2012 Honda Pilot Owners Manual

Tostoreaspeeddialnumberduringa call: 1.

Press and hold the desired audio preset button during a call.

2.

The contact information for the active call will be stored for the preset button.

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Toaddavoicetagtoastoredspeeddial number: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Store Voice Tag.’’

3.

Select the number you want to store a voice tag for.

U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

EX-L and Canadian EX models

Todeleteavoicetag: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete Voice Tag.’’

3.

Select the number you want to delete the voice tag for.

4.

Follow the prompts to complete the voice tag.

NOTE:

Avoid using duplicate voice tags.

Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a voice tag.

It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name. For example, use ‘‘John Smith’’ instead of ‘‘John.’’

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Todeleteaspeeddialnumber: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete Speed Dial.’’

3.

Select the number you want to delete.

Making a Call You can make calls by inputting any phone number, using the imported phonebook, using the call history, or with speed dial entries, or by redial.

Tomakeacallusinganameinthe Phonebook: When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook are automatically imported to HFL.

U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

EX-L and Canadian EX models

EX-L and Canadian EX models

1.

Select ‘‘Phonebook’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Select a name from the list.

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3.

4.

Push the selector knob to list the number or numbers stored for the selected name.

Select a number and push the selector knob to begin automatic dialing.

Tomakeacallusingaphonenumber:

TomakeacallusingCallHistory:

U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

EX-L and Canadian EX models

EX-L and Canadian EX models

1.

Select ‘‘Dial’’ from the Phone screen.

1.

Select ‘‘Call History’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Enter the phone number, and select

2.

Call History is sorted by ‘‘All Calls,’’ ‘‘Received Calls,’’ ‘‘Dialed Calls,’’ and ‘‘Missed Calls.’’ Selecting a number begins automatic dialing.

Some phones do not support

NOTE: ‘‘All Calls.’’

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TomakeacallusingSpeedDial:

U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

2.

A list of up to 20 stored speed dial entries is shown. Select the entry you want to call, and push SELECT to begin automatic dialing.

TomakeacallusingRedial: Select ‘‘Redial’’ from the Phone screen or press and hold the PICK- UP button to redial the last number dialed in your phone’s history.

EX-L and Canadian EX models

: Any voice-tagged speed dial

NOTE entry can be dialed by voice from any screen.

PRESET BUTTONS

The first six speed dial entries are linked to the audio preset buttons while in the Phone screen. Press the corresponding button to begin automatic dialing.

1.

Select ‘‘Speed Dial’’ on the Phone screen.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)

Receiving a Call When you receive a call, a notification appears on the screen (see page

443

).

To answer the call, press the PICK-UP button on the steering wheel.

To end or decline the call, press the HANG-UP button.

−

Allows you to send

DialTones ＊ numbers or names during a call. This is useful when you call a menu- driven phone system.

＊

Available on some phones. Touch Tones on U.S. EX and Canadian LX models.

During a Call

Example U.S. EX and Canadian LX models

EX-L and Canadian EX models

The following options are available during a call:

−

Allows you to transfer a

Transfer call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL.

−

Mute voice.

Allows you to mute your

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models without navigation system)

CallWaiting If your phone has Call Waiting, a beep sounds for an incoming call. Press and release the PICK-UP button to put the original call on hold and answer the incoming call.

To return to the original call, press the PICK-UP button again. If you don’t want to answer the incoming call, disregard it and continue with your original call. If you want to hang up the original call and answer the new call, press the HANG-UP button.

HFL Limitations An incoming call on HFL will Audio when it is interrupt playing. Audio will resume when the call is ended.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Wireless Technology name and logos are

Bluetooth The registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

Using HFL InterfaceDial

CANCEL BUTTON

PHONE BUTTON

HandsFreeLink (HFL)

Bluetooth allows you to place and receive phone calls using either the navigation system controls or voice commands without the distraction of handling your cell phone.

To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth- compatible cell phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities:

In the U.S., visit com

or call (888) 528-7876.

handsfreelink.honda.

In Canada, visit or call (888) 528-7876.

www.handsfreelink.ca,

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DIAL

ENTER

U.S. model is shown.

