicator comes on and the passenger s side temperature and the rear passenger compartment temperature are set to the same temperature as the driver s side temperature When SYNC is on the entire vehicle interior temperature can be adjust via the driver s side temperature control dial on the front climate control Changing the passenger s side temperature or pressing...

Page 211: ...culation mode particularly with the A C off can cause the windows to fog up Switch to recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions then return to fresh air mode Press the button to increase the fan speed and airflow Press the button to decrease it This button turns the air conditioning on and off You will see A C ON or A C OFF in the display When you turn the A C off the syste...

Page 212: ... wheel under each corner vent When you turn off by pressing the button again the system returns to its former settings When the indicator in the button is on the front passenger s temperature cannot be set separately from the driver s This button turns the rear window defogger off and on see page Air flows from the floor vents Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor ven...

Page 213: ...rear climate controls can only be controlled by the front control panel See page for how to use the rear lock button 201 CONTINUED Rear Climate Controls Climate Control System Rear Lock Button Temperature Control Features 205 REAR CONTROL PANEL AUTO BUTTON REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE MODE BUTTON REAR LOCK BUTTON REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS FAN CONTROL OFF BUTT...

Page 214: ... button puts the system in automatic operation mode The rear system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the selected temperature of the rear passenger compartment You will see AUTO in the display To shut off the rear climate control system press the OFF button until the system shuts off or push and hold rear lock button for 3 seconds To turn on the system press the r...

Page 215: ...n be controlled independently To adjust each temperature press either of the temperature control buttons or on the climate control panel When you set each temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit it will be displayed as or Climate Control System Triple Zone Temperature Control Features 207 Driver s side Passenger s side Rear passenger compartment 11 08 01 08 51 55 31SZA630_214 ...

Page 216: ...of the dashboard and a temperature and humidity sensor next to the steering column Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them Sunlight and Temperature Sensors Climate Control System 208 TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR 11 08 01 08 52 00 31SZA630_215 ...

Page 217: ...ation system see pages through For vehicles with navigation system see pages through For vehicles with rear entertainment system see pages through For LX models see pages through 212 226 227 297 298 395 396 428 CONTINUED Audio System Without Navigation system Features 209 U S LX models U S EX and Canadian LX models 11 08 01 08 52 13 31SZA630_216 ...

Page 218: ...Audio System Without Navigation system 210 Canadian EX models EX L models without Rear Entertainment System EX L models with Rear Entertainment System 11 08 01 08 52 21 31SZA630_217 ...

Page 219: ...Audio System With Navigation system Features 211 Touring models U S EX L models 11 08 01 08 52 29 31SZA630_218 ...

Page 220: ... S LX model 212 PRESET BUTTONS DISPLAY FM BUTTON AM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON A SEL AUTO SELECT BUTTON FOLDER BAR SCAN BUTTON VOL POWER VOLUME KNOB SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON TUNE SOUND KNOB PRESET BUTTONS 11 08 01 08 52 35 31SZA630_219 ...

Page 221: ... with strong signals on the selected band To activate it press the SCAN button then release it You will see SCAN in the display When the system finds a strong signal it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds When it plays a station that you want to listen to press the SCAN button again Use t...

Page 222: ... the presets you originally set Press the A SEL button A SEL flashes in the display and the system goes into scan mode for several seconds It stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset buttons For information on FM AM radio frequencies and reception see page Select the desired band AM or FM FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each Use the tune skip scan or RDS functio...

Page 223: ...with the PS name display function on To switch the function between on and off press and release the TITLE button With the system on you will see the RDS INFO ON message on the display If the station you are listening to is an RDS station the displayed frequency switches to the station name and the RDS icon will appear When you turn off this function by pressing the TITLE button the display shows ...

Page 224: ...lected you can select the program category provided by the RDS Press either side of the FOLDER bar or to display and select an RDS category The principal RDS categories are shown as follows This function searches up and down a frequency for the strongest signal from the frequencies that carry the selected RDS category information This can help you to find a station in your favorite category To act...

Page 225: ...gory To activate it first press either side of the FOLDER bar to select an RDS category then press and release the SCAN button You will see SCAN in the display The system will scan for a station with a strong signal in the selected RDS category You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it When it finds a strong signal it will stop and play that station for about 10 ...

Page 226: ...e display 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 TUNE SOUND 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 instru...

Page 227: ...U S LX model Features 219 DISPLAY TITLE BUTTON VOL POWER VOLUME KNOB SKIP BUTTON SKIP BUTTON TUNE SOUND KNOB DISC EJECT BUTTON CD BUTTON RPT RDM REPEAT RANDOM BAR FOLDER BAR SCAN BUTTON 11 08 01 08 53 56 31SZA630_226 ...

Page 228: ...rk in this unit The CD player can play CD Rs and CD RWs compressed in MP3 WMA or AAC formats When playing a disc in MP3 WMA or AAC you will see MP3 WMA or AAC on the display A disc can support more than 99 folders and each folder can hold up to 255 playable files 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 and holding C...

Page 229: ...layer with the same controls used for the radio The number of the current track is shown in the display When playing a disc in MP3 WMA or AAC the numbers of the current folder and file are shown The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes You cannot load and play 3 inch 8 cm discs in this system For information on how to handle and protect compact discs see page You can see the...

Page 230: ...ge the audio mode to play a disc with text data or in MP3 WMA or AAC When playing a CD DA with text data the album and track name are shown in the display With a disc in MP3 WMA or AAC the display shows the folder and file name You can use the SKIP buttons while a disc is playing to select passages and change tracks files in MP3 WMA or AAC mode Each time you press and release the SKIP button the p...

Page 231: ...he side of the bar to skip to the beginning of the previous folder To continuously replay a track files in MP3 or WMA mode press and release the RPT side of the RPT RDM bar You will see RPT in the display Press and hold the RPT side for 2 seconds to turn it off This feature when activated replays all files in the selected folder in the order they are compressed To activate folder repeat press the ...

Page 232: ... all files in the selected folder in random order To activate folder random press the RDM side of the RPT RDM bar You will see F RDM in the display The system will then select and play files randomly This continues until you deactivate folder random by pressing and holding the RDM side of the bar again or by selecting a different folder with the FOLDER bar Each time you press and release the RDM s...

Page 233: ...s see page Press the eject button to remove the disc If you eject the disc but do not remove it from the slot the system will automatically reload the disc after 10 seconds and begin playing 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 button again to switch back to the disc player 332 Protecting Discs T...

Page 234: ...he error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Cause The ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically Error Message Solution 333 Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error 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 o...

Page 235: ...y When you make a selection push the center of the selector to go to that selection When the audio system is in XM Radio mode or playing discs pushing the selector knob switches the display between the normal display and the extended display Most audio system functions can be controlled by standard buttons bars and knobs In addition you can access some functions by using the selector knob on the a...

Page 236: ... models without navigation system 228 SELECTOR KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB RETURN BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON AM BUTTON FM BUTTON SETUP BUTTON ALBUM FOLDER BAR PRESET BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS U S EX and Canadian LX models 11 08 01 08 55 21 31SZA630_235 ...

Page 237: ...models EX L models with Rear Entertainment System AM FM BUTTON RETURN BUTTON RETURN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB RETURN BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB FOLDER BAR AM FM BUTTON CATEGORY BAR PRESET BUTTONS SELECTOR KNOB SETUP BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS 11 08 01 08 55 33 31SZA630_236 ...

Page 238: ...or more information on the RDS see page The skip 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 SKIP bar until you hear a beep then release it Use the selector knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency Turn the knob right to tune to a higher frequency or left to tune to a lower frequency The ignit...

Page 239: ...10 seconds When it plays a station that you want to listen to press the SCAN button again If you are traveling and can no longer receive your preset stations you can use the auto select feature to find stations in the local area Pick a preset button then press and hold it until you hear a beep Push the SETUP button to display the setup MENU Turn the selector knob to select Auto Select then press t...

Page 240: ...o select OFF then press the selector knob This restores the presets you originally set For information on FM AM radio frequencies and reception see page To switch the function between on and off press and release the TITLE button With the system on you will see the RDS Info On message briefly on the display If the station you are listening to is an RDS station the display shows the station name 38...

Page 241: ...usic ALL All RDS category stations Press either side of the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY bar 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 on the selected RDS category If you do nothing while the RDS category name is displayed the selected category is canceled When you turn off this funct...

Page 242: ...m will scan for a station with a strong signal in the selected RDS category You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking while searching it When it finds a strong signal it will stop and play that station for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds When it plays a station that you want to listen to press the SCAN b...

Page 243: ...subwoofer speaker Adjusts the side to side strength of the sound Adjusts the front to back strength of the sound Adjusts the treble Adjusts the bass Press the SETUP button to display the sound settings Turn the selector knob to select an appropriate setting BASS TREBLE FADER BALANCE SUBW subwoofer and SVC speed sensitive volume compensation Press the selector knob to enter the setting then turn th...

Page 244: ...r 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 instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system see page The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on even if the radio is turned off Wait a few seconds and the display returns to normal or press the RETURN or MENU button 130 Sp...

Page 245: ...RY BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON XM BUTTON RETURN BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB SELECTOR KNOB EX L models EX L models with Rear Entertainment System TITLE BUTTON XM BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SETUP BUTTON RETURN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS 11 08 01 08 57 02 31SZA630_244 ...

Page 246: ...lite Radio Inc You can also change the mode from the setup menu Press the SETUP button to display the setup menu Turn the selector knob to select XM Mode and press the selector knob You can select Channel mode or Category mode by turning and pressing the selector knob Each time you press and release the TITLE button the display changes from artist name to song name You may experience periods when ...

Page 247: ... CATEGORY bar to select another category Turn the selector knob to change channel selections Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels In the category mode you can only select channels within that category You can also select a channel from the list by using the selector knob Push the selector knob to switch the display to the list then turn the knob to ...

Page 248: ...ram information The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting The encryption code is being updated Wait until the encryption code is fully updated Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally There is a problem with the XM antenna Please consult your dealer Use the selector knob SKIP bar CATEGORY bar or SCAN button to tune to a desired channel The selected channel number does not exist i...

Page 249: ...ou may experience reception problems Interference can be caused by any of these conditions Driving on the north side of an east west mountain road Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east west road Driving in tunnels Driving on a road beside a vertical wall steep cliff or hill to the south of you Driving on the lower level of a multi tiered road Large items carried on a roo...

Page 250: ...ion This should take about 30 minutes While waiting for activation make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request If the service has not been activated after 36 hours contact XM Radio In Canada contact XM CANADA There may be other geographic situations that coul...

Page 251: ... models without navigation system Features 243 SELECTOR KNOB RETURN BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SETUP BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB ALBUM FOLDER BAR SKIP BAR EJECT BUTTON DISC SLOT CD BUTTON U S EX and Canadian LX models 11 08 01 08 58 08 31SZA630_250 ...

Page 252: ...m SCAN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB RETURN BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SKIP BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB CD BUTTON CATEGORY BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB CD BUTTON FOLDER BAR SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB SETUP BUTTON CD BUTTON DISC SLOT EJECT BUTTON CATEGORY BAR TITLE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON 11 08 01 08 58 21 31SZA630_251 ...

Page 253: ...on the screen When you play MP3 WMA AAC discs you will see the genre artist name album name and track name on the screen If the disc was not recorded with this information it will not be displayed You cannot load and play 3 inch 8 cm discs in this system Video CDs and DVDs do not work in this unit The CD player can play CD Rs and CD RWs compressed in MP3 WMA or AAC formats When playing a disc in M...

Page 254: ...DER indicator in the display The TRACK indicator is shown with the file or track name You can see the album artist and track name in the display If a disc is recorded in MP3 WMA or AAC you can see the folder and file name and the artist album and track tag When you press and release the TITLE button while a disc without text data is playing you will see No album database information on the display...

Page 255: ...ay In MP3 or WMA mode each time you press and release the TITLE button the display changes between track name and file name When you change the audio mode to play a disc with text data or in MP3 WMA or AAC When playing a CD DA with text data the album and track name are shown in the display With a disc in MP3 WMA or AAC the display shows the folder and file name If any letter is not available it i...

Page 256: ...me the recording CD prompt will appear on the display If you select Yes the system will start recording to the flash memory For information on recording from music CDs see page Each time you press and release the side of the SKIP bar the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track file in MP3 WMA or AAC mode Press and release the side of the bar to skip backward to the beginning of the...

Page 257: ...r knob to start your selected track In MP3 WMA or AAC mode push the selector knob to switch the display to the folder list then turn the knob to select a folder Press the selector knob to change the display to the track file list then turn the selector knob to select a track file To select a different folder press either side or of the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY bar to move to the beginning of the...

Page 258: ... in the display The system continuously replays the current list Select normal play to turn it off This feature when activated plays the files within the current folder in random order rather than in the order they are compressed in MP3 WMA or AAC To activate folder random play select RANDOM IN FLD or Random in FOLDER from the menu items You will see the folder random icon in the display The syste...

Page 259: ...folder in MP3 WMA or AAC mode To activate the scan feature press and release the SCAN button You will see SCAN in the display You will get a 10 second sampling of each track file in the disc folder Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of scan mode and play the last track sampled This function samples the first file in each folder on the disc in the order they are stored To activate the folder...

Page 260: ...tem out of the disc mode press one of the other source buttons than the CD button If you turn the system off while a disc is playing either with the power volume knob or the ignition switch play will continue at the same point when you turn it back on For information on how to handle and protect compact discs see page 332 To Stop Playing a Disc Protecting Discs Playing a Disc EX EX L and Canadian ...

Page 261: ...epeats and you cannot clear it take your vehicle to a dealer Cause Error Message Solution 333 Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error Disc Error 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 333 Insert...

Page 262: ...anadian LX models without navigation system 254 SELECTOR KNOB RETURN BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB CDL BUTTON DISC SLOT SKIP BAR ALBUM FOLDER BAR U S EX and Canadian LX models EJECT BUTTON 11 08 01 08 59 51 31SZA630_261 ...

Page 263: ... Entertainment System SKIP BAR CDL BUTTON DISC SLOT SELECTOR KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB CDL BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB RETURN BUTTON RETURN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR EJECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SKIP BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB CDL BUTTON CATEGORY BAR EJECT BUTTON DISC SLOT SCAN BUTTON SKIP BAR SETUP BUTTON FOLDER BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB 11 08 01 09 00 02 31SZA630_262 ...

Page 264: ...Gracenote Media Database in the built in flash memory See page If the CD Library is ever replaced all data will be lost and stored music will not be recovered Only recordings from a standard CD DA 44 1 kHz 16 bit stereo PCM digital sound data to CD Library are supported Although data is recorded using ultra efficient compression technology sound quality may vary slightly from the original Recordin...

Page 265: ... scan functions are not available during recording If you turn off the ignition switch while recording a CD the CD will begin recording again when the power comes back The display will change to the album list Select the desired number of the list by turning the selector knob then press the selector knob The recording icon recording album number and current recording track number will appear while...

Page 266: ...on t wish to display the recording CD prompt when you insert a CD for the first time press and release the SETUP button and turn the selector knob to CD Library Setup then press the selector knob and select Prompt to Record or Prompt to Record CD Changing the Recording Settings To Stop Displaying the Recording CD Prompt Playing CD Library Audio EX EX L and Canadian LX models without navigation sys...

Page 267: ...rite the old album Select NO to return to the normal display If you press the EJECT button while recording a CD the recording is stopped When you insert the same CD again the Continue REC message will appear Select YES to restart the recording feature from the point that the previous recording was disabled To Record a CD Manually Playing CD Library Audio EX EX L and Canadian LX models without navi...

Page 268: ...knob to the right or left also changes a file Skip Bar Folder Bar or Category Bar The next album in the list is selected If you press while the last album in the list is selected the first album in the list is selected The previous album in the list is selected If you press while the first album is selected the last album in the list is selected Returns to the beginning of the current track Press ...

Page 269: ...replays the current list Select NORMAL PLAY to turn it off This feature when activated plays the tracks within the current albumlist in random order rather than in the order they are recorded You will see the random album icon in the display The system will then select and play tracks randomly This continues until you deactivate random album play by selecting NORMAL PLAY or you select a different ...

Page 270: ...e scan album feature press and release the SCAN button repeatedly You will see SCAN in the display You will get a 10 second sampling of the first track in each list Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of the scan album mode and play the last track sampled You can also select the scan album feature from the menu items with the selector knob see page Pressing the selector knob turns off the sc...

