
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. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 35 Airbags P. 44
2Instrument Panel  P. 73
Indicators P. 74 Gauges and Displays P. 90
2Controls  P. 95
Clock P. 96 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 98
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 121
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 124
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 152
2 Features  P. 177
Audio System P. 178 Audio System Basic Operation P. 184, 205
Customized Features P. 252 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 274, 297
2 Driving  P. 327
Before Driving P. 328 Towing a Trailer P. 333
Parking Your Vehicle P. 385 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 386
2Maintenance P. 391
Before Performing Maintenance  P. 392 Maintenance MinderTM P. 395
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 419
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 437
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 445
Tools P. 446 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 448
Overheating P. 463 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 465 Fuses P. 470
2 Information  P. 479
Specifications P. 480 Identification Numbers P. 482
Emissions Testing P. 485 Warranty Coverages P. 487
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P327)
Depress the brake pedal and press 
the release button to move out of 
(P.
Manual Transmission* (P354)
Continuously Variable Transmission* 
(P348, 350)
● Shift to 
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifters, 
7-speed mode can be used 
temporarily. Drive (S)
●Better acceleration●Used to increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifters
Low●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifters
Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can 
be used.
Models with paddle shifters
Move the shift lever without 
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move 
the shift lever.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode* (P352)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or 
down without removing yo ur hands from the steering 
wheel.
When the shift lever is in (S● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from 
continuously variable trans mission to 7-speed manual 
shift mode.
● The M  indicator and the selected speed number are 
displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in (D● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode 
from continuously variable  transmission to 7-speed 
manual shift mode. The selected speed number is 
displayed in the shift indicator.
Shift Down 
(- 
Paddle Shifter  Shift Up (
+ 
Paddle Shifter ( M Indicator
Models with 
paddle shiftersModels without 
paddle shifters
Shift Lever
Release 
Button
Shift Indicator
*  Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
The ignition switch does 
not turn from 
(0 to (q*1. 
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Try to turn the steering wheel left and 
right while turning the ignition key.
●Move the steering wheel left and right 
after pressing the  ENGINE START/STOP  button at the same 
time.
The ignition switch does 
not turn from 
(q to (0 and 
I cannot remove the key. 
Why?
The power mode does not 
change from ACCESSORY 
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK). 
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Why does the brake pedal 
pulsate slightly when 
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a 
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never 
pump the brake pedal.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  (P383)
U.S. models with manual transmission
U.S. models without smart entry system
Canadian modelsModels without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
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Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1 : Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
■Changing the Power Mode
Models with smart entry system
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine  when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicl e.The engine may also run 
if the smart entry remote is close to the door or 
window, even if it is  outside the vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the battery of the smar t entry remote is getting 
low, the engine may not start when you push the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button. If the engine does not 
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 458
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
If the power mode does not  change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button while moving the st eering wheel left and 
right. The steering wheel  will unlock, allowing the 
mode to change.
Operating Range
Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on. 
Indicator in th e button blinks 
(from ON to ACCESSORY). 
Operate the audio system and 
other accessories in this position.
Continuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in the  button is off. 
The steering wheel is locked.
*1 
The power to all electrical 
components is turned off.
ON
Indicator in the button is on. 
All electrical components can 
be used.
Press the button without the shift lever in 
( P.
Shift to 
( P then press the button.
Press the button.
Without depressing 
the brake pedal
Without depressing 
the clutch pedal
Indicator Indicator
 Shift to (
P.U.S. models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
buzzer continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the information display notifies the driver 
inside that the remote outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the 
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the  ENGINE START/STOP  button mode or 
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not  activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer 
to go off. Under some  other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is 
within the system’s operational range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Continued
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition 
switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the position of the 
ignition switch
*1.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while 
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s 
door is opened.
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the 
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the  lights on indicator in the 
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator  P. 82
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will  cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is 
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side 
marker, tail, and rear license plate 
lights
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within 
a number of certain  intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few mi nutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), 
take the remote with you,  and close the driver's door.
If you turn the igniti on switch to LOCK 
(0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do 
not open the door, the lights tu rn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in 
the  AUTO  position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the  headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Change the wiper switch  setting according to 
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring  to adjust the wiper 
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull  the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to  clear the windshield, 
then stop.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1 Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the 
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently,  the length of the wipe 
interval shortens. When the vehicle starts moving, the 
wipers make a single sweep.
When the vehicle speeds  up, the wiper operation's 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the  LO setting 
become the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Models with adjustment ring
All models
Pull to 
use 
washer.
MIST
INT: Low speed with 
intermittent OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Intermittent Time 
Adjustment Ring*
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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