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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 ma nual (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. 35
For Safe Driving P. 36 Seat Belts P. 40 Airbags P. 49
2Instrument Panel P. 87
Indicators P. 88 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 127
2Controls P. 143
Clock P. 144 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 146
Security System P. 181 Windows P. 184
Mirrors P. 209 Seats P. 212
2Features P. 257
Audio System P. 258 Audio System Basic Operation P. 264
Blu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System* P. 365
CabinWatch ®* P. 460 CabinTalk®* P. 461
2Driving P. 463
Before Driving P. 464 Towing a Trailer P. 470
Parking Your Vehicle P. 569 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 580
2Maintenance P. 587
Before Performing Maintenance P. 588 Maintenance MinderTM P. 591
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 617
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 633
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 645
Tools P. 646 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 647
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 663 Fuses P. 669
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 678
2Information P. 683
Specifications P. 684 Identification Numbers P. 686
Warranty Coverages P. 691 Authorized Manuals P. 694
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Contents
Child Safety P. 67Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 85Safety Labels P. 86
Tailgate P. 161 Sliding Doors P. 172
Moonroof* P. 187 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 188
Interior Convenience Items P. 229 Climate Control System P. 250
Audio Error Messages P. 339General Information on the Audio System P. 341
Customized Features P. 413 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 432 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 435
When Driving P. 476 Honda Sensing® P. 509 Braking P. 561
Refueling P. 582 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 585
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 597 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 610
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 621 Battery P. 630 Remote Transmitter Care P. 632
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 635 Clea ning P. 636 Accessories and Modifications P. 642
Engine Does Not Start P. 656If the Battery Is Dead P. 659Overheating P. 661
Emergency Towing P. 676 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 677
When You Cannot Close the Power S liding Doors P. 680 Refueling P. 681
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 687 Reporting Safety Defects P. 688 Emissions Testing P. 689
Customer Service Information P. 695
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 87
ControlsP. 143
FeaturesP. 257
DrivingP. 463
MaintenanceP. 587
Handling the UnexpectedP. 645
InformationP. 683
IndexP. 696
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P35)
Airbags (P49)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P67)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P85)
●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 (P39)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head
restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been
properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P40)
●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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Maintenance (P587)
Under the Hood (P597)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid.
Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull it up, 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 (P610)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P617)
●Replace blades if they leave
streaks across the windshield or
become noisy.
Tires (P621)
●Inspect tires and wheels
regularly.
●Check tire pressures
regularly.
●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P645)
Flat Tire (P647)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire under
the floor between the front seats and the
second row seats.
Indicators Come On
(P 663)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P656)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P669)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P661)
●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 (P676)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
●The steering wheel may be locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right after
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P567)
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.
Canadian models
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Quick Reference Guide
Pulling the electric parking
brake switch does not
release the parking brake.
Why?Pull the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
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.
Why does the gear position
automatically change to
(P
when I open the driver’s
door to check for parking
space lines when
reversing?
●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Close the driver’s door and manually change the gear
position.
2 When opening the driver’s door (P487)
I’m seeing an amber
indicator of a tire with an
exclamation point. What is
that?The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) needs attention.
Check tire pressure.
2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist (P502, 667)
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe DrivingImportant Safety Precautions.............. 36
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features ............ 38
Safety CheckList ................................. 39
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 40
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 43
Seat Belt Inspection ............................ 48
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 49
Types of Airbags ................................ 52
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 52 Knee Airbags ..................................... 57
Side Airbags....................................... 60
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 62
Airbag System Indicators .................... 63
Airbag Care ....................................... 66
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 67
Safety of Infants a nd Small Children... 69
Safety of Larger Children ................... 83
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 85 Safety Labels
Label Locations .................................. 86
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