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a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on while driving, it indicates that one or more of your vehicle's tires are significantly low on pressure.

If this happens, pull to the side of the road when it is safe, check which tire has lost pressure, and determine the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, replace the flat tire with the compact spare (see page 286), and have the flat tire repaired as soon as possible. If two or more tires are underinflated, call a professional towing service (see page 313). For more information, see page 237.

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Lights On Indicator

or

This indicator reminds you that the exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the

position. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position without turning off the light switch, this indicator will stay on. A reminder chime will also sound when you open the driver's door.

Fog Light Indicator

OnSportmodel This indicator comes on when you turn on the fog lights. For more information, see page 75.

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Instrument Panel Indicators

High Beam Indicator

Cruise Main Indicator

Washer Level Indicator

This indicator comes on with the high beam headlights. For more information, see page 75. This indicator comes on with reduced brightness when the daytime running lights (DRL) are on (see page 75).

Daytime Running Lights Indicator

If this indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and the parking brake is released, it means there is a problem in the circuit. Have your vehicle checked by your dealer.

AllmodelsexceptCanadianDXand DX-Amodels This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE button (see page 195).

Cruise Control Indicator

AllmodelsexceptCanadianDXand DX-Amodels This indicator comes on when you set the cruise control. See page 195
for information on operating the cruise control.

Canadianmodelsonly This indicator comes on when the washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this indicator come on (see page 260).

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Instrument Panel Indicators

Maintenance Minder Indicator

Immobilizer System Indicator

This indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It reminds you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance main items and sub items will be displayed in the information display. See page 247 for more information on the Maintenance Minder™. This indicator goes off when your dealer resets it after completing the required maintenance service.

This indicator comes on briefly when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It will go off if you have inserted a properly coded ignition key. If it is not a properly coded key, the indicator will blink, and the engine's fuel system will be disabled (see page 79).

Security System Indicator

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

OnSportmodel This indicator comes on when the security system is set. See page 194
for more information on the security system.

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VSA OFF Indicator

Ifequipped It comes on as a reminder that you have turned off the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system. This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. See page 235 for more information on the VSA system.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator

Ifequipped This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. It flashes when VSA is active (see page 235). If it comes on and stays on at any other time, there is a problem with the VSA system. Take your vehicle to a dealer to have it checked. Without VSA, your vehicle still has normal driving ability, but will not have VSA traction and stability enhancement. See page 235 for more information on the VSA system.

Instrument Panel Indicators

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Gauges

INFORMATION DISPLAY

TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

U.S. Sport model is shown.

ODOMETER/TRIP METER/INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY/ AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY/CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR

SELECT/RESET KNOB

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INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY

ODOMETER

TRIP METER

AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY

ENGINE OIL LIFE

U.S. model is shown.

The information display consists of two segments. The upper segment displays instant fuel economy, maintenance item code(s), and the lower segment displays the trip meter, odometer, average fuel economy, and engine oil life.

: SELECT/RESET KNOB

To switch the display, press and release the select/reset knob repeatedly. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position the last selection is displayed.

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Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. To reset a trip meter, display it, and then press and hold the select/reset knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’. When you reset the trip meter, average fuel economy is reset simultaneously.

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Gauges

Instant Fuel Economy This shows your instant fuel economy in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada). Average Fuel Economy This shows your vehicle's average fuel economy in mpg (U.S.) or 1/100
km (Canada) since you last reset the trip meter. When you reset a trip meter, the average fuel economy for that trip meter also resets.

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Odometer The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial/ territorial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition.

Check Fuel Cap Indicator If the fuel fill cap is loose or missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message appears on the information display after you start the engine. The message changes from CHECK, to FUEL, to CAP repeatedly. Turn the engine off and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen the cap, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. You can cycle the message off of the display by pressing the select/reset knob repeatedly, but this message will be displayed each time the engine is started. It will take several days of normal driving for the vehicle to turn the warning off.

Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.