Page 271: ...ect Update Album Info DB then press the selector knob Press the selector knob to start updating Select Yes on the confirmation screen and press the selector knob to start updating After finishing the update you will be returned to the normal display Turn the selector knob to CD Library Setup then press the selector knob Press the SETUP button and turn the selector knob to CD Library Setup then pre...

Page 272: ... Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery For more information visit www gracenote com For more information see page Press the SETUP button and turn the selector knob to CD Library Setup then press the selector knob 1 2 3 360 Checking Album Info DB Version Gracenote Music Recognition Service CDDB Playing CD Library Audio EX EX L and Canadian L...

Page 273: ...X L models with Rear Entertainment System SKIP BAR USB INDICATOR ALBUM ART SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SETUP BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB SELECTOR KNOB RETURN BUTTON USB AUX BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB USB AUX BUTTON USB AUX BUTTON 11 08 01 09 02 03 31SZA630_272 ...

Page 274: ...your dock connector then press the USB AUX button The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position The iPod will also be charged with the ignition switch in these settings Software Ver 1 3 or more Ver 1 1 2 or more Ver 1 3 1 or more Ver 1 1 3 or more Ver 1 1 3 or more Ver 1 0 4 or more Ver 1 1 1 or more Ver 2 2 1 or more Ver 2 1 0 or more Ver 2 1 0 or more Ver 5 12 1 or more Model ...

Page 275: ... and your dock connector Do not keep the iPod and dock connector cable in the vehicle Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it Do not connect your iPod using a hub Use only compatible iPods with the latest software iPods that are not compatible will not work in this audio unit Unclip the USB connector by pivoting it and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment 1 2 3 CONTINUED ...

Page 276: ...t Follow the instructions that came with your iPod or you can find reset instructions online at Turning the selector knob to the right or left also changes a file You can also select a file from any list on the iPod menu playlists artists albums songs genres composers and podcasts by using the selector knob Push the selector knob to switch the display to an iPod menu then turn the selector knob to...

Page 277: ... The display shows items on the selected list Turn the selector knob to select an item then press the selector knob to set your selection The track order that appears at this time varies depending on the iPod model and software CONTINUED Playing an iPod EX L and Canadian EX models without navigation system Features 269 11 08 01 09 02 42 31SZA630_276 ...

Page 278: ... Shuffle Albums or Shuffle Album Repeat then press the selector knob to set your selection To cancel the selected mode press the selector knob and turn the selector knob to show Play Mode then press the selector knob When you see Normal Play press the selector knob again This feature continuously plays a file You will see the repeat icon in the display Select normal play to turn it off To Select R...

Page 279: ... albums songs and genres in random order The files in each album are played in the recorded order You will see the shuffle albums icon in the display Select normal play to turn off this feature This feature repeats the shuffle album feature When the system finishes playing the shuffle album feature it will repeat playing the albums in the same shuffled order You will see the shuffle albums and the...

Page 280: ... to change modes To take the system out of the iPod mode press one of the other source buttons than the USB AUX button When a compatible audio unit is connected to the auxiliary input jack press the USB AUX button to select it When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing the display shows No Data If you reconnect the same iPod the system may begin playing where it left off depending on what mo...

Page 281: ...o not reconnect the device that caused the error Appears when the iPod is empty Store some files in the iPod Appears when an unsupported device is connected Disconnect the device Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected See page 266 for 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 doe...

Page 282: ...ls EX L models with Rear Entertainment System USB INDICATOR ALBUM ART RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB USB AUX BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB USB AUX BUTTON USB AUX BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB SELECTOR KNOB RETURN BUTTON SKIP BAR SETUP BUTTON SKIP BAR 11 08 01 09 03 25 31SZA630_281 ...

Page 283: ...yers may be compatible as well Some USB flash memory devices such as devices with security lock out features etc will not work in this audio unit This audio system can select and play the audio files from 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 adapter cable in the console compartment then press the U...

Page 284: ...les displayed in PC or other devices etc Files are played in the order stored in USB flash memory 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 We recommend backing up your data before playing a USB flash memory device Depending o...

Page 285: ...h memory device has an album art it will be shown in the display Unclip the USB connector by pivoting it and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment 1 2 CONTINUED Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device Playing a USB Flash Memory Device EX L and Canadian EX models without navigation system Features 277 USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE USB CONNECTOR 11 08 01 09 03 56 31SZA630_284 ...

Page 286: ...e a USB flash memory device is playing to select passages and change files Each time you press and release the side of the SKIP bar the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press and release the side of the bar to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Press it twice to skip to the beginning of the previous file To move rapidly within a file press and hold either side...

Page 287: ...nob to show Play Mode then press the selector knob When you see Normal Play press the selector knob again You can select any type of repeat and random mode by using the SETUP button and the selector knob Press the SETUP button to display the menu items then turn the selector knob to select Play Mode Press the selector knob to set the selection Pressing the RETURN button goes back to the previous d...

Page 288: ...y to turn off this feature To take the system out of the USB mode press one of the other source buttons than the USB AUX button When a compatible audio unit is connected to the auxiliary input jack press the USB AUX button to select it You can disconnect the USB flash memory device at any time even if the USB mode is selected on the audio system Always follow the USB flash memory device s instruct...

Page 289: ...n the files in the USB flash memory device are DRM or an unsupported format This error message appears for a few 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 275 for specifica...

Page 290: ... EX EX L and Canadian LX models without navigation system 282 SELECTOR KNOB Bluetooth Indicator SETUP BUTTON SKIP BAR POWER VOLUME KNOB RETURN BUTTON CD AUX BUTTON U S EX and Canadian LX models 11 08 01 09 04 36 31SZA630_289 ...

Page 291: ...L models with Rear Entertainment System Bluetooth Indicator SELECTOR KNOB RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTON USB AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR SELECTOR KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB USB AUX BUTTON USB AUX BUTTON SKIP BAR SELECTOR KNOB SETUP BUTTON 11 08 01 09 04 47 31SZA630_290 ...

Page 292: ...nnect on the display This message will go off when the phone is recognized then the system begins to play Your vehicle is equipped with a Audio system which allows you to listen to streaming audio from your Audio compatible phone This function is only available on phones that are paired and linked to the vehicle s HandsFreeLink HFL system see page Not all Bluetooth enabled phones with streaming au...

Page 293: ...n the following conditions the display shows No Connect message Press the side of the SKIP bar to skip forward to the next file and press the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Push the side again to skip to the previous file Turning the selector knob to the right or the left also changes the file The skip function may not be available on some phone devices Bluetooth CONTIN...

Page 294: ...ature The repeat or random play function may not be available on some phone devices You can select repeat and random mode by using the SETUP button and the selector knob Push the SETUP button to display the menu items then turn the selector knob to select Play Mode Press the selector knob to set the selection Turn the selector knob to select Repeat One Track or Random All then press the selector k...

Page 295: ...terference and 2 this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device If you receive a call when the Audio is playing press the PICK UP button on the steering wheel The display switches to the HFL mode see page After ending the call press the HANG UP button to go back to the Audio mode To take the system out of the Audio mode press one of the other source butto...

Page 296: ...ctor knob If the USB flash memory device does not have any picture No Files message will appear on the display The wallpaper setup function can change store or delete the wallpaper on the display You can store up to five pictures from USB flash memory devices Two default wallpapers are already stored Refer to the navigation system manual for operation of the wallpaper setup 1 2 On vehicles with na...

Page 297: ...o as shown above Select OK to import the picture to the system The imported list number and the confirmation message will appear Then the display will return to the import wallpaper list You can only import images from the root directly Images in the folders cannot be imported The max file size is 1024 768 pixels Smaller images are displayed with the extra area appearing in black Larger images are...

Page 298: ...ect Default Wallpaper Honda logo or Clock analog on the list On the wallpaper setup menu select Choose Wallpaper then press the selector knob The screen will change to the wallpaper list Select desired wallpaper and press the selector knob Your selection will be indicated by the filled in circle Five uploaded images in BMP or JPEG format can be saved If you attempt to upload an image with the same...

Page 299: ...r gray Turn the selector knob to the setting you want then press the selector knob Press and release the RETURN button to go back to the setup menu To adjust the display highlight Display Setup from the setup menu with the selector knob You can adjust these display settings Menu Color Contrast Brightness Press the SETUP button to display the setup menu Turn the selector knob to Display Setup and p...

Page 300: ...erage speed elapsed time and range For information on instant fuel economy average fuel economy distance trip meter and range see page When you select Audio Display the screen shows you the audio information currently selected 82 Display Button Trip Computer Audio Display Display Setup 292 Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system SELECTOR KNOB DISPLAY BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON ...

Page 301: ...e selector knob Select Trip A or Trip B by turning the selector knob then press the selector knob A confirmation message will appear Select Yes and press the selector knob to completely reset This shows the average speed you are traveling in miles per hour mph for U S models or kilometers per hour km h for Canadian models This shows the accumulated traveling time since you last reset it You can re...

Page 302: ...on the upper part of the display Press the CLOCK button again to enter the set time Change the hours by pressing the H hour button until the numbers advance to the desired time Change the minutes by pressing the M minute button until the numbers advance to the desired time On U S LX models On Vehicles without Navigation System Minimum Display Display Setup Setting the Clock Setting the Clock 294 H...

Page 303: ...ss the SETUP button to display the setup menu Turn the selector knob to CLOCK ADJUST and press the selector knob 1 Setting the Clock Features EX EX L and Canadian LX models 295 Canadian EX models EX L models with Rear Entertainment System EX L models CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON U S EX and Canadian LX models CLOCK BUTTON 11 08 01 09 07 04 31SZA630_302 ...

Page 304: ...count the numbers up or down To enter the clock setting press the selector knob repeatedly to select SET or EXIT then press the knob The display will return to the setup menu Press the selector knob to select the item which you want to adjust Each time you press the selector knob the selected item changes between hours minutes SET and EXIT The selected item is indicated with in the display 2 3 4 S...

Page 305: ...nu You can change the display language to English Spanish or French Press the SETUP button to display the setup menu Turn the selector knob to Language and press the selector knob EX L models without navigation system and Canadian LX models Setting the Language Features 297 U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models 11 08 01 09 07 21 31SZA630_304 ...

Page 306: ...ion Most audio system functions can still be controlled by standard buttons dials and knobs but some functions can only be accessed using the interface dial The interface dial has two parts a dial and a selector The audio system including the music search feature Song By Voice can be operated by voice control See the navigation system manual for complete details Interface Dial Voice Control System...

Page 307: ...m With rear entertainment system 299 AM FM BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON TUNE SOUND KNOB PRESET BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON AUDIO SCREEN INTERFACE DIAL POWER VOLUME KNOB SCAN BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON AM FM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL PRESET BUTTONS TUNE SOUND KNOB 11 08 01 09 07 36 31SZA630_306 ...

Page 308: ...wer volume knob On the AM band AM noise reduction turns on automatically You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band tune skip seek scan the preset buttons and auto select The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to are shown on the display To change bands press the AM FM button You can also change bands by pushing the interface selector up Each time you...

Page 309: ... interface selector down and turn the interface dial to select Scan then press ENTER on the interface selector The system will scan for a station with a strong signal When it finds a strong signal 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 that you want to listen ...

Page 310: ...Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial to select A SEL then press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select ON then press ENTER on the interface selector You will see A SEL on the screen and the system goes into auto select mode for several seconds The system stores the frequencies of six AM and twelve FM stations in the preset bu...

Page 311: ...he FM band selected you can turn this function on or off To switch the RDS INFO display function on and off press and release the TITLE button With the system on you will see the RDS INFO ON message briefly on the center display If the station you are listening to is an RDS station the displayed frequency switches to the station name 389 CONTINUED Radio Data System RDS RDS INFO Display Playing the...

Page 312: ...y the RDS Press the AUDIO button to display the radio information on the screen Push down the interface selector then turn the interface dial to select RDS search Press ENTER to set your selection The principal RDS categories are shown as follows ROCK Rock classic rock and soft rock music COUNTRY Country music SOFT Adult hits and soft music TOP 40 Top 40 hits OLDIES Nostalgia music and oldies R B ...

Page 313: ...ion in your favorite category To activate it press and release either side or of the SKIP bar You will also see the selected RDS category name blinking in the center display while searching it When the system finds a station the selected RDS category name will be displayed again for about 10 seconds and the system stops searching If the system does not find a station NOTHING blinks for about five ...

Page 314: ...nd play that station for about 10 seconds If you do nothing the system will scan for the next strong station and play it for 10 seconds When it plays a station that you want to listen to press the SCAN button again If the system does not find a station NOTHING blinks for about 5 seconds on the navigation screen and the display and the system will go back to the last selected station While the RDS ...

Page 315: ...esired RDS category While the RDS category is selected move the interface selector to the left or the right to select SCAN Then press ENTER to activate the RDS SCAN This function displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station If the selected RDS station has the radio text information you will see the text indicator on the screen CONTINUED Radio Text Display Playing the FM AM Radio...

Page 316: ...urn the interface dial to select Read Radio Text Press ENTER on the interface selector to enter the setting The display shows up to 64 characters on the selected RDS station Playing the FM AM Radio Models with navigation system 308 READ RADIO TEXT TEXT INDICATOR 11 08 01 09 09 06 31SZA630_315 ...

Page 317: ...ce dial To adjust the sound press the AUDIO button push the interface selector down and turn the interface dial to Sound Setup Then press ENTER on the interface selector Select the mode you want to adjust by turning the interface dial then press ENTER You can also adjust the sound by turning the TUNE SOUND knob Each mode is shown in the audio display as it changes CONTINUED Adjusting the Sound Pla...

Page 318: ...ust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker Fader adjusts the front to back strength while balance adjusts the side to side strength To adjust fader and balance select FADER or BALANCE then press ENTER on the interface selector The current setting is shown on the screen Turn the interface knob to the desired level and enter your selection by pressing ENTER on the interface selector To e...

Page 319: ...R on the interface selector If you feel the sound is too loud choose low If you feel the sound is too quiet choose high Dolby PL ProLogic II signal processing creates multi channel surround sound from 2 channel stereo audio sources Dolby ProLogic II can only be activated when listening to DISC CD DA MP3 WMA XM Radio and AUX When ProLogic II is active PL II is shown in the audio display To set this...

Page 320: ...nment system 312 POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS XM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON CATEGORY BAR AUDIO SCREEN SCAN BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL TUNE SOUND KNOB POWER VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS XM BUTTON TITLE BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL CATEGORY BAR 11 08 01 09 09 39 31SZA630_319 ...

Page 321: ...ows you to view channel and category selections in the audio display To listen to XM Radio turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY I or ON II position Push the power volume knob to turn on the audio system and press the button The last channel you listened to will show in the display Adjust the volume by turning the power volume knob Each time you push the interface selector up the band will cha...

Page 322: ... name You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artist s name and song title information If this happens there is nothing wrong with your system Turn the TUNE knob to change channel selections Turn the knob right for higher numbered channels and left for lower numbered channels You can also change channels with the interface selector push down the interface selector to choose ...

Page 323: ...sampling of all channels while in the channel mode In the category mode only the channels within that category are scanned To activate scan press the SCAN button The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds then selects the next channel When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to press the button again This function samples all channels Push down the interface s...

Page 324: ...ired channel The selected channel has no artist or title information at this time There is a problem with the XM antenna Please consult your dealer The signal is currently too weak Move the vehicle to an area away from tall buildings and with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon XM is loading the audio or program information The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting The encr...

Page 325: ...ad Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east west road Driving in tunnels Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft 15 m to the south of you Driving on the lower level of a multi tiered road Driving on a road beside a vertical wall steep cliff or hill to the south of you When DPLII is turned on see page sound coming from the rear speakers may be d...

Page 326: ...ay be other geographic situations that could affect XM Radio reception If you decide to purchase XM Radio service contact XM Radio at or at 1 800 852 9696 In Canada contact XM Canada at or at 1 877 209 0079 You will need to give them your radio I D number and your credit card number To get your radio I D number turn the TUNE knob until 0 appears in the display Your I D will appear in the displays ...

Page 327: ...tainment system 319 POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON CD BUTTON TITLE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SCAN BUTTON SKIP BAR AUDIO SCREEN DISC SLOT INTERFACE DIAL POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON TITLE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SKIP BAR INTERFACE DIAL DISC SLOT SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR CD BUTTON 11 08 01 09 10 54 31SZA630_326 ...

