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This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle, and should remain with the vehicle when it
is sold.
This Owners Manual covers all models of the Jazz. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not
on your particular model.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Although this manual is applicable to both right-hand and left-hand drive models, the illustrations contained in this
manual mainly refer to the left-hand drive models.
Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a Honda Jazz was a wise investment. It As you read this manual, you will
will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your vehicle, other
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owners manual in your vehicle so property, or the environment.
you can refer to it at any time.
(On German type)
Several other booklets explain the warranties that protect your new vehicle. 1. Mounting the front licence plate:
Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and Mount the front licence plate to
are aware of your rights and responsibilities. the provided holder taking care
that the upper edge of the licence
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual or plate does not project above the
the separate service information booklet helps to keep your driving trouble- upper surface of the bumper.
free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs
maintenance, keep in mind that your dealers staff is specially trained in 2. Mounting the rear licence plate:
servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated Mount the rear licence plate to the
to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and back of the vehicle so that its
concerns. lower edge is flush with the lower
end of the surface provided for
Best wishes and happy motoring. mounting.
Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, includ-
is very important. And operating this ing:
vehicle safely is an important respon-
sibility. Safety Labels on the vehicle.
Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
To help you make informed deci- three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
sions about safety, we have provided These signal words mean:
operating procedures and other infor-
mation on labels and in this manual. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
This information alerts you to poten- HURT if you dont follow instructions.
tial hazards that could hurt you or
others. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you dont follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or possi-
ble to warn you about all the hazards You CAN be HURT if you dont follow
associated with operating or instructions.
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. Safety Headings such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
Instructions how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it
carefully.
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Contents
Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects.
Your Vehicle at a Glance........... 2 Before Driving .................... 229 Appearance Care ................. 345
What petrol to use, how to break- Tips on cleaning and protecting
Driver and Passenger Safety ..... 7 in your new vehicle, and how to your vehicle.
Important information about the load luggage and other cargo.
proper use and care of your Taking Care of the
vehicles seat belts, an overview of Driving ............................... 245 Unexpected ........................ 353
the supplemental restraint system, The proper way to start the engine, This section covers several
and valuable information on how shift the transmission, and park; problems motorists sometimes
to protect children with child plus what you need to know if experience, and details how to
restraints. youre planning to tow a trailer. handle them.
Instruments and Controls ...... 83 Maintenance ....................... 277 Technical Information.......... 385
Explains the purpose of each The maintenance schedule shows ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
instrument panel indicator and you when you need to take your ties, and technical information.
gauge, and how to use the controls vehicle to the dealer. There is also
on the dashboard and steering a list of things to check and Index ................................. 397
column. instructions on how to check them.
MASTER
DOOR LOCK
BUTTON
(P.115)
BONNET RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.233)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.102/103)
MIRROR CONTROLS2
(P.138)
1 : To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel.
2 : For some types
3
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.134)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.167)
BONNET RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.233)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS3
(P.102, 103)
MIRROR CONTROLS2
REAR WINDOW (P.138)
DEMISTER
(P.106)
HEATED DOOR STEERING SHIFT
MIRRORS2 SWITCHES2 (P.256)
(P.138)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT 7 SPEED MODE MAIN SWITCH2 HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER2
(P.110) (P.255) (P.109)
1 : To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel.
2 : For some types
3 : On European models, these switches change locations with each other.
5
This section gives you important 6. Adjust the Steering Wheel ..... 20 Protecting Larger Children ........ 55
information about how to protect 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Using Child Restraints with
yourself and your passengers. It Position ................................. 21 Tethers...................................... 60
shows you how to use seat belts Advice for Pregnant Women...... 22 Using the Lower Anchorages .... 62
properly. It explains your Supple- Additional Safety Precautions .... 22 Additional Information About Your
mental Restraint System. And it tells Protecting Children ......................... 24 Seat Belts .................................. 66
you how to properly restrain infants All Children Must Be Seat Belt System Components ... 66
and children in your vehicle. Restrained ................................ 25 Seat Belt Reminder Indicator ..... 66
Children Should Sit in the Back Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 67
Seat ............................................ 25 Lap Belt ......................................... 68
The Passengers Front Airbag Automatic Seat Belt
Poses Serious Risks to Tensioners ................................ 69
Important Safety Precautions .......... 8 Children ................................ 26 Seat Belt Maintenance ................ 70
Your Vehicles Safety Features........ 9 The Side Airbag Poses Serious Additional Information About
Seat Belts ...................................... 10 Risks to Children ..................... 29 Your Airbags ............................ 73
Airbags .......................................... 12 If You Must Drive with Several SRS Components ......................... 73
Seats & Seat-Backs ...................... 13 Children .................................... 30 How Your Front Airbags
Head Restraints ........................... 14 If a Child Requires Close Work.......................................... 73
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist ......... 14 Attention ................................... 30 How Your Side Airbags
Protecting Adults ............................. 15 Additional Safety Precautions .... 30 Work.......................................... 75
1. Close the Doors ....................... 15 General Guidelines for Using How the SRS Indicator Works ... 76
2. Adjust the Front Seats ............ 15 Child Restraint Systems ......... 31 Airbag Service .............................. 77
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............. 16 Child Restraint System for EU Additional Safety Precautions .... 78
4. Adjust the Head Restraints .... 17 Countries .................................. 37 Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 79
5. Fasten and Position the Seat Protecting Infants ........................ 39 Safety Labels .................................... 80
Belts ...................................... 18 Protecting Small Children .......... 47
Youll find many safety small for a seat belt must be properly Control Your Speed
recommendations throughout this restrained in a child restraint system Excessive speed is a major factor in
section, and throughout this manual. (see page 24 ). crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
The recommendations on this page the higher the speed the greater the
are the ones we consider to be the Be Aware of Airbag Hazards risk, but serious accidents can also
most important. While airbags can save lives, they occur at lower speeds. Never drive
can cause serious or fatal injuries to faster than is safe for current
Always Wear Your Seat Belt occupants who sit too close to them, conditions, regardless of the
A seat belt is your best protection in or are not properly restrained. maximum speed posted.
all types of collisions. Airbags (on Infants, young children, and short
some types) supplement seat belts, adults are at the greatest risk. Be Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
but front airbags are designed to sure to follow all instructions and Condition
inflate only in a moderate to severe warnings in this manual (see page Having a tyre blowout or a
frontal collision. Side airbags (on 12 ). mechanical failure can be extremely
some types) are designed to inflate hazardous. To reduce the possibility
only in a moderate to severe side Dont Drink and Drive of such problems, check your tyre
impact. So even though your vehicle Alcohol and driving dont mix. Even pressures and condition frequently,
is equipped with airbags, make sure one drink can reduce your ability to and perform all regularly scheduled
you and your passengers always respond to changing conditions, and maintenance (see page 278 , and for
wear your seat belts, and wear them your reaction time gets worse with EU countries, see the separate
properly. (See page 18 .) every additional drink. So dont drink service information booklet that
and drive, and dont let your friends came with your vehicle).
Restrain All Children drink and drive, either.
Children are safest when they are
properly restrained in the back seat,
not the front seat. A child who is too
These safety features are designed Seat Belts Not wearing a seat belt properly
to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of increases the chance of serious
crash. However, you and your your passengers, your vehicle is injury or death in a crash, even
passengers cant take full advantage equipped with seat belts in all seating though your vehicle has airbags.
of these safety features unless you positions.
remain sitting in a proper position In most European Countries there is
and always wear your seat belts Your seat belt system also a law covering the use of seat belts.
properly. In fact, some safety includes an indicator on the Please take time to familiarize
features can contribute to injuries if instrument panel to remind you and yourself with the legal requirements
they are not used properly. your passengers to fasten your seat of the countries in which you will
belts. drive.
When properly worn, seat belts: Of course, seat belts cannot WARNING:
completely protect you in every Seat belts are designed to bear upon
Keep you connected to the vehicle crash. But in most cases, seat belts the bony structure of the body, and
so you can take advantage of the can reduce your risk of serious should be worn low across the front
vehicles built-in safety features. injury. of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
shoulders, as applicable; wearing the
Help protect you in almost every What you should do: Always wear lap section of the belt across the
type of crash, including frontal, your seat belt, and make sure you abdominal area must be avoided.
side, and rear impacts and wear it properly.
rollovers. Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
Help keep you from being thrown comfort, to provide the protection for
against the inside of the vehicle which they have been designed. A
and against other occupants. slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
Keep you from being thrown out
of the vehicle. Belts should not be worn with straps
twisted.
Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A Each belt assembly must only be used
good position reduces the risk of by one occupant; it is dangerous to
injury from an inflating airbag, and put a belt around a child being carried
allows you to get the best on the occupants lap.
advantage from the airbag.
Airbags can pose serious hazards. Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front
To do their job, airbags must Your vehicles seats are designed to seats as far back as possible, and
inflate with tremendous force and keep you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an
speed. So while airbags help save position so you can take full upright position whenever the
lives, they can cause minor injuries, advantage of the protection offered vehicle is moving.
or more serious or even fatal by seat belts and the energy
injuries if occupants are not absorbing materials in the seats.
properly restrained or sitting
properly. How you adjust your seats and seat-
backs can also affect your safety. For
What you should do: Always wear example, sitting too close to the
your seat belt properly, and sit steering wheel or dashboard
upright and as far back as possible increases the risk of you or your
from the steering wheel or passenger being injured by striking
dashboard. the inside of the vehicle, or by an
inflating airbag.
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Introduction 2.Adjust the Front Seats To reduce the chance of injury, wear
The following pages provide your seat belt properly, sit upright
instructions on how to properly with your back against the seat, and
protect the driver and other adult move the seat away from the
occupants. steering wheel to the farthest
distance that allows you to maintain
These instructions also apply to full control of the vehicle.
children who have outgrown child
restraint systems and are large Also make sure your passenger
enough to wear lap/shoulder belts moves the seat as far to the rear as
(see page 55 for important additional possible.
guidelines on how to properly
protect larger children).
1.Close the Doors Any driver who sits too close to the
After everyone has entered the steering wheel is at risk of being
vehicle, be sure the doors and seriously injured or killed by striking
tailgate are closed. the steering wheel or from being
struck by an inflating front airbag
Your vehicle has a door and during a crash.
tailgate monitor indicator
on the instrument panel to indicate
when any door or the tailgate is not
tightly closed.
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5.Fasten and Position the Seat If necessary, pull up on the belt again
Belts to remove any slack, then check that
Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt the belt rests across the centre of
Insert the latch plate into the buckle, your chest and over your shoulder.
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Check that This spreads the forces of a crash
the belt is not twisted, because a over the strongest bones in your
twisted belt can cause serious upper body.
injuries in a crash.
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RELEASE BUTTON
To adjust the height of a front seat If the belt is too short, hold the latch
belt anchor, squeeze the two release plate at a right angle and pull on the
buttons and slide the anchor up or plate to extend the belt. Then insert
down as needed (it has four the latch plate into the buckle, and
positions). tug on the belt to make sure the belt
is securely latched.
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Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit Additional Safety Precautions
upright and as far back as possible Never let passengers ride in the
from the steering wheel or luggage area or on top of a folded-
dashboard. This will reduce the risk down back seat. All passengers
of injuries to both the mother and must sit in locked, upright seats
her unborn child that can be caused and be properly restrained by seat
by a crash or an inflating airbag. belts.
Each time you have a check-up, ask Passengers should not stand up or
your doctor if its okay for you to change seats while the vehicle is
drive. moving. A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash
or emergency stop can be thrown
against the inside of the vehicle,
Because protecting the mother is the against other occupants, or out of
best way to protect her unborn child, the vehicle.
a pregnant woman should always
wear a seat belt whenever she drives
or rides in a vehicle.
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Two people should never use the Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do
same seat belt. If they do, they between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near
could be very seriously injured in a airbag. Carrying hard or sharp a front door. If a side airbag
crash. objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard
a pipe or other sharp objects in object attached on or near the
Do not put any accessories on seat your mouth, can result in injuries door could be propelled inside the
belts. Devices intended to improve if your front airbag inflates. vehicle and hurt someone.
occupant comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can Do not attach or place objects on Keep your hands and arms away
severely compromise the the front airbag covers. Any object from the airbag covers. If your
protective capability of the seat attached to or placed on the covers hands or arms are close to the SRS
belt and increase the chance of marked SRS AIRBAG in the covers in the centre of the
serious injury in a crash. centre of the steering wheel and steering wheel and on top of the
on top of the dashboard (on some dashboard (on some types), they
types), could interfere with the could be injured if the front
proper operation of the airbags. Or, airbags inflates.
if the airbags inflate, the objects
could be propelled inside the
vehicle and hurt someone.
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Protecting Children
All Children Must Be Restrained Additional Precautions to Parents Children Should Sit in the Back
Each year, many children are injured Never hold an infant or child on Seat
or killed in vehicle crashes because your lap. If you are not wearing a According to crash statistics,
they are either unrestrained or not seat belt in a crash, you could be children of all ages and sizes are
properly restrained. In fact, vehicle thrown forward into the safer when they are properly
accidents are the number one cause dashboard and crush the child. restrained in the back seat, not the
of death of children ages 12 and front seat.
under. If you are wearing a seat belt, the
child can be torn from your arms In the back seat, children are less
To reduce the number of child during a crash. For example, if likely to be injured by striking hard
deaths and injuries, infants and your vehicle crashes into a parked interior parts during a collision or
children should always be properly vehicle at 48 km/h (30 mph), a hard braking. Also, children cannot
restrained whenever they ride in a 9 kg (20-lb) infant will become a be injured by an inflating airbag
vehicle. 275 kg (600-lb) force, and you will when they ride in the back.
not be able to hold on.
Any child who is too small to wear a
seat belt should be properly Never put a seat belt over yourself
restrained in a child restraint system and an infant or child. During a
(see page 31 ). crash, the belt could press deep
into the child and cause very
A larger child should always be serious injuries.
restrained with a seat belt, and use a
booster, if needed (see pages 55 and
57 ).
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The Passengers Front Airbag As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94; If the passengers front airbag
Poses Serious Risks to Children inflates, it can hit the rearward
(For some types) facing child restraint system with
Front airbags have been designed to great force. The rearward facing
help protect adults in a moderate to child restraint system can be
severe frontal collision. To do this, dislodged or struck with enough
the passengers front airbag is quite force to cause very serious injury to
large, and it inflates with tremendous the infant.
speed.
Infants
Never put a rearward facing child Extreme Hazard!
restraint system in the front seat of a
vehicle equipped with a passengers Do not use a rearward facing
front airbag. If the front airbag child restraint on a seat
inflates, it can hit the back of the protected by an airbag in
child restraint system with enough front of it!
force to kill or very seriously injure
an infant.
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Extreme Hazard!
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The Side Airbag Poses Serious To remind you of the side airbags
Risks to Children hazards, and that children must be
(For some types) properly restrained in the back seat,
Side airbags have been designed to your vehicle has the safety label on
help protect adults in a moderate to each front doorjamb.
severe side impact.
If any part of a childs body is in the
path of a deploying airbag, an
inflating side airbag can strike the
child with enough force to kill or Leaning over the front door
very seriously injure a child. can result in serious injury or
death if the side airbag
inflates.
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If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions
Children Attention Use childproof door locks to
Your vehicle has three seating Many parents say they prefer to put prevent children from opening the
positions in the back seat where an infant or small child in the front doors. Using this feature will
children can be properly restrained. passenger seat so they can watch the prevent children from opening the
child, or because the child requires doors and accidentally falling out
If you ever have to carry more than attention. (see page 121 ).
three children in your vehicle:
Placing a child in the front seat WARNING: Use the main power
Place the largest child in the front exposes the child to hazards from window switch to prevent children
seat, provided the child is large the passengers front airbag (on from opening the windows. Using
enough to wear a seat belt some types) and side airbag (on this feature will prevent children from
properly (see page 55 ). some types), and paying close playing with the windows, which
attention to a child distracts the could expose them to hazards or
Move the vehicle seat as far to the driver from the important tasks of distract the driver (see page 134 ).
rear as possible (see page 15 ). driving, placing both of you at risk.
Have the child sit upright and well If a child requires physical attention
back in the seat (see page 21 ). or frequent visual contact, we
strongly recommend that another
Make sure the seat belt is properly adult ride with the child in the back
positioned and secured (see page seat. The back seat is far safer for a
18 ). child than the front.
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Do not leave children alone in your Keep vehicle keys and remote General Guidelines for Using
vehicle. Leaving children without transmitters (on some types) out Child Restraint Systems
adult supervision is illegal in some of the reach of children. Even very The following pages give general
countries and can be very young children learn how to guidelines for selecting and installing
hazardous. For example, infants unlock vehicle doors, turn on the child restraint systems for infants
and small children left in a vehicle ignition, and open the tailgate, and small children.
on a hot day can die from which can lead to accidental injury
heatstroke. And children left alone or death. Selecting a Child Restraint System
with the key in the ignition can To provide proper protection, a child
accidentally set the vehicle in WARNING: Always take the ignition restraint system should meet three
motion, possibly injuring key with you whenever you leave the requirements:
themselves or others. vehicle alone (with other occupants).
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1. The child restraint system should 2. The child restraint system should
meet safety standards. In most be of the proper type and size to fit
countries, child restraint systems the child.
must meet the specifications of
the ECE 44 regulation. Look for Make sure the restraint system fits
the approval mark on the system your child. Check the manufacturers
and the manufacturers statement instructions and labels for height and
of compliance on the boxes. weight limits.
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Installing a Child Restraint System 1. Properly secure the child restraint See pages 41 and 48 for instructions
After selecting a proper child system to the vehicle. All child on how to secure child restraint
restraint system, and a good position restraint systems are designed to systems in this vehicle.
to install the restraint system, there be secured to the vehicle with the
are three main steps in installing the lap belt or the lap part of a lap/ For some types
restraint system: shoulder belt. On some models, See page 62 for instructions on how
some child restraint systems can to properly secure child restraint
be secured to the vehicles lower systems with lower anchorages in
anchorages instead. Follow the this vehicle.
system manufacturers
instructions. A restraint system If you use a lap/shoulder belt
which is not properly secured to without an additional lockable
the vehicle can endanger the life retractor, be sure you install a
of the child, and other occupants locking clip on the seat belt (see
in a crash. page 53 ).
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2. Make sure the child restraint If the child restraint system is not Storing a Child Restraint System
system is firmly secured. After secure, try installing it in a different When you are not using a child
installing a child restraint system, seating position, or use a different restraint system, either remove it
push and pull the restraint system style of child restraint system that and store it in a safe place, or make
forward and from side-to-side to can be firmly secured in the desired sure it is properly secured. An
verify that it is secure. seating position. unsecured child restraint system can
be thrown around the vehicle during
To provide security during normal For EU countries, refer to page a crash or sudden stop and injure
driving manoeuvres as well as during 37 for the recommended child someone.
a collision, we recommend that restraint system.
parents secure a child restraint
system as firmly as possible. 3. Secure the child in the child
restraint system. Make sure the
However, a child restraint system child is properly strapped in the
does not need to be rock solid. In child restraint system according to
some vehicles or seating positions, it the child restraint system makers
may be difficult to install a child instructions. A child who is not
restraint system so that it does not properly secured in a child
move at all. Some side-to-side or restraint system can be thrown out
back-and-forth movement can be of the restraint system in a crash
expected and should not reduce the and seriously injured.
child restraint systems effectiveness.
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group 0 Up to 10 kg X U U
group 0 Up to 13 kg X U U
group I 9 kg to 18 kg UF U or Honda Iso-Fix U
group II 15 kg to 25 kg UF U U
group III 22 kg to 36 kg UF U U
UF= Suitable for forward-facing universal category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
U= Suitable for universal category restraints approved for use in this mass group.
X= Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.
: Move the front seat as far back as possible.
The particular child restraints in the above table are Honda Genuine Parts.
For a correct installation, please refer to the Child Restraint Instruction Manual.
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Protecting Infants the rearward facing, reclining mode. Rearward Facing Child Restraint
System Placement
For EU countries, an approved
rearward facing child restraint
Placing a rearward facing system should be placed in any
child restraint system in the seating position in the back seat (see
front seat can result in page 37 ).
serious injury or death if the
passengers front airbag (Except for EU countries)
inflates. In this vehicle, a rearward facing
child restraint system can be placed
Always place a rearward in one of the outside positions in the
facing child restraint system back seat, but not in the front seat.
in the back seat, not the front.
Child Restraint System Type For some types
Only a rearward facing child We recommend that an infant be If you use the vehicles lower
restraint system provides proper restrained in a rearward facing child anchorages to secure a child
support for a babys head, neck and restraint system, until the infant is at restraint system, it should be placed
back. Infants up to about one year of least one year old, reaches the in one of the outside positions in the
age must be restrained in a rearward restraint system makers weight or back seat (see page 62 ).
facing child restraint system. height limit, and is able to sit up
without support.
Two types of restraints may be used:
a restraint system designed For EU countries, refer to page
exclusively for infants, or a 37 for the recommended child
convertible restraint system used in restraint system. CONTINUED
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On vehicles with a passengers front As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94; the infant.
airbag, never put a rearward facing
child restraint system in the front When properly installed, a rearward
seat. If the passengers front airbag facing child restraint system may
inflates, it can hit the back of the prevent the driver or a front-seat
restraint with enough force to kill or passenger from moving the seat as
seriously injure an infant. If an infant far back as recommended (see page
must be closely watched, we 15 ). Or it may prevent them from
recommend that another adult sit in locking the seat-back in the desired
the back seat with the baby. upright position (see page 16 ).
