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Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 76Safety Labels P. 77
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 153 Security System P. 163 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Heating and Cooling
* P. 230 Climate Control System* P. 235
Audio System Basic Operation P. 251, 269 Audio Error Messages P. 348
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 378 Customized Features P. 426, 433
CabinTalkTM * P. 506
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 524 When Driving P. 526 Honda Sensing ® P. 565 Braking P. 610
Refueling P. 627 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 630
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 641 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 653
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 662 Battery P. 671 Remote Transmitter Care P. 673
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 676 Cleaning P. 678
Engine Does Not Start P. 695 Shift Lever Does Not Move* P. 699 Jump Starting P. 700
Fuses P. 709 Emergency Towing P. 714
Refueling P. 716 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 717
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 723 Reporting Safety Defects P. 724
Authorized Manuals P. 729 Customer Service Information P. 730
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 135
FeaturesP. 243
DrivingP. 507
MaintenanceP. 631
Handling the UnexpectedP. 685
InformationP. 719
IndexP. 731
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Visual Index
6
Quick Reference Guide❙Power Window Switches (P166)
❙Memory Buttons* (P190)
❙SET Button* (P190)
❙Master Door Lock Switch (P151)
❙Power Tailgate Button* (P157)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P628)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P193)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P50)
❙Shift Button* (P536)
❙Shift Lever* (P534)
❙Hood Release Handle (P642)
❙Glove Box (P213)
❙Interior Fuse Box* (P712)
❙Parking Brake (P610)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P711)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P217)
❙USB Port (P245)
❙Rearview Mirror (P192)
❙HomeLink® Buttons* (P453)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P50)
❙Mode Button* (P550)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P217)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P246)
❙USB Port (P245)
❙Auto Idle Stop OFF Button* (P545)
❙Snow Button* (P550)
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P685)
Flat Tire (P687)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire
located under the cargo area.
Indicators Come On (P705)
● Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P695)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P709)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P703)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P714)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
156
Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will reverse direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
Anytime: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 433
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda a ccessories on the power tailgate
may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your cargo in and out.
Make sure the power tailgat e is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
Power
Tailgate
Button
* Not available on all models
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518
uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
The trailer hitch harness is used to install the
controller for the electric trailer brakes.
Insert the trailer brake fuse into the engine
compartment sub fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box Type B
P. 710
Electric Brake
(Brown)
Brake (20A)
(Blue)
Ground
(Black)
Brake Lights
(Sky Blue)
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683
Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windsh ield. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS Airbag, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 709
•Before installing any electro nic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a deal er inspect the final installation.
1Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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685
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 686
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 687
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 695
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 696
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 697
Shift Lever Does Not Move*............ 699
Jump Starting .................................... 700
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 703 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ...... 705If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 705
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 706
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 707
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 707
If the Low Tire Pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator
Comes On or Blinks........................ 708
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message*..... 708
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 709
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 713
Emergency Towing ........................... 714
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 715
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ................................... 716
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate .. 717
* Not available on all models
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695
Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the driver information interface.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 696
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 171
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 671●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 709
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 526
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 163
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 110
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 713
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 714
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 700
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