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© 2007 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. P/N 31SJC6111
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Owner’s Identification
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
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Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Ridgeline was a wise As you read this manual, you will
investment. It 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 owner’s manual in your vehicle so property, or the environment.
you can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
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Introduction
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
is very important. And operating this including:
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility. Safety Labels − on the vehicle.
Safety Messages − preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
To help you make informed three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
decisions about safety, we have These signal words mean:
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
this manual. This information alerts HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
hazards 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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Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. Your vehicle also has a shorter
wheelbase, allowing it to respond quicker to the steering wheel than other sport utility vehicles with a longer
wheelbase.
In addition to these characteristics, your vehicle’s pickup bed area allows you to carry more cargo and has the dual-
action tailgate to handle the items easily.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.
Overloading or improperly loading cargo could affect your handling and the vehicle’s stability, and could result in a
crash. Make sure the cargo is properly loaded and all items are secured in the pickup bed area.
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page 194 of this manual and the
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 227 . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of
control or an accident.
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Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............................................................. 5
Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) ........................................... 57
Features (climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink) ......................................... 121
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading) ........................................................................ 177
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage).................................................. 233
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ................................................ 273
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls) ....................................... 299
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information)................... 311
Index ................................................................................................................................................. I
INDEX
Service Information Summary (fluid capacities and tire pressures) ................................................... last page
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Overview of Contents
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.59) DRIVER’S FRONT REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH PASSENGER’S FRONT
GAUGES (P.70) AIRBAG (P.9, 23) COMPASS* (P.168)
* : If equipped CONTINUED
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CRUISE BUTTON
(P.165)
REMOTE AUDIO VOICE CONTROL CRUISE CONTROLS
CONTROLS*2 (P.161) SWITCHES*3 (P.165) SEAT HEATERS*2
INTERIOR LIGHT
STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SWITCH (P.104)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. ADJUSTMENT (P.79) (P.118)
* 1 : To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
* 2 : If equipped.
* 3 : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
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This section gives you important Additional Information About Your All Children Should Sit in a
information about how to protect Seat Belts .................................. 18 Back Seat .................................. 33
yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components ... 18 The Passenger’s Front Airbag
shows you how to use seat belts. It Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 19 Can Pose Serious Risks .......... 33
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You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink
recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends
section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
The recommendations on this page seat, not the front seat. Infants and
are the ones we consider to be the small children should be restrained Control Your Speed
most important. in a child seat. Larger children Excessive speed is a major factor in
should use a booster seat and a lap/ crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
Always Wear Your Seat Belt shoulder belt until they can use the the higher the speed, the greater the
A seat belt is your best protection in belt properly without a booster seat risk, but serious injuries can also
all types of collisions. Airbags are (see pages 32 − 52 ). occur at lower speeds. Never drive
designed to supplement seat belts, faster than is safe for current
not replace them. So even though Be Aware of Airbag Hazards conditions, regardless of the
your vehicle is equipped with airbags, While airbags can save lives, they maximum speed posted.
make sure you and your passenger can cause serious or fatal injuries to
always wear your seat belts, and occupants who sit too close to them, Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
wear them properly (see page 14 ). or are not properly restrained. Condition
Infants, young children, and short Having a tire blowout or a
adults are at the greatest risk. Be mechanical failure can be extremely
sure to follow all instructions and hazardous. To reduce the possibility
warnings in this manual. of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently,
Don’t Drink and Drive and perform all regularly scheduled
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even maintenance (see page 235 ).
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
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The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear
to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as far back from the
Airbags do not replace seat belts. steering wheel as possible while
They are designed to supplement allowing full control of the vehicle. A
the seat belts. front passenger should move their
seat as far back from the dashboard
Airbags offer no protection in rear as possible.
impacts, or minor frontal or side
collisions. The rest of this section gives more
detailed information about how you
Airbags can pose serious hazards. can maximize your safety.
To do their job, airbags must
inflate with tremendous force. So Remember, however, that no safety
Your vehicle has side curtain airbags while airbags help save lives, they system can prevent all injuries or
to help protect the heads of the can cause minor injuries or more deaths that can occur in a severe
driver, front passenger, and serious or even fatal injuries if crash, even when seat belts are
passengers in the outer rear seating occupants are not properly properly worn and the airbags deploy.
positions during a moderate to restrained or sitting properly.
severe side impact or rollover (see
page 28 for more information on how
your side curtain airbags work).
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Introduction Your vehicle has a door and 2.Adjust the Front Seats
The following pages provide tailgate open monitor on
instructions on how to properly the instrument panel to indicate
protect the driver, adult passengers, when a specific door or the tailgate is
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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
Insert the latch plate into the buckle, the belt rests across the center of
then tug on the belt to make sure the your chest and over your shoulder.
belt is securely latched. Check that
the belt is not twisted, because a This spreads the forces of a crash
twisted belt can cause serious over the strongest bones in your
injuries in a crash. upper body.
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In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit
position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far
seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full
by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle. When riding
vehicle or being struck by an as a front passenger, adjust the seat
inflating front airbag. as far back as possible.
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Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the Keep your hands and arms away
Never let passengers ride in the same seat belt. If they do, they from the airbag covers. If your
area in front of a folded-up rear could be very seriously injured in a hands or arms are close to an
seat. If they do, they could be very crash. airbag cover, they could be injured
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Seat Belt System Components the beeper stops, the indicator will If the indicator comes on or the
Your seat belt system includes lap/ stop flashing but remain on. beeper sounds when the driver’s seat
shoulder belts in all five seating belt is latched and there is no front
positions. The front seat belts are If a front passenger does not fasten seat passenger and no items on the
also equipped with automatic seat their seat belt, the indicator will front seat, something may be
belt tensioners. come on about 6 seconds after the interfering with the monitoring
ignition switch is turned to the ON system. Look for and remove:
This system uses the same sensors (II) position.
as the front airbags to monitor Any items under the front
whether the front seat belts are If either the driver or a front passenger’s seat.
latched or unlatched, and how much passenger does not fasten their seat
weight is on the front passenger’s belt while driving, the beeper will Any objects hanging on the seat or
seat (see pages 25 and 26 ). sound and the indicator will flash in the seat-back pocket.
again at regular intervals.
The seat belt system Any object on the floor that is
includes an indicator on the When no one is sitting in the front touching the rear of the seat-back.
instrument panel and a beeper to passenger’s seat, or a child or small
remind you and your passengers to adult is riding there, the indicator If no obstructions are found, have
fasten your seat belts. should not come on and the beeper your vehicle checked by a dealer.
should not sound.
This system monitors the front seat
belts. If you turn the ignition switch
to the ON (II) position before your
seat belt is fastened, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash. If
your seat belt is not fastened before
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Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving,
your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in
and across your hips. your seat while it keeps some
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The tensioners are designed to Seat Belt Maintenance If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
activate in any collision severe For safety, you should check the it must be replaced by the dealer. A
enough to cause the front airbags to condition of your seat belts regularly. belt that has been worn during a
deploy, or if a sensor detects your crash may not provide the same level
vehicle is about to roll over (see page Pull each belt out fully, and look for of protection in a subsequent crash.
28 ). frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and The dealer should also inspect the
If a side airbag or side curtain airbag the belts retract easily. If a belt does anchors for damage and replace
deploys during a side impact, the not retract easily, cleaning the belt them if needed. If the automatic seat
tensioner on that side of the vehicle may correct the problem (see page belt tensioners activate during a
will also deploy. 261 ). Any belt that is not in good crash, they must be replaced.
condition or working properly will
The tensioners can also be activated not provide good protection and
during a collision in which the front should be replaced as soon as
airbags do not deploy. In this case, the possible. Not checking or maintaining
airbags would not be needed, but the seat belts can result in serious
additional restraint could be helpful. Honda provides a limited warranty injury or death if the seat belts
on seat belts. See your Honda do not work properly when
When the tensioners are activated, Warranty Information booklet for needed.
the seat belts will remain tight until details.
they are unbuckled. Check your seat belts regularly
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.
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Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument
tensioners (see page 19 ). weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you to a possible
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs problem with your airbags,
Sensors that can detect a (29 kg) or less (the weight of an sensors, or seat belt tensioners
moderate to severe front impact, infant or small child), the (see page 28 ).
side impact, or rollover. passenger’s front airbag will be
turned off (see page 25 ). An indicator on the instrument
Sensors that can detect whether a panel that alerts you that the
child is in the passenger’s side A rollover sensor that can detect if passenger’s side airbag has been
airbag path and signal the control your vehicle is about to roll over turned off (see page 29 ).
unit to turn the airbag off (see and signal the control unit to
page 27 ). deploy both side curtain airbags An indicator on the dashboard that
and front seat belt tensioners (see alerts you that the passenger’s
Sensors that can detect whether page 28 ). front airbag has been turned off
the driver’s seat belt and a front (see page 29 ).
passenger’s seat belt is latched or A sophisticated electronic system
unlatched (see page 18 ). that continually monitors and Emergency backup power in case
records information about the your vehicle’s electrical system is
A driver’s seat position sensor that sensors, the control unit, the disconnected in a crash.
monitors the distance of the seat airbag activators, the seat belt
from the front airbag. If the seat is tensioners, and driver and front
too far forward, the airbag will passenger seat belt use when the
inflate with less force (see page ignition switch is in the ON (II)
25 ). position.
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How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the front airbag helps protect
your head and chest.
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The total time for inflation and Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags
deflation is one-tenth of a second, so Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual-
fast that most occupants are not airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this
aware that the airbags deployed until inflation stages that can be ignited feature have two deployment
they see them lying in their laps. sequentially or simultaneously, thresholds that depend on whether
depending on crash severity. sensors detect the occupant is
After a crash, you may see what wearing a seat belt or not.
looks like smoke. This is actually In a more severe crash, both stages
powder from the airbag’s surface. will ignite simultaneously to provide If the occupant’s belt is not latched,
Although the powder is not harmful, the quickest and greatest protection. the airbag will deploy at a slightly
people with respiratory problems lower threshold, because the
may experience some temporary In a less severe crash, one stage will occupant would need extra
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of ignite first, then the second stage protection.
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do will ignite a split second later. This
so. provides longer airbag inflation time If the occupant’s belt is latched, the
with a little less force. airbag will deploy at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
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Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag-
Do not spill any liquids on or The driver’s advanced front airbag The passenger’s advanced front
under the seats, cover the sensors, system includes a seat position airbag system has weight sensors
or put any objects or metal items sensor under the seat. If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda
under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will does not encourage carrying an
inflate with less force, regardless of infant or small child in front, if the
Back-seat passengers should not the severity of the impact. sensors detect the weight of an
put their feet under the front seats. infant or small child (up to about 65
If there is a problem with the sensor, lbs or 29 kg), the system will
Failure to follow these instructions the SRS indicator will come on, and automatically turn the passenger’s
could damage the sensors or prevent the airbag will inflate in the normal front airbag off.
them from working properly. manner regardless of the driver’s Be aware that objects placed on the
seating position. passenger’s seat can also cause the
airbag to be turned off. CONTINUED
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When the airbag is turned off, a A rear passenger pushing or How Your Side Airbags Work
‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in pulling on the back of the front
the center of the dashboard comes passenger’s seat.
on (see page 29 ).
Moving the front seat forcibly
If the weight sensors detect there is back against cargo on the seat or
no passenger in the front seat, the floor behind it.
airbag will be off. However, the
passenger airbag off indicator will Hanging heavy items on the front
not come on. passenger seat, or placing heavy
items in the seat-back pocket.
To ensure that the passenger’s
advanced front airbag system will Also, make sure the floor mat behind
work properly, do not do anything the front passenger’s seat is hooked
that would increase or decrease the to the floor mat anchor (see page If you ever have a moderate to
weight on the front passenger’s seat. 261 ). If it is not, the mat may severe side impact, sensors will
This includes: interfere with the proper operation detect rapid acceleration and signal
of the sensors and operation of the the control unit to instantly inflate
seat. either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag and activate the seat belt
tensioner.
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Only one airbag will deploy during a Side Airbag Cutoff System If the side airbag off indicator comes
side impact. If the impact is on the Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff on (see page 29 ), have the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s system designed primarily to protect passenger sit upright. Once the
side airbag will deploy even if there a child riding in the front passenger’s passenger is out of the airbag’s
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags In a Rollover How the SRS Indicator Works
Work A rollover sensor monitors the The SRS indicator alerts
degree and rate your vehicle may roll you to a potential problem
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG over and automatically deploy the with your airbags or seat belt
side curtain airbags and activate the tensioners.
front seat belt tensioners (see page
19 ). When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
In a rollover toward the front comes on for several seconds then
passenger’s side of the vehicle, both goes off. This tells you the system is
side curtain airbags will inflate and working properly.
the front seat belt tensioners will
activate even if there are no If the indicator comes on at any
occupants on that side of the vehicle. other time, or does not come on at all,
In a Side Impact you should have the system checked
In a moderate to severe side impact, To get the best protection from the by your dealer. For example:
sensors will detect rapid acceleration side curtain airbags, occupants
and signal the control unit to should wear their seat belts and sit If the SRS indicator does not come
instantly inflate the side curtain upright and well back in their seats. on after you turn the ignition
airbag and activate the seat belt switch to the ON (II) position.
tensioner on the driver’s or the
passenger’s side of the vehicle. If the indicator stays on after the
If the impact is on the passenger’s engine starts.
side, the passenger’s side curtain
airbag will inflate even if there are no If the indicator comes on or
occupants on that side of the vehicle. flashes on and off while you drive.
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If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off
the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works Indicator Works
may not work properly when you U.S. Canada
need them. This indicator PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
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Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service
front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually
come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no
there, something may be interfering parts you can safely service.
If no weight is detected on the front with the weight sensors. Look for However, you must have your
seat, the airbag will be automatically and remove: vehicle serviced if:
shut off. However, the indicator will
not come on. Any items under the front An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag
passenger’s seat. that has deployed must be
The passenger airbag off indicator replaced along with the control
may come on and off repeatedly if Any object, hanging on the seat or unit and other related parts. Any
the total weight on the seat is near in the seat-back pocket. seat belt tensioner that activates
the airbag cutoff threshold. must also be replaced.
Any object that is touching the
If an adult or teenage passenger is rear of the seat-back. Do not try to remove or replace
riding in front, move the seat as far any airbag by yourself. This must
to the rear as possible, and have the If no obstructions are found, have be done by an authorized dealer or
passenger sit upright and wear the your vehicle checked by a dealer as a knowledgeable body shop.
seat belt properly. soon as possible.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
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If your vehicle has a moderate to Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat-
severe impact. Even if your Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting
airbags do not inflate, your dealer airbags. Together, airbags and your dealer. Improperly replacing
should inspect the driver’s seat seat belts provide the best or covering front seat-back covers
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All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children
Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in
According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped
children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can
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Canadian Models
SUN VISORS
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If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical
Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact,
Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another
children can be properly restrained. an infant or a small child in the front adult ride with the child in the back
Place the largest child in the front Placing a child in the front seat
seat, provided the child is large exposes the child to hazards in a
enough to wear the lap/shoulder frontal collision, and paying close
belt properly (see page 49 ). attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important tasks of
Move the vehicle seat as far to the driving, placing both of you at risk.
rear as possible (see pages 98 and
100).
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Additional Safety Precautions seat belt around their neck, they Lock all doors and the In-Bed
Never hold an infant or child on can be seriously or fatally injured. Trunk when your vehicle is not in
your lap. If you are not wearing a (See pages 44 and 45 for how to use. Children who play in vehicles
seat belt in a crash, you could be activate and deactivate the can accidentally get trapped inside.
thrown forward and crush the lockable retractor.) Teach your children not to play in
child against the dashboard or a or around vehicles. Know how to
seat-back. If you are wearing a Use the childproof door locks to operate the emergency In-Bed
seat belt, the child can be torn prevent children from opening the Trunk opener and decide if your
from your arms and be seriously rear doors. This can prevent children should be shown how to
hurt or killed. children from accidentally falling use this feature (see page 96 ).
out (see page 84 ).
Never put a seat belt over yourself Teach your children not to play on
and a child. During a crash, the Do not leave children alone in a the pickup bed. Opening or
belt could press deep into the child vehicle. Leaving children without closing the tailgate could cause
and cause serious or fatal injuries. adult supervision is illegal in most accidental injuries.
states and Canadian provinces,
Never let two children use the and can be very hazardous. Keep vehicle keys/remote
same seat belt. If they do, they transmitters out of the reach of
could be very seriously injured in a For example, infants and small children. Even very young
crash. children left in a vehicle on a hot children learn how to unlock
day can die from heatstroke. A vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
Make sure any unused seat belt child left alone with the key in the switch, and open the windows,
that a child can reach is buckled, ignition switch can accidentally set which can lead to accidental injury
the lockable retractor is activated, the vehicle in motion, possibly or death.
and the belt is fully retracted and injuring themselves or others.
locked. If a child wraps a loose
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Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Child Seat Placement
seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed
or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back
facing, reclining mode. seat, but not in the front. Never put a
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In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small
strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child
the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit
front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
as far forward as needed, and leave it
unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get Child Seat Placement
a smaller rear-facing child seat. We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front.
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Even with advanced front airbags Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not
that automatically turn the When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
passenger’s front airbag off (see to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed
page 29 ), a back seat is the safest seat, or one designed for use with using a seat belt.
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3. The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and
vehicle seating position (or After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s
positions) where it will be used. and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
there are three main steps in
Before purchasing a conventional installing the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try
child seat, or using a previously installing it in a different seating
purchased one, we recommend that 1. Properly secure the child seat to position, or use a different style of
you test the seat in the specific the vehicle. All child seats must be child seat that can be firmly secured.
vehicle seating position or positions secured to the vehicle with the lap
where the seat will be used. part of a lap/shoulder belt or with 3. Secure the child in the child seat.
the LATCH (lower anchors and Make sure the child is properly
tethers for children) system. A strapped in the child seat
child whose seat is not properly according to the child seat maker’s
secured to the vehicle can be instructions. A child who is not
endangered in a crash. properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
2. Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured. After installing a child The following pages provide
seat, push and pull the seat guidelines on how to properly install
forward and from side-to-side to a child seat. A forward-facing child
verify that it is secure. seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for rear-
A child seat secured with a seat belt facing child seats.
should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
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If you place the child seat in the rear 1. With the child seat in the desired 2. To activate the lockable retractor,
center seating position and use the seating position, route the belt slowly pull the shoulder part of the
tether strap for additional security, through the child seat according belt all the way out until it stops,
make sure to push down the head to the seat maker’s instructions, then let the belt feed back into the
restraint to the lowest position and then insert the latch plate into the retractor.
hook the tether strap hook to the buckle.
anchor before securing the child seat 3. After the belt has retracted, tug on
with the lap/shoulder belt. Refer to it. If the belt is locked, you will not
page 46 for how to route the tether be able to pull it out. If you can pull
strap properly. the belt out, it is not locked, and
you will need to repeat these steps.
