ContentsThis 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.
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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.
2Safe Driving P. 21For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 27 Airbags P. 342Instrument Panel P. 65Indicators P. 66 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 862Controls P. 105Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 106
Opening and Closing the Panoramic Glass Roof P. 128
Adjusting the Seats P. 1442Features P. 167Audio System P. 168 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver P. 1692Driving P. 171Before Driving P. 172 Towing a Trailer P. 177
Parking Your Vehicle P. 216 Refueling P. 2212Maintenance P. 227Before Performing Maintenance P. 228 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 231
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 256
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 269
2Handling the Unexpected P. 275Tools P. 276 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 277
Overheating P. 290 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 292
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 3022Information P. 305Specifications P. 306 Identification Numbers P. 307
Warranty Coverages P. 312 Authorized Manuals P. 314
Contents
Child Safety P. 49 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 63 Safety Labels P. 64Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 116 Security System P. 122 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 125
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 129 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 142
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 152 Climate Control System P. 163Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 182 When Driving P. 185 Braking P. 212
Fuel Economy P. 224 Accessories and Modifications P. 225Maintenance Under the Hood P. 235 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 249
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 258 Battery P. 267 Remote Transmitter Care P. 268
Cleaning P. 270Engine Does Not Start P. 284 Jump Starting P. 287 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 289
Fuses P. 295 Emergency Towing P. 301
When You Cannot Open or Close the Tailgate P. 303Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 308 Reporting Safety Defects P. 309 Emissions Testing P. 310
Client Service Information P. 315
Quick Reference Guide
P. 2
Safe Driving
P. 21
Instrument Panel
P. 65
Controls
P. 105
Features
P. 167
Driving
P. 171
Maintenance
P. 227
Handling the Unexpected
P. 275
Information
P. 305
Index
P. 316
8Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 65)
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator VSA® OFF IndicatorLow Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam IndicatorFog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator System Message
IndicatorParking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
IndicatorSide Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator TachometerSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
IndicatorShift Lever Position
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P86)
/Multi-Information Display
(P87)
/System Indicators
(P66)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
IndicatorsTemperature
Indicator SH-AWD Indicator Keyless Access
System Indicator
Blind Spot
Information
Indicator
System Indicators
Multi-Information Display
U.S.
CanadaCanada
U.S.
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
M (sequential shift mode)
Indicator/Gear Position Indicator
10Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel
(P141)
●To adjust, push and hold the adjustment
switch to move the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Tailgate
(P116)
●With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate release button on the tailgate to
open it.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
instrument panel or the remote
transmitter to open and close the power
tailgate.
Power Door Mirrors
(P143)
●With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to L or R.
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
●Place the selector switch in the L or R
position to use the reverse tilt door mirror
feature.
●Press the folding button to fold in and
out the door mirrors.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Folding Button
Power Windows
(P125)
●With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
OFF position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
ON position (indicator is on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
SwitchIndicator
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Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. The airbag
system includes:aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the power
mode is in ON.eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.fA driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.gWeight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact, side
impact, or if your vehicle is about to
rollover.iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.jSensors that can detect if a child or small
statured adult is in the deployment path
of the front passenger’s side airbag.kAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.lAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you that the front passenger’s side
airbag has been turned off.mSafing Sensor
65
Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 66
Multi-Information Display Warning and
Information Messages ...................... 79
Gauges and Multi-Information Display
Gauges .............................................. 86
Multi-Information Display .................. 87
66Instrument Panel
IndicatorsIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Parking Brake
and Brake
System Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON,
then goes off.●Comes on when the parking brake
is applied, and goes off when it is
released.●Comes on when the brake fluid
level is low.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the brake system.●The beeper sounds and the
indicator comes on if you drive
with the parking brake not fully
released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure
the parking brake is released. Check the
brake fluid level.
2What to do when the indicator
comes on while driving P. 294
●Comes on along with the ABS
indicator - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 294
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 292
U.S.
Canada
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Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after
several seconds if the engine is not
started. If “readiness codes” have
not been set, it blinks five times
before it goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 310
●Comes on while driving - Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 293
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you set the power
mode to ON, and goes off when
the engine starts.●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Stays on while driving - Turn off the
climate control system and rear defogger
in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 292