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
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode 448
Operation 449
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 535
Accelerator Position Meter 120
Accessories and Modifications 604
Accessory Power Socket 194
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 91, 499
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 91, 483
Agile Handling Assist 461
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) 204
Changing the Mode 207
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 208
Dust and Pollen Filter 598
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 207
Sensor 211
Synchronization Mode 210
Using Automatic Climate Control 204
Air Pressure 585, 655, 657
Airbags 46
Advanced Airbags 52
After a Collision 49
Airbag Care 59
Event Data Recorder 0
Front Airbags (SRS) 49
Indicator 57, 82
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 58
Sensors 46
Side Airbags 53
Side Curtain Airbags 55
AM/FM Radio 228, 268
Android Auto 305
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 535
Indicator 82
Apple CarPlay 302
Armrest 187
Audio Remote Controls 218
Audio System 214, 221, 239
Adjusting the Sound 226, 261
Audio/Information Screen 222, 240
Changing the Home Screen Icon
Layout 244
Changing the Screen Interface 258
Closing Apps 260
Customizing the Meter 245
Display Setup 227, 262
Error Messages 309
General Information 312
Home Screen 251
iPod 230, 280
Limitations for Manual Operation 263, 369, 396
Menu Customize 259
MP3/WMA/AAC 233, 289
Reactivating 217
Recommended Devices 313
Remote Controls 218
Security Code 217
Selecting an Audio Source 263
Status Area 257
Theft Protection 217
USB Flash Drives 313
USB Port(s) 215
Wallpaper Setup 224, 249
Audio/Information Screen 222, 240
Authorized Manuals 665
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 149
Customize 130, 362
Auto High-Beam 170
Indicator 82
Automatic Brake Hold 532
Indicator 78, 532
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator 78, 532
Automatic Lighting 167
Average Fuel Economy 117
Average Speed 117
Battery 594
Charging System Indicator 79, 637
Jump Starting 631
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 594
Maintenance (Replacing) 596
Belts (Seat) 38
Beverage Holders 192
Bluetooth® Audio 236, 292
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 367, 394
Booster Seats (For Children) 72
Brake System 529
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 535
Automatic Brake Hold 532
Brake Assist System 536
Fluid 570
Foot Brake 531
Indicator (Red) 76, 639, 640
Parking Brake 529
Braking Pressure Meter 120
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) 175
Built-in Key 136
Bulb Replacement 572
Brake Light, Tail/Rear Side Marker Light, Rear Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights 579
Fog Lights 574
Front Side Marker Lights 577
Front Turn Signal Lights 576
Headlights 572
High-Mount Brake Light 580
Parking/Daytime Running Lights 578
Rear License Plate Light 580
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights 578
Taillights 580
Bulb Specifications 654, 656
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas 73
Carrying Cargo 429, 431
Certification Label 658
Changing Bulbs 572
Charging System Indicator 79, 637
Child Safety 60
Childproof Door Locks 148
Emergency Trunk Opener 152
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 601
Cleaning the Interior 599
Climate Control System 204
Changing the Mode 204
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 208
Dust and Pollen Filter 598
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 207
Sensors 211
Synchronization Mode 210
Using Automatic Climate Control 204
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 473
Coat Hooks 198
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 473
Compact Spare Tire 609, 655, 657
Console Compartment 191
Continuously Variable Transmission
Creeping 443
Fluid 569
Kickdown 443
Operating the Shift Lever 23, 445, 447
Shift Lever Does Not Move 634
Shifting 444, 446
Controls 133
Coolant (Engine) 567
Adding the Coolant 568
Overheating 635
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) 443
