Customer Service Information
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop 100-5E-8A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 999-1009
Canadian Owners Honda Canada Inc. Customer Relations 180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: 1 (787) 620-7546
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 490
Accelerator Position Meter 120
Accessories and Modifications 570
Accessory Power Socket 193
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 91, 448
Adding the Coolant 534
Additives
Coolant 533
Engine Oil 526
Washer 537
Additives, Engine Oil 526
Adjusting
Armrest 186
Clock 134
Front Head Restraints 182
Front Seats 179
Mirrors 177
Rear Seats 185
Steering Wheel 176
Temperature 112, 118
Adjusting the Clock 134
Adjusting the Sound 224, 259
Agile Handling Assist 475
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) 202
Changing the Mode 205
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 206
Dust and Pollen Filter 564
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 205
Sensor 209
Synchronized Mode 208
Using Automatic Climate Control 202
Air Pressure 551, 619, 621
Airbags 46
Advanced Airbags 52
After a Collision 49
Airbag Care 59
Event Data Recorder 0
Front Airbags (SRS) 49
Indicator 57, 81
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 58
Sensors 46
Side Airbags 53
Side Curtain Airbags 55
AM/FM Radio 226, 266
Android Auto 303
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 490
Indicator 81
Apple CarPlay 300
Armrest 186
Audio Remote Controls 215
Audio System 212, 219, 237
Adjusting the Sound 224, 259
Audio/Information Screen 220, 238
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout 242
Changing the Screen Interface 256
Closing Apps 258
Customizing the Meter 243
Display Setup 225, 260
Error Messages 307
General Information 310
Home Screen 249
iPod 228, 278
Limitations for Manual Operation 261
Menu Customize 257
MP3/WMA/AAC 231, 287
Reactivating 214
Recommended Devices 311
Remote Controls 215
Security Code 214
Selecting an Audio Source 261
Status Area 255
Theft Protection 214
USB Flash Drives 311
USB Port(s) 213
Wallpaper Setup 222, 247
Audio/Information Screen 220, 238
Authorized Manuals 629
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 149
Customize 130, 150, 359
Automatic Brake Hold 487
Indicator 78, 487
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator 78, 487
Automatic Lighting 169
Average Fuel Economy 111, 117
Average Speed 117
B
Battery 560
Charging System Indicator 79, 603
Jump Starting 597
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 560
Maintenance (Replacing) 562
Belts (Seat) 38
Beverage Holders 191
Bluetooth® Audio 234, 290
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 361, 385
Booster Seats (For Children) 72
Brake System 484
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 490
Automatic Brake Hold 487
Brake Assist System 491
Fluid 536
Foot Brake 486
Indicator (Red) 76, 605, 606
Parking Brake 484
Braking Pressure Meter 120
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) 174
Bulb Replacement 538
Brake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights 545
Fog Lights 540
Front Side Marker Lights 543
Front Turn Signal Lights 542
Headlights 538
High-Mount Brake Light 546
Parking/Daytime Running Lights 544
Rear License Plate Light 546
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights 544
Taillights 546
Bulb Specifications 618, 620
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas 73
Carrying Cargo 421, 423
Certification Label 622
Changing Bulbs 538
Charging System Indicator 79, 603
Child Safety 60
Childproof Door Locks 148
Emergency Trunk Opener 155
Child Seat 60
Booster Seats 72
Child Seat for Infants 62
Child Seat for Small Children 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 67
Larger Children 71
Rear-facing Child Seat 62
Selecting a Child Seat 64
Using a Tether 69
Childproof Door Locks 148
Cleaning the Exterior 567
Cleaning the Interior 565
Climate Control System 202
Changing the Mode 202
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 206
Dust and Pollen Filter 564
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 205
Sensors 209
Synchronized Mode 208
Using Automatic Climate Control 202
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 492
Coat Hooks 196
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 492
Compact Spare Tire 575, 619, 621
Console Compartment 190
Continuously Variable Transmission
