2005 Honda CR V Owners Manual

(I) or ON (II) position, push the PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio system, and press the CD/XM button. A variety of music types and styles will play.

Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Driving on the south side of an east/west mountain road Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road Driving in the 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 Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you

There may also be other geographic situations that could affect satellite radio reception.

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (optional)

After you’ve registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Satellite Radio mode while you wait for activation. This should take about 30 minutes.

While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display, and you’ll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. 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.

www.xmradio.com

If you decide to purchase XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number:

, or at

Turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

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LX model

CD EJECT BUTTON

CD SLOT

SKIP BUTTONS

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

Playing a CD

REPEAT BUTTON

CD BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

Canadian EX and EX-L models

U.S. EX and SE models

LOAD BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON

CD SLOT

CD BUTTON

CD EJECT BUTTON

LOAD BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON

CD SLOT

CD BUTTON

CD EJECT BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

SKIP BUTTONS

REPEAT BUTTON

CD SELECT BUTTONS

REPEAT BUTTON

CD SELECT BUTTONS

SKIP BUTTONS

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Playing a CD

To Play a CD To load or play CDs, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON(II) position.

You operate the CD player/CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. To select the CD player/CD changer, press the CD button. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. With the in-dash CD changer, the disc and track numbers are displayed. The system will continuously play a CD until you change modes.

LXmodel Insert a CD into the CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in the rest of the way to play it. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the beginning and play the disc again.

You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs without using an adapter ring.

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Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

To play the radio when a CD is playing, press the AM or FM button. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player.

To play the tape when a CD is playing, insert a tape in the player. If a tape is in the player, press the TAPE button. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player.

If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the disc will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.

LoadingCDsintheIn-dashCD Changer ExceptforLXmodel Your vehicle’s in-dash CD changer hold up to six discs.

1.

Press the LOAD button until you hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ in the display. To load only one CD, press and release the LOAD button.

2.

The disc number for an empty position is highlighted.

3.

Insert the disc into the CD slot when the green CD load indicator comes on. Insert it only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the display while the CD load indicator turns red and blinks as the CD is loaded.

You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system.

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4.

When the CD load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the screen again, insert the next CD in the slot. Do not try to insert a CD until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

5.

Repeat this until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system begins playing the last CD loaded.

You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing by pressing the appropriate preset button. The system stops playing the current CD and starts the loading sequence. It plays the CD just loaded.

FormodelswithXMRadio To listen to satellite radio when a CD is playing, press the CD/XM button.

−

DISP Press and release the DISP button to switch the display between the track and disc numbers and the elapsed time for the current CD.

○ ＋

−

Each time you press and

To Change or Select Tracks SKIP release the skip button, the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release the ○ − skip button, to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

To move rapidly within a track, press and hold the

skip button.

○ ○ ＋ −

or

−

To continuously replay

REPEAT a track, press and release the RPT button. You will see RPT (REPEAT on LX model) in the display. Press it again to turn it off.

Playing a CD

−

RANDOM This feature plays the tracks in random order. To activate Random Play, press and release the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. Press it again to return to normal play.

−

SCAN The SCAN function samples all the tracks on the selected disc in the order they are recorded on the CD. To activate it, press and hold the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display. You will get a 10 second sampling of each track on the selected CD. Press the SCAN button again to get out of the system and play the last track sampled.

To select a different CD, use the appropriate preset buttons (1 to 6).

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Playing a CD

To Stop Playing a CD OnLXmodel Press the eject button ( remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 15 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button.

) to

Press the AM or FM button to switch to the radio while a CD is playing. To play the CD, press the CD button.

ExceptforLXmodel Press the FM/AM or CD button to switch to the radio or satellite radio while a CD is playing. To play the CD, press the CD button again.

If a tape is in the tape player, press the TAPE button to switch to the tape while a CD is playing. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player/CD changer.

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To remove a different CD from the changer, first select it with the appropriate preset button. When that CD begins playing, press the eject button. Continue pressing the eject button to remove all the discs from the changer.

You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off. The disc that was last selected is ejected first.

If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the disc will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.