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Installing a Child Seat with a When using a tether anchor, always Using an Outer Tether Anchor
Tether hook the tether strap through the
upper guide to route it properly. UPPER GUIDE
COVER CENTER
TETHER
ANCHOR Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.
UPPER
GUIDE
OUTER
TETHER OUTER TETHER ANCHOR
ANCHOR
1. After properly securing the child
A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page 44 ), lift the head
installed in any seating position in restraint, then route the tether
the back seat. strap over the seat-back and
Each outer seating position has a through the head restraint legs.
tether anchor at the outside of the
seat bottom. The center seating 2. Lift the cover, then hook the
position has a tether anchor between tether strap through the upper
the lower anchors for the LATCH- guide as shown.
compatible child seat. Each anchor
point is shown above.
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3. Route the tether strap downward Using the Center Tether Anchor UPPER GUIDE
properly, making sure the strap is Make sure to attach the tether strap
not twisted. hook to the anchor before installing
the child seat, because the tether
CONTINUED
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3. Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be high-back or
between the child’s neck and arm? low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as federal safety standards (see page
possible, touching the child’s 39 ) and that you follow the booster
thighs? seat maker’s instructions.
5. Will the child be able to stay If a child who uses a booster seat
seated like this for the whole trip? must ride in front, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
If you answer yes to all these sure the child is wearing the seat
questions, the child is ready to wear belt properly.
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the A child who has outgrown a forward- A child may continue using a booster
child needs to ride on a booster seat. facing child seat should ride in a seat until the tops of their ears are
back seat and use a booster seat even with the top of the vehicle’s or
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them booster’s seat-back. A child of this
properly without the booster. height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
Some states and Canadian provinces booster seat.
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely
Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to:
The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front,
Administration and Transport there are other important factors you Carefully read the owner’s manual,
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With a truck cap installed and the
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon back window open, engine exhaust
monoxide should not enter the Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. may enter the vehicle and cause a
vehicle in normal driving if you Breathing it can cause hazardous condition. Keep the back
Have the exhaust system inspected Avoid any enclosed areas or If you must sit in your parked vehicle
for leaks whenever: activities that expose you to with the engine running, even in an
carbon monoxide. unconfined area, adjust the heating
The vehicle is raised for an oil and cooling system/climate control
change. system as follows:
High levels of carbon monoxide can
You notice a change in the sound collect rapidly in enclosed areas, 1. Select the fresh air mode.
of the exhaust. such as a garage. Do not run the 2. Select the mode.
engine with the garage door closed. 3. Turn the fan on high speed.
The vehicle was in an accident Even with the door open, run the 4. Set the temperature control to a
that may have damaged the engine only long enough to move the comfortable setting.
underside. vehicle out of the garage.
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Safety Labels
RADIATOR CAP
SUN VISOR
U.S. models only
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Safety Labels
HOOD DOORJAMBS
U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models
PICKUP BED
U.S. models Canadian models
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This section gives information about Control Locations ............................ 58 Interior Convenience Items .......... 112
the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ............................. 59 Center Console .......................... 113
contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ........... 61 Console Compartments ........ 113
your vehicle. All the essential Gauges .............................................. 70 Cargo Hooks .......................... 114
controls are within easy reach. Controls Near the Steering Beverage Holders ...................... 114
Wheel ............................................ 74 Glove Box ................................... 115
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Control Locations
GLOVE BOX
POWER DOOR LOCK (P.115)
MASTER SWITCH
(P.83)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.105)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.181)
FUEL FILL DOOR PARKING BRAKE CENTER CONSOLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
RELEASE HANDLE (P.179) PEDAL (P.109) (P.113) (P.116)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
* If equipped
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Instrument Panel
U.S. models
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY MAINTENANCE MINDER
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67)
VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.66) INDICATOR
(P.67) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65) INDICATOR (P.62)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
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Instrument Panel
Canadian models
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY MAINTENANCE MINDER
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67)
VTM-4 INDICATOR (P.66) INDICATOR
(P.67) SIDE AIRBAG OFF
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65) INDICATOR (P.62)
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.68) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (P.66) INDICATOR (P.63)
DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR (P.65) WASHER LEVEL
INDICATOR (P.65)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.66)
TPMS INDICATOR
(P.68)
IN-BED TRUNK OPEN SUPPLEMENTAL
INDICATOR (P.69) RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM (P.62)
INDICATOR (P.62)
SEAT BELT
PARKING BRAKE AND REMINDER
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
INDICATOR (P.61)
(P.63) DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN MONITOR (P.64) LOW FUEL INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE (P.65)
INDICATOR (P.62) TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
(P.68) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (P.65)
LAMP (P.62) BACK WINDOW OPEN
BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.69) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(P.69) INDICATOR (P.63)
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The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder If your front passenger does not
indicators to give you important Indicator fasten their seat belt, the indicator
information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you comes on about 6 seconds after the
turn the ignition switch to the ON ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your (II) position.
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
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Turn Signal and Door and Tailgate Open Monitor If the tailgate is swung open or is not
Hazard Warning closed tightly, you will hear six beeps
Indicators and see the indicator blinking when
The left or right turn signal indicator you turn the ignition switch to the
blinks when you signal a lane change ON (II) position. The beeper also
or turn. If an indicator does not blink sounds and the indicator blinks when
or blinks rapidly, it usually means you move the shift lever out of the
one of the turn signal bulbs is Park or neutral position.
burned out (see pages 256 and 257 ). This monitor includes two functions;
Replace the bulb as soon as possible, the door open indicator and the The tailgate open indicator does not
since other drivers cannot see that tailgate open indicator. This monitor monitor the tailgate when it is
you are signaling. works with the ignition switch in any dropped open.
position.
When you press the hazard warning If the driver does not fasten the seat
button, both turn signal indicators The specific door indicator comes on belt and the tailgate is swung open,
and all turn signals on the outside of in this monitor if any door is not the seat belt reminder alarm will
the vehicle flash. closed tightly. sound at first, then the tailgate open
reminder beeper will sound.
The tailgate indicator comes on For more information on the tailgate,
when the tailgate is swung open or if see page 94 .
it is not closed completely after you
swing it closed.
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Gauges
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Gauges
Trip Meter When you turn the ignition switch to Fuel Gauge
This meter shows the number of the ON (II) position, the meter you This shows how much fuel you have.
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) last selected is displayed. It may show slightly more or less
driven since you last reset it. than the actual amount. The needle
To reset a trip meter, display it, and returns to the bottom after you turn
SELECT BUTTON
then press and hold the RESET off the ignition.
RESET BUTTON
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Gauges
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Gauges
Tighten Fuel Cap Message If the system still detects a leak in Maintenance Minder Display
If your fuel fill cap is loose or your vehicle's evaporative emissions The information display in the
missing, a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ system, the malfunction indicator instrument panel shows you the
message appears on the information lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel cap engine oil life and maintenance
display after you start the engine. was not already tightened, turn the service items when the ignition
Turn the engine off, and confirm the engine off, and check or retighten the switch is in the ON (II) position. This
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CRUISE BUTTON
(P.165)
HORN*1
REMOTE AUDIO CRUISE SEAT HEATERS*2
CONTROLS*2 (P.161) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHT (P.104)
ADJUSTMENT (P.79) (P.165) CONTROL SWITCH
(P.118)
Vehicle with navigation system is shown.
*1 To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
*2 If equipped.
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Multi-Control Lever
The multi-control lever has many LO − The wipers run at low speed.
functions, including windshield
wipers and washers, turn signals, HI − The wipers run at high speed.
headlight high beams, and headlight
high beam flashing. MIST: The wipers run at high speed
until you release the lever.
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Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Turn Signal − Push down on the Headlight Control Dial
Your vehicle has heating wires at the multi-control lever to signal a left
bottom of the windshield to help turn and up to signal a right turn. To
heat the wiper blades and the signal a lane change, push lightly on
windshield. If the outside the lever and hold it. The lever will
temperature is near freezing, the return to center when you release it
heater turns on automatically when or complete a turn.
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. The heater turns High Beams − To turn on the high
off automatically when the outside beams, push the multi-control lever
temperature is above freezing. forward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will come
This function helps to increase wiper on (see page 65 ). Pull the lever back
performance when the wiper arms to return to the low beams.
sit in the parked position in snowy or 1. OFF
icy conditions. To flash the high beams, pull the 2. Parking and indicator lights
lever back lightly, then release it. 3. Headlights
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
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Headlights
Headlights − Turning the dial to Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you remove the key from the
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the The automatic lighting off feature ignition switch with the headlight
parking lights, taillights, instrument turns off the headlights, all other control dial on, but do not open the
panel lights, and license plate lights. exterior lights, and the instrument door, the lights will turn off after 10
panel lights within 15 seconds of minutes.
Turning the dial to the ‘‘ ’’ removing the key from the ignition
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Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness If you do not insert the key in the
Canadian models only ignition switch after opening the
With the headlight control dial off, driver’s door, the illumination turns
the high beam headlights and the off about 30 seconds after you close
high beam indicator come on with the door.
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II) If you insert the key but do not turn
position and release the parking the ignition switch to the ON (II)
brake. They remain on until you turn position, the illumination turns off in
the ignition switch off, even if you about 10 seconds.
set the parking brake.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The instrument panel brightness is
The headlights revert to normal BRIGHTNESS CONTROL DIAL dimmed when you turn the headlight
operation when you turn them on control dial to the ‘‘ ’’ or
with the headlight control dial. The dial on the instrument panel ‘‘ ’’ position to reduce glare at
controls the brightness of the night. To cancel it, turn the
instrument panel lights and the instrument panel brightness control
console compartment light. Turn the dial upward fully until you hear a
dial to adjust the brightness. click.
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Keys
The master key fits all the locks on Keep the keys away from liquids.
your vehicle. The valet key works If they get wet, dry them
only in the ignition and the driver’s immediately with a soft cloth.
door lock. You can keep the glove
box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
facility.
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Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC:
your vehicle from theft. If an key’s coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the
improperly-coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e. key FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
device) is used, the engine’s fuel fob) is near the ignition switch when following two conditions: (1) This device
system is disabled. you insert the key. may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
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Ignition Switch
LOCK (0) − You can insert or START (III) − Use this position
remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch
To turn the key, the shift lever must returns to the ON (II) position when
be in Park, and you must push the you let go of the key.
key in slightly.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
If the front wheels are turned, the you leave the key in the ignition
anti-theft lock may make it difficult switch in the LOCK (0) or the
to turn the key. Firmly turn the ACCESSORY (I) position and open
steering wheel to the left or right as the driver’s door. Remove the key to
you turn the key. turn off the beeper.
ACCESSORY (I) − You can The shift lever must be in Park (P)
The ignition switch has four operate the audio system and the before you can remove the key from
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY accessory power sockets in this the ignition switch.
(I), ON (II), and START (III). position.
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Door Locks
Power Door Locks The lock tab on each door locks and To lock any passenger’s door when
unlocks that door. Pulling up on the getting out of the vehicle, push the
LOCK TAB driver’s door lock tab only unlocks lock tab down, and close the door.
the driver’s door. To unlock the To lock the driver’s door, remove the
driver’s door and the In-Bed Trunk key from the ignition switch, and
from the outside, turn the key and push the lock tab down, or push the
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Door Locks
Childproof Door Locks Automatic (Auto) Door Locking/ To program the Park Lock
Unlocking mode:
Your vehicle has customizable Locks all doors when the shift lever is
settings for the doors to moved out of Park (P).
automatically lock and unlock. Make
all settings before you start driving.
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Door Locks
4. Push and hold the front of the To program the Drive Lock mode: 4. Push and hold the brake pedal,
master door lock switch on the Locks all doors when the vehicle’s speed then move the shift lever out of
driver’s door. You will hear a reaches about 9 mph (15 km/h). Park (P).
clicking sound, and after about 5
seconds, you will hear another 5. Push and hold the front of the
clicking sound. master door lock switch on the
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Door Locks
To turn off the Auto Lock modes: 4. Push and hold the front of the Auto Door Unlocking
master door lock switch on the The auto door unlocking feature has
driver’s door. You will hear a three modes (Park Unlock, Ignition
clicking sound after about 5 Switch, and Deactivated), with five
seconds. possible settings:
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Door Locks
To program the Park Unlock mode: 3. Push and hold the rear of the To program the Ignition Sw itch
Unlock mode: master door lock switch on the Unlock mode:
Unlocks driver’s door or all doors when driver’s door. You will hear a Unlocks driver’s door or all doors when
the shift lever is moved to Park (P). clicking sound. Continue to hold the ignition switch is out of the ON (II)
down the switch: position.*
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON 2. Apply the parking brake, and close
(II) position. the driver’s door.
Door Locks
4. Push and hold the brake pedal, To turn off the door unlock 4. Push and hold the rear of the
then move the shift lever out of modes: master door lock switch on the
Park (P). driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound, and after about 5
5. Push and hold the rear of the seconds, you will hear another
master door lock switch on the clicking sound.
driver’s door. You will hear a
clicking sound. Continue to hold 5. Release the switch, and turn the
down the switch: ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) position within 5 seconds.
−Until you hear a second click
(after about 5 seconds) to
activate the driver’s door unlock
feature.
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Remote Transmitter
UNLOCK − Press this button once If you do not open any door within 30
LED LOCK
BUTTON
to unlock the driver’s door and the seconds, the doors automatically
In-Bed Trunk. Push it twice to unlock relock, and the security system sets
the remaining doors. If you press the (if equipped). The UNLOCK button
button twice and hold for 3–5 seconds, does not work when the key is in the
the side windows will roll down (see ignition switch.
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Remote Transmitter
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Remote Transmitter
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Dual-Action Tailgate
You can open the tailgate two Before you open the tailgate a To Drop Open the Tailgate
different ways: different way (dropped open, and
then swung open), make sure it is UPPER HANDLE
Drop it open by using the upper fully closed.
handle.
Make sure all passengers and
Swing it open by using the right objects are clear of the tailgate
lower handle. before opening and closing it, and
make sure the tailgate is closed
NOTE: securely before driving.
As a safety feature, the upper handle
is disabled if you do not fully close
the tailgate after it is swung open.
And the lower handle is disabled if
you do not fully close the tailgate To drop open the tailgate, pull up the
after it is dropped open. upper handle, then pull down the
tailgate. To close the tailgate, push
firmly up until it latches.
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Dual-Action Tailgate
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Dual-Action Tailgate
Do not allow anyone to hang on the Tailgate Open Indicator If you do not fasten the seat belt, you
swung open tailgate. This could first hear the seat belt reminder
damage the tailgate. This indicator is in the door and alarm, then the tailgate reminder
tailgate open monitor on the beeper sounds.
Do not leave the tailgate swung open. instrument panel. It comes on when
The tailgate may swing and shut the tailgate is swung open or it is not The indicator does not monitor the
accidentally. This could cause completely closed. This indicator tailgate when it is dropped open.
serious injuries. works even if the key is not in the
ignition switch. Loading Cargo
The bed lights come on when you See page 186 for information on
swing open the tailgate. You can also If the tailgate is swung open or not cargo loading and weight limits.
turn the bed lights on or off by closed tightly when the ignition
pushing the bed light switch on the switch is in the ON (II) position, you You can also store and lock items in
dashboard (see page 120 ). will hear six beeps and see the the In-Bed Trunk (see page 95 ).
indicator blinking. The indicator
stays on until you close the tailgate.
The beeper also sounds and the
indicator blinks when you move the
shift lever out of the Park or neutral
position.
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In-Bed TrunkTM
CONTINUED
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In-Bed TrunkTM
To avoid damaging the key and key To avoid damaging the seal on the Emergency Opener
cylinder of the In-Bed Trunk lid, do In-Bed Trunk lid, remove any debris
not close the tailgate when the key is from the lid’s mating surface before
in the lid. you close it.
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In-Bed TrunkTM
In-Bed Trunk Main Switch Washing the In-Bed Trunk Cargo Hooks
MAIN SWITCH CARGO HOOKS
To protect items in the In-Bed Trunk, You can wash the inside of the There are two cargo hooks for
you can disable its release button by In-Bed Trunk with a water and mild plastic grocery bags at the back of
turning off the main switch in the detergent solution, and a soft brush the In-Bed Trunk. They are designed
glove box and locking the glove box or cloth. to hold light items. Heavy objects
with the master key. may damage the hooks.
To drain water from the In-Bed
Even if the main switch is in the OFF Trunk, remove the drain plug by
position, you can open the In-Bed turning it counterclockwise.
Trunk with the master key.
When you are finished washing the
In-Bed Trunk, dry it with a soft cloth,
and reinstall the drain plug.
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Seats
The front passenger’s seat in all Manual Seat Adjustments to make sure it is locked in position.
models adjusts manually. On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models
See pages 11 − 13 for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.
Make all seat adjustments before
you start driving.
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Seats
Driver’s Seat Manual Height Make sure to pull the lever upward Driver’s Manual Lumbar Support
Adjustment or downward to its full range.
Make all seat adjustments before
you start driving.
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Seats
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Seats
Armrests
FRONT REAR
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Seats
They are most effective when you RELEASE BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON
adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the The head restraints adjust for height. When a passenger is seated in the
center of the restraint. You need both hands to adjust the rear center seating position, make
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it sure the center head restraint is
while driving. To raise it, pull upward. properly positioned.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
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Seats
FLOOR GUIDE
To fold a rear seat cushion, pull up To return the seat cushion to its
the lever on the outside of the original position, pull the lever
cushion. The seat cushion pops up, outward, then push down the seat
and the seat legs store underneath it. cushion slowly.
Push the cushion firmly against the
seat-back to lock it in place. Make sure the seat cushion is locked
securely and the seat legs are
positioned properly in the floor guide.
