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entries (‘‘Peter’’ instead of ‘‘Pete’’), or using a longer name (‘‘John Smith’’ instead of ‘‘John’’).

Use a consistent, even tone and reduce background noise when storing names, as the HFL voice recognition can be sensitive.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ HFL responds ‘‘ ＜ has been stored.’’

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Toeditthenumberofaname,dothis: Press and release the Talk button. 1. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and list. Press the Talk button and say a command.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ HFL responds ‘‘What name would you like to edit? Press the Talk button and say a name or say list to hear the phonebook entries.’’

If only one number is stored, HFL responds ‘‘What is the new number for Eric?’’ Then go to step 4.

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4.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to edit. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ HFL responds ‘‘What is the new number for Eric? Press the Talk button and say the number.’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the new number for Eric. For example, say ‘‘987 654 3219.’’ HFL responds ‘‘987 654 3219. Press the Talk button and continue to add numbers or say enter.’’

5.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ HFL responds ‘‘The number has been changed.’’

Todeleteaname,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and list. Press the Talk button and say a command.’’

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3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ HFL responds ‘‘What name would you like to delete? Press the Talk button and say a name or say list to hear the phonebook entries.’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to delete. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Would you like to delete Eric? Press the Talk button and say Yes or No.’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ HFL responds ‘‘The name has been deleted.’’

Tolistallnamesinthephonebook,do this: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and list. Press the Talk button and say a command.’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’

HFL responds by listing the names in the phonebook in the order which they were stored. After all names are listed, HFL responds ‘‘The entire list has been read.’’

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3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Calling.’’

Once connected, you will hear the person you called through the audio speakers. To change the volume, use the audio system volume knob, or the steering wheel volume controls.

Tocallanamefromthephonebooklist, dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and list. Press the Talk button and say a command.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ HFL responds by listing the names in the phonebook. When it says the name you want to call, for example, Eric release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Would you like to call Eric ＜ ＞ Press the Talk button and say Yes or No.’’

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Storing a Phone Number Directly from Your Phone You can store the desired number to the HFL phonebook directly from your cell phone.

Your phone may not have NOTE: phonebook import function. Visit , or call the handsfreelink.honda.com HandsFreeLink consumer support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9-HONDA-9. You can see your phone’s owner’s manual for information.

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With your phone on and the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Phonebook options are store, edit, delete, receive contact, and list. Press the Talk button and say a command.’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Receive contact.’’ HFL responds ‘‘The receive process requires operation of your Bluetooth device. For safety, only perform this function while the vehicle is stopped. HandsFreeLink is now waiting to receive a contact from a Bluetooth device.’’

Select a desired number from the list on your phone, and send it via Bluetooth (steps will vary for phone types, follow your phone’s operating manual). HFL responds, for example ‘‘ 2
phone numbers have been received for this contact. What name would you like to store for the mobile number ＜ button and say a name or say Discard, to discard this number.’’

? Press the Talk

1234567891

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5.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the name you would like to store. For example, say ‘‘Neil at work.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Neil at work will be stored. Is this correct? Press the Talk button and say Yes or No.’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, if you say ‘‘Yes.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Neil at work has been stored. Would you like HandsFreeLink to receive another contact? Press the Talk button and say Yes or No.’’

Go to step 6.

If you say, ‘‘No,’’ HFL returns to idle.

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If you want to continue to store any other numbers, press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ HFL responds ‘‘HandsFreeLink is now waiting to receive a contact from a Bluetooth device.’’

Go back to step 3.

Cellular Phonebook Options The cellular phonebook option allows you to store up to 1,000 names and 10,000 phone numbers in the phonebook of Bluetooth HandsFreeLink from your cellular phonebook. The maximum names and numbers to be stored varies on the data size. With HFL, you can then automatically dial any name or number in the phonebook.

Your phone may not have NOTE: phonebook import function. Visit , or call the handsfreelink.honda.com HandsFreeLink consumer support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9-HONDA-9. You can see your phone’s owner’s manual for information.

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To use the cellular phonebook with HFL, say or select a ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ icon from the information screen. The navigation display will change as shown above.

