
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). 
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near 
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a 
road obstacle, data that will assist  in understanding how a vehicle’s 
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related 
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of 
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is 
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were 
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a 
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor 
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including 
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, 
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the 
State of California to cause cancer and birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. To 
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, 
do not idle the engine except as necessary, 
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area 
and wear gloves or wash your hands 
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For 
more information go to 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver  was depressing the accelerator 
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the 
circumstances in which crashes and  injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data 
are recorded by your vehicle only  if a non-trivial crash situation 
occurs; no data are recorded by  the EDR under normal driving 
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and 
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law 
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of 
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash 
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required, 
and access to the vehicle or the ED R is needed. In addition to the 
vehicle manufacturer, other parties,  such as law enforcement, that 
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have 
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by 
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the 
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record 
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used 
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians 
diagnose and solve service problems.  It may also be combined with 
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains 
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is 
uploaded to Honda up on vehicle start up. 

California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this 
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may 
apply. See  www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded 
by a   symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid 
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with  software, which is governed by 
the End User License Agreement  in Owner’s Manual, and which 
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User 
License Agreement for the terms  and conditions governing your 
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services, 
functions, and content provided th rough the software. Your use of 
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and 
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software 
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda 
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile  Customer Services Mail Stop 
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location a nd usage information. To manage 
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
NOTICE
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And 
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed de cisions about safety, we have 
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and 
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that 
could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You 
must use your own good judgment.
You will find this impo rtant safety information in a variety of forms, 
including:
● Safety Labels  - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages  - preceded by a safety alert symbol 
3 and 
one of three signal words:  DANGER, WARNING , or CAUTION .
These signal words mean:
● Safety Headings  - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section  - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions  - how to use this vehi cle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information - please 
read it carefully.
3 DANGERYou WILL be KILLED  or SERIOUSLY HURT if 
you don't follow instructions.
3 WARNINGYou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if 
you don't follow instructions.
3CAUTIONYou CAN be HURT if you don't follow 
instructions. 

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Quick Reference Guide
Climate Control System (P 239)
● Press the  AUTO button to activate th e climate control system.
● Press the   button to tu rn the system on or off.
● Press the   button to  defrost the windshield.
Driver’s Side Temperature 
Control Dial
 (Windshield De froster) Button
SYNC (Synchronization) Button
AUTO  Button
 (on/off) Button
 (Recirculation) Button
MODE Control Button Fan Control Dial
A/C
 (Air Conditioning) Button
Passenger’s Side Temperature 
Control Dial
Floor vents
Dashboard vents 
and back of the 
center console
*
Dashboard and floor 
vents, and back of 
the center console
*
Floor and 
defroster 
vents
*  Not available on all models 

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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them 
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the 
most important.
Important Safety Precautions
■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So  even though your vehicle is equipped 
with airbags, make sure you and your passen gers always wear your seat belts, and 
wear them properly.
■Restrain all children
Children ages 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the 
front seat. Infants and small children shoul d be restrained in a child seat. Larger 
children should use a booster seat and a lap/ shoulder seat belt until they can use the 
belt properly without a booster seat.
■Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can caus e serious or fatal injuries to occupants 
who sit too close to them, or are not prop erly restrained. Infants, young children, 
and short adults are at the greatest risk.  Be sure to follow all instructions and 
warnings in this manual.
■Don’t drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one dr ink can reduce your ability to respond to 
changing conditions, and your reaction time  gets worse with every additional drink. 
So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let  your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and  territories prohibit the use 
of cell phones other than  hands-free devices by the 
driver while driving. 

