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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter
or smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, smart entry system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with the trunk opener or the
emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter or
smart entry system.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals wi th the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VE HICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with
you, and close th e driver's door.
If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) with the headlight switch on, but
do not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1Headlight Integration with Wipers
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
You can turn the headlight integration with wipers
function on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 308
1Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headli ght auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 308
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the power mode is in ON, you can use
the
(+ or (- button to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Press the
(+ button.
Dim: Press the
(- button.
You will hear a beep when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you
will be returned to the previous display.
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the display
while you are adjusting it.
1 Brightness Control
Instrument panel brightne ss varies, depending on
whether the exterior lights are on or off. The
instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are
on.
When it is bright out side and the headlight
integration with the wi per is activated, the
instrument panel bri ghtness does not change.
To cancel the reduced in strument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, press the
( + button
until the brightness display is up to max, the beeper
sounds.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
( + Button
(- Button
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.
To adjust
To lock
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Using the audio/information screen
Select to go to the home screen.
Select Phone, Info, Audio , Settings , Navigation
*, HondaLink , Smartphone
Connection ( Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), App List ( ), or Instrument Panel .
■Phone
Displays the HFL information.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 339
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Settings*
Enters the customiz ing menu screen.
2Customized Features P. 308
■Navigation*
Displays the navigation screen.
2Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■HondaLink ®
Displays the Hondalink ® screen.
2HondaLink ® P. 271
■Smartphone Connection
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 279
2 Android Auto P. 282
■App List ( )
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the Home screen.
2 Home Screen P. 227
■Instrument Panel
Selects from three customizable settings for the driver information interface.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
1. Select .
2. Select and hold an icon.
u The screen switches to the customization
screen.
3. Drag and drop the icon to where you want
it to be.
4. Select OK.
u The screen will return to the home
screen.
You can edit, add, or delete the meter cont ents on the driver information interface.
1.
2. Settings
3. System
4. Configuration of Instrument Panel
■Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout
■Customizing the Meter1 Customizing the Meter
You can store up to three customized configurations.
To select or customize a configuration, press Swap
Config. .
When you select Swap Config. during
customization, the settings you changed will be
saved.
When you select during customization, the
settings you changed will not be saved and you will
be returned to the Instrument Panel screen.
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Features
■Editing order
To change the order of the icons on the driver information interface, first select:
1. Edit Order
2. Select the icon you want to move.
u You will see arrows on both sides of the
selected icon.
3. Select the left or right arrow repeatedly to
move the icon to your desired position.
4. Select OK.
u The screen will return to the Instrument
Panel screen.1Editing order
You can use an alternative method to change the
order of the icons. First select:
1. Edit Order
2. Select and hold the icon you want to move.
3. Drag and drop the icon to where you want it to be.
4. Select OK .
u The screen will return to the Instrument Panel
screen.
Edit Order
Select
Arrow icons OK
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