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628
Handling the Unexpected
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the trunk.
2. Pull the release cord towards you.
u The release cord unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
3. Open the fuel fill door.
2 How to Refuel P. 516
■What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Release Cord
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629
Handling the Unexpected
If You Cannot Open the Trunk
If you cannot open the trunk, use the following procedure.1.Remove the cover located behind the rear
seat.
2. Insert the key into the cylinder and turn the
key to the right.
u The trunk unlocks and opens.
■What to Do If Unable to Open the Trunk1If You Cannot Open the Trunk
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Push
Cover
Key
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Index
645
Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 492
Accessories and Modifications ................ 576
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 189
AcuraLink® .............................................. 358
AcuraWatch
TM.................................... 23, 416
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ............................ 93, 431
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Additives Coolant .......................................... 544, 546
Engine Oil ............................................... 536
Washer ................................................... 549
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 536
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 179
Front Seats.............................................. 168
Head Restraints ....................................... 174
Mirrors.................................................... 165
Steering Wheel ....................................... 164
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 407
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System) .................................................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 199
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 200
Air Pressure ...................................... 556, 633
Airbags ....................................................... 43
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 49 Airbag Care ............................................... 60
Driver’s Knee Airbag .................................. 51
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 46
Indicator .............................................. 57, 88
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 58
Sensors ...................................................... 43
Side Airbags .............................................. 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 238
Android Auto ............................................ 272
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 492
Indicator .................................................... 88
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 268
Armrest ..................................................... 179
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 266
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 208
Audio System ............................................ 204
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 233
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 214
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 206
Display Setup ........................................... 234
Error Messages ........................................ 276
General Information ................................ 279
Home Screen ........................................... 218
How to Update Wirelessly ........................ 227
How to Update with a USB Device ........... 231
How to use Siri Eyes Free ......................... 267
iPod ......................................................... 255
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 234
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 258 Reactivating ............................................ 207
Remote Controls ..................................... 208
Security Code .......................................... 207
Status Area ............................................. 223
System Updates....................................... 227
Theft Protection ...................................... 207
True Touchpad Interface.......................... 211
USB Flash Drives .............................. 258, 281
USB Ports ................................................ 205
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 214
Authorized Manuals ................................ 643
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 135
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 154
Indicator.................................................... 90
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 398
OFF Button .............................................. 400
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 490
Indicator............................................ 82, 490
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 167
Automatic Lighting .................................. 151
Automatic Transmission ........................... 381
Creeping ................................................. 381
Kickdown ................................................ 381
Operating the Shift Button ................ 20, 384
Shifting ................................................... 382
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 206
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 103
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Index
B
BatteryCharging (Battery) ................................... 567
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 613
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 564
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ...................................... 184
Blind spot information System ................ 413
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 261
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®................... 329
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 485
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 492
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 490
Brake Assist System ................................. 493
Fluid ........................................................ 549
Foot Brake ............................................... 489
Indicator ................................ 80, 81, 82, 615
Indicator (Red) ......................................... 617
Parking Brake .......................................... 485
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 159
Built-in Key ................................................ 121
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 550
Brake, Rear Turn Si gnal and Taillight/Rear
Side Marker Lights ................................. 551
Fog Lights ................................................ 550
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights.... 550
Headlights ............................................... 550
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 551 Puddle Lights........................................... 551
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 551
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 550
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 551
Bulb Specifications ................................... 632
C
CAMERA Button....................................... 508
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 369, 371
Certification Label .................................... 634
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 550
Charging System Indicator ................. 83, 613
Child Safety ................................................. 61
Childproof Door Locks............................. 134
Child Seat .................................................... 61
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants................................. 63
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 64
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt .................................................. 69
Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 63
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 65
Using a Tether ........................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 134
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 573
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 571
Client Service Information ....................... 644Climate Control System
........................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 199
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Sensors ................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 200
Clock ......................................................... 118
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 420
Coat Hooks ............................................... 186
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 420
Compact Spare Tire (Optional) ....... 596, 633
Console Compartment ............................. 183
Controls .................................................... 117
Coolant (Engine) .............................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................ 547
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 609
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 381
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 500
Cup Holders .............................................. 184
Customized Features ............................... 302
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 153
Dead Battery ............................................ 606
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 325
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Index
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 199
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 635
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 150
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 165
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 537
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 149
Door Mirrors ............................................. 166
Doors ........................................................ 120
Auto Door Locking.................................. 135
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 135
