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tab rearward, the lock tab on the driver’s door pops out and unlocks the driver’s door.


Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Your vehicle has customizable settings for the doors and tailgate to automatically lock and unlock. There are default settings for each of these features. You can turn off or change the settings for these features as described on the following pages.


When you customize the setting, make sure your vehicle is parked safely, the engine is off, and apply the parking brake. Make all settings before you start driving.


Auto Door Locking The auto door locking feature has three possible settings:


The auto door locking is deactivated all the time.


The doors and the tailgate lock whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.


The doors and the tailgate lock when the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h). This is the factory setting.


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Door Locks


ToturnofftheAutoDoorLock modes:


1.


Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.


2.


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver’s door.


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3.


Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door until you hear a click (after about 5 seconds).


ToprogramtheParkLockmode: Locksalldoorsandtailgatewhenthe shiftleverismovedoutofthePark(P) position.


4.


Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.


1.


Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.


2.


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.


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ToprogramtheDriveLockmode: Locksalldoorsandtailgatewhenthe vehicle’sspeedreachesabout9mph (15km/h).


3.


Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5
seconds).


4.


Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.


Door Locks


3.


4.


Push and hold the brake pedal, and move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.


Push and hold the front of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Keep holding the switch until you hear another click (after about 5
seconds).


5.


Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.


1.


Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.


6.


Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.


2.


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.


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Door Locks


Auto Door Unlocking The auto door unlocking feature has five possible settings:


ToturnofftheAutoDoorUnlock modes:


The auto door unlocking is deactivated all the time.


The driver’s door unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position. This is the default setting.


All doors and tailgate unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.


The driver’s door unlocks whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.


All doors and tailgate unlock whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.


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1.


Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.


2.


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and open the driver’s door.


3.


Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click, and after about 5 seconds, you will hear another click.


4.


Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.


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ToprogramtheParkUnlockmode: Unlocksthedriver’sdoororalldoors andtailgatewhentheshiftleveris movedtoPark(P)position.


3.


Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold down the switch:


Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate driver’sdoorunlock feature,


Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate alldoorsandtailgate unlockfeature


4.


Release the switch, and within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.


1.


Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.


2.


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.


Door Locks


ToprogramtheIgnitionSwitch Unlockmode: Unlocksthedriver’sdoororalldoors andtailgatewhentheignitionswitchis movedoutoftheON(II)position.


1.


Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position.


2.


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, and make sure to close the driver’s door.


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Door Locks


3.


4.


Push and hold the brake pedal, then move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position.


Push and hold the rear of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold down the switch:


5.


Release the switch and, within 5
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. Move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.


6.


Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.


Until you hear another click (after about 5 seconds) to activate driver’sdoorunlock feature,


Or, until you hear two more clicks (after about 10 seconds) to activate alldoorsandtailgate unlockfeature


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Childproof Door Locks


LEVER


Unlock


Lock


The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position (lever is down), the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle.


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Remote Transmitter


LOCK BUTTON


LED


UNLOCK BUTTON


PANIC BUTTON



LOCK Press this button once to lock all doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash once. When you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to verify that the doors and the tailgate are locked and the security system (if equipped) has set. You cannot lock the doors and the tailgate if any door or the tailgate is not fully closed or the key is in the ignition switch.



Press this button once


UNLOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it twice to unlock the remaining doors and the tailgate. Some exterior lights will flash twice each time you press the button.


The ceiling light and the spot light (if equipped) comes on when you press the UNLOCK button if the lights are in the door activated position. If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, the light fades out. If you relock the doors and the tailgate with the remote transmitter before 30 seconds have elapsed, the light(s) will go off immediately.


If you do not open any door or the tailgate within 30 seconds, they will automatically relock, and the security system (if equipped) will reset.



Press this button for


PANIC about 2 seconds to attract attention: the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash for about 30 seconds. To cancel panic mode, press any other button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.


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Remote Transmitter


RemoteTransmitterCare


Avoid dropping or throwing the transmitter.


Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature.


Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid.


If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.


Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the tailgate, replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery type: CR1616


SCREW


To replace the battery:


1.


Remove the screw at the base of the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.


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4.


Remove the old battery, and insert a new battery into the back of the cover with the


side facing down.



BATTERY


An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.


TAB


5.


Install the parts in reverse order.


2.


3.


Separate the transmitter by prying its middle seam with your fingernail.


Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad by releasing the two tabs on the cover.


Remote Transmitter


AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.


Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.


ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.


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Tailgate


The tailgate will lock when you lock the driver’s door with the key, the remote transmitter, the master door lock switch, or the lock tab on the driver’s door.


To unlock the tailgate, turn the key clockwise twice, push the rear of the master door lock switch, or push the UNLOCK twice on the remote transmitter.


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RELEASE


HANDLE


To open the tailgate, push the release, and lift up. To close the tailgate, use the tailgate handle to lower it, then press down on the back edge.


Keep the tailgate closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard 54


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Unlocking the Tailgate


RELEASE LEVER


If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually.


Place a cloth on the top side of the cover, then use a small flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.


Push the release lever to the lower right as shown.


If you need to unlock the tailgate manually, it means there is a problem with the tailgate. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer.


Tailgate


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Seats


EX-Lmodelonly Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.


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The controls for the power adjustable driver’s seat are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch in any position. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.


The front passenger’s seat can be adjusted manually (see the next page).


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Moves the whole seat up and forward, or down and backward. The front of the seat also tilts up or down at the same time.


Adjusts the seat-back angle forward or backward.


Moves the seat forward and backward.


Increases or decreases the lumbar support.


Moves the front of the seat up or down.


Raises or lowers the seat.


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move the seat to make sure it is locked in position.


Seats



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Seat Adjustments Seepages forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs.


Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.


FRONT SEAT


To adjust the front or rear seat forward or backward, pull up on the bar under the seat cushion’s front edge. Move the seat to the desired position, and release the bar. Try to


To change the seat-back angle of the front seat, pull up the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.


Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.


REAR SEAT


The angle of each rear seat-back can be adjusted separately. To change the seat-back angle of the rear seat- back, pull up on the release lever on the top of the seat-back. Move the seat-back to the desired position, then release the lever. Make sure the seat-back latches in the new position.


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Seats


When using the center seating position, adjust the left and right side of the rear seats to the same position.


Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- backs after you adjust the rear seats.


Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment


Armrests


The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. To raise the seat, repeatedly pull up the lever on the outside of the seat cushion. To lower the seat, push the lever down repeatedly.


FRONT


Each front seat has an armrest on the side of the seat-back. To use it, pivot it down.


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Cargo Pass-through


REAR


The rear seat armrest is in the center of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it.


The rear center seat-back has a cargo area pass-through. To use the cargo area pass-through, pull up the release on top of the center seat- back and fold it down.


Seats


If your vehicle is equipped with a dual deck cargo shelf, do not use the shelf when any seat-back is folded down. Objects placed on this shelf can be thrown forward and occupants can be injured during sudden stops or a collision.


For more information of the dual deck cargo shelf, see page


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Seats


Head Restraints Seepage forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints.


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Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.


Front Position


CUSHION


They are most effective when you adjust them so the center of the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.


LEGS


SEAT-BACK


RELEASE BUTTON


AdjustingtheHeadRestraint The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust a restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways, and push the restraint down.


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Rear Outer Position


CUSHION


Rear Center


CUSHION


Seats


Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.


Always replace the head restraints before driving.


LEGS


LEGS


SEAT-BACK


RELEASE BUTTON


SEAT-BACK


RELEASE BUTTON


Make sure the removed head restraints are securely stored.


RemovingtheHeadRestraint To remove a head restraint, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seat-back.


When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, make sure the center head restraint is properly adjusted.


When reinstalling a head restraint, put the legs back in place. Then adjust it to the appropriate height while pressing the release button.


Make sure the head restraint locks in position when you reinstall it.


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Seats


ActiveHeadRestraints


against whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.


For a head restraint system to work properly:


After a collision, the activated restraint should return to its normal position.


Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.


If the restraints do not return to their normal position, or in the event of a severe collision, have the vehicle inspected by a Honda dealer.


Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.


Install each restraint in its proper location.


Only use genuine Honda replacement head restraints.


The driver’s and front passenger’s seats have active head restraints. If the vehicle is struck severely from the rear, the occupant properly secured with the seat belt will be pushed against the seat-back and the head restraint will automatically move forward.


This reduces the distance between the restraint and the occupant’s head. It also helps protect the occupants


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Reclining the Front Seats


SLIDE BAR


You can recline the seat-backs on the front seats so they are level with the rear seat cushions, making a large cushioned area. To do this:


EX-Lmodelonly Only the passenger’s side can be level as follows.


SEAT-BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER


1.


Adjust the rear seats as far back as possible.


