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Requirements to access Pandora ®
• Latest version of the Pandora app
installed on your Android, Blackberry, or
iPhone.
• Registered Pandora account (you can
create a free account at
www.pandora.com www.pandora.com/ > or on your
smartphone)
• Connection to the in ternet via Wi-Fi or
cellular data network.
■Disclaimer of Pandora ®*Limitations
•Access to Pandora requires an active
internet connection
• Ability to access Pandora through this
system is subject to change without
notice
• Certain functionality of Pandora service is
not available when accessing the service
through this system including, but not
limited to, creating ne w stations, deleting
stations, emailing current stations,
buying tracks, viewing additional text
information, logging in to Pandora, and
adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality.
Pandora internet radio is a music service
not affiliated with HONDA. More
information is available at http://
www.pandora.com www.pandora.com/ >. Pandora, the
Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used
with permission.
• Mobile access requires a smartphone
with an active data plan. Standard data
rates may apply.
• Pandora is only avai lable in the United
States.
* Not available on all models
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Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 268, 293
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 535
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 214
Accessories and Modifications ................. 623
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 213
AcuraLink .................................................. 435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ........................................... 489
Indicator .................................................... 95
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 589
Washer .................................................... 592
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 204
Front Seats .............................................. 191
Head Restraints........................ 198, 200, 201
Headlights ............................................... 593
Mirrors .................................................... 188
Rear Seats................................................ 203
Steering Wheel ........................................ 187
Temperature ............................................ 122
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 520
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 219
Changing the Mode ................................ 222
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 225
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
Sensors .................................................... 230 Synchronized Mode................................. 223
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 219
Air Pressure ....................................... 603, 677
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ........................................ 45
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 53, 86
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 54
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 254
Android Auto ........................................... 303
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 535
Indicator.................................................... 86
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 299
Armrest ..................................................... 204
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 237
Audio System ............................................ 232
Adjusting the Sound................................ 249
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 236
Error Messages ........................................ 308
General Information ................................ 316
HDD ........................................................ 271
iPhone............................................. 291, 318
iPod ........................................................ 284
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 268, 293 Pandora
®.............................................. 291
Reactivating ............................................ 236
Recommended CDs ................................ 317
Recommended Devices ........................... 318
Remote Controls ..................................... 237
Security Code ......................................... 236
Theft Protection ...................................... 236
USB Flash Drives...................................... 318
USB Port ................................................. 233
Authorized Manuals ................................ 685
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 154
Customize ...................................... 132, 374
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 176
Indicator ................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 480
OFF Button ............................................. 481
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 533
Indicator ................................................. 533
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ................................................. 533
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 190
Aut omatic Intermittent W

ipers .............. 180
Automatic Lighting .................................. 173
Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Creeping................................................. 471
Fluid ....................................................... 591
Kickdown ............................................... 471
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 474
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Index
Shifting ................................................... 472
Auxiliary Console Panel ........................... 336
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 236
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Average Speed ......................................... 123
AWD ......................................................... 521
B
Back-Up Light ........................................... 596
Battery ...................................................... 611
Charging System Indicator ................ 82, 656
Jump Starting ......................................... 652
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 611
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ..................................... 211
Blind spot information System ................ 526
Indicator ................................................... 99
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 296
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 393
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 73
Brake System ............................................ 529
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 535
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 533
Brake Assist System................................. 536
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ................ 79
Brake System Indicator (Red) ..................... 78
Fluid ....................................................... 592
Foot Brake .............................................. 532
Indicator ..................................... 78, 79, 658
Parking Brake.......................................... 529 Brake System (Amber)
Indicator .................................................... 79
Brake System (Red) Indicator ............................................ 78, 658
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 183
Built-in Key ............................................... 140
Bulb Replacement .................................... 593
Back-Up Light .......................................... 596
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light ..... 594
Fog Lights ................................................ 593
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 593
Headlights ............................................... 593
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 597
Puddle Lights ........................................... 597
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 597
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 593
Taillights .................................................. 596
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights .............. 595
Bulb Specifications ................................... 676
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 560
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 74
Carrying Cargo .................................. 447, 449
CD Player ................................................... 268
Center Pocket ........................................... 210
Certification Label .................................... 678
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 593 Charging System Indicator
................. 82, 656
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 153
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 66
Larger Children ......................................... 72
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 153
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 620
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 618
Client Service Information ....................... 686
Climate Control System ............................ 219
Changing the Mode ................................ 222