Creeping 435
Fluid 535
Kickdown 435
Operating the Shift Lever 24, 437
Shift Lever Does Not Move 600
Shifting 436
Controls 133
Coolant (Engine) 533
Adding the Coolant 534
Overheating 601
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) 435
Cruise Control 443
Indicator 88
Cup Holders 191
Customer Service Information 630
Customized Features 124, 328
Daytime Running Lights 171
Dead Battery 597
Defaulting All the Settings 360
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 200, 206
Devices that Emit Radio Waves 623
Dimming
Headlights 168
Rearview Mirror 177
Dipstick (Engine Oil) 527
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 168
Display Button 238
Display Setup 225, 260
Display/Information Button 114
Door Mirrors 178
Doors 136
Auto Door Locking 149
Auto Door Unlocking 149
Door and Trunk Open Indicator 37, 83
Door Open Message 37, 96
Keys 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Outside 139
DOT Tire Quality Grading 553
Driver Information Interface 113
Warning and Information Messages 96
Driving 419
Braking 484
Continuously Variable Transmission 435
Cruise Control 443
Shifting Gear 438
Shifting Position 436
Starting the Engine 426, 429
Dust and Pollen Filter 564
Eco Assist® System 9
ECON Button 442
Elapsed Time 117
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 83
Indicator 83, 607
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 473
Emergency 613
Emergency Engine Stop 596
Emergency Trunk Opener 155, 615
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 625
Engine
Coolant 533
Jump Starting 597
Oil 526
Starting 426, 429
Switch Buzzer 163
Engine Coolant 533
Adding the Coolant 534
Overheating 601
Temperature Gauge 109
Engine Oil 526
Adding 529
Checking 527
Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information 513, 518
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 78, 603
Recommended Engine Oil 526
ENGINE START/STOP Button 164
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System 607
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) 567
Exterior Mirrors 178
F
Features 211
Filters
Dust and Pollen 564
Oil 530
Flat Tire 575
Floor Mats 566
Fluids
Brake/Clutch 536
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) 535
Engine Coolant 533
Manual Transmission 535
Windshield Washer 537
FM/AM Radio 226, 266
Fog Light Indicator 85
Folding Down the Rear Seats 185
Foot Brake 486
Front Airbags (SRS) 49
Front Head Restraints 182
Front Seat Heaters 197
Front Seats
Adjusting 179
Front Sensor Camera 446
Fuel 25, 503
Economy 506
Gauge 109
Instant Fuel Economy 111, 118
Low Fuel Indicator 81
Range 111, 117
Recommendation 503
Refueling 503, 616
Fuel Economy 506
Fuel Fill Door 25, 504
Fuses 609
Inspecting and Changing 612
Locations 609, 610
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy 506
Gauge 109
Information 503
Instant Fuel Economy 111, 118
Low Fuel Indicator 81
Refueling 503, 616
Gauges 108
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Manual Transmission 439
Glass (care) 565, 568
Glove Box 189
G-Meter 120
H
Halogen Bulbs 538, 541
Handling the Unexpected 573
HandsFreeLink® (HFL) 361, 385
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 374, 398
Displaying Messages 412
HFL Buttons 361, 385
HFL Menus 364, 388
HFL Status Display 363, 387
In Case of Emergency 416
Limitations for Manual Operation 363, 387
Making a Call 379, 406
Options During a Call 384, 409
Phone Setup 368, 393
Phonebook Phonetic Modification 402
Receiving a Call 383, 409
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message 410
Ring Tone 372, 397
Selecting a Mail Account 411
Speed Dial 375, 399
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options 396
Hazard Warning Button 4
HD RadioTM 267
Headlights 168
Aiming 538
Automatic Operation 169
Dimming 168, 171
Operating 168
Heaters (Front Seat) 197
Heaters (Rear Seat) 198
Heating System 199
Changing the Mode 199
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 200
Dust and Pollen Filter 564
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 200
Sensors 201
Using Automatic Heating 199
HFL (HandsFreeLink®) 361, 385
High Beam Indicator 85
Hill Start Assist System 428, 433
Honda App License Agreement 312
Honda SensingTM 26
HondaLink® 292
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification 622
Ignition Switch 163
Illumination Control
Knob 174
Immobilizer System 156
Immobilizer System Indicator 86, 87
Indicators 76
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 91, 448