2.


Remove the front head restraints (see page securely.


), and store them


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Seats


3.


Adjust the front seats forward as far as possible. Pull up the seat- back angle adjustment lever and pivot the seat-back backward until it is level with the rear seat cushion.


EX-Lmodelonly The seat-back of the power adjustable driver’s seat cannot be level. Do not push the seat-back down forcibly.


4.


Adjust the rear seat-back to the desired position.


Reverse this procedure to return the front and rear seats to the upright position. Make sure you install the head restraints and securely lock the seats before driving.


When you return the seat-back to its upright position, hold the seat-back to keep it from going up too quickly.


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Seats


Folding the Rear Seats Down Each rear seat-back can be folded down separately to give more cargo room. With either of the outer seat- backs folded-down, you can still carry a passenger in the rear seat. With the center seat-back folded- down, either outer seating position can be used.


You can also fold up the left or right side of the rear seats separately to create further cargo space (see page 105


).


Remove any items from the seat before folding down the seat-back.


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BUCKLE


LATCH PLATE


1.


Push the seat belt buckles into the seat cushion.


When you are folding the rear center seat-back, use the latch plate to release the center seat belt from the detachable anchor (see page Allow the seat belt to retract into the holder on the ceiling and store the buckles in it.


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Make sure the rear seat armrest is stored.


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Seats


Reverse this procedure to return the seat-back to the upright position. Make sure the seat is secured and the seat belt is in front of the seat- back before driving.


In the rear center seating position, be sure the detachable anchor is latched securely (see page ).


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RELEASE LEVER


2.


Lower the rear head restraints to their lowest position.


3.


Pull up the release lever on the top of the seat-back.


4.


Fold the seat-back forward.


Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded down.


Make sure that the folded down rear seat does not interfere with the front passenger’s seat-back. This will cause the front passenger’s weight sensors and the front passenger’s seat belt reminder indicator to work improperly (see pages ). Also check the passenger airbag off indicator to assure proper operation of the passenger’s front airbag.


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Follow steps 1 through 4 on page 102
back.


for folding down the seat-


Lower the center seat-back before folding the passenger’s side seat forward.


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Seats


When any seat-back is folded down, do not use the dual deck cargo shelf (if equipped).


Folding the Rear Seat Forward


Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard (See on page


236


).


SLIDE BAR


The left and right rear seats can be folded up separately to make room for cargo. Remove any items from the seat before you fold up the seat cushion. To fold the rear seat forward:


1.


Pull up the bar under the seat cushion and slide the rear seat backward. The rear seat will not fold forward unless it is as far back as it will go.


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Seats


ANCHOR


FASTENING STRAP


ANCHOR


HOOK


FASTENING STRAP


HOOK


4.


Pull out the fastening strap from the slit on the seat-back. Then attach the anchor on the fastening strap to the hook on the center pillar.


5.


Pull down on the anchor to engage the upper part of the anchor securely on the hook, and make sure the seat is secure.


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LOCK RELEASE STRAP


3.


Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release strap under the seat cushion’s back edge, then lift the rear of the seat. You cannot fold up the rear seat if it is not latched securely in the rearmost position.


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Make sure both outer seat belts are positioned in side of the rear seat- backs.


Detachable Anchor The seat belt in the rear center seat is equipped with a detachable anchor.


In the center seating position of the rear seat, be sure the detachable anchor is latched securely before using the seat belt (see page 107


).


This allows the center seat belt to be unlatched when the rear center seat back is folded down or the right side rear seat is folded forward.


Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard (See on page


236


).


Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf (if equipped) when the seats are folded down or forward.


Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash.


Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly latched.


Seats


Make sure that the folded up right rear seat does not interfere with the front passenger’s seat-back. This will cause the front passenger’s weight sensors and the front passenger’s seat belt reminder indicator to work improperly (see page ). Also check the passenger airbag off indicator to assure proper operation of the passenger’s advanced front airbag.


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Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is securely latched before driving. When you are not using the fastening strap, store the strap into the slit on the seat-back.


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SMALL LATCH PLATE


ANCHOR BUCKLE


Seats


TRIANGLE MARKS


LATCH PLATE


ANCHOR BUCKLE


LATCH PLATE


Pull out the small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt to extend it.


Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle when reattaching the belt and buckle.


Tug on the seat belt to verify that the detachable anchor is securely latched. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.


To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle. Store the detachable anchor and seat belt latch plates in the retractor housing.


