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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 136
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 138Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the  Inside ............................................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 149
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 153
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 156
Security System Alarm ...................... 156
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 159Opening and Closing the Moonroof*..... 162
Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 163
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 164
Ignition Switch and Power Mode  Comparison ................................... 167
Turn Signals ..................................... 168
Light Switches.................................. 168
Fog Lights
*...................................... 171
Daytime Running Lights ................... 171
Wipers and Washers ........................ 172
Brightness Control ........................... 174
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
* 
Button ........................................... 175
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 176 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 177
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 178
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 179
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience  Items ................................................ 187
Heating System
*
Using Automatic Heating ................. 199
Automatic Heating Sensors .............. 201
Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 202
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......209
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Controls
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window 
and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors 
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes 
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically 
switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside  of the rear window, be 
careful not to damage  the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side 
along the defogger  heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when 
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, 
making it difficult to start the engine.Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare 
from headlights behind you when driving 
after dark.
When driving after dark, the automatic 
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare 
from headlights behind you, based in inputs 
from the mirror sensor. This feature is always 
active.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats  P. 179
Tab
Daytime 
Position
Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 
(R.
Sensor
Down
Up
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch:  Select the left or right 
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch:  Press 
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Selector 
Switch
Adjustment 
Switch
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior 
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of 
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel 
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires  P. 550
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around 
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force 
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim 
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid 
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water  into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water 
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine  and exhaust can ignite 
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a 
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended 
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 after  you or someone else has 
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly  storing it, can affect your vehicle’s 
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit  P. 423
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view  and may be thrown forward  in the event of sudden 
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat  footwells. Make sure to secure the floor 
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator 
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside  P. 146
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the front head restraint*1, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats  P. 179
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints P. 182
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors  P. 177
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel  P. 176
*1: Models without SPORT mode
■Interior Checks1 Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by  the factory, and does not 
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry 
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted 
at a dealer or by a  qualified technician.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to start 
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the 
vehicle.
•There is an antenna failure.
•Door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The security system alarm is not set.
While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically activate climate control with a preset 
temperature of 72°F (22°C).
When it is warm outside:
•The air conditioning is acti vated in recirculation 
mode.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.
•The rear defogger, door mirror heaters, and seat 
heaters* are activated.
Press and hold the   button for one 
second.
Go within the range, 
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of 
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uFront Sensor Camera*
Driving
Front Sensor Camera*
The camera, used in systems such as  LKAS, RDM, ACC with LSF, and CMBSTM, is 
designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate its 
functions.
This camera is located behind the rearview 
mirror.
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing 
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady 
area or face the front of the vehicle away from 
the sun. If you use a re flective sun shade, do 
not allow it to cover  the camera housing. 
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on 
it.
■Camera Location and Handling Tips
1 Front Sensor Camera*
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield, the hood, or the front grill that could 
obstruct the camera’s fiel d of vision and cause the 
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield 
within the camera’s fiel d of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a 
genuine Honda replacem ent windshield. Making 
even minor repairs within th e camera’s field of vision 
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the winds hield, have a dealer 
recalibrate the camera. Pr oper calibration of the 
camera is necessary for the system to operate 
properly.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument 
panel. It may reflect onto  the windshield and prevent 
the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Front Sensor 
Camera
* Not available on all models
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