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Index
D
Daytime Running Lights........................... 173
Dead Battery ............................................. 666
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 372
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .................................................. 231
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 693
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 170
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 187
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 600
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 169
Door Mirrors ............................................. 188
Door Outer Handle Ambient Lights ........ 135
Doors ......................................................... 130
Auto Door Locking .................................. 146
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 146
Door Open Message .................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 130
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 143
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 133
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 618
Driver Information Interface (Left Side Area) ........................................ 108
(Right Side Area) ...................................... 108
Switching the Display............................... 109 Driving
...................................................... 415
Automatic Transmission .......................... 441
Braking ................................................... 551
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 432
Shifting Gear ........................................... 442
Starting the Engine.................................. 434
Driving Position Memory System ............ 183
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 451
E
Electric Parking Brake
Switch ..................................................... 551
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 94, 674
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 463
Emergency ................................................ 685
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 695
Engine ....................................................... 692
Coolant ................................................... 604
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 666
Remote Engine Start................................ 436
Starting ................................................... 434
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 598
Engine Coolant ......................................... 604
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 605
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 604
Overheating ............................................ 668
Temperature Gauge ................................ 105 Engine Oil
Adding ................................................... 601
Checking ................................................ 600
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 589
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 670
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 166
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 674
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 80
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 631
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 188F
Features.................................................... 237
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 628
Oil .......................................................... 602
Flat Tire ............................................. 639, 647
Floor Mats ................................................ 630
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 606
Brake ...................................................... 607
Engine Coolant ....................................... 604
Windshield Washer ................................. 607
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 277
Fog Lights ................................................. 173
Indicator ................................................... 97
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 196
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 199
Foot Brake ................................................ 555
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
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Index
Front Seats................................................ 190
Adjusting ................................................ 190
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 547
Fuel ..................................................... 23, 581
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 584
Gauge .................................................... 104
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ....................... 93
Recommendation.................................... 581
Refueling ................................................ 581
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 584
Fuel Fill Door ............................................ 582
Unable to Unlock .................................... 686
Fuses ......................................................... 677
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 683
Locations ................ 677, 679, 680, 681, 682
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 584
Gauge .................................................... 104
Information............................................. 581
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 111
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ....................... 93
Refueling ................................................ 581
Gauge Settings ......................................... 113
Gauges ...................................................... 104
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 444
Glass (care) ............................................... 632
Glove Box ................................................. 211 G-meter
..................................................... 115
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 661
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 637
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 376
Automatic Import of Phone Contacts and
Call History ............................................ 387
Automatic Transferring ............................ 386
Displaying Messages ................................ 399
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 388
HFL Buttons ............................................. 376
HFL Menus .............................................. 380
HFL Status Display ................................... 378
In Case of Emergency .............................. 409
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 379
Making a Call .......................................... 389
Options During a Call .............................. 393
Phone Setup ............................................ 382
Receiving a Call ....................................... 392
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 397
Ring Tone ................................................ 386
Selecting a Phone .................................... 398
To Set Up a Text Message Options ........... 396
Hazard Warning Button ............................... 6
HD Radio
TM................................................ 280
Head Restraints ................................. 202, 206
Headlights ................................................. 170
Aiming .................................................... 608
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 174 Automatic Operation............................... 171
Dimming ......................................... 170, 173
Operating................................................ 170
Head-Up Display ....................................... 122
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 180
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 226
Heated Windshield ................................... 180
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 226
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 227, 228
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 376
High Beam Indicator .................................. 97
High Temperature Indicator (Red)............ 93
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 439
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 373
Honda App License Agreement .............. 325
I
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission ......................... 692
Vehicle Identification ............................... 692
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 666
Illumination Control ................................. 181
Button..................................................... 181
Immobilizer System .................................. 157
Indicator.................................................... 98
Indicators .................................................... 84
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ........................................ 99
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow (White/Green)............................. 100
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow Interval ....................................... 100
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 94
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 97
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 91
Auto Idle Stop OFF..................................... 91
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ............................. 92
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 91
Automatic Brake Hold........................ 88, 556
Automatic Brake Hold System ............ 88, 556
Blind spot information System ................. 472
Charging System ............................... 89, 671
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 100
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 94, 674
Fog Light ................................................... 97
Gear Position ............................................. 89
High Beam................................................. 97
High Temperature (Red) ............................. 93
Immobilizer System .................................... 98
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) ................................................. 101
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(White/Green) ........................................ 101
Lights On ................................................... 97
