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Quick Reference Guide❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P165)
❙ (TRIP) Knob (P116)
❙Brightness Control (P175)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P466)
❙Fog Lights* (P169)
❙Wipers/Washers (P173)
❙ (Display/Information) Button (P114)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* 
(P262), () See the Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth®  HandsFreeLink ® System 
Voice Control Buttons 
(P365, 391)
❙ENTER Button (P114, 216)
❙ /   /   /   Buttons (P114, 216)34
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down)* (P447)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P454)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up)* (P447)
❙Interval Button* (P506)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons* 
(P498)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF) Buttons* (P482)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button* 
(P514)
❙Horn (Press an area around  .)
*  Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P555)
❙Windshield Wipers (P173, 579)
❙Tires (P582, 607)
❙Fog Lights* (P169, 572)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P180)
❙How to Refuel (P540)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P578)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P152)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P150)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P537)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P165, 576)
❙Headlights (P166, 570)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P165, 574)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P165, 169, 576)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P166, 575)
❙Taillight (P578)
❙Back-Up Lights (P577)
❙Brake Lights (P577)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P577)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P577)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P151)
❙License Plate Light (P578)
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
System Message 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on along with a beep 
when a problem is detected. A 
system message on the driver 
information interface appears at 
the same time.
●While the indicator is on, press the   
(display/information ) button to see the 
message again.
●Refer to the Indicators information in this 
chapter when a system message appears 
on the driver information interface. Take 
the appropriate action for the message.
●The driver information interface does not 
return to the normal  screen unless the 
warning is canceled, or the   button 
is pressed.
—
Turn Signal and 
Hazard Warning 
Indicators
●Blinks when you operate the turn 
signal lever.
●Blink along with all turn signals 
when you press the hazard 
warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly
2 Replacing Light Bulbs  P. 574, 576, 
577—
High Beam 
Indicator●Comes on when the high beam 
headlights are on.——
Lights On 
Indicator
●Comes on when the light switch 
in a position other than  OFF or 
when the switch is set to  AUTO
* 
and the exterior lights come on.
●If you remove the key from the ignition 
switch*1 while the exterior lights are on, a 
chime sounds when the driver’s door is 
opened.—
Fog Light 
Indicator*
●Comes on when the fog lights are 
on.2 Fog Lights* P. 169—
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button for up to 15  seconds while pressing 
the brake pedal and clutch pedal (manual transmission 
only), and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the 
smart entry system or push button starting system.●Appears constantly  - Have your vehicle checked by a 
dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.●Appears while driving  - The headlights may not be on. 
When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your 
vehicle checked by a deal er as soon as possible.
Models with smart entry system
U.S.
Canada
Models with LED headlights
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if there is a problem with the auto high-
beam.•Manually operate the headlight switch.
• If you are driving with the  high beam headlights when 
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
• Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover 
and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in 
front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, 
snow, fog, etc.)•When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a 
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
• Have your vehicle checked by  a dealer if the message 
does not disappear even a fter you clean the sensor 
cover.
2 Radar Sensor  P. 526
2 Honda Sensing ®* P. 468
•Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor 
camera is too high and some driver assist systems 
cannot be activated.•Use the climate control system to cool down the 
camera.
• Disappears  - The camera has been cooled down and 
the systems are activated normally.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 524
2 Honda Sensing ®* P. 468
2 Auto High-Beam* P. 170
•Appears if the area around the front sensor camera 
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. and be prevented from 
detecting a vehicle in front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain, 
snow, fog, etc.)•When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in 
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
• Have your vehicle checked by  a dealer if the message 
does not disappear even  after you cleaned the area 
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 524
2 Honda Sensing ®* P. 468
2 Auto High-Beam* P. 170
Models with Honda Sensing ®
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Lighting 
Setup Interior Light Dimming 
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on 
after you close the doors.
60sec
/30sec
*1/15sec
Headlight Auto OFF 
Timer Changes the length of time
 the exterior lights stay 
on after you close the driver’s door. 60sec
/30sec /15sec
*1/ 0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max/High /Mid
*1/Low /Min
Auto Interior 
Illumination Sensitivity Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the 
instrument panel when the headlight switch is in the 
AUTO
 position. Max
/High /Mid
*1/Low /Min
Auto Headlight ON With 
Wiper ON Changes the settings for th
e wiper operation when 
the headlights automatica lly come on while the 
headlight switch is in the  AUTO position. ON
*1/
OFF
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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode setting 
or position of the ignition switch.
■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.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to  OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in 
(P*1.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on ag ain, turn the lever to 
OFF  to cancel the lights  off mode. Even if you 
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights 
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is moved out of 
(P*1 and 
the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
■Manual Operation1Light 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. 86
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will  cause the battery to discharge.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking/daytime 
running lights, side marker, tail, 
and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, side 
marker, parking/daytime 
running lights, tail, and rear 
license plate lights
Models without defaul t AUTO position switch
Models with default AUTO position switch
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Models with default AUTO position switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
When the light switch is in  AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a 
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in 
AUTO .
u Once you lock the  door, the headlights 
will go off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a  dense fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels  or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light  sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic 
intermittent wiper
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent 
wiper
Models without default AUTO 
position switch
Models with default AUTO 
position switch
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