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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the engine stops without the 
transmission in 
(P, and does not restart 
automatically.
• Appears if you open the h ood while Auto Idle Stop 
activates.
• If you want to turn the  ignition switch to ON (w*1, 
change the gear position to 
(P.
• If you want to start the engine, follow the normal 
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine  P. 465, 467
•Appears when  Auto Idle Stop Display ON* or 
Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON* 
has been selected from the customization menu.
2 Customized Features  P. 121, 360
2Auto Idle Stop  P. 476
●Appears when Auto Idle St op does not activate for 
some reason.
●Appears when the engine  restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around 
41°F (5°C) or lower.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate 
because the climate control system is in use, and the 
difference between the set temperature and actual 
interior temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate because 
the engine coolant temperature is too low or high.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate 
because the battery charge level is low.
• Appears when the batte ry is low performance.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate 
because the pressure to the brake pedal is not 
enough.•Depress the brake pedal firmly.
•Appears when  Auto Idle Stop Display ON* or 
Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens ON* 
has been selected from the customization menu.
• Appears when the system  is under the following 
conditions while Auto Idle Stop activates:
- The climate control system  is in use, and the 
difference between the set temperature and actual 
interior temperature becomes significant.
- The humidity in the interior is high.
- The battery charge level is low.
• The engine restarts automatically in a few seconds.
2 Auto Idle Stop  P. 476
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 132
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 135
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*..137Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 138
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 146Childproof Door Locks ..................... 147
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 148
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 149
Security System
Immobilizer System .......................... 160
Security System Alarm
*.................... 160Opening and Closing the Windows ..... 163
Moonroof*.............................................. 166Panoramic Roof*1.................................... 167Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch*............................... 170
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 171
Ignition Switch and Power Mode  Comparison ................................... 174
Turn Signals ..................................... 175
Light Switches.................................. 176
Fog Lights
*...................................... 180
Auto High-Beam .............................. 181
Daytime Running Lights ................... 185
Wipers and Washers ........................ 186
Brightness Control ........................... 189 Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*........ 191
Driving Position Memory System*.... 193
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 195
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 196
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 198
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items.. 208Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 228
Synchronization Mode
*................... 231Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 232
(*1: Canadian models  only, if equipped)
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the ignition switch in ON (w*1.
■Using the MENU/CLOCK button
1. Press and hold the  MENU/CLOCK button.
u Adjust Clock  is selected.
2. Rotate   to change hour, then press  .
3. Rotate   to change minute, then press 
.
4. To enter the selection, rotate   and select 
Set , then press  .
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Adjusting the Time
1 Adjusting the Clock
The clock is automatica lly updated through the 
navigation system, so the ti me does not need to be 
adjusted.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12 
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features  P. 353
Models with navigation system
Models with color audio system
Models without navigation system
1Using the MENU/CLOCK button
These indications are used  to show how to operate 
the selector knob.
Rotate   to select.
Press   to enter.
Models with color audio system
Models with color audio system
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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 (LOCK).
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.
If you press the button again while the power 
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for more than one second, 
and the power tailgate 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. 360
■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 tailgate 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
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and clos ed when the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open 
and close all the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed 
in, indicator off) to open  and close the windows from anywhere other than the 
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is switched on (pushed in, indicator on), you 
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open: Push the switch down firmly.
To close:  Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Push the switch down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be  operated for up to 10 
minutes after you turn  the ignition switch off
*1.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses  resistance when closing 
automatically, it stops clos ing and reverse direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
You cannot fully ope n the rear windows.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window 
Lock Button
Indicator
Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch
Driver’s 
Window 
Switch
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button*
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to  60 minutes with the shift lever in (P and the power 
mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automati cally goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain. 
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock. 
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry 
system.
Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button three times to swit ch the mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
■Automatic Power Off1 ENGINE START/STOP Button*
If the power mode does not  change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button while moving the st eering wheel left and 
right. The steering wheel  will unlock, allowing the 
mode to change.
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Canadian models
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
*1:Canadian models
Ignition Switch 
PositionLOCK (0) 
(with/without 
the key)ACCESSORY (I)ON (II)START (III)
Without Smart Entry 
System●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked*1.●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
●Normal key position 
while driving.
●All electrical components 
can be used.
●Use this position to start 
the engine.
●The ignition switch 
returns to the ON (II) 
position when you 
release the key.
Power ModeVEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK)ACCESSORYONSTART
With Smart Entry 
System and  ENGINE 
START/STOP  
ButtonButton-Off●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked*1.●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
Button-Blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
Button- 
Blinking (engine is turned 
off)
On (engine is running)
●All electrical components 
can be used.
Button-On●The mode automatically 
returns to ON after the 
engine starts.
Button is: Blinking     On
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when 
the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
When the light switch is in  AUTO, the 
headlights and other exterior lights will switch 
on and off automatically depending on the 
ambient brightness.
The headlights comes on when you unlock a 
door in dark areas with  the headlight switch in 
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights 
will go off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually 
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas 
such as long tunnels  or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light  sensor with anything; 
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not 
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic 
intermittent wipers
Models with automatic 
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
U.S. models
Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you set the power  mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the remote with 
you, and close the driver’s door.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you remove the key, and close the driver’s door.
If you turn the igniti on switch to LOCK 
(0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do 
not open the door, the lights tu rn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in 
the  AUTO  position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight  auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 360
2 Customized Features  P. 121
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
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