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SAFETYSAFETY
Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear sea\
t using the
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the followi\
ng:
• The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge
of the seat.
• The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s
neck and arm.
• The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible,
touching the child’s thighs.
• The child can stay seated for the whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat
in a rear seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the
booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to \
use a
booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 6\
0 lbs). Be sure
to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you inten\
d to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injur\
y or death
if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to th\
e rear as
possible, then have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt pro\
perly,
using a booster seat if needed.
WARNING
Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential haz\
ards that
can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
Sun visor
U.S. models Canadian models
Radiator cap U.S. models
U.S. models only
Dashboard
Canadian modelsDoorjambs
Air conditioner syste mSun visor
U.S. models only
Reporting 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.
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Power Tailgate Operation*
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
Power Tailgate Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors
unlocked.
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the door
to open the tailgate. Press it again at any time to close
it.
Tailgate Release ButtonPress the tailgate release button. A beep sounds,
and the tailgate opens and lifts automatically.
If there is not enough clearance for the power
tailgate to fully open, press and hold the tailgate
release button. A beep sounds, followed by two
beeps. The tailgate unlatches, and you can open it
manually.
Power Tailgate Close ButtonPress the power tailgate close button to
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again at
any time to reverse the tailgate direction.
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate c\
an
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate.
WARNING
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is being automatically\
opened
or closed. Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while in opera\
tion can
deform the tailgate frame.
NOTICE
*if equipped
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock TabTo unlock: When you unlock either front door
using the lock tab, the specific door (driver’s or
passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab
on the driver’s door, all the other doors and tailgate
lock at the same time. When you lock the door using
the lock tab on the front passenger’s door, only that
door locks.
Using the Front Door Inner HandleWhen you pull either front door inner handle, the
door unlocks and opens.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the
inner handle unlocks all the other doors.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors and the tailgate.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
To lockLock tab
To lock
To unlock
Master door lock switch
LockUnlock
To unlock
Tailgate releasebutton
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Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by usi\
ng the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close: Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To stop
the window at any time, push or pull the switch
again briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach
the desired position.
Power Window LockPush in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated. An indicator appears in the button when window lock is on.
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
WARNING
OffPower window
lock button
Driver’s
window
switch Front passenger’s
window switchOn
Rear window
switches
Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using th\
e switch
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation To open: Push the switch back firmly to the second
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push and hold the switch back lightly to the
first detent until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward lightly to
the first detent until the desired position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covere\
d with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Models without
panoramic roof
Close
Open
Tilt
*if equipped
Models wit h
panoramic roof
Close
Open
Tilt
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Panoramic Glass Roof*
The ceiling cover in the second row can be opened and closed to reveal t\
he glass
roof when the vehicle is on by using the switch on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch back firmly, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then
release.
The cover opens completely. To stop the cover in
either direction, push the switch briefly.
Manual OperationTo open: Push and hold the switch back lightly until the desired position is
reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward lightly until the desired position is
reached.
Closing the roof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the roof before closing it.
WARNING
Close
Open
*if equipped
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness ControlAdjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Press the + button.
To dim: Press the - button.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior LightsChange the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Map LightsPress the front map lights to turn on or off.
There are also map lights located on the ceiling for
the second- and third-row seats. Turn them on or
off when the front interior light switch is in the door-
activated position.
Models without
panoramic roof
On
Off
Door-activated position
Models without
panoramic roof
Models wit
h
panoramic roof
+ button
- button
Models with
panoramic roof
OnOff Door-activated position
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Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Front power seats*
Move back and allow sufficient space.
Horizontal
position
adjustment
Height
adjustment* Lumbar support
adjustment*
Seat-back
angle
adjustment
*if equipped
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Front manual seats*
Horizontal position
adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
*if equipped
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in\
a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Height adjustment
(driver seat only)
Pull up or push down the lever
to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to change
the angle of the seat-back.
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Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. H\
ead
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other \
rear-impact
crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
Front and second-row head restraints
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up
as far as it will go. Then press the release button(s),
and pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back
in place, then adjust the head restraint to an
appropriate height while pressing the release
button(s). Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.
Folding down the third-row head restraints
To fold down: Pull the strap.
To return to upright position: Pull up the head and
push rearward until it latches.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before dr\
iving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Strap
Floor MatsPosition the front and second-row seat floor mats
properly, and anchor them. If they are not properly
positioned, the floor mats can interfere with the front
seat functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
For a head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs\
.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
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Folding Down the Third-Row Seat
Separately fold down the left and right halves of the third-row seat to \
make room
for cargo.
To fold down the seat
1. Pull the strap on the seat-back. The head
restraint tilts downward.
2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling the
strap.
To return the seat to the original position
1. Pull up the seat-back with the strap pulled.
2. Pull the head restraint up to its original position.
Strap
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1. Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3. Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever to lock
the steering wheel in position.
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
To adjust
To lock
Lever
Driving Position Memory System*
You can store two driver’s seat and door mirror positions into memory when the
vehicle is on using the buttons on the driver’s door.
1. Adjust the seat and mirrors to your preferred
positions.
2. Press SET.
3. Press and hold memory button 1 or 2. You will hear
two beeps when the memory is set.
4. Press one of the memory buttons to recall
previously stored positions.
Lumbar positions cannot be stored.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door, the driver’s seat slides rearward to
allow for easy entry. The seat slides forward to the stored position and the other
items adjust when the vehicle is turned on.
Memory button 1
SET button
*if equipped
Memory button 2
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You can also operate the rear climate control using the rear controls loc\
ated on
the back of the center console. Make sure the REAR LOCK button is not on\
in the
front.
Fan control buttons
MODE
button
Temperature
control buttons
AUTO
buttonON/OFF
button
*if equipped
Heated Windshield Button
Canadian models
Press the heated windshield button to deice the
windshield when the vehicle is on.
If the outside temperature goes below 4°C, the heated
windshield automatically activates for 15 minutes.
Heated Steering Wheel*Press the button to heat the steering wheel when
the vehicle is on. Press the button again to turn off
heating.
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on. The appropriate ind\
icator
appears for each setting.
Front Seat Heaters*Press the seat heater button to cycle through high,
low, and off.
Front Seat Heaters and Ventilation*Press the seat heater or seat ventilation button to cycle through settin\
gs. The
appropriate indicator (red for heat, blue for ventilation) appears for\
each setting.
Once - HI setting (three indicators)
Twice - MID setting (two indicators)
Three times - LO setting (one indicator)
Four times - OFF (no indicators)
Second-Row Outer Seat Heaters*Press the rear seat heater button to cycle through settings. The appropr\
iate
indicator appears for each setting.
Once - HI setting (three indicators)
Twice - MID setting (two indicators)
Three times - LO setting (one indicator)
Four times - OFF (no indicators)
Heat-induced burns are possible when using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense temperature (e.g., persons w\
ith
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
*if equipped