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Make sure all items in the cargo area Seat Heaters In HI, the heater turns off when the
are secured. Loose items can fly seat gets warm, and turns back on
forward and cause injury if you have SEAT HEATER SWITCHES after the seat’s temperature drops.
to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo
on page 186 ). In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature
You can also store small items under changes.
the rear seats. Make sure to secure
the items so they will not shift while Follow these precautions when using
you are driving. the seat heaters:
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Power Windows
DRIVER’S WINDOW MAIN SWITCH The windows operate for up to 10 AUTO − To open or close the
SWITCH minutes after you turn off the driver’s window, push or pull the
ignition switch. Opening either front window switch firmly down or up to
door cancels this function. the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go up
BACK WINDOW
or down all the way. To stop the
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Power Windows
AUTO REVERSE − If the driver’s If the driver’s window fuse is Back Window
window senses any obstacle while it removed, the AUTO function may be Your vehicle has a power back
is closing automatically, it will disabled. The power window system window.
reverse direction, and then stop. To needs to be reset after reinstalling
close the window, remove the the fuse. Back Window Open
obstacle, then use the window switch Indicator
again. 1. Start the engine. Push down and This indicator comes on when you
hold the driver’s window switch turn the ignition switch from the ON
Auto reverse stops sensing when the until the window is fully open. (II) to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK
window is almost closed. You should (0) position without closing the back
always check that all passengers and 2. Pull and hold the driver’s window window. With the ignition switch in
objects are away from the window switch to close the window the ACCESSORY (I) position, the
before closing it. completely, then hold the switch indicator goes off after about 30
for about 2 seconds. seconds. With the ignition switch in
the LOCK (0) position, the indicator
If the power windows do not operate goes off after about 3 minutes.
properly after resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.
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Power Windows
If you remove the ignition key and Opening the Side Windows with
open the driver’s door without the Remote Transmitter UNLOCK BUTTON
closing the back window, you hear You can open all of the side windows
five beeps and see the indicator blink. from the outside with the remote
If you do not close the back window transmitter.
before the beeper stops, the
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3. Turn the key clockwise again, and 4. To close the windows further, turn Moonroof
hold it. All four side windows start and hold the key again (within
to open. To stop the windows, 10 seconds).
release the key.
NOTE: If the windows stop before
4. To open the windows further, turn the desired position, repeat steps 2
and hold the key again (within and 3.
10 seconds).
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To tilt up the back of the moonroof, You can open and close the Parking Brake
press and hold the center part of the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after
switch ( ). To close the you turn off the ignition switch. RELEASE
moonroof, press and hold the upper Opening either front door cancels HANDLE
part of the switch ( ). To open this function.
the moonroof, press and hold the
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Mirrors If equipped
The rear view mirror has a compass
Driving the vehicle with the parking TAB function to indicate the vehicle’s
brake applied can damage the rear direction.
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound Refer to Compass on page 168 .
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors 4. When you finish, move the Heated Mirrors
selector switch to the center (off)
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH position. This turns the HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
adjustment switch off to keep your
settings.
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GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKETS
CENTER POCKET
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There are three accessory power These sockets are intended to supply
sockets in your vehicle. Two power for 12 volt DC accessories
accessory power sockets are above that are rated 120 watts or less (10
the center pocket on the dashboard, amps).
and another is on the back of the
center console. To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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Sun Visor Make sure you put the sun visor Vanity Mirror
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
To use the sun visor, pull it down. Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use
When using the sun visor for the it.
side window, remove the support rod
from the clip, and swing it out. The light comes on when you pull up
the cover.
In this position, the sun visor can be
adjusted by moving it on its slider. The light will not come on if the sun
Do not use the extended sun visor visor is slid outward.
over the inside mirror.
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Interior Lights
Interior Light Control Switch When the switch is in the door position: When the switch is in the OFF position:
DOOR POSITION ON The individual map lights and the None of the lights come on when a
rear console light come on when door is opened.
any door is opened, or when the
remote transmitter or the key is The map lights in the front can be
used to unlock the doors. When turned on and off by pushing each
the doors are closed, each lens. The rear map lights cannot
individual map light can be turned be used.
on and off by pushing the lens.
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Interior Lights
The map lights stay on when the The courtesy light in the back of the
interior light control switch is in the center console comes on when you
door position and the map light open any door with the interior light
switch is on. control switch in the door position.
After you close the doors, the light
fades out. If equipped
The courtesy light between the front
map lights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, turn the instrument
panel brightness control dial on the
dashboard (see page 78 ).
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Bed Lights
Your vehicle has bed lights in the To turn off the lights, push the light
pickup bed: a light on each front switch again, or close the tailgate
upper and rear bottom side. With the and the In-Bed Trunk.
shift lever in the Park position, the
bed lights come on when you push When you move the shift lever out of
the bed light switch on the the Park position, the bed lights go
dashboard, swing open the tailgate, off and cannot be used.
or open the In-Bed Trunk. The
indicator on the instrument panel
also comes on to remind you that the
bed lights are on.
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Features
The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C .............. 122
system in your vehicle provides a Using the Heater ....................... 126
comfortable driving environment in Using the A/C ............................ 126
all weather conditions. Using Automatic Climate
Control .................................... 128
The standard audio system has Rear Ventilation ......................... 129
many features. This section Dual Temperature Control ........... 130
describes those features and how to Climate Control Sensors ............... 132
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use them. (If you have an optional Playing the AM/FM Radio ........... 133
audio system, refer to the operating AM/FM Radio Reception ............. 140
instructions that came with it.) Playing the XM Satellite Radio .. 142
Playing a CD, CD Changer ........... 148
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio Protecting Your CDs ..................... 159
system that requires a code number CD Player/Changer Error
to enable it. Messages .................................... 160
Remote Audio Controls................. 161
On all models except RT, RTX, and Playing an Optional Audio Unit.... 161
Canadian LX Radio Theft Protection.................. 162
The security system helps to Setting the Clock ........................... 163
discourage vandalism and theft of Security System ............................. 164
your vehicle. Cruise Control ................................ 165
Compass.......................................... 168
HomeLink Universal
Transceiver................................. 171
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)-Required
Federal Explanation .............. 175
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RTS, RTL, and AIR CONDITIONING FAN CONTROL BUTTONS PASSENGER’S SIDE
Canadian EXL models AUTO BUTTON BUTTON TEMPERATURE
MODE CONTROL DIAL
BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
DUAL BUTTON
OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE PASSENGER’S SIDE
DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
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the fan speed and airflow. Turn the independent temperature settings. driver’s side and the passenger’s side
dial counterclockwise to decrease it. separately when this button is
Push the DUAL button. When the pressed (indicator on). When the
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL indicator in the button is on, turn the indicator in the DUAL button is off,
models dials to adjust the temperature. you can adjust both sides to the
Select the fan speed by pressing the same temperature with the driver’s
fan control buttons ( or ). When the indicator in the DUAL side temperature control dial.
The fan speed is shown in vertical button is off, both sides adjust to the
bars on the display. driver’s side temperature.
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The system should be left in fresh Air flows from the center,
air mode under almost all conditions. corner, and rear vents in the
Keeping the system in recirculation dashboard.
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up. Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard, rear and
Switch to recirculation mode when the floor vents.
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air Air flows from the floor
mode. vents.
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On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models 2. Make sure the A/C is off.
When you select or , 3. Select and fresh air mode.
the system automatically switches to 4. Set the fan to the desired speed.
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
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Using the Heater Using the A/C If the interior is very warm, you can
The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load cool it down more rapidly by partially
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine. Watch the engine opening the windows, turning on the
will be several minutes before you coolant temperature gauge (see page A/C, and setting the fan to
feel warm air coming from the 72 ). If it moves near the red zone, maximum speed in fresh air mode.
system. turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal. On RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models
1. Select . To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
When you select , the system 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the 1. Set the fan to the desired speed.
automatically switches to the fresh button. The display shows A/C 2. Select MAX A/C mode.
air mode. ON on when a fan speed is The system automatically turns on
2. Set the fan to the desired speed. selected. the A/C, selects , and
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with 2. Make sure the temperature is set switches to recirculation mode.
the temperature control dial. to maximum cool. 3. Make sure the temperature is set
3. Select . to maximum cool.
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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Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost Automatic Heated Wiper Zone
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the Your vehicle has heating wires at the
moisture from the air. When used in windows: bottom of the windshield to help
combination with the heater, it heat the wiper blades and the
makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Set the fan to the desired speed or windshield. If the outside
high for faster defrosting. temperature is near freezing, the
1. Turn the fan on. 2. Select . When you select heater turns on automatically when
2. Press the A/C button. , the system automatically you turn the ignition switch to the
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3. Select and fresh air mode. switches to fresh air mode and ON (II) position. The heater turns
4. Adjust the temperature to your turns on the A/C. The A/C off automatically when the outside
preference. indicator will not be displayed if it temperature is above freezing.
was off to start with.
This setting is suitable for all driving 3. Adjust the temperature so the This function helps to increase wiper
conditions whenever the outside airflow feels warm. performance when the wiper arms
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). 4. To increase airflow to the sit in the parked position in snowy or
windshield, close the side vents. icy conditions.
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To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Using Automatic Climate Control The system automatically selects the
From the Windows On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL proper mix of conditioned and/or
1. Select . The system models heated air that will, as quickly as
automatically switches to fresh air The automatic climate control possible, raise or lower the interior
mode and turns on the A/C. The system adjusts the fan speed and temperature to your preference.
A/C indicator does not come on if airflow levels to maintain the interior
it was off to start with. temperature you select. When you set the temperature to its
2. Select . lower limit ( ) or its upper limit
3. Set the fan and temperature Press the AUTO button. ( ), the system runs at full
controls to maximum level. Set the desired temperature by cooling or heating only. It does not
turning the temperature control regulate the interior temperature.
To clear the windows faster, you can dial. You will see AUTO in the
close the dashboard corner vents by system’s display. In cold weather, the fan will not
rotating the wheel next to come on automatically until the
(passenger’s side) or below it heater starts to develop warm air.
(driver’s side). This will send more
warm air to the windshield defroster Dual Temperature Control − When
vents. Once the windshield is clear, the indicator in the DUAL button is
select fresh air mode to avoid on, the driver’s side and passenger’s
fogging the windows. side temperature can be controlled
independently (see page 130 ).
For your safety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
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Features
If you press OFF, the climate control
Making any manual selection causes system shuts off.
the word AUTO in the display to go
out. −Keep the system off for short
periods only. TAB
−To keep stale air and mustiness You can adjust the direction of the
from collecting, you should have air coming from the rear vents in the
the fan running at all times. back of the center console by
moving the tab in the center of each
vent up-and-down and side-to-side.
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button first.
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KNOB
AM/FM AM/FM
BUTTON BUTTON
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FM
FM BUTTON BUTTON
AM BUTTON AM
BUTTON
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U.S. RTL model without navigation system U.S. RTL model with navigation system
POWER BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR
SOUND BUTTON VOLUME KNOB
AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
VOLUME STEREO INDICATOR
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KNOB
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To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station with a strong signal. When it finds
The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to one, it will stop and play that station
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. find radio stations on the selected for about 10 seconds.
Turn the system on by pushing the band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the If you do nothing, the system will
PWR button or the AM/FM button preset bars, and AUTO SELECT. scan for the next strong station and
(AM or FM button on Canadian play it for 10 seconds. When it plays
models). Adjust the volume by TUNE − Use the TUNE bar to tune a station that you want to listen to,
turning the volume knob. the radio to a desired frequency. press the SCAN button again.
Press the side of the bar to tune
On vehicles with navigation system to a higher frequency, and press the PRESET − Each side of the bars
Pushing the AUDIO button will also side to tune to a lower (1−6) can store one station on AM,
turn on the system (see page 138 ). frequency. and two stations on FM.
1. Select the desired band, AM or
The band and frequency that the SEEK − The SEEK function FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
radio was last tuned to is displayed. searches up and down from the twelve stations.
To change bands, press the AM/FM current frequency to find a station
button (AM or FM button). On the with a strong signal. To activate it, 2. Use the tune, seek, or scan
FM band, ST will be displayed if the press the or side of the function to tune the radio to a
station is broadcasting in stereo. bar, then release it. desired station.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not
available. SCAN − The scan function samples 3. Pick a preset number (1−6), and
all stations with strong signals on the hold it until you hear a beep.
selected band. To activate it, press
the SCAN button, then release it. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
You will see SCAN in the display. total of six stations on AM and
The system will scan for a station twelve stations on FM.
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AUTO SELECT − If you are If you do not like the stations auto Each mode is shown in the display as
traveling far from home and can no select has stored, you can store it changes. Turn the VOLUME knob
longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset bars to adjust the setting to your liking.
you can use the auto select feature to as previously described. When the level reaches the center,
find stations in the local area. you will see ‘‘ ’’ in the display.
To turn off auto select, press the The system will automatically return
Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’ A. SEL button. This restores the the display to the selected audio
flashes in the display, and the system presets you originally set. mode about 5 seconds after you stop
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goes into scan mode for several adjusting a mode.
seconds. It stores the frequencies of Adjusting the Sound
six AM, and twelve FM stations in Press the SOUND button repeatedly If equipped
the preset bars. to display the SUBWOOFER (if SUBWOOFER − Adjusts the
equipped), BASS, TREBLE, FADER, strength of sound from the
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after and BALANCE settings. subwoofer speaker.
pressing a preset bar if auto select
cannot find a strong station for every BASS − Adjusts the bass.
preset bar.
TREBLE − Adjusts the treble.
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Operating the Radio on the While you are listening to the radio, Adjusting the Sound
Navigation System Screen you can change to another band by
pressing the AUDIO button next to AUDIO BUTTON
the navigation system screen, and
then touching the desired band icon
(FM1, FM2, or AM).
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touch the ‘‘L’’ or ‘‘R’’ icon. To adjust
the front/rear fader, touch the ‘‘FR’’
or ‘‘RR’’ icon.
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Features
Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by
band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as
such as buildings and hills. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and
radio then receives both the direct even sunspots. You may be able to
signal from the station’s transmitter, receive a distant radio station one
and the deflected signal. This causes day and not receive it the next day
the sound to distort or flutter. This is because of a change in conditions.
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving. Electrical interference from passing
vehicles and stationary sources can
cause temporary reception problems.
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U.S. RTL model without navigation system U.S. RTL model with navigation system
SCAN
BUTTON
PRESET BARS
SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR
PRESET BARS
CATEGORY BAR TUNE BAR
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U.S. RTL model only system, and press the ‘‘XM’’ button.
Your audio system is capable of Adjust the volume by turning the
receiving XM Satellite Radio volume knob. The last channel you
anywhere in the United States, listened to will show in the display.
except Hawaii and Alaska.
You can also change to the XM radio
XM is a registered trademark of while you are listening to an FM
XM Satellite Radio, Inc. station, AM station, CD, etc., by
Features
touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on
XM radio receives signals from two the audio display (navigation system
satellites to produce clear, high- screen).
On vehicles with navigation system
quality digital reception. It offers
many channels in several categories. MODE − To switch between
Along with a large selection of channel mode and category mode, On the audio display, you will see the
different types of music, XM radio press and hold the DISP/MODE selected CHANNEL (number),
allows you to view channel and button until the mode changes. CATEGORY, NAME (artist name),
category selections in the display. In channel mode, you can select all and TITLE (music title).
The navigation system screen also of the available channels. In category
shows all XM information when the mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, You may experience periods when
AUDIO button is pressed. etc., you can select all of the XM Radio does not transmit the
channels within that category. artist’s name and song title
Operating the XM Radio Each time you press and release the information. If this happens, there is
To listen to XM radio, turn the DISP/MODE button, the display nothing wrong with your system.
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY changes in the following sequence:
(I) or ON (II) position. Push the Channel name, channel number,
PWR button to turn on the audio category, artist name, and music title. CONTINUED
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TUNE − Press the TUNE bar to Preset − You can store up to 12 3. Pick a preset number (icon) you
change channel selections. Press preset channels using each side of want for that channel. Press and
for higher numbered channels the preset bar or preset icons on the hold the bar (icon) until you hear a
and for lower numbered screen. Each side of the bar stores beep.
channels. In the category mode, you one channel from the XM1 band and
can only select channels within that one channel from the XM2 band. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the
category. first six channels.
To store a channel:
SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) − 5. Press the XM button again or
Press either side of the CATEGORY 1. Press the XM button. Either XM1 touch the other XM icon (XM1 or
bar ( or ) to select another or XM2 will show in the display. XM2) on the audio display. Store
category. the next six channels using steps 2
2. Use the tune, seek, or scan and 3.
SCAN − The scan function gives function to tune to a desired
you a sampling of all channels while channel. Once a channel is stored, press and
in the channel mode. In the category release the proper side of the preset
mode, only the channels within that In category mode, only channels bar (icon) to tune to it.
category are scanned. To activate within that category can be selected.
scan, press the SCAN button or In channel mode, all channels can be
touch the SCAN icon on the screen. selected.
The system plays each channel in
numerical order for a few seconds,
then selects the next channel. When
you hear a channel you want to listen
to, press the button or touch the icon
again.
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no longer of the southern
broadcasting. horizon.
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SATELLITE
GROUND
REPEATER
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Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly Your I.D. will appear in the display.
Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for
these conditions: compliance could void the user’s After you’ve registered with XM
authority to operate the equipment. Radio, keep your audio system in the
Driving on the north side of an satellite radio mode while you wait
east/west mountain road. Receiving Satellite Radio Service for activation. This should take about
Driving on the north side of a If your XM Radio service has expired 30 minutes.
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large commercial truck on an or you purchased your vehicle from
east/west road. a previous owner, you can listen to a While waiting for activation, make
Driving in tunnels. sampling of the broadcasts available sure your vehicle remains in an open
Driving on a road beside a vertical on XM Satellite Radio. With the area with good reception. Once your
wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south ignition switch in the ACCESSORY audio system is activated, you’ll be
of you. (I) or ON (II) position, push the able to listen to XM radio broadcasts.
Driving on the lower level of a PWR button to turn on the audio XM Radio will continue to send an
multi-tiered road. system and press the XM RADIO activation signal to your vehicle for
Driving on a single lane road button. A variety of music types and at least 12 hours from the activation
alongside dense trees taller than styles will play. request. If the service has not been
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you. activated after 36 hours, contact XM
Large items carried on a roof rack. If you decide to purchase XM Radio.
Satellite Radio service, contact XM
There may be other geographic Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at
situations that could affect XM radio 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
reception. them your radio I.D. number and
your credit card number. To get your
radio I.D. number, press the TUNE
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AM/FM AM/FM
BUTTON BUTTON
SCAN
SCAN RANDOM BUTTON RANDOM
BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON
PRESET BARS SEEK/SKIP BAR PRESET BARS
SEEK/SKIP BAR
REPEAT REPEAT
BUTTON BUTTON
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BUTTON
SCAN
SCAN RANDOM BUTTON RANDOM
BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON
PRESET BARS PRESET BARS
SEEK/SKIP BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR
REPEAT REPEAT
BUTTON BUTTON
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AM/FM BUTTON
LOAD BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR CD BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON
CD SLOT
CD BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
PRESET BARS
SEEK/SKIP BAR REPEAT BUTTON
AM/FM
Canadian EXL model with navigation system
BUTTON
FM BUTTON CD BUTTON
AM RANDOM BUTTON
BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR PRESET BARS REPEAT BUTTON
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the same controls used for the radio. of the bar. SCAN button again to get out of scan
The number of the track playing is mode.
shown in the display. The system will REPEAT − Press the RPT button
continuously play a CD until you to continuously replay a track. You
change modes. will see RPT in the display. Press the
RPT button again to turn it off.