Cruise Control 456
Indicator 88
Cup Holders 192
Customer Service Information 666
Customized Features 124, 330, 337
Daytime Running Lights 169
Dead Battery 631
Defaulting All the Settings 363
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 202, 208
Devices that Emit Radio Waves 659
Dimming
Headlights 166
Rearview Mirror 178
Dipstick (Engine Oil) 561
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 165
Display Setup 227, 262
Display/Information Button 114, 240
Door Mirrors 179
Doors 136
Auto Door Locking 149
Auto Door Unlocking 149
Door Open Message 37, 95
Keys 136
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside 139
DOT Tire Quality Grading 587
Driver Information Interface 113
Warning and Information Messages 95
Driving 427
Braking 529
Continuously Variable Transmission 443
Cruise Control 456
Shifting Gear 450
Shifting Position 444, 446
Starting the Engine 434, 437
Dust and Pollen Filter 598
Eco Assist® System 9
ECON Button 454
Elapsed Time 117
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator 84, 641
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 459
Emergency 648
Emergency Engine Stop 630
Emergency Trunk Opener 152, 650
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 661
Engine
Coolant 567
Jump Starting 631
Oil 560
Starting 434, 437
Switch Buzzer 160
Engine Coolant 567
Adding the Coolant 568
Overheating 635
Temperature Gauge 111
Engine Oil 560
Adding 563
Checking 561
Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information 552
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 79, 637
Recommended Engine Oil 560
ENGINE START/STOP Button 161
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) 601
Exterior Mirrors 179
F
Features 213
Filters
Dust and Pollen 598
Oil 564
Flat Tire 609
Floor Mats 600
Fluids
Brake/Clutch 570
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) 569
Engine Coolant 567
Manual Transmission 569
Windshield Washer 571
FM/AM Radio 228, 268
Fog Light Indicator 86
Folding Down the Rear Seats 186
Foot Brake 531
Front Airbags (SRS) 49
Front Head Restraints 183
Front Seat Heaters 199
Front Seats
Adjusting 180
Front Sensor Camera 526
Fuel 25, 541
Economy 544
Gauge 111
Instant Fuel Economy 118
Low Fuel Indicator 82
Range 117
Recommendation 541
Refueling 541, 651
Fuel Economy 544
Fuel Fill Door 25, 542
Fuses 643
Inspecting and Changing 647
Locations 643, 645
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy 544
Gauge 111
Information 541
Instant Fuel Economy 118
Low Fuel Indicator 82
Refueling 541, 651
Gauges 111
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Manual Transmission 450
Glass (care) 599, 602
Glove Box 190
G-Meter 120
Halogen Bulbs 572, 575
Handling the Unexpected 607
HandsFreeLink® (HFL) 367, 394
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 383, 407
Automatic Transferring 380
Displaying Messages 421
HFL Buttons 367, 394
HFL Menus 370, 397
HFL Status Display 369, 396
In Case of Emergency 425
Limitations for Manual Operation 369, 396
Making a Call 388, 415
Options During a Call 393, 418
Phone Setup 374, 402
Phonebook Phonetic Modification 411
Receiving a Call 392, 418
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message 419
Ring Tone 381, 406
Selecting a Mail Account 420
Speed Dial 384, 408
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options 405
Hazard Warning Button 4
HD RadioTM 269
Headlights 166
Aiming 572
Auto High-Beam 170
Automatic Operation 167
Dimming 166, 169
Operating 166
Heaters (Front Seat) 199
Heaters (Rear Seat) 200
Heating System 201
Changing the Mode 201
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 202
Dust and Pollen Filter 598
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 202
Sensors 203
Using Automatic Heating 201
HFL (HandsFreeLink®) 367, 394
High Beam Indicator 86
Hill Start Assist System 436, 441
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 364
Honda App License Agreement 314
Honda Sensing® 26, 470
HondaLink® 294
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification 658
Ignition Switch 160
Illumination Control
Knob 175
Immobilizer System 153
Indicator 87, 88
Indicators 76
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 91, 499
