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Handling the Unexpected
When You Cannot Unlock the Tailgate
If you cannot unlock the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1.Press the unlock button on the smart entry
remote.
2. Remove the built-in key from the smart
entry remote.
3. Fully insert the key into the cover located on
the underside of the tailgate beside the
lower handle and turn it as shown in the
image.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Pull the emergency release cable.
6. Open the tailgate in either swing out or flip
down position by pulling either handle.
2 Opening and Closing the Tailgate
P. 128
■What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Tailgate1 What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Tailgate
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Alarm may sound if you pull the emergency release
cable without pressing the unlock button on the
smart entry remote. 2 Security System P. 132
Emergency
Release Cable

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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Open the trunk and pull out the tire tray
with the handles.
2 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
P. 534
4. Remove the funnel from the tool box.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
3WARNING
Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
pickup bed.
Static electricity can ignite gas vapors and
you can be burned.
Funnel
Funnel

Index
579
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 464
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 183
Accessories and Modifications ................ 528
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 178
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 432
Indicator ................................................... 87
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 497
Engine Oil ............................................... 492
Washer ................................................... 500
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 170
Front Seats.............................................. 162
Head Restraints ............................... 167, 168
Mirrors.................................................... 160
Rear Seats ............................................... 165
Steering Wheel ....................................... 159
Temperature ........................................... 109
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 406
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) ....................... 187
Changing the Mode................................ 187
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 188
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 521
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 188
Sensor .................................................... 193
Synchronized Mode ................................ 190
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 187
Air Pressure ...................................... 510, 569 Airbags
........................................................ 42
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 48
After a Collision ......................................... 46
Airbag Care ............................................... 54
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 45
Indicator .............................................. 52, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 42
Side Airbags .............................................. 49
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 84
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 228
Android Auto ............................................ 267
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 464
Indicator .................................................... 78
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 264
Armrest ..................................................... 170
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 201
Audio System ............................................ 196
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 221
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 204
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 199
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 208
Closing Apps ........................................... 218
Display Setup ........................................... 222
Error Messages ........................................ 272
General Information ................................ 276
Home Screen ........................................... 211
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 223
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 239, 251 Playing a CD............................................ 239
Reactivating ............................................ 200
Recommended CDs ................................. 277
Remote Controls ..................................... 201
Security Code .......................................... 200
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 223
Status Area ............................................. 217
Theft Protection ...................................... 200
Truck Bed Audio...................................... 271
USB Flash Drives .............................. 251, 279
USB Port.................................................. 197
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 209
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 204
Authorized Manuals ................................ 577
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 126
Customize ....................................... 311, 312
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 150
Indicator.................................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 399
OFF Button .............................................. 400
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 85
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 85
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 154
Automatic Lighting .................................. 146
Automatic Transmission .........

.................. 387
Creeping ................................................. 387
Fluid ........................................................ 499
Kickdown ................................................ 387
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 390
Shifting ................................................... 388

581
Index
Controls.................................................... 111
Conversation Mirror ................................ 177
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 497
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 498
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 497
Overheating ............................................ 549
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 387
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 471
Cup Holders .............................................. 175
Customer Service Information ................ 578
Customized Features ............................... 295
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 149
Dead Battery ............................................ 546
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 319
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 155
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 188
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 571
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 145
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 160
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 493
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 144
Display Button .......................................... 204
Door Mirrors ............................................. 161
Doors ........................................................ 113
Auto Door Locking.................................. 126
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 126 Door Open Message ............................ 34, 92
Key .......................................................... 113
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside ................................ 14, 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 116
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 122
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 512
Driving ....................................................... 357
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 432
Automatic Transmission ........................... 387
Braking .................................................... 462
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 377
Shifting ................................................... 388
Starting the Engine .................................. 379
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 385
Driving Position Memory System ............. 157
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 521
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 10
ECON Button ............................................. 396
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 81, 553
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 404
Emergency ................................................ 562
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 131
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 573Engine
Coolant ................................................... 497
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Oil ........................................................... 492
Remote Engine Start................................ 381
Starting ................................................... 379
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 491
Engine Coolant ......................................... 497
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 498
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 497
Overheating ............................................ 549
Temperature Gauge ................................ 106
Engine Oil ................................................. 492
Adding .................................................... 494
Checking................................................. 493
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 485
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 551
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 492
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 141
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System Indicator............................................ 81, 553
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 70
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 524
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 161