Low Fuel (Amber) ...................................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 670
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............................. 96
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ................. 89
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 89, 671 Parking Brake a
nd Brake System
(Amber) ........................................... 88, 673
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ................................. 86, 87, 672, 673
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 101
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 103
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 38, 93
Security System Alarm ............................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 59, 94
System Message ........................................ 99
Transmission System.......................... 90, 676
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............... 97
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 95, 464
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 95, 463
VSA ® OFF ................................................ 464
Information .............................................. 689
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 111
Instrument Panel ........................................ 83
Brightness Control................................... 181
Interior Lights ........................................... 208
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 187
iPad ........................................................... 323
iPhone ....................................................... 323
iPod ................................................... 294, 323
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 643
K
Key Number Tag...................................... 132
Keyless Access System .............................. 133
Keys ........................................................... 130
Number Tag............................................ 132
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 145
Remote Transmitter ................................ 139
Types and Functions................................ 130
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 441
Knee Airbag ............................................... 53
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 514
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 68, 74
Legal Information .................................... 337
License Information ................................. 340
Lights ................................................ 170, 608
Automatic............................................... 171
Bulb Replacement ................................... 608
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 173
High Beam Indicator ................................. 97
Interior.................................................... 208
Light Switches......................................... 170
Lights On Indicator .................................... 97
Turn Signals ............................................ 169
Load Limits ............................................... 419
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 130
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 146
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 145
From Inside ............................................. 143
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Index
From Outside .......................................... 133
Keys........................................................ 130
Using a Key............................................. 141
Low Battery Charge ................................. 671
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ...................... 93
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 670
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 490
Lower Anchors ........................................... 68
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................ 691
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 419
Lumbar Support ....................................... 191
M
Maintenance.................................... 112, 585
Battery .................................................... 624
Brake Fluid .............................................. 607
Cleaning ................................................. 629
Climate Control System .......................... 628
Coolant .................................................. 604
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 589
Oil .......................................................... 600
Precautions ............................................. 586
Radiator .................................................. 605
Remote Transmitter ........................ 626, 627
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 608
Safety ..................................................... 587
Service Items ........................................... 591
Tires........................................................ 615
Transmission Fluid ................................... 606
Under the Hood ...................................... 595 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.............. 89, 671
Map Light Switches .................................. 209
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 419
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 104
Mirrors ....................................................... 187
Adjusting ................................................. 187
Door ........................................................ 188
Exterior .................................................... 188
Interior Rearview ..................................... 187
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 634
MP3 ........................................................... 297
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 297
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 571
N
Navigation........................................ 111, 126
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 692
O
Odometer.................................................. 105
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 432
Oil (Engine) Adding .................................................... 601
Checking ................................................. 600
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 589
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................ 670
Open Source Licenses ............................... 339 Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 596
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 163
Power Windows ...................................... 160
Tailgate ................................................... 147
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ....................................... 166
Outside Temperature Display .................. 105
Overheating .............................................. 668
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) .......... 449
Panic Mode ............................................... 159
Panoramic Roof ........................................ 163
Parking ...................................................... 560
Parking Brake ........................................... 551
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Amber) ............................................. 88, 673
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 86, 87, 672, 673
Parking Sensor System ............................. 562
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 60
Passing Indicators ..................................... 170
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ........................ 300
Power Monitor ......................................... 107
Power Tailgate ......................................... 149
Power Windows ....................................... 160
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Index
Precautions While Driving........................ 440
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle................................................... 440
Rain ......................................................... 440
Pregnant Women ....................................... 43
Puncture (Tire) .................................. 639, 647
R
Radar Sensor............................................. 549
Radiator ..................................................... 605
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 277
Radio (SiriusXM ®)...................................... 281
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 695
Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel................................. 234
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ...................................................... 180
Rear Seat Reminder .................................. 200
Rear Seats Second Row Seat ..................................... 195
Third Row Seat ........................................ 199
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 187
Refueling ................................................... 581
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 104
Gasoline .......................................... 581, 690
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ........................ 93
Regulations ............................... 469, 618, 693
Remote Engine Start ................................ 436
Checking Door Lock Status ...................... 140
Remote Transmitter .................................. 139 Removing the Second Row Center
Seat .......................................................... 198
Replacement Battery ............................................ 626, 627
Bulbs ....................................................... 608
Fuses ....................... 677, 679, 680, 681, 682
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 613
Tires ........................................................ 621
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 610
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 694
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 110
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 188
Road Departure Mitigation ..................... 535
On and Off.............................................. 538
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Checklist .......................................... 36
Safety Labels ............................................... 81
Safety Message ............................................. 2
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 .................................................. 72
Pregnant Women ...................................... 43