Page 328: ... WMA or AAC disc is protected by digital rights management DRM the audio system skips to the next file Video CDs and DVD discs will not work in this unit Some CD DA and CD ROM mixed discs are not playable CD CD DA CD TEXT CD R RW MP3 WMA The disc player can also play CD Rs and CD RWs compressed in MP3 WMA or AAC formats Playing a Disc Models with navigation system 320 NOTE 11 08 01 09 11 08 31SZA6...

Page 329: ...ent track is shown in the display When playing a disc in MP3 WMA or AAC the numbers of the current folder and file are shown The system will continuously play a disc until you change modes For information on how to handle and protect compact discs see page 332 To Load a Disc Playing a Disc Models with navigation system Features 321 Do not use discs with adhesive labels The label can curl up and ca...

Page 330: ...file name to artist tag to album tag to track tag and then to normal display Title information will be displayed in a list when the information is found in the Gracenote Album Info Gracenote Media Database on the built in hard disk drive When you play a CD recorded with text data you will see the genre artist name album and track name on the screen When you play MP3 WMA AAC discs you will see the ...

Page 331: ...lly starts recording to the hard disc For information on recording from music CDs see page Each time you press and release the side of the skip bar the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track Press and release the side of the skip bar to skip backward to the beginning of the current track Press the side again to skip to the previous track To move rapidly within a track press and ho...

Page 332: ...the interface selector down while playing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Random on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Random Play Playing a ...

Page 333: ...ing from where it left off To turn this feature off press the SCAN button again or turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector The system begins to play the last track sampled To take the system out of the disc mode press one of the other source buttons than the CD button You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to change modes If you tu...

Page 334: ...with a low bitrate may result in extremely degraded sound quality Depending on the software the files were made with it may not be possible to play some files or display some text data Each time you press either side of the bar the folder title and its first file s information appear on the center display On the navigation display each time you press either side of the bar the system skips to the ...

Page 335: ...s ENTER The selected file begins to play To change a file turn the interface dial to select a desired file then press ENTER This feature when activated replays all files on the selected folder in the order they are compressed To activate folder repeat play push the interface selector down while playing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Repeat on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interfa...

Page 336: ...le playing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Random on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the folder random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Folder Random Playing a Disc Models with navigation system 328 FOLDER RA...

Page 337: ...AN button for more than 2 seconds or turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector This feature when activated samples the first file of each folder for 10 seconds To scan a folder press the SCAN button repeatedly Or push the interface selector down while playing a disc Turn the interface dial to select Scan on the AUDIO MENU and press ENTER on the interf...

Page 338: ...after 10 seconds The disc starts playing automatically For information on how to handle and protect discs see page To turn this feature off press the SCAN button again or turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon and press ENTER on the interface selector The system begins to play the last track sampled Each time you press and release the SCAN button the mode changes from file scan to folder s...

Page 339: ...t the disc For additional information on damaged discs see page Error Message Cause Solution 333 High Temperature Track File format not supported Mechanical Error Servo Error Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal 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 ...

Page 340: ...d outer edges The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the recording surface of the disc causing skipping or other problems Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen Handle a disc by its edges never touch either surface Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the disc These along with contamination from fingerprint...

Page 341: ...ed and delicate mechanism If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit 1 2 3 CONTINUED Additional Information on Recommended Discs Protecting Your Discs Features 333 Sealed Warped Burrs Chipped Cracked With Label Sticker With Plastic Ring Using Printer Label Kit Bubbled Wrinkled 11 08 01 09 13 18 31SZA630_340 ...

Page 342: ...d 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 This audio unit cannot play a Dual disc 4 5 Protecting Your Discs 334 Fingerprints scratches etc 3 inch 8 cm CD Triangle Shape Arrow Shape Can Shape 11 08 01 09 13 32 31SZA630_341 ...

Page 343: ...5 POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SKIP BAR HDD BUTTON SCAN BUTTON AUDIO SCREEN INTERFACE DIAL TITLE BUTTON DISC SLOT TITLE BUTTON POWER VOLUME KNOB SKIP BAR CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL EJECT BUTTON DISC SLOT HDD BUTTON EJECT BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SCAN BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON INFO BUTTON INFO BUTTON 11 08 01 09 13 42 31SZA630_342 ...

Page 344: ... HDD can only be used for personal enjoyment Data is recorded using ultra efficient compression technology therefore sound quality may vary slightly from the original Title information will be displayed when the information is found in the Gracenote Album Info Gracenote Media Database on the built in hard disk drive See page If the HDD is ever replaced all data will be lost and stored music will n...

Page 345: ...rranged by genre Playlist Any of six playlists that are arranged by the user Track Track titles are arranged in alphabetical order If you play a music CD that has not yet been recorded on the HDD the system will automatically begin recording to the HDD once the disc is loaded To turn this feature off see page The HDD has six playlist folders for user customizing Each playlist can be edited by the ...

Page 346: ...c CDs are recorded at four times the playback speed You can listen to tracks as they are being recorded Forward rewind repeat random and scan functions are not available during recording With the factory settings all of the songs on a music CD are automatically recorded Recording settings cannot be changed during recording If the number of songs in the playlist exceeds 999 the oldest song will be ...

Page 347: ...e selector down select Cancel CD Recording and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the dial to select CD Recording and press ENTER on the interface selector Push down the interface selector to go back to the audio screen CONTINUED To Cancel Recording a Music CD to HDD Changing the Recording Settings Recording a Track on a Music CD Manually Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navig...

Page 348: ...or To play tracks on HDD push the HDD button until the HDD Audio screen appears Playback will start automatically with the track previously selected Select a track to record from the music CD push the CD button then push the interface selector down to display the audio menu Turn the interface dial to select Record CD and then press ENTER on the interface selector To Record a Track Manually Recordi...

Page 349: ... side of the SKIP bar To rewind press and hold the side of the SKIP bar Category Bar Skip Bar CONTINUED The next tracklist is selected If you press during the last tracklist the first tracklist is selected The previous tracklist is selected If you press during the first tracklist the last tracklist is selected Returns to the beginning of the song that is being played Otherwise the previous track i...

Page 350: ...back Turn the interface dial to select Random on the HDD AUDIO MENU Press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select the track random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector To turn this feature off turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon then press ENTER on the interface selector Random Playback Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system 3...

Page 351: ... original playlist the music CD is recorded automatically when it is played In addition you can create up to six user playlists on the HDD In each playlist you can store a desired music data from the original playlists or music CDs You can also select the scan feature with the SCAN button on the control panel Press and release the SCAN button To turn this feature off press the SCAN button again or...

Page 352: ...ace selector After storing music data you can customize the original and user playlists see page On the Playlist screen turn the interface dial and select the Playlist to which the song is to be added then press ENTER on the interface selector You will be returned to the Playback screen The audio system including the music search feature Song By Voice can be operated by voice control See the navig...

Page 353: ...to select Albums Press ENTER on the selector and the album list will be displayed in alphabetical order If you push the interface selector right or left you can change the alphabet tag Turn the interface dial to select the album you want to listen to then press ENTER on the selector The first track on the selected album begins to play Searching Music by Album RANDOM ALL TRACKS Playing Hard Disc Dr...

Page 354: ...face selector If you push the interface selector right or left you can change the alphabet tag The first track on the selected artist begins to play Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen and turn the interface dial to select Tracks Press ENTER on the interface selector and the track list will be displayed in alphabetical order Searching Music by Artist Searching Musi...

Page 355: ...splay the Search music by screen and turn the interface dial to select Playlists Press ENTER on the interface selector then the playlist will be displayed The first track on the selected playlist begins to play Turn the interface dial to select the playlist you want to listen to then press ENTER on the interface selector Searching Music by Playlists Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with na...

Page 356: ... track on the selected genre begins to play Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen and turn the interface dial to select Album Record Date Press ENTER on the interface selector The album list will be displayed Turn the interface dial to select the album you want to listen to then press ENTER on the selector Searching Music by Genre Searching Music by Album Record Date...

Page 357: ... change them on the original play list On the HDD audio screen push up the interface selector to select MUSIC SEARCH Select Albums or Playlists by turning the interface dial then press ENTER Turn the interface dial to select the album list or the playlist then press ENTER Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU for the playlist 1 2 3 CONTINUED Customizing Original User Playlist ...

Page 358: ...ved then press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial to select where the track is to be moved then press ENTER on the interface selector Push the CANCEL button or the AUDIO button The screen returns to the playlist Push the interface selector down to return to the Edit Music Info screen 4 5 6 8 9 7 Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system 350 11 08 01 09 16...

Page 359: ...e then press ENTER on the interface selector On the Edit an artist name screen input the new artist name Select a letter by turning the interface dial then press ENTER After inputting the name push the interface selector down to select OK 1 2 3 4 5 CONTINUED Changing the Artist Name of the Original Playlist Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system Features 351 11 08 01 09 16...

Page 360: ...ct a desired playlist to change the user playlist name or a desired album to change the original playlist name album name Refer to the Music Search function on page for how to select a playlist or an album Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU for a selected playlist or album Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info then press ENTER 1 2 6 7 8 344 Changing the Name of...

Page 361: ...ylist Playback screen push the interface selector down Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info then press ENTER Push the CANCEL button or the AUDIO button The screen returns to the playlist You will be returned to the Edit music Info screen After inputting the name push the interface selector down to select OK 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 CONTINUED Changing the Track Name of the Original Playlist Play...

Page 362: ...elect OK You will be returned to the Edit music Info screen Push the CANCEL button or the AUDIO button The screen returns to the playlist While a track is playing on an Original Playlist Playback screen push the interface selector down Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info then press ENTER 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 Changing the Musical Genre Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigatio...

Page 363: ...e selector Push the CANCEL button or the AUDIO button The screen returns to the playlist Turn the interface dial on the Select a genre screen to select the Original Playlist that you want to change the genre and then press ENTER on the interface selector You will be returned to the Edit music Info screen 3 4 5 6 Playing Hard Disc Drive HDD Audio Models with navigation system Features 355 11 08 01 ...

Page 364: ... playlist and artist are left You can store tracks again on that playlist On the Edit music Info screen turn the interface dial and select Delete Album or Delete Playlist then press ENTER Turn the interface dial and select Edit Music Info then press ENTER The Confirmation is displayed Select OK and then press ENTER You will be returned to the playback screen for the Original Playlist or User Playl...

Page 365: ...e returned to the Playback screen for the Original Playlist or User Playlist When you delete a track from the Original Playlist the track is also deleted from the User Playlist in which the deleted track was stored Even if all the tracks are deleted from the User Playlist the data folder for that playlist cannot be deleted and their names playlist and artist are left You can store tracks again on ...

Page 366: ...vigation system on the HDD Setup screen Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial and select Get Music Info then press ENTER On the Select an Album screen turn the interface dial and select the title information for the Original Playlist then press ENTER You will be returned to the Audio Menu screen Consult your dealer or visit in U S or in Canada to acquir...

Page 367: ... Data and press ENTER Select the item you wish to delete Turn the interface dial and select Gracenote Info Update then press ENTER on the interface selector Once you perform an update any information you edited before will be overwritten After updating is complete press ENTER on the confirmation screen Turn the interface dial to select OK on the confirmation screen Turn the dial to select Yes on t...

Page 368: ... continued or not will be displayed Select Yes to delete or No to cancel A second confirmation will appear Select Yes to delete or No to cancel If you select Music on HDD the system will automatically restart after deletion When you are finished deleting the data press the interface selector down to select Done Gracenote is an internet based music recognition service that allows artist album and t...

Page 369: ...le information Gracenote Data from online servers or embedded databases collectively Gracenote Servers and to perform other functions You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End User functions of this application or device You agree that you will use Gracenote Data the Gracenote Software and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non commercial use only CD and music related data ...

Page 370: ...ide You agree that Gracenote Inc may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are For more information see the web page for the Gra...

Page 371: ...rtainment system With rear entertainment system 363 POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL SKIP BAR USB AUX BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON ALBUM ART AUDIO SCREEN POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON SKIP BAR USB AUX BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL 11 08 01 09 18 47 31SZA630_370 ...

Page 372: ...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 USB AUX button The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY I or ON II position The iPod will also be charged with the ignition switch in these settings Software Ver 1 3 or more Ver 1 1 2 or more Ver 1 3 1 or more Ver 1 1 3 or more Ver 1 1 3 or more Ver 1 0...

Page 373: ...se an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and your dock connector We recommend backing up your data before playing it 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 Unclip the USB connector by pivoting it and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment 1 2 ...

Page 374: ...e 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 You can also select a track from any category on the list Playlists Artists Albums Songs Genres Composers and Podcasts by using the interface dial Push the interface selector up to display the Music Search screen Turn the interface dial to select a desired search m...

Page 375: ...list then turn the interface dial to make a selection Press ENTER to set your selection Push the interface selector down to PLAY ALL on any list All available files on the selected list are played Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP GUIDE button cancels the audio control display on th...

Page 376: ...of the track that is currently being played will be repeated To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon and then press ENTER This feature continuously plays a file Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control screen then push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial select Repeat and press ENTER 3 1 1 2 SHUFFLE REPEAT ...

Page 377: ...ble albums which are selected by the desired list playlists artists albums or songs This function can be selected at the same time that Repeat Playback is setup On the iPod screen push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial select Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial select the Shuffle icon and press ENTER on the interface...

Page 378: ...ending on what mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to change modes You can disconnect 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...

Page 379: ...e error message take your vehicle to your dealer Error Message Solution Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted Appears when the iPod cannot be authenticated Appears when there are no files in the iPod iPod Error Messages Models with navigation system Features 371 UNSUPPORTED CONNECT RETRY iPod NO SONG 11 08 01 09 20 09 31SZA630_378 ...

Page 380: ...tainment system With rear entertainment system 372 AUDIO BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SCAN BUTTON SKIP BAR USB AUX BUTTON AUDIO SCREEN INTERFACE DIAL POWER VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON CATEGORY BAR SCAN BUTTON SKIP BAR USB AUX BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL POWER VOLUME KNOB 11 08 01 09 20 18 31SZA630_379 ...

Page 381: ...g a hub Do not use an extension cable to the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle The audio system reads and plays the audio files on the USB flash memory device in MP3 WMA or AAC formats This audio system can select and play the audio files from 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 adapter...

Page 382: ...ices etc Files are played in the order stored in USB flash memory device Do not keep a USB flash memory device in the vehicle Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it 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 We recommend backing...

Page 383: ...en skips to the next file Unclip the USB connector by pivoting it and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment 1 2 CONTINUED Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Models with navigation system Features 375 USB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE USB CONNECTOR Combining a low sampling frequency with a low bitrate may result in extremely degraded sound q...

Page 384: ... device is playing to select passages and change files Each time you press and release the side of the SKIP bar the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file Press and release the side of the bar to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Press it twice to skip to the beginning of the previous file To move rapidly within a file press and hold either side or of the SKIP bar ...

Page 385: ...the interface dial to select a folder and press ENTER If you have more than one layer of folders folders within folders you can also see each folder on the screen Move the interface selector up to select BACK to show the USB screen or press the CANCEL button to return to the previous screen On the USB main screen push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial to...

Page 386: ...R on the interface selector Playback of the folder that is currently being played will be repeated To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon and then press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial select the Track Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated Pressing e...

Page 387: ...der To cancel this function turn the interface dial and select the Random OFF icon and then press ENTER on the interface selector This function plays all of the tracks in the current folder in random order On the USB main screen push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial select Random and press ENTER on the interface selector 1 2 2 1 3 CONTINUED TRACK RANDOM...

Page 388: ... Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector On the USB main screen push the interface selector up to display the folder list screen Push the interface selector down to RANDOM ALL TRACKS on the folder list screen All available files in the selected folder are played in random order Turn the interface dial and highlight the folder you want to change to When you want to use this function to ...

Page 389: ...n push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU Turn the interface dial select the Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the interface dial select Track Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector Each track or file is sampled for 10 seconds When all the tracks in the folder have been scanned regular playback is resumed To cancel this function turn the inter...

Page 390: ...xiliary input jack press the USB AUX button to select it When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing the center display and the audio screen if selected show NO DATA If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device the system will begin playing where it left off You can also press the MODE button on the steering wheel to change modes Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory Device...