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 225
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 617
Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
Sensors ................................................... 230
Synchronized Mode................................. 223
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 219
Clock .......................................................... 138
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 537
Coat Hook ................................................. 215
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 537
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Index
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 627, 677
Compass .................................................... 443
Console Compartment ............................. 209
Controls ..................................................... 137
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 589
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 589
Overheating............................................. 654
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 471
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 552
Cup Holders ............................................... 211
Customized Features ........................ 126, 358
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 175
Dead Battery ............................................. 652
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 225
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 38
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 679
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 172
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 188
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 585
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 171
Door Mirrors ............................................. 189
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 154
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 154
Door Open Message .................................. 32 Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 13, 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 149
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 605
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 48
Driving ...................................................... 445
Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Braking ................................................... 529
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 462
Shifting Gear ........................................... 472
Starting the Engine.................................. 464
Driving Position Memory System ............ 185
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
Dynamic Mode button ............................. 486
E
Elapsed Time............................................. 123
Electric Parking Brake Indicator.................................................... 80
Switch ..................................................... 529
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator.................................................... 80
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 518
Emergency ................................................ 670
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 681
Engine ....................................................... 678
Coolant ................................................... 589 Jump Starting ......................................... 652
Remote Engine Start ............................... 466
Starting................................................... 464
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 583
Engine Coolant ........................................ 589
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 590
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 589
Overheating ............................................ 654
Temperature Gauge ................................ 119
Engine Oil Adding ................................................... 586
Checking ................................................ 585
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 168
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 88, 658
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 620
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 189
F
Features.................................................... 231
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 617
Oil .......................................................... 587
Flat Tire ............................................. 627, 635
Floor Mats ................................................ 619
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 591
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Index
Brake ...................................................... 592
Engine Coolant ....................................... 589
Windshield Washer ................................. 592
Fog Lights ................................................. 175
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 197
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 203
Foot Brake ................................................ 532
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Front Seats ................................................ 191
Adjusting ................................................ 191
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 487
Fuel ..................................................... 20, 569
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 572
Gauge .................................................... 119
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 123
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 85
Range ..................................................... 123
Recommendation.................................... 569
Refueling ................................................ 569
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 572
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 20, 570
Unable to Unlock .................................... 671
Fuses ......................................................... 662
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 669
Locations ........................ 662, 665, 667, 668
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 572
Gauge .................................................... 119 Information ............................................. 569
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Refueling ................................................. 569
Gauges ...................................................... 119
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 83, 474
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 472
Glass (care) ................................................ 621
Glove Box .................................................. 208
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 625
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 393
Auto Answer ........................................... 410
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 412
Automatic Transferring ............................ 410
Displaying Messages ................................ 430
HFL Buttons ............................................. 393
HFL Menus .............................................. 396
HFL Status Display ................................... 394
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 395
Making a Call .......................................... 421
Options During a Call .............................. 427
Phone Setup ............................................ 401
Phonebook Phonetic M odification ........... 416
Receiving a Call ....................................... 426
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message .............. 428
Ring Tone ................................................ 411
Roadside Assistance ................................. 434 Selecting a Text/E-mail Message
Account ................................................ 429
Speed Dial ............................................... 413
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 408
To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Option................................................... 406
Use Contact Photo .................................. 411
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio .................. 271
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
HDMI
TM Port .............................................. 337
Head Restraints ........................ 198, 200, 201
Headlight Washers ................................... 182
Headlights ................................................. 172
Aiming .................................................... 593
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 176
Automatic Operation............................... 173
Dimming ......................................... 172, 175
Operating................................................ 172
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 184
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 216
Heated Windshield ................................... 184
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 216
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 217, 218
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 393
High Beam Indicator .................................. 88
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 469
