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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop 100-5E-8A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: 1 (800) 999-1009
Canadian Owners Honda Canada Inc. Customer Relations 180 Honda Boulevard Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Tel: 1 (787) 620-7546
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode 488
Operation 489
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 585
Accessories and Modifications 664
Accessory Power Sockets 229
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) 99, 100, 539
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow 99, 100, 522
Adaptive Damper System 495
Additives
Coolant 629
Engine Oil 621
Washer 634
Additives, Engine Oil 621
Adjusting
Armrest 220
Front Seats 211
Head Restraints 217
Mirrors 209
Rear Seats 215
Steering Wheel 208
Agile Handling Assist 498
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) 240
Changing the Mode 240
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 241
Dust and Pollen Filter 658
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode 240
Sensors 243
Synchronized Mode 242
Using Automatic Climate Control 240
Air Pressure 647, 705, 707
Airbags 45
Advanced Airbags 51
After a Collision 48
Airbag Care 60
Event Data Recorder 0
Front Airbags (SRS) 48
Indicator 58, 90
Knee Airbags 52
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 59
Sensors 45
Side Airbags 55
Side Curtain Airbags 57
AM/FM Radio 261, 300
Ambient Lights 223
Android AutoTM 341
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 585
Indicator 90
Apple CarPlay® 338
Armrest 220
Audio Remote Controls 250
Audio System 246
Adjusting the Sound 259, 294
Audio/Information Screen 255, 276
Display Setup 260, 295
Error Messages 345
General Information 350
Home Screen 281
How to Update Wirelessly 288
How to Update with a USB Device 292
How to use Siri ® Eyes Free 274, 337
iPod 263, 315
Limitations for Manual Operation 296
MP3/WMA/AAC 268, 318
Near Field Communication (NFC) 334
Pandora® 266
Reactivating 249
Remote Controls 250
Security Code 249
Selecting an Audio Source 296
Status Area 286
System Updates 288
Theft Protection 249
USB Flash Drives 268, 318, 351
USB Ports 247
Wallpaper Setup 257, 279
Audio/Information Screen 255, 276
Authorized Manuals 715
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 179
Customize 381, 399
Auto High-Beam 198
Indicator 90
Automatic Brake Hold 581
Indicator 82, 581
718
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator 82, 581
Automatic Intermittent Wipers 202
Automatic Lighting 195
Automatic Transmission
Creeping 476
Fluid 632
Kickdown 476
Shift Operation 478
Shifting 477
Average Fuel Economy 143
Average Speed 145
Battery 655
Charging System Indicator 84, 685
Jump Starting 678
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) 655
Maintenance (Replacing) 657
Belts (Seat) 38
Beverage Holders 227
Blind spot information System 505
Bluetooth® Audio 271, 321
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 405, 429
Booster Seats (For Children) 74
Brake System 575
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 585
Automatic Brake Hold 581
Brake Assist System 586
Fluid 633
Foot Brake 580
Indicator 79, 80, 687, 688
Parking Brake 575
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) 204
Bulb Replacement 635
Brake, Taillight, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn Signal Light 638
Fog Lights 637
Front Side Marker Lights 637
Front Turn Signal Lights 637
Headlights 635
High-Mount Brake Light 642
Parking/Daytime Running Lights 637
Rear License Plate Lights 642
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights 637
Taillight, Brake Light and Back-Up Light 640
Bulb Specifications 704, 706
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas 75
Cargo Hooks 234
Carrying Cargo 457, 459
Center Pocket 224
Certification Label 708
Changing Bulbs 635
Charging System Indicator 84, 685
Child Safety 61
Childproof Door Locks 178
Emergency Trunk Opener 182
Child Seat 61
Booster Seats 74
Child Seat for Infants 63
Child Seat for Small Children 64
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt 69
Larger Children 73
Rear-facing Child Seat 63
Selecting a Child Seat 65
Using a Tether 71
Childproof Door Locks 178
Cleaning the Exterior 661
Cleaning the Interior 659
Climate Control System 240
Changing the Mode 240
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 241
Dust and Pollen Filter 658
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode 240
Sensors 243
Synchronized Mode 242
Using Automatic Climate Control 240
Clock 164
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM) 513
Coat Hook 234
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 513
Compact Spare Tire 669, 705, 707
Console Compartment 225
Continuously Variable Transmission
Creeping 476
Fluid 631
Kickdown 476
Operating the Shift Lever 23, 485, 487
Shift Lever Does Not Move 681
Shifting 484, 486
Controls 163
Coolant (Engine) 629
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve
Tank 629
Adding to the Radiator 630
Overheating 683
Creeping (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) 476
Cross Traffic Monitor 594
Cup Holders 227
Customer Service Information 716
Customized Features 372, 383
Daytime Running Lights 197
Dead Battery 678
Defaulting All the Settings 401
