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This owner's manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
The Navigation Manual is available online at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca (Canada). If you are the first registered owner
of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed
copy of the Navigation Manual within the first six months of
vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
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. 43
For Safe Driving P. 44 Seat Belts P. 48 Airbags P. 57
2Instrument Panel P. 95
Indicators P. 96 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 118
2Controls P. 173
Clock P. 174 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 176
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 202
Interior Convenience Items P. 231
2 Features P. 255
Audio System P. 256 Audio System Basic Operation P. 264, 289
Customized Features P. 382, 390 Honda LogR* P. 414
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 441
2 Driving P. 485
Before Driving P. 486 Towing a Trailer P. 492
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 681 Refueling P. 683
2Maintenance P. 691
Before Performing Maintenance P. 692 Maintenance MinderTM P. 695
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 733
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 750
2Handling the Unexpected P. 759
Tools P. 760 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 761
Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 790 Overheating P. 791
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 809
2 Information P. 813
Specifications P. 814 Identification Numbers P. 816
Emissions Testing P. 820 Warranty Coverages P. 823
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Contents
Child Safety P. 77Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 92Safety Labels P. 93
Hatch P. 192Security System P. 195 Windows P. 198 Moonroof* P. 201
Mirrors P. 220 Seats P. 222
Climate Control System P. 249
Audio Error Messages P. 359 General Information on the Audio System P. 361
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 444, 464 Refuel Recommend P. 483
When Driving P. 493 Honda Sensing ® P. 551 Braking P. 657 Parki ng Your Vehicle P. 669
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 689 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 690
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 707 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 728
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 736 Batt ery P. 747 Remote Transmitter Care P. 749
Cleaning P. 751 Accessories and Modifications P. 756
Handling of the Jack P. 780 Engine Does Not Start P. 781 If the Battery Is Dead P. 786
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 795 Fuses P. 801Emergency Towing P. 808
If You Cannot Open the Hatch P. 810 Refueling P. 811
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 818 Reporting Safety Defects P. 819
Authorized Manuals P. 826 Customer Service Information P. 827 Open Source Licence P. 828
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 43
Instrument PanelP. 95
ControlsP. 173
FeaturesP. 255
DrivingP. 485
MaintenanceP. 691
Handling the UnexpectedP. 759
InformationP. 813
IndexP. 829
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P43)
Airbags (P57)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and your
passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P77)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P92)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P486)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints*,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P48)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P691)
Under the Hood (P707)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add
when necessary.
●Check brake/clutch* fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the driver's side lower corner
of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then raise the
hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in
place.
Lights (P728)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P733)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become
noisy.
Tires (P736)
●Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P759)
Flat Tire (P761)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the temporary tire repair kit.
Indicators Come On
(P795)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Models with a compact spare tire
Models with temporary tire repair kit
Engine Won't Start
(P781)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P801)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P791)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P808)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The Auto Idle Stop* is in operation.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if the remote key has moved outside the
walk away auto lock operating range before all doors
completely close.
2Locking the doors and hatch (Walk away auto lock ®) (P182)
Models with keyless access system
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or any passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
I'm seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Syst em (TPMS) needs attention. If
you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate
the system.
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)* (P540)
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver's seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P* or (N. If so, select any other
position.
U.S. models
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe Driving
Important Safety Precautions.............. 44
Your Vehicle's Safety Features ............ 46
Safety Checklist ................................. 47
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 48
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 53
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 56 Airbags
Airbag System Components ............... 57
Types of Airbags ................................ 60
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 60
Knee Airbags ..................................... 65
Side Airbags....................................... 68
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 71
Airbag System Indicators .................... 73
Airbag Care ....................................... 76 Child Safety
Protecting Child Passengers ............... 77
Safety of Infants and Small Children .... 79
Safety of Larger Children ................... 90
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 92
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 93
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