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Contents
Child Safety P. 53Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 68Safety Labels P. 69
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 126 Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 128
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 138 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 140
Interior Lights/Convenience It ems P. 169Climate Control System* P. 186
Audio System Basic Operation P. 204, 222 Audio Error Messages P. 292
Customized Features P. 303
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 416 When Driving P. 418 Braking P. 474
Refueling P. 498 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 501
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 511 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 523
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 531 Battery P. 540 Remote Transmitter Care P. 541
Cleaning P. 543 Accessories and Modifications P. 549
Engine Does Not Start P. 562Jump Starting P. 565 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 568
Fuses P. 575 Emergency Towing P. 580
Refueling P. 582
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 589 Reporting Safety Defects P. 590
Authorized Manuals P. 595 Customer Service Information P. 596
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 107
FeaturesP. 197
DrivingP. 395
MaintenanceP. 503
Handling the UnexpectedP. 551
InformationP. 585
IndexP. 597 
     
        
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Visual Index
6
Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P134)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P121)
❙Memory Buttons* (P157)
❙SET Button* (P157)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button 
(P499)
❙Rearview Mirror (P159)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P43)
❙Shift Lever (P426)
❙Glove Box (P171)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P200)
❙Intelligent Traction Management 
Button 
(P429)
❙Parking Brake (P474)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P578)
❙Hood Release Handle (P512)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P160)
❙USB Ports* (P199)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P175)
❙USB Port (P199)
❙Trunk Main Switch (P129)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P175)
❙USB Port* (P199)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P43) 
     
        
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Quick Reference Guide
23
Handling the Unexpected (P551)
Flat Tire (P553)
● Park in a safe location and replace the 
flat tire with the compact spare tire 
located in the trunk.
Indicators Come On (P571)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the 
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P562)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a 
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P575)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical 
device does not operate.
Overheating (P569)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see 
steam under the hood, open the hood, 
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P580)
● Call a professional towing service if you 
need to tow your vehicle. 
     
        
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
408
Driving
Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment.
To ensure the best quality, we recommend that you purchase Honda equipment 
whenever possible.
Your vehicle has a class 3 trailer hitch as  standard equipment. The jumper harness 
and trailer brake fuse are stored in the glove box.
2 Trailer brakes  P. 409
Open the lid of the socket (located next to the 
trailer hitch) to expose the 7-pin trailer 
connector. 
■Hitches
Read the trailer manufacturer’s instructions , and select the appropriate draw bar for 
the height of the trailer you will be towing.
■Towing Equipment and Accessories
Models with AWD1 Towing Equipment and Accessories
Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and 
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and lo cal regulations.
Consult your trai ler maker for prope r installation and 
setup of the equipment.
Improper installation and setup can affect the 
handling, stability, and br aking performance of your 
vehicle.
Consult your traile r sales or rental agency if any other 
items are recommended or required for your towing 
situation.
The lighting and wiring of tra ilers can vary by type 
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only 
be installed by a qua lified technician.
Trailer packages  and products:
•Ball mount, hitch plug, hitch pin etc.•Wiring harness kit
•Trailer hitch kit (jum per harness included)
Are available at a dealer.
7-Pin trailer connector
Lid Trailer hitch 
     
        
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
Have a qualified mechanic install your trailer 
brake controller followi ng the trailer brake 
controller manufacturer’ s instructions. Failure 
to properly install the trailer brake controller 
may increase the distance it takes for you to 
stop your vehicle when towing a trailer.
The trailer hitch harness is used to install the 
controller for the electric trailer brakes.
Insert the trailer brake fuse into the engine 
compartment sub fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box Type B 
P. 577
Electric Brake 
(Brown) (20A)
Ground 
(Black) Brake (Light 
Green)
Stop 
(Violet)
Trailer brake controller 
connector’s terminals:
Electric Brake 
(Brown)
Brake (20A) 
(Blue)
Ground 
(Black)
Brake Lights 
(Sky Blue) 
     
        
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549
Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and 
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas  marked SRS Airbag, on the sides or backs 
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows. Accessories 
installed in these areas may interfere  with proper operation of the vehicle’s 
airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits  or interfere with 
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses  P. 575
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for 
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
• Your vehicle should not be used to carry  a slide-in camper. If you install a truck 
cap, be sure it is properly installed and  does not exceed your vehicle’s load limits.
2Maximum Load Limit  P. 399
Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that  may affect its handling, stability, or 
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda pa rts or accessories that may have a similar 
effect.
Even minor modifications to  vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is proper ly installed and maintained, and do not 
make any modification to your  vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle 
to no longer meet federal, state, pr ovince, territory, and local regulations.
Do not modify or attempt to repair  any of the electrical components.
1Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to 
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can 
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and 
performance, and cause a crash in which 
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s 
manual regarding  accessories and 
modifications. 
     
        
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551
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 552
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 553
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 562
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 563
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 564
Jump Starting .................................... 565
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 568Overheating
How to Handle Overheating............. 569
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes  On ............................................. 571
If the Charging System Indicator Comes 
On ................................................. 571
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes  On or Blinks ................................... 572
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes  On .................................................... 573
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 
Indicator Comes On ........................... 573 If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure 
Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Comes 
On or Blinks........................................ 574
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 575
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 579
Emergency Towing ........................... 580
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill  Door ................................................. 581
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel  Container ................................... 582 
     
        
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562
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns 
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check 
each of the items on the right and 
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the  multi-information display.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button  message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 563
uMake sure the smart entry remote  is in its operating range.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range  P. 140
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery  P. 540●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses  P. 575
The starter turns over normally 
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the 
fuse. Check each of the items on 
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again. 
2
 Starting the Engine  P. 418
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System  P. 131
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 
2 Fuel Gauge  P. 101
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the  vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses  P. 579
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing  P. 580
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an 
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting  P. 565