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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. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 35 Airbags P. 44
2Instrument Panel P. 71
Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Displays P. 88
2Controls P. 93
Clock P. 94 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 96
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 119
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 122
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 150
2 Features P. 175
Audio System P. 176 Audio System Basic Operation P. 182, 203
Customized Features P. 238 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 260, 283
2 Driving P. 313
Before Driving P. 314 Towing a Trailer P. 319
Parking Your Vehicle P. 371 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 372
2Maintenance P. 379
Before Performing Maintenance P. 380 Maintenance MinderTM P. 383
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 407
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 424
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 431
Tools P. 432 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 434
Overheating P. 449 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 451 Fuses P. 456
2 Information P. 465
Specifications P. 466 Identification Numbers P. 468
Emissions Testing P. 471 Warranty Coverages P. 473
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P132)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)* (P339)
❙ (Display) Button* (P204)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)* (P 339)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons (P180)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P127)
❙Fog Lights* (P130)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P356)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P89)
❙Brightness Control (P134)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P344)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
(P260, 283)
❙Voice Control Buttons (P260, 283)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
Ambient Meter
●Changes color to reflec t your driving style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with
your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
● You can change color while the vehicle is at a stop in
ACCESSORY
(q, LOCK (0 or VEHICLE OFF with the
ambient meter on. Press the select/reset knob
repeatedly; the color changes from white
*1, blue,
purple, pink, red, amber to yellow.
*1 : Default setting2 Changing Ring Color (P92)
ECON Mode Indicator*
(P81)
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.
ECON Button* (P343)
Helps maximize your fuel economy.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P71)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) IndicatorVehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Starter System
Indicator*
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P88)/Information Display (P89)/System Indicators (P72)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator (Red)
Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)
System Indicators
System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
U.S. models only
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
U.S. U.S.
Canada
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
Washer Level Indicator*
ECON Mode
Indicator*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Canada
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)
Canada U.S.
M
(7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
Information Display
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
All-Wheel Drive ( AWD)
System Indicator*
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
*
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
Brake Depressing
Indicator
Continuously variable
transmission models
Brake Depressing
IndicatorManual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P175)
Audio Remote Controls
(P180)
● / Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth/Pandora ®
*/AhaTM */
AUX.
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station. Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
Models without navigation system
/ / / Buttons
SOURCE Button
Audio System (P176)
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
Models with color audio system
MENU/CLOCK Button
LIST/SELECT Knob
Button
(Back) Button
(Sound) Button
VOL
/
(Volume/Power)
Knob
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6) (Phone) Button
RADIO
Button
/
(Skip/Seek) Buttons
CD/AUX Button Audio/Information Screen
*
Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●If it comes on at any other time, there is
a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 369
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on if a problem with any of the
following is detected:
- Supplemental restraint system
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come on at all
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
High Temperature
Indicator
(Red)
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Blinks when the engine coolant
temperature goes up, and stays on if the
temperature continues to rise.
●Goes off, then comes on in blue when the engine
coolant temperature is low.
●Blinks while driving - Drive slowly to prevent
overheating.
●Stays on while driving - Immediately stop in a
safe place and allow the engine to cool.
2 Overheating P. 449
Low Temperature
Indicator
(Blue)●Comes on while the engine coolant
temperature is low, then goes off once
the engine reaches normal operating
temperature.●If the indicator stays on after the engine has reached
normal operating temperature, there may be a
problem with the temperature sensors. Have your
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display
Instrument Panel
The center ring illumination can be changed to a color of your choice. With the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(q or LOCK (0*1 position and with the meter
ring illuminated, press the select/reset knob. Each time the knob is pressed, the
colors change in the following order:
White  Blue  Purple  Pink  Red  Amber  Yellow
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Changing Ring Color
Select/Reset Knob
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System .................... 176
USB Port(s) ........................................... 177
HDMI ® Port
*........................................ 178
Auxiliary Input Jack*............................. 178
Audio System Theft Protection ............. 179
Audio Remote Controls ........................ 180
Audio System Basic Operation ............. 182
Audio/Information Screen .................... 183
Adjusting the Sound ............................ 187
Display Setup ....................................... 188
Playing the AM/FM Radio ..................... 189
Playing a CD ........................................ 191
Playing an iPod..................................... 194
Models with color audio system
Playing a USB Flash Drive ..................... 197
Playing Bluetooth® Audio..................... 200
Audio System Basic Operation ............ 203
Audio/Information Screen .................... 204
Adjusting the Sound ............................ 209
Display Setup ....................................... 210
Playing the AM/FM Radio..................... 211
Playing a CD ........................................ 214
Playing an iPod .................................... 217
Playing Internet Radio .......................... 220
Playing a USB Flash Drive ..................... 222
Playing Bluetooth® Audio..................... 225
Playing a Video Using the HDMI ®......... 227
Smartphone Apps ................................ 229
Models with display audio system
Siri Eyes Free......................................... 230
Audio Error Messages ........................... 231
General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 235
Customized Features ............................. 238
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................. 260
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................. 283Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
* Not available on all models
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