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If the system still detects a loose or missing fuel fill cap, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. Turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. The MIL goes out after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. If it does not go out, have your dealer inspect the vehicle. For more information, see page 306.

Maintenance Minder™ The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble- free driving. Refer to page 247 for more information.

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel

PADDLE SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT)ꭧ2
(P. 226)

HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNAL/ FOG LIGHTSꭧ2
(P. 74)

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ2
(P. 190)

NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ3

VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCHꭧ2
(P. 236)

HORNꭧ1

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 76)

PADDLE SHIFTER (UPSHIFT)ꭧ2
(P. 226)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 73)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P. 76)

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 31)

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRROR BUTTONꭧ2
(P. 76/102)

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK (P. 191)

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS (P. 77)

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONSꭧ2
(P. 195)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET (P. 106)

ꭧ1: To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel. ꭧ2: If equipped. ꭧ3: Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

MIST － The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. OFF － The wipers are not activated. INT － The wipers operate every few seconds. LO － The wipers run at low speed. HI － The wipers run at high speed. Windshield Washers － Pull the wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then complete one more sweep after you release the lever.

Windshield Wipers

1. MIST 2. OFF 3. INT － Intermittent 4. LO － Low speed 5. HI － High speed 6. Windshield washers Push the right lever up or down to select a position.

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

1. OFF

When you turn the wiper switch to the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will return to its parked position.

2. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn

the rear window wiper ON.

3. Hold past ON to turn the rear

window wiper on and to spray the rear window washer.

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Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights

Turn Signal and Headlights

Turn Signal － Push down on the left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane change, push lightly on the lever and hold it. The lever will return to the center when you release it or complete a turn.

1. Turn signal 2. Off 3. Parking and interior lights 4. Headlights 5. High beams 6. Flash high beams OnSportmodel 7. Fog lights off 8. Fog lights on

4. Hold past OFF to turn the rear

window wiper on and to spray the rear window washer. The rear window wiper makes one more sweep after you release the switch.

When you shift the transmission to the reverse position with the front windshield wiper activated, the rear wiper operates automatically even if the rear wiper switch is off. The rear window washer uses the same fluid reservoir as the windshield washer.

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’’ position turns on the

Headlights － Turning the switch to the ‘‘ parking lights, taillights, instrument panel lights, side-marker lights, and rear license plate lights. Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the headlights. When the light switch is in the ‘‘ on indicator comes on as a reminder. This indicator stays on if you leave the light switch on and turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK (0) position. If you leave the lights on with the key removed from the ignition switch, you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver's door.

’’ position, the lights

’’ or ‘‘

Turn Signal and Headlights

position, the high beam

Daytime Running Lights With the headlight switch off or in the headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition switch off, even if you set the parking brake. The headlights revert to normal operation when you turn them on with the switch.

High Beams － Push the lever forward and the high beam indicator will come on (see page 65). Pull it back to return to low beams. To flash the high beams, pull the lever back lightly, then release it. The high beams will stay on as long as you hold the lever back. Fog Lights OnSportmodel Turn the fog lights on and off by turning the switch next to the headlight switch. You can use the fog lights only when the headlights are on low beam. They will go off when the headlights are turned off.

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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger

Instrument Panel Brightness

Hazard Warning Button

Rear Window Defogger

INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB You can change the instrument panel brightness only when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position and the light switch is on. Turn the knob on the lower part of the instrument panel to adjust the brightness. You will hear a beep when maximum or minimum brightness is reached. You will also hear a beep when the maximum level is canceled by turning the knob a click to the left.

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Push the button to turn on the hazard warning lights (four-way flashers). This causes all four outside turn signals and both turn indicators in the instrument panel to flash. Use the hazard warning lights if you need to park in a dangerous area near heavy traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is on. You must manually shut off the rear window defogger when it is no longer needed.

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Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustments

Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side. Ifequipped Pushing this button also turns the mirror heaters on or off. For more information, see page 102.

Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving.

Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.

1. Pull the lever under the steering column toward you until it stops.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out, so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

3. Push the lever forward fully to lock

the steering wheel in position. 4. Make sure you have securely

locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.