Do not put a rearward facing child Extreme Hazard! In either case, we recommend that
restraint system in a forward-facing you place the child restraint system
position. If placed facing forward, an Do not use a rearward facing directly behind the front passenger
infant could be very seriously injured child restraint on a seat seat, move the front seat as far
during a frontal collision. protected by an airbag in forward as needed, and leave it
front of it! unoccupied. Or you may wish to get
a smaller child restraint system that
allows you to safely carry a front
If the passengers front airbag passenger.
inflates, it can hit the rearward
facing child restraint system with
great force. The rearward facing
child restraint system can be
dislodged or struck with enough
force to cause very serious injury to
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2. Route the belt through the 3. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. Route the shoulder part of the belt
restraint according to the restraint slowly pull the shoulder part of the into the clip at the back of the
system makers instructions, then belt all the way out until it stops. restraint, then let the belt feed
insert the latch plate into the back into the retractor.
buckle.
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6. After confirming that the belt is 7. Push and pull the child restraint
locked, grab the shoulder part of system forward and from side to
the belt near the buckle and pull side to verify that it is secure
up to remove any slack from the enough to stay upright during
lap part of the belt. Remember, if normal driving manoeuvres. If the
the lap part of the belt is not tight, child restraint system is not
the child restraint system will not secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
be secure. To remove slack, it may retract fully, then repeat these
help to put weight on the child steps.
restraint system, or push on the
back of the restraint system, while
pulling up on the belt.
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Installing a Rearward Facing Child Finally, push and pull the restraint
Restraint System with the Lap Belt forward and from side to side to
(For some types) verify that it is secure enough to stay
To install a rearward facing child upright during normal driving
restraint system in the centre back manoeuvres. If the restraint is not
seat with the lap belt, route the belt secure, unlatch the belt and repeat
through the restraint according to these steps.
the restraint system makers
instructions, then insert the latch For EU countries, refer to page
plate into the buckle. 37 for placing a child restraint
system.
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Protecting Small Children Of the different restraint systems Front Facing Child Restraint System
available, we recommend those that Placement
have a five-point harness system as In this vehicle, the best place to
shown. install a front facing child restraint
system is in one of the seating
We also recommend that a small positions in the outer back seat.
child stay in the child restraint
system as long as possible, until the For EU countries, refer to page
child reaches the weight or height 37 for placing a child restraint
limit for the restraint system. system.
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For some types 1. Place the child restraint system in 3. To activate the lockable retractor,
If you have a child restraint system the desired back seating position. slowly pull the shoulder part of the
designed to be attached to the Make sure the child restraint is belt all the way out until it stops.
vehicles lower anchorages, follow positioned well back in the seat-
the instructions on page 62 . back.
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4. Push down the tab. Route the 6. After confirming that the belt is 7. Secure the belt in the slit by
shoulder part of the belt into the locked, grab the shoulder part of pushing up the tab. Make sure the
slit at the side of the restraint, the belt near the buckle and pull belt is not twisted and it is
then let the belt feed back into the up to remove any slack from the positioned properly in the slit.
retractor. lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
5. After the belt has retracted, tug on the child restraint system will not
it. If the belt is locked, you will not be secure. It may help to put
be able to pull it out. If you can pull weight on the child restraint
the belt out, it is not locked and system, or push on the back of the
you will need to repeat these steps. restraint system, while pulling up
on the belt.
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8. Push and pull the child restraint On vehicles without additional lockable
system forward and from side-to- retractor fitted to the seat where the
side to verify that it is secure child is positioned
enough to stay upright during When you secure a front facing child
normal driving manoeuvres. If the restraint system with a lap/shoulder
child restraint system is not belt, be sure you install a locking clip
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to on the seat belt (see page 53 ).
retract fully, then repeat these
steps. For some types
See page 52 for how to secure a front
facing child restraint system in the
centre back seat with the lap belt.
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Installing a Front Facing Child Pull hard on the loose end of the belt For EU countries, refer to page
Restraint System with the Lap Belt to remove any slack; it may help to 37 for placing a child restraint
(For some types) put weight on the child restraint system.
system while pulling on the belt.
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5. Insert the latch plate into the Additional Precaution for Small
buckle. Push and pull on the child Children
restraint system to verify that it is Never let children kneel on seats or
held firmly in place. If it is not, stand while the vehicle is in motion.
repeat these steps until the The violent forces created during
restraint is secure. emergency braking will cause the
children to be thrown forward. The
children could be seriously injured or
killed.
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Protecting Larger Children On vehicles with a passengers front On vehicles with side airbags
When a child reaches the airbag
recommended weight or height limit
for a front facing child restraint Leaning over the front door
system, the child should sit in the Allowing a larger child to sit can result in serious injury or
back seat on a booster and wear a improperly in the front seat death if the side airbag
lap/shoulder belt. The lap/shoulder can result in injury or death if inflates.
belt provides better protection than the passengers front airbag
the lap belt. inflates. Always sit upright with their
back against the seat-back.
We recommend that the child use a If a larger child must sit in
booster seat until the child is tall front, make sure the child
enough to use the seat belt without a moves the seat as far back as
booster seat. possible, uses a booster seat
if needed, and wears the seat
The following pages give belt properly.
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt fit, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions for a child
who must sit in the front seat.
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Additional Precaution for Larger Checking Seat Belt Fit If the shoulder part of the belt rests
Children over the childs collarbone and
Never let children kneel on seats or against the centre of the chest, and
stand while the vehicle is in motion. the lap belt rests over the childs
The violent forces created during hipbones and touches the tops of the
emergency braking will cause the thighs as shown, the child is
children to be thrown forward. The probably big enough to wear the seat
children could be seriously injured or belt.
killed.
However, if the shoulder belt
touches or crosses the childs neck,
or if the lap belt crosses the childs
stomach, the child needs to use a
booster seat.
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child Do not let a child wear a seat belt
sit in the rear seat, all the way back across the neck or over the stomach.
against the seat, and put on the seat This could result in serious neck and
belt. Follow the instructions on page internal injuries during a crash.
18 . Then check how the belt fits.
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Do not let a child put the shoulder Using a Booster Seat A child should continue using a
part of a seat belt behind the back or booster seat until the child exceeds
under the arm. This could cause the booster seat manufacturers
very serious injuries during a crash. requirements.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a Even then, the child may still need to
crash and be injured. use a booster seat. Note that some
countries now require children to
Do not put any accessories on a seat use boosters until they reach a
belt. Devices intended to improve certain age and/or weight. Be sure
occupant comfort or reposition the to check current laws in the
shoulder part of a seat belt, severely countries where you intend to drive.
compromise the protective capability
of the seat belt and increase the For EU countries, refer to page
chance of serious injury in a crash. If a child needs a booster seat, we 37 for the booster seat placement.
recommend choosing a high or low-
Two children should never use the back style that allows the child to be
same seat belt. If they do, they could directly secured with the lap/
be very seriously injured in a crash. shoulder belt.
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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front Of course, children vary widely. And
It is recommended that all children while age may be one indicator of
ages 12 and under be properly when a child can safely ride in the
restrained in the back seat. front, there are other important
factors you should consider.
The back seat is the safest place for
a child of any age or size.
GUIDE
In addition, the passengers front
airbag (on some types), poses
serious risks to children. If the front
seat is too far forward and the childs
head is thrown forward during a
collision, or the child is unrestrained
For some types or out of position, an inflating front
An optional back-rest is available for airbag can kill or seriously injure the
a specific booster seat (see page child.
57 ). Install the back-rest to the
booster seat and adjust it to the On some types, the side airbag also
vehicle seat according to the booster poses risks. If any part of a larger
seat makers instructions. Make sure childs body is in the path of a
the seat belt is properly routed deploying airbag, the child could
through the guide at the shoulder of receive possibly serious injuries.
the back-rest and the belt does not
touch and cross the childs neck (see
page 18 ).
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Using Child Restraints with Since a tether can provide additional WASHER
Tethers security, we recommend using a
(For some types) tether whenever one is required or
Your vehicle has two anchor points available. (The owners may check
on the ceiling near the tailgate with the child restraint system
opening for securing a tether-style maker to determine whether a tether
child restraint system to the vehicle. is available for a particular child
restraint system.)
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(For some types) To attach the guide-cups to the seats 3. Put the child restraint system in
Install the child restraint system lower anchorages, insert as shown the rear left or right vehicle seat
according to the seat manufacturers on the illustration. and attach the child restraint
instructions. Occasionally, the seat belt buckle is system to the lower anchorages
wedged into the seats when according to the child restraint
operating them. system makers instructions.
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5. The anchor points are located on 6. Attach the anchor fitting to the
both sides of the ceiling near the anchor point as shown in the
tailgate opening. One side is illustration.
covered with only a cap and one
side is located inside the plastic
cover. The cap which covers one
of the anchors may be removed by
hand, and a flat tipped screwdriver
may be used to remove the plastic
cover from the other anchor point.
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ATTACHING CLIP
Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt goes over See page 18 for instructions on how
your shoulder, across your chest and to wear the lap/shoulder belt
SHOULDER UPPER SEAT across your hips. properly.
PORTION BELT ANCHOR
To fasten the belt, insert the latch The lap/shoulder belts in all rear
plate into the buckle, then tug on the outboard seating positions have an
belt to make sure the buckle is additional locking mechanism that
LATCH latched. must be activated to secure a child
PLATE
restraint. (See pages 41 and 48 for
To unlock the belt, push the red instructions on how to secure child
PRESS button on the buckle. restraints with this type of seat belt.)
BUCKLE LAP PORTION Guide the belt across your body to If the shoulder part of the belt is
the door pillar. After exiting the pulled all the way out, the lockable
Your vehicle has two types of lap/ vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the retractor will be activated. The belt
shoulder belts. The centre seating way and will not get closed in the will retract, but it will not allow the
position of the rear seat has the lap/ door. passenger to move freely.
shoulder belt with a detachable
anchor. All other seating positions All lap/shoulder belts have an To deactivate the lockable retractor,
have a one-piece lap/shoulder belt. emergency lockable retractor. unlatch the buckle and let the seat
In normal driving, the retractor lets belt fully retract. To refasten the belt,
For some types you move freely in your seat while it pull it out only as far as needed.
The centre seating position of the keeps some tension on the belt.
rear seat has the lap belt. During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor automatically locks the
belt to help restrain your body. CONTINUED
See page 19 for how to lengthen the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners When the tensioners are activated,
lap belt, and how to properly position (For some types) the seat belts will remain tight until
the belt. they are unbuckled in the normal
way.
Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash, WARNING: It is essential to replace
For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by the dealer. A the entire assembly after it has been
condition of your seat belts regularly. belt that has been worn during a worn in a severe impact even if damage
crash may not provide the same level to the assembly is not obvious.
Pull each belt out fully and look for of protection in a subsequent crash.
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check The dealer should also inspect the WARNING: Care should be taken to
that the latches work smoothly and anchors for damage and replace avoid contamination of the webbing with
that the lap/shoulder belts retract them if needed. polishes, oils and chemicals, and
easily. Any belt not in good condition particularly battery acid. Cleaning may
or not working properly will not Automatic seat belt tensioners that safely be carried out using mild soap and
provide good protection and should deployed during a crash must be water. The belt should be replaced if
be replaced as soon as possible. replaced. webbing becomes frayed, contaminated
or damaged.
WARNING: No modifications or
additions should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat belt
assembly from being adjusted to remove
slack.
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(Rear Seat)
On the models with three lap/shoulder On the models with a lap belt in the
belts in the back seat centre position of the back seat
The rear seat has three lap/shoulder On some types, the outside positions
belts. of the rear seat have lap/shoulder
belts. The centre position has a lap
belt.
SRS Components Automatic seat belt tensioners How Your Front Airbags Work
Your Supplemental Restraint System that tighten the front seat belts
(SRS) includes: during a moderate to severe
frontal collision (see page 69 ).
Two front airbags (on some types).
The drivers airbag is stored in the Sensors that can detect a
centre of the steering wheel; the moderate to severe frontal
front passengers airbag is stored collision.
in the dashboard. Both are
marked SRS AIRBAG. A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors
(For some types) information about the sensors, the
Two side airbags, one for the control unit, and the airbag
driver and one for a front activators when the ignition switch
passenger. The airbags are stored is in the ON (II) position. If you ever have a moderate to
in the outer edges of the seat- severe frontal collision, the sensors
backs. Both are marked SIDE An indicator on the instrument will detect rapid deceleration and
AIRBAG (see page 75 ). panel that alerts you to a possible signal the control unit to instantly
problem with the system (see inflate the front airbags and activate
page 76 ). the automatic seat belt tensioners.
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During a frontal crash, your seat belt After a crash, you may see what
helps restrain your lower body and looks like smoke. This is actually
torso, while the tensioner tightens powder from the airbags surface.
and locks the seat belt to help keep Although the powder is not harmful,
you in place. Your airbag provides a people with respiratory problems
cushion to help restrain and protect may experience some temporary
your head and chest. discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
Since both front airbags use the so.
same sensors, both airbags normally
inflate at the same time. However, it
is possible for only one airbag to
inflate.
This can occur when the severity of After inflating, the front airbags
a collision is at the margin, or immediately deflate, so they wont
threshold, that determines whether interfere with the drivers visibility,
or not the front airbags will deploy. or the ability to steer or operate
In such cases, the seat belt will other controls.
provide sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by The total time for inflation and
the airbag would be minimal. deflation is approximately one-tenth
of a second, so fast that most
occupants are not aware that the
front airbags deployed until they see
them lying in their laps.
How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to If a front passenger leans sideways
(For some types) severe side impact, the sensors will and his head is in the deployment
detect rapid deceleration and signal path of the side airbag, he can be
the control unit to instantly inflate seriously injured by an inflating side
either the drivers or the passengers airbag. An inflating side airbag can
side airbag. strike the child with enough force to
kill or very seriously injure a child.
Only one airbag will deploy during a For the information of the side
side impact. If the impact is on the airbags hazards, see pages 29 and
passengers side, the passengers 55 .
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
How the SRS Indicator Works If the indicator comes on at any If you see any of these indications,
The SRS indicator alerts other time, or does not come on at all, your front or side airbags may not
you to a potential problem you should have the system checked deploy, or your seat belt tensioners
with your front airbags. This by your dealer. For example: may not work when you need them.
indicator will also alert you to a See your dealer as soon as possible.
potential problem with your If the SRS indicator does not come
automatic seat belt tensioners (see on after you turn the ignition
page 69 ). switch to the ON (II) position.
On models with side airbags, this If the indicator stays on after the
indicator will also alert you to a engine starts.
potential problem with your side
airbags. If the indicator comes on or
flashes on and off while you drive.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
will come on for several seconds
then go out. This tells you that the
system is working properly.
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Additional Safety Precautions On vehicles with side airbags See page 240 for further information
Do not attempt to deactivate your Do not expose the front seat-backs and precautions relating to your
airbags. Together, airbags and to water. If rain or spilled water airbags.
seat belts provide the best soaks into a seat-back, it can
protection. prevent the side airbag system
from working properly.
Do not tamper with airbag and
automatic seat belt tensioner Do not cover or replace front seat-
components or wiring for any back covers without consulting
reason. Tampering could cause your dealer. Improperly replacing
the airbags and automatic seat belt or covering front seat-back covers
tensioners to deploy, possibly can prevent your side airbags from
causing very serious injury. inflating during a collision.
Your vehicles exhaust contains With the tailgate open, air flow can
carbon monoxide gas. You should pull exhaust gas into your vehicles
have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous
monoxide entering the vehicle in Breathing it can cause condition.
normal driving if you maintain your unconsciousness and even
vehicle properly. kill you. If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconfined area, with the
Have the exhaust system inspected Avoid any enclosed areas or engine running, adjust the heating
for leaks whenever: activities that expose you to and cooling system/climate control
carbon monoxide. system as follows:
The vehicle is raised for an oil
change. 1. Select the Fresh Air mode.
You notice a change in the sound High levels of carbon monoxide can 2. Select the mode.
of the exhaust. collect rapidly in enclosed areas, 3. Set the fan speed to high.
The vehicle was in an accident such as a garage. Do not run the 4. Set the temperature control to a
that may have damaged the under- engine with the garage door closed. comfortable setting.
side. Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Safety Labels
SRS Airbag
SRS Airbag
SEAT LABEL
Safety alert symbol
CHILD SAFETY
(For some types)
Follow service manual
instructions carefully SIDE AIRBAG
(For some types)
Safety Labels
On vehicles with side airbags, the On some models, the labels shown
label shown below is attached to below are attached to the
each front doorjamb. windscreen and each front doorjamb.
Side Airbag
82
This section gives information about Turn Signals ............................... 103 Head Restraints ......................... 125
the controls and displays that Windscreen Wipers ................... 104 Folding the Rear Seats .............. 127
contribute to the daily operation of Windscreen Washers ................ 105 Create the Luggage Space ....... 128
your vehicle. All the essential Rear Window Wiper and Detachable Anchor.................... 131
controls are within easy reach. Washer .................................... 105 Tonneau Cover............................... 132
Hazard Warning......................... 106 Power Windows ............................. 134
Rear Window Demister ............ 106 Sunroof ............................................ 136
Rear Fog Light ........................... 107 Mirrors ............................................ 137
Front Fog Light ......................... 107 Adjusting the Power Mirrors ... 138
Front and Rear Fog Lights ....... 108 Heated Door Mirrors ................ 138
Control Locations ............................ 84 Headlight Adjuster .................... 109 Folding Door Mirrors ............... 139
Indicator Lights................................ 86 Steering Wheel Adjustment ..... 109 Sun Visor......................................... 139
Gauges .............................................. 96 Keys and Locks.............................. 110 Vanity Mirror ................................. 140
Speedometer ................................ 96 Keys............................................. 110 Parking Brake ................................ 140
Tachometer .................................. 96 Immobilizer System................... 112 Coat Hook ....................................... 141
Odometer ...................................... 97 Ignition Switch ........................... 113 Beverage Holder ............................ 141
Trip Meter .................................... 97 Door Locks ................................. 114 Cigarette Lighter ........................... 142
Segment Distance and Power Door Locks ..................... 115 Ashtray ............................................ 142
Fuel Mileage ............................ 97 Remote Transmitter .................. 117 Accessory Power Socket .............. 143
Outside Temperature Childproof Door Locks ............. 121 Luggage Hooks .............................. 144
Indicator .....................................98 Tailgate ....................................... 121 Interior Lights ................................ 144
Fuel Gauge ................................... 99 Glove Box ................................... 123 Spotlights .................................... 144
Controls Near the Steering Seats ................................................ 124 Individual Map Lights ............... 144
Wheel ...................................... 100 Front Seat Adjustments ............ 124 Ceiling Light ............................... 145
Headlights .................................. 102 Drivers Seat Height Luggage Area Light .................. 145
Instrument Panel Brightness ... 103 Adjustment ............................. 125
Control Locations
MASTER
DOOR LOCK
BUTTON
(P.115)
AUDIO SYSTEM
POWER WINDOW (P.167)
SWITCHES
(P.134)
BONNET RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.233)
Control Locations
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.226)
BONNET RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.233)
Indicator Lights
Honda CVT 7 Speed Mode model
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.92, 369)
Indicator Lights
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.92, 369)
LOW TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
FRONT FOG LIGHT LIGHTS ON (P.95)
INDICATOR INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.94) (P.93) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
(P.92, 368) INDICATOR (P.91)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR REAR FOG LIGHT SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR
(P.92) INDICATOR (P.94) (P.91)
Indicator Lights
Automatic transmission (CVT) model
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
(P.92, 370)
DOOR/TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
(P.94)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.91)
CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH BEAM LOW FUEL INDICATOR
INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.94)
(P.92, 369) (P.94)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.92, 368) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
FRONT FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.95)
(P.94)
Indicator Lights
Manual transmission model
DOOR/TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.94)
(P.94) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.95)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.94) INDICATOR (P.93)
Indicator Lights
Manual transmission model
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
(P.92, 370)
DOOR/TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
(P.94)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.91)
CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH BEAM LOW FUEL INDICATOR
INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.94)
(P.92, 369) (P.94)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.92, 368) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
FRONT FOG LIGHT INDICATOR (P.95)
(P.94)
Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights
Hazard Warning
Indicator
(For some types)
This indicator blinks with both turn
signal indicators when you turn on
the Hazard Warning button.
Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights
Electric Power Steering Low Fuel Indicator Door and Tailgate Open
(EPS) Indicator Indicator
This indicator normally comes on If the indicator glows, it means you This indicator comes on if any door
when you turn the ignition switch to should refuel, because the tank or the tailgate is not closed tightly.
the ON (II) position and goes off contains less than:
after the engine starts. If it comes on 7.9 (2.09 US gal , 1.74 Imp gal) Front Fog Light
at any other time, there is a problem Indicator
in the Electric Power Steering High Beam Indicator (For some types)
system. If this happens, stop the This indicator lights when you turn
vehicle in a safe place and turn off This indicator comes on with the on the front fog lights. See page
the engine. Reset the system by high beam headlights. See page 107 for information on operating the
restarting the engine. The indicator 102 for information on the headlight front fog lights.
will not be turned off immediately, so controls.
you should drive several kilometers For some types
and watch the EPS indicator. If it Rear Fog Light Indicator See page 108 to operate the front
does not go off, or comes back on (For some types) and rear fog lights.
again while driving, take the vehicle This indicator lights when you turn
to your dealer to have it checked. on the rear fog light. See page
With the indicator on, the EPS is 107 for information on operating the
turned off, making the vehicle rear fog light.
harder to steer.
