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392
Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.1 Starting 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 al titudes 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.
Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE
START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry
remote is weak. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 560
The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
1Remote Engine Start
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the smart entry remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the smart entry
remote.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The security system alarm is not set.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open, or any door, or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•Any door is open.
•The telematics unit* malfunction.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on if there
is a problem with the emissions control systems.
•The transmission is in a position other than (P.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1Remote Engine Start
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters* are
activated.
•The seat heaters* and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 207
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 205, 206
* Not available on all models
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497
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 498
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 499Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 500
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 501
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 507Opening the Hood ........................... 508
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 509
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 510
Oil Check ......................................... 511
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 512
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 513Engine Coolant ................................ 515
Transmission Fluid ............................ 517
Brake Fluid ....................................... 518
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 518
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 519
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 524
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 528
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 529
Tire Labeling .................................... 529
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 531
Wear Indicators ............................... 533
Tire Service Life ................................ 533
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 534
Tire Rotation .................................... 535
Winter Tires ..................................... 536
Battery ............................................... 537
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 539
Climate Control System Maintenance..... 540Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 542
Exterior Care.................................... 544
Accessories and Modifications ........ 547
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Index
595
Index
Index
A
AAC................................................... 272, 275
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 478
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 197
Accessories and Modifications ................ 547
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 196
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 446
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator
(Amber) ..................................................... 90
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator (Green) ...................................................... 90
Additives Coolant .................................................. 515
Engine Oil ............................................... 510
Washer ................................................... 518
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 510
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 188
Front Seats.............................................. 179
Head Restraints ............................... 185, 186
Mirrors.................................................... 177
Rear Seats ............................................... 183
Steering Wheel ....................................... 176
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 420
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 210
Changing the Mode................................ 210
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 211
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 541
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 211 Sensor ..................................................... 216
Synchronization Mode ............................. 213
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 210
Air Pressure ....................................... 529, 583
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
After a Collision ......................................... 49
Airbag Care ............................................... 59
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator .............................................. 56, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 57
Sensors ...................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 53
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 55
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 87
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 256
Android Auto ............................................ 295
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 478
Indicator .................................................... 81
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 292
Armrest ..................................................... 188
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 290
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 222
Audio System .................................... 218, 224
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 250
AM/FM Radio .......................................... 256
Android Auto .......................................... 295
Apple CarPlay .......................................... 292
AT&T Hotspot .......................................... 290
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 225 Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 220
Changing the Screen Brightness .............. 251
Display Setup .......................................... 251
Error Messages ........................................ 299
File Manager ........................................... 244
General Information ................................ 302
HD Subchannel ....................................... 258
Home Screen........................................... 230
HondaLink
®........................................... 283
How to Delete a File ................................ 247
How to Transfer a File ............................. 244
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 238
How to Update with a USB Device........... 242
iPod ........................................................ 269
Limitations for Manual Operation ............ 252
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 272, 275
My Honda Music ..................................... 275
Playing AM/FM Radio .............................. 256
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 279
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio .......................... 259
Playing Social Playlist ............................... 281
Reactivating ............................................ 221
Remote Controls ..................................... 222
Security Code .......................................... 221
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 252
Siri Eyes Free ........................................... 291
Status Area ............................................. 235
System Updates....................................... 238
Thef

t Protection ...................................... 221
Updating Apps ........................................ 236
USB Flash Drives .............................. 272, 303
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597
Index
Coat Hook................................................ 201
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 434
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator ............................. 90, 91
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 551, 583
Console Compartment ............................. 192
Controls .................................................... 121
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 515
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 516
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 515
Overheating ............................................ 565
Temperature Gauge ................................ 106
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 400
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 487
Cup Holders .............................................. 194
Customer Service Information ................ 593
Customized Features ............................... 324
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 164
Dead Battery ............................................ 562
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 342
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 211
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 585
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 160
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 177 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 511
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 159
Door Mirrors ............................................. 178
Doors ......................................................... 124
Auto Door Locking .................................. 138
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 138
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 124
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 135
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 127
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 134
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 531
Driver Information Interface ................... 107
Accessing Content ................................... 109
Warning and Information Messages .......... 93
Driving ....................................................... 373
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 446
Automatic Transmission ........................... 400
Braking .................................................... 476
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 390
Shifting Gear ........................................... 401
Starting the Engine .................................. 392
