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This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information an d specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to di scontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 21For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 27 Airbags P. 35
2Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 87
2Controls P. 101Setting the Clock P. 102 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 103
Opening and Closing the Panoramic Glass Roof P. 126
Adjusting the Seats P. 143
2Features P. 167Audio System P. 168 Audio System Basic Operation P. 171
General Information on the Audio System P. 191
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 197
2 Driving P. 209Before Driving P. 210 Towing a Trailer P. 215
Rearview Camera P. 262 Refueling P. 263 Fuel Economy P. 266
2Maintenance P. 269Before Performing Maintenance P. 270 Maintenance MinderTM P. 273
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 298
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 312
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 317Tools P. 318 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 319
Overheating P. 332 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 334
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 346
2 Information P. 349Specifications P. 350 Identification Numbers P. 351
Emissions Testing P. 354 Warranty Coverages P. 356

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Instrument Panel
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Turn Signal
Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when
you operate the turn signal lever.
●If you press the hazard warning
button, both indicators and all turn
signals blink at the same time.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. , 291 —
High Beam
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam
headlights are on.——
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch
is on, or in AUTO when the exterior
lights are on.●If you remove the key from the ignition
switch*1 while the lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is
opened.—
Fog Light
Indicator●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.——
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a fe w seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when the passenger side
airbag system is automatically shut
off.
●It does not mean there is a problem
with your side airbags.
●Comes on when nobody is sitting in
the passenger seat - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when someone is sitting
in the seat - Have the passenger sit
properly.
U.S.
Canada

uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
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Instrument Panel
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
■How to customize
Press the / button to select Keyless Memory SettingsTM while the ignition
switch is in ON
w*1.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■Customized Features1 Customized Features
To customize other features, press the / button.
2 List of customizable options P. 96
2 Example of customization settings P. 99
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 ) on the CHG setting
screen.
The driver’s ID indicate s which remote transmitter
you have used to unlock the driver’s door.The
customized settings are recalled every time you
unlock the driver’s door with that remote.
When you customize settings: Shift to
(P
34
34
/ Button:
Changes the customize
menus and items.34Multi-Information Display:
Goes to customize settings.
SEL/RESET button:
Enters the selected
item

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Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable settings
ACC Setup
*1
Pre-running Car Detect
Beep Causes the system to beep when a vehicle ahead of
you gets too close.
ON*2, OFF
ACC Display Speed Unit Changes the ACC display speed unit. km/h
*2 (Canada), mph*2 (U.S.)
Meter Setup
Language SelectionChanges the displayed language.English*2, French, Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F*2 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*2 ~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip Computer Trip A Info
ResetChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.WITH REFUEL*2, MANUAL
ONLY , IGN OFF
Adjust Alarm VolumeChanges the indicator al arm volume into three
levels.HIGH, MID*2, LOW
Auto Interior IlluminationChanges the interior light sensitivity to your liking.MAX, HIGH, MID*2, LOW ,
MIN , OFF
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens*1Changes the display of the keyless start guidance
screens.ON*2, OFF

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Instrument Panel
*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable settings
Position
Setup Memory Position Link
Changes the driver’s seat, the steering wheel, and
the outside mirror position
s to a stored setting. ON
*2,
OFF
Auto Tilt and Telescope
Steering Wheel Moves the steering wheel fu
lly up when you get in/
get out of the vehicle. ON
*2,
OFF
Keyless
Access
Setup
*1
Door Unlock ModeChanges which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle.Driver Door*2, All Doors
Keyless Access Light
FlashCauses some exterior li ghts to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.ON*2, OFF
Keyless Access BeepCauses the beeper to s ound when you unlock/lock
the doors.ON*2, OFF
Lighting
Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time
the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors. 60 sec,
30 sec
*2, 15 sec
Headlight Auto Off
Timer Changes the length of time
the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door. 60 sec,
30 sec, 15 sec
*2, 0 sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max, High , Mid
*2, Low, Min

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Instrument Panel
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable settings
Door/
Window
Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for
the automatic locking
feature. Shift from

P, With VEH
SPD*1, OFF
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for wh
en the doors and the
tailgate unlock automatically. Shift to

P*1, IGN Off , OFF
Driver Door
*1, All Doors
Key and Remote Unlock
Mode Changes which doors unlock with the remote
transmitter on the first push.
Driver Door
*1,
All Doors
Keyless Lock
Acknowledgment LOCK/UNLOCK - The ex
terior lights flash
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds ON
*1,
OFF
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors and the
tailgate to relock and the security system to set after
you unlock the vehicle without opening any door
and the tailgate. 90 sec
, 60 sec , 30 sec
*1
Default AllSets/Cancels all the custom ized settings as default.Set, Cancel

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once: uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door will lock, and
the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push): uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once: uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door and fuel fill door unlocks.
Twice: uThe remaining doors and the tailgate
unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the they will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 94
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 151
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or
tailgate is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is
probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 310
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 94
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
LED
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
0, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.*1
• All doors and the tailgate are locked with the key, remote transmitter, or keyless
access system*.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key, remote
transmitter, keyless access system
*, or the ignition swit ch is turned to ON w*1. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security sy stem alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.
•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button in the instrument panel.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or
keyless access system
*.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
* Not available on all models