Use the Interface Dial to make menu or list selections.

Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button to go to the Phone screen.

To select an item on the screen, turn the interface dial left or right to highlight it, and then press ENTER.

Press the CANCEL button to go back to the previous screen.

To select an item that comes with icons,

, or

push the interface selector up, down, left, or right.

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HFLButtons

VoiceControlTips

TALK BUTTON

PICK-UP BUTTON

BACK BUTTON

HANG-UP BUTTON

MICROPHONE

Try to reduce all background noise. If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, commands may be misinterpreted.

To change the volume level of HFL, use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls.

HelpFeature For help at any time, including a list of available options, say ‘‘Help.’’

−

−

Press and

PICK-UP Button release to answer a call, or press to go directly to the Phone screen. HANG-UP Button Press and release to end or decline a call. TALK Button to give a command. BACK Button Press and release − to go back to the previous command, or cancel the command.

Press and release

−

Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents and all windows may interfere with the microphone. Adjust or close them as necessary.

LanguageSelection Refer to the navigation system manual for how to change the system’s language between English, French, and Spanish.

Press and release the Talk button each time you want to make a command. After the beep, speak in a clear, natural tone.

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Display When you receive an incoming call, you will see the following displays and notifications.

You will see ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’ on the audio display while HFL is in use.

On the navigation screen:

On the Phone screen:

SIGNAL STRENGTH ROAM STATUS

BLUETOOTH INDICATOR

U.S. model is shown.

BATTERY LEVEL STATUS

CALL NAME PHONE DIALING

Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to the screen.

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How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

Call History

All

Dial

Receive

Missed

Display the last 20 incoming, outgoing, or missed calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)

Display the last 20 outgoing calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)

Display the last 20 incoming calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)

Display the last 20 missed calls. (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)

Phone

Phonebook

Display the paired phone’s previously imported phonebook (or import a new one).

Dial

Enter a phone number to dial.

More

Speed Dial

Displays a list of all 20 speed dial entries. The first 4 speed dial numbers are shown on the Phone screen.

Voice commands can be used for all above options. Voice commands for the HFL system can only be used from the PHONE screen. To quickly access the PHONE screen, press the Pick-Up button on the steering wheel. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command. From any other screen, you can press the Talk button and say ‘‘Dial by voice tag’’ or ‘‘Dial by number.’’ The system will guide you through the process.

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Phone

Phone Setup

Add New Phone

Pair a new phone to the system.

Connect

Connect a previously paired phone to the system.

Connection

Disconnect

Disconnect a paired phone from the system.

Delete

Delete a previously paired phone.

Pass-key

Create a Pass-key number for a paired phone.

Store

Speed Dial

Select a number from the Call History, Phonebook, or manual entry to store as a speed dial number.

Edit

Speed Dial

Delete

Speed Dial

Delete a previously stored speed dial number.

Store Voice Tag

Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.

Delete Voice Tag

Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.

Voice commands can be used for all above options. Voice commands for the HFL system can only be used from the PHONE screen. To quickly access the PHONE screen, press the Pick-Up button on the steering wheel. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command. From any other screen, you can press the Talk button and say ‘‘Dial by voice tag’’ or ‘‘Dial by number.’’ The system will guide you through the process.

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Phone

Phone Name/

PIN

Create a phone name/PIN number for a paired phone.

Auto Transfer

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.

Phone Setup

Auto Answer

Set incoming calls to be automatically answered.

Clear Phone Information

Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, speed dials, and pass-keys.

Voice commands can be used for all above options. Voice commands for the HFL system can only be used from the PHONE screen. To quickly access the PHONE screen, press the Pick-Up button on the steering wheel. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command. From any other screen, you can press the Talk button and say ‘‘Dial by voice tag’’ or ‘‘Dial by number.’’ The system will guide you through the process.

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To use HFL, you need to pair your Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to the system.

HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which means, the maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10
meters).

Phone Screen

Phone Setup You can set up your phone and other system options with this menu.

Push the selector down for PHONE SETUP.

Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button to go to the Phone screen.