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Seat Heaters


Passenger’s seat


HEATERS


Driver’s seat


DRIVER’S SEAT HEATER SWITCH


PASSENGER’S SEAT HEATER SWITCH


Ifequipped Both front seats are equipped with seat heaters. The passenger seat only has heaters in the seat bottom because of the side airbag cutoff system.


The ignition switch must be in the ON (II) position to use the heaters. Push the top of the switch, HI, to rapidly heat up the seat. After the seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing the bottom of the switch. This will keep the seat warm.


In the HI setting, the heater turns off when the seat gets warm, and turns back on after the seat’s temperature drops.


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In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously. It does not cycle with temperature changes.


Follow these precautions when using the seat heaters:


Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws large amounts of current from the battery.


If the engine is left idling for an extended period, do not use the seat heaters, even on the LO setting. It can weaken the battery, causing hard starting.


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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH


MAIN SWITCH


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open the window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want to stop the window. To close the window, pull back on the switch and hold it.


The windows will operate for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.


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.



To open or close the


AUTO driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to the second detent, and release it. The window will automatically go up or down all the way. To stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly.


When you push the MAIN switch in, the switch is off, and the passenger windows cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch off when you


Power Windows


have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by operating the windows unintentionally.



AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s window senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, and then stop. To close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again.


Auto reverse stops sensing when the window is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the window before closing it.


Only on the driver’s window, NOTE: the auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch.


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Moonroof


MOONROOF SWITCH


OPEN


TILT


CLOSE


Ifequipped The moonroof can be tilted up in the back for ventilation, or it can be slid back into the roof. Use the switch on the front ceiling to operate the moonroof. You must turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to operate the moonroof.


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To tilt up the moonroof, push on the center of the moonroof switch. To stop the moonroof from tilting up fully, push the switch briefly.


To open the moonroof, pull back on the switch and hold it. Release the switch when the moonroof reaches the desired position. To close the moonroof, push the switch forward and hold it. Release the switch to stop the operation.


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.


− To open the moonroof


AUTO fully, pull back the moonroof switch firmly, then release it. The moonroof automatically opens all the way. To stop the moonroof from opening, push the switch briefly.


To close the moonroof fully, firmly push the moonroof switch forward, then release it. The moonroof automatically closes all the way. To stop the moonroof from closing, push the switch briefly.


To open or close the moonroof partially, lightly pull the switch back or push it forward and hold it. The moonroof will stop when you release the switch.


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− If the


AUTO REVERSE moonroof runs into any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction and then stop. To close the moonroof, remove the obstacle, then use the moonroof switch again.


Auto reverse stops sensing when the moonroof is almost closed. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the moonroof before closing it.


Moonroof, Mirrors


The moonroof has a key-off delay. You can open and close the moonroof for up to 10 minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. The key-off delay cancels as soon as you open either front door. You must then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the moonroof to operate.


Mirrors


TAB


If you try to open the moonroof in below-f reezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the moonroof panel or its motor.


Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before you start driving.


The inside mirror has day and night positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of the mirror to select the day or night position.


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Mirrors


AdjustingthePowerMirrors


SELECTOR SWITCH


ADJUSTMENT SWITCH


1.


Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.


2.


Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side).


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PowerMirrorHeaters


3.


4.


Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.


When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.


REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTON


Ifequipped The outside mirrors are heated to remove fog and frost. With the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, turn on the heaters by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on as a reminder. Press the button again to turn the heaters off. Pressing this button also turns the rear window defogger on and off.


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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET


COAT HOOK


DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER


SUN VISOR


SUNGLASSES HOLDER CONVERSATION MIRROR


Interior Convenience Items


VANITY MIRROR


UPPER GLOVE BOX


LOWER GLOVE BOX



CENTER POCKET


ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET


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DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF *


BEVERAGE HOLDERS in REAR SEAT ARMREST


CENTER CONSOLE with BEVERAGE HOLDERS



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If equipped On some models, this is on the center table This is on the center table or on the front panel, depending on models


ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET *


AUXILIARY INPUT JACK



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Interior Convenience Items


Dual Deck Cargo Shelf


cargo shelf fully opened and securely latched.


To remove the dual deck cargo shelf, fold up the rear half of the shelf forward onto the front half, push up on both sides, then pull it toward you.


To store the dual deck cargo shelf, lift up either side of it, then move it as shown above.