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) 91, 483
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 82
Auto High-Beam 82
Automatic Brake Hold 78, 532
Automatic Brake Hold System 78, 532
Charging System 79, 637
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 93, 94
CRUISE CONTROL 88, 457
CRUISE MAIN 88, 456
ECON Mode 88, 454
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 84, 641
Fog Light 86
High Beam 86
Immobilizer System 87, 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 92, 516
Lights On 86
Low Fuel 82
Low Oil Pressure 79, 637
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 85, 463, 466, 642
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift 80
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 79, 638
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) 77, 78, 640
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) 76, 639, 640
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 89, 90
Seat Belt Reminder 40, 81
Security System Alarm 88
Shift Down Indicator 80
Shift Lever Position 80
Shift Up Indicator 80
SPORT Mode 84, 453
Supplemental Restraint System 57, 82
System Message 86
Transmission System 80
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 86
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) OFF 83, 460
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®)
System 83, 459
Information 653
Instant Fuel Economy 118
Instrument Panel 75
Brightness Control 175
Interior Lights 188
Interior Rearview Mirror 178
iPod 230, 280
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) 612
Jump Starting 631
Key Number Tag 137
Keys 136
Number Tag 137
Rear Door Won’t Open 148
Remote Transmitter 143
Types and Functions 136
Won’t Turn 29
672
Kickdown (Continuously Variable Transmission) 443
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 514
LaneWatchTM 468
Language (HFL) 396
LATCH (Child Seats) 65
Lights 166, 572
Auto High-Beam 170
Automatic 167
Bulb Replacement 572
Daytime Running Lights 169
Fog Lights 169
High Beam Indicator 86
Interior 188
Light Switches 166
Lights On Indicator 86
Turn Signals 165
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) 462
Load Limits 431
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 637
Low Fuel Indicator 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 79, 637
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal
Strength 138
Lower Anchors 65
Lubricant Specifications Chart 654, 656
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) 431
Maintenance 547
Adding the Coolant 568
Battery 594
Brake/Clutch Fluid 570
Cleaning 599
Climate Control System 598
Coolant 567
Heating System 598
Maintenance MinderTM 551
Oil 561
Precautions 548
Remote Transmitter 596
Replacing Light Bulbs 572
Safety 549
Service Items 554
Tires 584
Transmission Fluid 569
Under the Hood 557
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 79, 638
Manual Transmission 450
Map Lights 189
Maximum Load Limit 431
Meters, Gauges 111
Mirrors 178
Adjusting 178
Door 179
Exterior 179
Interior Rearview 178
Modifications (and Accessories) 604
Moonroof 159
MP3 233, 289
Multi-View Rear Camera 539
Numbers (Identification) 658
Odometer 116
Oil (Engine) 560
Adding 563
Checking 561
Displaying Maintenance Minder
Information 552
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 79, 637
Recommended Engine Oil 560
Viscosity 560
Open Source Licenses 328
Opening
Trunk 650
Opening/Closing
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) 77, 78, 640
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 76, 639, 640
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 58
Passing Indicators 166
Playing Bluetooth® Audio 236, 292
Power Windows 156
Precautions While Driving
Rain 442
Pregnant Women 44
Puncture (Tire) 609
R
Radio (FM/AM) 228, 268
Radio (SiriusXM®) 272
Radio Data System (RDS) 229, 270
Range 117
RDS (Radio Data System) 229, 270
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) 661
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button 176
Rear Seat Heaters 200
Rear Seats (Folding Down) 186
Rearview Mirror 178
Refueling 541
Fuel Gauge 111
Gasoline 541, 651, 654, 656
Low Fuel Indicator 82
Regulations 466, 587, 659