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To Stop Playing a CD Operating the Optional CD To select the CD changer, press the
Press the eject button ( ) to Changer AUX button. The disc and track
remove the CD. If you eject the CD, RT, RTX, and Canadian LX models numbers will be displayed. To select
but do not remove it from the slot, An optional six disc CD changer is a different disc, use the preset 5
the system will automatically reload available for your vehicle from your (DISC −) side for a previous disc or
the CD after 10 seconds and put it in dealer. the preset 6 (DISC +) side to select
pause mode. To begin playing, press the next disc in sequence.
the CD button. This disc changer uses the same
controls used for the in-dash CD If you select an empty slot in the
Press the AM/FM button (AM or player/changer and the radio. magazine, the changer will search
FM button) to switch to the radio for the next available CD to load and
while a CD is playing. Press the CD Load the desired CDs into the play.
button to play the CD. magazine, and load the magazine
into the changer according to the Protecting Discs
If you turn the system off while a CD instructions that came with the unit. For information on how to handle
is playing, either with the PWR and protect discs, see page 159 .
button or by turning off the ignition,
the CD stays in the drive. When you
turn the system back on, the CD
begins playing where it left off.
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Operating the CD Changer Be careful not to injure your fingers Loading CDs in the In-dash CD
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL when opening or closing the Changer
models navigation system screen. On vehicles with navigation system
Your audio system has an in-dash
CD changer that holds up to six CDs, OPEN BUTTON LOAD BUTTON LOAD INDICATOR
providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
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same controls used for the radio.
To load CDs or operate the CD
changer, the ignition switch must be
in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
CD SLOT
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. To return the screen to the upright 1. Press and hold the LOAD button
The label can curl up and cause the CD position, press the OPEN button next to the CD slot until the load
to jam in the unit. again. Do not use the folded screen indicator above the slot turns from
as a tray. If you put a cup, for amber to green.
On vehicles with navigation system example, on the screen, the liquid
The CD changer is behind the inside the cup may spill on the To load only one CD, press and
navigation system screen. To use the screen when you go over a bump. release the LOAD button.
CD changer, press the OPEN button
beside the screen. The screen folds
back, and the CD changer appears. CONTINUED
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2. The indicators above the disc 5. Repeat this until all six positions On vehicles without navigation system
buttons of the empty positions will are loaded. The system will then 1. Press and hold the LOAD button
blink, and the green load indicator begin playing the first CD loaded. until you hear a beep and see
above the CD slot comes on. ‘‘LOAD’’ in the display, then
If you stop loading CDs before all six release the button.
3. Insert a CD into the CD slot. positions are filled, the system will
Insert it only about halfway; the wait for 10 seconds, then stop the To load only one CD, press and
drive will pull it in the rest of the load operation and begin playing the release the LOAD button.
way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the last CD loaded.
display. The CD load indicator 2. On the upper right side of the
turns amber and blinks as the CD If you press the LOAD button while display, the disc number for an
is loaded. a CD is playing, the system will stop empty position will begin blinking,
playing that CD and start the loading and the green CD load indicator
You cannot load and play 3-inch sequence. It will then play the CD will come on.
(8-cm) discs in this system. just loaded.
4. When ‘‘LOAD’’ appears again in You can also load a CD into an empty
the display, insert the next CD into position while a CD is playing by
the CD slot. pressing the appropriate disc button.
Select an empty disc button (the
Do not try to insert a disc until indicator above the button is off),
‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could and press the button. The system
damage the audio unit. will stop playing the current CD and
start the loading sequence. It will
then play the CD just loaded.
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3. Insert a CD into the CD slot. If you are not loading CDs into all six To select a different disc, press the
Insert it only about halfway; the positions, press the LOAD button appropriate side of a preset bar
drive will pull it in the rest of the again after the last CD has loaded. (1−6). On models with navigation
way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the The system will begin playing the system, touch the appropriate disc
display. The CD load indicator last CD loaded. icon. If you select an empty position
turns red and blinks as the CD is in the CD changer, the system will
loaded. If you stop loading CDs before all six go into the loading sequence.
positions are filled, the system will
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You cannot load and play 3-inch wait for 10 seconds, then stop the
(8-cm) discs in this system. load operation and begin playing the
last CD loaded.
4. When ‘‘LOAD’’ appears again in
the display, insert the next CD into To Play a CD
the CD slot. Select the CD changer by pressing
the CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in
Do not try to insert a disc until the display. The system will begin
‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could playing the last selected disc in the
damage the audio unit. CD changer. You will see the disc
and track numbers displayed.
5. Repeat this until all six positions
are loaded. The system will then When that CD ends, the next CD in
begin playing the last CD loaded. the CD changer is loaded and played.
After the last CD finishes, the
system returns to the first CD.
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Track Repeat Random Play within a Disc On vehicles with navigation system
When you press and release the RPT When you press the RDM button or Operation of DISC SCAN and DISC
button or touch the TRACK touch the TRACK RANDOM icon on REPEAT on the screen is possible
REPEAT icon on the screen, the the screen, the system plays the only when the screen is in the
system continuously replays the tracks of the current disc in random upright position.
current track. As a reminder, you order. You will see RDM (TRACK
will see RPT (TRACK REPEAT) in RANDOM) in the display. To turn
the display. To turn this feature off, this feature off, press the RDM
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press the RPT button, or touch the button (touch TRACK RANDOM)
TRACK REPEAT icon again. again.
Disc Repeat
On vehicles with navigation system
When you press and hold the RPT
button until D-RPT (DISC REPEAT)
is in the display, or when you touch
the DISC REPEAT icon on the
screen, the system continuously
replays the current disc. As a
reminder, you will see D-RPT in the
display.
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To Stop Playing a Disc Removing CDs from the In-dash When you press the eject button
To take the system out of CD mode, CD Changer while listening to the radio, or with
press the AM/FM button (AM or To remove the disc that is currently the audio system turned off, the disc
FM button) or XM button (U.S. playing, press the eject button. You that was last selected is ejected.
models). Each time you press the will see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the display. After that disc is ejected, pressing
AM/FM button (AM or FM button), When you remove the disc from the the eject button again will eject the
the system changes to the next slot, the system begins the load next disc in numerical order. By
mode (AM, FM1, or FM2). When sequence so you can load another doing this six times, you can remove
you return to CD mode by pressing disc in that position. If you do not all the discs from the changer.
the CD button, play will continue load another CD within 10 seconds,
where it left off. the system selects the previous You can also eject discs when the
mode [AM, FM1, FM2, or XM Radio ignition switch is on or off:
If you turn the system off while a CD (U.S. models)].
is playing, either with the PWR To eject one disc, press and release
button or the ignition switch, play If you do not remove the CD from the eject button.
will continue at the same point when the slot, the system will reload the
you turn it back on. CD after 10 seconds and put the CD To eject all discs, press and hold the
changer in pause mode. To begin eject button until the LOAD
playing the CD, press the CD button. indicator begins to blink.
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system. Wipe across the CD from the center
to the outside edge.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the A new CD may be rough on the
drive or cause other problems. inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness Handle a CD by its edges; never
Handle your CDs properly to can flake off and fall on the re- touch either surface. Do not place
prevent damage and skipping. cording surface of the CD, causing stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
skipping or other problems. Remove These, along with contamination
these pieces by rubbing the inner from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip
and outer edges with the side of a pens, can cause the CD to not play
pencil or pen. properly or possibly jam in the drive.
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VOL BUTTON MODE BUTTON The MODE button changes the Auxiliary Input Jack
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, AUXILIARY
XM Radio (U.S. models), CD (if a INPUT JACK
disc is loaded) or a tape (if the
optional tape player is installed and a
tape is loaded).
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If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top (▲) of
CH BUTTON the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
On RTS, RTL, and Canadian EXL are listening to. Press the bottom
models (▼) to go back to the previous On vehicles with navigation system
Three controls for the audio system station. The auxiliary input jack is on the tray
are mounted in the steering wheel above the glove box. The system will
hub. They let you control basic If you are playing a CD, the system accept auxiliary input from standard
functions without removing your skips to the beginning of the next audio accessories.
hand from the steering wheel. track each time you press the top
(▲) of the CH button. Press the When the appropriate audio unit is
The VOL button adjusts the volume bottom (▼) to return to the connected to the auxiliary input jack,
up (▲) or down (▼). Press the top beginning of the current track. Press press the CD/AUX or AUX button to
or bottom of the button, hold it until it again to return to the previous select the unit.
the desired volume is reached, then track. You will see the disc and track
release it. numbers in the display.
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U.S. models are shown. PRESET BARS PRESET BARS
On vehicles without Navigation System Press the clock set button again to For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00
If your vehicle’s battery is enter the set time. 1:52 will reset to 2:00
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock. You can quickly set the time to the On models with Navigation System
nearest hour. If the displayed time is The navigation system receives
To set the time, press the clock set before the half hour, pressing the signals from the global positioning
button until you hear a beep. The clock set button until you hear a system (GPS), and the displayed
displayed time begins to blink. beep, then pressing the R (Preset 3) time is updated automatically by the
side of the bar sets the clock back to GPS. Refer to the navigation system
Press and hold the H (Preset 1) side the previous hour. manual for how to adjust the time.
of the bar until the hour advances to If the displayed time is after the half
the desired time. Press and hold the hour, the clock sets forward to the
M (Preset 2) side of the bar until the beginning of the next hour.
minutes advance to the desired time.
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Security System
If equipped SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system will not set if
The security system helps to protect the hood, In-Bed Trunk, or any door
your vehicle and valuables from theft. is not fully closed. If the system will
The horn sounds and a combination not set, check the door and tailgate
of headlights, parking lights, license open monitor and In-Bed Trunk open
plate lights, and taillights flash if indicator on the instrument panel
someone attempts to break into your (see pages 64 and 69 ) to see if the
vehicle or remove the radio. This doors and In-Bed Trunk are fully
alarm continues for 2 minutes, then closed. Since it is not part of the
the system resets. To reset an monitor display, manually check the
alarming system before the 2 hood.
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the NOTE: Use the remote transmitter
remote transmitter. Once the security system is set, to quickly check that the hood,
opening any door (without using the In-Bed Trunk, and all doors are
The security system automatically key or the remote transmitter), the closed. Push the lock button twice
sets 15 seconds after you lock the hood, or the In-Bed Trunk, will cause within 5 seconds. There should be an
doors, hood, and the In-Bed Trunk. it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio audible confirmation beep.
For the system to activate, you must and navigation components are
lock the doors from the outside with removed from the dashboard or the Do not attempt to alter this system
the key, driver’s lock tab, door lock wiring is cut. or add other devices to it.
switch, or remote transmitter. The
security system indicator above the
driver’s door lock tab starts blinking
immediately to show you the system
is setting itself.
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Cruise Control
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CANCEL
BUTTON
Use the cruise control only 1. Push the CRUISE button. The 3. Press and release the SET/
when traveling on open indicator in the button will come DECEL button on the steering
highways in good weather. on. wheel. The indicator on the
instrument panel comes on to
NOTE: show the system is now activated.
The main switch can be left on, even
when the system is not in use.
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Cruise Control
Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising
speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways:
going down a hill, use the brakes to NOTE: If you need to decrease your
slow down. This will cancel cruise Press and hold the RES/ACCEL speed quickly, use the brakes as you
control. To resume the set speed, button. When you reach the normally would.
press the RES/ACCEL button. The desired cruising speed, release the
indicator on the instrument panel will button. Press and hold the SET/DECEL
come back on. button. Release the button when
Push on the accelerator pedal. you reach the desired speed.
When climbing a steep hill, the Accelerate to the desired cruising
automatic transmission may speed, then press the SET/ To slow down in very small
downshift to hold the set speed. DECEL button. amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
To increase your speed in very your vehicle will slow down about
small amounts, tap the RES/ 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, the vehicle will speed up Tap the brake pedal lightly with
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). your foot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
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Cruise Control
Even with cruise control turned on, Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
you can still use the accelerator You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button
pedal to speed up for passing. After of these ways: or tap on the brake pedal, the system
completing the pass, take your foot will remember the previously set
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle Tap the brake pedal. cruising speed. To return to that
will return to the set cruising speed. speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
Push the CANCEL button on the (40 km/h) and then press and
Resting your foot on the brake pedal steering wheel. release the RES/ACCEL button. The
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causes cruise control to cancel. CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
Push the CRUISE button on the on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
dashboard. same cruising speed as before.
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Compass
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Compass
Compass Calibration 2. Drive the vehicle slowly in circles 2. Press and hold the compass
The compass may need to be at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) until button for about 3 seconds. When
manually calibrated after exposure to the center icon turns blue. This all of the direction icons begin to
a strong magnetic field. If the icon also turns blue by continuing blink, release the button.
compass seems to continually show to drive the vehicle under normal
the wrong direction, do this. driving conditions. When you see 3. The blue direction icon(s) blink
an actual heading on the compass, and show the current zone.
NOTE: Do this procedure in an open calibration is completed.
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area, away from buildings, power 4. If the zone is incorrect, press and
lines, and other vehicles. Compass Zone Selection release the compass button
In most areas, there is a variation repeatedly to get to the correct
1. With the blue center icon between magnetic north and true number.
displayed, press and hold the north. Zone selection is required so
compass button for about 6 the compass can compensate for this 5. The compass will return to the
seconds. When the center icon variation. To check and select the normal display about 4 seconds
turns red, release the button. zone, do this: after you stop adjusting a zone
number.
1. Find the zone for your area on the
zone map (see page 170 ). Each
zone number (1 through 15)
corresponds to a compass zone on
the table (see page 170 ).
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that came with your garage door To do this, press and hold the two
General Information opener or other equipment you outside buttons on the HomeLink
If you are training HomeLink to intend to operate with HomeLink. If transceiver for about 20 seconds,
operate a garage door or gate, you you do not have this information, until the red indicator flashes.
should unplug the motor for that contact the manufacturer of the Release the buttons, then proceed to
device during training. Repeatedly equipment. step 1.
pressing the remote control button If you are training the second or
could burn out the motor. For quick and accurate training, third buttons, go directly to step 1.
make sure the remote transmitter
HomeLink stores the code in a for the device (garage door, 1. Unplug the garage door opener
permanent memory. There should automatic gate, security system, etc.) motor from the electrical outlet.
be no need to retrain HomeLink if has a fresh battery.
your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is 2. Hold the end of the garage door
disconnected. If your garage door opener remote transmitter 2 to 5
opener was manufactured before inches from HomeLink. Make
April 1982, you may not be able to sure you are not blocking your
program HomeLink to operate it. view of the red indicator in
They do not have the safety feature HomeLink. CONTINUED
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Training With a Rolling Code TRAINING BUTTON 4. Press and hold the button on
System HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds.
For security purposes, newer garage
door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ 5. Press and hold the HomeLink
or variable code. Information from button again for 3 to 4 seconds.
the remote control and the garage This should turn off the training
door opener are needed before indicator on the garage door
HomeLink can operate the garage opener unit. (Some systems may
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door opener. require you to press the button up
to three times.)
The ‘‘Training HomeLink’’
procedure trains HomeLink to the 6. Press the HomeLink button again
proper garage door opener code. for about 1 second. It should
The following procedure 3. Press the training button on the operate the garage door.
synchronizes HomeLink to the garage door opener unit until the
garage door opener so it sends and indicator next to the button comes
receives the correct codes. on. The indicator may blink, or
come on and stay on. You then
1. Make sure you have properly have approximately 30 seconds to
completed the ‘‘Training complete the following steps.
HomeLink’’ procedure.
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Each tire, including the spare (if As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under-
provided), should be checked vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to
monthly when cold and inflated to pressure monitoring system (TPMS) overheat and can lead to tire failure.
the inflation pressure recommended that illuminates a low tire pressure Under-inflation also reduces fuel
by the vehicle manufacturer on the telltale efficiency and tire tread life, and may
vehicle placard or tire inflation affect the vehicle’s handling and
pressure label. and stopping ability.
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(If your vehicle has tires of a when one or more of your tires is Please note that the TPMS is not a
different size than the size indicated significantly under-inflated. substitute for proper tire
on the vehicle placard or tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
inflation pressure label, you should Accordingly, when the low tire responsibility to maintain correct tire
determine the proper tire inflation pressure telltale illuminates, you pressure, even if under-inflation has
pressure for those tires.) should stop and check your tires as not reached the level to trigger
soon as possible, and inflate them to illumination of the TPMS low tire
the proper pressure. pressure telltale.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction
with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more
to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to
operating properly. The TPMS ensure that the replacement or
malfunction indicator is provided by alternate tires and wheels allow the
a separate telltale, which displays the TPMS to continue to function
symbol ‘‘TPMS’’ when illuminated. properly.
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Before Driving
Before Driving
first. Carrying Cargo .............................. 186
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Before Driving
Wipe up spills immediately. not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
1. Park with the driver’s side closest If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
to the service station pump. even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
on the handle to the left of the system. The system helps keep
driver’s seat. fuel vapors from going into the
atmosphere. Try filling at another
pump. If this does not fix the
TETHER
problem, consult your dealer.
ATTACHMENT FUEL FILL CAP
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5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on Filling a Portable Fuel Container
until it clicks at least once. If you Whenever filling a fuel container,
do not properly tighten the cap, use an approved fuel container, and Do not fill a portable fuel
the malfunction indicator lamp place it on the ground. Do not fill the container in the pickup bed.
may come on (see page 289 ). You fuel container in the vehicle,
will also see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL including the pickup bed and the Static electricity can ignite gas
CAP’’ message on the information In-Bed Trunk. Make sure to put the vapors and you can be burned.
display. fuel pump nozzle in the fuel filler of
the container securely and to handle
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until it properly.
it latches.
Gasoline or fuel vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive.
Improperly handling fuel can cause
an explosion in which you can be
seriously injured.
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Before Driving
LATCH
1. Park the vehicle, and set the 2. Put your fingers under the front 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip,
parking brake. Pull the hood edge of the hood. The hood latch and insert the end into either of
release handle under the lower left handle is above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Pull the designated holes pointed to by
corner of the dashboard. The this handle until it releases the an arrow.
hood will pop up slightly. hood, then lift the hood.
