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Ý Select the desired setting (60 sec, 30
sec, 15 sec or 0 sec) by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
The headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights, and license
plate lights go of f af ter the selected
time when you remove the key f rom
the ignition switch and close the
driver’s door. To change how long
thelightsstayonbeforetheygooff,
f ollow these instructions:
You can choose this item to
customize f rom ‘‘LIGHTING
SETUP’’ by pressing the INFO ( /) button repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
CONT INUED
Headlight A uto Of f T imer
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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If equipped
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2:Controls Near the Steering Wheel134
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
HORN WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. (P.136)
(P.169)
(P.163)
(P.486)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.143)(P.83) (P.209)(P.412) (P.414,
442)
(P.189)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.234)
(P.33)
(P.142)
(P.135)
(P.480)
(P.411)
(P.571)
(P.585)
(P.496, 517)
(P.496,517)
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
(BSI) OFF SWITCH
POWER SLIDING
DOOR SWITCHES
PARKING SENSOR
SYSTEM SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK
BUTTONS MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
COOL BOX SWITCHREAR ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
POWER TAILGATE
SWITCH VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) OFF SWITCH
1
2
2
2
2
2 2 22
2
2
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2
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ÎTurn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on
If equipped
Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON. When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position. OFF
The wiper operates every 7
seconds af ter completing two
sweeps.
Hold past ON to activate the rear
window wiper a f ew times and to
spray the rear window washer. Rotate the switch
counterclockwise also to spray the
window washer and turn the wiper
on.
When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
therearwiperswitchisoff.
When the wiper control lever is
positioned as f ollows: The rear window wiper
operates intermittently.
The rear window wiper
operates continuously.
Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. 1.
2.
3.
4.
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Turn Signal and Headlights
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
INT
LO or HI
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn. If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The high beam indicator will come
on (see page ). Pull it back to
return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you
hold the lever back.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
When the light switch is in the
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ position, the
lights on indicator comes on as a
reminder. This indicator stays on if
you leave the light switch on and
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0)
position. 73
CONT INUED
Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights On
Turn Signal and Headlights
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µThe automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights, all
other exterior lights, and the
instrument panel lights when it
senses low ambient light.
To turn on the automatic lighting,
turn the light switch to the AUTO
position. The lights will come on
automatically when the outside light
level becomes low (at dusk, f or
example). The lights on indicator
comesonasareminder.Thelights
and indicator turn off automatically
when the system senses high
ambient light.
The lights turn of f automatically
when you turn the ignition switch to
the LOCK (0) position. To turn them
on again, either turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, or
turn the light switch to the position. Even with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
To change the ‘‘AUTO LIGHT
SENSITIVITY’’ setting, see page
.
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On all models except LX
On Touring modelsAUTOHeadlights138
LIGHT SENSOR
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Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.When the multi-information display
shows a ‘‘DRL OFF’’ message, the
daytime running lights are of f .
Follow the procedure in the lef t
column to turn them on. If you see a ‘‘CHECK DRL
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display, there is a
problem with the daytime running
light system. Take your vehicle to a
dealer to have it checked. With the headlight switch off, the
daytime running lights come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and release the
parkingbrake.Theyremainonuntil
you turn the ignition switch of f , even
if you set the parking brake.
When the headlights are on, the
daytime running lights are of f .
You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
With the light switch in the AUTO
position, you can also use the f og
lights when the headlights turn on
automatically. They will go of f when
the headlights turn of f , or the
daytime running lights are on.On Touring models
On Touring modelsFog L ightsDaytime Running L ights
Headlights
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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 keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.Keys and Locks144
MASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
KEY
NUMBER
TAG EX models
EX-L and Touring models
VALET KEY
(Gray) MASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
KEY
NUMBER
TAGMASTER KEYS
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
LX models
VALET KEY
(Gray)VALET KEY
(Gray)
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All doors and the tailgate can be
locked f rom the outside by using the
key in the driver’s door lock. To
unlock only the driver’s door, insert
the key, turn the key, and release it.
The remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock when you turn the key a
second time within a f ew seconds.
To change the ‘‘KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE’’ setting, seepage . Your vehicle has customizable
settings for the doors and tailgate to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are def ault settings f or each of these
f eatures. You can turn of f or change
the settings for these features as
described on the f ollowing pages.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the engine is of f , and the
parking brake is applied. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
LOCK’’ setting, see page .
To change the ‘‘AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK’’ setting, see page .
Youcanopenorclosethewindows
and the moonroof (if equipped) by
using the key in the driver’s door
(see page ). To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, pull the
lock tab rearward and close the door.
To lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch, pull the
locktabrearwardorpushthefront
of the master switch, then close
With any door and the tailgate open
andthekeyintheignition,both
master door lock switches are
disabled. They are not disabled if all
thedoorsandthetailgateareclosed.
If you try to lock an open driver’s
door by pulling the lock tab rearward
the lock tab on the driver’s door
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122
On Touring models
On Touring models On LX, EX, EX-L models
Door L ocks
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking
L ockout Prevent ion
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the door.
pops out.
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