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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.
2Safe Driving P. 23
For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68Gauges and Displays P. 80
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 123
Adjusting the Seats P. 137
2Features P. 171
Audio System P. 172Audio System Basic Operation P. 216
General Information on the Audio System P. 272
Compass* P. 320
2Driving P. 323
Before Driving P. 324 Towing a Trailer P. 329
Parking Your Vehicle P. 364 Rearview Camera* P. 369
Accessories and Modifications P. 375
2Maintenance P. 377
Before Performing Maintenance P.378 Maintenance Minder™ P. 381
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 410
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care* P. 425
2Handling the Unexpected P. 433
Tools P. 434If a Tire Goes Flat P. 435
Overheating P. 448Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 450
2Information P. 463
Specifications P. 464Identification Numbers P. 466Emissions Testing P. 470Warranty Coverages P. 472
Gracenote® End User License Agreement P. 476

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Instrument Panel
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. 404, 405,
406
—
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 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 few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w, 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
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
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Instrument Panel
Shows the instant fuel economy, average fuel economy, range, elapsed time, and
average speed.
■Instant Fuel Economy
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
■Average Fuel Economy
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
■Range
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.
■Elapsed Time
Shows the time elapsed since the last time Trip A or Trip B was reset.
■Average Speed
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since the last time Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows each tire's pressure.
2TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) P. 355
■Trip Computer
■Tire Pressure Monitor
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
2Customized Features P. 90
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2Customized Features P. 90
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2Customized Features P. 90

uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
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Instrument Panel
Use the multi-information display to customize certain features.
■How to customize
Select the CUSTOMIZE SETTINGS by pressing the / button while the
ignition switch is in ON (w, and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Press the SEL/
RESET button to change the display to the CHG SETTING.
■Customized Features1Customized Features
To customize other features, press the / button.
2List of customizable options P. 92
2Example of customization settings P. 94
Customization is possible when you see the driver’s
ID (DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2) on the CHG SETTING screen.
The driver’s ID indicates 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.
SEL/RESET Button
Enters the selected item.
/ Button
Changes the customize menu and items.

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable FeaturesDescriptionSelectable Settings
METER
SETUP
LANGUAGE SELECTIONChanges the displayed language.ENGLISH*/FRENCH/SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE TEMP.
DISPLAYAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F* ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C* ~ +3°C (Canada)
TRIP A INFO RESET
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.
with REFUEL/
MANUAL ONLY*/IGN OFF
POSITION
SETUPMEMORY POSITION LINKChanges the driver's seat and the outside mirror
positions to a stored setting.ON*/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*/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*/0 sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.MAX/HIGH/MID*/LOW/MIN

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Instrument Panel
*1:Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting
Setup Group Customizable FeaturesDescription Selectable Settings
DOOR/
WINDOW
SETUP
AUTO DOOR LOCKChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.
SHIFT FROM (P/WITH VEH
SPEED*2/OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCKChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.
SHIFT TO (P *2/IGN OFF/OFF
DRIVER DOOR*2/ALL DOORS
KEY AND REMOTE
UNLOCK MODE
Sets up either the driver's door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote transmitter.DRIVER DOOR*2/ALL DOOR
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd
push)- The beeper sounds.ON*2/OFF
SECURITY RELOCK TIMERChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door.90 sec/60 sec/30 sec*2
PTG KEYLESS OPEN
MODE*1Changes the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.
ANYTIME*2 / WHEN
UNLOCKED
DEFAULT
ALL
Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.CANCEL*2/SET

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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate 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 unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
If the interior light switch is in the door activated position, the interior lights 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.2Interior Lights P. 150
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 the 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.2Replacing the Button Battery P. 424
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2Customized Features P. 90
Models with multi-information display
Models with multi-information display
LED
Unlock Button
Lock Button

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
ANYTIME:
The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the default setting.
WHEN UNLOCKED:
The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 90
To change the setting, do the following:
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
3.Press and hold the power tailgate button in the driver' s door until you hear a
beep.
4.Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0.
uWhen ANYTIME is set, you hear one long beep.
uWhen WHEN UNLOCKED is set, you hear three short beeps.
■Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Power Tailgate Button
Models with multi-information display
Models without multi-information display
* Not available on all models