Reminder .................................................. 38 Warning Indicator ............................... 38, 93
Seat Heaters ..................................... 227, 228
Seats .......................................................... 190
Adjusting ................................................ 190
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 191
Front Seats.............................................. 190
Rear Seats ....................................... 195, 199
Seat Control Interface ............................. 192
Seat Heaters ................................... 227, 228
Second Row Seat .................................... 195
Third Row Seat ....................................... 199
Ventilation .............................................. 227
Second Row Outer Seats Heaters ............ 228
Second Row Seat (Folding Down) ........... 196
Security System ........................................ 157
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 98
Select Button ............................................ 442
Operation ............................................... 444
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 67
Sequential Mode ...................................... 448
Sequential Mode Operation ................... 449
Setting the Clock ...................................... 128
SH-AWD ® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 466
Shift Button ........................................ 21, 442
Shift Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 442
Shifting (Transmission) ...................... 21, 442
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 41
Side Airbags ............................................... 56
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Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 58
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 281
Smart Shortcuts ........................................ 262
Snow Tires ................................................ 623
Social Playlist ............................................ 303
Sonar Sensors ........................................... 550
Spare Tire ......................................... 639, 691
Spark Plugs ............................................... 690
Specifications ........................................... 690
Specified Fuel ................................... 581, 690
Speed Limit Information ......................... 106
Speedometer ............................................ 104
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 48
Starting Assist Brake Function ................ 462
Starting the Engine .................................. 434
Does Not Start ........................................ 662
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 666
Remote Engine Start ............................... 436
Steering Wheel ........................................ 186
Adjusting ................................................ 186
Heater .................................................... 226
Stopping ................................................... 560
Summer Tires ............................................ 623
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 216
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®).............................................. 466
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 48
Surround View Camera System ............... 573
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................ 6, 7, 166
Synchronized Mode ................................. 232 System Message Indicator
.......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 265
T
Tailgate..................................................... 147
Unable to Open ....................................... 687
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 105
Outside Temperature Display ................... 105
Temperature Sensor ................................. 105
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 648
Third Row Seat (Folding Down) .............. 199
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 197
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 215
Time (Setting) ........................................... 128
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 467, 675
Tire Pressure Moni toring System (TPMS)
Indicator .................................................... 96
Tire Pressure Monito ring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 467
Indicator .................................................. 675
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 647
Tires ........................................................... 615
Air Pressure ..................................... 616, 691
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 615
Inspection ................................................ 615
Labeling .................................................. 616
Puncture (Flat Tire) ........................... 639, 647
Regulations ............................................. 618
Rotation .................................................. 622 Spare Tire ........................................ 639, 691
Summer .................................................. 623
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 648
Tire Chains .............................................. 623
Tire Repair Kit.......................................... 647
Wear Indicators ....................................... 620
Winter..................................................... 623
Tools .......................................................... 638
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 422
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 425
Load Limits .............................................. 422
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 431
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 685
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator.................................................... 96
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
with Tire Fill Assist .................................. 467
Indicator.................................................. 675
Traffic Jam Assist ...................................... 523
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 541
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 429
Transmission ....................................... 21, 442
Automatic ......................................... 21, 442
Fluid ........................................................ 606
Gear Position Indicator ...................... 89, 444
Indicator.................................................. 676
Number................................................... 692
Sequential Mode ..................................... 448
Transmission System Indicator.................................................... 90
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Trip Computer........................................... 110
Trip Meter ................................................. 110
Troubleshooting ....................................... 637
Blown Fuse .............. 677, 679, 680, 681, 682
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 28
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 28
Emergency Towing .................................. 685
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 662
Noise When Braking .................................. 30
Overheating............................................. 668
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................. 639, 647
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 28, 145
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
True Touchpad Interface .......................... 245
Turn Signals ............................................... 169
Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) ...................... 97
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 217
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 133
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ....................................................... 143
USB Flash Drives ................................ 297, 324
USB Ports ................................................... 239
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 692
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 125
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 463
OFF Button .............................................. 464
OFF Indicator ............................................. 95
System Indicator ................................ 95, 463
Viscosity (Oil) ............................................ 691
Voice Control Operation .......................... 274
Voice Recognition ................................... 274
Voice Recognition Screen ........................ 275
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 463
W
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 670
Warning Labels ........................................... 81
Warnings ................................................... 112
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 697
Watts ......................................................... 690
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 620
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 643
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 305
Window Washers ..................................... 177
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 607
Switch ..................................................... 177
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 160Windshield
............................................... 177
Cleaning ................................................. 632
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 231
Washer Fluid ........................................... 607
Wiper Blades........................................... 610
Wipers and Washers ............................... 177
Winter Tires .............................................. 623
Snow Tires .............................................. 623
Tire Chains.............................................. 623
Wipers and Washers ................................ 177
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 178
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 610
Front....................................................... 177
Rear ........................................................ 179
Wireless Charger ...................................... 222
WMA ......................................................... 297
Worn Tires ................................................ 615
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