Door Open Indicator ................................. 35
Keys........................................................ 120
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .............................................. 15, 132
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................. 123
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 558
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 108
Driving ...................................................... 367
Automatic Transmission .......................... 381
Braking ................................................... 485
Shifting Gear .......................................... 382
Starting the Engine ................................. 374
Driving Position Memory System ............ 162
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 570
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 392E
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 88, 616
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 405
Emergency ................................................ 627
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 637
Engine ....................................................... 634
Coolant ........................................... 544, 546
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Oil ........................................................... 536
Remote Engine Start ................................ 376
Starting ................................................... 374
Engine Coolant ................................. 544, 546
Adding the Coolant ................................. 547
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 545
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 544
Overheating ............................................ 609
Temperature Gauge .................................. 97
Engine Oil ................................................. 536
Adding .................................................... 539
Checking ................................................. 537
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 612
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 536
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ........... 612
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 146
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 573
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 166
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 570
Oil ........................................................... 540
Flat Tire ..................................................... 581
Floor Mats ................................................. 572
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 548
Brake ...................................................... 549
Engine Coolant ............................... 544, 546
Windshield Washer ................................. 549
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 238
Fog Lights ................................................. 153
Indicator.................................................... 90
Foot Brake ................................................ 489
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 46
Front Seats ................................................ 168
Adjusting ................................................ 168
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 482
Fuel ...................................................... 22, 515
Economy ................................................. 518
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Range ..................................................... 103
Recommendation ............................ 515, 632
Refueling................................................. 515
Fuel Economy ........................................... 518
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 22, 516
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Index
Fuses.......................................................... 620
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 626
Locations ................................................. 620
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 518
Gauge ....................................................... 97
Information ............................................. 515
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 103
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Refueling ................................................. 515
Gauges ......................................................... 97
Glass (care) ........................................ 572, 574
Glove Box .................................................. 182
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 579
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 329
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 340
Automatic Transferring ............................ 339
Displaying Messages ................................ 352
Favorite Contacts ..................................... 341
HFL Buttons ............................................. 329
HFL Menus .............................................. 333
HFL Status Display.................................... 331
In Case of Emergency .............................. 362
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 332 Making a Call .......................................... 342
Options During a Call .............................. 346
Phone Setup............................................ 335
Receiving a Call ....................................... 345
Receiving a Text Message ........................ 350
Ringtone ................................................. 339
Selecting a Phone .................................... 351
To Set Up a Text Message Options .......... 349
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 6
HD Radio
TM................................................ 241
Head Restraints ........................................ 174
Headlights ................................................. 150
Aiming .................................................... 550
Auto High-Beam System.......................... 154
Automatic Operation............................... 151
Dimming ......................................... 150, 153
Operating................................................ 150
Head-Up Display ....................................... 112
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 196
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 194, 195
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 329
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 379
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ............ 326
Honda App License Agreement .............. 282
I
Identification Numbers............................ 634
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Transmission
Number .............................................. 634
Illumination Control ................................ 159
Immobilizer System .................................. 139
Indicator ................................................... 91
Indicators .................................................... 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) ............................. 93
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green) .................... 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 88
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 90
Auto Idle Stop (Green) .............................. 85
Auto Idle Stop OFF .................................... 85
Auto Idle Stop Suspend............................. 86
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) ................. 85
Automatic Brake Hold ....................... 82, 490
Automatic Brake Hold System ........... 82, 490
Charging System............................... 83, 613
Cruise Mode Indicator (White/Green) ........ 94
Door and Trunk Open ............................... 35
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System ............................................ 88, 616
Engine Oil Pressure Low Warning ............ 612
Fog Light .................................................. 90
High Beam ................................................ 90
Immobilizer System ................................... 91
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Index
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Amber) .................................................. 93
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/ Green) .................................................... 93
Lights On .................................................. 90
Low Fuel ................................................... 87
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 89, 409, 411
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Gear
Selection Indicator................................... 83
Maintenance Minder................................. 92
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 83, 614
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) .......................................... 82, 617
Parking Brake and Brake
System (Red) ..................... 80, 81, 615, 617
Safety Support Indicator (Amber) .............. 94
Safety Support Indicato r (Green/Gray) ....... 96
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 37, 87
Security System Alarm............................... 91
Shift Position............................................. 83
Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM
(SH-AWD ®) ............................................. 92
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 57, 88
System Message ....................................... 92
Transmission System ................................. 84
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning............... 90
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 89, 406
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 89, 405
Information .............................................. 631
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 103 Instrument Panel
........................................ 77
Brightness Control ................................... 159
Integrated Dynamics System .................... 391
Dynamic Mode Switch ............................. 392
Interior Convenience Items ...................... 189
Interior Lights ........................................... 180
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 165
iPad ............................................................ 280
iPhone ....................................................... 280
