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uuOverheating uHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the Engine
temperature too hot. Do not drive.
Allow engine to cool. message on the
driver information interface disappears.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the driver information
interface.
If the Engine temperature too hot. Do no t drive. Allow engine to cool.
message does not appear, resume driving. If it appears again, contact a dealer for
repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
Reserve Tank
MIN

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Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2
Capacity Change 3.9 US qt (3.7 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.4 US qt (3.2 L)
Change
including
filter
3.7 US qt (3.5 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.51 US gal (5.72 L)
(change including the remaining
0.17 US gal (0.65 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models with 17 inch wheel
*2: Models with 18 inch wheel
Regular
Size215/50R17 91H*1
235/40R18 91W*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
Front
33 (230 [2.3])*1
33 (225 [2.25])*2
Rear
33 (230 [2.3])*1
32 (220 [2.2])*2
Compact
Spare Size
T125/80D16 97M
*1
T125/85D16 99M*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])
60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7J*1
18 x 8J*2
Compact Spare16 x 4T

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uuSpecifications u
Information
■
Brake Fluid
■ Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2
Capacity Change 2.9 US qt (2.7 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.56 US gal (5.90 L)
(change including the remaining
0.17 US gal (0.65 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Models with 16 inch wheel
*2: Models with 18 inch wheel
Regular
Size215/55R16 93H*1
235/40R18 91W*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])Front32 (220 [2.2])*1
33 (225 [2.25])*2
Rear32 (220 [2.2])*1, *2
Compact
Spare Size
T125/80D16 97M
*1
T125/85D16 99M*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 7J*1
18 x 8J*2
Compact Spare16 x 4T

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 447
Operation ................................................ 448
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 560
Accessories and Modifications ................. 636
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 214
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ........................................... 494
Adding the Coolant .................................. 605
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 605
Engine Oil ................................................ 598
Washer .................................................... 609
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 598
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 206
Clock ....................................................... 154
Front Head Restraints............................... 204
Front Seats .............................................. 198
Mirrors .................................................... 196
Rear Seats................................................ 201
Sound.............................................. 238, 280
Steering Wheel ........................................ 195
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 461 Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 222
Changing the Mode ........................ 222, 223
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 224
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 630
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 223
Sensor ..................................................... 227
Synchronization Mode............................. 226
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 222
Air Pressure ............................... 618, 677, 679
Airbags ........................................................ 51
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 57
After a Collision ........................................ 54
Airbag Care............................................... 70
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 59
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 54
Indicator.............................................. 67, 95
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 68
Sensors ..................................................... 51
Side Airbags .............................................. 62
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 65
AM/FM Radio .................................... 240, 286
Android Auto ................................... 258, 326
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 560
Indicator.................................................... 95
Apple CarPlay ................................... 254, 319
Armrest ..................................................... 206
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 234 Audio System
........................... 230, 237, 262
Adjusting the Sound ....................... 238, 280
Android Auto.................................. 258, 326
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 264
Display Setup .................................. 239, 281
Error Messages ....................................... 332
General Information................................ 334
Home Screen .......................................... 269
How to Update ....................................... 275
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 278
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 279
iPod ................................................ 242, 301
Limitations for Manual Operation ............................. 282, 391, 411
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 245, 304
Reactivating ............................................ 233
Recommended Devices ........................... 335
Remote Controls ..................................... 234
Security Code ......................................... 233
Selecting an Audio Source ...................... 282
Start Up .................................................. 263
Status Area ............................................. 274
System Updates ...................................... 275
System Updates Settings ......................... 276
Theft Protection ...................................... 233
USB Flash Drives...................................... 335
USB Port(s) .............................................. 231
Wallpaper Setup ..................................... 267
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 264
Authorized Manuals ................................ 688
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 169

692
Index
Continuously Variable TransmissionCreeping ................................................. 442
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Kickdown ................................................ 442
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 26, 444, 446
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 655
Shifting............................................ 443, 445
Controls ..................................................... 153
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 605
Adding the Coolant ................................. 605
Overheating............................................. 656
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) ........................................... 442
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 569
Cup Holders ............................................... 211
Customer Service Information ................. 689
Customize Display ..................... 124, 136, 151
Customized Features ................ 126, 355, 363
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 186
Dead Battery ............................................. 652
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 362, 385
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 224
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 681
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 183
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 196
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 599 Directional Signals (Turn Signal)
............. 182
Display Setup .................................... 239, 281
Door Mirrors ............................................. 197
Doors ......................................................... 156
Auto Door Locking .................................. 169
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 169
Door Open Message.................................. 41
Keys ........................................................ 156
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 159
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 620
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 450
Driver Attention Monitor ................ 119, 144
Driver Information Interface ... 113, 135, 138
Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 59
Driving ...................................................... 429
Braking ................................................... 554
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 442
Shifting Position .............................. 443, 445
Starting the Engine.................................. 436
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 630
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 14
ECON Button ............................................ 449
Elapsed Time .................................... 118, 143
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 96, 662
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 459
Emergency ................................................ 670
Emergency Engine Stop ........................... 651
Emergency Trunk Opener ............... 172, 672
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 683
Engine Coolant .................................................. 605
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 652
Oil .......................................................... 598
Starting................................................... 436
Engine Coolant ........................................ 605
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Overheating ............................................ 656
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 598
Adding ................................................... 601
Checking ................................................ 599
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 180
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 84
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 633
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 197