Page 391: ...such as DRM Appears when there are no playable files in the USB flash memory device Appears when the overcurrent protection feature of the system stops supplying power to USB because an incompatible device is connected Disconnect the device Then turn the audio system off and turn it on again Do not reconnect the device that caused the error USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages Models with naviga...

Page 392: ...ystem Without rear entertainment system With rear entertainment system 384 INTERFACE DIAL TITLE BUTTON SKIP BAR USB AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON AUDIO SCREEN INTERFACE DIAL TITLE BUTTON SKIP BAR USB AUX BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON 11 08 01 09 22 27 31SZA630_391 ...

Page 393: ...ess the USB AUX button When the phone is recognized you will see the Audio message on the center display and the screen if selected and the system begins to play If an iPod or USB flash memory device or audio unit connected to the auxiliary input jack was selected at the last mode you will see iPod USB or AUX in the center display and the audio control display on the navigation screen if selected ...

Page 394: ...trol buttons but cannot operate the play mode functions Press the side of the SKIP bar to skip forward to the next file and press the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current file Push the side again to skip to the previous file If your Audio compatible phone does not operate as described make sure it is a Honda approved phone To find out if your phone is approved go to in Canada or c...

Page 395: ...ween the resume mode and pause mode The pause function may not be available on some phone devices Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control display Turn the dial to switch the setting between the resume pause mode and the sound setup mode Select Sound Setup then press ENTER to set your selection CONTINUED To pause or resume a file To change sound settings Bluetooth Audio System Models wi...

Page 396: ...quired by the FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s autho...

Page 397: ... 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 Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listeni...

Page 398: ...d by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms high humidity and even sunspots You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a 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 r...

Page 399: ... auxiliary input jack is inside the front console compartment The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack press the AUX or CD AUX button to select it 428 On vehicles with rear entertainment system Auxiliary Input Jack Features 391 Touring model is shown 11 08 01 09 23 40 31SZA630_398 ...

Page 400: ... and find a station with a strong signal press the top or bottom of the button for 1 second The MODE button changes the mode If you are listening to the radio use the CH button to change stations Each time you press the top of the button the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to Press the bottom to go back to the previous station Pressing the MODE button repeatedl...

Page 401: ...le Press the bottom to skip backward to the beginning to the current file Press it twice to return to the previous file If you are listening to XM Radio use the CH button to change channels Each time you press the top of the button the system goes to the next preset channel Press the bottom to go back to the previous preset channel To go to the next channel of the category you are listening to pre...

Page 402: ... the VIN information stored in the vehicle The audio system will start activating if the VIN information stored in the audio system and the vehicle match Security Code Method The enter code screen will appear Use the preset buttons to enter the five digit code The code is on the radio code card included in your owner s manual kit When it is entered correctly the radio will start playing If you mak...

Page 403: ...ink you must obtain the code from your dealer or To do this you will need the audio system s serial number If you do not have the serial number with you ask your dealer or go to for information on how to retrieve it The system will retain your AM and FM presets even if power is disconnected You need to enter the same code for the navigation system to reactivate Read the navigation system manual fo...

Page 404: ...ur vehicle is equipped with a rear entertainment system that includes a DVD player for the enjoyment of the rear passengers With this system the rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source radio disc CD Library HDD USB iPod DVD player or XM Radio than the front seat occupants The audio is broadcast through the supplied wireless headphones The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY...

Page 405: ...tically turned off if the rear system selects a different entertainment source than the front system You will see the Rear Speakers Off icon in the audio display The sound for the rear system is sent to the headphones If you want to turn the rear speakers on again press and hold the REAR POWER button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off The rear speakers are connected to the front system so t...

Page 406: ...RHEAD SCREEN UNIT On vehicles without navigation system REAR SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON On vehicles with navigation system CD SLOT DVD CD SLOT REAR POWER BUTTON REAR POWER BUTTON DVD CD SLOT CD SLOT 11 08 01 09 24 39 31SZA630_405 ...

Page 407: ...l return to the front entertainment system automatically If an audio CD is loaded into the upper slot select the CD CDL or CD button If a DVD or CD is loaded into the lower slot select the DVD button The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play DVD video discs audio CDs MP3 WMA discs and DTS CDs Open the overhead screen by pushing the OPEN button The screen will swing down part way Pi...

Page 408: ...tton if the DVD does not start playing automatically Press the button to pause the DVD Press the button again or press PLAY to resume Pause works only with the DVD player 402 405 Rear Entertainment System PLAY PAUSE 400 On vehicles without navigation system On vehicles with navigation system EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT DVD CD SLOT SKIP BAR PLAY PAUSE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT PLAY PAUSE BUTTON SKIP BAR...

Page 409: ...e side of the SKIP bar to skip backward to the beginning of the current track Press and release it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track or chapter Audio Subtitle Auto Play On Search Press the REAR SOURCE button of the front panel while the DVD is playing on the overhead screen The front screen shows REAR MENU Turn the selector knob to DVD Setup then press the selector knob You can ...

Page 410: ...b Turn the selector knob to select the language you want for subtitles then press the selector knob The languages that appear on the screen are limited to the language choices available on the DVD Subtitle Auto Play ON Turn the selector knob to Auto Play ON then press the selector knob When the check mark disappears from the check box the auto play function also turns off Each time you press and r...

Page 411: ...erface selector You can choose DVD setup from these selections Title Search Chapter Search Audio Subtitle Repeat Auto Play Turn the interface dial to Title Search or Chapter Search then press ENTER on the interface selector Turn the dial again to select a title or chapter number then press ENTER on the interface selector The DVD skips to the selected title or chapter Title or Chapter Search Title ...

Page 412: ...tor Turn the dial to select the language you want for subtitles then press ENTER on the interface selector The languages that appear on the screen are limited to the language choices available on the DVD Turn the interface dial to Repeat then press ENTER on the interface selector Select the icon in the center to repeat the current chapter the icon on the right to repeat the current title or select...

Page 413: ...entertainment system for 20 seconds To turn on the rear entertainment system from the rear control panel press the power button Use the FM AM button XM button CD CDL or CD HDD button or DVD AUX button to select the entertainment source The selected source will be shown in the display Make sure the rear control operation has not been disabled When the front audio system is off or the front panel s ...

Page 414: ...and holding the TITLE SCROLL button for 5 seconds enables you to switch between search modes Use the or button to highlight SEEK TUNE AUTO SELECT SCAN or one of the preset radio stations on the overhead screen You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENT button These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system You can also use the or buttons to seek up down an...

Page 415: ...n on the screen You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENT button These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system Press the button when you want to pause the DVD Press this button again to go back to PLAY To select the menu on the DVD press the MENU button Use the and button to move to the desired menu selection then press the ENT button to enter your sele...

Page 416: ...nu appears The menu options are TOP MENU MENU PLAY MODE SEARCH NumInput and REPEAT To go to your selected menu use the or button to highlight the icon and press the ENT button To return to the DVD video screen select RETURN When you select TOP MENU the screen changes to the DVD s title menu This menu also appears when you press the MENU button while a DVD is not playing To go back to play press th...

Page 417: ...To change the Audio setting highlight Audio from the play mode menu with the or button A submenu of dubbed languages appears You can select another language by pressing the or button The sound characteristics Dolby Digital LPCM MPEG Audio dts recorded with the selected language is also displayed next to the language Audio CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System Features 409 11 08 01 09 26 51 31SZA630_...

Page 418: ...To change the DVD s subtitle highlight Subtitle from the play mode menu with the or button You can see the available subtitles with the or button To go back to play press the MENU or CANCEL button To go back to play press the MENU or CANCEL button Rear Entertainment System 410 11 08 01 09 26 59 31SZA630_417 ...

Page 419: ...n Search If there are no multiple angles available on the DVD you cannot change from Angle 1 To change the view angle highlight Angle from the play mode menu with the or button You can see the available angle options with the or button To go back to play press the MENU or CANCEL button CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System Features 411 11 08 01 09 27 09 31SZA630_418 ...

Page 420: ...number and a button number can be selected on the screen Select the first digit number using the or button and enter it by pressing the ENT button If you want to change the number select DEL and press the ENT button then select and enter the new number When you highlight NumInput with the or button the Jump to keypad message appears Press the ENT button to go to the NumInput selection screen Num I...

Page 421: ...ions are Disp Adjust Aspect Ratio PERSONAL SURROUND and Language To change a setup use the or button to highlight your selection and press the ENT button To return to the DVD video screen press the SETUP or CANCEL button With Repeat highlighted each time you press and release the ENT button the repeat mode changes from chapter repeat to title repeat and to repeat off Repeat CONTINUED Rear Entertai...

Page 422: ...nd press the ENT button You can adjust these display settings Brightness Contrast Black Level Tint Color Select the quality you want to adjust by pressing the or button Adjust the setting by pressing the or button When you are finished with your adjustment cursor back to the top of the setup menu or press the CANCEL button to exit Disp Adjust Rear Entertainment System 414 11 08 01 09 27 38 31SZA63...

Page 423: ...nu is displayed and the current setting is highlighted in blue You can set the screen mode to these settings Normal Wide Zoom Full The display changes as shown above Select Yes and press the ENT button You will see the message Default display settings applied on the display for 5 seconds Aspect Ratio CONTINUED Rear Entertainment System Features 415 11 08 01 09 27 50 31SZA630_422 ...

Page 424: ...ice by pressing the or button and enter your selection by pressing the ENT button If you select Off the logo disappears and there will be no special sound effect You can change the display language to English French or Spanish Use the or button to select the setting you want then press the ENT button Personal Surround Language Rear Entertainment System 416 11 08 01 09 28 00 31SZA630_423 ...

Page 425: ...anguage and Others Menu Language To select the language used in the DISC menus select Menu Language by pressing the or button To return to the stop or previous screen press the CANCEL button Because the priority language is determined by each disc you insert you might not be able to set a selected item CONTINUED INITIAL SETTINGS Menu INITIAL SETTINGS Language Rear Entertainment System Features 417...

Page 426: ...s shown in the next column If you select No and press the ENT button the display returns to the initial screen of the Language menu Select the desired language by pressing the or button The selectable languages are English French Spanish Arabic German Italian Dutch Chinese Korean Thai Japanese or others Rear Entertainment System 418 11 08 01 09 28 21 31SZA630_425 ...

Page 427: ...w language code If you made a mistake entering a number digit select DEL on the display with the or button and press the ENT button on the control panel Then select and enter the correct number digit as described The display returns to the initial Language menu screen You can select the dubbed language before playing DVDs Select Audio Language by pressing the or button You will see the submenu nex...

Page 428: ...reduces the differences between the loud and quiet sound levels throughout the disc When this is on the louder sounds are lowered and quieter sounds are increased When you select Others at the top of the INITIAL SETTINGS screen the above menu appears on the screen Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language INITIAL SETTINGS Others Rear Entertainment System 420 11 08 01 09 28 44 ...

Page 429: ...isplayed in the upper right corner of the screen You can set the system to display or not display this angle mark To turn Dynamic Range on or off select ON or OFF by pressing the or button Select Angle Mark by pressing the or button The above submenu appears If you want the angle mark to be displayed select ON with the or button Rear Entertainment System Features 421 ANGLE MARK 11 08 01 09 28 53 3...

Page 430: ...ages or jackets should also bear the designation of 1 or ALL region DVD ROMs cannot be played in this system This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation Reverse engineering...

Page 431: ...f Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 332 Protecting DVDs Rear Entertainment System Fea...

Page 432: ...amage insert the disc again The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc Solution Error Message Cause On vehicles without navigation system Press the disc eject button and remove the disc Check for an error indication Insert the disc again If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed consult your dealer The disc is not playable ...

Page 433: ...he hinge To reinstall it reverse the procedure An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal If it takes several pushes on the button to operate the rear entertainment system have your dealer replace the batteries as soon as possible Battery type BR3032 Rear Entertainment System Remote Control Replacing the Remote Control Batteries...

Page 434: ... 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 Some state and local government agencies prohibit the use of headphones by the driver of a motor vehicle Always obey applicable laws and regulations The audio for the rear entertainment system is sent to the wireless headphones that come...

Page 435: ... on the left earpiece To remove the cover insert a coin in the slot and twist it slightly to pry the cover away from the earpiece Pull the cover outward and pivot it out of the way Remove the battery Install the new battery in the earpiece as shown in the diagram next to the battery slot Slide the cover back into place on the earpiece then press down on the back edge to lock it in place An imprope...

Page 436: ...deo games and video equipment There are three headphone connectors for the third seat passengers Each connector has its own volume control Some video game power supplies may cause poor picture quality V Video jack L Left audio jack R Right audio jack Auxiliary Input Jacks Rear Entertainment System 428 HEADPHONE CONNECTORS AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS VOLUME DIALS 11 08 01 09 29 57 31SZA630_435 ...

Page 437: ...not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors the hood the tailgate and the glass hatch For the system to activate you must lock the doors the tailgate and the glass hatch from the outside with the key or use driver s lock tab door lock master switch or remote transmitter The security system indicator on the i...

Page 438: ...el comes on Press and release the SET DECEL button on the steering wheel The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph 40 km h The cruise control system can be left on even when it is not in use 1 2 3 Using Cruise Control Cruise Control 430 CRUISE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON SET DECEL BUTTON RES ACCE...

Page 439: ...SE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will come back on To increase the speed in very small amounts tap the RES ACCEL button Each time you do this your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph 1 6 km h If you need to decrease your speed quickly use the brakes as you normally would Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will go out When the v...

Page 440: ... 40 km h then press and release the RES ACCEL button The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on The vehicle accelerates to the same speed as before Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed Even with 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...

Page 441: ... the ignition switch to the ON II position the compass is self calibrating then the compass display is shown in the display Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations across bridges through tunnels over railroad crossings past large vehicles or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance It can also be affected by accessories such as antennas and...

Page 442: ...te circles Press the selector knob The compass display is blinking and the CAL indicator is shown Turn the selector knob to select Calibration Press the selector knob to enter your selection The display shows you Start Calibration While setting the compass press the RETURN button to go back to the previous display Pressing the SETUP button will cancel the compass setting mode 3 4 5 6 Compass 434 E...

Page 443: ...witch to the ON II position If necessary press the RETURN button to return to the previous display Pressing the SETUP button will cancel the compass setting mode Press and hold the SETUP button for about 5 seconds The display shows you the compass setting menu items Turn the selector knob to select ZONE or Zone Adjust Press the selector knob to enter your selection The display shows you the curren...

Page 444: ...stem is not related to the compass system Even if the compass system is in the zone setting mode the display returns to the normal display which you last selected Compass 436 Zone Map 11 08 01 09 31 22 31SZA630_443 ...

Page 445: ...electronic eye or other safety and reverse stop features If your garage door was manufactured before April 1 1982 you may not be able to program HomeLink to operate it These units do not have safety features that cause the motor to stop and reverse it if an obstacle is detected during closing increasing the risk of injury Do not use HomeLink with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and r...

Page 446: ...t of the way of the device to prevent potential injury or damage When programming a garage door opener park just outside the garage Units manufactured between April 1 1982 and January 1 1993 may be equipped with safety stop and reverse features If your unit does not have an external entrapment protection system an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the safety stop and reverse fea...

Page 447: ...If you are training the second or third buttons go directly to step 1 CONTINUED HomeLink Universal Transceiver Features 439 11 08 01 09 31 56 31SZA630_446 ...

Page 448: ...terference 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 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 ...

Page 449: ...e PHONE button or PICK UP button to go to the Phone screen Press the RETURN button to go back to the previous screen To select an item on the screen turn the selector knob left or right to highlight it and then push the selector knob In Canada visit or call 888 528 7876 CONTINUED Using HFL Selector Knob Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system Features 441 Without rear entertainmen...

Page 450: ...he microphone Adjust or close them as necessary You can change the system language to English French or Spanish see page Press and release to call a number with a stored voice tag Press and release to cancel a command Press and release the Talk button when you want to call a number using a stored voice tag After the beep speak in a clear natural tone 297 Voice Control Tips HFL Buttons Language Sel...

Page 451: ...th HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system Features 443 U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models ROAM STATUS SIGNAL STRENGTH BATTERY LEVEL STATUS SIGNAL STRENGTH ROAM STATUS CALL NAME PHONE DIALING BLUETOOTH INDICATOR CALL NAME PHONE DIALING BLUETOOTH INDICATOR BATTERY LEVEL STATUS 11 08 01 09 32 40 31SZA630_450 ...