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SetupBluetoothPhone Topairacellphone(whenthereisno phonepairedtothesystem): Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button. The system starts pairing when there is no phone paired to the system.

1.

Press the PHONE button or PICK- UP button. The system prompts you to pair a phone. Select ‘‘Yes’’ on the confirmation screen.

2.

Make sure your phone is set to discoverable or visibility is ON, and select ‘‘OK.’’ HFL begins to search for your phone.

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Topairacellphone(whenthereareone ormorephonespairedtothesystem):

U.S. model is shown.

3.

4.

If your phone is found, it is displayed on the screen. Select it and press ENTER.

5.

HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key that you will need to input on your phone.

If your phone doesn’t appear on the list, select ‘‘Phone not found?’’ and search for Bluetooth devices using your phone. From your phone, select ‘‘HandsFreeLink.’’

6.

When your phone prompts you, input the 4-digit pass-key.

7.

You will receive a notification on the screen and your phone if pairing is successful.

1.

Select ‘‘Phone Setup’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

3.

Select ‘‘Add New Phone.’’

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Tochangethepass-keysetting:

Phonepairingtips

You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is moving.

Up to six phones can be paired.

Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is paired to HFL.

4.

Select one of the six entries on the list. Make sure your phone is set to discoverable or visibility is ON.

5.

Follow steps 2 through 7 from the previous page.

1.

Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Pass-key.’’

The default pass-key ‘‘0000’’ NOTE: is used until you change the setting.

For a randomly generated pass-key each time you pair a phone, select ‘‘Random.’’

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Example

Todeleteapairedphone:

TRASH ICON

5.

Select ‘‘Yes’’ from the confirmation screen.

Push the selector to left to delete.

BLUETOOTH ICON

To create your own pass-key, select ‘‘Fixed’’ and follow steps 3 and 4.

1.

Select ‘‘Connection’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

3.

Delete the current pass-key.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete.’’

4.

Enter a new pass-key, and select ‘‘OK.’’

3.

4.

Select the phone you want to delete. The Bluetooth icon shows you the currently linked phone.

A trash icon appears next to the selected phone. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.

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PhoneName/PIN You can name up to six HFL phone names. Each can be PIN protected, and have its own phonebook, speed dial, and call history.

Select a phone name.

Tonameaphone:

1.

Select ‘‘Phone Name/PIN’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select the phone name you want to edit on the phone name/PIN screen.

If the phone name you selected is PIN-protected, the speed dial list becomes ‘‘

＊＊＊＊

.’’

1.

Select ‘‘Phone Name/PIN’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Phone Name.’’

3.

Enter a phone name, and select ‘‘OK’’ when complete.

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TocreateaPINforeachphone: When you set a PIN for a phone, you will be asked to enter the PIN every time you select the phone on the Phone screen.

If you select ‘‘DO NOT USE PIN,’’ before entering any number, the phone will not have a PIN.

If the phone is already PIN-protected, you need to enter the current PIN before creating a new one.

AutomaticTransferring If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically transferred to HFL with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

1.

Select ‘‘Phone Name/PIN’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘PIN.’’

3.

Enter a 4-digit PIN, re-enter it, and select ‘‘OK.’’

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1.

Select ‘‘Auto Transfer’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘OFF’’ or ‘‘ON.’’

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AutomaticAnswering You can choose when the HFL system automatically answers incoming calls.

Toclearthephoneinformation Clearing a phone name will clear all settings, such as call history and phonebook.

1.

Select ‘‘Auto Answer’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Off,’’ ‘‘2sec,’’ ‘‘5sec,’’ or ‘‘10sec.’’

1.

Select ‘‘Clear Phone Information’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select the phone you want to clear.

3.

A trash icon appears next to the selected phone. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.

4.

Select ‘‘Yes’’ from the confirmation screen.

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AutomaticImportCellular PhonebookandCallHistory (availableonsomephones) When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call history are automatically imported to HFL.

Up to three category icons appear next to the phonebook entries .

＊

EditSpeedDial

Preference

Home

Mobile

Work

Pager

Fax

Car

Voice

Other

These indicate how many numbers are stored for the name. If a name has more than three category icons, ‘‘…’’ is displayed.

