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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. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 32 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 85
2Controls P. 89
Clock P. 90 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 92
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 115
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 118
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 147
2 Features P. 165
Audio System P. 166 Audio System Basic Operation P. 173
Customized Features P. 229 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 251
2 Driving P. 305
Before Driving P. 306 Towing a Trailer P. 311
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 356
2Maintenance P. 363
Before Performing Maintenance P. 364 Maintenance MinderTM P. 367
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 390
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 407
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 413
Tools P. 414 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 415
Overheating P. 427 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 429 Fuses P. 433
2 Information P. 441
Specifications P. 442 Identification Numbers P. 444
Emissions Testing P. 447 Warranty Coverages P. 449
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Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66Safety Labels P. 67
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 109 Security System P. 112
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 117
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 133 Adjusting the Seats P. 135
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 157 Climate Control System* P. 160
Audio Error Messages P. 222General Information on the Audio System P. 226
When Driving P. 315 Braking P. 351Parking Your Vehicle P. 355
Refueling P. 358 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 361 Accessories and Modifications P. 362
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 371 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 383
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 394 Battery P. 403 Remote Transmitter Care P. 405
Cleaning P. 408
Engine Does Not Start P. 421Jump Starting P. 424 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 426
Emergency Towing P. 438 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 439
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 445 Reporting Safety Defects P. 446
Authorized Manuals P. 451 Customer Service Information P. 452
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 89
FeaturesP. 165
DrivingP. 305
MaintenanceP. 363
Handling the UnexpectedP. 413
InformationP. 441
IndexP. 455
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P128)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)* (P328)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P86)
❙Brightness Control (P130)
❙ Display Button* (P195)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)* (P 328)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P123)
❙Fog Lights* (P126)
❙LaneWatchTM* (P345)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons* (P171)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P333)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
(P251, 276)
❙Voice Control Buttons (P251, 276)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Grab Handle
❙Coat Hook (P153)
(Only on the rear left side)
❙Ceiling Light (P147)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P50)
❙Rearview Mirror (P133)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Map Lights (P148)
❙Moonroof Switch* (P117)
❙Cargo Floor Box (P151)
❙Cargo Area Cover* (P155)
❙Cargo Area Light (P148)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P59)
❙Rear Seat (P139)
❙Side Airbags (P48)
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P152)
❙USB Port* (P167)
❙Front Seat (P135)
❙Seat Belts (P32)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P61)
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P62)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
(P38)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P95)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P133)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P371)
❙Windshield Wipers (P128, 390)
❙Headlights (P123, 383)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P123, 384)
❙Side Marker Lights (P123, 385)
❙Tires (P394, 415)
❙Fog Lights* (P126, 385)
❙Audio Antenna (P169)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P388)
❙Rear Wiper (P129, 392)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P109)
❙Tailgate Outer Handle/Release Button (P110)
❙License Plate Lights (P389)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P356)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P388)
❙Back-Up Lights (P387)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P387)
❙How to Refuel (P359)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P69)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle 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
Indicator*
Supplemental
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 (P85)/Information Display (P86)/System Indicators (P70)
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
Parking Brake
and 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
Forward Collision
Warning Indicator*
Lane Departure
Warning Indicator*
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Engine START/STOP
Button
* (P119)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P123)
Lights (P123)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P128)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P363)
Under the Hood (P371)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of
the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push the lever, and lift
up the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Lights (P383)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P390)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P394)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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