Page 452: ...oming calls Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL Display the last 20 outgoing calls Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL Display the last 20 missed calls Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL Display the menu for an alphabetical search in the paired phone s phonebook Display the paired phone s previously imported phonebook or i...

Page 453: ...ed phone Delete a previously stored speed dial number Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number Phone Connection Phone Setup Create a voice tag for a speed dial number Edit Speed Dial Select a number from the Call History Phonebook or manual entry to store as a speed dial number Pair a new phone to the system Connect a previously paired phone to the system Create a Bluetooth PIN or pairing code o...

Page 454: ...transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle Clear the system of all paired phones phonebook entries speed dials and security codes Auto Answer Set incoming calls to be automatically answered Create a security code or security PIN on some models number for a paired phone EX L and Canadian EX models only 11 08 01 09 32 54 31SZA630_453 ...

Page 455: ...he Phone screen You can set up your phone and other system options with this menu A brief explanation of each option is displayed on the left side of the screen CONTINUED On EX L and Canadian EX models Phone Setup Phone Screen Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system Features 447 U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadi...

Page 456: ...tem Press the PHONE button or PICK UP button The system prompts you to pair a phone Select Yes on the confirmation screen 1 2 To pair a cell phone when there is no phone paired to the system Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system Setup Bluetooth Phone 448 Example U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models 11...

Page 457: ...pairing is successful If your phone is found it is displayed on the screen Select it and press ENTER If your phone doesn t appear on the list select Phone not found and search for Bluetooth devices using your phone From your phone select HandsFreeLink 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 To pair a cell phone when there are one or more phones paired to the system Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation syst...

Page 458: ...tting For a randomly generated Pairing code or Bluetooth PIN each time you pair a phone select Random or Random PIN Select Pairing Code or Bluetooth PIN Select Connection from the Phone Setup screen 1 2 To change the Pairing code or Bluetooth PIN setting Phone pairing tips Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system 450 NOTE U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models 11...

Page 459: ...To create your own Pairing code or Bluetooth PIN select Fixed or Fixed PIN and follow steps 3 and 4 Delete the current Pairing code or Bluetooth PIN Enter a new Pairing code or Bluetooth PIN 1 2 3 4 3 4 CONTINUED To delete a paired phone Edit Security Code Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system Features 451 U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models U S EX and Cana...

Page 460: ...ter the security code every time you select the phone on the Phone screen Enter a 4 digit security code re enter it Select the phone you want to add a security code to Select Security PIN or Security Code from the Phone Setup screen 3 1 2 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system 452 U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models EX L and Canadian EX models U S EX and Can...

Page 461: ...s On Select System Clear from the Phone Setup screen Select Yes from the confirmation screen Select Off 2 seconds 5 seconds or 10 seconds The default setting is Off You can choose when the HFL system automatically answers incoming calls Select Auto Answer from the Phone Setup screen 1 2 1 2 1 2 CONTINUED EX L and Canadian EX models Automatic Transferring Automatic Answering To clear the system Blu...

Page 462: ...imported to HFL The first six speed dials are linked to the audio preset buttons while in the Phone screen Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone available on some phones Edit Speed Dial Automatic Import Cellular Phonebook and Call History Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system 454 Home Work Other Voice Car Preference Mobile Fax Message Pager U S EX and Canadian LX m...

Page 463: ...ton Follow the prompts When a voice tag is stored for the entry you can dial the entry by voice Press the TALK button and say Call and the stored name You can also select speed dial directly from the Phone screen Select a No Entry field and continue following step 4 Press and hold the desired audio preset button during a call The contact information for the active call will be stored for the prese...

Page 464: ... using duplicate voice tags Avoid using home as a voice tag It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name For example use John Smith instead of John Select Edit Speed Dial from the Phone Setup screen Select Delete Voice Tag Select the number you want to delete the voice tag for 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system 456 NOTE U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and ...

Page 465: ...sing the call history or with speed dial entries or by redial When your phone is paired the contents of its phonebook are automatically imported to HFL Select Phonebook from the Phone screen Select a name from the list 2 1 3 2 1 CONTINUED Making a Call Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system Features 457 U S EX and Canadian LX models U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian...

Page 466: ...een Call History is sorted by All Calls Received Calls Dialed Calls and Missed Calls Selecting a number begins automatic dialing Some phones do not support All Calls 1 2 3 4 1 2 To make a call using a phone number To make a call using Call History Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system 458 NOTE U S EX and Canadian LX models EX L and Canadian EX models U S EX and Canadian LX model...

Page 467: ...t number dialed in your phone s history A list of up to 20 stored speed dial entries is shown Select the entry you want to call and push SELECT to begin automatic dialing Any voice tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by voice from any screen 2 1 To make a call using Speed Dial To make a call using Redial Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system Features 459 NOTE U S EX and Canadi...

Page 468: ...rom HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL Allows you to mute your voice Allows you to send numbers or names during a call This is useful when you call a menu driven phone system Available on some phones Touch Tones on U S EX and Canadian LX models 443 During a Call Receiving a Call Transfer Mute Dial Tones Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models without navigation system 460 Example U S EX and Canadi...

Page 469: ...the device An incoming call on HFL will interrupt Audio when it is playing Audio will resume when the call is ended The name and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co Ltd is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners If your phone has Call Waiting a beep sounds for an incoming call Press and r...

Page 470: ...ake menu or list selections To select an item on the screen turn the interface dial left or right to highlight it and then press ENTER To select an item that comes with or icons push the interface selector up down left or right Press the CANCEL button to go back to the previous screen In the U S visit or call 888 528 7876 Press the PHONE button or PICK UP button to go to the Phone screen In Canada...

Page 471: ...p speak in a clear natural tone Press and release to answer a call or press to go directly to the Phone screen Press and release to end or decline a call Press and release to give a command Press and release to go back to the previous command or cancel the command Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents and all windows may interfere with the microphone Adjust or close them as necessary...

Page 472: ...in use Some phones may send battery signal strength and roaming status information to the screen On the navigation screen On the Phone screen Display Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 464 U S model is shown BATTERY LEVEL STATUS BLUETOOTH INDICATOR CALL NAME PHONE DIALING ROAM STATUS SIGNAL STRENGTH 11 08 01 09 37 08 31SZA630_471 ...

Page 473: ...SORY I or ON II position Display the paired phone s previously imported phonebook or import a new one Enter a phone number to dial Phone Phonebook Dial Display the last 20 incoming outgoing or missed calls Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL Display the last 20 incoming calls Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL Display the last 20 outgoing calls Ap...

Page 474: ...e you through the process Add New Phone Connect Disconnect Delete Store Voice Tag Delete Speed Dial Store Speed Dial Delete Voice Tag Pass key Phone Connection Phone Setup Disconnect a paired phone from the system Delete a previously paired phone Create a Pass key number for a paired phone Delete a previously stored speed dial number Create a voice tag for a speed dial number Delete a voice tag fo...

Page 475: ...e a command From any other screen you can press the Talk button and say Dial by voice tag or Dial by number The system will guide you through the process Auto Answer Auto Transfer Clear Phone Information Phone Phone Setup Create a phone name PIN number for a paired phone Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle Phone Name PIN Set incoming calls to be au...

Page 476: ... between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet 10 meters Press the PHONE button or PICK UP button to go to the Phone screen You can set up your phone and other system options with this menu Phone Setup Phone Screen Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 468 Push the selector down for PHONE SETUP 11 08 01 09 37 39 31SZA630_475 ...

Page 477: ...ystem Press the PHONE button or PICK UP button The system prompts you to pair a phone Select Yes on the confirmation screen Make sure your phone is set to discoverable or visibility is ON and select OK HFL begins to search for your phone 1 2 CONTINUED Setup Bluetooth Phone Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system Features 469 11 08 01 09 37 48 31SZA630_476 ...

Page 478: ...g is successful Select Phone Setup from the Phone screen Select Connection from the Phone Setup screen Select Add New Phone If your phone doesn t appear on the list select Phone not found and search for Bluetooth devices using your phone From your phone select HandsFreeLink If your phone is found it is displayed on the screen Select it and press ENTER 2 3 1 5 3 4 6 7 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models...

Page 479: ...ndom Up to six phones can be paired Your phone s battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is moving Select one of the six entries on the list Make sure your phone is set to discoverable or visibility is ON Follow steps 2 through 7 from the previous page 1 2 4 5 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system Phone pairing tips Features 47...

Page 480: ...ears next to the selected phone Select OK to continue To create your own pass key select Fixed and follow steps 3 and 4 Delete the current pass key Enter a new pass key and select OK Select Yes from the confirmation screen 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 472 TRASH ICON BLUETOOTH ICON Example Push the selector to left to delete 11 08 01 09 38 27 31SZA630_479 ...

Page 481: ...nd have its own phonebook speed dial and call history Select Phone Name PIN from the Phone Setup screen Select the phone name you want to edit on the phone name PIN screen If the phone name you selected is PIN protected the speed dial list becomes 1 2 1 2 3 CONTINUED Phone Name PIN Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system Features 473 Select a phone name 11 08 01 09 38 40 31SZA630_480...

Page 482: ...om the Phone Setup screen Select OFF or ON When you set a PIN for a phone you will be asked to enter the PIN every time you select the phone on the Phone screen If you select DO NOT USE PIN before entering any number the phone will not have a PIN If the phone is already PIN protected you need to enter the current PIN before creating a new one 1 2 2 1 3 To create a PIN for each phone Automatic Tran...

Page 483: ...s call history and phonebook Select Clear Phone Information from the Phone Setup screen Select the phone you want to clear A trash icon appears next to the selected phone Select OK to continue Select Yes from the confirmation screen 2 1 2 1 3 4 CONTINUED Automatic Answering To clear the phone information Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system Features 475 11 08 01 09 39 06 31SZA630_...

Page 484: ...to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone name and the first four numbers are displayed on the Phone screen When your phone is paired the contents of its phonebook and call history are automatically imported to HFL available on some phones Edit Speed Dial Automatic Import Cellular Phonebook and Call History Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 476 Preference Home Mobile Wor...

Page 485: ...book Select Store Speed dial When the speed dial number is successfully stored you are asked to store a voice tag for the number Follow the prompts When a voice tag is stored for the entry you can dial the number by saying Call and the voice tag name Dial manual number input Call History the last 20 numbers 2 4 1 3 5 CONTINUED Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system Features 477 11 0...

Page 486: ...duplicate voice tags Avoid using home as a voice tag It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name For example use John Smith instead of John Select Edit Speed Dial from the Phone Setup screen Select Delete Voice Tag Select the number you want to delete the voice tag for A trash icon appears next to the selected numbers Select OK to continue 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with na...

Page 487: ...Select Delete Speed Dial When your phone is paired the contents of its phonebook are automatically imported to HFL Select Phonebook from the Phone screen Select a name from the list Select the number you want to delete and push ENTER If you are not on the PHONE screen you can press the Talk button and say Dial by voice tag or Dial by number The system will guide you through the process 2 1 3 4 1 2...

Page 488: ...story from the Phone screen Call History is sorted by All Dial Receive and Missed Selecting a number begins automatic dialing Push ENTER to list the number or numbers stored for the selected name Select a number and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing Some phones do not support All in the Call History 1 2 3 1 2 4 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Models with navigation system 480 NOTE HISTORY LIST 11 08 0...

Page 489: ...e PICK UP button on the steering wheel A list of 20 stored speed dial entries is shown Select the entry you want to call and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing Any voice tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by voice from any screen Press and hold the PICK UP button to redial the last number dialed in your phone s history While the display is showing Phone screen you can also redial by pressing...

Page 490: ... Call Waiting press and release the PICK UP button to put the original call on hold and answer the incoming call To return to the original call press the PICK UP 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 HANG UP button During a Call Dial Tones Transfer Mute ...

Page 491: ...h 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 An incoming call on HFL will interrupt Audio when it is playing Audio will resume when the call is ended The name and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG In...

Page 492: ...he rear center sensors work when the shift lever is in reverse R and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph 8 km h The corner sensors work only when the shift lever is in any position other than P and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph 8 km h Your vehicle has a parking sensor system The system lets you know the approximate distance between your vehicle and most obstacles while you are parking When...

Page 493: ...tem on all indicators will appear on the multi information display and a beeper sounds once The parking sensor indicators are automatically displayed on the audio screen when an obstacle is detected Parking Sensor System Indicators and Beeper Operation on the Multi Information Display Audio Screen Features 485 Audio Screen 11 08 01 09 40 57 31SZA630_492 ...

Page 494: ...ance About 14 in 35 cm or less About 14 18 in 35 45 cm About 18 24 in 45 60 cm Short beeps Very short beeps Continuous beeps Red Amber Upper left indicator stays on Indicator blinks Corner Sensor Operation Parking Sensor System 486 INDICATOR MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN 11 08 01 09 41 06 31SZA630_493 ...

Page 495: ...less About 18 22 in 45 55 cm About 22 28 in 55 70 cm Long beeps Continuous beeps Very short beeps Short beeps Yellow Red Amber Bottom indicator stays on Indicator blinks Rear Center Sensor Operation Parking Sensor System Features 487 INDICATOR MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY AUDIO SCREEN 11 08 01 09 41 16 31SZA630_494 ...

Page 496: ...ered with mud ice snow etc is the cause of this display Check the sensors first If the indicators stay on or the beeper does not stop have the system checked by your dealer If the system develops a problem you will see a CHECK PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM message on the multi information display Parking Sensor System 488 11 08 01 09 41 23 31SZA630_495 ...

Page 497: ...rating the vehicle in bad weather The system may not sense thin or low objects or sonic absorptive materials such as snow cotton or sponge The system cannot sense objects directly under the bumper The range of the corner sensors and the rear center sensor are limited Each corner sensor is capable of sensing an obstacle only when your vehicle is 24 in 60 cm or closer The rear center sensor senses a...

Page 498: ...e procedure A beeper will sound 3 times to confirm that the rear sensors are now enabled Press the switch again and the LED indicator will turn off A beeper will sound twice to confirm that the rear sensors are now disabled 1 2 3 Canadian Owners This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference a...

Page 499: ...our vehicle 20 in 0 5 m Tailgate Open Range 39 in 1 m 79 in 2 m 118 in 3 m To turn off the guidelines press and hold the RETURN button for about 3 seconds 1st Line 2nd Line 3rd Line 4th Line CONTINUED On Canadian EX and EX L without navigation system Rearview Camera and Monitor Features 491 4th Line 3rd Line 2nd Line 1st Line SCREEN DISPLAY ACTUAL DISTANCE 11 08 01 09 41 59 31SZA630_498 ...

Page 500: ...akes objects appear closer than they actually are The rearview camera display has a limited coverage and the size and position of objects may appear different than they actually are Make sure to check the surrounding area carefully Refer to the navigation system manual for operation of the rearview camera On models with Navigation System Rearview Camera and Monitor 492 NOTE 11 08 01 09 42 06 31SZA...

Page 501: ... you If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle please read the information in this section first Break in Period 494 Fuel Recommendation 495 Service Station Procedures 497 Refueling 497 Tighten Fuel Cap Message 498 Opening and Closing the Hood 499 Oil Check 500 Engine Coolant Check 500 Fuel Economy 501 Accessories and Modifications 504 Carrying Cargo 506 Before Driving Before Driving 493 ...

Page 502: ...ull throttle starts and rapid acceleration Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles 300 km Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time Do not tow a trailer You should also follow these recommendations after the brakes are replaced or if the vehicle receives an overhauled or new engine Break in Period Break in Period 494 11 08 01 09 42 18 31SZA630_501 ...

Page 503: ...ns control we strongly recommend the use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese based fuel additives such as MMT if such gasoline is available 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 dealer for service 549 CONTINUED Fuel Recommendation Fuel Recommenda...

Page 504: ...tergent Gasoline standards at the retail location This fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic additives The proper level of detergent additives and absence of harmful metallic additives in gasoline help avoid build up of deposits in your engine and emission control system For further important fuel related information for your vehicle or infor...

Page 505: ...very system The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere Try filling at another pump If this does not fix the problem consult your dealer Park with the driver s side closest to the service station pump Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard 1 2 3 4 Refueling Service Station Procedures Before Driving 497 HOLDER FUEL F...

Page 506: ... CAP message appears on the multi information display Turn the engine off and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed If it is 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 r...

Page 507: ... if you can open the hood without lifting the handle the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated Holding the grip pull the support rod out of its clip Insert the end into the designated hole in the hood To close the hood lift it up 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 dro...