To close the hood, lift it up slightly to
If the hood latch handle moves remove the support rod from the
stiffly, or you can open the hood hole. Put the support rod back into
without lifting the handle, the its holding clip. Lower the hood to
mechanism should be cleaned and about a foot (30 cm) above the
lubricated. fender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
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MAX
UPPER MARK
MIN
LOWER MARK
Wait a few minutes after turning the 4. Remove the dipstick again, and Look at the coolant level in the
engine off before you check the oil. 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
1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). marks. it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant on page 249 for
2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper
cloth or paper towel. see Adding Engine Oil on page 246 . coolant.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back Refer to Owner’s Maintenance
into its hole. Checks on page 241 for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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Fuel Economy
Before Driving
which uses more fuel. load on the engine which makes it
use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
The build-up of snow or mud on ventilation when possible.
your vehicle’s underside or on the
truck bed adds weight and rolling
resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your fuel mileage and
reduces the chance of corrosion.
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Although non-Honda accessories Your vehicle should not be used to Be sure electronic accessories do
may fit on your vehicle, they may not carry a slide-in camper. not overload electrical circuits
meet factory specifications, and If you install a truck cap, be sure it is (see page 291 ) or interfere with
could adversely affect your vehicle’s properly installed and does not the proper operation of your
handling and stability. exceed your vehicle’s load limits (see vehicle.
page 187 ).
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Before installing any electronic Modifying Your Vehicle Larger or smaller wheels and tires
accessory, have the installer Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of
contact your dealer for assistance. or replacing components with your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
If possible, have your dealer non-Honda components could other systems.
inspect the final installation. seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability. Modifying your steering wheel or
Do not install accessories on the any other part of your vehicle’s
side pillars or across the rear Some examples are: safety systems could make the
windows. In these areas, Lowering the vehicle with a non- systems ineffective.
accessories may interfere with Honda suspension kit that
Before Driving
proper operation of the side significantly reduces ground If you plan to modify your vehicle,
curtain airbags. clearance can allow the consult your dealer.
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
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Carrying Cargo
Glove box
Front door and seat-back pockets
Fold-up rear seat with under-seat
storage
Console compartment
Pockets on the dashboard
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Carrying Cargo
Load Limits (Payload) To determine the correct cargo and 5. Determine the combined weight
The maximum load for your vehicle luggage load limit: of luggage and cargo being loaded
is: 1. Locate the statement, ‘‘the in the vehicle. That weight may
On vehicles without moonroof combined weight of occupants and not safely exceed the available
1,530 lbs (690 kg) cargo should never exceed 1,530 cargo and luggage load capacity in
On vehicles with moonroof (1,480) lbs’’ on your vehicle’s step 4.
1,480 lbs (670 kg) placard. [The placard is on the
driver’s doorjamb.] 6. If your vehicle will be towing a
These figures include the total trailer, load from your trailer will
weight of all occupants, cargo, and 2. Determine the combined weight be transferred to your vehicle.
Before Driving
accessories, and the tongue load if of the driver and passengers that Consult this manual to determine
you are towing a trailer. will be riding in your vehicle. how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of
3. Subtract the combined weight of your vehicle (see page 212 ).
the driver and passengers from
Overloading or improper 1,530 (1,480) pounds. In addition, the total weight of the
loading can affect handling and vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
stability and cause a crash in 4. The resulting figure equals the cargo, and trailer tongue load
which you can be hurt or killed. available amount of cargo and must not exceed the gross vehicle
luggage load capacity. For weight rating (GVWR) or the
Follow all load limits and other example, if the maximum load is gross axle weight rating (GAWR).
loading guidelines in this 1,530 lbs and there will be five 150 Both are on a label on the driver’s
manual. lb. passengers in your vehicle, the doorjamb.
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 780 lbs.
[1,530 − 750 (5 × 150) = 780 lbs.]
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger If you fold the rear seats up, tie Carrying Cargo in the In-Bed
Compartment down items that could be thrown Trunk or on a Roof Rack
Store or secure all items that could about the vehicle during a crash or Distribute cargo evenly on the
be thrown around and hurt sudden stop. Also, keep all cargo floor in the In-Bed Trunk, placing
someone during a crash. below the bottom of the windows. the heaviest items on the bottom
If it is higher, it could interfere and as far forward as possible. Tie
Be sure items placed on the floor with the proper operation of the down items that could be thrown
behind the front seats cannot roll side curtain airbags. during a crash or sudden stop.
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the Distribute cargo evenly on the Make sure the In-Bed Trunk lid is
pedals, the proper operation of the floor of the cargo area with the closed securely before driving.
seats, or proper operation of the rear seats folded up, placing the
sensors under the seats. heaviest items on the bottom and Be sure the total weight of the
as far forward as possible. Tie items in the In-Bed Trunk does not
Keep the glove box closed while down items that could be thrown exceed 300 lbs (136 kg).
driving. If it is open, a passenger about the vehicle during a crash
could injure their knees during a or sudden stop. If you carry any items on a roof
crash or sudden stop. rack, be sure the total weight of
the rack and the items does not
exceed 110 lb (50 kg).
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo in the Pickup Bed When loading and unloading cargo, If you stack items higher than the
Your vehicle can carry a large make sure all passengers or any bed sides, tailgate, or back window,
amount of cargo in the pickup bed. objects are clear of the tailgate secure them with a net or cover.
before opening or closing it. The This will reduce the risk of items
However, the pickup bed is not tailgate should be closed securely being thrown out of the pickup
intended for carrying passengers. before driving when it is not used bed during a crash or sudden stop.
People who ride in the pickup bed as the extended pickup bed.
can be very seriously injured or When the tailgate is dropped open,
killed in a crash (see page 8 ). The maximum allowable loading it can be used as an extended
weight on the pickup bed is 1,100 pickup bed. The maximum
Before Driving
Make sure your cargo is properly lbs (500 kg). Do not exceed the allowable weight on the tailgate
loaded and all items are secured so load limit (see page 187 ). while driving is 300 lbs (136 kg).
they will not shift or fall out while Exceeding this limit could damage
driving. Distribute cargo evenly on the the tailgate.
pickup bed. Place the heaviest
items on the bottom and as far Carrying heavy cargo in the
forward as possible of the rear pickup bed will raise your vehicle’s
Allowing passengers to ride in axle. Tie down and secure all center of gravity. This can affect
the pickup bed or on the tailgate items that could be thrown out of handling and performance. Drive
can result in death or serious the vehicle during a crash or more slowly and cautiously, and
injury in a crash. sudden stop. allow extra time and distance for
braking.
Make sure all passengers ride
in a seat and wear a seat belt
properly.
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Carrying Cargo
Load the cargo carefully before They are used to secure cargo on the
starting to drive. pickup bed and to install a cargo net
for securing items. Do not use any
other parts of the pickup bed to
secure cargo or nets.
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Carrying Cargo
Before Driving
dealer. More extensive damage
should be repaired by your dealer.
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Driving
System......................................... 210
Towing Weight Limits .................. 212
Towing Weight Guidelines ........... 214
Towing a Trailer ............................ 215
Off-Highway Driving
Guidelines ................................... 227
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Driving Guidelines
Your vehicle has higher ground To prevent rollovers or loss of With heavy cargo on the pickup bed,
clearance that allows you to travel control: your vehicle has a higher center of
over bumps, obstacles, and rough gravity. Drive slowly and cautiously,
terrain. It also provides good Take corners at slower speeds and allow more time and distance for
visibility so you can anticipate than you would with a passenger braking. Loading heavy cargo could
problems earlier. vehicle. affect your vehicle’s handling and
performance.
Your vehicle allows you to carry Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
more cargo than a typical passenger maneuvers whenever possible. See page 227 for off-highway driving
vehicle. guidelines.
Make sure the cargo is properly
Because your vehicle rides higher loaded and all items are secured so
off the ground, it has a high center they will not shift while driving.
of gravity that can cause it to roll
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility Do not modify your vehicle in any
vehicles have a significantly higher way that would raise the center of
roll over rate than other types of gravity.
vehicles.
Do not carry heavy cargo on the
roof.
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Preparing to Drive
3. Check that the tailgate is fully 10.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
Driving
closed when it is not used as an your passengers have fastened
extended pickup bed. their seat belts (see page 14 ).
4. Visually check the tires. If a tire 11.When you start the engine, check
looks low, use a gauge to check its the gauges and indicators in the
pressure. instrument panel (see page 59 ).
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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. Do not hold right away, repeat step 4 with the
electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III) accelerator pedal pressed halfway
the drain on the battery. position for more than 15 seconds down. If the engine starts, release
at a time. If the engine does not pressure on the accelerator pedal
3. Make sure the shift lever is in start right away, pause for at least so the engine does not race.
Park. Press on the brake pedal. 10 seconds before trying again.
6. If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
The immobilizer system protects your starting to clear flooding. If the
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly- engine still does not start, return
coded key (or other device) is used, the to step 5.
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page 81 .
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Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it flashes while driving (in
any shift position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
Driving
have the transmission checked by SHIFT LEVER
your dealer as soon as possible.
These indicators on the instrument To shift from Park to any position,
panel show which position the shift press firmly on the brake pedal, and
lever is in. pull the shift lever toward you. You
cannot shift out of Park when the
ignition switch is in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position.
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Automatic Transmission
Park (P) − This position mechani- Reverse (R) − Press the brake
cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and pull the shift lever towards
Park whenever you are turning off or you to shift from Park to reverse. To
starting the engine. To shift out of shift from reverse to neutral, come
Park, you must press on the brake to a complete stop, and then shift.
pedal and have your foot off the Pull the shift lever towards you
accelerator pedal. Pull the shift lever before shifting into reverse from
towards you, then move it out of neutral.
Park.
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Automatic Transmission
Neutral (N) − Use neutral if you Drive (D) − Use this position for D3
need to restart a stalled engine, or if your normal driving. The
it is necessary to stop briefly with transmission automatically selects a
the engine idling. Shift to the Park suitable gear (1 through 5) for your
position if you need to leave your speed and acceleration. You may
vehicle for any reason. Press on the notice the transmission shifting up at
brake pedal when you are moving higher engine speeds when the
the shift lever from neutral to engine is cold. This helps the engine
another gear. warm up faster.
Driving
the ACCESSORY (I) position for an D3 SWITCH
extended period, you may not be
able to move the shift lever from Press the D3 switch on the end of
neutral to reverse or Park. In this the shift lever to turn this mode on
case, press the brake pedal, and turn or off; the D3 indicator comes on
the ignition switch to the ON (II) whenever D3 is selected.
position, then shift out of neutral.
The D3 switch can be operated only
when the ignition switch is in the ON
(II) position and the shift lever is in
the D position.
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Automatic Transmission
Driving
(45 km/h), the transmission shifts
into second gear first to avoid
sudden engine braking.
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VTM-4 System
Driving
Generally, you should first allow the
Your vehicle is equipped with a auto mode to operate to adjust for
variable torque management the available traction conditions.
4-wheel-drive system (VTM-4) that Do not use the VTM-4 LOCK button on
distributes engine torque to the To Engage the VTM-4 Lock: dry, paved roads. Driving on dry,
appropriate drive axle depending on 1. The vehicle speed must be below paved roads with VTM-4 Lock ON may
the available traction conditions. The 18 mph (30 km/h). damage the rear dif f erential when
system is completely automatic, making a turn. Strange noise and
always active, and does not require 2. Move the shift lever to first (1), vibration can also result.
any driver interaction. second (2), or reverse (R) gear.
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The VTM-4 Lock will temporarily Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Tire Pressure
disengage when the vehicle speed (TPMS) Indicator
exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h). The Your vehicle is equipped with a tire When this indicator is on, one or
indicator in the button will remain on. pressure monitoring system (TPMS) more of your tires is significantly
that turns on every time you start the under inflated. You should stop and
To Disengage the VTM-4 Lock, do engine and monitors the pressure in check your tires as soon as possible.
any of the following: your tires while driving.
Press the VTM-4 LOCK button. If you think you can safely drive a
Each tire has its own pressure short distance to a service station,
Move the shift lever to D. sensor. If the air pressure of a tire proceed slowly, and inflate the tire to
becomes significantly low, the the recommended pressure shown
Turn the ignition switch to the sensor in that tire immediately sends on the driver’s doorjamb.
LOCK (0) position. a signal that causes the low tire
pressure indicator and the If the tire is flat, or if the tire
appropriate tire on the tire pressure pressure is too low to continue
monitor to come on. driving, replace the tire with the
Do not continuously spin the f ront tires compact spare tire.
of your vehicle. Continuously spinning
the f ront tires can cause transmission
or rear dif f erential damage.
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Driving on a significantly under- Tire Pressure Monitor Each wheel is equipped with a tire
inflated tire causes the tire to pressure sensor mounted inside the
overheat and can lead to tire failure. The appropriate tire indicator and tire behind the valve stem. You must
Under-inflation also reduces fuel low tire pressure indicator comes on use TPMS specific wheels. It is
efficiency and tire tread life, and may if a tire becomes significantly recommended that you always have
affect the vehicle’s handling and underinflated. See Low Tire your tires serviced by your dealer or
stopping ability. Pressure Indicator on page 204 . qualified technician.
Although your tire pressure is Tire Pressure Monitoring After you replace the flat tire with
monitored, each tire should be System (TPMS) Indicator the compact spare tire, the low tire
checked monthly, including the This indicator comes on and stays on pressure indicator stays on. This is
spare. if there is a problem with the tire normal; the system is not monitoring
Driving
pressure monitoring system. the spare tire pressure. Manually
Check the pressure with the tires check the spare tire pressure to be
cold, after the vehicle has been If this happens, the system will shut sure it is correct.
parked for at least 3 hours. off and no longer monitor tire
pressures. Have the system checked Never use a puncture-repairing agent
Set to the recommended inflation by your dealer as soon as possible. in a flat tire. If used, you will have to
pressure as specified on the vehicle replace the tire pressure sensor.
placard and in this owner’s manual Changing a Tire with TPMS Have the flat tire repaired by your
(see page 266 ). If you have a flat tire, the low tire dealer as soon as possible.
pressure and tire monitor indicators
will come on. Replace the indicated
flat tire with the compact spare tire
(see page 275 ).
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If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Braking System Check the brakes after driving
the front wheels away from the Your vehicle is equipped with disc through deep water. Apply the
curb, and set the parking brake. brakes at all four wheels. A power brakes moderately to see if they feel
assist helps reduce the effort needed normal. If not, apply them gently and
If the vehicle is facing downhill, on the brake pedal. The anti-lock frequently until they do. Be extra
turn the front wheels toward the brake system (ABS) helps you retain cautious and alert in your driving.
curb, and set the parking brake. steering control when braking very
hard. Braking System Design
Make sure the parking brake is The hydraulic system that operates
fully released before driving away. Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brakes has two separate circuits.
Driving with the parking brake the brakes applied lightly, builds up Each circuit works diagonally across
partially set can overheat or heat, and reduces their effectiveness. the vehicle (the left-front brake is
Driving
damage the rear brakes. It also keeps your brake lights on all connected with the right-rear brake,
the time, confusing drivers behind etc.). If one circuit should develop a
you. problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds Brake Pad Wear Indicators
up heat and reduces their effective- If the brake pads need replacing, you
ness. Use the engine to assist the will hear a distinctive, metallic
brakes by taking your foot off the screeching sound when you apply
accelerator and downshifting to a the brake pedal. If you do not have
lower gear. the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal for
the brakes to occasionally squeal or
squeak when you apply them.
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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator
helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and
locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti-
steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly lock function of the braking system
brakes rapidly, much faster than a pumping the brakes. On dry has shut down. The brakes still work
person can do it. pavement, you will need to press on like a conventional system, but
the brake pedal very hard before the without anti-lock. You should have
The ABS also balances the front-to- ABS activates. However, you may your dealer inspect your vehicle as
rear braking distribution according feel the ABS activate immediately if soon as possible.
to vehicle loading. you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
If the indicator comes on while
You should never pump the brake pedal. driving, test the brakes as instructed
Let the ABS work for you by always on page 290 .
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
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If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a
system indicator come on together ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or
and the parking break is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
released, the front-to-rear braking vehicle. It only helps with the snow, than a vehicle without anti-
distribution system may also shut steering control during braking. lock. Slow down, and allow a greater
down. distance between vehicles under
ABS will not prevent a skid that those conditions.
Test your brakes as instructed on results from changing direction
page 290 . If the brakes feel normal, abruptly, such as trying to take a
drive slowly and have your vehicle corner too fast or making a sudden
repaired by your dealer as soon as lane change. Always drive at a safe
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking speed for the road and weather
Driving
which could cause the rear wheels to conditions.
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control. ABS cannot prevent a loss of
stability. Always steer moderately
The VSA indicator will come on when you are braking hard. Severe
along with the ABS indicator. or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
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The vehicle stability assist (VSA) VSA Activation Indicator If the indicator does not come on
system helps to stabilize the vehicle when the ignition switch is turned to
during cornering if the vehicle turns When VSA activates, you will see the the ON (II) position, there may be a
more or less than desired. It also VSA activation indicator blink (see problem with the VSA system. Have
assists you in maintaining traction page 67 ). your dealer inspect your vehicle as
while accelerating on loose or soon as possible.
slippery road surfaces. It does this Vehicle Stability Assist
by regulating the engine’s output and (VSA) System Indicator If the low tire pressure indicator
by selectively applying the brakes. If this indicator comes on while comes on (see page 204 ), the VSA
driving, pull to the side of the road system automatically turns on even if
When VSA activates, you may notice when it is safe, and turn off the you turn it off with the VSA OFF
that the engine does not respond to engine. Reset the system by button.
the accelerator in the same way it restarting the engine. If the VSA
does at other times. There may also system indicator stays on, or comes Without VSA, your vehicle will have
be some unusual noise from the back on while driving, have the VSA normal braking and cornering ability,
modulator. You will also see the VSA system inspected by your dealer. but it will not have VSA traction and
activation indicator blink. stability enhancement.
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Driving
Immediately after freeing your during winter driving as you would if
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on This switch is above the parking your vehicle was not equipped with
again. We do not recommend driving brake release handle. Press it to turn VSA.
your vehicle with the VSA and the VSA system on and off.
traction control systems switched off.
When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
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rear axle. To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight
Add the weight of your trailer (as
Gross Combined Weight Rating quoted by the manufacturer) with
(GCWR) − The maximum everything in or on the trailer. Then
allowable weight of the fully loaded check the tables on page 214 to
vehicle and trailer is 10,088 lbs make sure you do not exceed the
(4,575 kg) with the proper hitch. limit for your conditions.
