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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 model may not have some of these features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 124
2Features P. 135
Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 169
2Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 197
Refueling P. 232 Fuel Economy P. 235
2Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder ™
P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 285
Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
2Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Warranty Coverages P. 319
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P191)
Manual Transmission (P208)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P203) ● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
(P205)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the
mode from automatic transmission (CVT)
to 7-speed manual shift mode. The
(M
indicator and the selected speed number
are displayed in the shift indicator.
● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily
changes the mode from automatic
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode (P207)
● Use Low to get more power when
climbing steep hills.
● Pull the
(+ and (- paddle shifters at the
same time until the shift indicator display
changes to “L”.
SPORT Mode
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode
(
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (+

Paddle Shifter
Ignition Switch
Release
ButtonShift Lever
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
7-speed mode can be used.
L mode is available.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever
without pressing the
release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.

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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. 2Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 262, 263
—
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 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.
——
Shift Lever Position
Indicator *
●
Indicates in which position your shift lever is.
2 Shifting P. 203—
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift
Indicator *●
Comes on when the 7-speed shift
mode is applied.
2 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode P. 205—
* Not available on all models

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Multi-Information Display
The multi-information display shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature,
and other gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the / (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.
■Switching the Display
4
/
(Information)
Button4SEL/RESET
Button
Eco Guide feedback
with Eco Drive Bar Average Fuel
Economy
RecordsAverage Fuel
Economy A
Range
Elapsed Time
Average Vehicle
Speed
Power Flow Monitor
Engine Oil Life
Customizable Setting Entry HFL
*
OFF
Shown when Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ® is activated.
* Not available on all models

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Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada). ■Adjusting the ou tside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect. 2 Customized Features P. 90
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Shows the time during one drive cycle.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A was reset.
■Outside Temperature
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.Road
heat and exhaust from another vehicle can affect the
temperature reading when your vehicle speed is less
than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display’s customized features to corre ct the temperature.
1Elapsed Time
You can change the elapsed time reset criteria.
2 Customized Features P. 90

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■ Real-Time score
The Eco assist scoring system is a point system
you can use to monitor your driving style and
its impact on fuel economy. Points are
represented by leaf icons on the multi-
information display. Leaves are:• Accumulated when your driving style is fuel
efficient.
• Deducted when your style is not fuel efficient.
■ Reset the system
To clear all leaves and lifetime points, complete the following steps within 30 seconds, and do not run the engine. 1. The shift lever must be in
(P .
The parking brake must be set.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
3. Make sure the NORMAL mode is selected.
4. Depress the brake pedal twice.
uThe ambient meter color changes from blue to green.
uWhen the METER COLOR CHANGE setting on the multi-information display is
off, the color stays in blue.
5. Press the ECON mode button.
6. Press the NORMAL mode button.
uThe ambient meter color turns off.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 .
■Eco Assist Scoring (Real-Time Score )/Eco Guide Feedback
Leaf
ICON1st Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage
1Reset the system
If the ECON mode is on in step 2, press the NORMAL
mode button. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
,
then go to step 1.
Automatic transmiss ion (CVT) models
Manual transmission models

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■Customization flow
Press the / button.
4
METER SETUP
AUTO DOOR LOCK
INTERIOR LIGHT DIMMING TIME
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITY *
LANGUAGE SELECTION
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A RESET with REFUEL
ELAPSED TIME RESET
HOLD ECON MODE
METER COLOR CHANGE
DISPLAY KM/MILES
LIGHTING SETUP
DOOR SETUP
EXIT
SEL /RESET
SEL /RESET
SEL /RESET
SEL /RESET
SEL /RESET
SEL /RESET
CHG SETTING
DEFAULT ALL
EXIT
CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS
DOOR LOCK MODE
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGMENT SECURITY RELOCK TIMERAUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Auto Light Sensitivity
*
* Not available on all models

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■List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting
*2: If equipped Setup Group Customizable
Features Description Selectable settings
Meter Setup
Language SelectionChanges the displayed language.English*1
, French, Spanish
Adjust outside temp.
displayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F *1
~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C *1
~ +3°C (Canada)
Trip A Reset with RefuelSets Trip A and the average fuel economy to reset
when you refuel.ON, OFF *1
Elapsed Time ResetChanges the resetting conditions of the elapsed time.IGN OFF*1
, Trip A, Trip B
Hold ECON ModeMaintains ECON mode.ON, OFF *1
Meter Color ChangeTurns the ambient meter feature on and off.ON*1
, OFF
Display Km/MilesChanges the displayed measurement on the multi-
information display.AUTO *1
, KM, MILES
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
*1
, 15 sec
Auto Light Sensitivity *2
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max, High, Mid *1
, Low, Min