Page 508: ...een the MAX and MIN lines If it is below the MIN line see on page for information on adding the proper coolant Refer to on page for information about checking other items on your vehicle Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole 1 3 2 4 576 579 571 Oil Check Adding Engine Oil Engine Coolant Check Adding Engine Coolant Owner s Mainten...

Page 509: ...es in the class Represents a mixture of rural and interstate driving in a warmed up vehicle typical of longer trips in free flowing traffic A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided 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 510: ...articular a build up of snow or mud on your vehicle s underside adds weight and rolling resistance Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy Rapid acceleration abrupt cornering and hard braking increase fuel consumption Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel economy at speeds above 45 mph 75 km h Reduce your speed and you reduce the drag Trailers car top carriers roof racks and bike racks are a...

Page 511: ... than a cold one Direct calculation is the recommended source of information about your actual fuel economy Using frequency of fill ups or taking fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate measures of fuel economy Fuel economy may improve over the first several thousand miles kilometers 1 2 3 4 Checking Your Fuel Economy Measuring Techniques Minimize the use of the air conditioning system Plan and combi...

Page 512: ...nic accessory have the installer contact your dealer for assistance If possible have your dealer inspect the final installation Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your vehicle These accessories have been designed and approved for your vehicle and are covered by warranty Although non Honda accessories may fit on your vehicle they may not meet factory specifications and ...

Page 513: ... affect your vehicle s handling stability and reliability 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 Larger or smaller wheels and tires can interfere with the operation of your vehicle s anti lock brakes and other systems Modifying your steering wheel or any other ...

Page 514: ...f rack if equipped However carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle s handling stability stopping distance and tires and make it unsafe Before carrying any type of cargo be sure to read the following pages Carrying Cargo 506 GLOVE BOX CONSOLE COMPARTMENT SEAT BACK POCKETS CARGO AREA UNDER FLOOR STORAGE WELL DOOR POCKETS STORAGE COMPARTMENTS 11 08 01 09 44 32 31SZA63...

Page 515: ...0 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 750 5 150 650 lbs Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer wi...

Page 516: ...iver s doorjamb Example 1 Example 3 Example 2 Carrying Cargo 508 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 Max Load 1 340 lbs 608 kg Max Load 1 340 lbs 608 kg Max Load 1 340 lbs 608 kg Cargo Weight 1 040 lbs 472 kg Cargo Weight 740 lbs 336 kg Cargo Weight 590 lbs 268 kg 11 08 01 ...

Page 517: ...s possible Tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop If you fold down the second or third row seats tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop Keep the glove box closed while driving If it is open a passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop Keep all cargo below the bottom of the windows If it ...

Page 518: ...rgo cover can be used to cover the cargo area behind the third row seats When the third row seats are folded down the cargo cover can be extended over the larger area Do not install the cover over the larger area if the third row seats are not folded down Your vehicle also has grocery hook s on the side panels and on the back of the third row seats in the cargo area They are designed to hold light...

Page 519: ...e tire pressure monitoring system TPMS and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off highway Driving Guidelines 512 Preparing to Drive 512 Starting the Engine 513 Check Starter System Message 514 Automatic Transmission 515 VTM 4 System 520 Parking 521 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 522 Braking System 530 Anti lock Brakes ABS 531 Vehicle Stability Assist VSA aka Electro...

Page 520: ...ecks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle Make sure all windows mirrors and outside lights are clean and unobstructed Remove frost snow or ice Check that the hood is fully closed Visually check the tires If a tire looks low use a gauge to check its pressure Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely Check the seat adjustment see page Your vehicl...

Page 521: ...ctrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery Apply the parking brake Fasten your seat belt Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts see page Your vehicle s starter system has an auto control mode When you turn the ignition switch to the START III position this feature keeps the engine s starter motor running until the engine starts Follow these instructions to start the ...

Page 522: ...cle If there is a problem with the starter system you will see a CHECK STARTER SYSTEM message on the multi information display when the ignition switch is turned to the ON II position You will also see this message when the auto control mode of the starter system has a problem On Touring models Starting the Engine Check Starter System Message 514 U S Canada The engine is harder to start in cold we...

Page 523: ...ontrol 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 message on the multi information display see page To shift from any position press firmly on the brake pedal and the release button on the side of the shift lever You cannot shift out of ...

Page 524: ... the shift lever to shift from Park to reverse To shift from reverse to neutral come to a complete stop and then shift Press the release button before shifting into reverse from neutral This position 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 the release button on the shift lever Make ...

Page 525: ...d instead of all five Use D when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill D can also keep the transmission from cycling between third and fourth gears in stop and go driving This position locks the transmission in second gear It does not downshift to first gear when you come to a stop Use second gear For more power when climbing To increase engine...

Page 526: ... allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work Remove the key from the ignition switch Set the parking brake To shift from second to first press the release button on the side of the shift lever This position locks the transmission in first gear By upshifting and downshifting through 1 2 D and D you c...

Page 527: ...Park to neutral If you need to use the shift lock release it means your vehicle is developing a problem Have the vehicle checked by a dealer Remove the key from the shift lock release slot then install the cover Make sure the notch on the cover is on the underside Insert the key back into the ignition switch press the brake pedal and restart the engine Insert the key in the shift lock release slot...

Page 528: ...mal If you are not able to move the vehicle stop and reverse direction If more traction is needed when your vehicle is stuck or is likely to become stuck you can use the VTM 4 LOCK button to increase torque to the rear wheels The variable torque management 4WD VTM 4 system automatically transfers varying amounts of engine torque to the rear wheels under lower traction conditions 1 2 3 3 4WD models...

Page 529: ...tting pressure on the parking mechanism in the transmission If the vehicle is facing downhill turn the front wheels toward the curb Make sure the moonroof if equipped and the windows are closed Place any packages valuables etc in the cargo area or take them with you Turn off the lights Make sure the parking brake is fully released before driving away Driving with the parking brake partially set ca...

Page 530: ... and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Because tire pressure varies by temperature and other conditions the low tire pressure indicator may come on unexpectedly Each tire has its own pressure sensor not including the spare tire If the air pressure of a tire becomes significantly low while driving the sensor in that tire immediately sends a signal that cause...

Page 531: ...e system checked by your dealer as soon as possible If the low tire pressure indicator or TPMS indicator comes on the VSA system automatically turns on even if the VSA system is turned off by pressing the VSA OFF switch see page If this happens you cannot turn the VSA system off by pressing the VSA OFF switch again Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the re...

Page 532: ...e tire wheel is equipped with a tire pressure sensor You must use TPMS specific wheels It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by your dealer or qualified technician The low tire pressure indicator or the TPMS indicator will go off after several miles kilometers driving when you replace the spare tire with the specified regular tire equipped with the tire pressure monitor sensor...

Page 533: ...le s tire information placard It is possible that the pressures shown on the multi information display and the pressures you manually measure are slightly different If the difference is significant or you cannot make the low tire pressure TPMS indicator and message on the multi information display go out after inflating the tires to the specified values have your dealer check the system as soon as...

Page 534: ...ea then drive in extremely cold weather the tire pressure will be lower than measured and could be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure TPMS indicator to come on Or if you check and adjust your tire pressure in cooler conditions and drive into extremely hot conditions the tire may become overinflated However the low tire pressure TPMS indicator will not come on if the tires are overinflat...

Page 535: ... If the air pressure of a tire becomes significantly low the sensor in that tire immediately sends a signal that causes the low tire pressure TPMS indicator in the instrument panel to come on If this happens you will see which tire is losing pressure on the multi information display along with a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Driving 527 U S models Canadian models...

Page 536: ...ures Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as possible Also the low tire pressure TPMS indicator begins to flash then stays on see page If any of the tires has low pressure the tire pressure monitor also shows the above message to warn you about the low tire pressure when you select the display by pressing the INFO button several times Following this display press the SEL RESET button to ...

Page 537: ...ilometers driving this indicator begins to flash then stays on again You will also see a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message on the multi information display This is normal the system cannot monitor the spare tire pressure Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure it is correct This indicator and the warning message on the multi information display will go off after several miles kilometers driving ...

Page 538: ... brakes applied lightly builds up heat reduces their effectiveness and reduces brake pad life In addition fuel economy can be reduced It also keeps your brake lights on all the time confusing drivers behind you 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 de...

Page 539: ...you by always keeping firm steady pressure on the brake pedal This is sometimes referred to as stomp and steer The hydraulic system that operates the brakes has two separate circuits Each circuit works diagonally across the vehicle the left front brake is connected with the right rear brake etc If one circuit should develop a problem you will still have braking at two wheels All four brakes have a...

Page 540: ...er inspect your vehicle as soon as possible If the indicator comes on while driving test the brakes as instructed on page You will also see a CHECK ABS SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page If this happens you will also see the CHECK ABS SYSTEM and CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM messages on the multi information display Test your brakes as instructed on page If the brakes feel normal drive ...

Page 541: ...th the VSA system Have your dealer inspect your vehicle as soon as possible You will also see a CHECK VSA SYSTEM message on the multi information display if there is a problem with the VSA system If this indicator comes on while driving pull to the side of the road when it is safe and turn off the engine Reset the system by restarting the engine If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back o...

Page 542: ...nder the driver s side vent To turn the VSA system on and off press and hold it until you hear a beep If the low tire pressure indicator or TPMS indicator comes on see page If the low tire pressure TPMS indicator comes on see page Or if the multi information display shows a CHECK TPMS SYSTEM message with the indicator flashing see page In this case you cannot turn off the VSA using the OFF switch ...

Page 543: ... the vehicle from rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator This feature starts operating a few seconds after you are in any drive gear position when faced uphill or in reverse when faced downhill This feature requires that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before it can work Hill start assist may not hold a heavily loaded vehicle such as when your veh...

Page 544: ...ly to carry passengers and their cargo You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits use the proper equipment and follow the guidelines in this section Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle s first 600 miles 1 000 km see page 540 494 552 Towing a Trailer Load Limit Off Highway Driving Guidelines Total Trailer Weight Break In Period 536 Exceeding any load limit ...

Page 545: ...weight of the vehicle all occupants all accessories all cargo and the tongue load is The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle all occupants all accessories all cargo and the tongue load must not exceed on the front axle on the front axle on the rear axle 2 LX models 1 Except LX models on the rear axle 540 4WD models 2WD models 4WD models 2WD models 2 1 Towing a Trailer Tongue Load Gross Vehicle...

Page 546: ...bed next Add the weight of your trailer as quoted by the manufacturer with everything in or on the trailer Then check the tables on page to make sure you do not exceed the limit for your conditions The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle and trailer with the proper hitch is The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1 000 feet 305 meters of elevation 540 4WD models 2WD models Es...

Page 547: ... refer to the following table Estimated tongue load is 150 lbs 68 kg 250 lbs 114 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 450 lbs 205 kg If the difference is more than 1 inch you have too much load on the tongue Redistribute the load or remove cargo as needed If the difference is 5 8 1 1 4 1 3 4 If the difference is 5 8 1 1 4 1 3 4 2 1 4 If the difference is more than 2 inch you have too much load on the tongue Redistri...

Page 548: ...upant weighs 150 lbs 68 kg and each has 15 lbs 7 kg of cargo in the cargo area Any additional weight including cargo or accessories reduces the maximum trailer weight and maximum tongue load Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings see page Recommended tongue load should be 5 10 of the total trailer weight for boat trailers and 8 15 of the total trailer weight for all other trailers 537 2 000 lb...

Page 549: ...ny additional weight including cargo or accessories reduces the maximum trailer weight and maximum tongue load Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings see page Recommended tongue load should be 5 10 of the total trailer weight for boat trailers and 8 15 of the total trailer weight for all other trailers 537 450 lbs 204 kg 400 lbs 181 kg 330 lbs 150 kg 270 lbs 122 kg 190 lbs 86 kg 100 lbs 45 kg ...

Page 550: ...s 2 765 kg Limit 2WD models 5 952 lbs 2 700 kg If you cannot weigh the rear axle directly you can calculate the rear gross axle weight by subtracting the weight in step 1 from the weight in step 2 Limit 4WD models 3 175 lbs 1 440 kg Limit 2WD models 3 031 lbs 1 375 kg Check the rear gross axle weight Limit 4WD models except LX 3 362 lbs 1 525 kg Limit 4WD LX models 3 252 lbs 1 475 kg Limit 2WD mod...

Page 551: ...f the unhitched trailer Limit See page Check the weight of the hitched trailer Write this number down Check the gross combined weight Limit 4WD models 9 579 lbs 4 345 kg Limit 2WD models 8 466 lbs 3 840 kg Remember maximum gross combined weight should be decreased 2 for every 1 000 feet 305 meters of elevation 7 8 6 5 540 540 536 Towing a Trailer Driving 543 11 08 01 10 59 13 31SZA630_550 ...

Page 552: ... on installing electric brakes Discuss your needs with your trailer sales or rental agency and follow the guidelines in this section Also make sure that all equipment is properly installed and maintained and that it meets federal state province territory and local regulations Read the trailer manufacturer s instructions and select the appropriate draw bar for the height of the trailer you will be ...

Page 553: ...equired to install most electric trailer brake controllers A jumper harness to adapt your electric trailer brake controller to the vehicle is included with the optional Genuine Honda trailer hitch kit To obtain a trailer hitch kit see your dealer Have a qualified mechanic install your trailer brake controller following the trailer brake controller manufacturer s instructions Failure to properly in...

Page 554: ...r When replacing the compact spare with a full size spare remove the plastic spacer see page Store the plastic spacer and compact spare together Reinstall the spacer before once again stowing the compact spare See page for proper tire size page for how to store a full size wheel and tire and page for information on changing a flat tire Remember to unhitch the trailer before changing a flat Ask you...

Page 555: ... your vehicle from your dealer Since lighting and wiring vary with trailer type and brand you should also have a qualified mechanic install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer The jumper harness and trailer brake fuse are stored in the glove box Also see page for trailer related information Remove the cover by turning the knobs about one quarter turn counterclockwise 544 CONTI...

Page 556: ...the retaining tab on the inner side of the lid against the retaining tab of the connector to prevent disconnection during operation 3 1 2 On Touring models On Touring models Trailer Connector Sockets Connecting the Trailer Connectors Towing a Trailer 548 7 PIN TRAILER SOCKET SMALL LIGHT GREEN LEFT TURN STOP RED BACK LIGHT YELLOW B CHARGE BLUE RIGHT TURN STOP WHITE ELECTRIC BRAKE BROWN WHITE GROUND...

Page 557: ...en properly serviced and the suspension and the cooling system are in good operating condition The trailer has been properly serviced and is in good condition All weights and loads are within limits The hitch safety chains and any other attachments are secure All items on and in the trailer are properly secured and cannot shift while you drive The trailer jumper harness is used to install the cont...

Page 558: ...s for vehicles with trailers Use D position when towing a trailer on level roads D is the proper shift lever position to use when towing a trailer in hilly terrain See on the next page for additional gear information The added weight length and height of a trailer will affect your vehicle s handling and performance so driving with a trailer requires some special driving skills and techniques For y...

Page 559: ...ry to make quick steering or braking corrections If the vehicle s tires slip when retrieving a boat from the water shift to first gear and turn on VTM 4 lock see page Disengage VTM 4 lock as soon as the boat is out of the water to prevent damage to the VTM 4 system Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency see page If the automat...

Page 560: ...esigned for trail blazing mountain climbing or other challenging off road activities If you decide to drive on unpaved roads you will find that it requires somewhat different driving skills Your vehicle will also handle somewhat differently than it does on pavement Be sure to pay extra attention to the precautions and tips in this section and get acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pav...

Page 561: ... with the shift lever in D position will help you have a smoother start on snow or ice Keep in mind that you will usually need more time and distance to brake to a stop on unpaved surfaces Avoid hard braking Do not pump the brakes let the anti lock braking system pump them for you Debris in the road can damage your suspension or other components Because your vehicle has a high center of gravity dr...

Page 562: ... slowly until they operate normally If you decide it is safe to drive through water choose a suitable speed and engage the VTM 4 Lock Proceed without shifting or changing speeds and do not stop the vehicle or shut off the engine The banks and surface under the water provide good traction The water may hide hazards such as rocks holes or mud The water is not flowing too fast Deep rushing water can ...