For some types
See page 108 to operate the front
and rear fog lights.
Indicator Lights
Gauges
Speedometer
This shows your speed in kilometers
per hour (km/h) and/or miles per
hour (mph) depending on the type.
ODOMETER/TRIP METER/SEGMENT DISTANCE AND FUEL MILEAGE/ On some types, when the speed is
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
over approximately 120 km/h
(For some types) (75 mph), a buzzer sounds.
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute
(rpm). To protect the engine from
damage, never drive with the
tachometer needle in the red zone.
Gauges
Gauges
Outside Temperature Indicator If the outside temperature is When it reaches the desired value,
(For some types) incorrectly displayed, you can adjust release the Select/Reset knob. You
This indicator displays the outside it up to 3C warmer or cooler. should see the new outside
temperature in Centigrade. temperature displayed.
NOTE: The temperature must be
The temperature sensor is located in stabilized before doing this In certain weather conditions,
the front bumper. Therefore, the procedure. temperature readings near freezing
temperature reading can be affected 0C could mean that ice is forming
by heat reflection from the road sur- Press the Select/Reset knob for 10 on the road surface.
face, engine heat, and the exhaust seconds. The following sequence will
from surrounding traffic. This can appear for one second each: 0, 1, 2, 3,
cause an incorrect temperature read- 3, 2, 1, 0.
ing when your speed is under
30 km/h (19 mph).
Gauges
FUEL GAUGE
FOG LIGHTS2
(P.107/108)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.102/103)
MIRROR CONTROLS2
(P.138)
WINDSCREEN WIPERS/WASHERS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER2 STEERING SHIFT (P.104/105)
(P.109) SWITCHES2 (P.256) AUXILIARY INPUT JACK2
(P.227)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT 7 SPEED MODE MAIN SWITCH2
(P.110) (P.255)
1: To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel.
2: For some types
100 Instruments and Controls
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNALS3 (P.102/103)
READ WINDOW
DEMISTER
(P.106) MIRROR CONTROLS2
HEATED DOOR (P.138)
MIRRORS
(P.138)
1: To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel.
2: For some types
3: On European models, these switches change locations with each other.
Instruments and Controls 101
The rotating switch on the lever To change from low beams to high
controls the lights. Turning this beams, push the turn signal lever
switch to the position turns forward until you hear a click. The
on the position lights, tail-lights, high beam indicator will come on
instrument panel lights, and rear (see page 94 ). To return to low
licence plate lights. Turning the beams, pull the turn signal lever
switch to the position turns back.
on the headlights.
To flash the high beams, pull the Signal a turn or lane change with this
turn signal lever back lightly, then The select/reset knob on the lever. Push down or up on the lever
release it. The high beams will come instrument panel controls the to signal a turn. If you push it up or
on and go off. brightness of the instrument panel down all the way, the turn signal
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the continues to blink even when you
The high beams will stay on for as brightness. release the lever. It shuts off auto-
long as you hold the lever back, no matically as you complete the turn.
matter what position the headlight
switch is in.
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Windscreen Washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer Turn and hold the switch one
position up from ON to to
activate the washer and wiper; or
turn and hold the switch one position
down from OFF to activate the
washer only.
To clean the windscreen, pull back Also, the lever controls the rear
on the wiper control lever. The window wiper and washer. The
washers spray until you release the rotary switch next to the windscreen
lever. wiper and washer switch is for the
rear window wiper and washer. Turn
On some types, the wipers run at low to ON to activate the rear window
speed while youre pulling the lever, wiper.
then complete one more sweep of
the windscreen after you release it. On some types, the rear window
wiper operates every seven seconds.
Hazard Warning Rear Window Demister The demister wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Push the red button to turn on the The rear window demister will clear
hazard warning lights (four-way fog, frost, and thin ice from the
flashers). This causes all outside window. Push the demister button to
turn signals and indicators in the turn it on and off. The indicator in
instrument panel to flash. Use these the button comes on to show the
lights to give a warning to other road demister is on.
users that your vehicle is causing a
hazard. Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
Rear Fog Light To operate the rear fog light, turn Front Fog Light
(For some types) the switch up from the off (OFF) (For some types)
position. The indicator in the
instrument panel comes on to
indicate that the rear fog light is on.
Front and Rear Fog Lights To turn on the rear fog light only, The rear fog light will go off when
(For some types) turn the switch down from the off you turn the headlights off. The
( ) position. The indicator in front fog lights go off when the light
the instrument panel comes on to control switch is turned to the OFF
indicate that the rear fog light is on. position.
You can turn off the rear fog light
with the headlights on by turning the When you turn the light control
switch down again. switch on again, the front fog lights
will also turn on. To turn the fog
To operate the front fog lights, turn lights completely off, turn the fog
the switch up from the off ( ) light switch down to the off ( )
position to the position. The position.
indicator comes on as a
reminder. To turn the rear fog light To turn the rear fog light on again,
on with the front fog lights, turn the you have to turn the fog light switch
The fog light switch is located next switch one position up from the again with the headlights on
to the light control switch. You can position. ( position).
control the front and rear fog lights You can turn off the rear fog light
with this switch when the light with the front fog lights on by
control switch is in the or turning the switch up again.
position.
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LEVER
Unlock
Lock
KEY
The drivers door has a master door Each door has a lock tab on the top. The front doors can be locked and
lock button. Push the master door When you push down or pull up the unlocked from the outside with the
lock button to lock all doors and the lock tab on the drivers door, all key. All doors and the tailgate lock
tailgate. Push the button again to doors and the tailgate lock or unlock. or unlock when you use the key to
unlock them. The lock tab on each passengers lock or unlock the drivers door.
door only locks and unlocks that
door.
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Lockout Prevention Super Locking The super locking will not set if any
If you forget and leave the key in the (For some types) door or the tailgate is not fully closed.
ignition switch, Lockout Prevention It will be set even if the bonnet, any
will not allow you to lock the drivers window or the sunroof is open.
door. With the drivers door open
and the key in the ignition, the With the super locking set, the
master door lock switch (on some master door lock switch on the
types) is disabled. However, if the drivers door and the lock tabs on all
drivers door is not open, the master doors are disabled.
door lock switch is not disabled. If
you try to lock an open drivers door
by pushing down the lock tab, the
tabs on all doors pop out. Pushing If there are persons inside the
down the lock tab on the front vehicle with the super
passengers door only locks that door. locking set, they cannot
The super locking helps to protect unlock the door from the
your vehicle and valuables from theft. inside.
To set the super locking, turn the
key towards the front of the vehicle Make sure there is no person
twice within 5 seconds. inside the vehicle before
setting the super locking.
You can also set the super locking
with the tailgate lock. Turn the key
twice to lock within 5 seconds.
On some types, you can set the Remote Transmitter When you push the UNLOCK button,
super locking with the remote (For some types) all doors and the tailgate unlock. All
transmitter. To set it, push the outside turn signals and both
LOCK button twice within 5 seconds LOCK indicators in the instrument panel
BUTTON
(see page 118 ). flash once each time you push the
button.
To reset the super locking, unlock
the drivers door or the tailgate with
the key or the remote transmitter.
UNLOCK
BUTTON
You cannot lock or unlock the doors See page 116 for information on the
and the tailgate with the remote super locking.
transmitter if any door or the tailgate
is not fully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch.
TAB
4. Remove the old battery from the (EU models) Transmitter Care
back of the inner cover, and note EC Directives Avoid dropping or throwing the
the polarity. Make sure the This keyless entry system complies transmitter.
polarity of the new battery is the with the R & TTE (Radio equipment
same ( side facing down), then and Telecommunications Terminal Protect the transmitter from
insert it into the back of the cover. Equipment and the mutual extreme temperature.
recognition of their conformity)
This symbol on the battery Directives. Do not immerse the transmitter in
means that this product must any liquid.
not be treated as household
waste. If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
COVER
TAILGATE
HANDLE HANDLE
To open the tailgate, pull the handle, To close the tailgate, hold the On vehicles with remote transmitter
then lift up the tailgate. tailgate handle and lower the tailgate, If the power door lock system cannot
then press down on the back edge. unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually.
See page 241 for the information on
luggage loading. Keep the tailgate 1. Place a cloth on the edge of the
closed at all times while driving to cover, then use a small flat-tipped
avoid damaging the tailgate, and to screwdriver to remove the cover
prevent exhaust gas from getting on the back of the tailgate.
into the interior. See Carbon
Monoxide Hazard on page 79 .
Glove Box
COVER An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your
passenger in a crash, even if
the passenger is wearing the
seat belt.
2. Turn the inside lever right to Open the glove box by pushing the
unlock the tailgate. handle. Close it with a firm push.
Seats
LEVER LEVER
To adjust the seat forward and On some types, the seat can also be
backward, pull up on the lever under adjusted forward and backward
the seat cushions front edge. Move using the lever on the side of the
the seat to the desired position and seat-back. Pull out the lever and push
release the lever. Try to move the it forward holding the seat-back with
seat to make sure it is locked in your hand. Move the seat to the
position. desired position and check the seat
to make sure it is locked in position.
Seats
Seats
They are most effective when you The front head restraints adjust for On vehicles with rear centre head
adjust them so the back of the height. You need both hands to restraint
occupants head rests against the adjust the restraint. Do not attempt The rear centre head restraint
centre of the restraint. A taller to adjust it while driving. To raise it, adjusts for height. You need both
person should adjust the restraint as pull upward. To lower the restraint, hands to adjust the restraint. Do not
high as possible. push the release button sideways attempt to adjust it while driving. To
and push the restraint down. raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
To remove the front or rear outside sideways and push the restraint
head restraint for cleaning or repair, down.
pull it up as far as it will go. Push the
release button and pull the restraint
out of the seat-back.
Seats
Failure to reinstall the head Only on vehicles equipped with lap belt
restraints can result in severe When lifting the rear seat cushion up, Lift the rear seat cushion up and fold
injury during a crash. store the lap belt in the pocket in the the leg down. Push the seat cushion
rear seat back (see page 129 ). firmly against the seat-back to lock it.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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Seats
To return the seat cushion to its Before folding down the rear seat-
original position, unfold the legs and back, move the front seat to the
lower it slowly holding the seat forward most position (see page
cushion with your hands. Set the 124 ).
legs in the floor guides and make
sure they are securely locked into
place.
Seats
LEVER
LEVER
On some types, the seat can also be
adjusted forward and backward When folding the rear seat, store the Pull the release lever up to unlatch
using the lever on the side of the belt in the pocket in the rear seat- the seat-back. Move the seat belt out
seat-back. Pull out the lever and push back. of the way and fold the seat-back
it forward holding the seat-back with down holding it with your hands.
your hand. Move the seat to the
forward most position and check the Before returning the rear seat-back
seat to make sure it is locked in to the upright position, move the
position. front seat to the forward most
position.
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Seats
LEG
FLOOR GUIDE
To lock the seat-back upright, lift the To return the seat cushion to its
seat-back and the seat bottom up, original position, unfold the legs and
push them firmly against the latch. lower it slowly holding the seat
Tug on the seat-back to ensure that cushion with your hands. Set the
it is latched. legs in the floor guides and make
sure they are securely locked into
place.
Seats
MOUNTING ROD
1. Release the left side of the 3. To use the tonneau cover, place To extend the rear side tonneau
tonneau cover by pushing the left the left edge into the holder and cover, pull the covers leading edge
edge of the unit toward the right push the edge inward and push out of its housing and set the
edge and lifting it up. the right edge down into its holder mounting rods in the slots at both
until it locks into place. sides of the tailgate opening.
2. Refer to page 127 for the folding
of the rear seat. Make sure it is securely latched so it
will not come loose while you are
driving.
To retract the cover, release the rods The tonneau cover may be removed
from the slots and guide the cover so to give you more luggage space.
it rolls back fully into its housing.
Reverse the installation procedure to
Do not store parcels on the tonneau store the tonneau cover.
cover. The tonneau cover may break
if weight is placed on it.
Each door has a switch that controls Make sure your passengers
its window. To open the window, are away from the windows
push the switch down and hold it. before closing them.
Release the switch when you want
the window to stop. Close the
window by pulling back on the WARNING: Always take the ignition MAIN SWITCH
switch and holding it. key with you whenever you leave the
The rear door windows open only vehicle alone (with other occupants). The drivers door armrest has a
halfway. master power window control panel.
To open any of the passengers win-
dows, push down on the appropriate
switch and hold it until the window
reaches the desired position. To
close the window, pull back on the
window switch. Release the switch
when the window gets to the position
you want.
The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to Auto Reverse
tains these extra features: the passengers windows. When you On vehicles with drivers window auto
push in the MAIN switch, the feature
AUTO To open and, on some passengers windows cannot be If the drivers window senses any
types, also to close the drivers raised or lowered. The MAIN switch obstacle while it is closing with the
window fully, push down or pull back does not affect the drivers window. AUTO feature, the window will stop
on the window switch firmly and To cancel this feature, push on the and then automatically begin to
release it. The window automatically switch again to get it to pop out. lower itself.
goes all the way up or down. To stop Keep the MAIN switch pushed in
the window from going all the way, when you have children in the Even with this feature, you should
pull back on the window switch if it vehicle so they do not injure them- still check that all passengers and
is opening or push down if it is selves by operating the windows objects are away from the window
closing. To open or close the drivers unintentionally. before closing it. This feature is not
window only partially, push down or functional when the window is very
pull back on the window switch The lights inside the switches come close to the fully raised position.
lightly and hold it. The window will on when you turn the ignition switch
stop as soon as you release the to the ON (II) position.
switch.
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Sunroof, Mirrors
Mirrors
Folding Door Mirrors Never drive your vehicle with the Sun Visor
(For some types) outside mirrors folded.
FOLDING SWITCH
To use a vanity mirror on the back of To apply the parking brake, pull the
the sun visor, pull up the cover. lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is fully released (see page 95 ).
COAT HOOK
Be careful when you are using the The beverage holders for the rear
The rear seat grab rails can also be beverage holder. A spilled liquid that passengers are located on the upper-
used as coat hook. is very hot can scald you or your rear section of the centre console.
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
This hook is not designed for large damage the upholstery, carpeting,
or heavy items. and electrical components in the
interior.
The ignition switch must be in the To use the front ashtray, swing the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) lid open. To remove it, pull it straight
position for the cigarette lighter to up with lid closed.
work. To heat up the lighter, push it
in. It will pop out when it is ready for
use. Do not hold the lighter in while
it is heating up, you could cause it to
overheat.
Accessory Power Socket It will not power an automotive type If used without the engine running,
(For some types) cigarette lighter element. the battery may run out very quickly.
It is recommended that only genuine Always put the cover on when not in
Honda Accessories are used for this use in order to prevent objects
socket. Improper accessories may entering into the socket.
Pull up cause problems.
Interior Lights
ON
OFF
ON OFF
Each ceiling light has a three- The front and rear ceiling lights The luggage area light comes on
position switch. In the OFF position, (with each switch in the centre when you open the tailgate.
the light does not come on. In the position) come on when you unlock
centre position, the ceiling light the door with the key or the remote
comes on when you open any door. transmitter (see page 117 ).
After all doors are closed tightly, the
light goes out. On some types, the The ceiling lights (with each switch
light fades out in about six seconds. in the centre position) will also come
In the ON position, the ceiling light on when you remove the key from
stays on continuously. the ignition switch. If you do not
open a door, the lights stay on, then
fade out in about 30 seconds.
146
The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling ..................... 148
systems in your vehicle provide a What Each Control Does .......... 148
comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System............. 152
all weather conditions. To Turn Everything Off ........... 156
Climate Control System ................ 157
Air conditioning is standard on Fully-automatic Operation ........ 160
some models. Semi-automatic Operation ........ 161
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature
The audio system that is standard Sensor ..................................... 166
equipment on some models has Audio System ................................. 167
many features. This section de- Audio System (A type) .................. 169
scribes those features and how to Audio System (B type) .................. 180
use them. (If you selected an Audio System (C type) .................. 197
optional audio system, refer to the Audio System (D type) ................. 214
operating instructions that came Protecing Compact Discs ......... 225
with it.) Remote Audio Controls ............ 226
Auxiliary Input Jack................... 227
Fan Control Dial Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Rear Window Demister Button
Turning this dial clockwise increases (For some types) This button turns the rear window
the fans speed, which increases air This button turns the air condi- demister on and off (see page 106 ).
flow. tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
in the button lights when the A/C is
Temperature Control Dials on.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
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Vent Controls
CENTRE VENTS DRIVERS SIDE VENT PASSENGERS SIDE VENT
TABS
Close
Close
Open Open
The direction of air flow from the The vents in the corners of the
vents in the centre and each side of dashboard can be opened and closed
the dashboard is adjustable. with the dials underneath them.
How to Use the System It is best to leave the system in Fresh Ventilation
This section covers how to set up the Air mode under almost all conditions. The flow-through ventilation system
system controls for ventilation, Keeping the system in Recirculation draws in outside air, circulates it
heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and mode, particularly with the A/C off, through the interior, then exhausts it
defrosting. can cause the windows to fog up. through vents near the tailgate.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
The engine must be running for the you are driving through smoky or 1. Turn the temperature control dial
heater and air conditioning to dusty conditions, then switch back to all the way to the left.
generate hot and cold air. The heater Fresh Air mode when the conditions Make sure the A/C is off.
uses engine coolant to warm the air. clear. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode.
If the engine is cold, it will be several 3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
minutes before you feel warm air The outside air intakes for the
coming from the system. heating and cooling system are at To Cool with A/C
the base of the windscreen. Keep (For some types)
The air conditioning does not rely on these clear of leaves and other 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
engine temperature. debris. button. The light in the button
comes on when a fan speed is
selected.
2. Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
3. Select .
4. If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
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Air conditioning places an extra load To Heat and Dehumidify with To Defog and Defrost
on the engine. Watch the High Air Conditioning To remove fog from the inside of the
Temperature Indicator (see page (For some types) windows:
95 ) when driving in stop-and-go Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
traffic or climbing a long, steep hill. moisture from the air. When used in 1. Switch the fan on.
If the indicator begins to blink, turn combination with the heater, it 2. Turn on the air conditioning (on
off the A/C until the indicator goes makes the interior warm and dry. some types).
off. 3. Select and Fresh Air mode.
1. Switch the fan on. 4. Adjust the temperature control
To Heat 2. Turn on the air conditioning. dial so the air flow from the
To warm the interior: 3. Select and Fresh Air mode. defroster vents feels warm.
4. Adjust the temperature control 5. Turn on the rear window demister
1. Start the engine. dial so the mixture of heated and to help clear the rear window.
2. Select and Fresh Air mode. cooled air feels comfortable.
3. Set the fan to the desired speed.
4. Adjust the warmth of the air with This setting is suitable for all driving
the temperature control dial. conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 0C (32F).
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These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off
to the demister vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily,
the windscreen and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature
demister vents. The air flow will get control dials all the way to the left.
warmer and clear the windows faster
as the engine warms up. You can You should shut the system
close the side vents with the dial completely off only for the first few
underneath each vent. This will send minutes of driving in cold weather,
more warm air to the windscreen until the engine coolant warms up
demister vents. enough to operate the heater. Keep
the fan on at all other times so stale
For safety, make sure you have a air does not build up in the interior.
clear view through all the windows
before driving away.
Only on vehicles with automatic air CENTRE VENTS DRIVERS SIDE VENT
conditioning system
The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle picks the
proper combination of air
conditioning, heating, and ventilation
to maintain the interior temperature
you select. The system also adjusts
the fan speed and air flow levels.
Close
Open
TABS
The direction of air flow from the The vents in the corners of the
vents in the centre and each side of dashboard can be opened and closed
the dashboard is adjustable. with the dials underneath them.
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PASSENGERS SIDE VENT The climate control system draws air For the climate control system to
through the exterior vents at the provide heating and cooling, the
bottom of the windscreen. Keep engine must be running.
these vents clear of leaves and other
debris.
Close Open
Fully-automatic Operation
To put the Automatic Climate DISPLAY
Control in fully-automatic mode, AUTO BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON
press the AUTO button, then set the
desired temperature by pressing the OFF BUTTON
temperature control switch. You will
see FULL AUTO in the systems
display.
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
When you set the temperature to its Semi-automatic Operation Recirculation Button
lower limit or its upper You can manually select various This button controls the source of
limit , the system runs at functions of the Climate Control the air going into the system. When
full cooling or heating only. It does system when it is in fully-automatic the indicator in this button is lit, the
not regulate the interior temperature. mode. All other features remain auto- system is recirculating the interior
matically controlled. Making any (Recirculation mode). When the
In cold weather, the fan will not manual selection causes the light indicator is off, air is brought in from
come on automatically until the above the AUTO button to go out. outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air
vehicle has been driven for a short mode).
time and the heater starts to develop Air Conditioning (A/C) Button You can, for example, manually put
warm air. Press the A/C button to turn the air the system in recirculation mode
conditioning on and off. When the when driving through an area of
Pressing the OFF button shuts the A/C is on, the indicator in the button smoke or fumes.
climate control system completely lights.
off. No air flow can cause the
windows to fog up. It is When you turn the A/C off, the
recommended that you keep the fan system cannot regulate the inside
on at all times so stale air and temperature if you set the dial below
moisture do not build up in the the outside temperature. With the
interior and cause fogging. A/C off, use the temperature control
switch to adjust the temperature of
the air flow to a comfortable setting.