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Keys and Locks

AllmodelsexceptCanadianDXand DX-Amodels

KEY NUMBER TAG KEYS WITH

TRANSMITTER

OnCanadianDXandDX-Amodels

KEY NUMBER TAG

KEYS

Your vehicle comes with the two ignition keys.

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You should have received a key number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Use only Honda-approved key blanks. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the immobilizer system. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged. ● Protect the keys from direct

sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.

● Do not drop the keys or set heavy

objects on them.

● Keep the keys away from liquids.

If they get wet, dry them immediately with a soft cloth. OnCanadianDXandDX-Amodels The keys do not contain batteries. Do not try to take them apart.

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If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your dealer. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems could result that may make your vehicle inoperable. If you have lost your key and cannot start the engine, contact your dealer.

Always take the ignition key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is used, the engine's fuel system is disabled. When you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position, the immobilizer system indicator should come on briefly, then go off. If the indicator starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the key. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position again. The system may not recognize your key's coding if another immobilizer key or other metal object (i.e. key chain) is near the ignition switch when you insert the key.

Immobilizer System

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation. Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment. ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210.Operationis subjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: (1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Ignition Switch

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

ACCESSORY (I) － You can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket in this position. ON (II) － This is the normal key position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position. START (III) － Use this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the driver's door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III). LOCK (0) － You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, push it in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in Park. If the front wheels are turned, the anti- theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key.

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OnCanadianDXandDX-Amodels To lock the passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab and close the door. To lock the driver's door, pull and hold the outside door handle, then pull the lock tab. Release the handle, then close the door.

Door Locks

UNLOCK

LOCK

OnCanadianDXandDX-Amodels Each front door can be locked or unlocked with the ignition key.

To lock

LOCK TAB

To unlock

RED INDICATOR Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. Pull the lock tab to lock the door, and push it forward to unlock the door. When the door is unlocked, you can see the red indicator on the lock tab above the inner door handle.

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The lock tab on each passenger's door locks and unlocks only that door. Pushing forward the lock tab on the driver's door unlocks only that door. To unlock only the driver's door from the outside, turn the key and release it. If you turn it again, the remaining doors and the tailgate unlock. To lock a passenger's door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab rearward and close the door. To lock the driver's door, remove key from ignition switch and pull the lock tab rearward or push the top of the master door lock switch, then close the door.

LockoutPrevention If you forget and leave the key in the ignition switch, lockout prevention will not allow you to lock the driver's door. With any door open and the key in the ignition switch, locking with master door lock switch is disabled. If the driver's door is closed, the lock tab on the driver's door is not disabled. Pulling the driver's lock tab rearward will lock all doors. If you try to lock an open driver's door by pulling the lock tab rearward, the driver's door lock tab pops out and unlocks the driver's door.

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

AllmodelsexceptCanadianDXand DX-Amodels To lock the doors and the tailgate, push the top of the master door lock switch on the driver's door, pull the lock tab rearward on the driver's door, or use the key in the outside door lock on the driver's door. Pushing the bottom of the master door lock switch unlocks all doors and the tailgate.

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Door Locks

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking OnallmodelsexceptCanadianDXand DX-A 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.

● All doors and tailgate lock

whenever you move the shift lever out of the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

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

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, pull the lock tab forward and use the outside door handle.

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Door Locks

ToturnofftheAutoDoorLock modes:

1. Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

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).

4. Release the switch, and within 20

seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

ToprogramtheParkLockmode: Locksalldoorsandtailgatewhenthe shiftleverismovedoutofthePark(P) position(A/Tvehiclesonly).

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(15
km/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 20

seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

A/T models

1. Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position, and make sure to close the driver's door.

Door Locks

3. OnA/Tvehicles,push and hold the

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

4. 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 20

seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. On A/Tvehicles,move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK (0) position.

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Door Locks

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

deactivated all the time.

● OnA/Tvehicles,the driver's door unlocks when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position with the brake pedal depressed. This is the default setting.