＊

Available on some phones

The first four speed dial entries.

Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone name, and the first four numbers are displayed on the Phone screen.

Select a ‘‘No Entry’’ field to store a speed dial entry, or use the following procedure.

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Tostoreaspeeddialnumber: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Store Speed dial.’’

3.

Select a number on the speed dial list where you want to store the number.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

5.

When the speed dial number is successfully stored, you are asked to store a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.

When a voice tag is stored for the entry, you can dial the number by saying ‘‘Call’’ and the voice tag name.

4.

Choose a number from:

Phonebook the linked cell phone’s imported phonebook

−

Call History numbers

−

the last 20

Dial manual number input

−

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Toaddavoicetagtoastoredspeeddial number: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Store Voice Tag.’’

3.

Select the number you want to store a voice tag for.

Todeleteavoicetag: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete Voice Tag.’’

3.

Select the number you want to delete the voice tag for.

4.

A trash icon appears next to the selected numbers. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.

4.

Follow the prompts to complete the voice tag.

NOTE:

Avoid using duplicate voice tags.

Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a voice tag.

It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name. For example, use ‘‘John Smith’’ instead of ‘‘John.’’

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Todeleteaspeeddialnumber: 1.

Select ‘‘Edit Speed Dial’’ from the Phone Setup screen.

2.

Select ‘‘Delete Speed Dial.’’

3.

Select the number you want to delete, and push ENTER.

4.

A trash icon appears next to the selected numbers. Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

Making a Call You can make calls by inputting any phone number, using the imported phonebook, using the call history, or with speed dial entries.

Tomakeacallusinganameinthe Phonebook: When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook are automatically imported to HFL.

: If you are not on the PHONE

NOTE screen, you can press the Talk button and say ‘‘Dial by voice tag’’ or ‘‘Dial by number.’’ The system will guide you through the process.

1.

Select ‘‘Phonebook’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Select a name from the list.

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3.

Push ENTER to list the number or numbers stored for the selected name.

4.

Select a number and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.

Tomakeacallusingaphonenumber:

TomakeacallusingCallHistory:

HISTORY LIST

1.

Select ‘‘Dial’’ from the Phone screen.

1.

Select ‘‘Call History’’ from the Phone screen.

2.

Enter the phone number, and select ‘‘Dial.’’

To enter the phone number by voice, say it in a continuous string.

2.

Call History is sorted by ‘‘All,’’ ‘‘Dial,’’ ‘‘Receive,’’ and ‘‘Missed.’’ Selecting a number begins automatic dialing.

Some phones do not support

NOTE: ‘‘All’’ in the Call History.

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TomakeacallusingSpeedDial:

SPEED DIAL PHONE ICON

VOICE TAG ICON

Select one of the four entries on the Phone screen, and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

TomakeacallusingMoreSpeedDial: Select ‘‘More Speed Dial’’ on the 1. Phone screen.

2.

A list of 20 stored speed dial entries is shown. Select the entry you want to call, and push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.

: Any voice-tagged speed dial

NOTE entry can be dialed by voice from any screen.

TomakeacallusingRedial: Press and hold the PICK-UP button to redial the last number dialed in your phone’s history. While the display is showing Phone screen, you can also redial by pressing and holding ENTER.

Receiving a Call When you receive a call, a notification appears on the screen (see page

464

).

To answer the call, press the PICK-UP button on the steering wheel.

To end or decline the call, press the HANG-UP button.

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−

Allows you to transfer a

Transfer call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL.

−

Mute voice.

Allows you to mute your

＊

Available on some phones

CallWaiting If your phone has Call Waiting, press and release the PICK-UP button to put the original call on hold and answer the incoming call.

To return to the original call, press the PICK-UP button again. If you don’t want to answer the incoming call, disregard it and continue with your original call. If you want to hang up the original call and answer the new call, press the HANG-UP button.

During a Call

Example

The following options are available during a call:

＊ −

Allows you to send

DialTones numbers or names during a call. This is useful when you call a menu- driven phone system.

