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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 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. 31For Safe Driving P. 32 Seat Belts P. 36 Airbags P. 43
2Instrument Panel P. 71Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 92
2Controls P. 109Clock P. 110 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 112
Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
P. 132
Adjusting the Seats P. 148
2 Features P. 169Audio System P. 170 Audio System Basic Operation P. 175, 197, 230
Customized Features P. 293 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
P. 331
2 Driving P. 409Before Driving P. 410 Towing a Trailer P. 415
Refueling P. 459 Fuel Economy P. 461
2Maintenance P. 463Before Performing Maintenance P. 464 Maintenance Minder TM
P. 467
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 491
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 504
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 509If a Tire Goes Flat P. 510 Power System Won’t Start P. 519
Overheating P. 525 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 528
2Information P. 537Specifications P. 538 Identification Numbers P. 540
Emissions Testing P. 543 Warranty Coverages P. 545
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 147)
❙Passenger's Front Airbag
(P 46)
❙Parking Brake (P 452)
❙Glove Box (P 157)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 146)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 472)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 120)
❙Power Window Switches (P 129)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 533)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 46)
❙Trunk Main Switch (P 124)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 460)
❙Trunk Release (P 122)
❙Shift Lever Transmission (P 420)
❙USB Port
(P 171)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P 172)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 160)
❙EV Button (P 10)
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❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 65)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights (P 156)
❙Front Seat (P 148)
❙Seat Belts (P 36)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 61)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 52)
❙Grab Handle
❙Ceiling Light (P 155)
❙Coat Hook (P 161)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 63)
❙Rear Seat
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 160)
❙Side Airbags
(P 50)
❙Sunglasses Holder
(P 162)
❙Moonroof Switch *

(P 132)
* Not available on all models
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SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi Mode Drive)
Your SPORT HYBRID i-MMD vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric motor
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery or internal generator. The High Voltage battery can be charged from the
generator driven by the engine or regenerative braking.
When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, exclusively by the gasoline engine, or by a combinat ion of two. The
system selects which pr opulsion source is most appropriate and automatically sw itches to it. Under certain circumstances, pressing the EV
button can manually enable EV (driven only on electricity) mode.● Energy efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Ag gressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns wil l more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.● Battery types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt batt ery that powers the airbags, the interior and ext erior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
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Safe Driving (P 31)
Airbags (P 43)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P 56)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be proper ly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 68)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P 35)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted. Seat Belts
(P 36)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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California Proposition 65 Warning Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
WARNING: This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
NOTICE
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions ............. 32
Your Vehicle's Safety Features............ 34
Seat Belts
About Your Seat Belts ........................ 36
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 39
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 42
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 43
Types of Airbags ................................ 46
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 46
Side Airbags....................................... 50 Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 52
Airbag System Indicators.................... 53
Airbag Care ....................................... 55
Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 56
Safety of Infants and Small Children ....... 58
Safety of Larger Children ................... 66
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 68
Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 69
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For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.
Important Safety Precautions ■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly. ■ Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly with out a booster seat.
■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are no t properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual. ■ Don't drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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