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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.
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. 27For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 392Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 822Controls P. 103Clock P. 104 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
* P. 130
Adjusting the Seats P. 146
Climate Control System
* P. 165
2 Features P. 169Audio System P. 170 Audio System Basic Operation P. 176, 179, 197
Customized Features
* P. 233 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
* P. 246, 277
2Driving P. 303Before Driving P. 304 Towing a Trailer P. 309
Rearview Camera
* P. 342 Refueling P. 343 Fuel Economy P. 346
2Maintenance P. 349Before Performing Maintenance P. 350 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 353
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 389
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System
* Maintenance P. 403
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 409Tools P. 410 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 411
Overheating P. 433 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 4352Information P. 443Specifications P. 444 Identification Numbers P. 448
Emissions Testing P. 451 Warranty Coverages P. 453

18Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button
(P 330)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control
* (P 326)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the –/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 333)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
U.S. models
Refueling
(P 343)
Fuel recommendation:
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Unleaded premium gasoli ne with a pump octane
number 91 or higher recommended
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
1.8 ℓ engine models2.4 ℓ engine models
a
Push the fuel fill door
release handle.
b
Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
c
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.

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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*
System Message
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON (w
*1, then goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the i-MID appears at the
same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(display/information) button to see the
message again.●Refer to the Indicators information in
this chapter when a system message
appears on the i-MID. Take the
appropriate action for the message.●The i-MID does not return to the normal
screen unless the warning is canceled,
or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
●Blink when you operate the turn
signal lever.●Blink along with all turn signals
when you press the hazard warning
button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A
turn signal light bulb has blown.
Change the bulb immediately.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 383, 385
—
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
*1 while the exterior lights are on,
a chime sounds when the driver's door
is opened.
—
Fog Light
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the fog lights are
on.
—
—
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicators uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i -MID) Warning and Information Messages
*
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P
.
●Move the shift lever to
(P
. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to
( P
, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.
●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 134
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.
●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 401
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.
●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 427
Automatic
transmission
(CVT) models
U.S. modelsCanadian models

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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display
*
Instrument Panel
Information Display
*
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0 .■
Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Average Fuel A
Trip Meter A, Odometer
Average Fuel B
Trip Meter B, Odometer
Engine Oil Life
Range
Trip Meter A, Odometer
■
Odometer
■
Trip Meter
1 Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and Displays uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
*
Instrument Panel
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
*
The i-MID shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other
gauges.
It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.■Main displays
Press the (display/information) button to change the display.■
Switching the Display
1 Switching the Display
To change the item displayed on the fuel
consumption screen:
1. Press and hold the button until the item
blinks.
2. Press the button to select an item while the
item is blinking for about six seconds.
The display is fixed when the time elapses and
blinking stops.
123456Genre AAASong AAAArtist AAA
200200
1h 30m
Elapsed Time
1h 30m
Elapsed Time
24.0
24.0
40mph
Average Speed
40mph
Average Speed
200miles
Range
123456
123456123456
123456123456
123456
123456
123456
123456123456

(Display/
Information)
Button
Audio/HFL display Fuel consumption
Blank screen Full size analogue clock/
Wallpaper
2.4 ℓ models
Power monitor
1.8 ℓ models
2.4 ℓ models
Fuel consumption
Range
Elapsed time
Average speed Elapsed time
Average speed
Average fuel
Range
Press .Press and hold .
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Displays uintelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
*
88Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 353
■
Average Fuel Economy
■
Range
■
Elapsed Time
■
Average Speed
■
Engine Oil Life
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 90
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Average fuel economy, range,
elapsed time, or average speed can be selected. 2 Customized Features P. 90
2 Switching the Display P. 862.4 ℓ engine models1Range
You can choose an item to be displayed in the fuel
consumption screen. Range, elapsed time, or average
speed can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 90
2 Switching the Display P. 861.8 ℓ engine models

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*
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Instrument Panel
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2: Default Setting
*3: Default Setting for 1.8 ℓ engine models
*4: Default Setting for 2.4 ℓ engine models
*5: Refer to the Navigation System Manual for complete details. Setup Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable settingsCustomize
Settings
Display
SetupTrip Meter
Item to
Display
Selects an item to be displayed along with average
fuel economy.
Range
*2/
Elapsed time /
Average speed
Selects an item to be displayed along with the
instant fuel economy. Average Fuel
*2/
Range /
Elapsed time /Average speed
Welcome
Screen Selects whether the welcome screen comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*1.
On
*2/
Off
Color Theme Changes the color of the screen. Blue*3/Red
*4/Amber /Gray
Keyless Start
Guidance
Screens
*
Displays the push button start guidance when
conditions are met to change power mode. On
*2/
Off
Turn by Turn
Display
*, *5
Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on
during the route guidance. On
*2/
Off
Language
Selection Changes the displayed language.
English
*2/French /Spanish
1.8 ℓ engine models2.4 ℓ engine models
* Not available on all models