Driving Position Memory System ............. 174
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 541
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 415 Econ Mode
Indicator.................................................... 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 83, 569
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 418
Emergency ................................................ 577
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 587
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 515
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 562
Number................................................... 584
Oil ........................................................... 510
Remote Engine Start................................ 394
Starting ................................................... 392
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 509
Engine Coolant ......................................... 515
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 516
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 515
Overheating ............................................ 565
Temperature Gauge ................................ 106
Engine Oil ................................................. 510
Adding .................................................... 512
Checking................................................. 511
Displaying Maintenance Minder Information ........................................... 502
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 567
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 510
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 156
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 569
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 544
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599
Index
Heater (Steering Wheel).......................... 207
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 204, 205, 206
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 346
High Beam Indicator .................................. 84
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 398
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 343
Honda App License Agreement .............. 304
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 25
HondaLink ®............................................ 283
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 584
Engine and Transmission ......................... 584
Vehicle Identification............................... 584
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message ......... 571
Illumination Control ................................ 173
Button .................................................... 173
Immobilizer System .................................. 149
Indicator ................................................... 85
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Amber) .... 90
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) ..... 90
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 87
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 81
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 82
Auto Idle Stop (Amber) ............................. 87
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 87
Blind spot information ...................... 92, 422
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 78 Brake System (Red) ............................ 78, 569
Charging System ............................... 79, 568
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 90, 91
Econ Mode ................................................ 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 83, 569
Fog Light ................................................... 85
Gear Position ............................................. 79
Hazard Warning ........................................ 84
High Beam ................................................ 84
Immobilizer System .................................... 85
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................... 88
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Green) ............................................ 88, 461
Lights On ................................................... 84
Low Fuel .................................................... 81
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 567
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 84, 570
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 79, 568
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ... 78
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red)................................................ 78, 569
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 89
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 81
Security System Alarm ............................... 85
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 56, 82
System Message ........................................ 86
Turn Signal ................................................ 84
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF ... 83, 419 Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
System ............................................ 82, 418
Information .............................................. 581
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 112
Instrument Panel ........................................ 77
Brightness Control................................... 173
Integrated Sunshades .............................. 203
Intelligent Traction Management
System ..................................................... 416
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4
TM) .................... 426
Interior Lights ........................................... 189
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 177
iPad ........................................................... 303
iPhone ....................................................... 303
iPod ................................................... 269, 303
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 555
Jump Starting ........................................... 562
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 125
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 134
Keys ........................................................... 124
Lockout Prevention.................................. 134
Number Tag ............................................ 125
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 137
Remote Transmitter ................................. 132
Types and Functions ................................ 124
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601
Index
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 510
Viscosity.................................................. 510
Open Source Licenses .............................. 318
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 508
Moonroof ............................................... 155
Power Windows...................................... 152
Tailgate................................................... 139
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 156
Outside Temperature Display ................. 108
Overheating ............................................. 565
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 23, 408
Panic Mode ............................................... 151
Parking ..................................................... 480
Parking Brake ........................................... 476
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ................................................. 569
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ..................................... 78
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator (Red) .......................................... 78
Parking Sensor System ............................. 482
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 57
Passing Indicators ..................................... 160
Phone ........................................................ 115
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ....................... 279
Power Tailgate ......................................... 141 Power Windows
........................................ 152
Precautions While Driving ....................... 399
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 399
Rain ......................................................... 399
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 551
R
Radiator.................................................... 516
Radio (FM/AM) .......................................... 256
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 259
Radio Data System (RDS) .......................... 258
Range ........................................................ 112
RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 258
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 587
Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 215
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 171
Rear Outer Seats Heaters ......................... 206
Rear Seat (Folding Down) ........................ 184
Rear Seats .................................................. 183
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 177
Refueling ................................................... 493
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 106
Gasoline .......................................... 493, 582
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 81
Regulations ............................... 429, 531, 585
Remote Engine Start ................................ 394 Remote Transmitter
................................. 132
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 539
Bulbs ....................................................... 519
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 524
Fuses ............................... 572, 573, 574, 575
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 526
Tires ........................................................ 534
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 586
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 178
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 468
On and Off.............................................. 470
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Indicator .................................................... 89
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Check ............................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 76
Safety Message ............................................. 3
Seat Belts .................................................... 37
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 41
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 39
Checking................................................... 44
Detachable Anchor.................................... 42
Fastening .................................................. 40
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 68
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 38
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