Removing CD’s from the In-dash CD Changer ExceptforLXmodel To remove the disc currently in play, press the eject ( ) button. When a disc is removed from a slot, the system automatically begins the load sequence so you can load another CD in that position. If you do not remove the disc from the changer within 15 seconds, the system returns to the previous mode (AM/ FM or satellite radio). The disc will reload into the system and will remain there in a pause mode.

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Playing a CD, Protecting Your CDs

Protecting Your CDs GeneralInformation

When using CD-R/CD-RW discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R/CD-RW, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the system.

Play only standard round CDs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

Operating Optional CD Changer OnLXmodel An optional six disc CD changer is available from your dealer. This disc changer uses the same controls used for the in-dash CD player or the radio.

Load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with it.

−

To select the CD changer, press the CD button. The CD and track numbers will be displayed. To select a different CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) button to select the previous disc, or the preset 6 (DISC ) button to select the next disc in ＋ sequence. If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will search for the next available CD to load and play.

ProtectingCDs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the CD from the center to the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the CD, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player/CD changer or the magazine.

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Protecting Your CDs, CD Player Error Messages

CD Player Error Messages If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the following chart. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.

LXModel

Error

Message

Cause

Solution

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Focus Error

Press the CD eject button and pull out the CD. Check it for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out, or the error message does not disappear after the CD is ejected, see your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Press the eject button and pull out the CD. Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player. Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.

Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

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CD Changer Error Messages

If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.

ExceptforLXmodel

Error

Message

LXModel Error

Message

Cause

Solution

FOCUS Error Mechanical Error

No CD in the CD changer

Cause

High temperature

No CD in magazine Focus Error

Mechanical Error

Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error message, and insert the CDs again. If the message does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, see your dealer. Insert CDs.

Solution

Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Insert CDs in magazine. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error message, and insert the CDs again. If the message does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, see your dealer.

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Playing a Tape

LX model

PWR/VOL KNOB

PLAY BUTTON

REW BUTTON

FF BUTTON DOLBY BUTTON

TAPE EJECT BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

PROG BUTTON

TAPE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

SKIP BUTTONS

Canadian EX and EX-L models POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

TAPE SLOT

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

DOLBY INDICATOR

U.S. EX and SE models

TAPE EJECT BUTTON

POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR

TAPE SLOT

DOLBY INDICATOR

TAPE EJECT BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON PROG BUTTON

REW BUTTON

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SKIP BUTTONS DOLBY BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON PROG BUTTON

REW BUTTON

FF BUTTON

TAPE BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

FF BUTTON

TAPE BUTTON

DOLBY BUTTON

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To Play a Tape The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Make sure the open side of the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot. The system will pull the tape in the rest of the way, and begin to play it.

▲

indicates the

The tape direction indicator comes on to show you which side of the tape is playing. The side you inserted upward in now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the PROG button. When the player reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.

＊

Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape. The

indicator will light in the

display. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the

button. Dolby remains off until

you press the

button again.

＊

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

To Stop Playing a Tape To remove the tape, press the eject button. If you want to turn the player off, press the PWR/VOL knob or turn off the ignition. The tape will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the tape will begin playing where it left off.

Playing a Tape

To switch to the radio, XM Radio (optional on U.S. EX and SE models), CD player, or CD changer while a Tape is playing, press the FM/AM or CD/XM button (AM, FM, or CD button on LX model). To change back to the tape player, press the TAPE button.

−

To rewind the tape,

Tape Search Functions FF/REW push the REW button. You will see REW in the display. To fast forward the tape, push the FF button. You will see FF displayed. Press the FF, REW, or PLAY button to take the system out of rewind or fast forward.

○ −

−

Press the

SKIP button to find the beginning of the current song or passage. Press the button to find the beginning of the next song or passage. When the system reaches the beginning of a song or passage, it begins to play it.

○ ＋

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Playing a Tape

− Press the RPT button

REPEAT to continuously play a song or passage. You will see RPT or REPEAT displayed. The track will repeat until you press the RPT button again.

The SKIP and REPEAT

NOTE: functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.

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Caring for the Tape and Player The tape player picks up dirt and oxides from the tape. This contamination builds up over time and causes the sound quality to degrade. To prevent this, you should clean the player after every 30 hours of use.

