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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 41
For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 54
2Instrument Panel P. 87
Indicators P. 88 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 123
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 139
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 160
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 185
2 Features P. 205
Audio System P. 206 Audio System Basic Operation P. 212
Customized Features P. 308 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 336
2 Driving P. 373
Before Driving P. 374 Towing a Trailer P. 379
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 455 Refueling P. 457
2 Maintenance P. 477
Before Performing Maintenance P. 478 Maintenance MinderTM P. 481
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 502
Climate Control System Main tenance P. 517 Cleaning P. 519
2Handling the Unexpected P. 527
If a Tire Goes Flat P. 528 Handling of the Jack P. 540
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 551
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 568
2 Information P. 571
Specifications P. 572 Identification Numbers P. 574
Emissions Testing P. 577 Warranty Coverages P. 578
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Quick Reference Guide
Deceleration Paddle Selector (P 394)
When you release the accelerator pedal, yo u can control the rate of deceleration
without releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
four stages of deceleration.
Pull the
( + selector for a few seconds when yo u want to cancel the deceleration
paddle selector.
●When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change
temporarily, and the stage will ap pear in the instrument panel.
●When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and
the stage along with M will appear in the instrument panel.
When SPORT mode is
OFF, the deceleration
stage appears. When SPORT mode is
ON, The deceleration
stage and
M appear.
(- Paddle
Selector( + Paddle
Selector Deceleration stage
VSA
® On and Off (P 429)
●The Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
●VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you turn on the power system.
●To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and hold the button until
you hear a beep.
CMBSTM On and Off
(P 448)
●When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBSTM can help you to
reduce the vehicle sp eed and the severity
of the collision.
●The CMBSTM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
●To turn the CMBSTM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P 431)
●Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
●The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you turn on the power system.
●A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Continued
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which ca n result in harm or death. Even if the
climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended as the
climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the POWER button twice with your foot off the
brake pedal to change the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
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●Appears when you close th e door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring th e smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 162
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 516
●Appears if the smart entry remote’s battery is too
weak to turn on the power system or the key is not
within operating range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the back of the smart entry remote into contact
with the POWER button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 543
●Appears when you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.
2Turning on the Power P. 380
●Appears when the POWER button is pressed while
driving.
2 Emergency Power System Off P. 544
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the outside temperature is low.●In extremely cold climates, keep the vehicle stored in a
garage or connect the charging connector.
2 Charging P. 460
●Appears when the engine starts automatically when
the engine has not started for a long time.
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●Appears when the vehicle can run only in EV because
the failure that cannot gene rate power by the engine
failure or generator failure etc occurs.
●The estimated distance you can travel on the
remaining power is displayed.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when you are unable to select the HV
Charge because the High Voltage battery charge
level is at maximum limit (12 segments) of the HV
Charge.
2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD Plug-in (intelligent Multi-
Mode Drive Plug-in) P. 11
●Appears if the drive mode cannot be changed due to
certain situations, such as a system error or adverse
driving conditions.
—
Canadian models
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface
The driver information interface shows the odometer, trip meter, outside
temperature indicator, and other gauges. It also displays important messages such
as warnings and other helpful information.
Press the (display/information) butt on and press or to change the
display. Press ENTER to see detailed information.
*1:You can add the content using the audio/information screen.
■Switching the Display1Switching the Display
You can edit, add, or delete the meter contents using
the audio/information screen. 2 Customizing the Meter P. 221
Press , ,
or .Speed Unit &
Disp OFF
ECO Drive
Display
Power Flow
Monitor
Customize
Warning
Messages Audio
Average Speed/
Elapsed Time Average/
Instant Fuel
Economy
Range Maintenance
Minder
TMAverage Fuel
Economy
Records
Phone
Press ENTER .
(Display/
Information) Button
*1 Navigation &
Co

mpass
Mail
*1
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 308
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 308
1Turn-by-Turn Directions
The driver information in terface shows a compass
when the route guidance is not used.
You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance. 2 Customized Features P. 308
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated distance you can travel
on the remaining power and fuel. This
estimate is based on the fuel economy and
energy consumption of your previous trips
and the remaining high voltage battery charge
level.
Shows the average fuel economy for the last
three driving cycles (1 – 3), and the current
driving cycle (0) in mpg or l/100 km.
Each time you set the power mode to ON, the
display is updated, and the oldest record is
deleted.
■Range1Range
The displayed ra nge may change even when the
vehicle is stationary.
■Average Fuel Economy Records
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