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*
The corresponding weight limits assume occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back, each occupant weighs 150 lbs (70 kg),
and each has 15 lbs (7 kg) of cargo in the cab, pickup bed, or In-Bed Trunk. Any additional weight, including cargo or accessories, reduces
the maximum trailer weight and maximum tongue load. Never exceed the gross axle weight ratings (see page 213 ).
**
Recommended tongue load should be 5−15% of the total trailer weight for boat trailers, and 10−15% of the total trailer weight for all other
trailers.
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Checking Loads
To accurately check your loads at
the public scale, the vehicle and
trailer should be fully loaded, and all
occupants should stay in the vehicle
while the attendant watches the
scale.
2. Check the gross vehicle weight. 5. Check the gross combined weight.
Limit: 6,050 lbs (2,745 kg) Limit: 10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
Remember, maximum gross
Driving
3. Check the rear gross axle weight. combined weight should be
Limit: 3,252 lbs (1,475 kg) decreased 2 % for every 1,000 feet
(305 meters) of elevation.
4. If you cannot weigh the rear axle
1. Check the front gross axle weight. directly, you can calculate the rear
Limit: 3,105 lbs (1,410 kg) gross axle weight by subtracting
the weight in step 1 from the
weight in step 2.
Limit: 2,945 lbs (1,335 kg)
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Trailer Brakes A factory installed, 4-pin gray Use this illustration to identify each
Honda requires that any trailer with connector is located under the terminal in the trailer brake
a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (455 instrument panel near the top of the controller connector.
kg) or more have its own brakes. parking brake pedal. This connector
has all of the circuits required to ELECTRIC BRAKE BRAKE
There are two common types of install most electric trailer brake (BROWN/WHITE) (20A)
trailer brakes: surge and electric. controllers. A jumper harness to (BLUE)
Surge brakes are common for boat adapt your electric trailer brake
trailers, since the brakes will get wet. controller to the vehicle is included
with the optional Genuine Honda
If you choose electric brakes, be trailer hitch kit. To obtain a trailer
sure they are electronically actuated. hitch kit, see your dealer.
Driving
Do not attempt to tap into your
vehicle’s hydraulic system. No Have a qualified mechanic install GROUND STOP
matter how successful it may seem, your trailer brake controller (BLACK) (WHITE/BLACK)
any attempt to attach trailer brakes following the trailer brake controller
to your vehicle’s hydraulic system manufacturer’s instructions. Failure
will lower braking effectiveness and to properly install the trailer brake
create a potential hazard. controller may increase the distance
it takes for you to stop your vehicle
See your trailer manufacturer for when towing a trailer.
more information on installing
electric brakes.
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Trailer Mirrors
Many states and provinces require
special exterior mirrors when towing
a trailer. Even if they don’t, you
should install special mirrors if you
cannot clearly see behind you, or if
the trailer creates a blind spot.
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Driving
Trailer lights and equipment must Refer to the above illustration for
comply with federal, state, province, wiring information.
and local regulations. Check trailer
light requirements for the areas We recommend that you have your
where you plan to tow, and use only dealer install a Honda wiring harness
equipment designed for your vehicle. and converter. This harness has
been designed for your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
connector to install an optional trailer
lighting connector that mates with
your vehicle.
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HITCH PIN
CLIP
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SOCKET
7-PIN TRAILER
CONNECTOR
Driving
7-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR 4-PIN TRAILER CONNECTOR
The 7-pin trailer connector is needed The 4-pin trailer connector is also
for the trailer lights. To connect the needed for the trailer lights. To
connector, do this: connect the connector, do this:
1. Make sure the connector and the 1. Remove the socket cover, and
socket are free of dirt, moisture, attach it securely over the socket.
or other foreign material.
2. Insert the connector into the
2. Open the socket lid by pulling it up. socket securely to prevent
disconnection during operation.
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To disconnect the connectors, Important Precautions Electric current flows through the
reverse the connection steps, then Before you submerge the trailer electrical supply circuit only when
make sure the socket lid and hitch in water (such as at a boat the ignition switch is in the ON
socket cover are securely in place. ramp), make sure the connectors (II) position.
Avoid using excessive force when are removed and the socket lid Using the electrical supply circuit
disconnecting the connectors. and socket cover are securely in when the engine is at a stop or
place. Failure to do this will result idling can discharge the battery.
in electrical system problems.
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Driving
(GREEN)
7-PIN TRAILER SOCKET (BLUE) 4-PIN TRAILER SOCKET
Refer to the above illustrations for The trailer jumper harness is used to
wiring information. install the controller for the electric
trailer brakes. For more information,
see Trailer Brakes on page 217 .
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Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are in Driving Safely With a Trailer
When preparing to tow, and before good condition and properly The added weight, length, and
driving away, be sure to check the inflated. height of a trailer will affect your
following: vehicle’s handling and performance,
The trailer tires and spare are in so driving with a trailer requires
The vehicle has been properly good condition and inflated as some special driving skills and
serviced, and the tires, brakes, recommended by the trailer techniques.
suspension, cooling system, and maker.
lights are in good operating For your safety and the safety of
condition. Towing performance can be others, take time to practice driving
affected by high altitude, high maneuvers before heading for the
The trailer has been properly temperature, or when climbing open road, and follow the guidelines
serviced and is in good condition. steep grades. Therefore, premium below.
fuel (premium unleaded gasoline
All weights and loads are within with pump octane number of 91 or Break-In Period
limits. higher) is recommended when Avoid towing a trailer during your
towing more than 3,500 lbs (1,590 vehicle’s first 600 miles (1,000 km).
The hitch, safety chains, and any kg).
other attachments are secure.
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Towing Speeds and Gears Making Turns and Braking If you must stop when facing uphill,
Drive slower than normal in all Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake.
driving situations, and obey posted than normal. The trailer tracks a Do not try to hold the vehicle in
speed limits for vehicles with trailers. smaller arc than your vehicle, and it place by pressing on the accelerator,
When towing a fixed-sided trailer can hit or run over something the as this can cause the automatic
(e.g., camper), do not exceed 55 mph vehicle misses. transmission to overheat.
(88 km/h). At higher speeds, the
trailer may sway or affect vehicle Allow more time and distance for When driving down hills, reduce
handling. braking. Do not brake or turn your speed, and use D3. Do not
suddenly as this could cause the ‘‘ride’’ the brakes. Remember, it
When towing a trailer on level roads trailer to jackknife or turn over. takes longer to slow down and
under normal driving conditions, do stop when towing a trailer.
Driving
not use D3. This will increase the Driving on Hills
automatic transmission fluid When climbing hills, closely watch Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting
temperature and may cause your temperature gauge. If it nears Crosswinds and air turbulence
overheating. the red (Hot) mark, turn the air caused by passing trucks can disrupt
conditioning off, reduce speed and, if your steering and cause trailer to
With heavy cargo on the pickup bed, necessary, pull to the side of the sway. When being passed by a large
your vehicle has a higher center of road to let the engine cool. vehicle, keep a constant speed, and
gravity. Drive more slowly and steer straight ahead. Do not try to
cautiously. Loading heavy cargo make quick steering or braking
could affect your vehicle’s handling corrections.
and performance.
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Driving
Keep your speed low, and
don’t drive faster than
conditions permit.
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Driving
Keep in mind that you will usually your vehicle to tip or roll over. following the same route you took up
need more time and distance to the hill.
brake to a stop on unpaved surfaces.
Avoid hard braking. Do not ‘‘pump’’
the brakes; let the anti-lock braking
system pump them for you.
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Crossing a Stream The banks and surface under the If You Get Stuck
Before driving through water, stop, water provide good traction. The If you get stuck, and cannot get
get out if necessary, and make sure water may hide hazards such as unstuck with the VTM-4 system,
that: rocks, holes, or mud. engage the VTM-4 Lock (see page
203 ), and carefully try to go in the
The water is not deep enough to If you decide it is safe to drive direction (forward or reverse) that
cover your wheel hubs, axles, or through water, choose a suitable you think will get you unstuck. Do
exhaust pipe. You could stall and speed, and proceed without shifting, not spin the tires at high speeds. It
not be able to restart your engine. changing speeds, stopping, or will not help you get out and may
The water can also damage shutting off the engine. cause damage to the transmission or
important vehicle components. VTM-4 system.
Do not try to cross water at high
The banks are sloped so you can speeds, as this may cause severe If you are still unable to free yourself,
drive out. damage to the cooling system or your vehicle is equipped with front
result in loss of control. and rear tow hooks designed for this
The water is not flowing too fast. purpose (see page 297 ).
Deep rushing water can sweep you After driving through water, test
downstream. Even very shallow your brakes. If they got wet, gently
rushing water can wash the ‘‘pump’’ them while driving slowly
ground from under your tires and until they operate normally.
cause you to lose traction and
possibly roll over. If the water is deeper than the wheel
hubs, some additional service may
be required. This service is not
covered by your warranties.
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Driving
or someone else.
Slow down if you encounter bumps
or other obstacles.
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Maintenance
perform more complex maintenance Timing Belt ..................................... 254
tasks on your vehicle, you may want Lights .............................................. 255
to purchase the service manual. See Cleaning the Seat Belts ................. 261
page 315 for information on how to Floor Mats ...................................... 261
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 262
Wiper Blades .................................. 262
Wheels ............................................ 264
Tires ................................................ 265
Checking the Battery .................... 270
Vehicle Storage .............................. 272
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Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. Do
section should be performed by a not run the engine unless
certified technician or other qualified Improperly maintaining this instructed to do so.
mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can
To eliminate potential hazards, read be seriously hurt or killed. Failure to properly follow
the instructions before you begin, maintenance instructions and
and make sure you have the tools Always follow the inspection precautions can cause you to
and skills required. and maintenance be seriously hurt or killed.
Make sure your vehicle is parked recommendations and
on level ground, the parking brake schedules in this owner’s Always follow the procedures
is set, and the engine is off. manual. and precautions in this owner’s
manual.
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts Potential Vehicle Hazards
cleaner, not gasoline. Carbon Monoxide poison from Some of the most important safety
engine exhaust. Be sure there is precautions are given here. However,
To reduce the possibility of fire or adequate ventilation whenever you we cannot warn you of every
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, operate the engine. conceivable hazard that can arise in
and flames away from the battery performing maintenance. Only you
and all fuel-related parts. Burns from hot parts. Let the can decide whether or not you
engine and exhaust system cool should perform a given task.
Wear eye protection and down before touching any parts.
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air.
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Maintenance Minder
Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is
and maintenance service items on displayed on the engine oil life
the information display to show you display according to the table shown
when you should have your dealer do below.
engine oil replacement and indicated
maintenance service. Calculated Engine Displayed
Oil Life (%) Engine Oil Life (%)
Based on the engine operating 100 %−91 % 100 %
conditions and accumulated engine 90 %−81 % 90 %
revolutions, the onboard computer in 80 %−71 % 80 %
your vehicle calculates the remaining ENGINE OIL LIFE 70 %−61 % 70 %
engine oil life and displays it as a DISPLAY
MAINTENANCE MINDER
60 %−51 % 60 %
percentage. INDICATOR 50 %−41 % 50 %
40 %−31 % 40 %
Maintenance
To see the current engine oil life, 30 %−21 % 30 %
turn the ignition switch to the ON 20 %−16 % 20 %
(II) position, and press the SELECT 15 %−11 % 15 %
button repeatedly until the engine oil 10 %−6 % 10 %
life display appears (see page 70 ). 5 %−1 % 5%
0% 0%
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Maintenance Minder
NEGATIVE MILEAGE
Canada
NEGATIVE MILEAGE
Maintenance
When the remaining engine oil life is indicated maintenance, you will see a
0 percent, you will see ‘‘SERVICE negative mileage, for example ‘‘34
PAST dUE’’ message every time you MI (54 KM)’’ with the message
turn the ignition switch to the ON ‘‘PAST dUE.’’ This negative mileage
(II) position. means that you should have
performed the indicated
The message changes between maintenance 34 miles (54
SERVICE and PAST dUE repeatedly. kilometers) ago. Immediately have
the indicated maintenance
performed, and make sure to reset
the display as described on page 238 .
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Maintenance Minder
You can change the display to the Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life
engine oil life display, or the Items Display
odometer and trip meter by pushing Your dealer will reset the display
the SELECT button on the after completing the required
instrument panel. maintenance service. You will see
MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
‘‘OIL LIFE 100 %’’ on the information
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
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Maintenance Minder
3. Press the RESET button for about 4. Select the appropriate answer, 5. Select the ‘‘MAINT RESET >Y’’
Maintenance
10 seconds. You will see a ‘‘MAINT RESET >N’’ (NO) or (YES), and press and hold the
‘‘MAINT RESET’’ message. ‘‘MAINT RESET >Y’’ (YES) by RESET button again to reset the
pressing the SELECT button. engine oil life to ‘‘100.’’
‘‘>N’’ or ‘‘>Y’’ is displayed on the
outside temperature display.
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Maintenance Minder
Maintenance
Automatic transmission − Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
251 .
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Maintenance Minder
All fluid levels and condition of fluids transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently
Exhaust system# than recommended by the Maintenance Minder.
Fuel lines and connections# If you regulary drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the transmission and transfer fluid changed every 30,000 miles
*1 : If the message ‘ SERVICE DUENOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months (48,000 km).
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. 4 Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page 240 . If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F,
43°C), in very low temperatures (under-20°F, -29°C), or towing a
NOTE: Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display, trailer, replace every 60,000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada)
replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Inspect valve clearance
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). 5 Replace engine coolant
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 6 Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or
Symbol Maintenance Sub Items trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress
1 Rotate tires to fluid or frequently fully loaded. This requires differential fluid
2 Replace air cleaner element changes more frequently than recommended by the
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at
7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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Maintenance Record
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s)
completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your
vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet.
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
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mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
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Maintenance Record
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 mi A B 1 2 3 4 5 6
km km
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Fluid Locations
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE
Maintenance
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
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ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Recommended Engine Oil Honda Motor Oil is the preferred
Oil is a major contributor to your 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
engine’s performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
detergent oil displaying the API optimum engine protection. Make
Certification Seal. This seal indicates sure the API Certification Seal says
the oil is energy conserving, and that ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements. The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is formulated for year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fuel economy.
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and carefully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Reinstall the engine
oil fill cap, and tighten it securely. API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Wait a few minutes, and recheck the
oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
Do not fill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.
Ambient Temperature
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performance and durability. type hydraulic lift for this service. engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
Unless you have the knowledge and drain bolt and washer from the
proper equipment, you should have bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
this maintenance done by a skilled into an appropriate container.
mechanic.
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OIL FILTER 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 9. Turn off the engine and let it sit
then reinstall the drain bolt. for several minutes, then check
Tighten the drain bolt to: the oil level on the dipstick. If
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) necessary, add more oil.
Make sure the oil filter gasket is 8. Let the engine run for several
not stuck to the engine block. If it minutes, then check the drain bolt
is, remove it before installing a and oil filter for leaks.
new oil filter.
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Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely
freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the
is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator.
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
Removing the radiator cap
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not while the engine is hot can
available, you may use another cause the coolant to spray out,
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a seriously scalding you.
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant Always let the engine and
RESERVE TANK recommended for aluminum engines. radiator cool down before
Continued use of any non-Honda removing the radiator cap.
Maintenance
If the coolant level in the reserve coolant can result in corrosion,
tank is at or below the MIN line, add causing the cooling system to
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
Inspect the cooling system for leaks. system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
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DIPSTICK
Maintenance
Check the fluid level with the engine 2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
at normal operating temperature. from the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine and let it run until 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into
the radiator fan comes on, then the transmission securely as
shut off the engine. For accurate shown in the illustration.
results, wait about 60 seconds
before going to step 2, but do not 4. Remove the dipstick and check
wait longer than 90 seconds. the fluid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. CONTINUED
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5. If the level is below the lower 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back Rear Differential Fluid
mark, remove the fill plug, then in the transmission. The rear differential should be
add the fluid into the hole to bring drained and refilled with new fluid
it to the level between the upper If you are not sure how to add fluid, when this service is indicated by a
and lower marks. contact your dealer. maintenance message on the
information display. This service
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so may be needed more often under
you do not spill any. Clean up any certain driving conditions (see page
spill immediately; it could damage 242 ).
components in the engine
compartment. Always use Honda VTM-4
Differential Fluid, and have your
Always use Honda ATF-Z1 dealer replace the rear differential
(automatic transmission fluid). If it’s fluid.
not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality. Have
the transmission flushed and refilled
with Honda ATF-Z1 by your dealer
as soon as it is convenient.
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Always use Hypoid gear oil GL4 or Always use Honda Heavy Duty
GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
80W-90, and have your dealer available, you should use only DOT 3
replace the transfer assembly fluid. or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed
container, as a temporary MIN
replacement.
The fluid level should be between
Maintenance
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can the MIN and MAX marks on the side
cause corrosion and decrease the life of the reservoir. If the level is at or
of the system. Have the brake below the MIN mark, your brake
system flushed and refilled with system needs attention. Have the
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid brake system inspected for leaks or
DOT 3 as soon as possible. worn brake pads.
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Power Steering Fluid Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so Timing Belt
you do not spill any. Clean up any The timing belt should be replaced
COVER UPPER LEVEL spill immediately; it could damage at the intervals shown in the
components in the engine maintenance minder schedule.
compartment.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
Always use Honda Power Steering or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
Fluid. You may use another power regularly drive your vehicle in one or
steering fluid as an emergency more of these conditions:
replacement, but have the power
steering system flushed and refilled In very high temperatures
with Honda PSF as soon as possible. (over 110°F, 43°C).
LOWER LEVEL In very low temperatures
A low power steering fluid level can (under −20°F, −29°C).
Remove the cover, then check the indicate a leak in the system. Check Towing a trailer.
level on the side of the reservoir the fluid level frequently, and have
when the engine is cold. the system inspected as soon as
The fluid should be between the possible.
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering fluid to the
UPPER LEVEL mark, and put the
cover back in place. Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Lights
Maintenance
overheat and shatter. from the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
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Lights
4. Install the new bulb into the hole, Replacing a Front Turn Signal/
making sure the tabs are in their Hazard/Parking Light Bulb
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into 1. To change the passenger’s side
the slot. bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
5. Install the rubber weather seal left, and turn off the engine. To
over the back of the headlight change the driver’s side bulb, turn
assembly. Make sure it is right the steering wheel to the right.
side up.
HOLDING CLIPS
6. Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely. Turn on the 3. Remove the socket from the
headlights to test the new bulb. headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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Lights
Maintenance
1. Drop open the tailgate. 4. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
2. Remove the two bolts, and remove
the rear light assembly from the 5. Remove the burned-out bulb by
rear pillar. pulling it straight out of the socket.
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Lights
2. Remove the screw under each lens. 6. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
3. Pull the high-mount brake light into the socket until it bottoms.
assembly out of the vehicle.