If you do not clean the tape player regularly, it may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a normal cleaning kit. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available.

Use 100-minute or shorter tapes. Tapes longer than that may break or jam the drive.

If the tape is loose, tighten it by turning the hub with a pencil or your finger. If the label is peeling off, remove it or it could cause the tape to jam in the player. Never try to insert a warped or damaged tape in

the player.

Store tapes in their cases to protect them from dust and moisture. Never place tapes where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If a tape is exposed to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a moderate temperature before inserting it into the player.

Never try to insert foreign objects into the tape player.

’’ (‘‘

If you see the error message ‘‘ ’’on LX model) on the display, press the tape eject button to remove the tape from the unit. Make sure the tape is not damaged. If the tape will not eject or the error message stays on after the tape ejects, take the vehicle to your dealer.

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CH BUTTON

MODE BUTTON

▲

) or down (

The VOL switch adjusts the volume up ( switch up or down and hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.

). Push the

▼

VOL SWITCH

Ifequipped Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel.

The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, CD (if a CD is loaded), or a tape. On models with satellite radio system, you can also select XM1 and XM2.

If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press the button, the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to.

Remote Audio Controls

If you are playing a CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you push the CH button. You will see the disc and track number in the display.

If you are playing a tape, press the CH button to advance to the next selection. The system senses a silent period, then resumes playing.

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You will have to store your favorite stations in the preset buttons after the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when the power was disconnected.

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Radio Theft Protection

Your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code in the preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from five digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system’s code and serial numbers. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system’s serial number in this Owner’s Manual.

If you lose the card, you must obtain the code number from a dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number.

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If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the frequency display the next time you turn on the system. 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 make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have ten tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.

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If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you will need to set the clock.

Press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink. Change the hours by pressing the H (preset 4) button until the numbers advance to the desired time. Change the minutes by press the M (preset 5) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.

When you are finished, press the CLOCK button again.

You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep, then press the R (preset 6) button to set the clock back to the previous hour. If the displayed time is after the half hour, the clock sets forward to the

Setting the Clock

LX model

U.S.: EX and SE models Canada: EX and EX-L models

RESET BUTTON CLOCK

CLOCK

RESET BUTTON

CLOCK BUTTON

M BUTTON

CLOCK BUTTON

M BUTTON

H BUTTON

U.S. model is shown.

H BUTTON

beginning of the next hour.

For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00

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Cruise Control

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

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Using the Cruise Control

RES/ACCEL

CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON

1.

Push in the Cruise Control Master Button. The indicator will come on.

3.

2.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

CANCEL

SET/DECEL 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.

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The cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will come back on.

When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may downshift to hold the set speed.

Cruise Control

Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

Push on the accelerator pedal until you reach the desired cruising speed, and press the SET/DECEL button.

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).

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button.

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Cruise Control

Even with the cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal will cause the cruise control to cancel.

Cancelling the Cruise Control You can cancel the cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Push the Cruise Control Master Button.

Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system remembers the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) and then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on, and the vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before.

Pressing the Cruise Control Master Button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed.

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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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Refueling Opening and Closing

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the Hood

Oil Check Engine Coolant Check

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Fuel Economy . 135
Accessories and Modifications . 136
Carrying Cargo . 138

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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation

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 Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 86 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that can lead to engine damage.

We recommend using gasoline 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

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your authorized dealer for service.

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 percent ethanol by volume and up to 15 percent 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

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Refueling

Pull

1.

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

2.

Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard.

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.

ATTACHMENT

FUEL FILL CAP

TETHER

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. Put the attachment on the fuel fill cap into the slit 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 vapors from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.

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Service Station Procedures

5.

Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least three times. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 222

).

6.

Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

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Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

LATCH

1.

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

2.

Reach in between the hood and the front grille with your fingers. The hood latch handle is above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up until it releases the hood. Lift 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.

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Oil Check

SUPPORT ROD

DIPSTICK

Service Station Procedures

CLIP

3.

Pull the support rod out of its clip 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.

1.

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 hole.

UPPER MARK LOWER MARK

4.

Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

If it is near or below the lower mark, see 181

Adding Engine Oil

on page

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Owner’s Maintenance on page

Refer to Checks information about checking other items on your vehicle.

