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Contents
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 manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del 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 in cluded 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. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33
2Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 78
2Controls P. 91
Setting the Clock P. 92 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 93
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 111
Adjusting the Seats P. 123
2Features P. 141
Audio System P. 142 Audio System Basic Operation P. 145
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 177
2 Driving P. 209
Before Driving P. 210 Towing a Trailer P. 215
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 242 Refueling P. 243
2Maintenance P. 247
Before Performing Maintenance P. 248 Maintenance MinderTM P. 251
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 284
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 297
2Handling the Unexpected P. 303
Tools P. 304 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 305
Overheating P. 318 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 320
2Information P. 329
Specifications P. 330 Identification Numbers P. 334
Emissions Testing P. 337 Warranty Coverages P. 339
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
System Message
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you set the power mode to ON, then
goes off.
●Comes on along with a beep when a
problem is detected. A system
message on the multi-information
display appears at the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the
(information) button to see the message
again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this
chapter when a system message appears on
the multi-information display. Take the
appropriate action for the message.
●The multi-information display does not return
to the normal screen unless the warning is
canceled, or the button is pressed.
—
Turn Signal
Indicators
●Blink when you operate the turn
signal lever.
●Blink along with all turn signals if 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. 278, 280
—
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 set the power mode to ACCESSORY
or VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 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 uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while pressing the
brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears if the keyless access 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.
2 If the Keyless Access Remote Battery is Weak P. 312
●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 (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) to change the power
mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
U.S.
Canada
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display
The multi-information displa y shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature
indicator, and other gauges. It also displa ys important messages such as warnings
and other helpful information.
Press the (information) button or the SEL/RESET button to change the
display.
■Switching the Display
SEL/RESET
Button
Engine Oil Life
Customize Settings Elapsed Time A
Button
OFF
Average Speed ARange
Average Fuel Economy/
Instant Fuel Economy
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Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
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.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
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.
■Outside Temperature
■Average Fuel Economy
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Range
■Elapsed Time
1 Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display's customized
features to correct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 83
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy is reset.
2 Customized Features P. 83
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
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Continued
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Default Setting Setup Group
Customizable
Features Description Selectable settings
METER
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SELECTIONChanges the displayed language.ENGLISH*1/
FRENCH /
SPANISH
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAYAdjusts the temperature r eading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“TRIP A” RESET
TIMINGChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average
fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.WITH REFUEL /IGN OFF /
MANUALLY RESET*1
“TRIP B” RESET
TIMINGChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average
fuel economy B, average sp eed B, and elapsed time B.WITH REFUEL/IGN OFF /
MANUALLY RESET*1
KEYLESS START
GUIDANCE SCREENSChanges the display of the key less start guidance screens.ON*1/OFF
KEYLESS
ACCESS
SETUP DOOR UNLOCK
MODE
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s
door handle. DRIVER DOOR ONLY
*1/
ALL
DOORS
KEYLESS ACCESS
LIGHT FLASH Causes some exterior lights to blink when you unlock/lock
the doors.
ON
*1/
OFF
KEYLESS ACCESS
BEEP Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.
ON
*1/OFF
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Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting
*2:Default Setting for automatic transmission
*3:Default Setting for manual transmission Setup
Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable settings
LIGHTING
SETUP
INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIMEChanges the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.60sec/30sec*1/ 15sec
HEADLIGHT AUTO OFF
TIMERChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay
on after you close the driver’s door.60sec /30sec /15sec*1/0sec
AUTO LIGHT SENSITIVITYChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.MAX /HIGH/ MID*1/LOW /MIN
DOOR
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically lock. OFF
/WITH VEH SPD
*1/SHIFT FROM
(P (A/T only)
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock. OFF
/DRIVER DOOR with SHIFT to
(P*2 (A/T only)/ALL DOORS with
SHIFT to
(P (A/T only)/ DRIVER
DOOR with IGN OFF*3/ ALL
DOORS with IGN OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Sets up either the driver’s d
oor or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or built-in key. DRIVER DOOR
*1/
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds
ON
*1/
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK
TIMER Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec
/60sec /30sec
*1
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK button.
Once:
u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 83
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the UNLOCK button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 131
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
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