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SAFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Color audio system* p. 62
Touchscreen* p. 67
Navigation system* p. 91
2 Rearview mirror p. 50
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control system p. 53
5 Seat heater/ventilation buttons*
p. 55
6 USB port p. 58
Accessory power socket p. 59
7 Rear entertainment system* p. 78
8 Hood release handle p. 145
9 Fuel fill door button p. 126
Power tailgate button* p. 32
10 Parking brake p. 111
11 Power window switches p. 34
Door lock switches p. 33
12 Shifting p. 108
Intelligent Traction Management
button* p. 112
Auto idle stop OFF button* p. 112
13 Driving Position Memory System*
p. 49
14 (inside center console)
USB port p. 58
Accessory power socket p. 59
Auxiliary input jack p. 59
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important and operatin\
g this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
•  Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
•  Be aware of airbag hazards.
•  Don’t drink and drive.
•  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fr\
om paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Important Handling Information Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designe\
d for
use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for of\
f-
highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and roug\
h terrain.
It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and r\
ides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more sus\
ceptible to
tipping or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a s\
ignificantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, \
an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a sea\
t belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performan\
ce and
safety of your vehicle.
Fuel Information
Use of unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher is recommended.
•  Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
•  Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
•  Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
•  Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to mainta\
in good
performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the
use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel addit\
ives
such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.
NOTICE
How to Refuel
1. The fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Press the fuel fill door release button on the
driver’s door. The fuel fill door opens.
4. Place the end of the filler nozzle on the lower part
of the filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully.
5. After filling, wait about 5 seconds before
removing the filler nozzle. Close the fuel fill door
by hand.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
•  Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
•  Handle fuel only outdoors.
•  Wipe up spills immediately.
WARNING
Refueling from a Portable Fuel Container
If you need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel container, use the funnel
provided with your vehicle.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button. The fuel fill
door opens.
3. Wrap a cloth around the built-in key. Put it into
the cover slot as shown in the image, and remove
the cover.
4. Remove the funnel from the cover.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower part of
filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully. Make
sure that the end of the funnel goes down along
with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container. Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill
any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck. Wipe up
any fuel from the funnel before storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
Funnel
Cove r
Funnel
The fuel ller opening is designed to accept only service station \
ller nozzles for
refueling. Use of smaller diameter tubes (e.g., to siphon fuel for othe\
r uses) or
other non-service station devices can damage the area in and around the \
ller
opening.
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or any funnel othe\
r than the
one provided with your vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel tank with foreign ob\
jects. This
can damage the fuel system and its seal.
NOTICE