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uuClimate Control System uRear Climate Control System
Controls
Use the system when the engine is running
1. Press the AUTO  button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature usi ng the rear temperature control button.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press   button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
When the  Rear Lock  icon on the front control panel 
is off, the temperature of the rear passenger 
compartment can be cont rolled independently.
Rear floor 
ventsRear console 
vents and 
floor vents Rear console 
vents
 /   
(Fan Control) 
Buttons
 (On/Off) Button
Rear Temperature 
Control Buttons
AUTO  Button
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
272
Features
When  Recording from CD  is set to Auto, the songs on music CDs are automatically 
recorded to the HDD the first time you play  each disc. You can then play the songs 
directly from the HDD.
2 Customized Features P. 358
Select  . (in CD mode)
When  Recording from CD  is set to Manual, the songs on music CDs can be 
manually recorded to the HDD.
Select  . (in CD mode)
■Recording a Music CD to HDD1 Recording a Music CD to HDD
You can add tracks to user playlists, where you can 
mix and match tracks from other CDs recorded on 
the HDD.
2 Editing an Album or Playlist  P. 277
2 Editing Track Information P. 280
If you stop the engine or th e audio system is turned 
off while recording a CD, there may be pauses 
between songs when you  play back from the HDD.
Repeat, random, and scan f unctions are not available 
during recording.
You can play music from other sources (e.g., 
SiriusXM ®, HDD, etc.) while recording.
Please note that there is  no compensation offered in 
the case of unsuccessful re cording of audio data or 
the loss of audio data due to any cause whatsoever.
Clearing the HDD
Any music tracks stored on the HDD can be deleted. 2 Deleting all HDD Data  P. 283
■Stop Recording
■Recording a CD Manually
Recording
Ready to record
Select  Track List .
Select .
X
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
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Features
(b) Restrictions on Use. The licenses granted under this AGREEMENT do not perm it you to use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES on a device 
other than your VEHICLE. As a condition of using the SOFT WARE and SERVICES, you agree that you may not and will not:
6.  Intellectual Property Rights.  All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE  and SERVICES, the accompanying 
DOCUMENTATION, and all copies of the SOFTWARE  or SERVICES are owned by HONDA, PROVIDERS, or their suppliers or licensors. This 
AGREEMENT does not grant you any  rights in connection with any trademarks or serv ice marks of HONDA, PROVIDERS, or their licensors, 
affiliates, or suppliers. (1) copy, download, distribute, mo
dify, publish, sell, rent, lease, lend, license,  sublicense, reuse, or create derivative work s of the 
SOFTWARE or SERVICES or any of the content or other material  within the SOFTWARE or SERVICES, including without limitation, 
HONDA or PROVIDER names, logos, or any other trademarks of HONDA  or PROVIDERS or used in association with the SOFTWARE or 
any SERVICES, except as required to use the  SOFTWARE or SERVICES in accordance with this AGREEMENT, any applicable PROVIDER 
TERMS, and the DOCUMENTATION;
(2) access or use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in  any manner intended to damage or impair the operation of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES 
or interfere with anyone else’s use an d enjoyment of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES;
(3) access or attempt to access any system or  server on which the SOFTWARE or SERVICES  is hosted or modify or alter the SOFTWARE 
or SERVICES in any way;
(4) use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES for any unlawful purpose, or in violation of any third party rights;
(5) use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in violation of any applicable traffic regulations, rules or laws, including but not limited t o any driver 
distraction laws, rules or regulations;
(6) violate the terms of this AGREEMENT,  any HONDA TERMS, any PROVIDER TERMS or other  applicable third-party terms, conditions, 
and privacy policies; or
(7) reverse engineer, decomp ile, disassemble, attempt to derive  the source code of, nor permit others to reverse engineer, deco mpile, 
or disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the SOFT WARE or SERVICES, except and only to the extent that such activity is 
expressly permitted (a) by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation  or (b) the terms of applicable free or opensource software 
licenses.
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
Continued
Features
E. Information Collection and Storage
1. Information Collection , Use, Transmission and Storage of Data. Consent to Use of Data:
 You agree that HONDA and PROVIDERS may 
collect and use your information gathered in  any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services. 
HONDA may share such information with third  parties, including, without limitation, PR OVIDERS, third party software and services 
suppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated agents, solely to improve their products or to provide services or technolo gies to you. 
HONDA, third party software and syst ems suppliers, their affiliates and/or their de signated agent may disclose this information to others, 
but not in a form that pe rsonally identifies you.
2.  Information Storage.
 Depending on the type of multimedia system you have in your VEHICLE, certain information may be stored for ease 
of use of the SOFTWARE including, without limitation, search hi story, location history in certain applications, previous and saved 
destinations, map locations within certain applicat ions, and device numbers and contact information.
(a) Vehicle Health Information.
 Your VEHICLE may remotely transmit information re garding the status and health of your VEHICLE 
(“VEHICLE INFORMATION”) to HONDA without  notification to you. VEHICLE INFORMATION may contain VEHICLE maintenance and 
malfunction status that is derived from VEHICLE diagnostic data  and includes, but is not limited to, status of powered doors and windows, 
battery life data, battery charging data, VE HICLE speed, coolant temperature, air comp ressor revolution, output power, warning codes, 
diagnostic trouble codes, fuel injection volume, and engine rotations per minute. VEHICLE HEALTH INFORMATION may be used by HON DA 
for research and development, to  deliver HONDA SERVICES and informat ion to you, and to contact you, and is retained only for a period 
of time necessary to fulfill these goals.
(b) VEHICLE Geolocation Data (non-navigation/map based).
 If you opt-in to geolocation-based SERVICES, your vehicle’s geolocation data 
(latitude and longitude) will be  automatically sent from your VEHICLE to HONDA and PROVIDERS.
(c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information  to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVIC ES is 
at your own risk and that HONDA is not responsible for unauthori zed access to or use of any personal or other information. All information 
uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be  stored on your VEHICLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and 
safety of your VEHICLE’s multimedia  system is your sole responsibility.
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uuRear Entertainment System (RES)*uPlayable Discs
Features
Playable Discs
The discs that come with these labels  can be played in your vehicle’s rear 
entertainment system.
Also look for the region code of 1 or ALL on the package or jacket on the disc.
DVD-ROMs are not playable in this unit.1 Playable Discs
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protec ted by U.S. patents and 
other intellectual  property rights.
Use of this copyright prot ection technology must be 
authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for 
home and other limited vi ewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by  Rovi Corporation. Reverse 
engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
For DTS patents, see  http://patents.dts.com . 
Manufactured under licens e from DTS Licensing 
Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol 
together are registered trademarks, and DTS Digital 
Surround and Neural Surro und are trademarks of 
DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
Dolby, Pro Logic, MLP Lossless and the double-D 
symbol are trademarks  of Dolby Laboratories.
The disc packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
Also includes:
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Features
“Trip A” Reset Timing
“Trip B” Reset Timing
 
