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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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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Button* (P348)
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P119)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P132)
❙Heating and Cooling System*
(P157)
❙Climate Control System* (P160)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P131)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P131)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P174, 195)
❙Audio System (P166)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙System Indicators (P70)
❙Gauges (P85)
❙Information Display (P86)
❙ECON Button* (P332)
❙Ignition Switch* (P118)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button* (P340)
❙Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Button* (P336)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ) System OFF) Button (P344)
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Glove Box (P149)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
* (P322)
Manual Transmission* (P329)
❙Seat Heater Switches* (P156)
❙Parking Brake (P351)
❙Hood Release Handle (P372)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P359)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P152)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙USB Port (P167)
❙HDMI® Port* (P168)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack*(P168)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P435)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P44)
❙Power Window Switches (P115)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P103)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P133)
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P133)
●With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P115)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Heating and Cooling System* (P157)
● Rotate the fan control dial to adjust the fan speed.
● Rotate the mode control dial ( / / / / ) to select the vents air flows from.
● Rotate the temperature control dial to adjust the temperature.
● Rotate the fan co ntrol dial to OFF to turn the system off.
● Rotate the mode control dial to to defrost the windshield.
Fan Control Dial
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror
*) ButtonA/C (Air Conditioning) Button*
Air flows from
windshield
defroster
vents.
Air flows
from floor
vents.
Air flows from
floor and
dashboard
vents.
Air flows
from
dashboard
vents.
Temperature Control Dial Air flows from
floor and
windshield
defroster vents.
Mode Control Dial
Fresh Air/Recirculation Lever
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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System* (P160)
● Select the AUTO icon to activate the climate control system.
● Select the icon to tu rn the system on or off.
● Select the icon to defrost the windshield.
● The climate control system is voice operable.
() See the Navigation System Manual for complete details.
AUTO Icon
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror) Icon
A/C (Air Conditioning) Icon Air flows from
floor and
windshield
defroster vents.
Air flows from
floor vents.
Air flows from
floor and
dashboard vents.
Air flows from
dashboard
vents.
Temperature Control Icons Fan Control Icons
(Recirculation) Icon
(ON/OFF) Icon
(Fresh Air) Icon
Mode Control Icons
(windshield Defroster) Icon
* 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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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .
cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and can record information
about the sensors, the airbag activators,
the seat belt tensioners, and driver and
front passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
fA driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.
gWeight sensors in the front passenger’s
seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger’s front
airbag has been turned off.
jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possibl e problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
kA rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
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