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Display Audio System

Use simple gestures-including touching, swiping and scrolling-to operate

certain audio functions.

Note: Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for

distraction. You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice

commands.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.

HondaLink

Models with Display Audio

A subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice

communication in case of emergency, online security, and one-on-one operator

assistance

*1 - If equipped

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

56 |

To check phone compatibility and get more information, visit

handsfreelink.com

(US). Canada customers can phone (855) 490-7351 for any HandsFreeLink

related inquiry. Standard data rates may apply with your phone service provider.

HondaLink

Connection

Follow the steps below to connect to HondaLink

Connection and use its

features.

1. Select Home.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Clock/Info.
4. Select the HondaLink tab.
5. Select Diagnostic & Location Data.
6. Select On.
You need to allow the consent of the

location service to enable the HondaLink

Connection service.

Enable once: Allows only one time.

(Prompt shows again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime.

(Prompt does not show again.)
Cancel: Does not allow this consent.

HondaLink

Assist

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit

detects that the vehicle is severely

impacted, your vehicle automatically

attempts to connect to an operator. Your

phone must be paired to the system and

have good cellular connection. Visit

www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/

hondalinkassist (Canada) for more

information.

Apple CarPlay

™

Models with Display Audio

Connect an Apple CarPlay

™

-compatible iPhone

to the system via the 1.5A USB

port , you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone

display,

*1 - If equipped

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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Summary of Contents for FIT 2019

Page 2: ... designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How ...

Page 3: ...in the United States and Canada throughout your 3 year 36 000 mile warranty term Services include jump starting flat tire and lockout assistance towing and more limitations apply Call 866 864 5211 U S or 800 465 7587 Canada TABLE OF CONTENTS VISUAL INDEX 1 Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls 1 Dashboard and Nearby Controls 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Important Safety Information 3 Seat Belts 4 Airbags 7...

Page 4: ...itoring System TPMS 116 Changing a Tire 117 Fuse Locations 122 MAINTENANCE 125 Safety Precautions 125 Maintenance MinderTM 126 Under the Hood 128 Engine Oil 129 Engine Coolant 131 Checking the Battery 133 Window Washer Fluid 133 Brake Clutch If equipped Fluid 133 Changing Wiper Blades 134 Tire Information 134 Tire Labeling 137 DOT Tire Quality Grading 138 Air Conditioning 140 Testing of Readiness ...

Page 5: ...ren in the proper restraint system Be aware of airbag hazards Don t drink and drive Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely Control your speed Keep your vehicle in safe condition Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road other vehicles and pedestrians could lead to a ...

Page 6: ...ith emergency locking retractors In normal driving the retractor lets you move 1 If equipped SAFETY INFORMATION 4 freely while keeping some tension on the belt During a collision or sudden stop the retractor locks to restrain your body The front passenger s and rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners t...

Page 7: ...then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal inquiries 4 If necessary pull up on the belt again to remove any slack then make sure that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your u...

Page 8: ...vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes particularly rollover crashes The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy in a rollover or moderate to severe side impact If the SRS control unit sens...

Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 10 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator The indicator comes on to alert you that the front passenger s front airbag has been turned off This occurs when the front passenger s weight sensors detect 65 lbs 29 kg or less the weight of an infant or small child on the seat Children age 12 or under should always ride properly restrained in a back seat Objects placed on the seat can also cau...

Page 10: ...airbag system or seat belt tensioners 11 A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags n Airbag Care You do not need to and should not perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself However you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations When the air...

Page 11: ...t or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled fully retracted and locked SAFETY INFORMATION 14 n Protecting Infants An infant must be properly restrained in a rear facing reclining child seat until the infant reaches the seat maker s weight or height limit for th...

Page 12: ...erations when selecting a child seat Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements The child seat is the correct type and size for the child The child seat is the correct type for the seating position The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 n Installing a LATCH Compatible Child Seat A LATCH compatibl...

Page 13: ...erly attached to both the lower anchors and tether anchors n Installing a Child Seat with a Lap Shoulder Seat Belt A child seat can be installed with a lap shoulder belt in any rear seat or if absolutely necessary the front passenger seat 1 Raise the head restraint to its highest position SAFETY INFORMATION 18 2 Place the child seat on the vehicle seat 3 Route the seat belt through the child seat ...

Page 14: ...1 If equipped SAFETY INFORMATION 20 The child s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat The shoulder belt crosses between the child s neck and arm The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible touching the child s thighs The child can stay seated for the whole trip If a lap shoulder belt cannot be used properly position the child in a booster seat in a rear seating position For the ...

Page 15: ...ou believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc and you may also inform Transport Canada If Transport Canada receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign However Transport Canada ...

Page 16: ...s a problem with the system Lane Keeping Assist System LKAS 1 There is a problem with the system Malfunction Indication Lamp check engine light The emissions control system may have a problem or the fuel cap is missing or loose If the indicator blinks a misfire in the engine s cylinders is detected Stop in a safe place and wait for the engine to cool down Anti lock Brake System ABS There is a prob...

Page 17: ...ng System TPMS Comes on while driving Stop in a safe place check tire pressures and inflate tire s if necessary System Message When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on a message also appears on the driver information interface DII Check the display for more information Immobilizer Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle If the indicator blinks you may not be ab...

Page 18: ... with Information Display To switch the display press the select reset knob INSTRUMENT PANEL 28 Models with Multi Information Display 1 Main Displays To switch the display press the information button Lower Displays Press the Select Reset button to cycle through the lower displays shown below 1 If equipped INSTRUMENT PANEL 29 ...

Page 19: ...the driver s door Grab the front passenger s door handle to unlock all the doors and the tailgate You can customize this feature s behavior To lock Press the door lock sensor on the front door or the tailgate n Walk Away Auto Lock When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter the doors and tailgate can automatically lock if the following conditions are met The remote tr...

Page 20: ...door using the lock tab on the driver s door all the other doors and the tailgate lock at the same time When you lock the door using the lock tab on the front passenger s door only that door locks n Using the Front Door Inner Handle Pull the front door inner handle The door unlocks and opens in one motion Unlocking and opening the driver s door from the inner handle unlocks all other doors Do not ...

Page 21: ...t VEHICLE CONTROLS 34 n Closing the Tailgate Grab the inner handle and pull the tailgate down Push it closed from the outside Power Window Operation The power windows can be opened and closed by using the switches on the doors when the vehicle is on The switches on the driver s side can be used to open and close all the windows n Automatic Operation To open Push the switch down firmly To close Pul...

Page 22: ...jury Make sure all hands and fingers are clear from the moonroof before opening or closing it Interior and Exterior Lights Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off 1 If equipped VEHICLE CONTROLS 36 n Brightness Control Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on To brighten Turn the knob to the right To dim Turn the knob to the left A beep sounds when the br...

Page 23: ...until it locks into place Auto High Beam 1 The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle or street lights When you are driving at night the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation For the system to work properly Do not place an object that reflects light on ...

Page 24: ...do this the auto high beam indicator will turn off and the auto high beam will be deactivated Using the lever Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about one second while driving To reactivate the auto high beam pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving The auto high beam indicator will come on Using the light switch ...

Page 25: ...ard as possible The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommends that drivers allow at least 10 inches 25 cm between the center of the steering wheel and the chest 1 If equipped VEHICLE CONTROLS 42 Front Manual Seat s Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate Always sit as far back from the front airbags...

Page 26: ...traint to make sure it is locked in position Failure to reinstall or correctly reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash Always replace the head restraints before driving VEHICLE CONTROLS 44 Adjusting the Rear Seats Pull the release lever on the left or right side to change the angle of the seat back n Folding Up the Rear Seats Separately lift up the left and right h...

Page 27: ... position 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 the vehicle is stopped Adjusting the Mirrors Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sitting in the correct driving position VEHICLE CONTROLS 46 n Rearview Mirror with Day Night Positions Manu...

Page 28: ...n Front Operation Climate Control System 1 If equipped VEHICLE CONTROLS 48 Front Seat Heaters 1 Press the LO or HI side of the switch to activate seat heat Return the switch to the middle position to cancel seat heat Heat induced burns are possible when using seat heaters Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature e g persons with diabetes lower limb nerve damage or paralysis or with s...

Page 29: ... Models with Display Audio n How to Change a Setting Models with Color Audio Use the selector knob to make and enter selections 1 Press the MENU CLOCK button 2 Select Settings 3 Select a setting option and make your preferred changes 4 Press the Back button to exit the menus Models with Display Audio 1 Press the Home button 2 Select Settings 3 Select a category 4 Select a setting option and make y...

Page 30: ...udio Operation Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system Note When the screen is viewed through polarized sunglasses a rainbow pattern may appear on the screen due to optical characteristics of the screen If this is disturbing please operate the screen without polarized sunglasses n USB Port Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the front USB po...

Page 31: ... 1 If equipped AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 54 n Adjusting the Sound Adjust various sound settings Models with Color Audio Use the selector knob to make and enter selections 1 Press the Sound button 2 Select a sound mode to change and adjust it using the selector knob 3 Press the Back button to exit the menu Models with Display Audio Make selections using the touchscreen 1 Select Home 2 Select Audio 3 S...

Page 32: ...n Follow the steps below to connect to HondaLink Connection and use its features 1 Select Home 2 Select Settings 3 Select Clock Info 4 Select the HondaLink tab 5 Select Diagnostic Location Data 6 Select On You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink Connection service Enable once Allows only one time Prompt shows again next time Always Enable Allows anytime Prompt...

Page 33: ...ination with routing guidance You cannot enter destinations using the keyboard while the vehicle is moving Models with navigation Only one navigation system pre installed navigation or Android Auto can give directions at a time When you are using one system directions to any prior destination set on the other system will be canceled and the system you are currently using will direct you to your de...

Page 34: ...ring mode 5 Select the phone you want to connect to the system If the phone you want to connect does not appear select Scan 6 Select Connect 7 Enter a password for your phone Select Done The Wi Fi symbol is displayed on the list when connection is successful FM AM Radio Play FM or AM radio 1 If equipped AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 60 Models with Color Audio Models with Display Audio SiriusXM 1 Models w...

Page 35: ...AND CONNECTIVITY 62 Models with Display Audio n Searching for Music Models with Color Audio Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod 1 From the audio screen press the Selector Knob 2 Select a category to display a list of items 3 Select the track you want to play Models with Display Audio Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 63 ...

Page 36: ...eads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3 WMA or format Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port 13 US models only if equipped Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY 64 Models with Color Audio Models with Display Audio n Sear...

Page 37: ...ob to search for tracks stored on the device 1 From the audio screen press the Selector Knob 2 Select a category to display a list of items 3 Select the track you want to play Models with Display Audio Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device 1 From the audio screen press MENU 2 Select Music Search 3 Select a search category 4 Select the track you want to play Note Make sure t...

Page 38: ...ng the Talk button wait for the beep before saying a command The system recognizes commands listed in the Voice Command Index When using the Talk button wait until you hear a beep before speaking To bypass the system prompts simply press the Talk button again to say your command Speak in a clear natural voice Reduce all background noise Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone on the ce...

Page 39: ...REELINK 70 1 Select Phone 2 Select Yes 3 Make sure your phone is search or discoverable mode then select OK HFL automatically searches for a Bluetooth device 4 Select your phone when it appears on the list If your phone does not appear you can select Refresh to search again If your phone still does not appear select Phone Not Found and search for Bluetooth devices using your phone From your phone ...

Page 40: ...mber to call Use the selector knob to make and enter selections This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving 1 Press the Phone button 2 Select Dial 3 Enter the phone number Select the green phone icon to call Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK 72 Models with Display Audio Enter a 10 digit phone number...

Page 41: ...sked to create a voice tag for the number Select Yes or No 6 Using the Talk button follow the prompts to say the name for the speed dial entry BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK 74 Models with Display Audio n Using Speed Dial Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers Models with Color Audio 1 Press the Phone button 2 Select Speed Dial 3 Select a number Dialing starts automati...

Page 42: ... Audio Here are some examples of Siri Commands Call John Smith BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK 76 Read my new text message Find a nearby sushi restaurant Remind me to pick up dinner Set up a meeting at 3 p m Play song XYZ Note Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are not displayed in the vehicle Certain commands rely on the iPhone s features and existing apps To hear turn by t...

Page 43: ... the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling Close the windows and moonroof 1 Note If you press and hold the Talk button for two or more seconds while Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is activated you will be connected to the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto voice recognition system n System Guidance Volume Adjust the navigation system volume 1 If equipped NAVIGATION 78 1 From the Home s...

Page 44: ... Select Search All 4 Enter the street number and select Done 5 Enter the street name and select Done Select the street from the list 6 Select the address from the list 7 Select Go Routing After a destination is set you can alter or cancel your route n Map Legend NAVIGATION 80 Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from the road causing a crash in which you could be ...

Page 45: ... than the seat height Do not place anything in the front seat footwells Make sure to secure the floor mats If you have any animals on board do not let them move freely in the vehicle Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate Adjust your seating position mirrors and steering wheel properly DRIVING 82 Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats Eve...

Page 46: ...s cargo and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Both are on a label on the driver s doorjamb DRIVING 84 The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory and does not need to be adjusted However if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qual...

Page 47: ... start it in Park 3 Press the ENGINE START STOP button without depressing the accelerator pedal Note The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8 000 feet 2 400 m When starting the engine in cold weather turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain n Before Starting th...

Page 48: ...rt in cold weather and in thinner air found at altitudes above 8 000 feet 2 400 m When starting the engine in cold weather turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce battery drain n Starting the Ignition 1 Insert the key into the ignition and turn to turn on the vehicle or start the engine LOCK Insert and remove the key in thi...

Page 49: ...s into Accessory mode DRIVING 90 Shifting Change the position based on your driving needs n Shift Lever Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs Continuously Variable Transmission models 1 Park P Used for parking or starting stopping the engine Press the brake pedal then press the release button to shift Reverse R Used for reversing Neutral N Used for idling Drive D Used for...

Page 50: ... the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission n Paddle Shifters 1 Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from the steering wheel 1 If equipped DRIVING 92 Braking Slow down or stop your vehicle and keep it from moving when parked n Foot Brake Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your vehicle from moving Your vehicle is equipped with di...

Page 51: ...he brake pedal or the vehicle body the brake pedal depressing further than usual or hear a motor noise from the engine compartment These are all normal DRIVING 94 The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size Ambient Meter Color coded bars around the speedometer change based on your driving style and brake or accelerator pedal operation The color of the ambient mete...

Page 52: ...ts a possibility of your vehicle unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and or leaving the roadway altogether Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS 1 Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of yours The CMBS is designed to alert you when a potential collision is determined as well as to reduce your vehic...

Page 53: ...you release it n Canceling Cruise Control Press the CANCEL button the MAIN button or the brake pedal The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off After cruise control has been canceled you can still resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph 40 km h DRIVING 98 Press CRUISE to turn the system off Improper use of cruise control can lead to a crash Use ...

Page 54: ...elerates or decelerates your vehicle s set speed to keep the vehicle s set following interval from the vehicle ahead If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows down abruptly or if another vehicle cuts in front of you a beep sounds and BRAKE appears on the driver information interface to alert you ACC has limited braking capability When your vehicle speed drops below 22 mph 35 km h ACC will automatic...

Page 55: ...n or Off 1 Press the MAIN button LKAS appears in the driver information interface 2 Press the LKAS button Lane outlines appear in the driver information interface Dotted lane lines turn solid when the system activates 3 Press the MAIN button or the LKAS button to turn the system off n Important Safety Reminder LKAS is for your convenience only It is not a substitute for your vehicle control The sy...

Page 56: ...urn the system off Use the interface dial to make selections 1 From the Home screen press the Select Settings App 2 Select Vehicle The vehicle must be in Park P 3 Select Driver Assist System 4 Select Road Departure Mitigation Setting n Important Safety Reminder The RDM system has limitations Over reliance on it may result in a collision It is always your responsibility to keep your vehicle within ...

Page 57: ...timing Use theinterface dial to make selections 1 Press SETTINGS 2 Select Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assist System Setup The vehicle must be in Park P 3 Select Forward Collision Warning Distance 4 Select Long Normal default or Short 5 Press BACK to exit the menu n Turning the System On or Off DRIVING 106 Press and hold the CMBS OFF button A beep sounds and a message appears in the Multi Inform...

Page 58: ...t LaneWatch 4 Select an option and make the preferred changes DRIVING 108 5 Press BACK to exit the menu n Important Safety Reminder Like all assistance systems LaneWatch has limitations Over reliance on the system may result in a collision Multi View Rear Camera When you shift into Reverse R a real time image of the area behind your vehicle is shown in the upper display along with helpful parking ...

Page 59: ... higher is recommended Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15 ethanol Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT 1 If equipped 15 In order to comply with motor vehicle safety regulations the system has been programmed to keep the setting for Contrast and Black Level constant regardless of any manual a...

Page 60: ...nsmitter is weak a message appears in the driver information interface with information on how to start the engine HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 112 1 Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the ENGINE START STOP button while the indicator is flashing 2 With the brake pedal or clutch pedal pressed press the ENGINE START STOP button within 10 seconds after the beeper sounds and the ENGINE START STOP ...

Page 61: ... the cap back on 1 If equipped HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 114 Once the engine has cooled sufficiently restart it and check the temperature gauge If the temperature needle has gone down resume driving If it has not gone down contact a dealer for repairs Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you Do not open the hood if steam is coming out Removing the radiator cap while the engi...

