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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.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
desc riptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front
cover) represent features and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular model 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 included 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. 21
For Safe Driving P. 22 Seat Belts P. 26 Airbags P. 33
2 Instrument Panel P. 63
Indicators P. 64 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 75
2 Controls P. 87
Setting the Clock P. 88 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 89
Opening and Closing the Moonroof P. 104
Adjusting the Seats P. 117
2 Features P. 139
Audio System P. 140 Audio System Basic Operation P. 143
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver P. 167
2 Driving P. 183
Before Driving P. 184 Towing a Trailer P. 189
Refueling P. 217 Fuel Economy P. 220
2 Maintenance P. 223
Before Performing Maintenance P. 224 Maintenance MinderTM P. 227
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 259
Climate Control Sy stem Maintenance P. 273
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 279
Tools P. 280 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 281
Overheating P. 292 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 294
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 304
2 Information P. 307
Specifications P. 308 Identification Numbers P. 312
Emissions Testing P. 315 Warranty Coverages P. 317
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❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P55)
❙Moonroof Switch (P104)
❙Map Lights (P126)
❙Front Seat (P117)
❙Seat Belts (P26)
❙Side Airbags (P40)
❙Rear Seat (P124)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P53)
❙Ceiling Light (P126)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P43)
❙Coat Hook (P131)
❙Grab Handle
❙HomeLink® Button (P167)
❙Sunglasses Holder (P132)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙USB Adapter Cable
(P141)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P130)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P142)
❙Center Pocket *
* Not available on all models
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uu Airbags u Side Curtain Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags help protect the h eads of the driver and passengers in outer
seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
The side curtain airbags are located in the
ceiling above the side windows on both sides
of the vehicle.
The side curtain airbag is designed to deploy
in a moderate-to-severe side impact.
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled
frontal collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
■Housing Locations
1 Side Curtain Airbags
The side curtain airbags are most effective when an
occupant is wearing thei r seat belt properly and
sitting upright, well back in their seat.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof
pillars as they can interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags.
Side Curtain Airbag Storage
■Operation
Deployed Side Curtain Airbag
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock................................ 88
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 89
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ............................................ 91
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................... 93
Childproof Door Locks ....................... 95
Auto Door Lock/Unlock ...................... 95
Opening and Closing the Trunk ......... 96
Security System .................................. 99
Immobilizer System ............................ 99
Security System Alarm ........................ 99
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 101 Opening and Closing the Moonroof
.. 104
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel Ignition Switch ................................. 105
Turn Signals ..................................... 106
Light Switches.................................. 106
Fog Lights ........................................ 108
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .......... 108
Wipers and Washers ........................ 109
Brightness Control ........................... 110
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button........................................ 111
Driving Position Memory System *....112
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 114 Adjusting the Mirrors
....................... 115
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 115
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 115
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 117
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 117
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items .............. .................................. 126
Interior Lights .................................. 126
Interior Convenience Items .............. 127
Climate Control System ................... 134
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 134
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 137
* Not available on all models
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uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Continued
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■Locking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
■Unlocking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
Pull the front door inner handle. u The door unlocks and opens in
one motion.
■Using the Lock Tab1Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, all the other d oors, trunk, and fuel fill
door lock at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, only the driv er’s door will unlock.
To Unlock
Lock TabTo Lock
■Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors1Unlocking Using the Inner Handle of Front Doors
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided. 2 Childproof Door Locks P. 95
Inner Handle
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uu Locking and Unlocking the Doors u Childproof Door Locks
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
■Auto door lock
The auto door lock function automatically locks all the doors when the vehicle
reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
■Auto door unlock
The driver's door unlocks when the shift lever is moved into
(
P
with the brake
pedal depressed.
The driver's door unlocks when the ig nition switch is turned to LOCK
(0
with the
brake pedal depressed.
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1 Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Lock Unlock
1
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
The auto door lock/unl ock settings can be
customized using the mu lti-information display.
2 Customized Features P. 80
Automatic transmission models
Manual transmission models
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uu Opening and Closing the Windows u Opening/Closing th e Power Windows
To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
To open: Press the unlock button twice
within 10 seconds and hold it down for the
second time. If the windows stop midway,
repeat the procedure.
■Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/
Close Function
Close
Open
■Opening Windows and Moonroof with the
Remote Transmitter
Unlock
Button
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uu Opening and Closing the Windows u Opening/Closing the Power Windows
To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the
key. Within 10 seconds of returning the key to
the central position, turn the key in the unlock
direction and hold it there.
To close: Lock the driver’s door with the key.
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the
central position, turn the key in the lock
direction and hold it there.
Release the key to stop the windows/
moonroof at the desired position. If you want
further adjustment, repeat the same
operation.
■Opening/Closing the Windows/Moonroof with the Key
Close Open
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Opening and Closing the Moonroof
You can only operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (w
. Use the
switch in the front of the ceili ng to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof will automa tically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
■Opening/Closing the Moonroof1 Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes.
3 WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
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General Information on the Audio System
XM® Radio Service
1. You need your radio ID ready befo re registering for subscription.
To see the ID in the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card numb er ready, and either call or visit the XM®
website to subscribe.
Press the (XM®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the
service is activated. Make su re your vehicle is in an open area with good reception.
LOADING: XM® is loading the audio or program information.
OFF AIR: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
UPDATING: The encryption code is being upda ted. Channels 0 and 1 still work
normally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
--------: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the
artist or title information is unavailable.
ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to XM® Radio
■Receiving XM ® Radio
■XM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to XM ® Radio
Contact Information for XM ® Radio:
US: XM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com , or
Canada: XM® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or
1-888-852-9696
1-877-209-0079
1 Receiving XM ® Radio
The XM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
•Large items carried on the roof rack
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