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uuSeat Belts uAbout Your Seat Belts
Safe Driving
■Proper use of seat belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back  in the seat, and remain in that position 
for the duration of the trip.  Slouching and leaning reduc e the effectiveness of the 
belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or 
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat  belt. If they do, they could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belt s. Devices intended to improve comfort 
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat  belt can reduce the protective capability 
and increase the chance of  serious injury in a crash.
The seat belt system includes an indicator on 
the instrument panel to remind the driver or a 
front passenger or both to fasten their seat 
belts.
If you set the power mode to ON and a seat 
belt is not fastened, a beeper will sound and 
the indicator will blink. After a few seconds, 
the beeper will stop and the indicator will 
come on and remain illuminated until the seat 
belt is fastened.
The beeper will periodically sound and the 
indicator will blink while the vehicle is moving 
until the seat belt is fastened.
■Seat Belt Reminder
1About Your Seat Belts
Most states and all Canadian  provinces and territories 
require you to wear seat belts.
1 Seat Belt Reminder
The indicator will also co me on if a front passenger 
does not fasten their seat belt within six seconds after 
the power mode is set to ON.
When no one is sitting in th e front passenger’s seat, 
the indicator will not come  on and the beeper will not 
sound.
The indicator also may no t come on and the beeper 
may not sound when the occupant is not heavy 
enough to trigger the weight  sensor. Such occupants 
(e.g., infants and smaller  children) should be moved 
to the rear seat as a deploying front airbag likely will 
injure or kill them. 2 Protecting Child Passengers  P. 61 

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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe DrivingFront airbags are designed to inflate durin g moderate-to-severe frontal collisions. 
When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control 
unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.
A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a 
vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
While your seat belt restrains your torso, the 
front airbag provides supplemental protection 
for your head and chest.
The front airbags deflate immediately so that 
they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility 
or the ability to steer or operate other 
controls.
The total time for inflation and deflation  is so fast that most occupants are not 
aware that the airbags deployed until th ey see them lying in front of them.
■Operation
■How the Front Airbags Work1How the Front Airbags Work
Although the driver’s and fr ont passenger’s airbags 
normally inflate within a spli t second of each other, it 
is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can 
happen if the severity of a  collision is at the margin, 
or threshold, that determines whether or not the 
airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will 
provide sufficient protec tion, and the supplemental 
protection offered by the  airbag would be minimal. 

uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
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Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may also  inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled 
frontal collision.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag syst em, the SRS indicator will come on and a 
message appears on the Driver information interface.
■When the power mode is set to ON
The indicator comes on  for a few seconds, 
then goes off. This tells you the system is 
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at  any other time, or does not come on at all, have the 
system checked by a dealer as soon as possi ble. If you don’t, your airbags and seat 
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator1 Supplemental Restraint Sy stem (SRS) Indicator
3WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in 
serious injury or death if the airbag systems 
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as 
soon as possible if th e SRS indicator alerts 
you to a possible problem. 

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Indicators
Safe Driving■When the passenger airbag off 
indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the 
passenger’s front airbag  has been turned off.
This occurs when the weight sensors detect 
about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an 
infant or small child, on the seat.
Children age 12 or under should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.
2 Child Safety P. 61
If the front passenger’s seat is  empty, the indicator will come on and, in the event of 
a crash, the front passenger’s airbag will not deploy. The front passenger’s knee 
airbag will not deploy either.
■Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator1 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator
To ensure the passenger is detected properly, confirm 
that:
•There is no child seat or  other object pressing 
against the rear of the seat-back.
•There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on 
the back of the front passenger’s seat.
•The front seat or seat-b ack is not forced back 
against an object on the s eat or floor behind it.
•There is no object placed under or beside the front 
passenger’s seat.
•The occupant is sitting in  an upright position and 
the seat back is not  excessively reclined.
•The occupant is not leaning against the door or 
center console.
•The occupant’s feet are plac ed on the floor in front 
of them.
•There are no objects ha nging from the front 
passenger’s seat.
•Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back 
pocket.
The passenger airbag off  indicator may come on and 
go off periodically if the tota l weight on the seat is 
near the airbag cutoff threshold.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as 
possible if:
•All of the above conditions are met, and the 
indicator comes on with an adult seated in the 
front passenger seat.
•The seat is empty and the indicator is off.
Do not allow an adult passe nger to ride in the front 
seat when the indicator is on.
U.S. Canada