● All doors and tailgate unlock when you move the shift lever to the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles) with the brake pedal depressed.

● The driver's door unlocks whenever

you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. This is the default setting on M/T vehicles.

● All doors and tailgate unlock

whenever you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position.

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ToturnofftheAutoDoorUnlock modes:

4. Release the switch, and within 20

seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

ToprogramtheParkUnlockmode: Unlocksthedriver'sdoororalldoors andtailgatewhentheshiftleveris movedintothePark(P)positionwith thebrakepedaldepressed(A/Tvehicles only).

1. Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

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.

1. Make sure the shift lever is in the

Park (P) position.

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Door Locks

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

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position, and make sure to close 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. Continue to hold 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 20

seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

A/T models

1. Make sure the shift lever is in the Park (P) position (A/T vehicles).

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position, and make sure to close the driver's door.

3. OnA/Tvehicles,push and hold the

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

4. Push and hold the rear of the

master door lock switch on the driver's door. You will hear a click. Continue to hold 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.

5. Release the switch, and within 20

seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) position. On A/Tvehicles,move the shift lever to the Park (P) position.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK (0) position.

Even if your vehicle's battery is removed or goes dead, the system keeps the auto door lock/unlock setting which you selected.

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Tailgate

AllmodelsexceptCanadianDXand DX-Amodels The tailgate will lock or unlock when you lock or unlock the driver's door by using the key, the lock tab on the driver's door, the master door lock switch or the remote transmitter (if equipped).

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LOCK

UNLOCK

KEY

HANDLE

OnCanadianDXandDX-Amodels You can lock or unlock the tailgate with the key.

To open the tailgate, pull the handle, then lift up.

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Unlocking the Tailgate

Tailgate

Lock Unlock

TAILGATE HANDLE

To close the tailgate, hold the tailgate handle, lower the tailgate, 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 on page 53.

Push the release lever to the 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.

AllmodelsexceptCanadianDXand DX-Amodels If the power door lock system cannot unlock the tailgate, unlock it manually. Place a cloth on the edge of the cover to prevent scratches, then use a small flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover on the back of the tailgate.

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PANIC － Press this button for 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

LED

LOCK BUTTON

UNLOCK BUTTON

PANIC BUTTON

AllmodelsexceptCanadianDXand DX-Amodels 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, the horn will sound 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.

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UNLOCK － Press this button once 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 (if the ceiling light switch is in the door activated position) will come on when you press the UNLOCK button. 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 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 set.

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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

Remote Transmitter

SCREW To replace the battery: 1. Remove the screw at the base of

the transmitter with a small Phillips-head screwdriver.

NOTE: Be careful when removing this screw as the head of the screw can strip out.

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

5. Install the parts in reverse order.

AsrequiredbytheFCC:Thisdevice complieswithPart15oftheFCCrules. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynot causeharmfulinterference,and(2)this devicemustacceptanyinterference received,includinginterferencethatmay causeundesiredoperation. Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment. ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210.Operationis subjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: (1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

Remote Transmitter

BATTERY

2. Separate the transmitter by prying

its middle seam with your fingernail.

3. Inside the transmitter, separate the

inner cover from the keypad by carefully prying on the edge with a coin.

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Front Seat Adjustments Seepages11－12forimportantsafety informationandwarningsabouthowto properlypositiontheseatsandseat- backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.

Seats

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

To change the seat-back angle, 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.

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Seats

Armrest

Rear Seat Adjustments

OnSportmodelandCanadianLXmodel The driver's seat has an armrest on the side of the seat-back. To use, pivot it down.

RELEASE LEVER You can adjust the angle of the rear seat-backs separately. To change the seat-back angle, pull up the release lever on the outer side of the seat- back.

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Head Restraints Seepage13forimportantsafety informationandawarningabout improperlypositioningheadrestraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from the likelihood of whiplash and other injuries.

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.

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Front

CUSHION

Rear Center Position

CUSHION

RELEASE BUTTON

SEAT-BACK

LEGS 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.

RELEASE BUTTON

SEAT-BACK

LEGS When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, the center head restraint should be adjusted up or down, to match the passenger's height.