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Mode Button
Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will flow from the dashboard corner
vents in all modes; you can turn it off
with the dial below each vent. Each
time you press the MODE button,
the display shows the mode selected.
Press the button four times to see all
the modes.
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Sunlight Sensor/Temperature
Sensor
SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Audio System
CONTINUED
Audio System
(C Type)
(D Type)
The band and frequency that the You can use any of five methods to
radio was last tuned to is displayed. find radio stations on the selected
To change bands, press the FM/AM band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO
button. On the UKW (FM) band, ST SELECT, and the preset buttons.
will be displayed if the station is
broadcasting in stereo. ST will flash
if you are driving in an area where
the radio signal is weak. Stereo
reproduction on AM is not available.
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TUNE Use the TUNE bar to tune SCAN The SCAN function To store a frequency:
the radio to a desired frequency. samples all the stations with strong
Push the TUNE bar to tune to a signals on the selected band. To 1. Select the desired band.
higher frequency, or to tune to a activate it, press the SCAN button,
lower frequency. Push the bar or then release it. The system will scan 2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN
until the display reaches the up the band for a station with a function to tune the radio to a
desired frequency. strong signal. When it finds one, it desired station.
will stop and play that station for
SEEK The SEEK function approximately 10 seconds. If you do 3. Pick the preset button you want
searches the band for a station with nothing, the system will then scan for that station. Press the button
a strong signal. To activate it, push for the next strong station and play and hold it until you hear a beep.
the SEEK bar or , then release that for 10 seconds. When it plays a
it. Depending on which part of the station that you want to continue 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total
SEEK bar you press, the system listening to, press the SCAN button of six stations on AM and twelve
scans upward or downward from the again. on FM.
current frequency. It stops when it
finds a station with a strong signal. Preset You can store the Once a stations frequency is stored,
frequencies of your favourite radio simply press and release the proper
stations in the six preset buttons. preset button to tune to it.
Each button will store one frequency
on the AM band, and two The preset frequencies will be lost if
frequencies on the FM band. your vehicles battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the audio fuse is
removed.
Digital Clock You can use the R (Preset 6) button DISPLAY When operating the
The display of your audio system to quickly set the time to the nearest audio system, you can choose to
usually shows the time when the hour. Press the R (Preset 6) button. display the sound indicator or the
ignition switch is in the If the displayed time is before the volume indicator by pressing the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) half hour, pressing R (Preset 6) sets DISP button.
position. the clock back to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half With a disc playing, you can choose
To set the time, press the SOUND hour, pressing R (Preset 6) sets the to display the track number or the
button for more than 2 seconds. You clock forward to the beginning of the play time by pressing the DISP
will hear a beep, and the time display next hour. button for more than 2 seconds.
will begin blinking.
For example:
To set the hours, press and hold the 1:06 would RESET to 1:00
H (Preset 4) button until the hour 1:52 would RESET to 2:00
advances to the desired time.
If your vehicles battery is
To set the minutes, press and hold disconnected or goes dead, the time
the M (Preset 5) button until the setting will be lost. To set the time
numbers advance to the desired time. again, follow the setting procedure.
You can switch to the radio while a You can use the TUNE bar or the Each time you push and release the
CD is playing by pressing the FM/ SEEK/SKIP bar while a disc is SEEK/SKIP bar , the system skips
AM button. Press the CD button to playing to select passages or to forward to the beginning of the next
return to playing the CD. The CD change tracks. track. Push and release to skip
will begin playing where it left off. backward to the beginning of the
To move rapidly within a track, push current track. Push it again to skip to
If you turn the system off while a CD and hold the TUNE bar or the the beginning of the previous track.
is playing, either with the VOL/PWR SEEK/SKIP bar. Push and hold to
knob or by turning off the ignition move forward. Press and hold to With a disc playing, you can use the
switch, the disc will stay in the drive. move backward. Release the bar REPEAT, RANDOM and SCAN
When you turn the system back on, when the system reaches the point functions.
the CD will begin playing where it you want.
left off.
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REPEAT To activate the Repeat SCAN This feature, when Protecting Compact Discs
feature, press the SCAN/RPT button activated, samples all the tracks on For information on how to handle
for more than 2 seconds. You will the CD in the order they are and protect compact discs, see page
see RPT in the display. The system recorded on the CD. To activate the 225 .
continuously replays the current Scan feature, select the Scan mode
track. Press the SCAN/RPT button by pressing the SCAN/RPT button.
for more than 2 seconds again to You will see SCAN in the display.
turn it off. The system will then play the first
track approximately 10 seconds. If
RANDOM PLAY This feature, you do nothing, the system will then
when activated, plays the tracks on play the following tracks for 10
the CD in random order, rather than seconds each. When it plays a track
in the order they are recorded on the that you want to continue listening to,
CD. To activate Random Play, press press the SCAN/RPT button again.
and release the RDM button. You After all tracks on that disc are
will see RDM in the display. The sampled, the SCAN mode is
system will then select and play cancelled. Pressing the SCAN/RPT
tracks randomly. This continues button again will also deactivate this
until you deactivate Random Play by feature.
pressing RDM again.
Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is
(Optional) DISC (Preset 6) or DISC playing, the system will automatically
A Compact Disc changer is available (Preset 5) button. The next disc in switch to the CD changer and begin
for your vehicle. It holds up to 6 the changer is loaded and played play where it left off. If there are no
discs, providing several hours of when you press the DISC button. CDs in the changer, the display will
continuous entertainment. You DISC loads and plays the previous flash. You will have to select another
operate this CD changer with the disc. If you select an empty slot in mode (AM or FM) with the FM/AM
same controls used for the in-dash the magazine, the changer will, after button.
CD player. finding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot. This When you switch back to CD mode,
Load the desired CDs in the continues until it finds a CD to load the system selects the same unit (in-
magazine and load the magazine in and play. dash or changer) that was playing
the changer according to the when you switched out of CD mode.
instructions that came with the unit. If you load a CD in the in-dash player
Play only standard round discs. Odd- while the changer is playing a CD, To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or the system will stop the changer and RANDOM functions, refer to the in-
cause other problems. begin playing the in-dash CD. To dash player operating instructions.
select the changer again, press the
Press the AUX button. You will see AUX button. Play will begin where it Protecting Compact Discs
CD in the display. The system will left off. Use the AUX button to For information on how to handle
start to play the first track of the first switch between the player and the and protect compact discs, see page
disc. When that disc ends, the next changer. 225 .
disc in the magazine is loaded and
played. After the last disc finishes,
the system returns to disc 1.
PRESET BUTTONS
The band and frequency that the You can use any of five methods to
radio was last tuned to is displayed. find radio stations on the selected
To change bands, press the FM/AM band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO
button. On the UKW (FM) band, ST SELECT, and the preset buttons.
will be displayed if the station is
broadcasting in stereo. ST will flash
if you are driving in an area where
the radio signal is weak. Stereo
reproduction on AM is not available.
TUNE Use the TUNE knob to SCAN The SCAN function 2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN
tune the radio to a desired frequency. samples all the stations with strong function to tune the radio to a
Turn the TUNE knob to the right to signals on the selected band. To desired station.
tune to a higher frequency, or to the activate it, press the SCAN button,
left to tune to a lower frequency. then release it. The system will scan 3. Pick the preset button you want
Turn the knob right or left until the up the band for a station with a for that station. Press the button
display reaches the desired strong signal. When it finds one, it and hold it until you hear a beep.
frequency. will stop and play that station for
approximately 5 seconds. If you do 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
SEEK The SEEK function nothing, the system will then scan total of six stations on AM and
searches the band for a station with for the next strong station and play twelve stations on FM.
a strong signal. To activate it, press that for 5 seconds. When it plays a
the SEEK bar or , then station that you want to continue Once a stations frequency is stored,
release it. Depending on which part listening to, press the SCAN button simply press and release the proper
of the SEEK bar you press, the again. preset button to tune to it.
system scans upward or downward
from the current frequency. It stops Preset You can store the The preset frequencies will be lost if
when it finds a station with a strong frequencies of your favourite radio your vehicles battery goes dead, is
signal. stations in the six preset buttons. disconnected, or the audio fuse is
Each button will store one frequency removed.
on the AM band, and two
frequencies on the FM band.
To store a frequency:
You can turn the RDS function on or Program Service Name Display TA (Traffic Announcement Standby)
off. To switch the function on or off, If the station you are listening to is Function
press the /VOL knob for more an RDS station, the frequency When the TA button is pressed and
than 2 seconds with the audio display will disappear and the station released, TA will light on the
system on, then press the Preset 2 name or PTY information will be display and the system will stand by
repeatedly. To set the RDS on or off, displayed. Press and release the for traffic announcements.
press the /VOL knob again. PTY/NEWS button to switch the
display information between the When a traffic information (TP)
When the signals of the RDS station name of network/station and the station is selected, TP will light on
become so weak that the system can PTY information (see page 186 for the display indicating that traffic
no longer follow the station, the the PTY display information). reports can be received from this
system will hold the last tuned station. When the EON (Enhanced
frequency and the display will Other Network) TP station is
change from the station name to the selected, TP will also light on the
frequency. display.
CONTINUED
PTY Display Function AFFAIRS : Topical programs SCIENCE : Programs about nature,
When the PTY/NEWS button is expanding upon the news. science, and technology.
pressed for more than 2 seconds, the CLASSICS : Serious classics; SPORT : Programs concerned with
PTY display function comes on. This performances of major orchestral any aspect of sports.
function lets you know the type of works. VARIED : Light entertainment
programs the selected RDS station is CULTURE : Programs concerned programs.
broadcasting. For example, if the with any aspect of national or
station is broadcasting dramas, regional culture.
DRAMA is shown in the display. If DRAMA : All radio plays and serials.
it is a station of scientific programs, EASY MUS : M.O.R MUSIC.
SCIENCE will be shown. The EDUCATE : Educational programs.
principal PTYs are shown in the INFO : General information and
following. advice.
L.CLASS : Light classics; classical
music for non-specialist appreciation.
NEWS : Short accounts of facts,
events, publicly expressed views,
reportage, etc.
OTH MUS : Other types of music,
such as Jazz, R & B, Folk, Country,
Reggae.
POP MUS : Commercial music of
popular appeal.
ROCK MUS : Contemporary modern
music.
After you select the desired program While a PTY is displayed, you can After your desired PTY is displayed,
type, the system will search for a use the SEEK bar to find a station of press either side of the SEEK bar
station with the same PTY code as the desired PTY. When you press again within 5 seconds. The system
the selected program type. When either side of the SEEK bar, the will go into the PTY search mode
you use this function for the first display will show different PTYs (see and it will search for a station of the
time, NEWS will appear as it was the PTYs list on the previous page). selected PTY. If there is no station
preset at the factory. available in the selected PTY, NO
The PTY setting mode is cancelled if PTY is displayed for about 5
If the selected RDS station does not no further steps are taken within 5 seconds and the PTY search mode is
transmit PTY data, NO PTY is seconds after selecting the desired cancelled.
displayed. When the selected station PTY by operating the SEEK bar.
is not an RDS station, NO RDS is Some stations may broadcast the
displayed for about 5 seconds. The programs with contents different
PTY display function turns off and from their PTY code.
the display returns to normal if no
further steps are taken. In the PTY search mode, the tuning
step is set to 50 kHz while searching
the FM band. This step changes to
100 kHz when the AF or TA function
is activated.
CONTINUED
PTY/News Interrupt Function Your audio system has other PTY Alarm
To activate this function, press the interrupt functions (including TA PTY code ALARM is used for
PTY/NEWS button for more than 2 function). The interrupt function emergency announcements, such as
seconds and select NEWS. The first activated has priority over the natural disasters. When this code is
system will hold the last tuned FM others and the indication of the other received, ALARM comes on the
station/network PTY while you are interrupt function goes out. To display and the volume is changed.
listening to the CD. With this activate the other interrupt function, When the alarm is cancelled, the
function on, playing the CD is turn off the currently activated system will return to the normal
interrupted and the system switches interrupt function. operation mode.
from CD mode to the FM newscast
when the newscast is broadcasting
from the FM station.
Select BAL or FAD by pressing the Treble/Bass Use these modes to As you adjust a mode, you will hear a
MODE knob. Adjust the Balance or adjust the tone to your liking. Select beep whenever the adjustment level
Fader to your liking by turning the TRE or BAS by pressing the MODE reaches the centre, maximum, or
knob. The adjustment level is shown knob. Adjust the desired mode by minimum of its range. The system
on the display. turning the knob. The adjustment will automatically return the display
level is shown on the display. to normal mode about 5 seconds
after you stop adjusting a mode with
the MODE knob.
You can switch to the radio while a You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar Each time you press and release the
CD is playing by pressing the FM/ while a disc is playing to select side of the SEEK/SKIP bar,
AM button. Press the CD/AUX passages and change tracks. the system skips forward to the
button to return to playing the CD. beginning of the next track. Press
The CD will begin playing where it To move rapidly within a track, press and release the side to skip
left off. and hold the SEEK/SKIP bar. Press backward to the beginning of the
and hold the side to move current track. Press it again to skip
If you turn the system off while a CD forward. You will see CUE in the to the beginning of the previous
is playing, either with the /VOL display. Press and hold the side track.
knob or by turning off the ignition to move backward. You will see
switch, the disc will stay in the drive. REW displayed. Release the bar With a disc playing, you can use the
When you turn the system back on, when the system reaches the point REPEAT and RANDOM functions.
the CD will begin playing where it you want.
left off.
REPEAT To activate the Repeat RANDOM PLAY This feature, Protecting Compact Discs
feature, press and release the RPT when activated, plays the tracks on For information on how to handle
button. You will see RPT in the the CD in random order, rather than and protect compact discs, see page
display as a reminder. The system in the order they are recorded on the 225 .
continuously replays the current CD. To activate Random Play, press
track. Press the RPT button again to and release the RDM button. You
turn it off. will see RDM in the display. The
system will then select and play
tracks randomly. This continues
until you deactivate Random Play by
pressing RDM again.
Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is
(Optional) DISC (Preset 6) or DISC playing, the system will automatically
A Compact Disc changer is available (Preset 5) button. The next disc in switch to the CD changer and begin
for your vehicle. It holds up to 6 the changer is loaded and played play where it left off. If there are no
discs, providing several hours of when you press the DISC button. CDs in the changer, the display will
continuous entertainment. You DISC loads and plays the previous flash. You will have to select another
operate this CD changer with the disc. If you select an empty slot in mode (AM or FM) with the FM/AM
same controls used for the in-dash the magazine, the changer will, after button.
CD player. finding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot. This When you switch back to CD mode,
Load the desired CDs in the continues until it finds a CD to load the system selects the same unit (in-
magazine and load the magazine in and play. dash or changer) that was playing
the changer according to the when you switched out of CD mode.
instructions that came with the unit. If you load a CD in the in-dash player
Play only standard round discs. Odd- while the changer is playing a CD, To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or the system will stop the changer and RANDOM functions, refer to the in-
cause other problems. begin playing the in-dash CD. To dash player operating instructions.
select the changer again, press the
Press the CD/AUX button. You will CD/AUX button. Play will begin Protecting Compact Discs
see CD in the display. The system where it left off. Use the CD/AUX For information on how to handle
will start to play the first track of the button to switch between the player and protect compact discs, see page
first disc. When that disc ends, the and the changer. 225 .
next disc in the magazine is loaded
and played. After the last disc
finishes, the system returns to disc 1.
The band and frequency that the You can use any of five methods to
radio was last tuned to is displayed. find radio stations on the selected
To change bands, press the FM/AM band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO
button. On the UKW (FM) band, ST SELECT, and the preset buttons.
will be displayed if the station is
broadcasting in stereo. ST will flash
if you are driving in an area where
the radio signal is weak. Stereo
reproduction on AM is not available. CONTINUED
TUNE Use the TUNE bar to tune SCAN The SCAN function To store a frequency:
the radio to a desired frequency. samples all the stations with strong
Push the TUNE bar to tune to a signals on the selected band. To 1. Select the desired band.
higher frequency, or to tune to a activate it, press the SCAN button,
lower frequency. Push the bar or then release it. The system will scan 2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN
until the display reaches the up the band for a station with a function to tune the radio to a
desired frequency. strong signal. When it finds one, it desired station.
will stop and play that station for
SEEK The SEEK function approximately 10 seconds. If you do 3. Pick the preset button you want
searches the band for a station with nothing, the system will then scan for that station. Press the button
a strong signal. To activate it, push for the next strong station and play and hold it until you hear a beep.
the SEEK bar or , then release that for 10 seconds. When it plays a
it. Depending on which part of the station that you want to continue 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store the
SEEK bar you press, the system listening to, press the SCAN button desired station in all six preset
scans upward or downward from the again. buttons.
current frequency. It stops when it
finds a station with a strong signal. Preset You can store the Once a stations frequency is stored,
frequencies of your favourite radio simply press and release the proper
stations in the six preset buttons. preset button to tune to it.
Each button will store one frequency
on the AM band, and two The preset frequencies will be lost if
frequencies on the FM band. your vehicles battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the audio fuse is
removed.
You can turn the RDS functions on AF (Alternative Frequency) TA (Traffic Announcement Standby)
or off. To switch the function on or It automatically selects a similar Function
off, press the /VOL knob for program as the one in play from When the TA button is pressed and
more than 2 seconds with the audio another station in the adjacent area. released, TA will light on the
system on, then press the Preset 1 display and the system will stand by
(AF), or the Preset 2 (REG), or the REG (Regional Program) for traffic announcements.
Preset 3 (PS). To set the RDS With this function selected, the radio
functions on or off, press the / knows that certain broadcasters do When a traffic information (TP)
VOL knob again. not air the same programs at the station is selected, TP will light on
same time. In REG mode, the radio the display indicating that traffic
When the signals of the RDS station remains turned into the regional reports can be received from this
become so weak that the system can program and will not change to station. When the EON (Enhanced
no longer follow the station, the another frequency to compensate for Other Network) TP station is
system will hold the last tuned weak reception. selected, TP will also light on the
frequency and the display will display.
change from the station name to the PS (Program Service)
frequency. If the station you are listening to is EON information cross-references
an RDS station, the frequency other program services that
In some countries, you cannot utilize display will disappear and the station broadcast traffic information, and
features provided by RDS as the name or PTY information will be when EON information is received,
RDS function is not provided in all displayed. Press and release the traffic reports can be received
stations. PTY/NEWS button to switch the through another program service.
display information between the
name of network/station and the
PTY information (see page 203 for
the PTY display information). CONTINUED
PTY Display Function AFFAIRS : Topical programs SCIENCE : Programs about nature,
When the PTY/NEWS button is expanding upon the news. science, and technology.
pressed for more than 2 seconds, the CLASSICS : Serious classics; SPORT : Programs concerned with
PTY display function comes on. This performances of major orchestral any aspect of sports.
function lets you know the type of works. VARIED : Light entertainment
programs the selected RDS station is CULTURE : Programs concerned programs.
broadcasting. For example, if the with any aspect of national or
station is broadcasting dramas, regional culture.
DRAMA is shown in the display. If DRAMA : All radio plays and serials.
it is a station of scientific programs, EASY MUS : M.O.R MUSIC.
SCIENCE will be shown. The EDUCATE : Educational programs.
principal PTYs are shown in the INFO : General information and
following. advice.
L.CLASS : Light classics; classical
music for non-specialist appreciation.
NEWS : Short accounts of facts,
events, publicly expressed views,
reportage, etc.
OTH MUS : Other types of music,
such as Jazz, R & B, Folk, Country,
Reggae.
POP MUS : Commercial music of
popular appeal.
ROCK MUS : Contemporary modern
music.
CONTINUED
After you select the desired program While a PTY is displayed, you can After your desired PTY is displayed,
type, the system will search for a use the SEEK bar to find a station of press either side of the SEEK bar
station with the same PTY code as the desired PTY. When you press again within 5 seconds. The system
the selected program type. When either side of the SEEK bar, the will go into the PTY search mode
you use this function for the first display will show different PTYs (see and it will search for a station of the
time, NEWS will appear as it was the PTYs list on the previous page). selected PTY. If there is no station
preset at the factory. available in the selected PTY, NO
The PTY setting mode is cancelled if PTY is displayed for about 5
If the selected RDS station does not no further steps are taken within 5 seconds and the PTY search mode is
transmit PTY data, NO PTY is seconds after selecting the desired cancelled.
displayed. When the selected station PTY by operating the SEEK bar.
is not an RDS station, NO RDS is Some stations may broadcast the
displayed for about 5 seconds. The programs with contents different
PTY display function turns off and from their PTY code.
the display returns to normal if no
further steps are taken. In the PTY search mode, the tuning
step is set to 50 kHz while searching
the FM band. This step changes to
100 kHz when the AF or TA function
is activated.
PTY/News Interrupt Function Your audio system has other PTY Alarm
To activate this function, press the interrupt functions (including TA PTY code ALARM is used for
PTY/NEWS button for more than 2 function). The interrupt function emergency announcements, such as
seconds and select NEWS. The first activated has priority over the natural disasters. When this code is
system will hold the last tuned FM others and the indication of the other received, ALARM comes on the
station/network PTY while you are interrupt function goes out. To display and the volume is changed.
listening to the CD. With this activate the other interrupt function, When the alarm is cancelled, the
function on, playing the CD is turn off the currently activated system will return to the normal
interrupted and the system switches interrupt function. operation mode.
from CD mode to the FM newscast
when the newscast is broadcasting
from the FM station.