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HFL Limitations An incoming call on HFL will Audio when it is interrupt playing. Audio will resume when the call is ended.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (Models with navigation system)

Bluetooth

Wireless Technology name and logos are

Bluetooth The registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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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Parking Sensor System

OnTouringmodels Your vehicle has a parking sensor system. The system lets you know the approximate distance between your vehicle and most obstacles while you are parking. When the system is on and your vehicle is nearing an obstacle, you will hear a beeper and see system messages on the multi-information display.

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All obstacles may not always be sensed. Even when the system is on, you should look for obstacles near your vehicle to make sure it is safe to park.

The system has two front corner sensors, two rear corner sensors, and two rear center sensors.

The rear center sensors work when the shift lever is in reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

The corner sensors work only when the shift lever is in any position other than P and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM SWITCH

To activate the system, push the switch on the dashboard with the ignition in the ON (II) position. The indicator in the switch comes on when the system is on. To turn the system off, push the switch again.

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Indicators and Beeper Operation on the Multi-Information Display/Audio Screen

When the system senses an obstacle, the appropriate indicator comes on, and a beeper sounds as shown in the following tables.

When you turn the system on, all indicators will appear on the multi- information display, and a beeper sounds once.

Parking Sensor System

Audio Screen

The parking sensor indicators are automatically displayed on the audio screen when an obstacle is detected.

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CornerSensorOperation Example shown: Obstacle is at the left front of the vehicle.

About 18-24 in (45-60 cm)

About 14-18 in (35-45 cm)

About 14 in (35 cm) or less

Distance

Indicator

Beeper

Audio Screen Indicator Color

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Upper left indicator stays on.

Indicator blinks. INDICATOR

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

AUDIO SCREEN

Short beeps

Very short beeps

Amber

Continuous beeps

Red

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RearCenterSensorOperation

About 28-43 in (70-110 cm)

About 22-28 in (55-70 cm)

About 18-22 in (45-55 cm)

About 18 in (45 cm) or less

Parking Sensor System

Distance

Indicator

Beeper

Audio Screen Indicator Color

Bottom indicator stays on.

Indicator blinks.

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

AUDIO SCREEN

INDICATOR

Long beeps

Short beeps

Very short beeps

Yellow

Amber

Continuous beeps

Red

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Parking Sensor System

If the system develops a problem, you will see a ‘‘CHECK PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-information display.

If there is a problem with any of the operational sensors, the indicators for these sensors will appear constantly in red.

Very often, a sensor covered with mud, ice, snow, etc. is the cause of this display. Check the sensors first. If the indicators stay on or the beeper does not stop, have the system checked by your dealer.

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Within about 24 in (60 cm)

Within about 43 in (1.1 m)

The range of the corner sensors and the rear center sensor are limited. Each corner sensor is capable of sensing an obstacle only when your vehicle is 24 in (60 cm) or closer. The rear center sensor senses an obstacle that is behind your vehicle 43 in (1.1 m) or closer.

The system may not function properly under these conditions:

The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, etc.

When the vehicle is on a rough road, on grass, or on a hill.

Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.

After the vehicle has been sitting out in hot or cold weather.

Parking Sensor System

When the system is affected by some electrical equipment or devices generating an ultrasonic wave.

When operating the vehicle in bad weather.

The system may not sense thin or low objects, or sonic-absorptive materials such as snow, cotton, or sponge. The system cannot sense objects directly under the bumper.

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Parking Sensor System

Toturnoffallrearsensors The parking sensor system must be turned off before beginning this procedure.

When you shift to reverse (R), the LED indicator in the switch will blink as a reminder that the rear sensors are disabled.

1.

2.

3.

Press and hold the parking sensor system switch and then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

To return to the original setting, repeat the procedure. A beeper will sound 3 times to confirm that the rear sensors are now enabled.

Keep pressing the switch for 10
seconds. The LED indicator in the switch will flash.

Press the switch again and the LED indicator will turn off. A beeper will sound twice to confirm that the rear sensors are now disabled.

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

ThisISMdevicecomplieswithCanadian ICES-001.

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OnCanadianEXandEX-Lwithout navigationsystem

SCREEN DISPLAY

ACTUAL DISTANCE

Whenever you shift to reverse (R) with the ignition switch in the ON (II) position, the rearview is shown on the display.