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Index
F
Features.................................................... 229
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 630
Oil .......................................................... 602
Flat Tire ..................................................... 641
Floor Mats ................................................ 632
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 608
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 607
Engine Coolant ....................................... 605
Windshield Washer ................................. 609
FM/AM Radio ................................... 240, 286
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 98
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 201
Foot Brake ................................................ 557
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 54
Front Head Restraints .............................. 204
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 220
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 198
Front Wide View Camera ........................ 551
Fuel ..................................................... 28, 575
Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 141
Economy................................................. 578
Gauge .................................................... 110
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 116, 141
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 95
Range ............................................. 116, 141
Recommendation.................................... 575
Refueling ........................................ 575, 673 Fuel Economy
............................................ 578
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 28, 576
Fuses .......................................................... 664
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 668
Locations ......................................... 664, 666
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Average Fuel Economy .................... 116, 141
Economy ................................................. 578
Gauge ..................................................... 110
Information ............................................. 575
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 116, 141
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Refueling ......................................... 575, 673
Gauges ...................................................... 109
Glass (care) ........................................ 631, 634
Glove Box .................................................. 209
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 639
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 389, 409
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 401, 419
Automatic Transferring .................... 399, 418
Favorite Contacts ............................. 402, 420
HFL Buttons ..................................... 389, 409
HFL Menus ...................................... 392, 412
HFL Status Display ........................... 391, 411 In Case of Emergency .............................. 426
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 391, 411
Making a Call .................................. 404, 422
Options During a Call ...................... 408, 425
Phone Setup.................................... 394, 414
Receiving a Call ............................... 407, 424
Ring Tone........................................ 399, 418
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 8
HD Radio
TM............................................... 287
Headlights ................................................. 183
Aiming .................................................... 610
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 187
Automatic Operation............................... 184
Dimming ................................................. 183
Operating................................................ 183
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 219
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 220
Heaters (Rear Seat) ................................... 221
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 389, 409
High Beam Indicator .................................. 98
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 440
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 386
Honda App License Agreement .............. 336
Honda Sensing ®................................ 29, 473
HondaLink® ............................................. 310

695
Index
Load Limits............................................... 433
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 156
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 169
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 168
From Inside ............................................. 166
From Outside .......................................... 159
Keys........................................................ 156
Using a Key............................................. 164
Low Battery Charge ................................. 659
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 95
Low Oil Pressure Warning ....................... 658
Low Remote Key Signal Strength ........... 158
Low Speed Braking Control .................... 488
Lower Anchors ........................................... 76
Lubricant Specifications Chart ........ 676, 678
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 433
M
Maintenance............................................ 581
Adding the Coolant ................................ 605
Battery .................................................... 627
Brake Fluid .............................................. 608
Cleaning ......................................... 631, 633
Climate Control System .......................... 630
Coolant .................................................. 605
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 585
Oil .......................................................... 599
Precautions ............................................. 582
Remote Transmitter ................................ 629
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 610 Safety ...................................................... 583
Service Items ........................................... 590
Tires ........................................................ 617
Transmission Fluid ................................... 607
Under the Hood ...................................... 595
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 93, 659
Map Lights ................................................ 208
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 433
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 109
Mirrors ....................................................... 196
Adjusting ................................................. 196
Door ........................................................ 197
Exterior .................................................... 197
Interior Rearview ..................................... 196
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 636
Moonroof .................................................. 179
MP3 ................................................... 245, 304
Multi-Information Display Switching the Display ...................... 113, 139
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 573
N
Navigation................................................ 143
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 680
O
Odometer................................................. 110
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 598
Adding .................................................... 601
Checking................................................. 599
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 586
Low Oil Pressure Warning........................ 658
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 598
Viscosity .................................................. 598
Open Source Licenses ............................... 350
Opening
Hood....................................................... 597
Trunk ...................................................... 672
Opening/Closing
Moonroof ............................................... 179
Power Windows ...................................... 176
Trunk ...................................................... 170
Outside Temperature Display .................. 111
Overheating .............................................. 656
P
Paddle Shifters
(7-Speed Manual Shift Mode) ................ 447
Panic Mode ............................................... 175
Parking ...................................................... 562
Parking Brake ........................................... 554
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 92, 661
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator
(Red) .................................... 90, 91, 660, 661