Seats

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

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

Always replace the head restraints before driving.

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

For a head restraint system to work properly: ● Do not hang any items on the head

restraints, or from the restraint legs.

● 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.

Seats

ActiveHeadRestraints

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 against the likelihood of whiplash and injuries to the neck and upper spine.

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Folding the Rear Seat Up The left and right rear seat cushions can be lifted up separately to make room for cargo. Remove any items from the seat before you fold up the seat cushion.

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꓇

꓈

꓈

꓇

Seats

LEG

Pull up the rear seat cushion, and fold the seat leg down. Push the seat cushion firmly against the seat-back to lock it.

LOOP (CUSHION RUBBER BAND) Make sure the seat belt buckles are on the seat. Do not take them out of their loops (cushion rubber band).

LATCH

FLOOR GUIDE

To return the seat cushion to its original position, first make sure there are no items or seat belts on the floor, then pull up the seat leg fully, and push down the seat cushion slowly while holding it with your hands. Set the seat leg in the floor guide. A latch comes out when the leg is set properly.

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Seats

Folding the Rear Seat Down The rear seat-backs can be folded down for more cargo room. Each side folds down separately, so you can still carry a passenger in the rear outer seating position. Remove any items from the seat before folding down the seat-back. Make sure the seat belt buckles are on the seat (see page 97). Make sure there are no items or seat belts on the floor before folding down the seats.

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LATCH PLATE

When you fold down the driver's side rear seat, use the latch plate to release the center seat belt from the detachable anchor (see page 99). Allow the seat belt to retract into the holder on the ceiling, and store the buckles in it.

RELEASE LEVER 1. Remove all items from the driver's

seat-back pocket.

2. Completely lower all rear head

restraints to prevent contact with, or possible damage to the pocket.

3. Pull up the release lever on the

outside of the seat-back.

4. Fold the seat-back forward.

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Seats

Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded down. While lifting the seat-back, the seat cushion may come up with it. To secure the seat cushion, see page 97. Make sure the seat-back and seat cushion are locked securely and all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat-backs. In the center seating position of the rear seat, be sure the detachable anchor is latched securely before using the seat belt (see page 99). Make sure all items in the cargo area are secured. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo on page 210).

LATCH PLATE

Detachable Anchor The seat belt in the rear center seat is equipped with a detachable anchor. This allows the center seat belt to be unlatched when the driver's side rear seat is folded.

Using a 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.

SMALL 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.

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Seats, Power Windows

SMALL LATCH PLATE

ANCHOR BUCKLE

Power Windows

DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH

ANCHOR BUCKLE

TRIANGLE MARKS

LATCH PLATE

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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MAIN SWITCH Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position to raise or lower any window. To open a window, push the switch down and hold it. Release the switch when you want the window to stop. Pull back on the switch and hold it to close the window. The windows will operate for up to 10
minutes after you turn off the ignition switch. Opening either front door cancels this function.

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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.

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

AUTO － To open or close the 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 down or up all the way. To stop the window, pull or push the window switch briefly. 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.

Power Windows, Mirrors

Mirrors

TAB

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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HeatedMirrors

3. Push the appropriate edge of the

adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down.

4. When you finish, move the

selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON

OnCanadianSportandLXmodels 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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Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever. The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel should go out when the parking brake is fully released (see page 60).

Parking Brake

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Interior Convenience Items

COAT HOOK

VANITY MIRRORS

SEAT-BACK POCKETꭧ1

FRONT DOOR POCKET

SUN VISOR

REAR SIDE POCKET (RIGHT SIDE)

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET

UPPER GLOVE BOX

BEVERAGE HOLDER

LOWER GLOVE BOX

CARGO FLOOR BOXꭧ2

SEAT UNDER BOX

ꭧ1: If equipped ꭧ2: All Canadian models with automatic transmission

BEVERAGE HOLDERS

PASSENGER'S TRAY

CENTER POCKET

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Lower Glove Box

Upper Glove Box

Interior Convenience Items

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