582
Index
F
Features..................................................... 195
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 521
Oil ........................................................... 495
Flat Tire ..................................................... 533
Floor Mats ................................................. 523
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 499
Brake ....................................................... 500
Engine Coolant ........................................ 497
Windshield Washer .................................. 500
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 228
Fog Lights .................................................. 148
Indicator .................................................... 82
Folding Up the Rear Seat ......................... 165
Foot Brake ................................................. 463
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 45
Front Seats ................................................ 162
Adjusting ................................................. 162
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 459
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 477
Economy ................................................. 480
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 110
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Range ...................................................... 110
Recommendation .................................... 477
Refueling ................................................. 477
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 480 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 21, 478
Unable to Unlock .................................... 563
Fuses .......................................................... 556
Inspecting and Changing......................... 561
Locations......................... 556, 558, 559, 560
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 480
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Information ............................................. 477
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 110
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Refueling................................................. 477
Gauges ...................................................... 106
Glass (care) ................................................ 526
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 501
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 531
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 323
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 336
Displaying Messages................................ 350
HFL Buttons............................................. 323
HFL Menus .............................................. 326
HFL Status Display ................................... 325
In Case of Emergency .............................. 354 Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 325
Making a Call ......................................... 344
Options During a Call.............................. 347
Phone Setup ........................................... 331
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 340
Receiving a Call....................................... 347
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message ............. 348
Ring Tone ............................................... 335
Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account ................................................ 349
Speed Dial .............................................. 337
To Set Up Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 334
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 81
HD Radio
TM............................................... 230
Head Restraints ................................ 167, 168
Headlights ................................................ 145
Aiming.................................................... 501
Auto High-Beam System ......................... 150
Automatic Operation .............................. 146
Dimming......................................... 145, 149
Operating ............................................... 145
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 155
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 179
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 155
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 179
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 180, 181, 182
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 323
High Beam Indicator .................................. 81
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 384

583
Index
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ........... 320
Honda App License Agreement .............. 280
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 22
HondaLink ®............................................ 256
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 570
Engine and Transmission ......................... 570
Vehicle Identification............................... 570
Illumination Control ................................ 156
Button .................................................... 156
Immobilizer System .................................. 132
Indicator ................................................... 82
In-Bed Box ................................................ 183
Indicators .................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 87
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 84
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 78
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop........................................... 85
Auto Idle Stop System ............................... 85
Bed Lights On ........................................... 91
Blind spot information System........... 88, 413
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 74
Charging System............................... 75, 551
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .......................................... 89, 90
ECON Mode ............................................. 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 81, 553 Fog Lights .................................................. 82
High Beam ................................................ 81
Immobilizer System .................................... 82
Intelligent Traction Management ............... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) ....................................... 87, 88, 447
Lights On ................................................... 82
Low Fuel .................................................... 78
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 75, 551
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 81, 554
M (sequential mode)/Se quential Mode Gear
Selection.................................................. 76
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 552
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)................................................ 74, 553
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 86
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 77
Security System Alarm ............................... 83
Shift Position ............................................. 76
Smart Entry System .................................... 84
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 52, 78
System Message ........................................ 83
Transmission System .................... 76, 77, 555
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 81
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF ......... 405
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System............................................. 79, 404
Information ............................................... 567
Information Button .................................. 107
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 110 Instrument Panel
........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 156
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 397
Indicator.................................................... 91
Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4
TM) AWD System ......................... 407
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 160
iPhone ....................................................... 279
iPod ................................................... 242, 279
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 537
Jump Starting ........................................... 546
K
Key............................................................ 113
Lockout Prevention.................................. 122
Number Tag ............................................ 114
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 125
Remote Transmitter ................................. 121
Key Number Tag ....................................... 114
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 122
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 387

