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If equipped.
:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
GAUGES
POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR A/C CONTROLSHIFT LEVER (A/T)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG (P.
11, 28) REAR VIEW MIRROR WITH
COMPASS
FRONT PASSENGER’S
AIRBAG
GLOVE BOX
(P.
70)
(P. 82)
(P. 93)
(P. 94)
(P. 188)
(P.187) (P.97) (P.
113) (P.
200)
(P.177)
(P. 115)
(P. 11, 28)
(P. 106)
(P. 99)
Vehicle with rear entertainment system is shown. INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
(P.
61)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HEATING/COOLING
SYSTEM
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .60
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges .70
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Trip Meter .70
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Odometer .70
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Fuel Gauge .70
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .71
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 72
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .73
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 74
Turn Signal, Headlights, ...................................
Fog Lights .75
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .76
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Hazard Warning Button . 77
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
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Power Door Locks .82
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Tailgate .82
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Childproof Door Locks . 83
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Remote Transmitter .83
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Seat Heaters .86
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Seats .87
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Head Restraints .91
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Mirrors .92
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Power Windows .94
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Moonroof .96
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Convenience Items . 98
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Beverage Holders .99
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Console Compartment . 99
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Glove Box .99
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Sunglasses Holder .100
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Sun Visor .101
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Accessory Power Sockets . 101
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Instruments and Controls
59
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The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
locked when you leave your vehicle
and the valet key at a parking f acility.Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
CONT INUED
Immobilizer System
Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System
Instruments and Controls
79
MASTER
KEY
(BLACK)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG VALET KEY
(GRAY)
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Interior Convenience Items
98
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE HOLDERS
(EX and EX-L models)
(EX-L models) SUNGLASS HOLDER
WITH CONVERSATION
MIRROR
VANITY MIRROR VANITY MIRROR
SUN VISOR
SUN VISOR
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the rear door pocket beverage
holders when you close the rear
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets. The
f ront beverage holders can be
installed under the slide.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on.
To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lif t the lid.
Pivot the door of the console f orward
and you can store a cellular phone, a
small notepad, and business cards in
it.
Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders Console CompartmentGlove Box
Instruments and Controls
99
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Front door and seat-back pockets
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
Rear compartment
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
193
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS
SEAT-BACK POCKETS REAR COMPARTMENT
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
Theseparationnetcanbeusedto
hold back sof t, lightweight items
stored in the cargo area. Heavy
items should be properly secured on
the f loor of the cargo area. The net
may not prevent heavy items f rom
being thrown f orward in a crash or a
sudden stop.
Thecargocovercanbeusedover
the cargo area behind the third row
seats. When the third row seats are
f olded down, the cargo cover can be
installed in a f orward position and
extended over the larger cargo area.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg). 57
Carrying Cargo
Optional Separation Net
Optional Cargo Cover
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Bef ore Driving
195
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CONT INUED
Engine....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 277
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,276
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
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Overheating .274
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Specif ications .289
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Speed Limiter .202
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Starting .199
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 293
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Exhaust Fumes .57
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .294
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasoline .186
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 67
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Filling the .187
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Gas Station Procedures . 187Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 200
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Glove Box .99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 248
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Hazard Warning Button . 77
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Fan, Interior .106
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Features .105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters ...............................................
Oil .240
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 267Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 244
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Brake .246
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Power Steering .247
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Windshield Washers . 243
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Folding the Third Seat . 89
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Four-way Flashers .77
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Fuel .186
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Cap Message .72
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Fill Door and Cap .187
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Reserve Indicator .67
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Tank, Filling the .187
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Fuses, Checking the .279
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