If any phonebook is not stored and your phone is not linked to HFL, Cellular Phonebook icon is grayed out.

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Before selling or discarding

NOTE: your vehicle, make sure to delete the imported phonebook data.

PIN Number: This option allows you to add, change, or remove a PIN number for any phonebook that has been imported.

Search Imported Phonebook: This option allows you to search the phone numbers stored in HFL. When you enter a person’s first name or last name, the system will find the number you want and let you make calls.

Import Cellular Phonebook: This option allows you to store the phonebook of your cellular phone in HFL. When you link your phone to HFL and select this option, the system will start importing and loading the phonebook.

Delete Imported Phonebook: This option allows you to delete the stored phonebook from HFL. When you link your phone to HFL and select this option, the system will automatically delete the phonebook of the linked phone from HFL (see page

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Toimportthecellularphonebook

You can import the phonebook of your cellular phone into HFL. Link your phone to HFL, and select ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ from the information screen, then select ‘‘Import Cellular Phonebook’’ from the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. When the message ‘‘The import was successful’’ is displayed, touch the screen to select ‘‘OK.’’

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Tosearchtheimportedphonebook

IMPORTED PHONEBOOK PIN ICON

Select a phonebook from the displayed list. If the phonebook you select has a PIN icon, you will need the four-digit PIN number to access the phonebook. The following screen will appear.

NOTE: HFL does not allow you to import your phone if your phone is not paired to HFL. For more information on pairing your cell phone to HFL, see page 216

IMPORTED DATE

You can search the stored number by entering keywords to make calls by using HFL.

Select ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ from the information screen, then select ‘‘Search Imported Phonebook’’ from the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. The display will change as shown above.

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Enter the PIN number. You cannot access a PIN protected phonebook if you do not use the correct PIN number.

List ICON

Enter the person’s first name or last name, using the joystick or touching an appropriate icon. If the system does not find an exact match, say or select ‘‘LIST’’ when you finish entering the keyword.

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The system will display a list of person’s names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list.

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The following category icons will appear:

Fax

Car

Voice

Other

Preference

Home

Mobile

Work

Pager

Up to three category icons are displayed in the left side of the list. These category icons indicate how many numbers are stored for the person. If a name has more than three category icons, ‘‘…’’ is displayed.

After selecting a person, the system will display a list of the person’s phone numbers.

Select the desired number from the list to make a call.

TostoreanumberintheBluetooth HandsFreeLink

Say or select ‘‘Store in HandsFreeLink’’ from the ‘‘Select a number to call’’ screen. The screen shown above will appear.

Select the desired number from the list to store it in HFL.

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Todeletetheimportedphonebook

Select a phonebook from the displayed list. If the phonebook you select has a PIN icon, you will need the four-digit PIN number to access the phonebook. The following screen will appear.

After you enter the correct PIN number, or if the phonebook you select is not PIN protected, the following screen appears.

You can delete the stored phonebook from HFL. Link your phone to HFL and select ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ from the information screen, then select ‘‘Delete Imported Phonebook’’ from the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. The display will change as shown above.

Enter the PIN number. You cannot access a PIN protected phonebook if you do not use the correct PIN number.

Say or select ‘‘Yes’’, and the message ‘‘The imported phonebook has been deleted.’’ will appear. Select ‘‘OK’’ to complete the deletion.

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ToaddaPINnumber

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Select the phonebook you wish to add the PIN number to. When you select the phonebook without a PIN icon, the display will change as shown above.

2.

Enter the four-digit PIN number. You will be asked to re-enter the PIN to verify.

You can add, change, or remove a PIN number from any phonebook. Select ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ from the information screen, then select ‘‘PIN Number’’ from the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. The display will change as shown above.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

1.

Select the phonebook that you wish to change the PIN number for. The display will change as shown above.

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Enter your current PIN number.

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Enter your new four-digit PIN number. You will be asked to re- enter the PIN to verify.

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Clearing the System This operation clears the HFL of your passcode, your paired phones, all names in the HFL phonebook, and all imported phonebooks. Clearing is recommended before you sell your vehicle.