585
Index
Opening/ClosingHood ...................................................... 490
Moonroof ............................................... 139
Power Windows...................................... 135
Tailgate................................................... 128
Trunk ...................................................... 129
Outside Temperature Display ................. 109
Overheating ............................................. 549
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 20, 395
Pandora ®................................................. 249
Panic Mode ............................................... 134
Parking ..................................................... 466
Parking Brake ........................................... 462
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 553
Parking Sensor System ............................. 467
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 145
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 254
Power Windows ....................................... 135
Precautions While Driving ....................... 385
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 385
Rain ........................................................ 385
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 533
R
Radiator.................................................... 498
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 228
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 231
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 230
Range ........................................................ 110
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 230
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 573
Rear Climate Control System ................... 191
From the Rear Panel ................................ 192
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 155
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 182
Rear Seats .................................................. 165
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 160
Refueling ................................................... 477
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 106
Gasoline .......................................... 477, 568
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 78
Regulations ............................... 410, 512, 571
Remote Engine Start ................................ 381
Remote Transmitter ................................. 121
Replacement Battery .................................................... 520
Bulbs ....................................................... 501
Fuses ............................... 556, 558, 559, 560
Tires ........................................................ 515
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 507
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 572
RESET Button ............................................ 107
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 109 Reverse Tilt Door Mirror
.......................... 161
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 454
Indicator.................................................... 86
On and Off.............................................. 456
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 37
Checking................................................... 41
Fastening .................................................. 38
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder .................................................. 36
Warning Indicator ............................... 36, 77
Seat Heaters .............................. 180, 181, 182
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 181
Seats .......................................................... 162
Adjusting ................................................ 162
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 162
Front Seats .............................................. 162
Rear Seats ............................................... 165
Seat Heaters ............................ 180, 181, 182
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 181

586
Index
Security System......................................... 132
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 82
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 83
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 59
Sequential Mode ...................................... 394
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 395
Setting the Clock ...................................... 112
Shift Button......................................... 19, 388
Operation .......................................... 19, 390
Shift Position Indicator ....................... 76, 390
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 19, 388
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 263
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 231
Smart Entry System ................................... 116
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 84
Snow Tires ................................................. 517
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 245
Spare Tire .......................................... 533, 569
Spark Plugs ................................................ 568
Specifications ............................................ 568
Specified Fuel .................................... 477, 568
Speedometer ............................................. 106
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 403
Starting the Engine .................................. 379
Does Not Start ......................................... 543
Jump Starting .......................................... 546
Remote Engine Start ................................ 381 Steering Wheel
......................................... 159
Adjusting ................................................ 159
Heater ..................................................... 179
Stopping ................................................... 466
Summer Tires ............................................ 517
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 177
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Indicator.................................................... 78
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 141
SYNC Mode ............................................... 190
System Message Indicator .......................... 83
T
Tachometer............................................... 106
Tailgate ..................................................... 127
Unable to Unlock .................................... 564
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 106
Outside Temperature Display ................... 109
Temperature Gauge ................................. 106
Temperature Sensor ......................... 109, 193
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 185
Time (Setting) ........................................... 112
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 408, 554
Tires ........................................................... 509
Air Pressure ..................................... 510, 569
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 509
Inspection ............................................... 509
Labeling .................................................. 510 Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 533
Regulations ............................................. 512
Rotation.................................................. 516
Spare Tire ....................................... 533, 569
Summer .................................................. 517
Tire Chains.............................................. 517
Wear Indicators....................................... 514
Winter .................................................... 517
Tools ......................................................... 532
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 366
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 369
Load Limits ............................................. 366
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 376
Emergency .............................................. 562
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 408
Indicator ........................................... 81, 554
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 554
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 374
Transmission ............................... 19, 387, 388
Automatic................................. 19, 387, 388
Fluid ....................................................... 499
Number .................................................. 570
Sequential Mode..................................... 394
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 76, 390
Transmission System Indicator ................. 555
Trip Meter ................................................ 109
Troubleshooting ...................................... 531
Blown Fuse ..................... 556, 558, 559, 560
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 562