
Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73Safety Labels P. 74
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 160 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 190 Climate Control System P. 202
Audio Error Messages P. 307General Information on the Audio System P. 310
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 365, 391
When Driving P. 432 Honda Sensing® P. 465 Braking P. 524
Refueling P. 536 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 539 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 540
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 551 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 566
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 578 Battery P. 588 Remote Transmitter Care P. 590
Cleaning P. 593 Accessories and Modifications P. 598
Handling of the Jack P. 622 Engine Does Not Start P. 623 Jump Starting P. 626
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 632 Fuses P. 638 Emergency Towing P. 642
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 644 Refueling P. 645
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 653 Reporting Safety Defects P. 654
Authorized Manuals P. 659 Customer Service Information P. 660
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 425
MaintenanceP. 541
Handling the UnexpectedP. 601
InformationP. 647
IndexP. 661
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P551)
❙Windshield Wipers (P173, 575)
❙Tires (P578, 603)
❙Fog Lights* (P169, 568)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P180)
❙How to Refuel (P537)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P574)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P152)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P150)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P534)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P165, 572)
❙Headlights (P166, 566)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P165, 570)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P165, 169, 572)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P166, 571)
❙Taillight (P574)
❙Back-Up Lights (P573)
❙Brake Lights (P573)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P573)
❙Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P573)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P151)
❙License Plate Light (P574)
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 541)
Under the Hood (P 551)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add 
when necessary.
● Check brake/clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, and then raise the hood. 
Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in 
place.
Lights (P 566)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 575)
● Replace blades if they leave 
streaks across the windshield.
Tires (P 578)
● Inspect tires and wheels 
regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter 
driving.
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Low Tire 
Pressure/TPMS 
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when 
you turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1.●May come on briefly if the ignition 
switch is turned to ON 
(w*1 and 
the vehicle is not moved within 45 
seconds, to indicate the calibration 
process is not yet complete.
●Comes on and stays on when:
- One or more tires’ pressures are 
determined to be significantly 
low.
- The system has not been 
calibrated.
●Comes on while driving  - Stop in a safe 
place, check tire pressures, and inflate the 
tire(s) if necessary.
●Stays on after the tires are inflated to 
the recommended pressures  - The 
system needs to be calibrated.
2 TPMS Calibration  P. 458
●Blinks for about one minute, and 
then stays on if there is a problem 
with the TPMS, or when a compact 
spare tire
* is temporarily installed.
●Blinks and remains on  - Have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle 
is fitted with a compact spare, get your 
regular tire repaired or replaced and put 
back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
●Comes on if the TPMS is 
deactivated temporarily after the 
battery has been disconnected, 
then re-connected.●Drive a short distance at more than 12 
mph (20 km/h). The in dicator should go 
off. If it does not, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
U.S. 
models
* Not available on all models
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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. 578
•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. 429
•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 both 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. 181
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints P. 187
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors  P. 178
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel  P. 177
*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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Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change betw een 1st and 7th speeds without releasing 
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed 
manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shi fter while driving. This mode is useful 
when engine braking is needed.
■When the shift lever is in (D:
The shift mode goes into the 7-speed ma nual shift mode temporarily, and the 
number is displayed in the shift indicator.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled  automatically if you drive at constant 
speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.
You can cancel this mode by pulling the 
(+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when  reducing the vehicle speed 
temporarily before making a turn.
■When the shift lever is in (S:
The shift mode goes into the 7- speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the 
speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down, 
the transmission automatically shifts down  accordingly. When the vehicle comes to 
a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s 
red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.
You can only pull away in 1st speed.
When canceling the 7-speed manual sh ift mode, move the shift lever from 
(S to 
(D. When the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and shift 
indicator will turn off.
■7-Speed Manual Shift Mode1 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
In the 7-speed manual shif t mode, the transmission 
shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter 
under the following conditions:
Shift Up: The engine sp eed reaches the lowest 
threshold of the hi gher speed position.
Shift Down: The engine sp eed reaches the highest 
threshold of the lower speed position.
When the engine speed reaches near the 
tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up 
automatically.
When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold 
of the selected speed positi on, the transmission shifts 
down automatically.
Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces 
may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-
speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back 
to the normal 
( D driving mode.
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uuWhen Driving uAgile Handling Assist
Driving
Agile Handling Assist
Lightly brakes selective wheels, as needed , when you turn the steering wheel, and 
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
LSD (limited slip differential) is a type of  differential that delivers extra torque to the 
wheel or the wheels with the most tractio n to minimize wheel slip and maintain 
control of the vehicle.
1 Agile Handling Assist
The agile handling assist ca nnot enhance stability in 
all driving situations. You still need to drive and 
corner at speeds  appropriate for the conditions and 
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays 
on while driving, the agil e handling assist does not 
activate.
You may hear a sound coming from the engine 
compartment while the agile handling assist is 
activated. This is normal.
Models with SPORT mode
1 Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
NOTICE
Make sure both front  tires of your vehicle are of the 
same brand and specified si ze, and have equal wear. 
Otherwise, the LSD may  not function properly.
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