Digital Clock To set the hours, press and hold the For example:
The display of your audio system H (Preset 4) button until the hour 1:06 would RESET to 1:00
usually shows the time when the advances to the desired time. 1:52 would RESET to 2:00
ignition switch is in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) To set the minutes, press and hold If your vehicles battery is
position. the M (Preset 5) button until the disconnected or goes dead, the time
numbers advance to the desired time. setting will be lost. To set the time
To set the time, press the / again, follow the setting procedure.
button for more than 2 seconds You can use the R (Preset 6) button
until you hear a beep. The time to quickly set the time to the nearest
display will begin blinking. hour. Press the R (Preset 6) button.
If the displayed time is before the
half hour, pressing R (Preset 6) sets
the clock back to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half
hour, pressing R (Preset 6) sets the
clock forward to the beginning of the
next hour.
You can switch to the radio while a You can use the TUNE bar or the Each time you push and release the
CD is playing by pressing the FM/ SEEK/SKIP bar while a disc is SEEK/SKIP bar , the system skips
AM button. Press the CD/AUX playing to select passages or to forward to the beginning of the next
button to return to playing the CD. change tracks. track. Push and release to skip
The CD will begin playing where it backward to the beginning of the
left off. To move rapidly within a track, push current track. Push it again to skip to
and hold the TUNE bar or the the beginning of the previous track.
If you turn the system off while a CD SEEK/SKIP bar. Push and hold to
is playing, either with the /VOL move forward. Press and hold to With a disc playing, you can use the
knob or by turning off the ignition move backward. Release the bar REPEAT, RANDOM and SCAN
switch, the disc will stay in the drive. when the system reaches the point functions.
When you turn the system back on, you want.
the CD will begin playing where it
left off.
REPEAT To activate the Repeat SCAN This feature, when Protecting Compact Discs
feature, press the SCAN/RPT button activated, samples all the tracks on For information on how to handle
for more than 2 seconds. You will the CD in the order they are and protect compact discs, see page
see RPT in the display. The system recorded on the CD. To activate the 225 .
continuously replays the current Scan feature, select the Scan mode
track. Press the SCAN/RPT button by pressing the SCAN/RPT button.
for more than 2 seconds again to You will see SCAN in the display.
turn it off. The system will then play the first
track approximately 10 seconds. If
RANDOM PLAY This feature, you do nothing, the system will then
when activated, plays the tracks on play the following tracks for 10
the CD in random order, rather than seconds each. When it plays a track
in the order they are recorded on the that you want to continue listening to,
CD. To activate Random Play, press press the SCAN/RPT button again.
and release the RDM button. You After all tracks on that disc are
will see RDM in the display. The sampled, the SCAN mode is
system will then select and play cancelled. Pressing the SCAN/RPT
tracks randomly. This continues button again will also deactivate this
until you deactivate Random Play by feature.
pressing RDM again.
Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is
(Optional) DISC (Preset 6) or DISC playing, the system will automatically
A Compact Disc changer is available (Preset 5) button. The next disc in switch to the CD changer and begin
for your vehicle. It holds up to 6 the changer is loaded and played play where it left off. If there are no
discs, providing several hours of when you press the DISC button. CDs in the changer, the display will
continuous entertainment. You DISC loads and plays the previous flash. You will have to select another
operate this CD changer with the disc. If you select an empty slot in mode (AM or FM) with the FM/AM
same controls used for the in-dash the magazine, the changer will, after button.
CD player. finding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot. This When you switch back to CD mode,
Load the desired CDs in the continues until it finds a CD to load the system selects the same unit (in-
magazine and load the magazine in and play. dash or changer) that was playing
the changer according to the when you switched out of CD mode.
instructions that came with the unit. If you load a CD in the in-dash player
Play only standard round discs. Odd- while the changer is playing a CD, To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or the system will stop the changer and RANDOM functions, refer to the in-
cause other problems. begin playing the in-dash CD. To dash player operating instructions.
select the changer again, press the
Press the CD/AUX button. You will CD/AUX button. Play will begin Protecting Compact Discs
see CD in the display. The system where it left off. Use the CD/AUX For information on how to handle
will start to play the first track of the button to switch between the player and protect compact discs, see page
first disc. When that disc ends, the and the changer. 225 .
next disc in the magazine is loaded
and played. After the last disc
finishes, the system returns to disc 1.
The band and frequency that the You can use any of five methods to
radio was last tuned to is displayed. find radio stations on the selected
To change bands, press the AM or band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO
FM button. On the FM band, ST will SELECT, and the preset buttons.
be displayed if the station is broad-
casting in stereo. Stereo
reproduction on AM is not available.
TUNE Use the TUNE/SEEK/ SCAN The SCAN function To store a frequency:
SKIP buttons to tune the radio to a samples all the stations with strong
desired frequency. Press the signals on the selected band. To 1. Select the desired band.
button to tune to a higher activate it, press the SCAN button,
frequency, or the button to tune then release it. You will see SCAN in 2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN
to a lower frequency. the display. The system will scan up function to tune the radio to a
the band for a station with a strong desired station.
SEEK The SEEK function signal. When it finds one, it will stop
searches the band for a station with and play that station for 3. Pick the preset button you want
a strong signal. To activate it, press approximately 5 seconds. If you do for that station. Press the button
the TUNE/SEEK/SKIP buttons on nothing, the system will then scan and hold it until you hear a beep.
either the or side until you for the next strong station and play
hear a beep, then release it. that for 5 seconds. When it plays a 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store the
Depending on which side you press, station that you want to continue desired station in all six preset
the system scans upward or down- listening to, press the SCAN button buttons.
ward from the current frequency. It again.
stops when it finds a station with a Once a stations frequency is stored,
strong signal. Preset You can store the simply press and release the proper
frequencies of your favourite radio preset button to tune to it.
stations in the six preset buttons.
Each button will store one frequency The preset frequencies will be lost if
on the AM band, and two your vehicles battery goes dead, is
frequencies on the FM band. disconnected, or the audio fuse is
removed.
CONTINUED
Digital Clock You can use the R (Preset 6) button If your vehicles battery is
The display of your audio system to quickly set the time to the nearest disconnected or goes dead, the time
usually shows the time when the hour. Press the R (Preset 6) button. setting will be lost. To set the time
ignition switch is in the If the displayed time is before the again, follow the setting procedure.
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) half hour, pressing R (Preset 6) sets
position. the clock back to the previous hour.
If the displayed time is after the half
To set the time, press the CLOCK hour, pressing R (Preset 6) sets the
button for more than 2 seconds until clock forward to the beginning of the
you hear a beep. The time display next hour.
will begin blinking.
For example:
To set the hours, press and hold the 1:06 will reset to 1:00
H (Preset 4) button until the hour 1:52 will reset to 2:00
advances to the desired time.
For best results when using CD-R/ VOL/PWR RDM CD BUTTON TUNE/SEEK/SKIP
KNOB BUTTON BUTTONS
CD-RW discs, use only high quality
discs labelled for audio use. When AM BUTTON RPT BUTTON
recording a CD-R/CD-RW, the
recording must be closed in order In all cases, play only standard round When the system reaches the end of
for the disc to be used by CD players. discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the disc, it will return to the begin-
the drive or cause other problems. ning and play the disc again.
You can switch to the radio while a You can use the TUNE/SEEK/SKIP With a disc playing, you can use the
CD is playing by pressing the AM or buttons while a disc is playing to REPEAT, RANDOM and SCAN
FM button. Press the CD button to select passages and change tracks. functions.
return to playing the CD. The CD
will begin playing where it left off. To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold the TUNE/SEEK/SKIP
If you turn the system off while a CD buttons. Press the side to move
is playing, either with the VOL/PWR forward. Press the side to move
knob or by turning off the ignition backward. Release the button when
switch, the disc will stay in the drive. the system reaches the point you
When you turn the system back on, want.
the CD will begin playing where it
left off. Each time you press and release the
side of the TUNE/SEEK/SKIP
Press the EJECT button to remove buttons, the system skips forward to
the disc from the drive. the beginning of the next track.
Press and release the side to
If you eject the disc, but do not skip backward to the beginning of
remove it from the slot, the system the current track. Press it again to
will automatically reload the disc skip to the beginning of the previous
after 15 seconds and put the CD track.
player in pause mode. To begin
playing the disc, press the CD button.
REPEAT To activate the Repeat SCAN This feature, when Protecting Compact Discs
feature, press the RPT (preset 4) activated, samples all the tracks on For information on how to handle
button. You will see RPT in the the CD in the order they are and protect compact discs, see page
display. The system continuously recorded on the CD. To activate the 225 .
replays the current track. Press the Scan feature, select the Scan mode
RPT button again to turn it off. by pressing the SCAN button. You
will see SCAN in the display. The
RANDOM PLAY This feature, system will then play the first track
when activated, plays the tracks on approximately 10 seconds. If you do
the CD in random order, rather than nothing, the system will then play
in the order they are recorded on the the following tracks for 10 seconds
CD. To activate Random Play, press each. When it plays a track that you
the RDM (preset 3) button. You will want to continue listening to, press
see RDM in the display. The system the SCAN button again. After all
will then select and play tracks tracks on that disc are sampled, the
randomly. This continues until you SCAN mode is cancelled. Pressing
deactivate Random Play by pressing the SCAN button again will also
RDM again. deactivate this feature.
Audio System
Audio System
Audio System
Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the
touch either surface. Do not place it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges. The small
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. and other contamination. To prevent plastic pieces causing this roughness
These, along with contamination warpage, keep CDs out of direct can flake off and fall on the re-
from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip sunlight and extreme heat. cording surface of the disc, causing
pens, can cause the CD to not play skipping or other problems. Remove
properly, or possibly jam in the drive. To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. these pieces by rubbing the inner
Wipe across the disc from the centre and outer edges with the side of a
to the outside edge. pencil or pen.
Audio System
Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system
(For some types) up () or down (). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next
or bottom of the button and hold it track each time you press the top
MODE BUTTON until the desired volume is reached, () of the CH button. Press the
then release it. bottom () to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
The MODE button changes the it again to return to the previous
mode. Pressing the button track. You will see the disc and track
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM or number in the display.
CD (if a CD is loaded).
Audio System
228
Before Driving
1. Because the fuel fill cap is on the 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
left side of the vehicle, park with You may hear a hissing sound as
that side closest to the service pressure inside the tank escapes.
station pumps.
For some types
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling The fuel fill cap is attached to the
on the tab of the drivers door. fuel filler with a tether to avoid
losing the cap. Put the attachment on
the fuel fill cap into the slit on the
fuel fill door.
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4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Refer to page 346 for high pressure
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do tighten it until it clicks at least washing of the vehicle.
not try to top off the tank, leave once.
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes. 6. Push the fuel fill door closed.
1. Shift to Park or neutral and set the 2. Standing in front of the vehicle,
parking brake. Pull the bonnet put your fingers between the front
release handle located under the edge of the bonnet and the front
lower corner of the dashboard. grille. The bonnet latch handle is
The bonnet will pop up slightly. above the H logo. Push this
handle up until it releases the
bonnet. Lift the bonnet.
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DIPSTICK
1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
cloth or paper towel.
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UPPER MARK
MAX
LOWER MARK
MIN
4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the
check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines. If
marks. it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant on page 290 for
If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper
see Adding Oil on page 286 . coolant.
There is a fuel cutoff switch behind After the switch has activated, it
the dashboard on the passengers FUEL CUTOFF SWITCH must be reset by pressing the button
door side. before the engine can be restarted.
Fuel Economy
The condition of your vehicle and Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a
your driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to
important things that affect the fuel driving moderately. Rapid acceler- warm-up a cold engine by letting it
consumption. ation, abrupt cornering, and hard idle for a long time. You can drive
braking use more fuel. away in about a minute, no matter
Vehicle Condition how cold it is outside. The engine
Always maintain your vehicle accord- Always drive in the highest gear that will warm up faster, and you get
ing to the maintenance schedule. allows the engine to run and acceler- better fuel economy. To cut down on
This will keep it in top operating ate smoothly. the number of cold starts, try to
condition. combine several short trips into one.
Depending on traffic conditions, try
An important part of that mainte- to maintain a constant speed. Every The air conditioning (on some types)
nance is the Owners Maintenance time you slow down and speed up, puts an extra load on the engine
Checks (see page 283 ). For your vehicle uses extra fuel. which makes it use more fuel. Turn
example, an underinflated tyre off the A/C to cut down on air condi-
causes more rolling resistance, tioning use. Use the flow-through
which uses fuel. It also wears out ventilation when the outside air
faster, so check the tyre pressure at temperature is moderate.
least monthly.
Modifying your vehicle, or installing capacity, they can interfere with the
some non-Honda accessories, can operation of your vehicle, or even
make your vehicle unsafe. Before Improper accessories or cause the airbags to deploy.
you make any modifications or add modifications can affect your
any accessories, be sure to read the vehicles handling, stability, Before installing any accessory:
following information. and performance, and cause
a crash in which you can be Make sure the accessory does not
Accessories hurt or killed. obscure any lights, or interfere
Your dealer has genuine Honda with proper vehicle operation or
accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this performance.
personalize your vehicle. These owners manual regarding
accessories have been designed and accessories and Be sure electronic accessories do
approved for your vehicle. modifications. not overload electrical circuits
(see pages 377 and 379 ).
Non-Honda accessories are usually
designed for universal applications. When properly installed, cellular Have the installer contact your
Although aftermarket accessories phones, alarms, two-way radios, and dealer for assistance before
may fit on your vehicle, they may not low-powered audio systems should installing any electronic accessory.
meet factory specifications, and not interfere with your vehicles
could adversely affect your vehicles computer-controlled systems, such If possible, have your dealer inspect
handling and stability (see as the SRS and anti-lock brake the final installation.
Modifications on page 240 for system.
additional information).
However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your vehicles electrical system
Carrying Luggage
Carrying Luggage
Carrying Luggage
244
Driving
This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......................... 246 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
starting the engine under various Starting the Engine........................ 247 System......................................... 264
conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather Driving in Bad Weather ................ 267
manual and automatic transmissions at High Altitude ..................... 248 Towing a Trailer ............................ 269
(CVT). It also includes important Manual Transmission.................... 248
information on parking your vehicle, Recommended Shift Points ...... 249
the braking system, and facts you Maximum Allowable Speeds .... 250
need if you are planning to tow a Automatic Transmission (CVT) .. 251
trailer. Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............. 251
Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 251
Shift Lever Positions ................. 252
Honda CVT 7 Speed Mode.. 255
7-Speed Auto Shift Mode ...... 255
7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode ................................... 256
Shift Lock Release ..................... 258
Parking ............................................ 259
Parking Tips ........................... 259
The Braking System...................... 260
Brake Wear Indicators .............. 260
Brake System Design................ 261
Anti-lock Brakes ........................ 261
Important Safety
Reminders .......................... 262
ABS Indicator ......................... 262
Driving 245
Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks 5. Check the adjustment of the seat 10. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
and adjustments every day before (see page 124 ). (II) position. Check the indicators
you drive your vehicle. in the instrument panel.
6. Check the adjustment of the
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see 11. Start the engine (see page 247 ).
and outside lights are clean and pages 137 and 138 ).
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, 12. Check the gauges and indicators
or ice. 7. Check the adjustment of the in the instrument panel (see page
steering wheel (see page 109 ). 86 ).
2. Check that the bonnet and tailgate
are fully closed. 8. Make sure the doors are securely
closed.
3. Visually check the tyres. If a tyre
looks low, use a gauge to check its 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
pressure. your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page 18 ).
4. Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened down
securely.
246 Driving
1. Apply the parking brake. 4. Without touching the accelerator 5. If the engine does not start within
pedal, turn the ignition key to the 15 seconds, or starts but stalls
2. In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. If the engine right away, repeat step 4 with the
electrical accessories to reduce does not start right away, do not accelerator pedal pressed half-way
the drain on the battery. hold the key in the START (III) down. If the engine starts, release
position for more than 15 seconds pressure on the accelerator pedal
3. Manual transmission: at a time. Pause for at least 10 so the engine does not race.
Push the clutch pedal down all the seconds before trying again.
way and shift the transmission to 6. If the engine still does not start,
neutral. press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
Automatic transmission (CVT): The Immobilizer System (on some starting in order to clear flooding.
Make sure the shift lever is in types) protects your vehicle from As before, keep the ignition key in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. theft. If an improperly-coded key (or the START (III) position for no
other device) is used, the engines more than 15 seconds. Return to
fuel system is disabled. See step 5 if the engine does not start.
Immobilizer System on page 112 . If it starts, lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal so the engine
does not race.
Driving 247
Starting in Cold Weather at High 1. Turn off all electrical accessories Manual Transmission
Altitude (Above 2,400 metres/ to reduce the drain on the battery.
8,000 feet)
An engine is harder to start in cold 2. Push the accelerator pedal half-
weather. The thinner air found at way to the floor and hold it there
high altitude above 2,400 meters while starting the engine. Do not
(8,000 feet) adds to the problem. hold the ignition key in the
Use the following procedure: START (III) position for more
than 15 seconds. When the engine
starts, release the accelerator
pedal gradually as the engine
speeds up and smooths out.
248 Driving
Manual Transmission
When slowing down, you can get 1st to 2nd 24 km/h (15 mph)
extra braking from the engine by 2nd to 3rd 40 km/h (25 mph)
shifting to a lower gear. This extra 3rd to 4th 64 km/h (40 mph)
braking can help you maintain a safe 4th to 5th 75 km/h (47 mph)
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 tachometers red zone in
the lower gear. Refer to the
Maximum Allowable Speeds Chart.
Driving 249
Manual Transmission
250 Driving
Continuously Variable Shift Lever Position Indicator The D indicator comes on for a
Transmission (CVT) few seconds when you turn the
(For some types) ignition switch to the ON (II)
Hondas Continuously Variable position. If it flashes while driving (in
Transmissions unique design any shift position), it indicates a
provides a smooth, constant flow of possible problem in the transmission.
power. It is electronically controlled Avoid rapid acceleration, and have
for more precise operation and the transmission checked by your
better fuel economy. dealer as soon as possible.
Driving 251
Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: Park (P) This position mechani-
P to R Press the brake pedal and cally locks the transmission. Use
SHIFT LEVER press the release button. Park whenever you are turning off or
R to P starting the engine. To shift out of
N to R Press the release button. Park, you must press on the brake
S to L pedal, have your foot off the accelera-
L to S tor pedal, and press the release
S to D button on the front of the shift lever.
D to N Move the shift lever.
D to S If you have done all of the above and
N to D still cannot move the lever out of
R to N Park, see Shift Lock Release on page
RELEASE BUTTON 258 .
You cannot shift out of Park with the
The shift lever has six positions. It brake pedal depressed when the
must be in Park or neutral to start ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or
the engine. When you are stopped in the ACCESSORY (I) position.
D, S, L, N or R, press firmly on the
brake pedal and keep your foot off
the accelerator pedal. When you
start along a slope to go uphill, be
sure to apply the parking brake in
addition to using the foot brake
because creeping may be less
effective.
252 Driving
Reverse (R) To shift from re- Neutral (N) Use neutral if you
verse to Park, see the explanation need to restart a stalled engine, or if
under Park. To shift to reverse from it is necessary to stop briefly with
neutral, come to a complete stop first. the engine idling. Always shift to
Press the release button before Park position if you need to leave the
shifting into reverse from neutral. vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another position.
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Driving 253
Sport (S) Selecting Sport shifts Low (L) To shift to Low, press For faster acceleration when in D or
the transmission into a lower range the release button on the front of the S, the transmission will automatically
of ratios for better acceleration and shift lever. Use Low to get more kick down to a lower range of
increased engine braking. Use Sport power when climbing, and for ratios by pushing the accelerator
when you are going down a steep hill. maximum engine braking when pedal to the floor.
going down steep hills.
254 Driving
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Driving 255
The following are the procedures to 2. Press the 7 Speed Mode Main
change to the 7-speed manual shift Switch.
mode. The currently-selected speed will
be shown in the shift indicator of
1. Move the shift lever to the D or the instrument panel.
S position.
3. Press the steering shift switch (
Select the shift position that or switch).
matches the way of driving (see The M indicator in the
pages 253 and 254 ). instrument panel will come on and
the selected speed will be shown
on the shift indicator.
256 Driving
Execute this operation after If you stop without pressing the shift The 7-speed manual shift mode will
confirming that the M indicator is switch, the speed will be not function under the following
illuminated. automatically shifted down to the conditions.
2nd speed. If you want to start from
The 7-speed manual shift mode the 1st speed, press the switch. When shifting up with the vehicle
allows shifting of the 1st to 7th stopped, you cannot go any further
position. To release the 7-speed manual shift than the 3rd speed.
To shift, press the steering shift mode and return to the ordinary
switch ( or switch). automatic transmission (CVT), When shifting down during
To shift up, press the switch. either press the 7 Speed Mode Main running, no shift-down will take
To shift down, press the switch. Switch or move the shift lever to place when the shifting down
another position. When moving the causes over-revving of the engine.
No more than two speeds can be shift lever, be careful not to operate
changed at a time. incorrectly (see page 252 ). No shift-up will take place when
less than the set-up engine
Under certain conditions, the manual When the engine is stopped in the revolutions.
shift mode may shift to the over- 7-speed manual shift mode,
drive in the D position. At this time, restarting returns the system to the No shifting will take place when
the shift indicator displays 7. ordinary automatic transmission pressing and switches
(CVT). simultaneously.
If you keep depressing the
accelerator pedal without pressing No shifting will take place when
the shift switch, the speed will be pressing one of the two shift
automatically shifted up just before switches with another shift switch
the tachometers red zone. being pressed.
