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uuMirrors uPower Door Mirrors
Controls
Power Door Mirrors
You can adjust the door mirrors when the
power mode is in ON.
■Mirror position adjustment
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right
mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the
switch to the center position.
Mirror positi on adjustment switch: Press
the switch left, right, up, or down to move the
mirror.
If activated, passenger side door mirror
automatically tilts do wnward when you put
the transmission into
(R; this improves close-
in visibility on the passenger side of the vehicle
when backing up. The mirror automatically
returns to its original position when you take
the transmission out of
(R.
To activate this feature, set the power mode to ON and slide the selector switch to
the passenger side.
Selector
Switch
Adjustment Switch
■Reverse Tilt Door Mirror*
Selector Switch
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
Features
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi on the audio/
information screen. If your phone has wireless hotspot capabilities, the system can
be tethered to the phone. Use the following steps to setup.
1.Press the button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network or Hotspot, then
Confirm .
u To change the Wi-Fi settings, select
Options or Setup.
u Select the access point you want to
connect to the system.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for the access point,
and select Done .
u When the connection is successful, the
icon is displayed on the list.
8. Press the button to go back to the
home screen.
■Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
1Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct are registered trademarks of
Wi-Fi Alliance ®.
1 Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
You cannot go through the se tting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the audio
system in Wi-Fi mode.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on the Wi-Fi network list.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.
In case of Wi-Fi connect ion with your phone, make
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi se tting is in access point
(tethering) mode.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the front USB port or
wirelessly*, use the following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple
CarPlay will result in the transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such
as vehicle location, speed, and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay
experience. You will need to consent to th e sharing of this information on the audio/
information screen.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay1 Setting Up Apple CarPlay
Only initialize Apple CarPlay when you are safely
parked.
When Apple CarPlay first detects your iPhone, you
will need to set up your iPhone. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your iPhone.
You can also use the method below to set up Apple
CarPlay:
Select HOME  Settings  Smartphone Connection
 Apple CarPlay  Select device
Select HOME  Settings  Connections 
Smartphone Connection  Apple CarPlay 
Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
Models with wire less Apple CarPlay
and wireless Android Auto
Models without wire less Apple CarPlay
and wireless Android Auto
* Not available on all models

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
Features
E. Information Coll ection and Storage
1. Information Collection, Use, Transmission and Storage of Data. Consent to Use of Data:
You agree that HONDA and PROVIDERS may
collect and use your information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services.
HONDA may share such information with third parties, including, without limitation, PROVIDERS, th ird party software and services
suppliers, their affiliates and/or their desi gnated agents, solely to improve their products or to provide services or technolo gies to you.
HONDA, third party software and systems s uppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated agent may disclose this information to others,
but not in a form that pe rsonally identifies you.
2. Information Storage.
Depending on the type of multimedia system you have in your VEHICLE, certain information may be stored for ease
of use of the SOFTWARE including, without limitation, search hi story, location history in certain applications, previous and saved
destinations, map locations within certain applications, and device numbers and contact information.
(a) Vehicle Health Information.
Your VEHICLE may remotely trans mit information regarding the status and health of your VEHICLE
(“VEHICLE INFORMATION”) to HONDA without notification to you. VEHICLE INFORMATION may contain VEHICLE maintenance and
malfunction status that is derived from VEHICLE diagnostic data and includes, but is not limited to, status of powered doors and windows,
battery life data, battery charging data, VEHICLE speed, coolant temperat ure, air compressor revolution, output power, warning codes,
diagnostic trouble codes, fuel injection volu me, and engine rotations per minute. VEHICL E HEALTH INFORMATION may be used by HON DA
for research and development, to deliver HONDA SERVICES and information to you, and to contact you, and is retained only for a period
of time necessary to fulfill these goals.
(b) VEHICLE Geolocation Data (non-navigation/map based).
If you opt-in to geolocation-based SERVICES, your vehicle’s geolocation data
(latitude and longitude) will be automatically se nt from your VEHICLE to HONDA and PROVIDERS.
(c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVIC ES is
at your own risk and that HONDA is not responsible for unauthorized access to or use of any personal or other information. All information
uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be stored on your VEHICLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and
safety of your VEHICLE’s multimedia system is your sole responsibility.