Language Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
 
  Forward Collision Warning Distance
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
 
Turn by Turn Display*
Default
Meter
Driver 
Assist
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
Blind Spot Info*
 Driving 
Position
Road Departure Mi tigation Setting
ACC Display Speed Unit
Memory Position Link
Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens*
 Easy Entry/Exit
Reverse Alert Tone
 Vehicle 
Settings
* Not available on all models
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle 
SettingsMeter
Language SelectionChanges the displayed language on the MID.English*1/
Français /
Español
Adjust Outside Temp. 
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few 
degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F*1  ~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1  ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, 
average fuel economy A,  average speed A, and 
elapsed time A.When Refueled /IGN 
Off /Manually Reset*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Changes the setting of how  to reset trip meter B, 
average fuel economy B,  average speed B, and 
elapsed time B.When Refueled /IGN 
Off /Manually Reset*1
Reverse Alert ToneCauses the beeper to  sound once when the 
transmission is put into 
(R.On*1/ Off
Auto Engine Idle Stop 
Guidance Screens*Selects whether the Auto Idle Stop display comes 
on.On /Off*1
Turn by Turn Display*Selects whether the turn -by-turn display comes 
on during the route guidance.On*1/ Off
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle 
Settings
Driving 
Position 
Memory Position LinkTurns the driving position memory system on and 
off.On*1/Off
Easy Entry/Exit
Moves the seat fully rearward and steering wheel 
fully up when you get in/get out of the vehicle. 
Changes the setting for this feature.Seat & Steering 
Wheel*1/Seat Only /
Steering Wheel 
Only /Off
Keyless 
Access
Door Unlock ModeChanges which doors unlock when you grab the 
driver’s door handle.Driver’s Door or 
Tailgate Only*1/All 
Doors
Keyless Access Light 
FlashCauses some exterior lights to flash when you 
unlock/lock the doors.On*1/ Off
Keyless Access BeepCauses the beeper to sound when you unlock/
lock the doors.On*1/Off
Remote Start System 
On/Off*Turns the remote engine  start feature on and off.On*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock
Changes the settings for the automatic locking 
the doors when you walk away from the vehicle 
while carrying the keyless access remote.
On /Off*1
* Not available on all models
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup 
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle 
Settings
Power 
Tailgate
Keyless Open ModeChanges the keyless setting for when the power 
tailgate opens.Anytime*1/
When 
Unlocked
Power Open By Outer 
HandleSelects whether to enable the power tailgate 
open operation using the tailgate outer handle.Off (Manual only) /
On (Power/
Manual)
*1
Dynamic 
ModePreferred Dynamic 
ModeChanges the dynamic mode setting for when you 
set the power mode to ON.Last Used*1/ Comfort/
Normal /Sport
Maintenance 
Info.Maintenance ResetResets the engine oil life display when you have 
performed the maintenance service.—
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 446
Towing a Trailer ................................ 452
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 463
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 465
Automatic Transmission ................... 471
Shifting ............................................ 472
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 480
Integrated Dynamics System............. 486
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 487
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF) ............................. 489
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM) 
System ........................................ 504
Lane Keeping Assist  System (LKAS) .. 509Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic 
Stability Control (ESC), System ............. 517
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 519
Blind spot inform ation (BSI) System*.... 520
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 523
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 524
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -  Required Federal Explanation ......... 526
Braking Brake System ................................... 528
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 534 Brake Assist System ......................... 535
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM 
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 536
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 545
Parking Sensor System
*................... 547
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 551
Multi-View Rear Camera*................ 556
Surround View Camera System*..... 558
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 568
How to Refuel ................................. 569
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 571
* Not available on all models
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