Rearview Camera and Monitor

The camera display has parking guide lines that indicate distance from your vehicle.

1st Line

2nd Line 3rd Line 4th Line

20 in (0.5 m) Tailgate Open Range 39 in (1 m) 79 in (2 m) 118 in (3 m)

To turn off the guidelines, press and hold the RETURN button for about 3
seconds.

1st Line 2nd Line

3rd Line

4th Line

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Rearview Camera and Monitor

OnmodelswithNavigationSystem Refer to the navigation system manual for operation of the rearview camera.

NOTE:

For the best picture, always keep the rearview camera clean, and do not cover the camera lens. To avoid scratching the lens when you clean it, use a moist, soft cloth.

The rearview camera has a unique lens that makes objects appear closer than they actually are.

The rearview camera display has a limited coverage, and the size and position of objects may appear different than they actually are. Make sure to check the surrounding area carefully.

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Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Service Station Procedures

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Refueling Tighten Fuel Cap Message Opening and Closing the

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Hood

Oil Check Engine Coolant Check

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You should also follow these recommendations after the brakes are replaced or if the vehicle receives an overhauled or new engine.

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Break-in Period

Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).

Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.

Do not tow a trailer.

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Fuel Recommendation Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping noise that can lead to engine damage.

Premium fuel is recommended when towing in certain conditions (see page

549

).

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on oxygenated gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

Do not use E85 f uel in a non-Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Non-FFV models are not designed to run on E85 f uel. Using E85 f uel can damage the f uel system components.

If a non-FFV is inadvertently ref ueled once with E85 f uel, have the f uel tank drained at a dealer. If this occurs over a prolonged period, damage may occur.

Fuel Recommendation

To help prevent harmf ul f uel system and engine deposits, use high quality f uel containing detergent and additives.

In addition, in order to maintain good performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely affect performance, and cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact your dealer for service.

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For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or information on gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit Owner Link at . In Canada, visit owners.honda.com www.honda.ca information on gasoline. For more information on top tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.

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Fuel Recommendation

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda endorses the use of ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’ where available to help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines. Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met ‘‘TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline’’ standards at the retail location. This fuel is guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission control system.

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Refueling

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE

FUEL FILL CAP

TETHER

1.

Park with the driver’s side closest to the service station pump.

2.

Open the fuel fill door by pulling on the handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard.

HOLDER

3.

4.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank equalizes. Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.

Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This leaves some room in the fuel tank for the fuel to expand with temperature changes.

Service Station Procedures

If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off even though the tank is not full, there may be a problem with your vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery system. The system helps keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.

Fuel 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.

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Service Station Procedures

5.

Screw the fuel fill cap back on until it clicks at least once.

Tighten Fuel Cap Message OnTouringmodels

ExceptTouringmodels If you do not properly tighten the cap, you will see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on the information display (see page

84

).

OnTouringmodels If you do not properly tighten the cap, you will see a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message on the multi- information display.

6.

Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.

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Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic system will detect a loose or missing fuel fill cap as an evaporative system leak. The first time a leak is detected a ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message appears on the multi-information display. Turn the engine off, and confirm the fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen it, then retighten it until it clicks at least once. The message should go off after several days of

normal driving once you tighten or replace the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another message, press the INFO button. The ‘‘TIGHTEN FUEL CAP’’ message will appear each time you restart the engine until the system turns the message off.

If the system still detects a leak in the vehicle’s evaporative emissions system, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill cap was not already tightened, turn the engine off, and check or retighten the fuel fill cap until it clicks at least once. The MIL should go off after several days of normal driving once the cap is tightened or replaced. If the MIL does not go off, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. For more information, see page

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Opening and Closing the Hood

HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

1.

Park the vehicle, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle located under the lower left corner of the dashboard. The hood will pop up slightly.

Service Station Procedures

SUPPORT ROD

GRIP

LATCH

2.

Put your fingers under the front edge of the hood near the center. Slide your hand to your left until you feel the hood latch handle. Push this handle up until it releases the hood. Lift up the hood.

If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,