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 81
Automatic Brake Hold 78, 487
Automatic Brake Hold System 78, 487
Brake Depressing 89
Charging System 79, 603
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL 88, 444
CRUISE MAIN 88, 443
Door and Trunk Open 37, 83
ECON Mode 88, 442
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 83, 607
Fog Light 85
High Beam 85
Immobilizer System 86, 87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 92, 468
Lights On 85
Low Fuel 81
Low Oil Pressure 78, 603
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 84, 479, 482, 608
Maintenance Minder 88, 513
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 79, 604
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) 77, 606
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red) 76, 605, 606
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 90
Seat Belt Reminder 40, 80
Security System Alarm 87
Shift Lever Position 79
SPORT Mode 83, 441
Supplemental Restraint System 57, 81
System Message 85
Transmission System 80
Turn Signal 85
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System 82, 473
VSA® OFF 82, 474
Washer Level 88
Information 617
Information Display 110
Warning and Information Messages 95
Instant Fuel Economy 111, 118
Instrument Panel 75
Brightness Control 174
Interior Lights 187
Interior Rearview Mirror 177
iPod 228, 278
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) 578
Jump Starting 597
Key Number Tag 137
Keys 136
Keys 136
Number Tag 137
Rear Door Won’t Open 148
Remote Transmitter 143
Types and Functions 136
Won’t Turn 29
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) 435
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 466
LaneWatchTM 477
Language (HFL) 363, 387
LATCH (Child Seats) 65
Lights 168, 538
Automatic 169
Bulb Replacement 538
Daytime Running Lights 171
Fog Lights 171
High Beam Indicator 85
Interior 187
Light Switches 168
Lights On Indicator 85
Turn Signals 168
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) 476
Load Limits 423
Locking/Unlocking 136
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 149
Childproof Door Locks 148
From Inside 146
From Outside 139
Keys 136
Using a Key 144
Low Battery Charge 603
Low Fuel Indicator 81
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 78, 603
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength 138
Lower Anchors 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart 618, 620
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) 423
M
Maintenance 509
Adding the Coolant 534
Battery 560
Brake/Clutch Fluid 536
Cleaning 565
Climate Control System 564
Coolant 533
Heating System 564
Maintenance MinderTM 513
Oil 527
Precautions 510
Remote Transmitter 562
Replacing Light Bulbs 538
Safety 511
Service Items 515, 520
Tires 550
Transmission Fluid 535
Under the Hood 523
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 79, 604
Manual Transmission 438
Map Lights 188
Maximum Load Limit 423
Meters, Gauges 108
Mirrors 177
Adjusting 177
Door 178
Exterior 178
Interior Rearview 177
Modifications (and Accessories) 570
Moonroof 162
MP3 231, 287
Multi-View Rear Camera 501
Numbers (Identification) 622
Odometer 110, 116
Oil (Engine) 526
Adding 529
Checking 527
Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information 513, 518
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 78, 603
Recommended Engine Oil 526
Viscosity 526
Open Source Licenses 326
Opening
Trunk 615
Opening/Closing
Hood 525
Moonroof 162
Power Windows 159
Trunk 153
Outside Temperature Display 112, 118
Overheating 601
P
Pandora® 285
Panic Mode 158
Parking 500
Parking Brake 484
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) 77, 606
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 76, 605, 606
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 58
Passing Indicators 168
Playing Bluetooth® Audio 234, 290
Power Windows 159
Precautions While Driving
Rain 434
Pregnant Women 44
Puncture (Tire) 575
Radio (FM/AM) 226, 266
Radio (SiriusXM®) 270
Radio Data System (RDS) 227, 268
Range 111, 117
RDS (Radio Data System) 227, 268
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) 625
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button 175
Rear Seat Heaters 198
Rear Seats (Folding Down) 185
Rearview Mirror 177
Refueling 503
Fuel Gauge. 109
Gasoline 503, 616, 618, 620
Low Fuel Indicator 81
Regulations 482, 553, 623
Remote Transmitter 143
Replacement
Battery 562
Bulbs 538
Fuses 609, 610
Tires 556
Wiper Blade Rubber 547
Reporting Safety Defects 624
Resetting a Trip Meter 110, 116
Rev Indicators 121
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 462
On and Off 463
S
Safe Driving 33
Safety Check 37
Safety Labels 74
Safety Message 1
Seat Belts 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor 43
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 41
Checking 45
Fastening 42
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 67
Pregnant Women 44
Reminder 40
Warning Indicator 40, 80
Seat Heaters 197, 198
Seats 179
Adjusting 179
Front Seat Heaters 197
Front Seats 179
Rear Seat Heaters 198
Rear Seats 185
Security System 156
Security System Alarm Indicator 87
Selecting a Child Seat 64
Selector Knob (Audio) 219
Setting the Clock 134
Shift Lever 24, 436, 438
Releasing 600
Won’t Move 600
Shift Lever Position Indicator 79, 437
Shift Up Backlight 109
Shifting (Transmission) 436, 438
Shoulder Anchor 43
Side Airbags 53
Side Curtain Airbags 55
Siri Eyes Free 299
SiriusXM® Radio 270
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System 139
Snow Tires 558
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) 281
Spare Tire 575, 619, 621
Spark Plugs 618, 620
Specifications 618
Specified Fuel 503, 618, 620
Speedometer 108
SPORT Mode 441
SPORT Mode Indicator 441
SRS Airbags (Airbags) 49
Starting the Engine 426, 429
Does Not Start 594
Engine Switch Buzzer 163
Jump Starting 597
Steering Wheel
Adjusting 176
Stopping 500
Stopwatch 122
Summer Tires 559
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 49
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) 4, 5, 163
System Message Indicator 85
Tachometer 108
Temperature
Gauge 109
Outside Temperature Display 112, 118
Temperature Sensor 112, 118
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) 582
Time (Setting) 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) 479
Indicator 84, 608
Tires 550
Air Pressure 551, 619, 621
Checking and Maintaining 550
Inspection 550
Labeling 551
Puncture (Flat Tire) 575
Regulations 553
Rotation 557
Spare Tire 575, 619, 621
Summer 559
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) 582
Tire Chains 558
Wear Indicators 555
Winter 558
Tools 574
Towing Your Vehicle 425
Emergency 613
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 479
Indicator 84, 608
Transmission 436, 438
Continuously Variable Transmission 436
Fluid 535
Manual 438
Shift Lever Position Indicator 79, 437
TRIP Knob 110, 116
Trip Meter 110, 116
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) 582
Troubleshooting 573
Blown Fuse 609, 610
Brake Pedal Vibrates 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door 30
Emergency Towing 613
Engine Won’t Start 594
Noise When Braking 30, 31
Overheating 601
Puncture/Flat Tire 575
Rear Door Won’t Open 30, 148
Shift Lever Won’t Move 600
Warning Indicators 76
Trunk 153
Lid 153
Light Bulb 618, 620
Release Lever 615
Unable to Open 615
Turbo Engine Vehicle 507
Turbo Meter 118
Turn Signals 168
Indicators (Instrument Panel) 85
Unlocking the Doors 139
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside 146
USB Adapter Cable 212
USB Flash Drives 231, 287, 311
USB Port(s) 213
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 139
V
Vanity Mirrors 7
Vehicle Identification Number 622
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 473
Off Button 474
Off Indicator 82
System Indicator 82
Viscosity (Oil) 526, 619, 621
Voice Control Operation 262
Audio Commands 264
Climate Control Commands 265
General Commands 265
Music Search Commands 265
On Screen Commands 265
Phone Commands 264
Useful Commands 264
Voice Portal Screen 263
Voice Recognition 262
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 473
639
W
Wallpaper 222, 247
Warning and Information Messages 95, 96
Warning Indicator On/Blinking 603
Warning Labels 74
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) 627
Watts 618, 620
Wear Indicators (Tire) 555
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) 578
Wi-Fi Connection 297
Window Washers 172
Adding/Refilling Fluid 537
Switch 172
Windows (Opening and Closing) 159
Windshield 172
Cleaning 565, 568
Defrosting/Defogging 200, 206
Washer Fluid 537
Wiper Blades 547
Wipers and Washers 172
Winter Tires
Snow Tires 558
Tire Chains 558
Wipers and Washers 172
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades 547
Wireless Charger 194
WMA 231, 287
Worn Tires 550
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