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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
â– First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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â– Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.
u If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level an d check the cooling
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, remove the engine compartment
cover then add coolant until it reaches
the MAX mark.
2Engine Compartment Cover P. 529
uIf there is no coolan t in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
â– Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone do wn, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve Tank
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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
â– What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
â– What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 531
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
â– What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system*/heating and cooling system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical system s, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel pr ovided with your vehicle.
1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press the fuel fill door release button.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Open the trunk and pull out the tire tray
with the handles.
2 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
P. 570
4. Remove the funnel from the tool box.
5. Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
6. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
7. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
8. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the filler opening
with foreign objects. This can damage the filler
opening and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
3WARNING
Do not fill a portable fuel container in the
pickup bed.
Static electricity can ignite gas vapors and
you can be burned.
Funnel
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Handling the Unexpected
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
Your vehicle has a warning label for filling a portable
fuel container on the left re ar side of the pickup bed.
Whenever filling a fuel container, use an approved
fuel container, and place it on the ground. Do not fill
the fuel container in the vehicle, including the pickup
bed and the trunk. Make sure to put the fuel pump
nozzle in the fuel filler of the container securely and
to handle it properly.

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Index
F
Features..................................................... 199
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 558
Oil ........................................................... 533
Flat Tire ..................................................... 569
Floor Mats ................................................. 560
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 537
Brake ....................................................... 538
Engine Coolant ........................................ 535
Windshield Washer .................................. 538
FM/AM Radio .................................... 214, 250
Fog Lights .................................................. 149
Indicator .................................................... 81
Folding Up the Rear Seat ......................... 166
Foot Brake ................................................. 491
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 45
Front Seats ................................................ 163
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 450
Fuel ...................................................... 21, 514
Economy ................................................. 517
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 107
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Range ...................................................... 107
Recommendation .................................... 514
Refueling ................................................. 514
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions ............ 517 Fuel Fill Door
...................................... 21, 515
Unable to Unlock .................................... 597
Fuses .......................................................... 591
Inspecting and Changing......................... 595
Locations................................. 591, 593, 594
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 517
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Information ............................................. 514
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 107
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Refueling................................................. 514
Gauges ...................................................... 103
Glass (care) ................................................ 563
Glove Box .................................................. 173
H
Halogen Bulbs .......................................... 539
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 567
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 352, 377
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History .................................... 366, 390
Caller’s ID Information............................. 364
Displaying Messages................................ 404
HFL Buttons..................................... 352, 377
HFL Menus ...................................... 354, 380
HFL Status Display ........................... 353, 379 In Case of Emergency ............................. 408
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 353, 379
Making a Call ................................. 371, 398
Options During a Call...................... 376, 401
Phone Setup ................................... 358, 385
Phonebook Phonetic M
odification........... 394
Receiving a Call............................... 375, 401
Receiving a Text Message/E-mail ............. 402
Ring Tone ....................................... 364, 389
Selecting a Mail Account......................... 403
Speed Dial ...................................... 367, 391
To Clear the System ................................ 365
To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ................................................. 388
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 4
Hazard Warning Indicator ......................... 80
HD Radio
TM............................................... 250
Head Restraints ................................ 168, 169
Headlights ................................................ 146
Aiming.................................................... 539
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 151
Automatic Operation .............................. 147
Dimming......................................... 146, 150
Operating ............................................... 146
Heated Door Mirrors ............................... 156
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 180
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 156
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 180
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 181, 182, 183