Toclearthesystem,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’ HFL responds ‘‘System setup options are security, change passcode, call notification, auto transfer, and clear. Press the Talk button and say a command.’’

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Preparing to clear the system, which may take up to two minutes to complete. To proceed, press the Talk button and say Continue, otherwise say Go Back or Cancel.’’

2.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ HFL responds ‘‘This process will clear all paired phones, clear all entries in the phonebook, clear the security passcode, and restore the defaults in the system setup. Is this what you would like to do?’’

4.

After saying Continue, HFL responds ‘‘Please wait while the system is cleared.’’ HFL responds ‘‘The system has been cleared.’’

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Changing Language Canadianmodelsonly To change language, say a command with the current selected language. The following example is changing the language from English to French.

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Change language.’’ HFL responds ‘‘English or French?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘French.’’ HFL responds ‘‘Vous avez selectionné Français. Les noms enregistres en mode Anglais ne seron pas accessible en mode Français. Voulez-vous continuer? You have selected French. Name tags that were stored while in English mode will not be accessible in french mode. Would you like to continue? Press the Talk button and say Yes or No.’’

3.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Oui’’ or ‘‘Yes.’’ If there are no paired phones without French name tags, HFL responds ‘‘Veuillez attendre que le système change de langue. Please wait while the language is changed.’’ HFL responds ‘‘La langue a été changée.’’

If there are paired phones

NOTE: without French name tags, the following prompts will continue.

If there are paired phones without French name tags, HFL responds ‘‘La langue a été changée. Pour que le système identifie les téléphones qui ont été jumelés dans une autre langue, les noms des téléphones doivent etre ré-enregistrés.’’

4.

Example for changing name tags: HFL responds ‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour ?’’ ＞ Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Téléphone de Paul.’’

Paul’s phone

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All paired phones missing a French name tag are recorded, the HFL system returns to idle.

This process will also be required if there are paired phones without English tags when changing from French to English. HFL responds ‘‘For the system to identify phones that were paired while in another language, the phone names need to be re-recorded.’’

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Quick Language Selection Canadianmodelsonly Toselectalanguagequickly,dothe following. For example, to change from French to English.

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Anglais.’’ HFL responds ‘‘You have selected English. Name tags that were stored while in French mode will not be accessible in English mode. Would you like to continue? Press the Talk button and say Yes or No.’’

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AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Service Station Procedures

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Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).

Do not tow a trailer.

You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.

Fuel Recommendation AllmodelsexceptSi Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that can lead to engine damage.

Simodelonly Your vehicle is designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 91 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noises in the engine and will result in decreased engine performance. Use of a gasoline with a pump octane number less than 87 can lead to engine damage.

We recommend using quality gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits.

In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your authorized dealer for service.

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Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume and up to 15% MTBE by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

For further important fuel-related information, please refer to your Quick Start Guide

OnSimodel You may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive the vehicle at low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this, raise the engine speed by shifting to a lower gear.

Refueling

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Park with the driver’s side closest to the service station pump.

2.

Open the fuel fill door by pushing on the handle to the left of the driver’s seat.

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

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Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the malfunction indicator lamp may come on (see page will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on the information display.

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Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

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Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

Service Station Procedures

3.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. The fuel fill cap is attached to the fuel filler with a tether. Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

4.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.

Ifthefuelnozzlekeepsclickingoff even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery 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.

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Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center. Slide your hand to the left until you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle up to release it. Lift up the hood.

If the hood latch handle moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the handle, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

3.

Pull the support rod out of its clip by holding the grip, and 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 drop. Make sure it is securely latched.

Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.

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Remove the dipstick (orange handle).

2.

Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.

3.

Insert it all the way back in its tube.

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Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If Adding it is below the MIN line, see Engine Coolant 304
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Fuel Economy

Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.

The EPA fuel economy estimates shown in the example to the right are a useful tool for comparison when buying a vehicle. EPA estimates include:

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Represents urban

City MPG driving in a vehicle in light traffic. A range of miles per gallon achieved is also provided.

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Highway MPG 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

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City MPG

Highway MPG

Combined Fuel Economy

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost

(Sample U.S. EPA label shown)

achieved is also provided.