iPod ................................................... 255, 280
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 599
Jump Starting ........................................... 606
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 122
Keyless Access System ............................... 123
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 130
Keys ........................................................... 120
Lockout Prevention .................................. 130
Number Tag ............................................ 122
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 134
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Two-way Keyless Remote ................ 131, 376
Types and Functions ................................ 120
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 381
Knee Airbags .............................................. 51
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ......... 450
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 66
Legal Information .................................... 294
License Information ................................. 297
Lights ................................................. 150, 550
Automatic ............................................... 151
Bulb Replacement ................................... 550
Daytime Running Lights........................... 153
Fog Lights ............................................... 153
High Beam Indicator .................................. 90
Interior .................................................... 180
Light Switches ......................................... 150
Lights On Indicator .................................... 90
Turn Signals ............................................ 149
Load Limits ................................................ 371
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 120
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 135
Childproof Door Locks............................. 134
From Inside ............................................. 132
From Outside .......................................... 123
Keys ........................................................ 120
Using a Key ............................................. 129
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 130
Low Battery Charge ................................. 613
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 87
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ...... 122
Lower Anchors ............................................ 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 633
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 371
Lumbar Support ....................................... 168
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Index
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)...... 637
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 161
Rear Seats ................................................. 178
Seat Heaters ........................................... 195
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 165
Refueling .................................................. 515
Fuel Gauge ............................................... 97
Gasoline ......................................... 515, 632
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 87
Regulations .............................. 411, 558, 635
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback ................................................. 376
Remote Transmitter ................................. 128
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 568
Replacement Battery ............................................ 568, 569
Bulbs ...................................................... 550
Fuses ...................................... 620, 622, 623
Tires........................................................ 561
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 552
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 636
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 102
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 167
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ......... 471
On and Off ............................................. 473
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 76 Safety Message
............................................. 3
Safety Support .......................................... 111
Seat Belts ..................................................... 36
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 38
Checking ................................................... 42
Fastening ................................................... 39
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 69
Pregnant Women ...................................... 41
Reminder ................................................... 37
Warning Indicator ................................ 37, 87
Seat Heaters ...................................... 194, 195
Seat Ventilators ........................................ 194
Seats .......................................................... 168
Adjusting ................................................. 168
Front Seats .............................................. 168
Lumbar Support ...................................... 168
Rear Seats ............................................... 178
Seat Control Interface .............................. 170
Seat Heaters .................................... 194, 195
Ventilators ............................................... 194
Security System ......................................... 139
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 91
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 91
Select Button ............................................ 382
Operation ................................................ 384
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 65
Sequential Mode ...................................... 389
Sequential Mode Operation .................... 390
Setting the Clock ...................................... 118 SH-AWD
® (Super Handling-All Wheel
Drive
TM) ................................................... 408
Shift Button ........................................ 20, 382
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 83, 384
Shift Positions
Automatic Transmission .......................... 382
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 382
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 40
Side Airbags ................................................ 54
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 56
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 267
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 242
Snow Tires ................................................. 563
Spare Tire (Optional) ........................ 596, 633
Spark Plugs ............................................... 632
Specifications ............................................ 632
Specified Fuel ................................... 515, 632
Speed Limit Information ............................ 99
Speed/Distance Units ................................ 104
Speedometer .............................................. 97
Sport Gauge Settings ............................... 105
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 46
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 404
Starting the Engine .................................. 374
Does Not Start......................................... 603
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 148
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 606
Remote Engine Start................................ 376
Steering Wheel ......................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Stopping ................................................... 494
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Index
U
Under-Floor Storage Area....................... 187
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 123
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................. 15, 132
USB Flash Drives ............................... 258, 281
USB Ports .................................................. 205
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 123
V
Valet Mode............................................... 138
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 9
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 634
Vehicle Speed ........................................... 115
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA® ).............. 405
Off Button .............................................. 406
Off Indicator ..................................... 89, 406
System Indicator ............................... 89, 405
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 536, 633
Voice Control Operation ......................... 235
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 236
Voice Recognition ................................... 235
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 405
W
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 612
Warning Labels .......................................... 76
Warnings .................................................. 104 Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) ............................................... 640
Watts ......................................................... 632
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 560
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 599
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 264
Window Washers ...................................... 157
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 549
Switch ..................................................... 157
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 142
Windshield
Cleaning .......................................... 572, 574
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 199
Washer Fluid ........................................... 549
Wiper Blades ........................................... 552
Wipers and Washers ................................ 157
Winter Tires .............................................. 563
Snow Tires ............................................... 563
Tire Chains .............................................. 563
Wipers and Washers ................................. 157
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 552
Wireless Charger ....................................... 190
WMA ......................................................... 258
Worn Tires ................................................. 555
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