Page 563: ...d easily slip off the jack and hurt you or someone else You may be able to safely tow a lightweight trailer such as a motorcycle or small tent trailer off road if you follow these guidelines Do not exceed 1 000 lbs 450 kg or a tongue weight of 100 lbs 45 kg Stay on smooth level dirt roads and avoid driving in hilly terrain Allow extra room for starting stopping and turning Slow down if you encount...

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Page 565: ...tain a copy or see your dealer U S Vehicles Maintenance Safety 558 Maintenance Minder 559 Fluid Locations 574 Engine Compartment Covers 575 Adding Engine Oil 576 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 577 Engine Coolant 579 Windshield Washers 581 Automatic Transmission Fluid 582 Brake Fluid 584 Power Steering Fluid 585 Timing Belt 585 Lights 586 Dust and Pollen Filter 593 Cleaning the Seat Belts 593 F...

Page 566: ...ry conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before touching any parts Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Injury from moving parts Burns fr...

Page 567: ...s it as a percentage The remaining engine oil life is shown on the display according to this table To see the current engine oil life turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and press the select reset knob repeatedly until the engine oil life display appears see page 81 CONTINUED Calculated Engine Oil Life 100 91 90 81 80 71 70 61 60 51 50 41 40 31 30 21 20 16 15 11 10 6 5 1 0 Displayed Eng...

Page 568: ... LIFE message When the remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1 percent you will see a SERVICE message along with the same maintenance item code s every time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicators remind you that your vehicle will soon be due for scheduled maintenance Maintenance Minder 560 SERVICE MESSAGE MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE S ENGINE OIL LIFE IND...

Page 569: ...very time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position The Maintenance Minder indicator also comes on and remains on in the instrument panel When you see this message immediately have the indicated maintenance done by your dealer If you do not perform the indicated maintenance negative distance traveled is displayed and begins to blink after the vehicle has been driven 10 miles 10 km or more...

Page 570: ...nance codes see page Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required maintenance service You will see OIL LIFE 100 on the information display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If maintenance service is done by someone other than your dealer reset the Maintenance Minder as follows Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Press the select reset k...

Page 571: ...will reset to 100 To see the current engine oil life turn the ignition switch to the ON II position and push and release the INFO button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed see page 3 4 86 CONTINUED On Touring models Maintenance Minder Maintenance 563 ENGINE OIL LIFE DISPLAY SEL RESET BUTTON INFO BUTTON U S model is shown U S model is shown U S model is shown TM...

Page 572: ...n and a beeper will sound To cancel the system message press and release the INFO button on the steering wheel At this time the system message indicator will also be turned off Then the display will change to the engine oil life display You will see the maintenance item code s along with the engine oil life on the multi information display Maintenance Minder 564 MAINTENANCE ITEM CODE S SYSTEM MESS...

Page 573: ...items required at the time of the oil change see page The system message indicator on the instrument panel will also come on and a beeper will sound When the remaining engine oil life is less than 5 percent you will see the above display The display then changes to SERVICE DUE NOW Have the indicated maintenance done as soon as possible 569 CONTINUED Maintenance Minder Maintenance 565 TM 11 08 01 1...

Page 574: ...or will also be turned off Then the display will change to the engine oil life display You will see a SERVICE message and along with the maintenance item code s on the multi information display If the indicated maintenance service is not done and the engine oil life reaches 0 percent you will see a SERVICE PAST DUE message along with the maintenance item code s on the multi information display Mai...

Page 575: ...your dealer To cancel the system message press and release the INFO button on the steering wheel At this time the system message indicator will be turned off Then the display will change to the engine oil life display You will see the engine oil life blinking and a SERVICE message along with the maintenance item code s on the multi information display The system message will appear again by pressi...

Page 576: ...ice is not done and the remaining engine oil life becomes 0 the multi information display will show a SERVICE PAST DUE message the total distance traveled after the remaining oil life became 0 and the maintenance item code s To cancel the system message press and release the INFO button on the steering wheel At this time the system message indicator will be turned off Then the display will change ...

Page 577: ...IL LIFE 100 on the display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON II position If maintenance service is done by someone other than your dealer reset the Maintenance Minder as follows Turn the ignition switch to the ON II position Press the SEL RESET button on the steering wheel until you see the engine oil life display 1 2 3 573 CONTINUED On Touring models On Touring models Maintenan...

Page 578: ...ord of when maintenance is needed Your authorized Honda dealer knows your vehicle best and can provide competent efficient service However service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect Maintenance may be done by 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 pr...

Page 579: ... time you fill the fuel tank See page Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank See page Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly See page According to state and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties However all maintenance services should be performed in accordanc...

Page 580: ...the lights monthly See page Brakes Check the fluid level monthly See page Tires Check the tire pressure monthly Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects See page 584 600 586 Maintenance Minder 572 TM 11 08 01 11 04 06 31SZA630_579 ...

Page 581: ... every year Inspect idle speed every 160 000 miles 256 000 km Adjust the valves during services A B 1 2 or 3 if they are noisy Independent of the Maintenance Minder information replace the brake fluid every 3 years NOTE 1 2 4WD models only 569 If you drive in dusty conditions replace every 15 000 miles 24 000 km If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air...

Page 582: ...FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID Black cap WASHER FLUID Blue cap POWER STEERING FLUID Red cap ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Orange loop RADIATOR CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK Yellow loop 11 08 01 11 04 22 31SZA630_581 ...

Page 583: ... cover when you perform some simple maintenance work To remove the front bulkhead cover and the air intake cover remove the holding clips with a flat tip screwdriver Covers are secured by holding clips Engine Compartment Covers Maintenance 575 FRONT BULKHEAD COVER HOLDING CLIP AIR INTAKE COVER 11 08 01 11 04 28 31SZA630_582 ...

Page 584: ...and longevity Always 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 It is highly recommended that you use Honda motor oil in your vehicle Make sure the API Certification Seal says For Gasoline Engines The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the...

Page 585: ... and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the vehicle The vehicle should be raised on a service station type hydraulic lift for this service Unless you have the knowledge and proper equipment you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature then shut it off Always change the oil and filter according to the ...

Page 586: ... is remove it before installing a new oil filter Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that come with it Make sure to clean off any dirt and dust on the contacting surface of a new oil filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt then reinstall the drain bolt Tighten the drain bolt to Refill the engine with the recom mended oil Engine oil change capacity including filter 9 8 7 6 4 5 ...

Page 587: ...not available you may use another major brand non silicate 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 Co...

Page 588: ... on and tighten it fully Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spill immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment Pour coolant into the reserve tank Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks Put the cap back on the reserve tank Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle s cooling system They may not be compatibl...

Page 589: ...e fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge The washer level indicator will come on when the level is low see page If the washer fluid is low a LOW WASHER FLUID message appears on the multi information display 78 If equipped U S 2WD models On Touring 4WD models Windshield Washers Maintenance 581 Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar water solution in the windshield washer ...

Page 590: ...al 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 The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid when this service is shown on the information display or multi information display depending on the m...

Page 591: ... 1 automatic transmission fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration Make sure the rubber cap on the dipstick fits in the dipstick guide and that you push the dipstick in all the way 5 6 Automatic Transmission Fluid Maintenance 583 Use only Honda ATF DW 1 automatic transmission fluid Do not mix with other transmission fluids Using transmi...

Page 592: ...ng system and can cause extensive damage The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir If the level is at or below the MIN mark your brake system needs attention Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn brake pads Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir monthly Replace the brake fluid when this service is indicated on a maintenance message...

Page 593: ...uid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible If you are not sure how to add fluid contact your dealer Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any Clean up any spills immediately it could damage components in the engine compartment Replace the timing belt every 60 000 miles 100 000 km if you regularly drive your vehicle in any of the following conditions In...

Page 594: ... your vehicle was new If you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer readjustment may be required Adjustments should be done by your dealer or another qualified technician The high beam headlight daytime running light bulb and the low beam headlight bulb are replaced the same way 1 Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Daytime Running Light Bulb Lights 586 CONNECTOR BULB H...

Page 595: ...e electrical connector onto the new bulb Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise If you need to change the bulbs on the driver s side remove the front end of the air intake duct by pulling it out 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 CONTINUED Replacing Front Turn Signal Parking and Side Marker Light Bulbs Lights Maintenance 587 SOCKET BULB BULB FRONT ...

Page 596: ...th your skin or hard objects If you touch the glass clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Pull down the under cover from the bumper carefully Remove the five holding clips with a flat tip screwdriver Pull the bulb straight out of its socket 1 4 5 6 2 3 Except LX models Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb Lights 588 BULB SOCKET SIDE MARKER LIGHT UNDER COVER HOLDING CLIP Halogen bulbs get v...

Page 597: ...se Remove the assembly from the mounting holes by pulling it out Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down Remove the bulb from the fog light assembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Install the new bulb into the hole and turn it one quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place 1 3 3 4 2 4 5 CONTINUED Replacing Rear Bulbs in Re...

Page 598: ...er Align the two tabs on the light assembly with the mounting holes and install the rear light assembly in the rear pillar Tighten the two bolts securely Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Remove the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise Determine which of the four bulbs is burned out stop taillight back up light side marker light or turn signal light 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 On Tour...

Page 599: ...t out of its socket Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working Put the lens back on the light assembly and tighten the mounting bolts securely Put the light assembly back into the vehicle Install the screws and tighten them securely Reinstall the lens segments Remove the two mounting screws from the light assembly 1 2 3 4 5 7...

Page 600: ... cloth on the edge of the lens segment to prevent scratching Insert a small flat tip screwdriver between the left edge of the lens and the housing The lens will come down Pull the bulb straight out of its socket Push the new bulb in until it bottoms in the socket 3 4 1 2 Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb Lights 592 BULB LENS SCREWDRIVER LENS CLOTH 11 08 01 11 07 31 31SZA630_599 ...

Page 601: ...of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol Have your dealer replace the filter when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the information display or multi information display depending on the model It should be replaced every 15 000 miles 24 000 km if you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air o...

Page 602: ...making the front passenger s weight sensors ineffective If you remove a floor mat make sure to re anchor it when you put it back in your vehicle If you use a non Honda floor mat make sure it fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat anchors Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats Floor Mats 594 Front Rear 11 08 01 11 07 46 31SZA630_601 ...

Page 603: ...ver s side first then the passenger s side Disconnect the blade assembly from the wiper arm Press and hold the lock tab Slide the blade assembly toward the lock tab until it releases from the wiper arm When replacing a wiper blade make sure not to drop the wiper blade or wiper arm down on the windshield 2 1 CONTINUED Wiper Blades Maintenance 595 WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB Do not open the hood when the wi...

Page 604: ...iper blade into the holder until the tabs lock Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm Make sure it locks in place Lower the wiper arm against the window Windshield Lower the passenger s side first then the driver s side Remove the blade from its holder by grabbing the tabbed end of the blade Pull firmly until the tabs come out of the holder 6 7 4 5 3 Wiper Blades 596 BLADE BLADE REINFOR...

Page 605: ...r 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 Raise the wiper arm off the glass hatch and hold it 3 1 2 CONTINUED Wiper Blades Maintenance 597 BLADE REINFORCEMENT WIPER ARM 11 08 01 11 08 16 31SZA630_604 ...

Page 606: ...he new blade into the wiper arm Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield or the hatch glass 4 5 Wiper Blades 598 11 08 01 11 08 21 31SZA630_605 ...

Page 607: ...ly The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS warns you when a tire pressure is low See page or for more information Even though your vehicle is equipped with TPMS we recommend that you visually 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 condi...

Page 608: ...ake it easier for you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to a variation between gauges If you check air pressures when the tires are hot driven for several miles kilometers you will see readings 4 to 6 psi 30 to 40 kPa 0 3 to 0 4 kgf cm higher than the cold readings This is normal Do not let air out to match the recommended cold air pressure The tire will be underinfla...

Page 609: ...ven when the tires are not in use In addition to your regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five years old It is also recommended that all tires including the spare be removed from service after 10 years from the date of manufacture regardless of their condition or state of wear Your tires have wear ...

Page 610: ... your vehicle can reduce braking ability traction and steering accuracy Using tires of a different size or construction can cause the ABS and vehicle stability assist system VSA to work inconsistently To help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly rotate the tires according to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display or multi information display depending on the mo...

Page 611: ...best to replace all four tires at the same time If that is not possible or necessary replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels Also be sure you use only TPMS specific wheels If you do not the tire pressure monito...

Page 612: ...er loosen the two bolts Replacement wheels are available at your dealer Tires 604 SPACER BOLTS 10 mm Installing improper tires on your vehicle can affect handling and stability This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed Always use the size and type of tires recommended in this owner s manual 11 08 01 11 09 25 31SZA630_611 ...

Page 613: ... range as the original tires Mount snow tires on all four wheels The traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may be lower than your original tires Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations See page for information about DOT Tire Quality Grading and page for tire size and labeling information Tires 644 646 U S LX models All models except U S LX models All models except U S L...

Page 614: ...talled If you hear them contacting the body or chassis stop and investigate Make sure the chains are installed tightly and that they are not contacting the brake lines or suspension Remove the chains as soon as you start driving on cleared roads Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance Honda strongly recommends using the chains listed below SCC Super Z 6 SZ 429 Tire Chains Wheels Tires 606 ...

Page 615: ...onnect the battery to a charger disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle s electrical system Always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it last Check the condition of the battery monthly by looking at the test indicator window The label on the battery explains the test indicator s colors WARNING Wash your hands after handling Checking the Battery Maintenance 607 TEST I...

Page 616: ...makes it easier to get your vehicle back on the road If possible store your vehicle indoors Fill the fuel tank Wash and dry the exterior completely Leave the parking brake off Put the transmission in Park Clean the interior Make sure the carpeting floor mats etc are completely dry If your vehicle s battery is disconnected or goes dead the time is reset to 1 00 To set the time again follow the sett...

Page 617: ...e 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 If possible periodically run the engine until it reaches full operating temperature the cooling fans cycle on and off twice Preferably do this once a month Vacuum dirt and dust from the leather frequently Pay particular attention to...

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Page 619: ...ot you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed Compact Spare Tire 612 Changing a Flat Tire 613 If the Engine Won t Start 620 Jump Starting 621 If the Engine Overheats 623 Low Oil Pressure Indicator 625 Charging System Indicator 626 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 626 Brake System Indicator 627 Fuses 629 Fuse Locations 633 Emergency Towing 636 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 637 Taking Care...

Page 620: ...icator bars The replacement tire should be the same size and design mounted on the same wheel The spare tire is not designed to be mounted on a regular wheel and the spare wheel is not designed for mounting a regular tire The low tire pressure indicator comes on and stays on after you replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire After several miles kilometers driving with the compact spare ti...

Page 621: ... position Have all passengers get out of the vehicle while you change the tire Open the tailgate Push the rear edge of the handle to raise the handle loop and pull up the loop to raise the cargo area floor Remove the cargo area floor 2 1 3 4 CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 613 JACK TOOLS SPARE TIRE CARGO AREA FLOOR The vehicle can easily roll off the jack seriously inj...

Page 622: ...rclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground The tools and jack are under the cargo area behind a cover on the passenger s side Remove the cover and take the jack out of the tool kit case Fold down the third row seat see page 5 6 7 8 162 Changing a Flat Tire 614 COVER KNOB PLASTIC COVER WHEEL NUT WRENCH The wheel nut wrench supplied with your vehicle is specially adapted to fit the hoist shaft...

Page 623: ...h to create slack in the cable Loosen each wheel nut 1 2 turn with the wheel nut wrench Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change 9 10 12 11 Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 615 BRACKET JACKING POINTS 11 08 01 11 11 01 31SZA630_622 ...

Page 624: ...xtension then attach the wheel nut wrench to the end of the extension Insert the hook at the end of the stay into the opening on the dial at the bottom of the jack Make sure the stay the extension and the wheel nut wrench are securely attached 13 14 15 Changing a Flat Tire 616 DIAL CONNECTOR BUTTON DIAL HOOK STAY CONNECTOR BUTTON EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH 11 08 01 11 11 09 31SZA630_623 ...

Page 625: ...heel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack Before mounting the spare tire wipe any dirt off the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a clean cloth Wipe the hub carefully it may be hot from driving 16 17 18 19 CONTINUED Changing a Flat Tire Taking Care of the Unexpected 617 BRAKE HUB ...

Page 626: ...omotive service facility Tighten the wheel nuts to Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of the flat tire Remove the center cap from the flat tire and place the flat tire under the hoist with the valve stem facing up 20 21 22 Changing a Flat Tire 618 94 lbf ft 127 N m 13 kgf m 11 08 01 11 11 24 31SZA630_625 ...

