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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Smart Entry
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on as soon as a problem is
detected in the smart entry
system
* or keyless starting
system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
All-wheel drive
( AWD ) Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you set the power mode to
ON, then goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the AWD system.
●Blinks when the differential
temperature is too high.
●Stays on constantly - The engine drives
the front wheels only in this state. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place,
change to
(P, and idle the engine until the
indicator goes off. If the indicator does not
stop blinking, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 i-VTM4 (Intelligent Variable Torque
Management)-4 ® System* P. 465
*
* Not available on all models

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u Some exterior lights flash, the beeper
sounds and verifies the security system is
set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver’s door unlocks.
Twice:
u Some exterior light s flash twice, the
remaining doors unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1 Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 303
You can lock or unlock the doors using the remote
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE
OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 541
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 303
Models with Display Audio
Models with Display Audio
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
Vehicle
Driver Assist
System Setup*Forward Collision Warning Distance
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
Road Departure Mi tigation Setting
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
Blind Spot Info*
Meter SetupLanguage Selection
Adjust Outside Temp Display
“Trip A” Reset Timing
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Adjust Alarm Volume
Turn by Turn Display*
Display km/Miles
Driving Position
SetupEasy Entry/Exit
Memory Position Link*
Keyless Access SetupDoor Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash
Keyless Access Beep
Remote Start System On/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock
* Not available on all models

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Features
Lighting SetupInterior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity*
Auto Headlight On with Wiper On*
Auto Light Sensitivity
Door SetupAuto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Key and Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Maintenance Info
Default
Reset
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
VehicleDriving
Position
Setup
Easy Entry/Exit
Moves the seat rearward wh
en you get in/get out of
the vehicle. Changes the setting for this feature. On
*1/
Off
Memory Position Link
*Turns the driving position memory system on and off. On*1/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/
lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the
doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
On
*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock Changes the settings for
the automatic locking the
doors when you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote. Enable
/Disable
*1
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle Door
SetupAuto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. With Vehicle
Speed
*1/
Shift from P/
Off
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. All Doors with
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/
All Doors
with Shift to P /All
Doors with IGN Off /
Off
Key and Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver
’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote or built-in
key. Driver Door
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock
the vehicle without opening any door.
90 sec
/60 sec /30 sec
*1
Mainte
nance
Info.
Maintenance ResetResets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all cust omized items in the
Vehicle group as default.Yes/No

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start*
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The heating and cooling system*/climate control
system* is activated in recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation* is activated.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters* are
activated.
•The seat heaters* and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 178
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 180, 181
Press and hold the
button for one second.Go within the range, and try again.
Some exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
Some exterior lights flash once if the engine stops
successfully.
* Not available on all models

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Index
Heating and Cooling System................... 193
Cooling................................................... 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Heating................................................... 194
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 337, 362
High Beam Indicator .................................. 78
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 423
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 334
HondaLink® .............................................. 276
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 588
Engine and Transmission ......................... 588
Vehicle Identification............................... 588
Illumination Control ................................ 155
Button .................................................... 155
Immobilizer System .................................. 131
Indicator ................................................... 79
In-Bed Box ................................................ 182
Indicators .................................................... 72
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 83
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 81
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 75
Auto high-beam ....................................... 79
Bed Lights On ........................................... 88
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 85, 471
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 72
Charging System............................... 73, 571 Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 86, 87
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 80, 432
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 80, 431
ECON Mode .............................................. 85
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System............................................. 78, 573
Fog Lights .................................................. 79
High Beam ................................................ 78
Immobilizer System .................................... 79
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 84, 456
Lights On ................................................... 79
Low Fuel .................................................... 75
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 73, 571
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 78, 574
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 73, 572
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)................................................ 72, 573
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 82
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 74
Security System Alarm ............................... 80
Shift Lever Position .................................... 74
Smart Entry System .................................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 50, 75
System Message ........................................ 80
Transmission .............................................. 74
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 78
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............ 463
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 76, 462
Information ............................................... 585 Information Button
.................................. 102
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 105
Instrument Panel ........................................ 71
Brightness Control................................... 155
Intelligent Traction Management
System ..................................................... 429
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4) ....................... 465
Interior Lights ........................................... 169
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 159
iPhone ....................................................... 299
iPod ........................................... 213, 262, 299
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 557
Jump Starting ........................................... 565
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 110
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 118
Keys ........................................................... 109
Lockout Prevention.................................. 118
Number Tag ............................................ 110
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 121
Remote Transmitter ................................. 117
Types and Functions ................................ 109
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 425