Remote Transmitter 143
Replacement
Battery 596
Bulbs 572
Fuses 643, 645
Tires 590
Wiper Blade Rubber 581
Reporting Safety Defects 660
Resetting a Trip Meter 116
Rev Indicators 121
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 522
On and Off 523
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, 81
Seat Heaters 199, 200
Seats 180
Adjusting 180
Front Seat Heaters 199
Front Seats 180
Rear Seat Heaters 200
Rear Seats 186
Security System 153
Security System Alarm Indicator 88
Selecting a Child Seat 64
Selector Knob (Audio) 221
Setting the Clock 134
Shift Lever 23, 444, 446, 450
Releasing 634
Won’t Move 634
674
Shift Lever Position Indicator 80, 445, 447
Shift Up Backlight 112
Shifting (Transmission) 444, 446, 450
Shoulder Anchor 43
Side Airbags 53
Side Curtain Airbags 55
Siri Eyes Free 301
SiriusXM® Radio 272
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 139
Snow Tires 592
Song By VoiceTM (SBV) 283
Spare Tire 609, 655, 657
Spark Plugs 654, 656
Specifications 654
Specified Fuel 541, 654, 656
Speedometer 111
SPORT Mode 453
SPORT Mode Indicator 453
SRS Airbags (Airbags) 49
Starting the Engine 434, 437
Does Not Start 628
Engine Switch Buzzer 160
Jump Starting 631
Steering Wheel
Adjusting 177
Stopping 537
Stopwatch 122
Summer Tires 593
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 49
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) 4, 5, 160
System Message Indicator 86
Tachometer 111
Temperature
Gauge 111
Outside Temperature Display 118
Temperature Sensor 118
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) 616
Time (Setting) 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) 463
Indicator 85, 642
Tires 584
Air Pressure 585, 655, 657
Checking and Maintaining 584
Inspection 584
Labeling 585
Puncture (Flat Tire) 609
Regulations 587
Rotation 591
Spare Tire 609, 655, 657
Summer 593
Temporary Repair Kit (TRK) 616
Tire Chains 592
Wear Indicators 589
Winter 592
Tools 608
Towing Your Vehicle 433
Emergency 648
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 463
Indicator 85, 642
Transmission 444, 446, 450
Continuously Variable
Transmission 444, 446
Fluid 569
Manual 450
Shift Lever Position Indicator 80, 445, 447
TRIP Knob 116
Trip Meter 116
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) 616
Troubleshooting 607
Blown Fuse 643, 645
Brake Pedal Vibrates 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door 30
Emergency Towing 648
Engine Won’t Start 628
Noise When Braking 31
Overheating 635
Puncture/Flat Tire 609
Rear Door Won’t Open 30, 148
Shift Lever Won’t Move 634
Warning Indicators 76
Trunk 150
Lid 150
Light Bulb 654, 656
Release Lever 650
Unable to Open 650
Turbo Engine Vehicle 545
Turbo Meter 118
Turn Signals 165
Indicators (Instrument Panel) 86
Unlocking the Doors 139
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside 146
USB Adapter Cable 214
USB Flash Drives 233, 289, 313
USB Port(s) 215
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 139
Vanity Mirrors 7
Vehicle Identification Number 658
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) 459
Off Button 460
Off Indicator 83
System Indicator 83
Viscosity (Oil) 560, 655, 657
Voice Control Operation 264
Audio Commands 266
Climate Control Commands 267
General Commands 267
Music Search Commands 267
On Screen Commands 267
Phone Commands 266
Useful Commands 266
Voice Portal Screen 265
Voice Recognition 264
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist) 459
Wallpaper 224, 249
Warning and Information Messages 95
Warning Indicator On/Blinking 637
Warning Labels 74
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) 663
Watts 654, 656
Wear Indicators (Tire) 589
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) 612
Wi-Fi Connection 299
Window Washers 173
Adding/Refilling Fluid 571
Switch 173
Windows (Opening and Closing) 156
Windshield 173
Cleaning 599, 602
Defrosting/Defogging 202, 208
Washer Fluid 571
Wiper Blades 581
Wipers and Washers 173
Winter Tires
Snow Tires 592
Tire Chains 592
Wipers and Washers 173
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades 581
Wireless Charger 195
WMA 233, 289
Worn Tires 584
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