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Lights
7. Put the lens back on the light Replacing a Rear License Plate
assembly, and tighten the Bulb
mounting bolts securely.
Maintenance
1. Remove the license plate light 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
assembly by pulling it towards you, socket. Push the new bulb straight
and then pulling the front edge into the socket until it bottoms.
upward.
4. Push the socket into the light
2. Remove the socket from the light assembly, and turn it clockwise
assembly by turning it one-quarter until it locks.
turn counterclockwise.
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Lights
1. Remove the mounting screw from 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
the bed light assembly. socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
2. Pull out the light assembly.
5. Push the socket into the light
3. Remove the socket from the light assembly, and turn it clockwise
assembly by turning it one-quarter until it locks.
turn counterclockwise.
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6. Reinstall the light assembly. Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats
If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft The floor mats that came with your
Maintenance
brush with a mixture of mild soap vehicle hook over floor mat anchors.
and warm water to clean them. Do This keeps the floor mats from
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning sliding forward or backward and
solvents. Let the belts air-dry before possibly interfering with the pedals
you use the vehicle. or making the front passenger’s
weight sensors ineffective.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to If you remove a floor mat, make sure
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of to re-anchor it when you put it back
the loops with a clean cloth in your vehicle.
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol. CONTINUED
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A non-Honda floor mat may not fit Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades
your vehicle properly. This could This filter removes the dust and Check the condition of the wiper
prevent the proper operation of the pollen that is brought in from the blades at least every six months.
folding rear seats and the passenger’s outside through the heating and Replace them if you find signs of
seat weight sensors. We recommend cooling system/climate control cracking in the rubber, areas that are
using genuine Honda floor mats. Do system. getting hard, or if they leave streaks
not put additional floor mats on top and unwiped areas when used.
of the anchored mats. Have your dealer replace this filter
when this service is indicated by a To replace a wiper blade:
maintenance message on the
information display. It should be 1. To raise the wiper arm, turn the
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000 ignition switch to the ON (II)
km) if you drive primarily in urban position and activate the wipers
areas that have high concentrations (see page 75 ). When the wipers
of soot in the air, or if the air flow are in the upright position, turn
from the heating and cooling the ignition switch off to stop the
system/climate control system wipers in that position.
becomes less than usual.
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Wiper Blades
LOCK TAB
2. Raise the wiper arm off the 3. Disconnect the blade assembly 4. Remove the blade from its holder
Maintenance
windshield. from the wiper arm by pushing in by grabbing the tabbed end of the
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in blade. Pull up firmly until the tabs
while you push the blade assembly come out of the holder.
toward the base of the arm.
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.
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Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Even though your vehicle is
tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated equipped with TPMS, we
size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of recommend that you visually check
tread, and correctly inflated. handling, tread life, and riding your tires every day. If you think a
comfort. tire might be low, check it
The following pages give more immediately with a tire gauge.
detailed information on how to take Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
care of your tires and what to do adversely affect handling and fuel Use a gauge to measure the air
when they need to be replaced. economy, and are more likely to pressure in each tire at least once a
fail from being overheated. month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
Overinflated tires can make your 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
Using tires that are excessively vehicle ride more harshly, are month. Remember to check the
worn or improperly inflated can more prone to damage from road spare tire at the same time.
Maintenance
cause a crash in which you can hazards, and wear unevenly.
be seriously hurt or killed. Check the air pressures when the
The tire pressure monitoring system tires are cold. This means the
Follow all instructions in this (TPMS) warns you when a tire vehicle has been parked for at least 3
owner’s manual regarding tire pressure is low. See page 204 for hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
inflation and maintenance. more information. km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures on page 266 .
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Tires
If you check air pressures when the Never use a puncture-repairing agent Tire Inspection
tires are hot [driven for several miles in a flat tire. If used, you will have to Every time you check inflation, you
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4 replace the tire pressure sensor. should also examine the tires for
to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 Have the flat tire repaired by your damage, foreign objects, and wear.
kgf/cm ) higher than the cold dealer as soon as possible.
readings. This is normal. Do not let You should look for:
air out to match the recommended Recommended Tire Pressures Bumps or bulges in the tread or
cold air pressure. The tire will be The following chart shows the side of the tire. Replace the tire if
underinflated. recommended cold tire pressures for you find either of these conditions.
most normal and high-speed driving
You should get your own tire conditions. Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
pressure gauge and use it whenever of the tire. Replace the tire if you
you check your tire pressures. This Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure can see fabric or cord.
will make it easier for you to tell if a Front/Rear:
pressure loss is due to a tire problem P245/65R17 105S 32 psi (220 kPa , Excessive tread wear.
and not due to a variation between 2.2 kgf/cm )
gauges. Compact Spare 60 psi (420 kPa ,
T165/90R17 105M 4.2 kgf/cm )
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self-seal if they are For convenience, the recommended
punctured, you should look closely tire sizes and cold tire pressures are
for punctures if a tire starts losing on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
pressure.
For additional information about
your tires, see page 306 .
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Maintenance
molded into the tread. When the comfort and tire life. For best results, To help increase tire life and
tread wears down, you will see a have the installer perform a dynamic distribute wear more evenly, rotate
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide band balance. the tires according to the
across the tread. This shows there is maintenance messages displayed on
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread the information display. Move the
left on the tire. tires to the positions shown in the
On vehicles with aluminum wheels, diagram each time they are rotated.
A tire this worn gives very little improper wheel weights can damage If you purchase directional tires,
traction on wet roads. You should your vehicle’s wheels. Use only Honda rotate only front-to-back.
replace the tire if you can see three wheel weights f or balancing.
or more tread wear indicators.
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Tires
Wheel and Tire Specifications Snow Tires Premium Cobra Cable Chain
Wheels: If you mount snow tires on your #1046P with accessory
17 x 7 1/2 J vehicle, make sure they are radial adjusters*
tires of the same size and load range
Tires: as the original tires. Mount snow tires This tire chain is available at many
P245/65R17 105S on all four wheels. The traction auto supply stores. To find a local
provided by snow tires on dry roads store that carries the chain, call
See page 304 for DOT tire quality may be lower than your original tires. Quality Chain Corp at 1-800-843-8824.
grading information, and page Check with the tire dealer for To order the tire chain online, go to
306 for tire size information. maximum speed recommendations. www.chainquest.com, and enter your
vehicle information. When you install
Winter Driving Tire Chains the chains, follow the manufacturer’s
Tires marked ‘‘M + S’’ or ‘‘All Mount tire chains on your tires when instructions, and mount them as
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- required by driving conditions or tightly as you can. Drive slowly with
Maintenance
weather tread design suitable for local laws. Install them only on the the chains installed.
most winter driving conditions. front tires. Do not use chains on the
*
rear tires. Rubber chain adjusters, or
For the best performance in snowy tensioners, must be used to
or icy conditions, you should install Because your vehicle has limited tire prevent the chains from
snow tires or tire chains. They may clearance, we strongly recommend contacting the body or the chassis.
be required by local laws under using this Quality Chain Corp. tire
certain conditions. chain:
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Using the wrong chains, or not Traction devices that are the wrong TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
properly installing chains, can size or improperly installed can
damage the brake lines and damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
cause a crash in which you can suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
be seriously injured or killed. driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding the
selection and use of tire chains.
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Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to If your vehicle’s battery is
white or yellowish powder). To a charger, disconnect both cables to disconnected or goes dead, the audio
remove it, cover the terminals with a prevent damaging your vehicle’s system will disable itself. The next
solution of baking soda and water. It electrical system. Always disconnect time you turn on the radio you will
will bubble up and turn brown. When the negative (−) cable first, and see ‘‘CODE’’ in the frequency display.
this stops, wash it off with plain reconnect it last. Use the preset bars to enter the code
water. Dry off the battery with a (see page 162 ).
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent On vehicles with navigation system
future corrosion. The battery gives off explosive The navigation system will also
hydrogen gas during normal disable itself. The next time you turn
If additional battery maintenance is operation. on the ignition switch, the system
needed, see your dealer or a will require you to enter a PIN
qualified technician. A spark or flame can cause the before it can be used. Refer to the
Maintenance
battery to explode with enough navigation system manual.
WARNING: Battery posts, force to kill or seriously hurt you.
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wear protective clothing and a
Wash your hands after handling. face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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Vehicle Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a
an extended period (more than 1 ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as
should do to prepare it for storage. longer period, it should be cotton. Non-porous materials, such
Proper preparation helps prevent supported on jackstands so the as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
deterioration and makes it easier to tires are off the ground. which can damage the paint.
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if If possible, periodically run the
the vehicle is being stored engine until it reaches full
Fill the fuel tank. indoors). operating temperature (the
cooling fans cycle on and off
Change the engine oil and filter. Disconnect the battery. twice). Preferably, do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior Support the front wiper blade
completely. arms with a folded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are To minimize sticking, apply a
completely dry. silicone spray lubricant to all door,
In-Bed Trunk lid, and tailgate seals.
Leave the parking brake off. Put Also, apply a vehicle body wax to
the transmission in Park. the painted surfaces that mate
with the door, In-Bed Trunk lid
and tailgate seals.
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Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on a INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
temporary replacement only. Get compact spare.
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use the compact spare tire
soon as you can. if you are towing a trailer.
Check the inflation pressure of the Do not use your compact spare
compact spare tire every time you tire on another vehicle unless it is
check the other tires. It should be the same make and model.
inflated to:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Driving with the compact spare
tire may activate the TPMS (see TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
Follow these precautions: page 205 ). The TPMS does not
monitor compact spare tire Replace the tire when you can see
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). pressure. the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
This tire gives a harsher ride and and design tire, mounted on the
less traction on some road same wheel. The spare tire is not
surfaces. Use greater caution designed to be mounted on a regular
while driving. wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.
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WING BOLT
3. Open the In-Bed Trunk. 5. Pull out the tire tray with the 6. Unfasten the strap to remove the
handle, and hook the rear of the tool box, and unscrew the wing
4. Remove the two tire tray holding tire tray to the guides on the back bolt.
bolts. edge of the In-Bed Trunk.
7. Take out the compact spare tire.
If you are using a cargo net or a
cargo cover in the In-Bed Trunk,
remove it before pulling out the tire
tray.
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8. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn 9. Place the jack under the jacking 10.Turn the dial at the bottom of the
with the wheel nut wrench. point nearest the tire you need to jack clockwise until the top of the
change. jack contacts the jacking point.
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HOOK
EXTENSION
11.Attach the stay to the extension, 12.Insert the hook at the end of the 13.Turn the jack dial (wheel nut
then attach the wheel nut wrench stay into the opening on the dial at wrench) clockwise as shown to
to the end of the extension. the bottom of the jack. raise the vehicle until the flat tire
is off the ground.
Make sure the stay, the extension,
and the wheel nut wrench are
securely attached.
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14.Remove the wheel nuts and the 15.Before mounting the spare tire,
wheel cap (on RT and Canadian wipe any dirt off the mounting
LX models) then remove the flat surface of the wheel and hub with
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18.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 20.Place the flat tire face up on the
the same crisscross pattern. Have tire tray.
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service 21.Remove the spacer cone from the
facility. wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
Tighten the wheel nuts to: back on the bolt.
94 lbf·ft (127 N·m , 13 kgf·m)
22.Secure the flat tire by screwing
19.On RTX, RTS, RTL, and Canadian the wing bolt back into its hole.
EXL models
Remove the center cap from the
flat tire.
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TOOL BOX
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Securing a Spare Tire on the If you remove the spare tire from the
Pickup Bed pickup bed, reinstall the clip back
into its hole.
SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
2. Remove the spare tire from the 5. Store or secure the tool box.
tire tray (see page 276 ).
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t Check the transmission interlock. If the headlights dim noticeably or
start falls into two areas, depending The transmission must be in Park go out when you try to start the
on what you hear when you turn the or neutral or the starter will not engine, either the battery is
ignition switch to the START (III) operate. discharged or the connections are
position: corroded. Check the condition of
Turn the ignition switch to the ON the battery and terminal connec-
You hear nothing, or almost (II) position. Turn on the tions (see page 270 ). You can
nothing. The engine’s starter headlights, and check their then try jump starting the vehicle
motor does not operate at all, or brightness. If the headlights are from a booster battery (see page
operates very slowly. very dim or do not come on at all, 284 ).
the battery is discharged. See
You can hear the starter motor Jump Starting on page 284 . The Starter Operates Normally
operating normally, or the starter In this case, the starter motor’s
motor sounds like it is spinning Turn the ignition switch to the speed sounds normal, or even faster
faster than normal, but the engine START (III) position. If the than normal, when you turn the
does not start up and run. headlights do not dim, check the ignition switch to the START (III)
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Are you using the proper starting Jump Starting To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
procedure? Refer to Starting the Although this seems like a simple
Engine on page 196 . procedure, you should take several 1. Open the hood, and check the
precautions. physical condition of the battery.
Do you have fuel? Check the fuel In very cold weather, check the
gauge; the low fuel indicator may condition of the electrolyte. If it
not be working. seems slushy or frozen, do not try
A battery can explode if you do jump starting until it thaws.
There may be an electrical not follow the correct procedure,
problem, such as no power to the seriously injuring anyone
fuel pump. Check all the fuses nearby.
(see page 291 ). If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
Keep all sparks, open flames, electrolyte inside can f reeze.
If you find nothing wrong, you will and smoking materials away Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
need a qualified technician to find from the battery. battery can cause it to rupture.
the problem. See Emergency
Towing on page 296 . 2. Turn off all electrical accessories:
You cannot start your vehicle by heater, A/C, climate control, audio
pushing or pulling it. system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
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Jump Starting
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The pointer of your vehicle’s 1. Safely pull to the side of the road.
temperature gauge should stay in Put the transmission in Park, and
the midrange under most conditions. Steam and spray from an set the parking brake. Turn off all
If it climbs to the red mark, you overheated engine can accessories, and turn on the
should determine the reason (hot seriously scald you. hazard warning indicators.
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
Do not open the hood if steam 2. If you see steam and/or spray
If the vehicle overheats, you should is coming out. coming from under the hood, turn
take immediate action. The only off the engine. Wait until you see
indication may be the temperature no more signs of steam or spray,
gauge climbing to or above the red then open the hood.
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the hood. 3. If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
Driving with the temperature gauge the engine should start to cool
pointer at the red mark can cause down almost immediately. If it
serious damage to the engine. does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
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4. If the temperature gauge stays at 9. Start the engine, and set the
the red mark, turn off the engine. temperature to maximum heat
Removing the radiator cap (climate control to AUTO at
5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, while the engine is hot can ‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
such as a split radiator hose. cause the coolant to spray out, radiator up to the base of the filler
Everything is still extremely hot, seriously scalding you. neck. If you do not have the
so use caution. If you find a leak, it proper coolant mixture available,
must be repaired before you Always let the engine and you can add plain water.
continue driving (see Emergency radiator cool down before Remember to have the cooling
Towing on page 296 ). removing the radiator cap. system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture as soon as you
6. If you do not find an obvious leak, can.
check the coolant level in the 8. Using gloves or a large heavy
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant cloth, turn the radiator cap 10.Put the radiator cap back on
if the level is below the MIN mark. counterclockwise, without pushing tightly. Run the engine, and watch
down, to the first stop. After the the temperature gauge. If it goes
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System Indicator
This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system
come on when the engine is warning indicators. indicator comes on brightly
running. If it starts flashing or stays when the engine is running, the
on, the oil pressure has dropped very 2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. battery is not being charged.
low or lost pressure. Serious engine Open the hood, and check the oil
damage is possible, and you should level (see page 182 ). An engine Immediately turn off all electrical
take immediate action. very low on oil can lose pressure accessories. Try not to use other
during cornering and other driving electrically operated controls such as
maneuvers. the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
Running the engine with low oil 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the discharge the battery rapidly.
pressure can cause serious mechanical level back to the full mark on the
damage almost immediately. Turn of f dipstick (see page 246 ). Go to a service station or garage
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get where you can get technical
the vehicle stopped. 4. Start the engine, and watch the oil assistance.
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see Emergency Towing on page
296 ).
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If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If the battery in your vehicle has
while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you been disconnected or gone dead,
of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have the vehicle these codes are erased. It can take
systems may have a problem. Even checked by your dealer as soon as several days of driving under various
though you may feel no difference in possible. conditions to set the codes again.
your vehicle’s performance, it can
reduce your fuel economy and cause To check if they are set, turn the
increased emissions. Continued ignition switch to the ON (II)
operation may cause serious damage. If you keep driving with the position, without starting the engine.
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can The malfunction indicator lamp will
If you have recently refueled your damage your vehicle’s emissions come on for 20 seconds. If it then
vehicle, the indicator could come on controls and engine. Those repairs may goes off, the readiness codes are set.
due to a loose or missing fuel fill cap. not be covered by your vehicle’s If it blinks five times, the readiness
You will also see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL warranties. codes are not set. If possible, do not
CAP’’ message on the information take your vehicle for a state
display. Tighten the cap until it clicks The indicator may also come on with emissions test until the readiness
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U.S. Canada The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator and the VSA
indicator normally feel normal, you should take system indicator come on with the
comes on when immediate action. A problem in one brake system indicator, have your
you turn the ignition switch to the part of the system’s dual circuit vehicle inspected by your dealer
ON (II) position, and as a reminder design will still give you braking at immediately.
to check the parking brake. It will two wheels. You will feel the brake
stay on if you do not fully release the pedal go down much farther before
parking brake. the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
If the brake system indicator comes pedal.
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the Slow down by shifting to a lower
brake pedal to see if it feels normal. gear, and pull to the side of the road
If it does, check the brake fluid level when it is safe. Because of the long
the next time you stop at a service distance needed to stop, it is
station (see page 253 ). hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed, and repaired as
If the fluid level is low, take your soon as possible. (See Emergency
vehicle to a dealer, and have the Towing on page 296 .)
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads. If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
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Fuses
NOTCH
The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The primary under-hood fuse box is Checking and Replacing Fuses
three fuse boxes. on the passenger’s side. The If something electrical in your
secondary fuse box is next to the vehicle stops working, check for a
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Fuses
FUSE BLOWN
BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
1. Turn the ignition switch to the 3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the the primary under-hood fuse box under-hood fuse boxes and all the
headlights and all other by looking through the side fuses in the interior fuse box by
accessories are off. window at the wire inside. pulling out each one with the fuse
Removing these fuses requires a puller provided in the primary
2 Remove the cover from the fuse Phillips-head screwdriver. under-hood fuse box.
box.