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Index
Heating and Cooling System................... 195
Cooling................................................... 197
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 198
Heating................................................... 196
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) ...................... 352, 377
High Beam Indicator .................................. 80
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 439
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 349
Honda App License Agreement .............. 303
Honda Sensing ®......................................... 22
HondaLink ®.............................................. 279
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 604
Engine and Transmission ......................... 604
Vehicle Identification............................... 604
Illumination Control ................................ 157
Button .................................................... 157
Immobilizer System .................................. 133
Indicator ................................................... 81
In-Bed Box ................................................ 184
Indicators .................................................... 74
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).................. 85
All-wheel drive (AWD)............................... 83
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 77
Auto high-beam ....................................... 81
Bed Lights On ........................................... 90
Blind spot information (BSI) ............... 87, 487
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 74 Charging System ............................... 75, 587
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 88, 89
CRUISE CONTROL .............................. 82, 448
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 82, 447
ECON Mode .............................................. 87
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System............................................. 80, 589
Fog Lights .................................................. 81
High Beam ................................................ 80
Immobilizer System .................................... 81
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .... 86, 472
Lights On ................................................... 81
Low Fuel .................................................... 77
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 75, 587
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 80, 590
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 75, 588
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red)................................................ 74, 589
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .............. 84
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 36, 76
Security System Alarm ............................... 82
Shift Lever Position .................................... 76
Smart Entry System .................................... 83
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 52, 77
System Message ........................................ 82
Transmission .............................................. 76
Turn Signal and Haza rd Warning ............... 80
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF ............ 479
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System............................................. 78, 478 Information
.............................................. 601
Information Button .................................. 104
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 107
Instrument Panel ........................................ 73
Brightness Control................................... 157
Intelligent Traction Management System ..................................................... 445
Intelligent Variable Torque Management
TM
(i-VTM4TM) AWD System ......................... 481
Interior Lights ........................................... 171
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 161
iPhone ....................................................... 302
iPod ........................................... 216, 265, 302
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 573
Jump Starting ........................................... 581
K
Key Number Tag ....................................... 112
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 120
Keys ........................................................... 111
Lockout Prevention.................................. 120
Number Tag ............................................ 112
Rear Door Won’t Open............................ 123
Remote Transmitter ................................. 119
Types and Functions ................................ 111
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 441

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Index
Overheating............................................. 585
P
Pandora®.................................................. 272
Panic Mode ............................................... 135
Parking ..................................................... 503
Parking Brake ........................................... 490
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 74, 589
Parking Sensor System ............................. 504
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 53
Passing Indicators ..................................... 146
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 222, 277
Power Windows ....................................... 136
Precautions While Driving ....................... 440
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 440
Rain ........................................................ 440
Pregnant Women ....................................... 40
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 569
R
Radiator.................................................... 536
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 214, 250
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 254
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 215, 252
Range ........................................................ 107
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 215, 252
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 607Rear Climate Control System
From the Rear Panel ................................ 193
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 156
Rear Outer Seat Heaters .......................... 183
Rear Seats .................................................. 166
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 161
Refueling ................................................... 514
Fuel Gauge .............................................. 103
Gasoline .......................................... 514, 602
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 77
Regulations ............................... 484, 550, 605
Remote Engine Start ................................ 436
Remote Transmitter ................................. 119
Replacement Battery .................................................... 557
Bulbs ....................................................... 539
Fuses ....................................... 591, 593, 594
Tires ........................................................ 553
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................. 545
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 606
RESET Button ............................................ 104
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 106
Reverse Tilt Door Mirror .......................... 162
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) .......... 452
Indicator .................................................... 84
On and Off .............................................. 454
S
Safe Driving ................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 71
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 39
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 37
Checking................................................... 41
Fastening .................................................. 38
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 63
Pregnant Women ...................................... 40
Reminder .................................................. 36
Warning Indicator ............................... 36, 76
Seat Heaters .............................. 181, 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ........................................ 182
Seats .......................................................... 163
Adjusting ................................................ 163
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 163
Front Seats .............................................. 163
Rear Seats ............................................... 166
Seat Heaters ............................ 181, 182, 183
Seat Ventilation ....................................... 182
Security System ......................................... 133
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 81
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 82
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 59
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 207
Setting the Clock ...................................... 110