Driving 257
258 Driving
Parking
Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips
you park your vehicle. The indicator the front wheels away from the curb. Make sure the sunroof (on some
on the instrument panel shows that If you have a manual transmission, types) and the windows are closed.
the parking brake is not fully re- put it in first gear.
leased; it does not indicate that the Turn off the lights.
parking brake is firmly set. Make If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn
sure the parking brake is set firmly the front wheels toward the curb. If Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
or your vehicle may roll if it is you have a manual transmission, put in the luggage area, or take them
parked on an incline. it in reverse gear. with you.
If your vehicle has an automatic Make sure the parking brake is fully Lock the doors and tailgate with
transmission (CVT), set the parking released before driving away. the key or the remote transmitter
brake before you put the Driving with the parking brake (on some types).
transmission in Park. This keeps the partially set can overheat or damage
vehicle from moving and putting the rear brakes. Never park over dry leaves, tall
pressure on the parking mechanism grass, or other flammable materi-
in the transmission making it als. The three way catalytic con-
easier to move the shift lever out of verter gets very hot, and could
Park when you want to drive away. cause these materials to catch on
fire.
Driving 259
Your vehicle is equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models
wheels may be disc or drum, up heat and reduces their effective- have audible brake wear indicators.
depending on the model. A power ness. Use the engine to assist the On some types, they are also on the
assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes by downshifting to a lower rear brakes.
on the brake pedal. The ABS (on gear and taking your foot off the
some types) helps you retain accelerator pedal. When the brake pads need replacing,
steering control when braking very you will hear a distinctive metallic
hard. Check your brakes after driving screeching sound when you apply
through deep water. Apply the the brakes. If you do not have the
Put your foot on the brake pedal only brakes moderately to see if they feel brake pads replaced, they will begin
when you intend to brake. Resting normal. If not, apply them gently and screeching all the time.
your foot on the pedal keeps the frequently until they do. Since a
brakes applied lightly, causing them longer distance is needed to stop Your brakes may sometimes squeal
to build up heat. Heat build-up can with wet brakes, be extra cautious or squeak when you apply them
reduce how well your brakes work. It and alert in your driving. lightly. Do not confuse this with the
also keeps your brake lights on all brake wear indicators. They make a
the time, confusing drivers behind very audible screeching.
you.
260 Driving
Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the
The hydraulic system that operates (For some types) brake pedal; this defeats the
the brakes has two separate circuits. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) helps purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS
Each circuit works diagonally across to prevent the wheels from locking work for you by always keeping firm,
the vehicle (the left-front brake is up and skidding during hard braking, steady pressure on the brake pedal
connected with the right-rear brake, allowing you to retain steering con- as you steer away from the hazard.
etc.). If one circuit should develop a trol. This is sometimes referred to as
problem, you will still have braking stomp and steer.
at two wheels. When the front tyres skid, you lose
steering control; the vehicle You will feel a pulsation in the brake
continues straight ahead even pedal when the ABS activates, and
though you turn the steering wheel. you may hear some noise. This is
The ABS helps to prevent lock-up normal; it is the ABS rapidly
and helps you retain steering control pumping the brakes.
Front by pumping the brakes rapidly; much
faster than a person can do it. Activation varies with the amount of
traction your tyres have. On dry pave-
The ABS also balances the front-to- ment, you will need to press on the
rear braking distribution according brake pedal very hard before you ac-
to vehicle loading. tivate the ABS. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
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Driving 261
Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a ABS Indicator
ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or
ABS INDICATOR
distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
vehicle; it only helps with steering snow, than a vehicle without anti-
control during braking. You should lock. Slow down and allow a greater
always maintain a safe following dis- distance between vehicles under
tance from other vehicles. those conditions.
262 Driving
Driving 263
The Vehicle Stability Assist system The VSA system cannot enhance the VSA Activation Indicator
helps to stabilize the vehicle during vehicles driving stability in all
cornering if the vehicle turns more situations and does not control your VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
or less than desired. It also assists vehicles entire braking system. It is
you in maintaining traction while still your responsibility to drive and
accelerating on loose or slippery corner at reasonable speeds and to
road surfaces. It does this by leave a sufficient margin of safety.
regulating the engines output, and
by selectively applying braking.
264 Driving
VSA System Indicator If the VSA system indicator comes VSA Off Switch
on while driving, pull to the side of In certain unusual conditions when
VSA SYSTEM INDICATOR the road when it is safe and turn off your vehicle gets stuck in shallow
the engine. Reset the system by mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
restarting the engine, and watch the to free it with the VSA temporarily
VSA system indicator. If the switched off. When the VSA system
indicator remains on, or comes back is off, the traction control system is
on while driving, have the VSA also off. You should only attempt to
system inspected by your dealer. free your vehicle with the VSA off if
you are not able to free it when the
If the indicator does not come on VSA is on.
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON (II) position, there may be a Immediately after freeing your
problem with the VSA system. Have vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on
The VSA system indicator (see page your dealer inspect your vehicle as again. We do not recommend driving
93 ) comes on and stays on when soon as possible. your vehicle with the VSA and
there is a problem with the VSA traction control systems switched off.
system. The VSA activation indicator Without VSA, your vehicle will have
will also come on. normal braking and cornering ability,
but it will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.
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Driving 265
266 Driving
Driving 267
268 Driving
The total weight of the trailer and The trailer nose load should never
towbar (with/without brakes) plus exceed 70 kg (155 lbs). This is the
its luggage must not exceed the amount of weight the trailer puts
maximum towing weight. See page on the towbar when it is fully-
389 . loaded. As a rule of thumb for a
trailer weights of less than 700 kg
(1,550 lbs), the trailer nose load
should be 10 percent of the total
trailer package.
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Driving 269
For example, if the trailer and its The maximum towing weight
load weigh 225 kg (500 lbs), the must not exceed the specified limit
trailer nose load should be 22.5 kg as shown on page 389 . Exceeding load limits or
(50 lbs). Adjust trailers luggage to improperly loading your
change the trailer nose load. Start This weight will be estimated on vehicle and trailer can cause
by putting approximately normal driving below 1,000 meters a crash in which you can be
60 percent of the luggage toward elevation. seriously injured or killed.
the front and 40 percent toward
the rear. With a trailer package of If you tow a trailer in mountainous Check the loading of your
more than 700 kg (1,550 lbs), you conditions, remember to reduce vehicle and trailer carefully
may need to adjust the luggage 10% of the combined vehicle and before starting to drive.
weight toward the rear. Never trailer weights from the maximum
load the trailer so the back is towing weight for every 1,000
heavier than the front. This takes meters of elevation.
weight off your vehicles rear axle
and reduces traction. Please consider that the instal-
lation of optionals (and trailer nose
The maximum permissible weight load when towing a trailer) will
must not exceed the specified limit reduce the loading capacity.
as shown on page 389 .
Towing a load that is too heavy can
The maximum permissible weight seriously affect your vehicles
is total weight of the vehicle, handling and performance. It can
driver, passengers, luggage and also damage the engine and
towbar. drivetrain.
270 Driving
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Driving 271
272 Driving
Additional Trailer Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist The lights and brakes on your
There may be laws requiring special When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working
outside mirrors when you are towing driving away, be sure to check the properly.
a trailer. Check the local laws in the following:
country. Even if there are no legal Your vehicle tyres and spare are
requirements, you should install The vehicle has been properly properly inflated, and the trailer
special mirrors if you cannot clearly serviced, and the tyres, brakes, tyres and spare are inflated as
see behind you, or if the trailer suspension, and cooling system recommended by the trailer
creates a blind spot. are in good operating condition. maker.
Ask your trailer sales or rental If you tow frequently, follow the Be sure to check regulations
agency if any other items are Severe Conditions maintenance concerning the maximum speed or
recommended or required for your schedule. driving restrictions for vehicles
towing situation. towing trailers. If you are driving
The trailer has been properly across several countries, check
serviced and is in good condition. each countrys requirements
before leaving home, because
All weights and loads are within regulations may vary.
limits (see pages 269 and 270 ).
Operating speed when towing a
The towbar, safety chains, and any trailer is restricted to 100 km/h
other attachments are secure. (62 mph).
Driving 273
Driving Safely With a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears For some types
The added weight, length, and Drive slower than normal in all When driving uphill and downhill,
height of a trailer will affect your driving situations, and obey posted use the 7-speed manual shift mode to
vehicles handling and performance, speed limits for vehicles with trailers. provide the proper engine power and
so driving with a trailer requires If you have an automatic engine braking on each position.
some special driving skills and transmission (CVT), use the D Select seventh, sixth, fifth, fourth,
techniques. position or 7-speed manual shift third, second or first position;
mode (for some types) when towing depending on the vehicle speeds and
For your safety and the safety of a trailer on level roads. You can road conditions.
others, take time to practice driving select S position or 7-speed manual
manoeuvres before heading for the shift mode (for some types) when
open road, and follow the guidelines towing a trailer in hilly terrain. (See
discussed below. Driving on Hills in the next page
for additional gear information.)
274 Driving
Making Turns and Braking Driving on Hills If you must stop when facing uphill,
Make turns more slowly and wider When climbing hills, closely watch use the foot brake or parking brake.
than normal. The trailer tracks a your high temperature indicator. If Do not try to hold the vehicle in
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it the indicator remains on, turn the air place by pressing on the accelerator,
can hit or run over something the conditioning off, reduce speed and, if as this can cause the automatic
vehicle misses. Allow more time and necessary, pull to the side of the transmission (CVT) to overheat.
distance for braking. Do not brake or road to let the engine cool.
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknife or turn over.
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Driving 275
276 Driving
Maintenance
Regularly maintaining your vehicle is Maintenance Schedule .................. 278 Battery ............................................ 309
the best way to protect your invest- Required Maintenance Record .... 282 Replacing the Battery.................... 312
ment. You will be rewarded with Owner Maintenance Checks ........ 283 Wiper Blades .................................. 314
safer, more economical, trouble-free Fluid Locations............................... 284 Air Conditioning System ............... 317
driving. This section lists items that Engine Oil ....................................... 286 Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 318
need to be checked regularly and Adding Oil................................... 286 Replacement ............................... 318
explains how to check them. It also Recommended Oil ..................... 286 Drive Belts ...................................... 320
details some simple maintenance Additives ..................................... 287 Tyres ............................................... 321
tasks you can do yourself. The Changing the Oil and Filter ...... 287 Inflation ....................................... 321
maintenance schedule shows you Cooling System .............................. 290 Inspection ................................... 322
when these things need to be done. Adding Engine Coolant ............. 290 Maintenance ............................... 323
Replacing Engine Coolant ........ 292 Tyre Rotation ............................. 323
Windscreen Washers .................... 296 Replacing Tyres and Wheels ... 324
Transmission Fluid ........................ 297 Wheels and Tyres ...................... 325
Automatic Winter Tyres .............................. 326
Transmission (CVT) ............. 297 Tyre Chains ................................ 326
Manual Transmission ............... 299 Lights .............................................. 328
Brake and Clutch Fluid ................. 299 Headlight Aiming ...................... 330
Brake System ............................. 300 Headlights with High Voltage
Clutch System ............................ 300 Discharge Tubes ................... 330
Air Cleaner Element ...................... 301 Replacing Bulbs ......................... 330
Fuel Filter ....................................... 302 Storing Your Vehicle ..................... 342
Bonnet Latch .................................. 302
Spark Plugs ..................................... 303
Replacement ....................... 303, 306
Specifications ..................... 305, 308
Maintenance 277
Maintenance Schedule
The Required Maintenance Schedule The services and time or distance We recommend the use of genuine
specifies all maintenance required to intervals shown in the maintenance Honda parts and fluids or their
keep your vehicle in peak operating schedule assume you will use your equivalent whenever you have
condition. Maintenance work should vehicle as normal transportation for maintenance done. These are the
be performed in accordance with the passengers and their possessions. same high-quality items that went
standards and specifications of You should also follow these into your vehicle when it was new, so
Honda by properly trained and recommendations: you can be sure they fit and perform
equipped technicians. Your flawlessly.
authorized dealer meets all of these Avoid exceeding your vehicles
requirements. load limit. This puts excess strain
on the engine, brakes, and many
In EU countries, follow the other parts of your vehicle.
Maintenance Schedule in the
separate service information booklet Operate your vehicle on
that came with your vehicle. reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit.
278 Maintenance
M A I N T E N A N C E
Severe Every 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or 6 months
Replace engine oil filter 1
Normal free operation of your vehicle.
Severe Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months Due to regional and climatic
Clean air cleaner element (Dry type only) Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) differences, some additional
Replace air cleaner element Every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) servicing may be required.
Inspect valve clearance Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) Please consult your warranty
Replace fuel filter2
booklet for a more detailed
Replace spark plugs Iridium type Every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Normal type Every 40,000 km (25,000 miles)
description.
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant 200,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years, then every
100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
S C H E D U L E
2 : Refer to page 302 for replacement information under driving conditions.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 279
Severe
CVT Normal
Severe
Inspect front and rear brakes Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace dust and pollen filter (if equipped)
Rotate tyres (Check tyre inflation and condition at Rotate tyres every 10,000 km (6,250 miles)
least once per month)
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months
M A I N T E N A N C E
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluid
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
280 Maintenance
M A I N T E N A N C E
conditions, the items described below must be serviced according to the
maintenance schedule indicated as Severe.
Severe Conditions:
A: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip, or in freezing temperatures,
driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip.
B: Driving in extremely hot [over 35C (95F)] conditions.
C: Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
D:Trailer towing (if applicable), driving with a loaded roof rack, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
E: Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
F: Driving more than 20,000 km (12,500 miles) per year, or driving at high
speed frequently.
S C H E D U L E
Items Condition
Transmission fluid
M/T B, D
CVT B, C, D, F
Maintenance 281
Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your vehicle.
20,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month 120,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month
12,500 Mi. 75,000 Mi.
(or 12 Mo.) (or 72 Mo.)
Date Date
40,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month 140,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month
25,000 Mi. 87,500 Mi.
(or 24 Mo.) (or 84 Mo.)
Date Date
60,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month 160,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month
37,500 Mi. 100,000 Mi.
(or 36 Mo.) (or 96 Mo.)
Date Date
80,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month 180,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month
50,000 Mi. 112,500 Mi.
(or 48 Mo.) (or 108 Mo.)
Date Date
100,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month 200,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month
62,500 Mi. 125,000 Mi.
(or 60 Mo.) (or 120 Mo.)
Date Date
282 Maintenance
You should check the following Automatic transmission (CVT) Air conditioning system (on some
items at the use or specified intervals. Check the fluid level monthly. See types) Check its operation
page 297 . weekly. See page 317 .
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See Brakes and clutch Check the Windscreen demister Operate
page 234 . fluid level monthly. See page 299 . the heater and air conditioning
and check the demister vents
Engine coolant level Check the Brake pedal Check the brake monthly.
radiator reserve tank every time pedal for smooth operation.
you fill the fuel tank. See page 236 . Lights Check the operation of
Parking brake Check the the headlights, position lights, tail-
Windscreen washer fluid Check parking brake lever for smooth lights, high-mount brake light,
the level in the reservoir monthly. operation. turn signals, brake lights and
If weather conditions cause you to licence plate lights monthly. See
use the washers frequently, check Tyres Check the tyre pressure page 328 .
the reservoir each time you stop monthly. Examine the tread for
for fuel. See page 296 . wear and foreign objects. See page Doors Check the tailgate and
321 . all doors including the rear doors
Windscreen wipers Check the for smooth opening/closing and
wiper condition monthly. If the Battery Check its condition and secure locking.
wipers do not wipe the windscreen the terminals for corrosion
securely, check them for wear, monthly. See page 309 . Horn Check the horn operation.
cracks, and other damage.
Maintenance 283
Fluid Locations
RADIATOR CAP
284 Maintenance
Fluid Locations
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap)
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
RADIATOR CAP
Maintenance 285
Engine Oil
Adding Oil Pour the oil slowly and carefully so Select the proper SAE viscosity oil
you do not spill any. Clean up any for your vehicle according to this
spills immediately. Spilled oil could chart:
damage components in the engine
compartment. Always use a fuel-efficient oil that
says API Service SL or higher grade.
Recommended Oil This oil is formulated to help your
European models engine use less fuel.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engines performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
detergent oil. It is highly
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP recommended that you use genuine
Honda Motor Oil, ACEA A1/B1,
To add oil, unscrew and remove the ACEA A3/B3, or ACEA A5/B5.
engine oil fill cap on top of the valve in your vehicle for as long as you
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the own it.
engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely. Except for European models
Let the engine warm up and turn off Oil is a major contributor to your
the engine, let it sit for engines performance and longevity.
approximately 3 minutes, then check Always use a premium-grade deter- Ambient Temperature
the oil level. Do not fill above the gent oil. It is highly recommended
upper mark; you could damage the that you use genuine Honda Motor 1: European models
engine. Oil in your vehicle for as long as you 2: Except for European models
own it.
286 Maintenance
Engine Oil
CONTINUED
Maintenance 287
Engine Oil
288 Maintenance
Engine Oil
6. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 8. Replace the engine oil fill cap. 10.Turn off the engine, let it sit for
then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure approximately 3 minutes, then
Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within check the oil level. If necessary,
39 Nm (4.0 kgfm , 29 lbfft) five seconds. If it does not, turn off add oil to bring the level to the
the engine and reinspect your upper mark on the dipstick.
7. Refill the engine with the recom- work.
mended oil.
9. Run the engine until warmed up,
Engine oil change capacity then check the drain bolt and oil Improper disposal of engine oil can
(including filter): filter for leaks. be harmful to the environment. If
3.6 (3.8 US qt , 3.2 Imp qt) you change your own oil, please
dispose of the used oil properly. Put
it in a sealed container and take it to
a recycling centre. Do not discard it
in a waste bin or dump it on the
ground.
Maintenance 289
Cooling System
290 Maintenance
Cooling System
MAX
RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK MIN
4. The coolant level should be up to 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX
coolant if it is low. and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Maintenance 291
Cooling System
292 Maintenance
Cooling System
DRAIN
PLUG
4. Loosen the drain plug on the 5. To remove the reserve tank to 6. Remove the reserve tank cap, and
bottom of the radiator. The drain the coolant, remove the air remove the mounting bolt with a
coolant will drain through the cleaner hose, and remove the wrench. Then remove the reserve
splash guard. cover (see page 332 ). tank from its holder by pulling it
straight up and drain the coolant
into an appropriate container.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 293
Cooling System
7. Put the reserve tank back in place. 9. When the coolant stops draining, FILLER NECK
Reinstall and tighten the mounting tighten the drain plug at the
bolt securely. bottom of the radiator.
Fill up to here
294 Maintenance
Cooling System
The cooling system capacity is: 15. Start the engine and let it run until
the radiator cooling fan comes on
With 5-speed Manual Transmission: at least twice. Then stop the
3.9 (1.03 US gal , 0.86 Imp gal)1 engine.
3.3 (0.87 US gal , 0.73 Imp gal)2
(For engine type: L12A1, L12A3, 16. Make sure the engine and radiator
L13A1, L13A2, L13A4, L13A5) are cool to touch.
3.8 (1.00 US gal , 0.84 Imp gal) Remove the radiator cap. Fill the
(For engine type: L15A1, L15A6) radiator with coolant up to the
3.7 (0.98 US gal , 0.81 Imp gal) base of the filler neck.
(For engine type: GD1) MAX
RESERVE TANK MIN 17.Start the engine and hold it at
With Continuously Variable 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan
Transmission (CVT): 11. Start the engine and let it run for comes on. Turn off the engine.
3.8 (1.00 US gal , 0.84 Imp gal)1 about 30 seconds. Then turn off Check the coolant level in the
3.2 (0.85 US gal , 0.70 Imp gal)2 the engine. radiator and add coolant if needed.
(For engine type: L12A1, L12A3,
L13A1, L13A2, L13A4, L13A5) 12. Check the level in the radiator, 18. Install the radiator cap, and
3.7 (0.98 US gal , 0.81 Imp gal) add coolant if needed. tighten it fully.
(For engine type: L15A1, L15A6)
3.6 (0.95 US gal , 0.79 Imp gal) 13. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX 19. If necessary, fill the reserve tank
(For engine type: GD1) mark. Install the reserve tank cap. to the MAX mark. Install the
reserve tank cap.
1 : With air conditioning system 14. Install the radiator cap, and
2 : Without air conditioning tighten it to the first stop.
system
Maintenance 295
Windscreen Washers
Check the level in the windscreen LEVEL GAUGE When you refill the reservoir, clean
washer reservoir at least monthly the edges of the windscreen wiper
during normal use. In bad weather, blades with windscreen washer fluid
when you use the washers often, on a clean cloth. This will help to
check the level every time you stop condition the blade edges.
for fuel. This reservoir supplies the
windscreen and rear window
washers.
Do not use engine antifreeze or a
The windscreen washer reservoir is vinegar/water solution in the
located behind the headlight. windscreen washer reservoir.
296 Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
CONTINUED
Maintenance 297
Transmission Fluid
5. If the level is below the lower Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so 7. Insert the dipstick all the way back
mark, add fluid into the filler hole you do not spill any. Clean up any into the transmission securely as
to bring it to the level between the spills immediately. Spilled fluid could shown in the illustration.
upper and lower marks. damage components in the engine
compartment. The transmission should be drained
6. To check the accurate level, start and refilled with new fluid according
the engine again. Hold it at 1,500 For EU models to the time and distance recommen-
rpm until the radiator fan comes If you drive at high speed in high dations in the maintenance schedule.
on and rotate it twice. temperatures [above 35C (95F)],
the transmission fluid should be If you are not sure how to add fluid,
Always use genuine Honda CVT changed when you reach 40,000 km contact your dealer.