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Fuses
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Fuse Locations
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam 13 20 A Horn, Stop
2 − Not Used 14 20 A Defroster
3 10 A Left Headlight High Beam 15 40 A Back Up, ACC
4 15 A Small Lights 16 15 A Hazard
5 10 A Right Headlight High Beam 17 40 A Option 1
6 10 A Right Headlight Low Beam 18 − Not Used
7 7.5 A Back Up 19 30 A Cooling Fan
8 15 A FI ECU (PCM) 20 30 A Condenser Fan
9 15 A DBW 21 40 A Heater Motor
10 − Not Used 22 40 A Seat
11 15 A Heated Seat* 120 A Battery
12 7.5 A MG Clutch 23 50 A +B IGI Main
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX 50 A Power Window
24−28 − Spare Fuses
* : If equipped
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Fuse Locations
INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 7.5 A Bed Lights 18 15 A IG ACG
2 15 A IG Coil 19 15 A IG Fuel Pump
3 (10 A) Daytime Running Light* 20 7.5 A IG Washer
4 15 A LAF 21 7.5 A IG Meter
5 20 A Radio 22 10 A IG SRS
6 10 A Interior Lights 23 7.5 A IGP
7 7.5 A Back Up 24 20 A Left Rear Window
8 20 A Door Lock 25 20 A Right Rear Window
9 10 A Rear Accessory Socket 26 20 A Passenger’s Window
10 7.5 A OPDS 27 20 A Back Window
11 30 A IG, Wiper 28 20 A Driver’s Window
12 − Not Used 29 − Not Used
13 (10 A) Driver’s Power Seat Lumbar** 30 7.5 A IG HAC
14 (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Sliding** 31 7.5 A IG VSA/ABS
15 − Not Used 32 7.5 A ACC
* : Canadian models
** : If equipped
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Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must With all four wheels on the ground,
call a professional towing service or be towed with all four wheels on the it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
organization. Never tow your vehicle ground, do the following: than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
with just a rope or chain. It is very speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
dangerous. Release the parking brake.
The only way you can safely tow Start the engine.
your vehicle is with flat-bed Shift to D for several seconds,
equipment. The operator will load then to N. The steering system can be damaged if
your vehicle on the back of a truck. Turn off the engine. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
Any other method of towing will ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
damage the drive system. When you position, and make sure the steering
contact the towing agency, inform wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
them a flat-bed is required. Improper towing preparation will towing.
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
Towing your vehicle with two tires on engine, your vehicle must be Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
the ground will damage parts of the transported with the all f our wheels of f bumpers will cause serious damage.
4WD system. It should be transported the ground. The bumpers are not designed to
on a f lat-bed truck or trailer. support the vehicle’s weight.
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REAR
TIE DOWN
HOOK
FRONT
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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ................. 300 Emissions Controls........................ 307
you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ................................. 302 The Clean Air Act ...................... 307
your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control
identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ....................... 304 System..................................... 307
includes information you should Uniform Tire Quality Evaporative Emissions Control
know about your vehicle’s tires and Grading ................................... 304 System..................................... 307
emissions control systems. Treadwear .................................. 304 Onboard Refueling Vapor
Traction....................................... 304 Recovery ................................. 307
Temperature .............................. 305 Exhaust Emissions Controls .... 308
Tire Labeling .................................. 306 PGM-FI System ..................... 308
Ignition Timing Control
System................................. 308
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System .................... 308
Three Way Catalytic
Converter ............................ 308
Replacement Parts..................... 308
Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 309
Technical Information
State Emissions Testing ............... 310
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Identification Numbers
CERTIFICATION LABEL
300
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Identification Numbers
Technical Information
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
301
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Specifications
Dimensions Capacities
Length 206.7 in (5,250 mm) Fuel tank Approx.
Width 78.0 in (1,980 mm) 22.01 US gal (83.3 )
*1
Height 70.3 in (1,785 mm) Engine Change 1.64 US gal (6.2 )
Wheelbase 122.0 in (3,100 mm) coolant Total 2.14 US gal (8.1 )
Track Front 67.1 in (1,705 mm) Engine oil Change*2
Rear 66.9 in (1,700 mm) Including 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
filter
Weights Without 4.2 US qt (4.0 )
Gross vehicle weight rating See the tire information label filter
attached to the driver’s doorjamb. Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 )
Gross combined weight*1 10,088 lbs (4,575 kg) Automatic Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 )
rating (GCWR) transmission Total 8.5 US qt (8.0 )
Maximum load limit 1,530 lbs (690 kg)*2 fluid
(Payload) 1,480 lbs (670 kg)*3 Rear Change 2.79 US qt (2.64 )
differential Total 3.01 US qt (2.85 )
*1 : The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305 fluid
meters) of elevation. Transfer Change 0.45 US qt (0.43 )
*2 : On vehicles without moonroof or navigation system assembly Total 0.48 US qt (0.45 )
*3 : On vehicles with moonroof and navigation system fluid
Windshield
Air Conditioning washer 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) reservoir
Charge quantity 21.2−22.9 oz (600−650 g)
Lubricant type ND-OIL8 *1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6 )
*2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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Specifications
Lights Fuses
Headlights High/Low 12 V − 60/55 W (HB2) Interior See page 295 or the fuse label
Front turn signal/Parking/ 12 V − 28/8 W attached to the inside of the fuse
Hazard lights box lid under the dashboard.
Rear turn signal/hazard lights 12 V − 21 W Under-hood See page 294 or the fuse box lid.
Brake/Taillights 12 V − 21/5 W
Back-up lights 12 V − 18 W Engine
License plate lights 12 V − 3 CP Type Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
High-mount brake lights 12 V − 3 CP V6 gasoline engine
Individual map lights Front 12 V − 8W Bore x Stroke 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Rear 12 V − 5W Displacement 211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm )
Bed lights 12 V − 3 CP Compression ratio 10.0 : 1
Console compartment light 12 V − 1.4 W Spark plugs NGK: IZFR5K-11
Glove box light 12 V − 3.4 W DENSO: SKJ16DR-M11
Vanity mirror light 12 V − 2W
Door courtesy lights 12 V − 3.8 W Alignment
Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Battery Rear 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Capacity 12 V − 72 AH/20 HR Camber Front −0°50’
12 V − 60 AH/5 HR Rear −0°50’
Technical Information
Caster Front 1°53’
Tires
Size Front/Rear P245/65R17 105S
Spare T165/90R17 105M
Pressure Front/Rear 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
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Technical Information
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
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Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle 17 − Rim diameter in inches. FW6X − Tire type code.
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described 105 − Load index (a numerical code 2202 − Date of manufacture.
below. associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry). Maximum Tire Pressure
Tire Size Max Press − The maximum air
Whenever tires are replaced, they S − Speed symbol (an pressure the tire can
should be replaced with tires of the alphabetical code indicating hold.
same size. Below is an example of the maximum speed rating).
tire size with an explanation of what Maximum Tire Load
each component means. Tire Identification Number Max Load − The maximum load the
The tire identification number (TIN) tire can carry at
P245/65R17 105S is a group of numbers and letters maximum air pressure.
that look like the following example
P − Vehicle type (P indicates TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
passenger vehicle). of the tire.
65 − Aspect ratio (the tire’s section DOT − This indicates that the tire
height as a percentage of its meets all requirements of
width). the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
R − Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). B97R − Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
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Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act intake manifold. They are then
vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act* drawn into the engine and burned.
products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions. It also requires that Evaporative Emissions Control
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC). automobile manufacturers explain to System
Gasoline evaporating from the tank owners how their emissions controls As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
also produces hydrocarbons. Con- work and what to do to maintain tank, an evaporative emissions
trolling the production of NOx, CO, them. This section summarizes how control canister filled with charcoal
and HC is important to the environ- the emissions controls work. adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After
*
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up,
react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine
Carbon monoxide does not contri- requirements, as specified in an and burned during driving.
bute to smog creation, but it is a agreement with Environment
poisonous gas. Canada, at the time they are Onboard Refueling Vapor
manufactured. Recovery
The onboard refueling vapor
Crankcase Emissions Control recovery (ORVR) system captures
Technical Information
System the fuel vapors during refueling. The
Your vehicle has a positive vapors are adsorbed in a canister
crankcase ventilation system. This filled with activated carbon. While
keeps gasses that build up in the driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
engine’s crankcase from going into into the engine and burned off.
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
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Emissions Controls
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Technical Information
flammables. catalytic converter. running properly.
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Testing of Readiness Codes Make sure the vehicle has been accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
If you take your vehicle for a state parked with the engine off for 6 may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
emissions test shortly after the hours or more. you cannot do this for a
battery has been disconnected or continuous 90 seconds because of
gone dead, it may not pass the test. Make sure the ambient traffic conditions, drive for at least
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness temperature is between 40° and 30 seconds, then repeat it two
codes’’ that must be set in the on- 95°F. more times (for a total of 90
board diagnostics for the emissions seconds).
systems. These codes are erased Without touching the accelerator
when the battery is disconnected, pedal, start the engine, and let it Then drive in city/suburban
and set again only after several days idle for 20 seconds. traffic for at least 10 minutes.
of driving under a variety of When traffic conditions allow, let
conditions. Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase the vehicle coast for several
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and seconds without using the
If the testing facility determines that hold it there until the temperature accelerator pedal or the brake
the readiness codes are not set, you gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the pedal.
will be requested to return at a later scale (about 3 minutes).
date to complete the test. If you must Stop the vehicle, turn off the
get the vehicle retested within the Select a nearby lightly traveled ignition switch, and leave it off for
next two or three days, you can major highway where you can 30 minutes.
condition the vehicle for retesting by maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
doing the following. (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 If the testing facility determines the
minutes. Drive on the highway in readiness codes are still not set, see
Make sure the gas tank is nearly, D. Do not use the cruise control. your dealer.
but not completely, full (around When traffic allows, drive for 90
3/4). seconds without moving the
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Customer Service
Information ................................. 312
Warranty Coverages ..................... 313
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Vehicles) ........................... 314
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Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give
trained professionals. They should CUSTOMER RELATIONS us this information:
be able to answer all your questions. RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE
If you encounter a problem that your Honda Canada Inc. Vehicle identification number (see
dealership does not solve to your 715 Milner Avenue page 300 )
satisfaction, please discuss it with Toronto, ON
the dealership’s management. The M1B 2K8 Name and address of the dealer
service manager or general manager who services your vehicle
can help. Almost all problems are Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
solved in this way. Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Date of purchase
Toronto (416) 287-4776
If you are dissatisfied with the Mileage on your vehicle
decision made by the dealership’s In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
management, contact your Honda Islands: Your name, address, and
Customer Service Office. telephone number
Bella International
U.S. Owners: P.O. Box 190816 A detailed description of the
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A Tel: (787) 620-7098 Name of the dealer who sold the
1919 Torrance Boulevard vehicle to you
Torrance, California 90501-2746
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty − a seat Replacement Battery Limited
Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty − provides prorated
warranties: covered by a limited warranty. coverage for a replacement battery
Please read your warranty booklet purchased from your dealer.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty − for details.
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If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may call the
defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153);
should immediately inform the exists in a group of vehicles, it may go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
National Highway Traffic Safety order a recall and remedy campaign. write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
Administration (NHTSA), in addition However, NHTSA cannot become 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems DC 20590. You can also obtain other
Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or information about motor vehicle
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:
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NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, Service Manual:
and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should
be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown This manual covers maintenance and recommended
below for a quotation. procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
S It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
H enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
I stand.
Customer Name Attention
P
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
T Street Address − No P.O. Box Number Apartment Number
This manual complements the service manual by
O providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each
City State & Zip Code electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Daytime Telephone Number ( )
Body Repair Manual:
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
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Index
INDEX
Automatic Heated Wiper Indicator ........................................ 69
Zone ....................................... 76, 127 Operation .................................... 120
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .... 19 Before Driving ............................... 177 CONTINUED
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Index
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Index
Daytime Running Lights................. 78 Dual Temperature Control ........... 130 Oil, What Kind to Use ............... 246
Dead Battery .................................. 284 Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 262 Overheating................................ 286
Defects, Reporting Safety* .......... 314 Specifications ............................. 303
Defrosting the Windows ............... 127 E Speed Limiter ............................. 201
Differential Fluid, Rear ................. 252 Starting........................................ 196
Dimensions ..................................... 302 Economy, Fuel ............................... 183 Engine, if it won’t start .................. 283
Dimming the Headlights ................ 76 Emergencies................................... 273 Evaporative Emissions Control
Dipstick Battery, Jump Starting .............. 284 System......................................... 307
Automatic Transmission........... 251 Brake System Indicator ............ 290 Exhaust Fumes ................................ 53
Engine Oil ................................... 182 Changing a Flat Tire ................. 275 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Directional Signals ........................... 76 Charging System Indicator ...... 288 System......................................... 308
Disc Brake Wear Indicators ......... 207 Checking the Fuses................... 291 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Disposal of Used Oil ...................... 248 Hazard Warning Flashers .......... 79 Belts by ......................................... 16
Door and Tailgate Open Monitor .. 64 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 288
Doors Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 289 F
Locking and Unlocking... 83, 84, 86 Overheated Engine ................... 286
Lockout Prevention ..................... 83 Stuck Vehicle ............................. 297 Fan, Interior.................................... 123
Power Door Locks ....................... 83 Towing ........................................ 296 Features .......................................... 121
DOT Tire Quality Grading* ......... 304 Emergency Brake .......................... 109 Filling the Fuel Tank ..................... 179
Driver and Passenger Safety ............ 5 Emissions Controls........................ 307 Filters
Driving ............................................ 193 Engine Dust and Pollen .......................... 262
Economy ..................................... 183 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 72 Oil ................................................ 248
D3 .................................................... 199 Malfunction Indicator Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 79
INDEX
Dual-Action Tailgate Lamp ................................. 62, 289 Flat Tire, Changing a .................... 275
Indicator .................................. 64, 94 Oil Life Display .......................... 235
Operation ...................................... 92 Oil Pressure Indicator ......... 62, 288 CONTINUED
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Index
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Index
INDEX
Key (Immobilizer System) ......... 63 Maintenance Items............ 238, 242
Lights On ...................................... 66 Inside Mirror .................................. 110
Low Fuel ....................................... 65 Inspection, Tire .............................. 266 CONTINUED
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Index
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Index
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .......... 16 Remote Transmitter ........................ 89 Safety Messages ............................... iii
Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 11 Replacement Information Satellite Radio, XM* ...................... 142
Additional Safety Precautions .... 17 Engine Oil and Filter ................. 247 Seat Belts ...................................... 8, 18
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 16 Fuses ........................................... 291 Additional Information ................ 18
Protecting Children ......................... 32 Light Bulbs ................................. 255 Automatic Seat Belt
General Guidelines ...................... 32 Minder......................................... 242 Tensioners ................................ 19
Protecting Infants ........................ 37 Timing Belt ................................. 254 Cleaning ...................................... 261
Protecting Larger Children ........ 49 Tires ............................................ 275 Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 19
Protecting Small Children .......... 38 Wiper Blades .............................. 262 Maintenance ................................. 20
Using Child Seats with Replacing Seat Belts After a Reminder Light and
Tethers...................................... 46 Crash ............................................. 20 Beeper ................................. 18, 61
Using LATCH .............................. 41 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant .... 182 System Components.................... 18
Reverse Gear Position................... 198 Use During Pregnancy................ 16
R Rotation, Tire ................................. 267 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .... 14
Seats .................................................. 98
Radiator Overheating .................... 286 S Adjusting the Seat ............... 98, 100
Radio/CD Sound Folding the Rear Seats .............. 103
System ........................ 133, 142, 148 Safety Belts................................... 8, 19 Head Restraints ......................... 102
Rear Differential Fluid .................. 252 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 314 Heater ......................................... 104
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ... 257 Safety Features .................................. 7 Security System ............................. 164
Rear View Mirror........................... 110 Airbags ............................................ 9 Serial Number ................................ 300
Rear View Mirror with Door Locks ................................... 11 Service Intervals ............................ 242
Compass...................................... 168 Head Restraints ........................... 13 Service Manual, Purchasing*....... 315
INDEX
Rear (Back) Window ..................... 106 Seat Belts .................................. 8, 18 Service Station Procedures .......... 179
Reclining the Seat-Backs ........ 98, 100 Seats and Seat-Backs ............ 11, 12
Remote Audio Controls................. 161 Safety Labels, Location of .............. 54 CONTINUED
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Index
Required Federal Transfer Assembly Fluid .............. 253 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Explanation............................. 175 Transmission System..................................... 210
Tire Pressure Monitor ........ 68, 205 Checking Fluid Level ................ 251 VSA System Indicator ......... 67, 210
TPMS Indicator ................... 68, 205 Fluid Selection............................ 252 VSA Activation Indicator .... 67, 210
Tires ................................................ 265 Identification Number............... 301 VSA Off Switch .......................... 211
Air Pressure ............................... 266 Shifting the Automatic .............. 197 Vehicle Storage .............................. 272
Checking Wear .......................... 266 Treadwear ...................................... 304 Ventilation ...................................... 125
Compact Spare ........................... 274 Trip Meter ........................................ 71 VIN .................................................. 300
DOT Tire Quality Grading* ..... 304 Trunk, In-Bed ................................... 95 Viscosity, Oil................................... 246
Inflation ....................................... 265 Turn Signals ..................................... 76 VTM-4 Lock ................................... 203
Inspection ................................... 266
Maintenance ............................... 267 U W
Replacing .................................... 268
Rotating....................................... 267 Unexpected, Taking Care WARNING, Explanation of ............. iii
Snow ............................................ 269 of the ........................................... 273 Warning Labels, Location of .......... 54
Specifications ..................... 269, 303 Uniform Tire Quality Grading* ... 304 Warranty Coverages* ................... 313
Tire Chains ................................. 269 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 178 Washer, Windshield
Tools, Tire Changing .................... 275 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ........ 248 Checking the Fluid Level ......... 250
Towing Level Indicator ............................. 65
A Trailer ...................................... 212 V Operation ...................................... 75
Emergency Wrecker ................. 296 Wheels ............................................ 264
Equipment .................................. 220 Vanity Mirror ................................. 117 Adjusting the Steering ................ 79
Equipment and Accessories ..... 216 Vehicle Capacity Load .......... 187, 302 Wrench ....................................... 276
INDEX
Weight Limit .............................. 212 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 302
Trailer Loading .......................... 214 Vehicle Identification Number..... 300
Trailer Towing Tips .................. 220 CONTINUED
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Index
Windows
Operating the Power ................. 105
Windshield
Defroster .................................... 125
Washers ........................................ 75
Wiper Zone, Heated ............ 76, 127
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades ........................ 262
Operation ...................................... 75
Worn Tires ..................................... 266
Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...... 296
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