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Combined Fuel Economy Represents a combination of city and highway driving. The scale represents the range of combined fuel economy for other vehicles in the class.

Estimated Annual Fuel Cost − 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 fuel economy ratings and factors that affect fuel economy, visit fueleconomy.gov vehicles.gc.ca

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Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Factors The following factors can lower your vehicle’s fuel economy:

Aggressive driving (hard acceleration and braking) Excessive idling, accelerating and braking in stop-and-go traffic Cold engine operation (engines are more efficient when warmed up) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires

Improving Fuel Economy

VehicleMaintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed on the information display (see Maintenance Checks For example:

Owner’s on page 296

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Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see page 300

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Maintain proper tire inflation An underinflated tire increases − ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces fuel economy.

Avoid carrying excess weight in your vehicle It puts a heavier load on the engine, increasing fuel consumption.

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Keep your vehicle clean In particular, a build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel economy.

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Drive moderately acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking increase fuel consumption.

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Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on fuel mileage 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 also big contributors to increased drag.

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If your vehicle has a

Always drive in the highest gear possible manual transmission, you can boost your fuel economy by up shifting as early as possible.

Avoid excessive idling − results in 0 miles per gallon.

Idling

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Fuel Economy

CheckingYourFuelEconomy

Miles driven

Gallons of fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

1) 2) 3) 4)

Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off. Reset trip counter to zero. Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill. Follow one of the simple calculations above.

Minimize the use of the air conditioning system puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible.

The A/C

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Plan and combine trips Combine several short trips into one. A warmed-up engine is more fuel efficient than a cold one.

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Calculating Fuel Economy

MeasuringTechniques 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.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can make it unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information.

Accessories Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your vehicle, or improve its performance. 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 could adversely affect your vehicle’s handling and stability.

Improper accessories or modifications can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and performance, and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.

When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio systems should not interfere with your vehicle’s computer controlled systems, such as your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped).

Before installing any accessory:

Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere with proper vehicle operation or performance.

Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits (see page the proper operation of your vehicle.

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Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact your dealer for assistance. If possible, have your dealer inspect the final installation.

Do not install accessories on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

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Accessories and Modifications

Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components with non-Honda components could seriously affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and reliability.

Some examples are:

Lowering your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can allow the undercarriage to hit speed bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy.

Raising your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit can affect the handling and stability.

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) .

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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 part of your vehicle’s safety features can make the systems ineffective.

If you plan to modify your vehicle, consult your dealer.

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DOOR POCKETS

TRUNK

CENTER POCKET

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

GLOVE BOX

SEAT-BACK POCKET ＊

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: If equipped

Carrying Cargo

Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:

Glove box Door and seat-back pockets Console compartment Trunk, including the rear seats when folded down Center pocket

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If equipped

However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages.

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Carrying Cargo

Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S.A, 395 kg for Canada.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

See Tire And Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

Label Example

Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.

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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit (1)

Locate the statement ‘‘The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s placard.

(2)

Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.

(3)

Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

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The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount equals 1,400 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

150) = 650 lbs.)

750 (5

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(5)

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.

(6)

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

Carrying Cargo

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Max Load (850 lbs)

Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs)

Cargo Weight (550 lbs)

Max Load (850 lbs)

Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs)

Cargo Weight (250 lbs)

Max Load (850 lbs)

Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs)

Cargo Weight (100 lbs)

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, 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.

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Carrying Cargo

Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment

Store or secure all items that could be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash.

Carrying Cargo in the Trunk

Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible.

Do not put any items on top of the trunk panel. They can block your view and be thrown around the vehicle during a crash.

If you fold down the back seat, tie down items that could be thrown about the vehicle during a crash or sudden stop.

If you carry large items that prevent you from closing the trunk lid, exhaust gas can enter the passenger area. To avoid the possibility of poisoning on page 51

, follow the instructions

carbon monoxide

Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll underneath and interfere with the proper operation of the seats, the sensors under the seats, or the driver’s ability to operate the pedals.

Keep the glove box closed while driving. If it is open, a passenger could injure their knees during a crash or sudden stop.

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Driving

This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the manual and automatic transmissions. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer.