(Continuously Variable (25,000 miles) or 2 years, whichever
Transmission) Fluid. comes first.
298 Maintenance
Manual Transmission If genuine Honda MTF is not Brake and Clutch Fluid
available, you may use an API Check the fluid level in the reser-
FILLER BOLT service SJ or higher grade motor oil voirs monthly. There are up to two
with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or reservoirs, depending on the model.
10W-40 as a temporary replacement. They are:
However, motor oil does not contain
the proper additives and continued Brake fluid reservoir (all models)
use can cause stiffer shifting. Clutch fluid reservoir
Replace as soon as it is convenient. (manual transmission only)
Maintenance 299
Brake System Clutch System Low fluid level can indicate a leak in
(Manual transmission only) the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.
MAX
MAX MIN
MIN
The fluid level should be between
the MIN and MAX marks on the side The fluid level should be between
of the reservoir. If the level is at or the MIN and MAX marks on the side
below the MIN mark, your brake of the reservoir. If it is not, add
system needs attention. Have the brake fluid to bring it up to that level.
brake system inspected for leaks or Use the same fluid specified for the
worn brake pads. brake system.
300 Maintenance
Cleaning
On vehicles with dry type air cleaner
element
The air cleaner element should also
be cleaned according to the mainte-
nance schedule.
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
Clean the air cleaner element by
blowing compressed air through it in The air cleaner element is inside the 2. Remove the old air cleaner
the opposite direction to normal air air cleaner housing on the right side element.
flow. If you do not have access to of the engine compartment.
compressed air (such as a service 3. Carefully clean the inside of the
station), ask your dealer to do this To replace it: air cleaner housing with a damp
service. rag.
1. Unsnap the four clips and remove
Follow the replacement procedure the air cleaner housing cover. 4. Place the new air cleaner element
for removal and reinstallation. in the air cleaner housing.
Maintenance 301
302 Maintenance
Spark Plugs
IGNITION COIL
1. Remove the two holding bolts by 3. Use a wrench to remove the bolt
using a wrench. Remove the cover holding the ignition coil. Remove
by pulling it straight up. the ignition coil by pulling it
straight out.
2. Clean off any dirt and oil that have 4. Disconnect the wire connector
collected around the ignition coils. from the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 303
Spark Plugs
5. Remove the spark plug with a 16 6. Put the new spark plug into the 7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do
mm (5/8 inch) spark plug socket. socket, then screw it into the hole. not have a torque wrench, tighten
Screw it in by hand so you do not the spark plug 2/3 of a turn after it
crossthread it. contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
18 Nm (1.8 kgfm , 13 lbfft)
304 Maintenance
Spark Plugs
Specifications:
1.2 engine model, 1.3 engine
Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A model, 1.4 engine model and 1.5
spark plug that is too loose can SOHC engine model
IGNITION COILS
overheat and damage the engine. NGK: BKR6E-11
Overtightening can cause damage to DENSO: K20PR-U11
the threads in the cylinder head.
Spark Plug Gap:
8. Install the ignition coil. Reinstall 1.1 mm (0.04 in) 00.1 mm
the bolt.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 305
Spark Plugs
Replacement
(1.5 SOHC VTEC engine model)
BOLTS CONNECTOR BOLT
1. Remove the two holding bolts by 3. Use a wrench to remove the bolt 5. Remove the spark plug with a 16
using a wrench. Remove the cover holding the ignition coil. Remove mm (5/8 inch) spark plug socket.
by pulling it straight up. the ignition coil by pulling it
straight out.
2. Clean off any dirt and oil that have
collected around the ignition coils. 4. Disconnect the wire connector
from the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.
306 Maintenance
Spark Plugs
6. Put the new spark plug into the 7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do
socket, then screw it into the hole. not have a torque wrench, tighten
Screw it in by hand so you do not the spark plug 2/3 of a turn after it
crossthread it. contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
18 Nm (1.8 kgfm , 13 lbfft)
CONTINUED
Maintenance 307
Spark Plugs
Specifications:
1.5 SOHC VTEC engine model
NGK: IZFR6K13
IGNITION COILS DENSO: SKJ20DR-M13
308 Maintenance
Battery
CONTINUED
Maintenance 309
Battery
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Check the battery terminals for
corrosion (a white or yellowish
powder). To remove it, cover the
terminals with a solution of baking
soda and water. It will bubble up and
turn brown. When this stops, wash it
off with plain water. Dry off the
battery with a cloth or paper towel.
Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
310 Maintenance
Battery
CONTINUED
Maintenance 311
Charging the battery with the cables On vehicles with automatic transmission BATTERY NEGATIVE BATTERY
BRACKET TERMINAL STAY
connected can seriously damage (For some types)
your vehicles electronic controls. Whenever the battery has been
Detach the battery cables before disconnected, wait more than 10
connecting the battery to a charger. seconds after turning the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position before
On vehicles with audio system you start the engine.
When the battery is disconnected,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be cancelled. You will need to
reset the clock according to the POSITIVE TERMINAL COVER NUT
instructions of the audio system.
(For EU countries)
When you remove and replace the
battery, always follow the
maintenance instructions.
312 Maintenance
4. Open the positive battery terminal To install a new battery, reverse this
cover. Loosen the bolt on the procedure.
positive battery cable, then
disconnect the cable from the This symbol on the battery
positive () terminal. means that this product must
not be treated as household
5. Loosen the nut on each side of the waste.
battery bracket with a wrench.
Maintenance 313
Wiper Blades
1. Raise the wiper arm off the 2. Disconnect the blade assembly
windscreen. from the wiper arm by pushing in
Raise the drivers side first, then the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
the passengers side. while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
314 Maintenance
Wiper Blades
3. Remove the blade from its holder 4. Examine the new wiper blades. If
by grasping the closed end of the they have no plastic or metal rein-
blade. Pull firmly until the open forcement along the back edge,
end comes out of the holder. remove the metal reinforcement
strips from the old wiper blade and
install them in the slots along the
edge of the new blade.
Maintenance 315
Wiper Blades
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
To replace the rear wiper blade: 4. Examine the new wiper blade. If it 6. Insert both ends of the blade into
has no plastic or metal rein- the holder. Make sure they are
1. Raise the wiper arm off the forcement along the back edge, secure.
windscreen. remove the metal reinforcement
strips from the old wiper blade and 7. Lower the wiper arm.
2. Pull one end of the blade out from install them in the slots along the
the holder. edge of the new blade.
3. Slide the blade out of the holder. 5. Slide the new blade into the holder.
Make sure it is engaged in the slot
along its full length.
316 Maintenance
Maintenance 317
The dust and pollen filter removes The dust and pollen filter should be Replacement
pollen and dust that is brought in replaced at short intervals if you
from the outside through the heating drive primarily in urban areas that TABS
and cooling system/climate control have high concentrations of soot in
system. the air from industry and diesel-
powered vehicles. Replace it more
This filter should be replaced during often if air flow from the heating and
scheduled maintenance in this cooling system/climate control
owners manual. system becomes less than usual.
318 Maintenance
3. Remove the dust and pollen filter 4. Remove the filter by pulling it
case behind the tray box by pulling straight out of the filter case.
the tabs on each side of the case.
Maintenance 319
Drive Belts
320 Maintenance
Tyres
To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Check the pressure in the tyres
tyres must be the proper type and Keeping the tyres properly inflated when they are cold. This means the
size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of vehicle has been parked for at least 3
tread, and correctly inflated. The handling, tread life, and riding hours. If you have to drive the
following pages give more detailed comfort. Underinflated tyres wear vehicle before checking the tyre
information on how and when to unevenly, adversely affect handling pressure, the tyres can still be
check air pressure, how to inspect and fuel economy, and are more considered cold if you drive less
your tyres for damage and wear, and likely to fail from being overheated. than 1.6 km (1 mile).
what to do when your tyres need to Overinflated tyres can make your
be replaced. vehicle ride more harshly, are more If you check the pressure when the
prone to damage from road hazards, tyres are hot [the vehicle has been
and wear unevenly. driven several kilometers (miles)],
you will see readings 30 to 40 kPa
Using tyres that are We recommend that you visually (0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm , 4 to 6 psi) higher
excessively worn or check your tyres every day. If you than the cold reading. This is normal.
improperly inflated can cause think a tyre might be low, check it Do not let air out to match the
a crash in which you can be immediately with a tyre gauge. specified cold pressure. The tyre will
seriously hurt or killed. be underinflated.
Use a gauge to measure the air
Follow all instructions in this pressure at least once a month. Even
owners manual regarding tyres that are in good condition may
tyre inflation and lose 7 to 15 kPa (0.07 to 0.15
maintenance. kgf/cm , 1 to 2 psi) per month.
Remember to check the spare tyre at
the same time you check all the
other tyres. CONTINUED
Maintenance 321
Tyres
You should use your own tyre Inspection TREAD WEAR INDICATOR
pressure gauge and use it whenever Every time you check inflation, you
you check your tyre pressures. This should also examine the tyres for
will make it easier for you to tell if a damage, foreign objects, and wear.
pressure loss is due to a tyre
problem and not due to a variation You should look for:
between gauges.
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
Recommended Tyre Pressures side of the tyre. Replace the tyre if
The recommended cold tyre you find either of these conditions.
pressures are given on the tyre
information label on the drivers Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
doorjamb. of the tyre. Replace the tyre if you
can see fabric or cord. Your vehicles tyres have wear
Tubeless tyres have some ability to indicators moulded into the tread.
self-seal if they are punctured. Excessive tread wear. When the tread wears down to that
However, because leakage is often point, you will see a 12.7 mm (1/2
very slow, you should look closely inch) wide band running across the
for punctures if a tyre starts losing tread. This shows there is less than
pressure. 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on
the tyre. A tyre that is this worn
gives very little traction on wet roads.
You should replace the tyre if you
can see the tread wear indicator in
three or more places around the tyre.
322 Maintenance
Tyres
Maintenance 323
Tyres
(Left-hand (Right-hand
drive type) drive type)
324 Maintenance
Tyres
Maintenance 325
Tyres
326 Maintenance
Tyres
Maintenance 327
Lights
SIDE TURN
SIGNAL LIGHTS1
HEADLIGHT
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS
FRONT FOG LIGHT1
1 : For some types
2 : Replacement of these bulbs should be done by your dealer.
328 Maintenance
Lights
Maintenance 329
Lights
330 Maintenance
Lights
SLOT
1. If you are changing the bulb on 4. Remove the electrical connector 7. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
the left side, start the engine, turn from the bulb by pulling the making sure the tabs are in their
the steering wheel all the way to connector straight back. slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
the right, and turn off the engine. back in place, and clip the end into
If you are changing the bulb on 5. Remove the rubber weather seal the slot.
the right side, turn the steering by pulling it.
wheel to the left. 8. Install the rubber seal over the
6. Unclip the end of the hold-down back of the headlight assembly.
2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to wire from its slot. Pivot the wire Make sure it is right side up; it is
remove the two holding clips from up out of the way and remove the marked .
the inner fender. bulb.
Maintenance 331
Lights
SLOT
BULB
9. Push the electrical connector onto
the tabs of the new bulb. Make SOCKET
sure the hold-down wire locks in
place. 1. Open the bonnet. 2. Remove the socket from the
Turn on the headlights to test the The front turn signal light is next headlight assembly by turning it
new bulb. to the headlight bulb. Use a flat- one-quarter turn anticlockwise.
tipped screwdriver to remove the
10. Put the inner fender in place. holding clip from the cover and
Install the two holding clips. Lock pull out the cover.
each clip in place by pushing on
the centre.
332 Maintenance
Lights
6. Install the cover and holding clip. HOLDING CLIP BULB SOCKET
Lock it in place by pushing on the
centre. 1. Open the bonnet. 2. Remove the socket from the
The front turn signal light is next headlight assembly by turning it
to the headlight bulb. When replac- one-quarter turn anticlockwise.
ing the right bulb, first remove the
windscreen washer reservoir. Use 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove socket.
the holding clip from the reservoir. Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
CONTINUED
Maintenance 333
Lights
4. Insert the socket back into the Replacing a Front Position Light/
headlight assembly. Turn it Side Turn Signal Bulb
clockwise to lock it in place.
HOLDING CLIP SOCKET
5. Turn on the lights and check that
the new bulb is working.
1. If you are changing the bulb on 3. Pull the inner fender cover back.
the left side, start the engine, turn
the steering wheel all the way to 4. Remove the socket from the
the right, and turn off the engine. headlight assembly by turning it
If you are changing the bulb on one-quarter turn anticlockwise.
the right side, turn the steering
wheel to the left. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to Push the new bulb straight into
remove the two holding clips from the socket until it bottoms.
the inner fender.
334 Maintenance
Lights
COVER
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on 2. Determine which of the four bulbs
the edge of the cover. Remove it is burned out: stop/tail-light (on
by carefully prying in the notch on some types), back-up light, turn
its middle edge with a small flat- signal light or rear fog light (on
tipped screwdriver. some types).
CONTINUED
Maintenance 335
Lights
4. Remove the burned out bulb by Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb
pulling it straight out of its socket. (For some types)
For some types
5. Install the new bulb in the socket.
BULB
6. Test the lights to make sure the
SOCKET new bulb is working.
BULBS
7. Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly.
SOCKET
8. Reinstall the tail-light assembly
cover. SOCKET
336 Maintenance
Lights
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a Rear Licence Plate
socket. Bulb
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Maintenance 337
Lights
338 Maintenance
Lights
BULB 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
and turn it one-quarter turn clock- Lights
wise to lock it in place.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT (For some types)
6. Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Maintenance 339
Lights
BULB
Push
340 Maintenance
Lights
BULBS
BULB
SOCKET
CONTINUED
Maintenance 341
5. Put the socket back into the light Storing Your Vehicle Leave the parking brake off. Put
assembly and turn it clockwise to If you need to park your vehicle for the transmission in reverse
lock it in place. an extended period (more than one (manual) or Park (automatic).
month), there are several things you
6. Put the cover back onto the light should do to prepare it for storage. Block the rear wheels.
assembly. Push it up until it locks Proper preparation helps prevent
in place. deterioration and makes it easier to If the vehicle is to be stored for a
get your vehicle back on the road. If longer period, it should be
possible, store your vehicle indoors. supported on jackstands so the
tyres are off the ground.
Fill the fuel tank.
Disconnect the battery.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely. Support the front and rear wiper
blade arms with a folded towel or
Clean the interior. Make sure the rag so they do not touch the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are windscreen.
completely dry.
342 Maintenance
To minimize sticking, apply a If you store your vehicle for 1 year or : In EU countries, follow the
silicone spray lubricant to all door longer, have your dealer perform the Maintenance Schedule in the
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a inspections called for in the 2 years/ separate service information
vehicle body wax to the painted 40,000 km (25,000 miles) booklet that came with your
surfaces that mate with the door maintenance schedule as soon as vehicle.
and tailgate seals. you take it out of storage (see page
278 ). The replacements called for in
Cover the vehicle with a the maintenance schedule are not
breathable cover, one made needed unless the vehicle has
from a porous material such as actually reached that time or
cotton. Nonporous materials, such distance.
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Maintenance 343
344
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Exterior Care
Exterior Care
Interior Care
Interior Care
Interior Care
Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean
causing corrosion in your vehicle: are built into your vehicle. You can the underside of your vehicle. This
help keep your vehicle from is especially important in areas
1. Moisture trapped in body cavities. corroding by performing some that use road salt in winter. It is
Dirt and road salt that collects in simple periodic maintenance: also a good idea in humid climates
hollows on the underside of the and areas subject to salt air.
vehicle stays damp, promoting Repair chips and scratches in the Vehicles equipped with ABS have
corrosion in that area. paint as soon as you discover them. a sensor and wiring at each wheel.
Be careful not to damage them.
2. Removal of paint and protective Inspect and clean out the drain
coatings from the exterior and holes in the bottom of the doors Have the corrosion-preventive
underside of the vehicle. and body. coatings on the underside of your
vehicle inspected and repaired
Check the floor coverings for periodically.
dampness. Carpeting and floor
mats may remain damp for a long
time, especially in winter. This
dampness can eventually cause
the floor panels to corrode.
Your vehicle has a compact spare Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
tyre that takes up less space. Use compact spare.
this spare tyre as a temporary Do not use the compact spare tyre
replacement only. Get your regular if you are towing a trailer. Towing
tyre repaired or replaced and put it a trailer is applicable on some
back on your vehicle as soon as you models.
can. The wheel of the compact spare
tyre is designed especially to fit
Check the inflation pressure of the your vehicle. Do not use your
compact spare tyre every time you spare tyre on another vehicle
check the other tyres. It should be unless it is the same make and
inflated to: model. TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm , 60 psi) Do not use more than one
compact spare tyre at the same The compact spare tyre has a
Follow these precautions whenever time. shorter tread life than a regular tyre.
you are using the compact spare The spare tyre is smaller than the Replace it when you can see the
tyre: regular tyre, reducing your tread wear indicator bars. The
vehicles ground clearance. Such replacement should be the same size
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) things as road debris and parking and design tyre, mounted on the
under any circumstances. speed bumps could possibly same wheel. The compact spare tyre
This tyre gives a harsher ride and damage the underside of your is not designed to be mounted on a
less traction on some road sur- vehicle. regular wheel, and the compact
faces than the regular tyre. Use Turn the VSA system (If wheel is not designed for mounting a
greater caution while driving on equipped) off (see page 265 ). regular tyre.
this tyre. Driving with the compact spare
tyre may activate the VSA system.
If you have a flat tyre while driving, 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level and
stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground, away from
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder Use the jack that came with your traffic. Put the transmission in
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive vehicle. If you try to raise another Park (automatic) or reverse
slowly along the shoulder until you vehicle with this jack or use another (manual). Apply the parking brake.
get to an exit or an area to stop that jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle
is far away from the traffic lanes. or jack can be damaged. For some types
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
Jack Label for EU models the trailer.
The vehicle can easily roll off 1. 2. 3. 2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
the jack, seriously injuring and turn the ignition switch to the
anyone underneath. LOCK (0) position. Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
Follow the directions for while you change the tyre.
changing a tyre exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by 1. See Owners Manual.
the jack.
2. Never get under vehicle when
supported by jack.
3. Open the tailgate. Raise the 5. Take the jack out of the luggage On some types, remove the wheel
luggage area floor by lifting up on area. cover from the wheel with the
the strap. extension.
To keep the luggage area floor out Turn the jacks end bracket anticlock-
of the way, attach the hook to the wise to loosen it, then remove the
tailgate sill. jack by lifting it straight up.
4. Take the tool kit out of the spare 6. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
tyre well. the spare tyre out of its well.
EXTENSION
8. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 9. Locate the jacking point nearest 10.Use the extension and wheel
turn with the wheel wrench. the tyre you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the
pointed to by an arrow moulded vehicle until the flat tyre is off the
into the underside of the body. ground.
Place the jack under the jacking
point. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
CONTINUED
11.Remove the wheel nuts. 12. Remove the flat tyre. Temporarily 13.Before mounting the spare tyre,
place the flat tyre on the ground wipe any dirt off the mounting
with the outside surface of the surface of the wheel and hub with
wheel facing up. You could scratch a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
the wheel if you put it face down. carefully, it may be hot from
driving.
14. Put on the spare tyre. Put the 15. Lower the vehicle to the ground 16. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have
then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at
pattern with the wheel wrench the nearest automotive service
until the wheel is firmly against facility.
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully. Tighten the wheel nuts to:
108 Nm (11 kgfm , 80 lbfft)
CONTINUED
For compact spare tyre 21. Store the jack in its holder. Turn
For normal tyre the jacks end bracket clockwise to
WING BOLT lock it in place. Store the tools.
SPACER Replace the cover.
CONE
Diagnosing why your engine wont Nothing Happens or the Starter On some manual transmission
start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly models, the clutch pedal must be
on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to pushed all the way to the floor or the
key to the START (III) position: the START (III) position, you do not starter will not operate.
hear the normal noise of the engine
You hear nothing, or almost trying to start. You may hear a Turn the ignition switch to the ON
nothing. The engines starter clicking sound or series of clicks, or (II) position. Turn on the
motor does not operate at all, or nothing at all. headlights and check their
operates very slowly. Check these things: brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or dont light at all, the
You can hear the starter motor Your vehicle has the Immobilizer battery is discharged. See Jump
operating normally, or the starter System (on some types). You Starting on page 363 .
motor sounds like it is spinning should use a properly-coded key to
faster than normal, but the engine start the engine (see page 112 ). A Turn the ignition switch to the
does not start up and run. key that is not properly coded will START (III) position. If the
cause the immobilizer system headlights do not dim, check the
indicator in the instrument panel condition of the fuses. If the fuses
to blink rapidly. are OK, there is probably
something wrong with the
If your vehicle is equipped with an electrical circuit for the ignition
automatic transmission (CVT), switch or starter motor. You will
check the position of the shift need a qualified technician to
lever. It must be in Park or neutral. determine the problem (see
Emergency Towing on page 381 ).