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 390
Honda App License Agreement .............. 319
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Index
I
Identification Numbers............................ 678
Engine and Transmission.......................... 678
Vehicle Identification ............................... 678
Illumination Control ................................. 183
Button ..................................................... 183
Immobilizer System .................................. 162
Indicator .................................................... 89
Indicators ..................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ............................ 95, 489
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 86
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 86
Auto Idle Stop ........................................... 92
Auto Idle Stop System................................ 92
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 81, 533
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 81, 533
Blind spot information System ........... 99, 527
Brake System (Amber)................................ 79
Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 658
Charging System ............................... 82, 656
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 97, 98
Electric Parking Brake................................. 80
Electric Parking Brake System ..................... 80
Fog Lights .................................................. 89
Gear Position ............................................. 83
High Beam................................................. 88
Immobilizer System .................................... 89
Keyless Access System ............................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 93, 512 Lights On .................................................. 89
Low Fuel ................................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 82, 656
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 88
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 82, 657
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 94
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 34, 85
Security System Alarm ............................... 90
Speed-sensitive Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System ...................... 88, 658
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM.............. 91
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 53, 86
System Message ........................................ 90
Transmission System.......................... 84, 661
Turn Signal ................................................ 88
Vehicle Stability Assist ® (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 87, 518
VSA ® OFF .......................................... 87, 519
Information .............................................. 675
Information Screen .................................. 244
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 183
Integrated Dynamics System ................... 486
Dynamic Mode button ............................ 486
Interface Dial ............................................ 239
Interior Lights ........................................... 206
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 188
iPhone ............................................... 291, 318
iPod ................................................... 284, 318
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 631
Jump Starting ........................................... 652
K
Key Number Tag ...................................... 141
Keyless Access System .............................. 142
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 149
Keys ........................................................... 139
Lockout Prevention ................................. 149
Number Tag............................................ 141
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 153
Remote Transmitter ................................ 147
Types and Functions................................ 139
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 471
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)........ 510
Indicator ................................................... 93
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 61, 68
LED Puddle Light ...................................... 144
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto ......................................... 331
License information ................................. 334
Lights ................................................ 172, 593
Automatic............................................... 173
Bulb Replacement ................................... 593
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 175
High Beam Indicator ................................. 88
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Index
Interior.................................................... 206
Light Switches......................................... 172
Lights On Indicator.................................... 89
Turn Signals ............................................ 171
Load Limits ............................................... 449
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 139
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 154
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 153
From Inside ............................................. 151
From Outside .......................................... 142
Keys........................................................ 139
Using a Key............................................. 148
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 149
Low Battery Charge ................................. 656
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 85
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
Lower Anchors ..................................... 61, 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 677
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 449
Lumbar Support ....................................... 192
M
Maintenance............................................ 573
Battery .................................................... 611
Brake Fluid .............................................. 592
Cleaning ................................................. 618
Climate Control System .......................... 617
Coolant .................................................. 589
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 577
Oil .......................................................... 585 Precautions .............................................. 574
Radiator .................................................. 590
Remote Control ....................................... 615
Remote Transmitter ......................... 613, 614
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 593
Safety ...................................................... 575
Service Items ........................................... 579
Tires ........................................................ 602
Transmission Fluid ................................... 591
Under the Hood ...................................... 581
Wireless Headphone ................................ 616
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 82, 657
Map Lights ................................................ 207
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 449
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 119
MID (Multi-information Display) ............. 120
Mirrors ....................................................... 188
Adjusting ................................................. 188
Door........................................................ 189
Exterior .................................................... 189
Interior Rearview ..................................... 188
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 623
Moonroof .................................................. 167
MP3 ................................................... 268, 293
Multi-function Steering-wheel
Controls ................................................... 120
Multi-Information Display (MID) ............. 120
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 557
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 678
O
Odometer................................................. 121
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 462
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 586
Checking................................................. 585
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 577
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 82, 656
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM............. 240
Open Source Licenses ............................... 333
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 582
Moonroof ............................................... 167
Power Windows ...................................... 165
Tailgate ................................................... 155
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 168
Outside Temperature Display .................. 122
Overhead Screen ...................................... 338
Overheating .............................................. 654
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 479
Pandora ®................................................. 291
Panic Mode ............................................... 164
Parking ...................................................... 546
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