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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the steering wheel is locked.•Move the steering wheel left and right while pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
•Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.•Change the power mo de to VEHICLE OFF.
2ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 160
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the remote inside the vehicle.•Disappears when you bring the remote back inside the
vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Remote Reminder P. 162
•Appears when the remote battery becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Remote Battery P. 541
•Appears if the remote battery is too weak to start the
engine or the key is not within operating range to
start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.•Bring the remote in front of the ENGINE START/STOP
button to be touched with.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 563
●Appears three seconds after the To Start, Hold
Remote Near Start Button , then To Start Engine
messages appeared sequentially.●Unless you bring the keyless remote in front of the
ENGINE START/STOP button, this message does not
appear.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 563
Canada
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you try to change the gear position
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.• Release your foot off the acce lerator pedal, then select
a shift button.
• Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
• Appears if you change the gear position to
(R while
the vehicle is moving forward, or to
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
• Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
●Appears when you set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF, if the rear doors were opened shortly before or
after the vehicle was powered on.●Check the rear seat for passengers or items before
exiting the vehicle.
2 Rear Seat Reminder P. 189
•Appears when you press the (P button but it is not
engaged due to low ATF temperature.• Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.
•Appears when depressing the accelerator pedal
while the gear position is in
(N.
•Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. When
driving, depress the brake pedal and change the gear
position.
•Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s
door while the engine is running by remote engine
start.
2 Remote Engine Start* P. 398
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 126
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 128
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength .... 130Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 131
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 139
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 141
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 142
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 143
Security System ................................ 153
Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 156
Moonroof*........................................ 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 160
Turn Signals ..................................... 163
Light Switches.................................. 164
Fog Lights
*...................................... 167
Daytime Running Lights ................... 168
Auto High-Beam .............................. 169
Wipers and Washers ........................ 172
Rear Defogger/Heat ed Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 175
Brightness Control ........................... 177
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 178 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 180
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 181
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 182
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats ...................................... 183
Rear Seats........................................ 187
Armrest ........................................... 193
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 194
Interior Convenience Items .............. 197
Climate Control System ................... 215
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the keyless remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
keyless remote until it clicks.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 153
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start th e engine using the keyless
remote.
2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 398
Models with remote engine start
Keyless Remote
■Built-in Key
Release Knob Built-in Key
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to lo cate the keyless remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.1Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless remote and the
vehicle consumes the ke yless remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uPrecautions for Openi ng/Closing the Tailgate
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Controls
The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tail gate button in the driver side control
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access
*.
The power tailgate can be opened/c losed when the transmission is in
(P.
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.
•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
3WARNING
Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in
the path of the tailgate can cause serious
injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing
the power tailgate.
Models with power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
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Controls
Press the power tailgate button for more than
one second to operate when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is moving, it will reverse direction.
■Customizing when to open the tailgate
Anytime: The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the
default setting.
When Unlocked: The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.
2Customized Features P. 329
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate*
If you close the power tail gate when all the doors are
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
If you replace the battery or the power tailgate fuse
while the tailgate is open, the power tailgate may be
disabled. The power tail gate resumes once you
manually close the tailgate.
Installing aftermarket components other than
genuine Honda a ccessories on the power tailgate
may prevent it from fully opening or closing.
Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you
get your cargo in and out.
Make sure the power tailgat e is fully closed before
you start the vehicle.
The beeper sounds when you start driving while the
power tailgate is still open, or closing.
Power
Tailgate
Button
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is op ened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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