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Index
Shift Lever................................... 20, 442, 443
Does Not Move........................................ 584
Operation .................................. 20, 442, 443
Releasing ................................................. 584
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Shifting (Transmission) ....................... 20, 442
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 39
Side Airbags ................................................ 49
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 51
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 286
SiriusXM ® Radio ........................................ 254
Smart Entry System Indicator ..................... 83
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ...................................................... 114
Snow Tires ................................................. 555
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .............................. 268
Spare Tire .......................................... 569, 603
Spark Plugs ................................................ 602
Specifications ............................................ 602
Specified Fuel .................................... 514, 602
Speedometer ............................................. 103
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 45
Starting the Engine .................................. 434
Does Not Start ......................................... 578
Jump Starting .......................................... 581
Remote Engine Start ................................ 436
Steering Wheel ......................................... 160
Adjusting ................................................. 160
Heater ..................................................... 180
Stopping .................................................... 503
Summer Tires ............................................ 555 Sunglasses Holder
..................................... 179
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 45
Indicator.................................................... 77
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 4, 5, 142
SYNC Mode ............................................... 191
System Message Indicator .......................... 82
T
Tachometer............................................... 103
Tailgate ..................................................... 128
Temperature
Gauge ..................................................... 103
Outside Temperature Display ................... 106
Temperature Gauge ................................. 103
Temperature Sensor ......................... 106, 194
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 186
Time (Setting) ........................................... 110
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 482, 590
Tires ........................................................... 547
Air Pressure ..................................... 548, 603
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 547
Inspection ............................................... 547
Labeling .................................................. 548
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 569
Regulations ............................................. 550
Rotation .................................................. 554
Spare Tire ........................................ 569, 603
Summer .................................................. 555
Tire Chains .............................................. 555 Wear Indicators....................................... 552
Winter .................................................... 555
Tools ......................................................... 568
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 420
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 424
Load Limits ............................................. 420
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 431
Emergency .............................................. 596
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 482
Indicator ........................................... 80, 590
Tire Fill Assist .......................................... 590
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 429
Transmission ............................... 20, 441, 442
Automatic....................................... 441, 442
Fluid ....................................................... 537
Number .................................................. 604
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 76
Transmission Indicator............................... 76
Trip Meter ................................................ 106
Troubleshooting ...................................... 567
Blown Fuse ............................. 591, 593, 594
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 596
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 578
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 585
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 569
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 26, 123
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 584
Warning Indicators.................................... 74

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Index
Trunk........................................................ 130
Lid .......................................................... 130
Main Switch............................................ 131
Turn Signals .............................................. 145
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 80
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 107
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 114
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................. 14, 121
USB Flash Drives ....................... 219, 274, 302
USB Port .................................................... 201
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 604
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 478
Off Button .............................................. 479
System Indicator ............................... 78, 478
Ventilation ............................................... 195
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 530, 603
Voice Control Operation ......................... 246
Audio Commands ................................... 248
Climate Control Commands.................... 249
General Commands ................................ 249
Music Search Commands ........................ 249
On Screen Commands ............................ 249
Phone Commands .................................. 248 Useful Commands ................................... 248
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 247
Voice Recognition .................................... 246
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 478
W
Wallpaper......................................... 210, 231
Warning and Information Messages ......... 91
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 587
Warning Labels ........................................... 71
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) ............................................... 609
Watts ......................................................... 602
Wear Indicators (Tire) ............................... 552
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 573
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 284
Window Washers ...................................... 154
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 538
Switch ..................................................... 154
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............. 136
Windshield ................................................ 154
Cleaning .................................................. 563
Defrosting ............................................... 198
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 189
Washer Fluid ........................................... 538
Wiper Blades ........................................... 545
Wipers and Washers ................................ 154
Winter Tires .............................................. 555
Snow Tires ............................................... 555
Tire Chains .............................................. 555 Wipers and Washers
................................. 154
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 155
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 545
Front ....................................................... 154
WMA ......................................... 219, 262, 274
Worn Tires ................................................ 547