Driving Guidelines ........................ Preparing to Drive ........................ Starting the Engine ....................... Manual Transmission ................... Automatic Transmission .............. Parking ........................................... Braking System ............................. Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ............... Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ),

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Tire Pressure Monitoring

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System (TPMS)

Towing a Trailer

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Driving Guidelines

Simodel Your vehicle is designed to give you optimum handling and performance on well-maintained roads. As part of this design, your vehicle has a minimum of ground clearance and very low-profile tires.

Use caution if you ever drive your vehicle on very rough or rutted roads. You could damage the suspension and underbody by bottoming out. Going too fast over parking lot ‘‘speed bumps’’ can also cause damage.

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Curbs and steep inclines could damage the front and rear bumpers. Low curbs that do not affect the average vehicle may be high enough to hit the bumper on your vehicle. The front or rear bumper may scrape when trying to drive onto an incline, such as a steep driveway or trailer ramps.

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You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you drive your vehicle.

1.

2.

3.

Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.

Check that the hood and trunk are fully closed.

Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure (see page

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Preparing to Drive

Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.

9.

Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts (see page ).

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Check the seat adjustment (see page

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Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see page

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10.

When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the ). instrument panel (see page

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7.

Check the steering wheel 77
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Make sure the doors are securely closed and locked.

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The immobilizer system protects your vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine’s f uel system is disabled. For more inf ormation, see page

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5.

If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls right away, repeat step 4 with the accelerator pedal pressed halfway down. If the engine starts, release pressure on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race.

6.

If the engine fails to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way down, and hold it there while starting to clear flooding. If the engine still does not start, return to step 5.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.

Starting the Engine

1.

Apply the parking brake.

2.

3.

4.

In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery.

Manualtransmission: Press the clutch pedal down all the way. The START (III) position does not function unless the clutch pedal is pressed.

Automatictransmission: Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal.

Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. Do not hold the key in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start right away, pause for at least 10 seconds before trying again.

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Manual Transmission

cause your clutch to wear out faster.

Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment. This stops the gears so they won’t ‘‘grind.’’

Onmodelswithmanualtransmission NOTE: Theenginecanbedamagedif youinadvertentlydownshiftintothe wronggear(forexample,goingfrom thirdgearathighrpmstosecondgear insteadofupshiftingtofourthgear;the enginespeedlimiterwillnotworkinthis situation).

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Except Si

Si

The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth operation. It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from fifth to reverse.

On vehicles with 6-speed manual transmission, the lockout system prevents you from shifting directly from any forward gear to reverse while the vehicle is moving at a certain speed (see page ).

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When shifting up or down, make sure you push the clutch pedal down all the way, shift to the next gear, and let the pedal up gradually. When you are not shifting, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This can

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When slowing down, you can get extra braking from the engine by shifting to a lower gear. This extra braking can help you maintain a safe speed and prevent your brakes from overheating while going down a steep hill. Before downshifting, make sure the engine speed will not go into the tachometer’s red zone in the lower gear.

Rapid slowing or speeding up can cause loss of control on slippery surfaces. If you crash, you can be injured.

Use extra care when driving on slippery surfaces.

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time on a hot day, be careful before moving the shift lever. Because of the heat, the shift lever may be extremely hot. If the outside temperature is low, the shift lever feels cold.

Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. The following shift points are recommended:

With5-speedmanualtransmission

Shift up

Normal acceleration

1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th

15 mph (24 km/h) 27 mph (43 km/h) 39 mph (63 km/h) 53 mph (85 km/h)

With6-speedmanualtransmission

Shift up

Normal acceleration

1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th 5th to 6th

17 mph (27 km/h) 29 mph (47 km/h) 37 mph (60 km/h) 43 mph (69 km/h) 49 mph (79 km/h)

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Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer’s red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out. This is caused by a limiter in the engine’s computer controls. The engine will run normally when you reduce the rpm below the red zone.

Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachometer’s red zone.

Reverse Lockout 6-speedmanualtransmission The manual transmission has lockout so you cannot accidentally shift from any forward gear to reverse while the vehicle is moving at a certain speed. If you cannot shift to reverse when the vehicle is stopped, do the following: