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INSTRUMENT PANELSAFETY
INSTRUMENT PANELReporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could 
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda \
Motor Co.,
Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and  if it finds 
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recal\
l and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems 
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain 
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could 
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you 
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if 
it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may le\
ad to a recall and
remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual 
problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may 
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or  about motor 
vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber 
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at 
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check 
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If 
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 135). If the indicator does not turn 
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off 
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired 
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners. 
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITYAUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Canadian models
Wireless Charger*
Charge your compatible device when the vehicle is on.
1. Press and hold the power button. A green 
indicator appears when the charger is on.
2. Place the chargeable side of the device on the 
charge area. The system begins charging the 
device when the amber indicator appears.
3. The green indicator appears when charging is
complete. On some devices, the amber indicator 
may stay on even when charging is complete.
Green indicato r
Amber indicator
Charging area
(Power)
button
Notes:
• This system consumes a lot of power. It is best to charge your device when the 
engine is running.
• If the indicator light is blinking, there may be an obstacle between the 
device and charging area, the device may have moved, or the charger is
malfunctioning.
• The device may not charge if you are near strong electromagnetic waves, \
such
as at a gas station.
• The device and charging area may get warm during charging. This is norma\
l.
Do not place any magnetic devices, credit cards, or watches within the c\
harge
area while charging. The data on credit cards can be lost, and watches may stop 
working.
NOTICE
Metal objects between the charge pad and the device to be charged will get 
hot and can burn you.
• Always remove foreign objects from the charge pad before charging the 
device.
• Be sure the surface is clear of dust and other debris before charging.
• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks, etc.) on the charger and the device.
• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning the charge 
pad.
• Do not cover the system with towels, clothing, or other objects while 
charging etc.
• Avoid using spraying hair spray, insecticides, etc, that may contact the
charge pad surface.
CAUTION
*if equipped
Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio 
modes.
/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or 
folders.
+ / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button*: on vehicles with touchscreen, press to view options for the
current audio source. Use the other buttons to navigate through the options.
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio
Press or for the next or previous station.
Press and hold or for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press or for the next or previous track.
Press and hold or  for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora® (U.S. only)
Press for the next song.
Press and hold or for the next or previous station.
*if equipped

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INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
Audio Commands*
The system accepts these commands on most screens. Audio volume levels
cannot be controlled using voice commands. 
FM/AM Radio Commands
• Audio on**
• Audio off**
• radio FM
• radio AM
• Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency, 
e.g., 95.5)
• Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency, 
e.g., 1020)
• radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
• radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
SiriusXM® Radio Commands
• radio SXM
• SXM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
• SXM channel (channel name)
• radio SXM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
Disc (CD) Commands
• Disc
• Disc play
• Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
USB Commands***
• USB
• USB play
• USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
Pandora® Commands (U.S. only)***
• Pandora
• Pandora play
iPod® Commands***
• iPod
• iPod play
• iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
Bluetooth® Audio Commands
• Bluetooth audio play
(may not work on all phones)
AUX Commands
• Aux audio play
• Music search
• List album (specify album)
• List artist (specify artist)
• List composer (specify composer)
• List genre (specify genre)
• List playlist (specify playlist)
• Play album (specify album)
• Play artist (specify artist)
• Play composer (specify composer)
• Play genre (specify genre)
• Play playlist (specify playlist)
• Play song (specify song)
• What/Who am I listening to? 
• Who is this?
• What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?
Song By Voice™ Commands***
Available for tracks stored on an iPod® or USB device.
*models with navigation**These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
INDEX
ABS .............................................................24ACC .............................................................26Accessory Power Socket ...............................49Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .........24, 26, 108Address .............................................................88Advanced Airbags .............................................8Aha™ radio ......................................................63Airbags  ...............................................................8Airbag System Components .......................12Airbag System Indicators ...........................10Ambient Meter................................................106Android Auto .....................................................65Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..............24, 105Apple CarPlay ...................................................64Apps .............................................................61Audio Commands ...........................................156Audio operation ...............................................49Accessory Power Socket ...........................49Aha™ radio ..................................................63Android Auto .................................................65Apple CarPlay ...............................................64Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................49Bluetooth® Audio ...................................58, 71Compact Disc (CD) .................................55, 68FM/AM Radio ..........................................54, 66HondaLink® ...................................................62iPod® .......................................................56, 69one Display Audio operation .....................53Pandora® .................................................59, 72SiriusXM® radio ...........................................67Sound .............................................................52Steering Wheel Controls .............................51Touchscreen operation ..............................60USB Flash Drive ......................................57, 70USB Port ........................................................49Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................63Wireless Charger .........................................50Auto High-Beam System.....................24, 26, 36Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ...................38Automatic Dimming rearview Mirror ...........44Automatic Transmission ...............................102Auxiliary Input Jack .........................................49Battery ...........................................................140Bluetooth® Audio .......................................58, 71Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................156Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................73Call History ..............................................76, 82Dialing a Number ...................................75, 81e-Mail .............................................................83HFL Controls ............................................73, 78HondaLink® Assist .......................................84Making a Call ..........................................75, 81Pairing a Phone ......................................74, 80
Phonebook ..............................................76, 82Siri eyes Free ................................................85SMS Text Messaging ............................77, 83Speed Dial ...............................................75, 81Talk Button Tips ............................................79Brake Assist System......................................105Brake Fluid ......................................................139Brake system ..............................................23, 24Braking ...........................................................105Brightness Control ...........................................35Call History ..................................................76, 82Carbon Monoxide Gas.......................................4Changing a Flat Tire .......................................124Changing Settings ............................................47Charging system...............................................23Child Safety .......................................................14Child Seat ..........................................................16Adding Security with a Tether ...................19LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17Climate Control Commands ..........................155Climate Control System ...................................46Clock .............................................................48Clutch Fluid......................................................139Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...................................24, 113Compact Disc (CD) .....................................55, 68Compact Disc (CD) Commands ....................156Condition Indicators ........................................25Contact Us .......................................................153Continuously Variable Transmission (CvT) .................................................100Cruise Control ...........................................26, 107Customer Information....................................152Customized Features .......................................47Dashboard and Other Controls ........................2Destination ........................................................88Dialing a Number .......................................75, 81Door Mirrors .....................................................44Door open ..........................................................25Doors .......................................................31, 32DoT Tire Quality Grading ..............................146Driving .............................................................93Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................108Braking .........................................................105Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) .........................................113Continuously Variable Transmission (CvT) .................................................100Cruise Control .............................................107eco Assist System ......................................106ENGINE START/STOP button ...................100Ignition ...........................................................99Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......111