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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 .54
............................
Instrument Panel .55
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
.............................................
Gauges .63
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Inf ormation Display . 64
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Odometer .64 Outside Temperature
...................................
Indicator .65
...................................
Trip Meter .65
..........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 66
...............
Maintenance Minder . 66
...................
Temperature Gauge . 66
..................................
Fuel Gauge .66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .67
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 68
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 70
........................................
Fog Lights .73
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 74
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 75
........
Steering Wheel Adjustments . 76
...............................
Keys and Locks .77
........................
Immobilizer System .78
................................
Ignition Switch .79
......................................
Door Locks .80
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 87
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
............................................
Tailgate .91
.................................................
Seats .93
.
Front Seat Power Adjustments . 93..........................
Head Restraints .94
Easy Fold-down 60/40 Split .........................
Rear Seatback .97
......................................
Armrests .99
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Seat Heaters .100
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .101
...........................................
Mirrors .104
............................
Power Windows .106
.......................................
Moonroof .110
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Parking Brake .112
.........
Interior Convenience Items . 113
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Beverage Holders .114
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Accessory Power Sockets . 114
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Console Compartment . 115
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Glove Box .116
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Sunglasses Holder .117
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Sun Visors .117
Hidden Removable Utility .........................................
Box .118
.
Floor Storage Compartments . 119
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Vanity Mirror .120
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Coat Hook .120
..........................
Center Pockets .120
...............................
Interior Lights .121
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
53
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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.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.
The valet key does not contain a
battery. Do not try to take it apart.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the driver’s
door lock. You can keep the glove
boxlockedwhenyouleaveyour
vehicle and the valet key at a parking
f acility.
Keys and Locks
77
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER KEY
WITH REMOTE
TRANSMITTER
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Interior Convenience Items
113
SUNGLASSES HOLDER
VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR
CENTER POCKETS
COAT HOOK
BEVERAGE HOLDER in
REAR SEAT ARMREST BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS
GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
FLOOR STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK/
USB ADAPTER CABLE
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
Hidden Removable
Utility Box
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Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light comes on when
the parking lights are on.
The console compartment is
equipped with a detachable tray.
To remove this tray, slide it f orward,
then pull it up. Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
116
GLOVE BOX
To lock
DETACHABLE TRAY
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
Door and seat-back pockets
Center pockets
Console compartment
Cargo area
Roof -rack (if installed)
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
294
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
SEAT-BACK POCKETS CENTER POCKETS
DOOR POCKETS
GLOVE BOX
CARGO AREA
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the operation of the seats,
or the operation of the sensors
under the seats.
Keep all cargo below the bottom
of the windows. If it is higher, it
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the side curtain
airbags.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.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 youfolddownthebackseat,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 . 51
CONT INUED
Carrying Items in the
Passenger Compartment Carrying Cargo in the Cargo
Area or on a Roof Rack
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo
297
Bef ore Driving
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Specif ications
403
Fuses
Battery Tires
Lights
Alignment Interior
Under-hood
8W 60 W (HB3)
55 W (H11)
24/2 2 CP
5W
55 W
21 W
21 W
21/5 W
5W
8W 225/65R17 102T
Replacement of a light bulb should be done by your dealer.
Capacity 12 V
12 V 72 AH/20 HR
60 AH/5 HR See page
395or the fuse label
attached on the side panel.
See page 396or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door.
See page 394or the fuse box
cover.
225/60R18 100H
Size
Pressure T155/90D16 110M
T155/90D17 101M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
1.4 W 3.8 W
5W 3.8 W
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking lights
Front side marker lights
Front Fog lights
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Glove box light
Courtesy light (Ceiling)
Cargo area lights
Front door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Toe-in
Camber
Caster3°30’1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
High
Low
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
1:
2:
3:
4: EX
EX-L
2WD
4WD
(Amber)
(H11) (Amber)
LED type
LED type
: Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1
2
4 3 3
4
Technical Inf ormation
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Fuel .282
........
Check Fuel Cap Message . 285
......................
Fill Door and Cap .284
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
................
Octane Requirement . 282
...............................
Oxygenated .283
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .283
...............................
Fuel Economy .289
....
Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .390 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 400
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
............
Timing Control System . 411
........................
Immobilizer System .78
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
......
Gas Mileage, Improving . 289,290
.........................................
Gasoline .282
...........................................
Gauge .66
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .61
................
Octane Requirement . 282
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .283
................
Gas Station Procedures . 283
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 302......................................
Glove Box .116
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .296, 317
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 344
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 253
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
........................................
Headlights .70
........................................
Aiming .344
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 72
..............
Automatic Lighting On . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
..................
High Beam Indicator . 61
....................
Lights On Indicator .60
.........................
Reminder Chime .70
Replacing Halogen ..............................
Bulbs .344, 351
...................................
Turning on .70
........................
Head Restraints .13, 94
.............................
Heated Mirrors .106
.................................
Heaters, Seat .100
...
Hidden Removable Utility Box . 118
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .249 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 287
..............................................
Horn .4,67
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