CONTINUED
If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally There may be an electrical
go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motors problem, such as no power to the
engine, either the battery is dis- speed sounds normal, or even faster fuel pump. Check all the fuses
charged or the connections are than normal, when you turn the (see page 374 ).
corroded. Check the condition of the ignition switch to the START (III)
battery and terminal connections position, but the engine does not run. On vehicles with a fuel cutoff
(see page 309 ). You can then try system, the fuel cutoff switch may
jump starting the vehicle from a Are you using the proper starting be activated. If the switch is
booster battery (see page 363 ). procedure? Refer to Starting the activated, it must be reset before
Engine on page 247 . starting the engine (see page 237 ).
Do you have petrol? Turn the If you find nothing wrong, you will
ignition switch to the ON (II) need a qualified technician to find
position for a minute and watch the problem. See Emergency
the fuel gauge. The low fuel level Towing on page 381 .
warning light may not be working,
so you were not reminded to fill
the tank.
Jump Starting
CONTINUED
Jump Starting
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the 3. Connect one jumper cable to the
electrolyte inside can freeze. positive () terminal on your
Attempting to jump start with a vehicles battery. Connect the
frozen battery can cause it to rupture. other end to the positive ()
terminal on the booster battery.
2. Turn off all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, audio system,
lights, etc.
Put the transmission in neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Jump Starting
6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, 10. Start the engine and set the
such as a split radiator hose. temperature control dial to
Everything is still extremely hot, Removing the radiator cap maximum. Add coolant to the
so use caution. If you find a leak, it while the engine is hot can radiator up to the base of the filler
must be repaired before you cause the coolant to spray neck. If you do not have the
continue driving (see Emergency out, seriously scalding you. proper coolant mixture available,
Towing on page 381 ). you can add plain water.
Always let the engine and Remember to have the cooling
7. If you dont find an obvious leak, radiator cool down before system drained and refilled with
check the coolant level in the removing the radiator cap. the proper mixture as soon as you
radiator reserve tank (see page can.
236 ). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway 9. Using gloves or a large heavy 11.Put the radiator cap back on
between the MIN and MAX marks. cloth, turn the radiator cap anti- tightly. Run the engine and watch
clockwise, without pushing down, the high temperature indicator. If
8. If there was no coolant in the to the first stop. This releases any it turns on again, the engine needs
reserve tank, you may also have to remaining pressure in the cooling repair (see Emergency Towing
add coolant to the radiator. Let the system. After the pressure on page 381 ).
engine cool down until the high releases, push down on the cap
temperature indicator turns off and turn it until it comes off. 12.If the temperature stays normal,
before checking the radiator. check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the
accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can
demister, etc. Try not to use other drive several kilometers (miles)
electrically-operated controls such as before the battery is too discharged
the power windows. Keep the engine to keep the engine running. Drive to
running and take extra care not to a service station or garage where
stall it. Starting the engine will you can get technical assistance.
discharge the battery rapidly.
SCREWS
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on 2. Loosen the two screws and move
the edge of the cover. Remove it the actuator unit to the rear.
by carefully prying in the notch on
its middle edge with a small flat- As you move the actuator back to
tipped screwdriver. the original position, the door will be
locked.
Fuses
TAB
The interior fuse box is underneath The under-bonnet fuse box is located
the steering column. To remove the in the back of the engine
fuse box lid, pull it toward you and compartment on the drivers side. To
take the lid out of its hinges. open it, push the tabs as shown.
Fuses
Fuses
BLOWN
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without fixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a fuse with one that has a
of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the
from one of the other circuits. Make chances of damaging the electrical
sure you can do without that circuit system. If you do not have a replace-
temporarily (such as the accessory ment fuse with the proper rating for
power socket, cigarette lighter, or the circuit, install one with a lower
radio). rating.
If you replace the blown fuse with a 6. If the replacement fuse of the
spare fuse that has a lower rating, it same rating blows in a short time,
might blow out again. This does not there is probably a serious
5. Look for a blown wire inside the indicate anything wrong. Replace the electrical problem in your vehicle.
fuse. If it is blown, replace it with fuse with one of the correct rating as Leave the blown fuse in that
one of the spare fuses of the same soon as you can. circuit and have your vehicle
rating or lower. checked by a qualified technician.
Fuses
CONTINUED
Fuses
Fuses
FUSE BOX LABEL (For some types) The fuses contained in the interior fuse box vary slightly
depending on models. On some models, the locations of
fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse label. Refer to
the table in the next page for the fuses on your vehicle.
CONTINUED
Taking Care of the Unexpected 379
Fuses
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, Sling-type Equipment The tow Shift to D position for 5 seconds,
call a professional towing service or, truck uses metal cables with hooks then to N.
if you belong to one, an organization on the ends. These hooks go around Turn off the engine.
that provides roadside assistance. parts of the frame or suspension and Release the parking brake.
Never tow your vehicle behind the cables lift that end of the vehicle Leave the ignition switch in the
another vehicle with just a rope or off the ground. Your vehicles ACCESSORY (I) position so the
chain. It is very dangerous. suspension and body can be steering wheel does not lock.
seriously damaged. This method of
There are three popular types of towing is unacceptable.
professional towing equipment.
If your vehicle cannot be transported Improper towing preparation will
Flat-bed Equipment The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by damage the transmission. Follow the
loads your vehicle on the back of a wheel-lift equipment with the front above procedure exactly. If you
truck. This is the best way to wheels off the ground. If, due to cannot shift the transmission or start
transport your vehicle. damage, your vehicle must be towed the engine (automatic transmission),
with the front wheels on the ground, your vehicle must be transported
Wheel-lift Equipment The tow do the following. with the front wheels off the ground.
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tyres (front or rear) and Manual Transmission With the front wheels on the ground,
lift them off the ground. The other Release the parking brake. it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
two tyres remain on the ground. Shift the transmission to neutral. than 80 km (50 miles), and keep the
This is an acceptable way to tow Automatic transmission (CVT) speed below 55 km/h (35 mph).
your vehicle. Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever through all its
positions. CONTINUED
Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing
EXTENSION
To attach the front towing hook on 3. Screw the front towing hook into
your vehicle: the bolt hole behind the bumper
through the opening and tighten
1. Take the front towing hook and the hook securely by the
the extension out of the tool kit in extension.
the luggage area.
384
Technical Information
Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
CERTIFICATION PLATE
Specifications
NOTE:
1. marks show towbar fixing points.
2. mark shows towbar coupling point.
Specifications
Weights
Curb weight 9991,075 kg (2,2022,370 lbs)1, 2 Max. towing weight
Manual transmission 9951,010 kg (2,1942,227 lbs)3 (EU)10, 11 Trailer with brakes
1,0101,040 kg (2,2272,293 lbs) 4 M/T 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs)
1,0151,040 kg (2,2382,293 lbs) 7 CVT 800 kg (1,764 lbs)
9811,040 kg (2,1632,293 lbs) 8 Trailer without
1,0451,055 kg (2,3042,326 lbs) 9 brakes M/T 450 kg (992 lbs)
Automatic transmission 1,0301,093 kg (2,2712,410 lbs) 5 CVT 450 kg (992 lbs)
(CVT) 1,0501,060 kg (2,3152,337 lbs) 6 The maximum permissible
1,0221,035 kg (2,2532,282 lbs) 3 vertical load on the coupling 70 kg (154 lbs)
1,0371,065 kg (2,2862,348 lbs) 4 device
1,0451,065 kg (2,3042,348 lbs) 7
1,0181,064 kg (2,2442,346 lbs) 8 10 : The following is for Germany only.
1,0751,080 kg (2,3702,381 lbs) 9 The maximum trailer weight is valid for 12% slope. For an
Max. permissible weight See the plate attached to the right increasing of the trailer weight you have to look in your vehicle
(EU) damper housing in the engine paper or ask your next dealer.
Max. permissible axle weight compartment or ask dealer for 11 : The maximum towing weight should be reduced if you tow a
(EU) information. trailer over 1,000 meters of elevation. For more information, see
Max. permissible weight 1,510 kg (3,329 lbs) page 270 .
(Saudi Arabia)
Max. permissible axle weight Front: 795 kg (1,753 lbs)
(Saudi Arabia) Rear: 730 kg (1,609 lbs)
Specifications
Engine
Type Water cooled 4-stroke Compression 10.1 : 1 2, 4
SOHC1(SOHC VTEC2) in line, ratio 10.4 : 1 4, 5, 6, 9
4-cylinder gasoline engine 10.5 : 1 7
Bore x Stroke 1.2 engine 73 x 74.4 mm (2.87 x 2.93 in) 10.8 : 1 8
1.3 engine 73 x 80 mm (2.87 x 3.15 in) Spark plug See spark plug maintenance
1.4 engine section pages 303 to 306.
1.5 engine
1.5 VTEC 73 x 89.4 mm (2.87 x 3.57 in) 5 : GCC models (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and U.A.E models)
engine 6 : Lebanon, Brunei, Singapore, South Africa and New Zealand
3
Displacement 1.2 engine 1,245 cm (75.9 cu-in) models
1.3 engine 1,339 cm (82.0 cu-in) 7 : Thailand model
1.4 engine 8 : Except Saudi Arabia, GCC, 6, 7 and 9 models
1.5 engine 9 : Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico models
1.5 VTEC 1,497 cm (91.0 cu-in)
engine
Max. Power 1.2 engine 57 kW (78 ps)/5,700 rpm7
1.3 engine 60 kW (82 ps)/5,700 rpm4, 5
1.5 VTEC 81 kW (110 ps)/5,800 rpm 4
engine
Max. Torque 1.2 engine 108 Nm (11 kgfm)/2,800 rpm 7
1.3 engine 116 Nm (11.8 kgfm)/2,800 rpm 4, 5
1.5 VTEC 143 Nm (14.6 kgfm)/4,800 rpm 4
engine
1 : For engine type: L12A1, L12A3, L13A1, L13A2, L13A4, L13A5 L15A2,
L15A4
2 : For engine type: L15A1, L15A6
3 : For engine type: L12A3
4 : Saudi Arabia model
Specifications
Capacities
Fuel tank Approx. 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
42 (11.1 US gal , 9.2 Imp gal) engine.
Engine coolant Reserve tank capacity:
Manual transmission 0.4 (0.11 US gal , 0.09 Imp gal)
Change1 3.9 (1.03 US gal , 0.86 Imp gal)2, 5 2 : For engine type: L12A1, L12A3, L13A1, L13A2, L13A4, L13A5
3.3 (0.87 US gal , 0.73 Imp gal)6 3 : For engine type: L15A1, L15A6
3.8 (1.00 US gal , 0.84 Imp gal)3 4 : For engine type: GD1
3.7 (0.98 US gal , 0.81 Imp gal)4 5 : With air conditioning system
Total 5.5 (1.45 US gal , 1.21 Imp gal)2, 5 6 : Without air conditioning system
4.9 (1.29 US gal , 1.08 Imp gal)6
5.4 (1.43 US gal , 1.19 Imp gal)3
5.3 (1.40 US gal , 1.17 Imp gal)4
Automatic transmission
(CVT)
Change1 3.8 (1.00 US gal , 0.84 Imp gal)2, 5
3.2 (0.85 US gal , 0.70 Imp gal)6
3.7 (0.98 US gal , 0.81 Imp gal)3
3.6 (0.95 US gal , 0.79 Imp gal)4
Total 5.4 (1.43 US gal , 1.19 Imp gal)2, 5
4.8 (1.27 US gal , 1.06 Imp gal)6
5.3 (1.40 US gal , 1.17 Imp gal)3
5.2 (1.37 US gal , 1.14 Imp gal)4
CONTINUED
Specifications
Capacities Tyres
Engine oil Change1 Size/Pressure See tyre information label on
Including drivers doorjamb or ask dealer
filter 3.6 (3.8 US qt , 3.2 Imp qt) for information.
Without
filter 3.4 (3.6 US qt , 3.0 Imp qt) Alignment
Total 4.2 (4.4 US qt , 3.7 Imp qt) Toe-in Front 0.0 mm (0.00 in)
Manual transmission Rear in 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
fluid Change 1.5 (1.6 US qt , 1.3 Imp qt) Camber Front 0
Total 1.6 (1.7 US qt , 1.4 Imp qt) Rear 1
Automatic transmission Caster Front 210
fluid Change 3.2 (3.4 US qt , 2.8 Imp qt)
Total 5.4 (5.7 US qt , 4.8 Imp qt) Suspension
Windscreen washer 2.5 (2.6 US qt , 2.2 Imp qt) Type Front Mcpherson Strut
reservoir Rear Torsion beam axle
Clutch
Type Dry, single plate, diaphragm spring
Brake
Type Power assisted
Front Ventilated disc
Rear Solid disc or Drum
Parking Mechanical
Specifications
Battery Lights
Capacity 12 V 28 AH/5 HR Headlights 12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2)
12 V 35 AH/20 HR 12 V 35 W 1,2
Front turn signal lights 12 V 21 W
Fuses Front position lights 12 V 5W
Interior See page 379 or the fuse label Side turn signal lights 12 V 5W
attached to the inside of the fuse (headlight assembly)2
box door under the steering Side turn signal lights (fender)2 12 V 5 W
column. Side turn signal lights See note below
Under-bonnet See page 377 or the fuse box (door mirror)2
cover. Rear turn signal lights 12 V 21 W
Stop/tail-lights2 12 V 21/5 W
Jack Stop/tail-lights (LED)2 See note below
Type Honda Type-A or Type-D Back-up lights 12 V 21 W
Front fog light2 12 V 55 W (H11)
: European models Rear fog light2 12 V 21 W
Licence plate lights 12 V 5 W
High-mount brake light2 12 V 21 W
High-mount brake light (LED)2 See note below
Spotlights2 12 V 5 W
Ceiling lights Front2 12 V 5 W
Rear 12 V 8 W
Individual map lights2 12 V 8 W
Luggage area light 12 V 5 W
Emissions Controls
The burning of petrol in your vehicles Crankcase Emissions Control Evaporative Emissions Control
engine produces several byproducts. System System
Some of these are carbon monoxide Your vehicle has a Positive As petrol evaporates in the fuel tank,
(CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and Crankcase Ventilation System. This an evaporative emissions control
hydrocarbons (HC). Petrol evapo- keeps gasses that build up in the canister filled with charcoal absorbs
rating from the tank also produces engines crankcase from going into the vapour. It is stored in this
hydrocarbons. Controlling the the atmosphere. The Positive Crank- canister while the engine is off. After
production of NOx, CO, and HC is case Ventilation valve routes them the engine is started and warmed up,
important to the environment. Under from the crankcase back to the the vapour is drawn into the engine
certain conditions of sunlight and intake manifold. They are then and burned during driving.
climate, NOx and HC react to form drawn into the engine and burned.
photochemical smog. Carbon
monoxide does not contribute to
smog creation, but it is a poisonous
gas.
Emissions Controls
Index
397
Index
Bulb Replacement Ceiling Light ................................... 145 Roof Antenna ............................. 347
Back-up Lights ........................... 335 Certification Plate .......................... 387 Seat Belts .................................... 350
Brake Lights............................... 335 Chains ............................................. 326 Vinyl ............................................ 350
Front Fog Lights........................ 338 Changing a Flat Tyre .................... 355 Windows ..................................... 351
Front Position Lights and Side Changing Engine Coolant ............. 292 Climate Control System ................ 157
Turn Signal ............................. 334 Changing Oil Clock, Setting the .. 173, 190, 207, 218
Front Turn Signal Lights .......... 332 How to ......................................... 287 Clutch Fluid .................................... 300
Headlights .................................. 330 When to....................................... 278 Coat Hook ....................................... 141
High-mount Brake Light .......... 341 Charging System Indicator .... 92, 369 Cold Weather, Starting in ............. 248
Interior Lights ............................ 339 Chassis Number ............................ 386 Compact Spare Tyre...................... 354
Licence Plate Lights .................. 337 Checklist, Before Driving ............. 246 Continuously Variable
Luggage Area Light .................. 340 Childproof Door Locks ................. 121 Transmission (CVT) ................. 251
Rear Fog Light ........................... 335 Child Restraint Systems ................. 31 Controls, Instruments and .............. 83
Rear Lights ................................. 335 Lower Anchorages ...................... 62 Coolant
Side Turn Signal Lights .... 334, 336 Tether Anchor Points ................. 60 Adding ......................................... 290
Specifications ............................. 393 Child Restraint Systems for EU ..... 37 Checking ..................................... 236
Bulbs, Halogen ....................... 330, 338 Child Safety ...................................... 24 Proper Solution .......................... 290
Cigarette Lighter ........................... 142 Replacing .................................... 292
C Cleaner Element, Air ..................... 301 Temperature Indicators .............. 95
Cleaning Corrosion Protection ..................... 352
Capacities Chart .................... 391, 392 Air Fresheners ........................... 351 CVT Fluid ....................................... 297
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 79 Aluminium Wheels .................... 348
Carrying Luggage .......................... 241 Exterior ....................................... 346 D
CAUTION, Explanation of ............... ii Floor Mats .................................. 349
CD Changer ........................... 178, 195 Interior ........................................ 349 DANGER, Explanation of ................. ii
CD Player ............... 174, 191, 208, 219 Leather ........................................ 350 Dashboard .................................... 2, 84
398
Index
Dead Battery, What to Do ............ 363 E Oil Pressure Indicator ......... 92, 368
Defog and Defrost ................. 154, 165 Oil, What Kind to Use ............... 286
Demister, Rear Window ............... 106 Economy, Fuel ............................... 238 Overheating................................ 366
Detachable Anchor........................ 131 Electric Power Steering (EPS) Specifications ............................. 390
Dimensions ..................................... 388 Indicator ........................................ 94 Starting........................................ 247
Dimming the Headlights .............. 102 Emergencies on the Road............. 353 Engine Coolant....................... 236, 290
Dipstick Battery, Jump Starting .............. 363 Engine Number.............................. 386
Automatic Transmission Brake System Indicator ............ 371 Exhaust Fumes ................................ 79
(CVT) ...................................... 297 Changing a Flat Tyre ................ 355 Exterior, Cleaning the ................... 346
Engine Oil ................................... 235 Charging System Indicator ...... 369
Directional Signals......................... 103 Checking the Fuses................... 375 F
Disc Brake Wear Indicators ......... 260 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 368
Disposal of Used Oil ...................... 289 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 370 Fabric, Cleaning ............................. 350
Doors Manually Closing Sunroof ........ 373 Fan, Interior ........................... 151, 157
Locking and Unlocking ............. 114 Opening the Fuel Fill Door ...... 372 Features, Comfort and
Open Indicator ............................. 94 Overheated Engine ................... 366 Convenience ............................... 147
Power Door Locks ..................... 115 Emergency Brake .......................... 140 Filling the Fuel Tank ..................... 231
Super Locking ............................ 116 Emergency Flashers ..................... 106 Filters
Downshifting, Manual Emergency Towing ....................... 381 Air Cleaner ................................. 301
Transmission .............................. 248 Emissions Controls........................ 394 Dust and Pollen .......................... 318
Drive Belts ...................................... 320 Engine Fuel .............................................. 302
Driver and Passenger Safety ............ 7 Coolant Temperature Oil ................................................ 287
Driving ............................................ 245 Indicators .................................. 95 Flashers, Hazard Warning............ 106
Economy ..................................... 238 Drive Belts .................................. 320 Flat Tyre, Changing a ................... 355
In Bad Weather .......................... 267 Malfunction Indicator
Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 318 Lamp ................................. 92, 370 CONTINUED
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Replacement Information Head Restraints ........................... 14 Setting the Clock ... 173, 190, 207, 218
Air Cleaner Element .................. 301 Seat Belts ...................................... 10 Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 251
Dust and Pollen Filter ............... 318 Seats & Seat-Backs ...................... 13 Shift Lock Release ......................... 258
Engine Coolant........................... 292 Safety Labels, Location of .............. 80 Side Airbags ............................... 12, 75
Engine Oil and Filter ................. 287 Safety Messages ................................ ii Risks to Children ......................... 29
Fuel Filter ................................... 302 Seat Belts .................................... 10, 66 Signaling Turns .............................. 103
Fuses ........................................... 374 Additional Information ................ 66 Snow Tyres ..................................... 326
Light Bulbs ................................. 328 Automatic Seat Belt Solvent-type Cleaners .................... 346
Schedule ..................................... 278 Tensioners ................................ 69 Spare Tyre ...................................... 355
Spark Plugs ........................ 303, 306 Cleaning ...................................... 350 Compact ...................................... 354
Tyres ........................................... 324 Lap Belt ................................... 19, 68 Spark Plugs, Replacing ......... 303, 306
Wiper Blades .............................. 314 Lap/Shoulder Belt ................. 18, 66 Specifications Charts..................... 388
Replacing Seat Belts After a Maintenance ................................. 70 Speedometer .................................... 96
Crash ............................................. 70 Reminder Indicator and Spotlights ........................................ 144
Reserve Tank, Engine Beeper ................................. 66, 91 SRS, Additional Information........... 73
Coolant ................................ 236, 290 Replacement ................................. 70 Additional Safety Precautions .... 78
Restraint, Child ................................ 24 System Components.................... 66 Automatic Seat Belt
Reverse Gear Position................... 253 Use During Pregnancy................ 22 Tensioners ................................ 69
Roof Antenna ................................. 347 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder How the SRS Indicator Works ... 76
Rotation, Tyre ................................ 323 Belt ...................................... 18, 66 How Your Front Airbags
Wearing the Lap Belt ............ 19, 68 Work.......................................... 73
S Seats, Adjusting the....................... 124 How Your Side Airbags Work.... 75
Segment Distance ............................ 97
Safety Belts................................. 10, 66 Service Intervals ............................ 278
Safety Features .................................. 9 Service Station Procedures .......... 231
Airbags .......................................... 12 CONTINUED
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