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for

Service Station Procedures

Engine Coolant Check

MAX

RESERVE TANK

MIN

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 for 184
information on adding the proper coolant.

on page

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Improving Fuel Economy

Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance Owner’s schedule. See Maintenance Checks 174

).

(see page

an underinflated tire Forexample, causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which uses fuel.

The build-up of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside adds weight and rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning helps your fuel mileage and reduces the chance of corrosion.

Drive moderately. Rapid acceleration, abrupt cornering, and hard braking use more fuel.

Always drive in the highest gear possible.

Try to maintain a constant speed. Every time you slow down and speed up, your vehicle uses extra fuel. Use the cruise control when appropriate.

Combine several short trips into one.

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

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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. 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 and anti-lock brakes.

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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 proper operation.

) or interfere with

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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 as these may interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

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Accessories and Modifications

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.

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.

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Carrying Cargo

TAILGATE POCKETS

DOOR POCKETS

DASHBOARD POCKET

CARGO AREA

SEAT-BACK POCKETS

CENTER POCKET ＊

GLOVE BOX

＊

A/T model only

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Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:

Tailgate pockets Glove box Dashboard pocket Door pockets Seat-back pockets Center pocket Cargo area, including the rear seats when folded up or down. Roof-rack (if installed)

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.

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Carrying Cargo

Load Limits The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

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

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

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:

4.

1.

2.

3.

Locate the statement, ‘‘the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 850
lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard. [The placard is on the driver’s doorjamb.]

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

Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from 850 pounds or 395 kilograms.

5.

6.

The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the maximum load is 850 lbs and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 100 lbs. [850
150) = 100 lbs.]

750 (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 in Step 4.

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. [See page

160

.]

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Carrying Cargo

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all passengers, 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 Items in the Passenger Compartment

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

Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the seats and interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals or seat.

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

If you fold up or down the rear seats, follow the instructions above and be sure to keep all cargo near the windows below the bottom of the windows. If cargo is higher, it could interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags.

Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area or on a Roof Rack

Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the cargo area, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible. 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 tailgate or the hatch glass, exhaust gas can enter the passenger area. carbon To avoid the possibility of monoxide poisoning , follow the instructions on page 50

If you carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your dealer for further information.

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If you use an accessory roof rack, the roof rack weight limit may be lower. Refer to the information that came with your roof rack.

Optional Separation Net The separation net can be used to hold back soft, lightweight items stored in the cargo area. Heavy items should be properly secured on the floor of the cargo area. The net may not prevent heavy items from being thrown forward in a crash or a sudden stop.

Carrying Cargo

HOOK

The four hooks on the floor can be used to install a net for securing items.

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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, and facts you need if you are planning to tow a trailer or drive off-highway.

Driving Guidelines

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

(VSA) System Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle Behind a

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Motorhome

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Off-Highway Driving

Guidelines

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Do not modify your vehicle in any way that would raise the center of gravity.

Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.

Four-wheelDriveModels Your vehicle is equipped with a four- wheel drive (4WD) system. When the system senses a loss of front- wheel traction, it automatically transfers some power to the rear wheels. This gives you better traction and mobility.

You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would in a two- wheel drive vehicle.

Seepage foradditionalguidelines fordrivingoff-highway.

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Driving Guidelines

Your vehicle has higher ground clearance that allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.

Because your vehicle rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity that can cause it to roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than other types of vehicles.

To prevent rollovers or loss of control:

Take corners at slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle.

Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.

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Driving Guidelines

Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle.

5.

6.

1.

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

2.

Check that the hood is fully closed.

8.

3.

4.

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

78

).

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

88

).

7.

Check the steering wheel adjustment (see page ). 69

Make sure the doors, the tailgate, and the hatch glass are securely closed and locked.

9.

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

14

10.

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

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Starting the Engine

1.

Apply the parking brake.

4.

2.

3.

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

ManualTransmission: Push the clutch pedal down all the way. START (III) does not function unless the clutch pedal is depressed.

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

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Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START (III) position. Do not hold the key in START 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.

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.

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. See Immobilizer System

on page

71

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.

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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.’’

When slowing down, you can get extra braking from the engine by