Page 62: ... size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure tellta...

Page 63: ... case out Take the jack jack handle bar and wheel nut wrench out of the tool case 3 Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the spacer cone Then remove the spare tire 4 Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to crate slack in the cable Remove the bracket from the spare tire HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 118 5 Place the spare tire wheel side up under the vehicle body near the tire that needs to be replaced 6 For mod...

Page 64: ...ile the engine is running Use only where the ground is firm and level Use only at the jacking points Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 120 n Replacing the Flat Tire 1 Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire 2 Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel with a clean cloth Mount the compact spare tire Replace the wheel...

Page 65: ...ctrical devices are not working turn the vehicle off and check to see if any applicable fuse is blown Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover Locate the fuse in question by the fuse number and box cover number Refer to the Owner s Manual at www owners honda com for a complete fuse chart HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED 122 n Engine Compartment Fuse Box Fuse Box A Located near the brake fluid reservo...

Page 66: ...y precautions are listed below however we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task n Maintenance Safety To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from the battery and all fuel related parts Never leave rags towels or other flammable objects unde...

Page 67: ...rs Independent of the Maintenance Minder information adjust the valves during services A B 1 2 or 3 if they are noisy Maintenance replacement or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using parts that are certified to EPA standards According to state and federal regulations failure to perform maintenance on the maintenance ...

Page 68: ...o let the hood close Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised The hood will strike the wipers and may damage either the hood or the wipers Engine Oil Park the vehicle on level ground Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil n Checking the Oil 1 Open the hood See Opening the Hood Remove the dipstick orange 2 Wipe the dipstick with a clean clo...

Page 69: ...ob 3 Press and hold the select reset knob for ten seconds or more The engine oil life indicator and the maintenance item codes blink 4 Press the select reset knob for five seconds or more The displayed maintenance items disappear and the engine oil life display returns to 100 Models with Multi Information Display 1 Turn the ignition switch to ON 2 Press the up or down arrows to select Maintenance ...

Page 70: ...rs on the Driver Information Interface Have your vehicle checked by a dealer The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you When conducting any battery maintenance wear protective clothing and a face shield or have a skilled technician do it WARNING Battery posts terminals and re...

Page 71: ...ling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from overheating Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride harshly are more prone to road hazards and wear unevenly Every day before you drive look at each of the tires If one looks lower than the others check the pressure with a tire gauge MAINTENANCE 134 Measure the air pressure when tires are cold This means the vehicle has been parked for at le...

Page 72: ...addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance it is recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five years old All tires including the spare should be removed from 1 If equipped MAINTENANCE 136 service after 10 years from the date of manufacture regardless of their condition or state of wear n Winter Tires If driving on snowy or frozen roads mou...

Page 73: ...0 Traction AA Temperature A All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades n Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a...

Page 74: ...nk to approximately 3 4 full 2 Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more 3 Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40 F and 95 F 4 C and 35 C 4 Start the engine without touching the accelerator pedal and let it idle for 20 seconds 5 Keep the vehicle in PARK P continuously variable transmission or NEUTRAL N manual transmission Increase the engine speed to 2 000 rpm and hold...

Page 75: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 142 SPECIFICATIONS 143 ...

Page 76: ...tomers can check phone compatibility and get more information by visiting handsfreelink com Canada customers can phone 855 490 7351 for any HandsFreeLink related inquiry For pairing instructions see Pairing a Phone 1 If equipped 13 US models only if equipped CUSTOMER INFORMATION 144 Q Every time I press the Talk button the system gives me voice prompts Can I turn these off A You can press the Talk...

Page 77: ...nt Battery Limited Warranty Provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty Covers a replacement muffler for the duration of the ownership Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties See the Warranty Information booklet or visit www owners honda com U S or www myhonda ca Canada for complete descriptions ...

Page 78: ...nents 12 Airbag System Indicators 10 Front Airbags 7 Side Airbags 8 Side Curtain Airbags 9 Audio and Connectivity 53 67 Adjusting the Sound 55 Android Auto 58 Apple CarPlay 57 Bluetooth Audio 66 FM AM Radio 60 iPod 62 SiriusXM Radio 61 USB Flash Drive 64 USB Port 53 Bluetooth Handsfreelink HFL 69 72 73 75 Dialing a Number 72 Making a Call 72 Pairing a Phone 69 SMS Text Messaging and E Mail 75 Usin...

Page 79: ... Warning WARNING Operating servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust carbon monoxide phthalates and lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehi...

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