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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 manu al (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. 41
For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 54
2Instrument Panel P. 85
Indicators P. 86 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 121
2Controls P. 135
Clock P. 136 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 137
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 158
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 183
2 Features P. 203
Audio System P. 204 Audio System Basic Operation P. 210
Customized Features P. 306 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 334
2 Driving P. 371
Before Driving P. 372 Towing a Trailer P. 377
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 453 Refueling P. 455
2 Maintenance P. 475
Before Performing Maintenance P. 476 Maintenance MinderTM P. 479
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 500
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 515 Cleaning P. 517
2Handling the Unexpected P. 525
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 526 Handling of the Jack P. 538
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 549
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 566
2 Information P. 569
Specifications P. 570 Identification Numbers P. 572
Emissions Testing P. 575 Warranty Coverages P. 576
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Contents
Child Safety P. 69Safety Labels P. 83
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 150 Security System P. 153 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 156
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173 Adjusting the Seats P. 175
Climate Control System P. 193
Audio Error Messages P. 284 General Information on the Audio System P. 288
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 337
When Driving P. 378 Braking P. 435Parking Your Vehicle P. 451
Charging P. 458 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 473
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 484 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 498
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 503 12-Volt Battery P. 512 Remote Transmitter Care P. 514
Accessories and Modifications P. 523
Power System Won’t Start P. 539 Jump Starting P. 543 Overheating P. 546
Fuses P. 557 Emergency Towing P. 565
When You Cannot Open the Charge Lid P. 567 When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 568
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 573 Reporting Safety Defects P. 574
Authorized Manuals P. 579 Customer Service Information P. 580
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 41
Instrument PanelP. 85
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 203
DrivingP. 371
MaintenanceP. 475
Handling the UnexpectedP. 525
InformationP. 569
IndexP. 582
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Wipers/Washers (P 166)
❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P 161, 162)
❚Brightness Control (P 168)
❚LaneWatchTM (P 433)
❚TRIP Button (P 125, 126)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button (P 421)
❚ (Display/Information) Button (P 124)
❚/ / / Buttons (P 124, 207)34
❚ENTER Button (P 124, 207)
❚Voice Control Buttons (P 239)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons
(P 337)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Paddle Selector (- (P 392)
❚Paddle Selector (+ (P 392)
❚MAIN Button (P403, 421)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow Buttons
(P 404)
❚Interval Button (P 412)
* Not available on all models
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❚Side Airbags (P 63)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P 65)
❚Seat Belts (P 47)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 76)
❚Rear Seat (P 181)
❚Coat Hook (P 190)
❚Map Lights (P 184)
❚Sun Visors
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 78)
❚Map Lights (P 184)
❚Grab Handle
❚Sunglasses Holder
(P 192)
❚Accessory Power
Socket
(P 189)
❚Front Seat (P 175)
❚USB Ports (P 205)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 74)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P 484)
❚Windshield Wipers (P 166, 500)
❚Tires (P 503, 526)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 139)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P 174)
❚Headlights (P 162, 498)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P 161, 498)
❚How to Refuel (P 456)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P 499)
❚Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P 152)
❚Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 150)
❚Brake Lights (P 499)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 499)
❚Back-Up Lights (P 499)
❚Taillights (P 499)
❚Trunk Release Button (P 151)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P 499)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P 453)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 162, 165, 498)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P 162, 498)
❚How to Charge (P 459)
❚Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P 499)
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Quick Reference Guide
Power SourceElectricHybridEngine
EV indicator
POWER /CHARGE
GaugeThe readings on the blue barThe readings on the white bar
Driving state
Light to mid acceleration or cruise●Only the electric motor provides
propulsion to the wheels.
Mild to heavy acceleration●The electric motor provides
propulsion to the wheels.
●The engine drives the generator,
supplying electricity to the electric
motor for added power or to the
High Voltage battery for charging.
The vehicle is cruising at a higher
speed.
●Propulsion is provided by the
engine, coupled through the gears
to the transmission. This is
indicated by the gear icon in
the display.
Energy flow
Comes
onGoes
off
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Power Source and Charging
Electric SourceWhen the High Voltage battery is sufficiently charged, the vehicle is propelled solely by the electric motor. When the remaining power of
the High Voltage battery drops to a certain level, the vehicle switches to HV. u To maintain charge levels, you can, at any time, use the HV button to switch the vehicle to HV.
2 Switching to HV (P16)
u If the High Voltage battery charge drops below levels that are necessary for the vehicle to run in Electric, you can enable charging of
the battery by pressing and holding the HV button.
2 Switching to HV CHARGE (P17)
Hybrid SourceIn hybrid, the electric motor receives powe r either from the High Voltage battery or from the generator which is driven by the engine, or
from both the High Volt age battery and generator.
Engine SourceWhen the vehicle is driving under light load within a certain speed range, the engine provides direct power to the wheels.
Charging the High Voltage Battery (P459)
There are a number of ways to charge the High Voltage battery. You can:
●Use the Level 2 240V charger, or the portable charging cable located in the trunk.●Use a public charging station.●Enable HV Charge and let the battery charge while the vehicle is being driven.
When charging from an external source, you ca n schedule the start and end time for charging.
(P471)
Regenerative Energy and Regenerative BrakingWhen the vehicle is decelerating or descending a hill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers
a portion of the energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle.
The regenerative force that the electric motor applie s to the wheels when it is in regenerative mode
helps to slow the vehicle down in a manner similar to engine braking which is used on conventional
vehicles. If you want to slow the vehicle down at a faster rate without using the brakes, you can use the
deceleration paddle selector to increase the resistive force.
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Quick Reference Guide
Energy Efficiency
As with a gasoline powered vehicle, the fuel efficiency and the range of this vehicle is most impacted by the driver’s driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e. Climate
control system usage also has a strong impact with heavy usage ne gatively affecting the vehicle’s range. In particular, when it is cold
outside, climate control system consumes a lot of power, so the vehicle’s driving range on electric power can be reduced.
Battery Type
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle, a standa rd 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems, and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.
Hybrid Vehicles
High voltage parts and high voltag e wires in this vehicle are sheathed in electromagnetic shielding material; therefore, the am ount of
electromagnetic waves emitted is no more gr eater than those emitted by household appliances or the electrical parts in conventional
vehicles.
Sounds Unique to the SP ORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (intelligent Multi-Mode
Drive Plug-in)
When you first start driving this vehicle, you likely will hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you first turn on the power system,
while driving, and just after parking. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control systems; others
are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design.
These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any new or unus ual noise
should one develop.
After shutting off the engi ne, you may hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
●Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
vehicle operation and don’t indicate a vehicle problem.
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