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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 manual (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. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 95
2Controls  P. 113
Clock P. 114 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 116
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 136
Adjusting the Seats P. 152
2 Features  P. 173
Audio System P. 174 Audio System Basic Operation P. 179, 201, 234
Customized Features P. 297 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 335
2 Driving  P. 413
Before Driving P. 414 Towing a Trailer P. 419
Refueling P. 463 Fuel Economy P. 465
2Maintenance P. 467
Before Performing Maintenance  P. 468 Maintenance MinderTM P. 471
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 495
Climate Control System  Maintenance P. 508
2Handling the Unexpected P. 515
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 516 Power System Won’t Start P. 525
Overheating P. 531 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 534
2Information  P. 543
Specifications P. 544 Identification Numbers P. 546
Emissions Testing P. 549 Warranty Coverages P. 551
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Contents
Child Safety P. 58Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 126 Security System P. 130 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 133
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 137 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 150
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 159 Climate Control System P. 169
Audio Error Messages P. 287General Information on the Audio System P. 293
Bluetooth®  HandsFreeLink ® P. 337, 374
When Driving P. 420 Braking P. 456Parking Your Vehicle P. 460
Accessories and Modifications P. 466
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 475 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 488
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 497 12-Volt Battery P. 506 Remote Transmitter Care P. 507
Cleaning P. 509
Jump Starting P. 528 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 530
Fuses P. 538 Emergency Towing P. 541
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 547 Reporting Safety Defects P. 548
Authorized Manuals P. 553 Customer Service Information P. 554
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 113
FeaturesP. 173
DrivingP. 413
MaintenanceP. 467
Handling the UnexpectedP. 515
InformationP. 543
IndexP. 558
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13Quick Reference Guide
EV ButtonEV mode is enabled by pressing the EV button near the shift lever.
The EV  mode indicator comes on in the instrument panel when EV 
mode is enabled.
Press the  EV button again to switch back to HV mode.
Some conditions, such as a low  High Voltage battery level and a 
high vehicle speed, may keep the sys tem from manually switching 
into EV mode. The beeper sounds  and a message appears on the 
multi-information display with the button pressed when EV mode is 
disabled.
Shifts in vehicle, driving or road conditions may automatically 
cancel EV mode and switch back to HV mode.
Press 
     
        
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19Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel 
(P 73)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel Indicator
Anti-lock Brake 
System ( ABS) 
Indicator
Parking Brake 
and Brake System 
Indicator (Red)
Canada U.S.
READY  Indicator
System Indicators
Malfunction 
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure 
Indicator
12-Volt Battery 
Charging System 
Indicator
Vehicle Stability 
Assist (VSA ®) System 
Indicator
VSA ® OFF  Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power 
Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System 
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder 
Indicator
EV Indicator
POWER
/CHARGE  
Gauge Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System 
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position 
Indicator
Gauges 
(P 95)
/Multi-Information Display 
(P 97)
/System Indicators 
(P 74)Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
System Indicators
High Voltage Battery 
Charge Level Gauge
POWER SYSTEM  
IndicatorSmart Entry System 
Indicator
System Message 
Indicator
ECON mode 
Indicator
Forward Collision 
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning 
(LDW
) Indicator
*
Brake System 
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental 
Restraint System 
IndicatorEV  Mode Indicator
System Indicators
Multi-Information Display
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain 
airbags are deployed according to the 
direction and severity of impact. Both side 
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. 
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 can record 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 or side impact.iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts 
you that the front passenger's front 
airbag has been turned off.jAn indicator on the instrument panel that 
alerts you to a possible problem with your 
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.kSafing SensorlA rollover sensor that detects whether 
the vehicle is about to roll over. 
     
        
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that  are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 74
Multi-Information Display Warning and  Information Messages ...................... 86
Gauges and Multi-Information Display Gauges .............................................. 95
Multi-Information Display .................. 97 
     
        
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74Instrument 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 if the parking brake 
has been released.●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.
2 What to do when the indicator 
comes on while driving P. 536
●Comes on along with the brake 
system indicator (amber)  - Immediately 
stop in a safe place. Contact a dealer for 
repair. The brake pedal becomes harder 
to operate. Depress the pedal further 
than you normally do.●Comes on along with the ABS 
indicator  - Have your vehicle checked by 
a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) 
Comes On  P. 536
Brake System 
Indicator 
(Amber)
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem 
with the cooperative control with 
regenerative braking, the electric 
servo brake system, or the hill start 
assist system.
●Stays on constantly  - Avoid high speeds 
and sudden braking. Take the vehicle to a 
dealer immediately.
U.S.Canada(Red)U.S.Canada(Amber) 
     
        
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
Indicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
POWER 
SYSTEM 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem 
with the electric vehicle system.●Comes on when the High Voltage 
battery temperature becomes high 
while the battery is being charged.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
READY Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.●Comes on when the vehicle is 
ready to drive.
2Turning on the Power  P. 420
EV Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.●Comes on when the vehicle is 
moved by the motor, and the 
engine is not operating.
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EV Mode 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you set the power mode to ON, 
then goes off.●Comes on when the vehicle is in EV 
mode.
2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD 
(intelligent Multi Mode 
Drive)  P. 10
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