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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMA
TION
CUSTOMER
INFORMA
TION
INSTRUMENT P
ANEL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH
®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NA
VIGA
TION
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the MID
with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1. Remove the engine compartment cover (see page
146).
2. Remove the holding clips and the air intake duct.
3. Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s
battery (+) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the first jumper cable
to the booster battery (+) terminal. Use a 12-volt
booster battery only.
5. Connect the second jumper cable to the booster
battery (-) terminal.
6. Connect the other end of the second jumper cable
to the engine hanger as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part.
7. If your vehicle is connected to another vehicle,
start the assisting vehicle’s engine and increase its
rpm slightly.
8. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it turns
over slowly, make sure that the jumper cables have
good metal-to-metal contact.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Clip
Air intake duct
Pin
Engine cover
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the built-in key from the remote
transmitter.
3. Open the lid of the console compartment.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
5. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
6. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
After the Engine Starts
Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from the engine hanger.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery’s (-)
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s (+) terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery’s (+)
terminal.
5. Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
Cover
Release
button
Shift lock
release slot
*if equipped
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously
injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
WARNING