Place the dual deck cargo shelf on the far side of the cargo floor, then slide it forward while folding out the upper half of the shelf.


Ifequipped The dual deck cargo shelf will separate the storage area into two storage areas. On the upper area, you can store small and light items. You should place heavy items in the lower storage area. You can remove the dual deck cargo shelf and store it on the cargo floor to make a larger cargo area.


Make sure to use the dual deck


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Do not use this shelf if the second row seats are folded down.


Objects placed on the shelf could be thrown forward during a crash or sudden stop and hurt someone.


When any of the rear seats are folded down or forward, do not place any objects on the dual deck cargo shelf. Make sure to store the shelf on the cargo area floor. It could be unlatched during a crash.


The dual deck cargo shelf can be placed on the floor as shown above.


Reverse this procedure to return the dual deck cargo shelf to the upper position. Make sure the dual deck cargo shelf is latched securely.


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The maximum load on the dual deck cargo shelf is 20 lbs on U.S. models, and 10kg on canadian models. This is shown on a label on the driver’s side of the dual deck cargo shelf (see page ). To prevent damage to the dual deck cargo shelf, do not exceed the maximum load.


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Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have Carrying Cargo to brake hard (See on page


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Interior Convenience Items


Beverage Holders Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you open or close the doors. Use only resealable containers in the door pockets.


Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.


Onvehicleswithrearseatarmrest The rear seat also has a beverage holder in the center armrest. To use it, pivot the armrest down.


OnU.S.models To prevent damage, do not place more than 20 lbs (9 kg) on this shelf.


OnCanadianmodels To prevent damage, do not place more than 10 kg on this shelf.


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Center Table


Lower Glove Box


Interior Convenience Items


OnLXandEXmodels To use the center table, pull up the outside edge of the table until it latches. To store it, pull the lever and lower the table.


Sitting on or getting under the table, or putting heavy objects on the table, may damage or deform it.


Do not put any items on the table while driving. They may fall down or fly around when you go around corners or brake hard.


Open the lower glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle. Close it with a firm push. Lock or unlock the glove box with the master key.


The glove box light comes on when the parking lights are on.


To lock


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Interior Convenience Items


Upper Glove Box


Vanity Mirror


EDGE


An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.


Always keep the glove box closed while driving.


LEVER


Open the upper glove box by pushing up the lever. Close it by pulling down on the edge under the lever.


To use the vanity mirror on the back of the sun visor, pull up the cover.


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Sun Visor


Sunglasses Holder


Push


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SUN VISOR


SUNGLASSES HOLDER


To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out.


Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the vehicle.


To open the sunglasses holder, push then release the raised detent. It will unlatch and swing down. To close it, push it until it latches. Make sure the holder is closed while you are driving.


Some larger styles of sunglasses may not fit in the holder.


You may also store small items in this holder. Make sure they are small enough to let the holder close and latch, and that they are not heavy enough to cause the holder to pop open while driving.


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Interior Convenience Items


Conversation Mirror


Accessory Power Sockets


FRONT


Your vehicle has two or three accessory power sockets depending on the model.


To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.


EX model


Each socket is intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).


The sunglasses holder uses a convex mirror for its bottom panel. You can see all the vehicle passengers in this mirror. To use the mirror, open the sunglasses holder fully, push it to the first detent, and release it.


To switch back to the sunglasses holder, close the conversation mirror and then open the sunglasses holder.


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REAR


Interior Convenience Items


Console Compartment


Push


EX-L model


None of the sockets will power an automotive type cigarette lighter element.


Make sure to put the socket cover back in place to prevent any small foreign objects getting into the socket.


Ifequipped Push the release knob to open or close the console compartment, slide the lid rearward.


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Interior Convenience Items, Interior Lights


Coat Hook


Seat Under Tray


Ceiling Light


ON


OFF


DOOR ACTIVATED


To use a coat hook, slide it out slightly, then pull it down.


Make sure the coat hook is folded up when you are not using it. This hook is not designed for large or heavy items.


Ifequipped Your vehicle has a seat under tray located under the front passenger seat. Use the tray by pulling on the front center edge of the tray.


The ceiling light has a three-position switch; ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you:


Open any door. Unlock the doors and the tailgate with the key or remote transmitter.


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After all doors and the tailgate are closed tightly, the light fades out in about 30 seconds.


The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door and the tailgate, the light fades out in about 30 seconds.


If you leave any door or the tailgate open without the key in the ignition switch, the ceiling light goes off after 3 minutes.


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