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
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Features
I. Availability/Interruption. The SOFTWARE and certain SERVICES are made availa ble through your VEHICLE’s compatible multimedia
system when the VEHICLE is turned on. Certain SERVICES may be available only through your compatible mobile device when it is within
the operating range of the VEHICLE and a wireless carrier. The av ailability of the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be subject to transmission
limitation or interruption, including but no t limited to technical obsolesce or sunsetting of the hardware, software or firmwar e, inside of
or external to the Vehicle, required for data transmission or receipt. HONDA does not guarantee that the SOFTWARE, SERVICES, or any
portion thereof will be available at all times or in all areas. You acknowledge and agree that HONDA is not responsible for per formance
degradation, interruption or dela ys. You acknowledge that HONDA shall not be liable to you if the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in a given
location are not available. If the SOFTWARE or SERVICES are not available within your intended location, you agree that your sole remedy
shall be to cease using the SOFTWARE and SERVICES.
J. PRODUCT SUPPORT: Product support for the SOFTWARE is provided by HONDA. For product support, please refer to HONDA
instructions provided in the DOCUMENTATION. Should you have any questions concerning this AGREEMENT, or if you desire to contact
HONDA for any other reason, please refer to the HONDA contact information provided in the DOCUMENTATION.
K. Termination and Transfer.
1. Termination. This AGREEMENT is effective until te rminated by you or US. WE may terminate this AGREEMENT for any or no reason,
and with or without notice to you. Your rights under this AGR EEMENT will terminate automatically without notice from US if you fail to
comply with any term of this AGREEMENT. U pon termination of this AGREEMENT, you shall cease all use of the SOFTWARE and SERVICE S.
2. Transfer: You may permanently transfer your rights under this AGREEMENT only as part of a sale or transfer of the VEHICLE, provided
you retain no copies, y ou transfer all of the SOFTWARE and HONDA SERVICES (inc luding all component parts, the media and printed
materials, and any upgrades), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this AGREEMENT. You agree to notify HONDA upon the sale or
transfer of the VEHICLE. To contact HO NDA, please refer to the HONDA contact info rmation provided in the DOCUMENTATION.

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
HFL can display newly received text mess ages as well as the last 20 messages
received on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud and
replied to using a fixed common phrase. 1.Select the system status icon.
u The status area appears.
2. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text message.
3. Select Open to display the message.
u The text message is displayed.
4. Select Play to listen to the message. To
discontinue the message read-out, select
Stop .
■Receiving a Text Message1Receiving a Text Message
Some mobile phones might not be able to read the
transmission log of data sent and data received.
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
The system can only receive messages that are sent a
text (SMS) messages. The message sent using the
data services will not be displayed in the list.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 of the last text messages received.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
message feature. Only use the text message feature
when conditions allow you to do so safely.

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 404
Towing a Trailer ................................ 409
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 414
Precautions While Driving................. 420
Transmission .................................... 421
Shifting ............................ 422, 429, 431
SPORT Mode
*.................................. 435
ECON Mode .................................... 436
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 437
Adaptive Damper System*............... 442Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ..............443
Agile Handling Assist ..............................445
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 446Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 450
Blind spot information System
*........... 452
Honda Sensing ®................................ 455
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 458
Low Speed Braking Control*............ 467
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ................................. 472
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 488
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ....................................... 496
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 500 Front Sensor Camera ....................... 506
Radar Sensor ................................... 508
Sonar Sensors
*................................ 509
Braking
Brake System ................................... 510
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 518
Brake Assist System ......................... 519
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 520
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 531
Refueling ........................................... 533
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 536
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 537
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Check that the tr ansmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 184
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission models
Brake Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models