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Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (d isplay/information) button to see the message
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the trunk is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or th e trunk is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors and the trunk are closed.
●Appears when the washer fluid gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 535
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 517
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 558
●Appears along with the ba ttery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control sy stem and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 589
Canadian models
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MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in
front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)•When the radar sensor gets di rty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth. The
message may take some time to go off.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even af ter you clean the sensor
cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 493
2 Honda Sensing ® P. 450
• Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor
camera is too high and some driver assist systems
cannot be activated.• Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
• Disappears - The camera has been cooled down and
the systems are activated normally.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 491
2 Honda Sensing ® P. 450
2 Auto High-Beam P. 162
•Appears if the area around the front sensor camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, et c. and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)•When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even af ter you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 491
2 Honda Sensing ® P. 450
2 Auto High-Beam P. 162
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Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Use the customized features in the driver information interface or audio/information
screen to correct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 115, 325
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
When the turbo charger is producing boost,
this meter shows the boost pressure.
■Outside Temperature
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Turbo Meter*
1 Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust fr om another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 126
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 128
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 130Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 138
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 140
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 141
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 142
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 145
Security System Alarm ...................... 145
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 148Moonroof*................................................ 151
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
*............................... 152
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 153
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ................................... 156
Turn Signals ..................................... 157
Light Switches.................................. 158
Fog Lights
*...................................... 161
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Auto High-Beam .............................. 162
Wipers and Washers ........................ 165
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 167
Brightness Control ........................... 168
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 169 Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 170
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 171
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 172
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 180
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 193
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......200
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and trunk
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door and fuel fill door
unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle: u All the doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button* P. 143
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least 2 seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart entry
remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep, a nd door unlock mode settings
can be customized. 2 Customized Features P. 325
Trunk Release Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent
wipers
Models without default AUTO position switch
Models without default AUTO position switch
Models with default AUTO position switchModels with default AUTO position switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated. •The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not co me on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.1Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 491
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor Camera
Light Switch
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you
can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will
operate in accordance with your preference.
Sensor sensitivity
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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