Page 627: ...k Store the jack and the tools in the tool box Refer to see page or 23 24 25 26 524 529 Changing a Flat Tire Changing a Tire with TPMS Taking Care of the Unexpected 619 WHEEL NUT WRENCH Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants Store the wheel jack and tools securely before driving Always raise the spare tire hoist even if you are not stowing a tir...

Page 628: ...or s speed sounds normal or even faster than normal when you turn the ignition switch to the START III position but the engine does not run Are you using a properly coded key An improperly coded key will cause the immobilizer system indicator in the instrument panel to blink rapidly see page Check these things Check the transmission interlock The transmission must be in Park or neutral or the star...

Page 629: ...s sories heater A C climate control audio system lights etc Open the hood and check the physical condition of the battery In very cold weather check the condition of the electrolyte If it seems slushy or frozen do not try jump starting until it thaws 1 2 513 630 636 CONTINUED Starting the Engine Emergency Towing Jump Starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle If the Engine Won t Start Jump Starting Takin...

Page 630: ...ers in the illustration show you the order to connect the jumper cables Connect one jumper cable to the positive terminal on your vehicle s battery Connect the other end to the positive terminal on the booster battery Once the vehicle is running disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle then from the booster battery Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle and then from the booster ba...

Page 631: ...red mark you should determine the reason hot day driving up a steep hill etc If the vehicle overheats you should take immediate action The only indication may be the temperature gauge climbing to or above the red mark Or you may see steam or spray coming from under the hood Safely pull to the side of the road Put the transmission in Park and set the parking brake Turn off all the accessories and t...

Page 632: ...and turn it until it comes off Start the engine and set the temperature to maximum heat climate control to AUTO at Add coolant to the radiator up to the base of the filler neck If you do not have the proper coolant mixture available you can add plain water Remember to have the cooling system drained and refilled with the proper mixture as soon as you can Put the radiator cap back on tightly Run th...

Page 633: ...tor notifies you of low oil pressure and does not measure the oil level Check your vehicle s oil level at each refueling 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 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL message on th...

Page 634: ...have a problem Even though you may feel no difference in your vehicle s performance it can reduce your fuel economy and cause increased emissions Continued operation may cause serious damage You will also see a CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM message on the multi information display see page If the charging system indicator comes on brightly when the engine is running the battery is not being charged Immedi...

Page 635: ...y 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 You will also see a LOW BRAKE FLUID message on the multi information display see page If the battery in your vehicle has been disconnected or gone dead these codes may be erased It takes several days of driving under various conditions to set the codes again To...

Page 636: ...cator have your vehicle inspected by your dealer immediately Slow down by shifting to a lower gear and pull to the side of the road when it is safe Because of the long distance needed to stop it is hazardous to drive the vehicle You should have it towed and repaired as soon as possible see on page 636 Emergency Towing Brake System Indicator 628 11 08 01 11 13 09 31SZA630_635 ...

Page 637: ...fuse box is located at the left side of cargo area To open it push the tabs as shown The primary under hood fuse box is located on the passenger s side The secondary fuse box is located next to the battery Fuses Taking Care of the Unexpected 629 UNDER HOOD SECONDARY UNDER HOOD PRIMARY TAB TAB REAR LID 11 08 01 11 13 20 31SZA630_636 ...

Page 638: ... a blown fuse is the cause Replace any blown fuses and check if the device works Remove the cover from the fuse box Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position Make sure the headlights and all other accessories are off Check each of the large fuses in the under hood fuse boxes by looking through the top at the wire inside Removing these fuses requires a Phillips head screwdriver 3 1 2 633 634 ...

Page 639: ...again This does not indicate that anything is wrong Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can Look for a burned wire inside the fuse If it is burned out replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower Check the smaller fuses in the under hood fuse boxes and rear fuse box and all the fuses in the interior and rear fuse boxes by pulling out each one with t...

Page 640: ...n fuse in that circuit and have your vehicle checked by a qualified technician 6 Fuses 632 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 install one with a lower rating 11 08 01 11 13 41 31SZA630_639 ...

Page 641: ...ooling Fan Rear Defroster Not Used Front Fog Light Sub ACM 120 A 80 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 50 A 40 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 20 A 15 A 10 A 20 A 20 A 7 5 A 7 5 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 7 5 A 15 A 7 5 A 10 A Front Passenger s Power Seat Reclining Front Passenger s Power Seat Slide Oil Level FI ECU Radio IG Coil Main MG Clutch DBW Interior Light Back Up Fuse Locations Taking Care of the Unexpected 633 PRIMARY UNDER HOOD F...

Page 642: ... A 15 A 20 A 15 A 30 A Power Tailgate Motor VTM 4 Trailer Main VSA FSR Rear Blower VSA Motor Hazard Power Tailgate Closer Driver s Power Seat Reclining Driver s Power Seat Slide Stop Horn Rear Console Accessory Socket Rear Wiper Trailer E Brake Front Heated Seat Center Console Accessory Socket Trailer Charge Front Accessory Socket Rear Accessory Socket Glass Hatch Motor Rear Heated Seat Head Light...

Page 643: ... 20 A 10 A 10 A 7 5 A 30 A VTM 4 Fuel Pump ACG VSA Not Used 7 5 A 20 A 10 A 7 5 A Not Used Auto Light Auto Light ODS Meter SRS Right Daytime Running Light Left Daytime Running Light Small Lights Interior Small Lights Exterior Right Head Light Low Left Head Light Low Daytime Running Light Main Small Lights Main Not Used TPMS Head Light Low Main 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 A 7 5 A...

Page 644: ... loads your vehicle on the back of a truck The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground The rear tires remain on the ground 4WD models Except 4WD models Emergency Towing The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat bed equipment This is the best way to transport your vehicle This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle Flat bed Equip...

Page 645: ...r the cargo area Screw the towing hook into the hole and tighten it with the wheel nut wrench Remove the cover put cloth on the edge of the cover to prevent scratches and carefully pry with a small flat tip screwdriver or a metal fingernail file To use the front towing hook The cover is attached to the bumper with a tether Remove the rubber cap by pulling it out 1 2 3 4 CONTINUED If Your Vehicle G...

Page 646: ...e 547 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 638 Rear TOWING HOOK 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 11 08 01 11 14 38 31SZA630_645 ...

Page 647: ... your vehicle s tires and emissions control systems Identification Numbers 640 Specifications 642 DOT Tire Quality Grading U S Vehicles 644 Tire Labeling 646 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Required Federal Explanation 648 Emissions Controls 651 Three Way Catalytic Converter 653 Emissions Testing 654 Technical Information Technical Information 639 11 08 01 11 14 42 31SZA630_646 ...

Page 648: ...le The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard You can see it by looking through the windshield on the driver s side It is also on the certification label attached to the driver s doorjamb and is stamped on the engine compartment bulkhead The VIN is also provided in bar code on the certification label Identification Numbers 640 CERTIFICATION LABEL VEHICLE I...

Page 649: ... into the engine block It is on the front The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission Identification Numbers Technical Information 641 ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER 11 08 01 11 14 53 31SZA630_648 ...

Page 650: ...he reserve tank and that remaining in the engine Reserve tank capacity 0 196 US gal 0 74 1 98 US gal 7 5 2 48 US gal 9 4 4 5 US qt 4 3 4 2 US qt 4 0 5 3 US qt 5 0 6 9 US qt 6 5 4 2 US qt 4 0 0 48 US qt 0 45 0 45 US qt 0 43 3 01 US qt 2 85 Fuel tank Engine coolant Engine oil Automatic transmission fluid Rear differential fluid 4WD Transfer assembly fluid 4WD Windshield washer reservoir 2 79 US qt 2...

Page 651: ... mm 0 08 in 2 0 mm 0 30 0 30 Caster 4 17 Interior Rear Under hood Type Bore x Stroke Displacement Compression ratio Spark plugs Water cooled 4 stroke SOHC i VTEC VCM 6 cylinder V6 gasoline engine 3 50 x 3 66 in 89 0 x 93 0 mm 212 cu in 3 471 cm 10 5 1 DILZKR7A11G DILZKR7A11DS P235 65R17 103T T165 80D17 104M 31 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm 1 4 W 1 4 W P235 60R18 102T 35 psi 240 kPa 2 4 kgf cm 60 psi 420 ...

Page 652: ...es and differences in road characteristics and climate The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on strai...

Page 653: ... tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre...

Page 654: ...llimeters Aspect ratio the tire s section height as a percentage of its width Tire construction code R indicates radial Rim diameter in inches The tire identification number TIN is a group of numbers and letters that look like the following example TIN is located on the sidewall of the tire This indicates that the tire meets all requirements of the U S Department of Transportation Manufacturer s i...

Page 655: ...mum tire air pressure that the tire can hold Maximum Load Rating Means the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Recommended Inflation Pressure The cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer Treadwear Indicators TWI Means the projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tre...

Page 656: ...ur tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handl...

Page 657: ...ction indicator is provided by a separate telltale which displays the symbol TPMS when illuminated TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as ...

Page 658: ...lluminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended 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 tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain co...

Page 659: ...gine 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 emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor It is stored in this canister while the engine is off After the engine is started an...

Page 660: ...ome of the exhaust gas and routes it back into the intake manifold Adding exhaust gas to the air fuel mixture reduces the amount of NOx produced when the fuel is burned The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system Through chemical reactions it converts HC CO and NOx in the engine s exhaust to carbon dioxide CO nitrogen N and water vapor The emissions control systems are covered by wa...

Page 661: ...aminate the catalyst metals making the three way catalytic converter ineffective Keep the engine well maintained Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring back firing stalling or otherwise not running properly The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals T...

Page 662: ...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 Without touching the accelerator pedal start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds Keep the vehicle in Park Increase the engine speed to 2 000 rpm and hold it there until the temperature gauge rises to at least...

Page 663: ...ect a nearby lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph 80 to 97 km h for at least 20 minutes Drive on the highway in D Do not use the cruise control When traffic allows drive for 90 seconds without moving the accelerator pedal Vehicle speed may vary slightly this is okay If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions drive for at...

Page 664: ...656 11 08 01 11 17 35 31SZA630_663 ...

Page 665: ... Service Information 658 Warranty Coverages 659 Reporting Safety Defects U S Vehicles 660 Authorized Manuals 661 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty and Customer Relations 657 11 08 01 11 17 38 31SZA630_664 ...

Page 666: ... Number 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 640 Customer Service Information 658 American Honda Motor Co Inc Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500 2N...

Page 667: ...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 2012 Honda warranty information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages Your vehicle...

Page 668: ... 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 669: ...cal circuit in your vehicle Describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts Authorized Manuals Service Manual Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Body Repair Manual Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals U S only Authorized Manuals 661 Publication Form Number 61SZA03 61SZA03EL 61SZA30 31SZA630 31SZA830 31SZAM30 31SZAQ30 HON Form Description 2012 Honda Pilot Service Manual 2...

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Page 671: ...Advanced Airbags 30 Airbag SRS 11 26 Airbag System Components 26 Air Conditioning System 192 199 Rear A C Control 197 205 Air Outlets Vents 207 Air Pressure Tires 600 Antifreeze 579 Anti lock Brakes ABS Indicator Light 70 532 Operation 531 Anti theft Audio System 394 Anti theft Steering Column Lock 136 Audio System 209 Auto Control Mode Starting Engine 513 Auto Door Lock 114 Auto Door Locking Unlo...

Page 672: ...Child Seats 43 46 Important Safety Reminders 38 Infants 43 Larger Children 56 LATCH 48 Risks with Airbags 39 Small Children 44 Tether 53 Warning Labels 61 Where Should a Child Sit 39 Child Seats 46 LATCH Anchorage Points 48 Tether Anchorage Points 54 55 Cleaning Seat Belts 593 Climate Control System 199 Clock 294 Coat Hooks 185 Code Audio System 394 CO in the Exhaust 652 Compact Spare Tire 612 Con...

Page 673: ... Use 576 Overheating 623 Specifications 643 Speed Limiter 518 Starting 513 Evaporative Emissions Controls 651 Exhaust Fumes 60 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System 652 DANGER Explanation of iv Dashboard 3 64 Daytime Running Lights 127 Dead Battery 621 Defects Reporting Safety 660 Defogger Rear Window 129 Defrosting the Windows 196 204 Differential Fluid 642 Dimensions 642 Dimming the Headlights 125 Di...

Page 674: ...Filters Dust and Pollen 593 Oil 577 Flashers Hazard Warning 129 Flat Tire Changing a 613 Floor Mats 594 Fluids Automatic Transmission 582 Brake 584 Power Steering 585 Windshield Washer 581 FM Stereo Radio Reception 389 Fog Lights 127 Folding the Second Seat 160 Folding the Third Seat 161 Four way Flashers 129 Front Airbags 11 28 Front Seat 154 Adjusting 154 Airbags 11 28 Heaters 165 Fuel 495 Fill ...

Page 675: ... Brake 70 A T Temp 74 Brake Parking and Brake System 69 627 Charging System 68 626 Cruise Control 76 Cruise Main 76 DRL Daytime Running Lights 77 Fog Lights 76 High Beam 76 Key Immobilizer System 76 Lights On 76 Low Fuel 78 Low Oil Pressure 68 625 Low Tire Pressure 72 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 68 626 Security System 79 Side Airbag Off 70 Seat Belt 67 SRS 70 System Message 75 92 Tire Pressure Moni...

Page 676: ...cle Break in 494 NOTICE Explanation of i Numbers Identification 640 Octane Requirement Gasoline 495 Odometer 81 87 Odometer Trip 81 87 Off Highway Driving 552 Off Road Precautions 552 Oil Change How to 577 Change When to 559 Checking Engine 500 Life Engine 559 Pressure Indicator 68 625 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart 576 Jacking up the Vehicle 615 Jack Tire 613 Jump Starting 621 Maintenance 557 M...

Page 677: ...emperature 83 88 Overheating Engine 623 Owner s Maintenance Checks 571 Oxygenated Fuels 495 Radiator Overheating 623 Radio Disc Sound System 209 Radio Theft Protection 394 Readiness Codes 654 Rear A C Unit 197 205 Rear Audio Control Panel 396 Rear Entertainment System 396 Rear Lights Bulb Replacement 589 Rearview Camera and Monitor 491 Rearview Mirror 172 Rear Window Defogger 129 Rear Window Wiper...

Page 678: ...nger s Weight Sensors 30 Impact Sensors 26 27 Serial Number 640 Service Intervals 559 Service Manual 661 Service Minder 559 Service Station Procedures 497 Setting the Clock 294 Shifting the Automatic Transmission 515 Shift Lever Position Indicator 515 Shift Lock Release 518 Side Airbags 31 Off Indicator 34 Side Curtain Airbags 33 Side Marker Lights Bulb Replacement in 587 589 Signaling Turns 71 Sn...

Page 679: ...ptions DOT Tire Quality Grading 644 Emissions Control Systems 651 Three Way Catalytic Converter 653 Temperature Gauge 80 Temperature Inside Sensor 208 Temperature Outside 88 Tensioners Seat Belts 24 Tether Anchorage Points 54 55 Theft Protection Radio 394 Three Way Catalytic Converter 653 Tilt Telescopic Steering Wheel 132 Time Setting the 294 Timing Belt 585 Tire Chains 606 Tire How to Change a F...

Page 680: ...l 576 Voice Control System 200 VTM 4 Lock 520 Unexpected Taking Care of the 611 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 644 Unleaded Gasoline 495 USB Flash Memory Device 274 372 Used Oil How to Dispose of 578 WARNING Explanation of iv Warning Labels Location of 61 Warranty Coverages 659 Washer Windshield Checking the Fluid Level 581 Level Indicator 78 Operation 123 Wheels Adjusting the Steering 132 Alignment...

Page 681: ... XM Radio 237 312 U S only Index X XI 11 08 01 11 19 32 31SZA630_680 ...

Page 682: ... Premium fuel is recommended when towing in certain conditions see page 21 00 US gal 79 5 Honda ATF DW 1 automatic transmission fluid see page API Premium grade 0W 20 detergent oil see page 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm Rear 31 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm Front 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm Compact Spare Tire 35 psi 240 kPa 2 4 kgf cm Front Rear Honda VTM 4 Differential Fluid SAE 90 or SAE 80W 90 viscosity hyp...

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