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Fastening a Seat Belt
Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 41), and then follow\
the below
steps.
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug
on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught
on anything.
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible
across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder
part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets
your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash
and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove
any slack, then make sure that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over your
shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over
the strongest bones in your upper body.
To release the belt, push the red PReSS button
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller a\
nd
shorter occupants.
1. Move the anchor up and down while holding the
release button.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across
the center of your chest and over your shoulder.
Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
• Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
• Check that the latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts retr\
act
easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the
problem. Use only mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning
solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to ret\
ract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not prov\
ide proper
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level \
of
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a de\
aler after
any collision.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or d\
eath if
the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon a\
s
possible.
WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death \
in a
crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING
Push
Lap belt
as low as
possible.
Latch
plate
Buckle
Pull out
slowly.Correct
seated
posture

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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in any of the second- and thi\
rd-
row outer seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with eith\
er the rigid
or flexible type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the
child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.
To install a child seat in the second-row center
seat, remove the covers on each lower end of the
seat-back by pulling on the handles.
3. Raise the head restraint to its uppermost position,
then route the tether strap between the head
restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook
onto the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
6. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
Second-row seat
Third-row seatMarks
Marks
Handle
Lower anchors
Cover
Flexible type
Rigid type
Second-row outer position
Anchor Tether
strap
hook
Second row center seat
Anchor
Tether
strap
hook
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the
way out until it stops. This activates the lockable
retractor.
4. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the
retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the
shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and
repeat steps 3 – 4.
5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the
buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from
the lap part of the belt. When doing this, place
your weight on the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to
wind up all the way.

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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
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.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up
as far as it will go. Then push the release button,
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. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is
locked in position.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.Front seat
Second- or
third-row seat
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
Active Head RestraintsThe driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active
head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from
the rear, the occupant properly secured with the
seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and
the head restraint will automatically move forward.
This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also
helps protect the occupants against the likelihood of whiplash and injur\
ies to the
neck and upper spine.
After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal p\
osition. If
the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event o\
f a severe
collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer.
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.
Floor Mats
Position the front 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.
To unlock
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Removing a Second-Row Outer Seat
An outer second-row seat can be removed to increase storage and cargo sp\
ace.
1. For the seat you want to remove, lower the head
restraint to its lowest position.
2. Move the seat to its rearmost position.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
4. Pull the lock release lever, and grab the handle
under the rear side of the seat cushion to lift the
rear of the seat.
5. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it upward to
unhook the front of the seat from the floor.
6. Remove the seat.

To reinstall the seat: First hook the front of the
seat to the floor. Then, push the rear of the seat-
back until it locks into place.
Rear Seats
Adjust second-row seats, access third-row seats, or remove seats for carrying
cargo.
Adjusting the Second-Row Passenger’s Seats
Second-row
passenger’s seats
can be adjusted
manually.
Adjusting the Third-Row Passenger’s SeatsPull up the right strap to change the angle of
the right and center seat-backs, and the left
strap for the left seat-back.
*if equipped
Sliding the Second-Row Seats OutwardThe second-row outer seats can be moved outward slightly to allow two or\
three
child seats to be installed.
1. For the seat you want to move, lower the head
restraint to its lowest position.
2. Move the seat to its rearmost position.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
4. Pull the lock release lever, and grab the handle
under the rear side of the seat cushion to lift the
rear of the seat.
5. With the front of the seat hooked to the floor,
slide the seat to the outer position until it stops.
6. Lower the seat and push the rear of the seat-
back until it locks into place.
Handle Slide
Handle
Lock release leverSeat-back angle
adjustment lever
Third-Row Seat Access
Pull up on the seat-back angle adjustment lever, or
pull the release strap to tilt the second-row outer
seat forward. Slide the whole seat forward.
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever
to change the
angle.
Seat-back angle
adjustment*
Pull the strap to
change the angle.
Horizontal position adjustment
Pull up the bar to move the seat,
then release the bar.
Lever
Strap

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Removing the Second-Row Center Seat
The second-row center seat can be removed to increase storage and cargo space
or passenger mobility.
1. Release the center seat belt detachable anchor
and retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling (see page 8).
2. Pull up the adjustment strap, and fold down the
seat-back.
3. Pull the lock release strap under the seat
cushion, and hold the seat-back while lifting the
rear of the seat.
4. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it upward to unhook the front of the seat
from the floor.
5. Remove the seat.
To reinstall the seat: First hook the front of the seat to the floor. Then, push the
rear of the seat-back until it locks into place.
Storing the One-Motion Third-Row Magic Seat You can store the third-row seats to create a flat cargo area.
1. Release the center seat belt detachable anchor
and retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling (see page 8).
2. Lower the head restraints to their lowest
positions.
3. Pull one or both straps to release the seats to a
flat position. Tuck the seats and straps into the
cargo area.
To reinstall the seats: Grab the outer handle, pull up
the folded seat, and pivot it forward. The front of the
seat automatically locks into place. Pull the strap to
return the seat-back to its upright position.
Adjustment strap
Lock
release
strap
Straps
Handles
Straps
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
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 with a remote transmitter, the seat and
door mirrors adjust automatically to one of the two preset positions.
To adjust
To lock
Lever
Memory
button 1
Memory
button 2
SeT
button
*if equipped

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Routing
After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.
Map Legend
Canceling Your Route
You can cancel your route at any time. Press the Talk button and say “Cancel
route.” You can also use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. When en route, press DeST/ROUTe.
2. Select Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the
map screen returns.
Taking a Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure\
or other
obstacle. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. When en route, press DeST/ROUTe.
2. Select Detour. The system attempts to calculate
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
During route guidance
Next
guidance
point
estimated time
to destination
Distance to
destination
Calculated
route
FM Traffic
view traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can also
route around congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk
button before saying each command.
1. When en route, say “Display traffic on my route.”
A list of incidents on your route appears.
2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new route.
Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
• Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
• Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left u\
nder
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an exte\
nded period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried grass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by\
a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials aft\
er you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
Interior Checks
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he floor
mats.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \
the
vehicle.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.
• Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly.
• Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll\
under the
seats.
• everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after.
DRIVING
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim a\
round the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE