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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.
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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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Book Table of Contents
TOCChapter Table of Contents
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❙Door Mirror Controls
(P115)
❙Parking Brake (P212)
❙Glove Box (P127)
❙Rearview Mirror (P115)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P196)
Manual Transmission
(P201)
❙Driver Side Fuse Box (P298)
❙Passenger Side Fuse Box
(P299)
❙Driver’s Pocket
❙Trunk Release (P96)
❙Power Window Switches (P101)
❙Driving Position Memory System Buttons * (P112)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P36)
❙Hood Release Handle (P 233)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P36)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P130)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(Unlocking Fuel Fill Door)
(P94)
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❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P231)
❙Windshield Wipers (P109)
❙Tires (P261)
❙Fog Lights (P108)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P91)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights (P106)
❙Headlights (P106)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking/
Side Marker Lights
(P106)
❙How to Refuel (P218)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P258)
❙Emergency Trunk Release Lever (P98)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P96)
❙Back-Up Lights (P255)
❙Brake/Taillights (P255)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P255)
❙Door Mirrors (P115)
❙Trunk Release Switch (P97)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P255)
❙Rearview Camera * 
() See the Navigation System Manual
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(P259)
(P255)
(P249) (P254)
(P281) (P253)
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Instrument Panel (P63)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®)
System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
System Message
Indicator Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Tachometer
Low Fuel Indicator
Security System Alarm Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Gauges (P 75)

Multi-Information Display (P 76) 
System Indicators (P 64)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators Gear Position Indicator
*
Charging System
Indicator
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Multi-Information Display
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Temperature Gauge
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
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Controls (P 87)
Turn Signals (P 106)
Lights (P 106)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P109)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST
OFF
INT: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull towards
you to spray
washer fluid.
Steering Wheel (P
114)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
* Not available on all models
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Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P93)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Trunk (P 96)
● To open the trunk:
Press the trunk release.
Press the trunk release button on the
remote transmitter.
With all the doors unlocked, press the
trunk release button on the trunk lid.
Trunk Release
Power Door Mirrors
(P115)
●
With the ignition switch in ON
(
w
, move
the selector switch to L or R .
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
● Place the selector switch in the R position
to use the reverse tilt door mirror feature.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P 101)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(
w
, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window
Lock Button
Window Switch Indicator
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Climate Control System (P134)
● Press the AUTO button to activate th e climate control system.
● Press the ON/OFF button to turn the system on or off.
● Press the button to defrost the windshield.
The climate control system is voice operabl e. See the Navigation System Manual for
complete details.
Models with navigation system
(Rear Window Defogger/
Heated Mirror) Button
(Windshield Defroster) Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
Air flows from dashboard
vents and back of the
center console
*.
Air flows from floor and
dashboard vents, and back
of the center console
*.
Air flows from floor vents. Air flows from floor and
windshield defroster vents.
(Recirculation) Button
(Fan Control) Bar
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
SYNC
(Synchronized) Button
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
ON/OFF Button MODE Control Button
Clock (P88)
aPress the CLOCK button until the
displayed time begins flashing.
bPress Preset (
4
(Hour) or (
5
(Minute)
to set the time. Press Preset
(
6
(Reset)
to set the time to the nearest hour.
cPress the CLOCK button again to set
the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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Driving (P183)
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(
P
.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
Manual Transmission (P201)
Automatic Transmission (P197)
● Shift to
(
P
and depress the brake pedal when starting the
engine.
● Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving. D-paddle
shift mode can be used.
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be
used.Paddle Shifters (P199)
● Paddle shifters allow you to sh ift gears much like a manual
transmission (1st throug h 5th). This is useful for engine braking.
●D-paddle shift mode: The
transmission will shift back
to automatic mode once the
system detects that the
vehicle is cruising.
● Sequential shift mode: Holds
the selected gear, and the M
indicator comes on.
● The selected gear position is
shown in the instrument
panel.
Shift Down

(
-

Paddle Shifter Shift Up
(
+

Paddle Shifter Selected Gear
Number M
Indicator
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VSA® OFF Button (P 207)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA® ) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® c omes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P 203)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise contr ol, press the
CRUISE
button, then press DECEL/SET once you
have achieved the desired speed (above
25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P208)
● The TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● The TPMS is turned on automatically
every time you start the engine.
Refueling (P 217)
Fuel recommendation:
Premium unleaded gasoline wi th a pump octane number
91 or higher recommended
Premium unleaded gasoline wi th a
pump octane number
91 or higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 US gal (70 L)4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models
aUnlock the driver’s door.
bPress on the edge of the
fuel fill door to make it
pop up slightly.
cTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.

d
Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.

e
After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
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Maintenance (P 223)
Under the Hood (P 231)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P249)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P259)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P261)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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