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows 241
Devices that Emit Radio Waves 709
Dimming
Headlights 194
Rearview Mirror 209
Dipstick (Engine Oil) 622
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) 193
Door Mirrors 210
Doors 166
Auto Door Locking 179
Auto Door Unlocking 179
Door and Trunk Open Message 37
Keys 166
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Inside 176
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside 169
Lockout Prevention System 175
DOT Tire Quality Grading 649
Driver Attention Monitor 152
Driver Information Interface 138
Switching the Display 138
Warning and Information Messages 105
Driving 455
Automatic Transmission/
Continuously Variable Transmission 476
Braking 575
Shifting Gear 477, 490
Shifting Position 484, 486
Starting the Engine 467
Driving Position Memory System 206
Driving Support Information 155
Dust and Pollen Filter 658
E
Eco Assist® System 9
ECON Button 494
Econ Mode
Indicator 97
Elapsed Time 145
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator 92, 689
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 496
Emergency 697
Emergency Engine Stop 677
Emergency Trunk Opener 182
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) 711
Engine 708
Coolant 629
Jump Starting 678
Oil 621
Starting 467
Engine Coolant 629
Adding to the Engine Coolant Reserve Tank 629
Adding to the Radiator 630
Overheating 683
Temperature Gauge 137
Engine Oil 621
Adding 624
Checking 622
Displaying Oil Life 612
Low Oil Pressure Warning 685
Recommended Engine Oil 621
ENGINE START/STOP Button 190
720
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System 689
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) 75
Exterior Care (Cleaning) 661
Exterior Mirrors 210
Features 245
Filters
Dust and Pollen 658
Oil 625
Flat Tire 669
Floor Mats 660
Fluids
Automatic Transmission 632
Brake/Clutch 633
Continuously Variable Transmission 631
Engine Coolant 629
Manual Transmission 631
Windshield Washer 634
FM/AM Radio 261, 300
Fog Lights 196
Indicator 94
Folding Down the Rear Seat 215
Foot Brake 580
Front Airbags (SRS) 48
Front Seat Heaters 237
Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation 238
Front Seats
Adjusting 211
Front Sensor Camera 572
Fuel 24, 601
Economy 604
Gauge 137
Instant Fuel Economy 143
Low Fuel Indicator 89
Range 143
Recommendation 601
Refueling 601
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions 604
Fuel Fill Door 24, 602
Unable to Unlock 698
Fuses 692
Inspecting and Changing 696
Locations 692, 694
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy 604
Gauge 137
Information 601
Instant Fuel Economy 143
Low Fuel Indicator 89
Refueling 601
Gauges 137
Gear Position Indicator 84
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Continuously Variable
Transmission 484, 486
Manual Transmission 490
Glass (care) 659, 662
Glove Box 224
Halogen Bulbs 635
Handling the Unexpected 667
HandsFreeLink® (HFL) 405, 429
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 419, 438
Automatic Transferring 417, 437
Displaying Messages 448
Favorite Contacts 439
HFL Buttons 405, 429
HFL Menus 407, 432
HFL Status Display 406, 431
In Case of Emergency 327, 452
Limitations for Manual Operation 406, 431
Making a Call 423, 441
Options During a Call 428, 444
Phone Setup 411, 434
Receiving a Call 427, 444
Receiving a Text Message 446
Ring Tone 417, 437
Selecting a Phone 447
Speed Dial 420
To Clear the System 418
To Set Up a Text Message Options 445
Hazard Warning Button 4
HD RadioTM 303
Head Restraints 217
Headlights 194
Aiming 635
Auto High-Beam 198
Automatic Operation 195
Dimming 194, 197
Operating 194
Head-Up Display 157
Heated Steering Wheel 236
Heated Windshield Button 203
Heaters (Seat) 237, 238, 239
HFL (HandsFreeLink®) 405, 429
High Beam Indicator 94
Hill Start Assist System 474
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver 402
Honda App License Agreement 352
Honda Sensing® 25, 510
HondaLink® 323
Identification Numbers
Engine and Transmission 708
Vehicle Identification 708
Illumination Control
Dial 204
Immobilizer System 183
Indicator 95
Indicators 78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Amber) /Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Amber) 99
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (Green) /Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) 100, 523, 540
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 90
Auto High-Beam 90
Automatic Brake Hold 82, 581, 582
Automatic Brake Hold System 82, 581, 582
Charging System 84, 685
ECON Mode 97, 494
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 92, 689
Fog Light 94
Gear Position 84
High Beam 94
Immobilizer System 95
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Amber) 100
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Green) 100, 556
Lights On 94
Low Fuel 89
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 93, 499, 503
M (sequential mode/
7-speed manual shift mode) Indicator/
Gear Selection Indicator 84
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 83, 686
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) 80, 688
Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red) 79, 687, 688
Safety Support (Amber) 101
Safety Support (Green) 104
Seat Belt Reminder 39, 89
Security System Alarm 96
Shift Down 88
Shift Up 88
SPORT Mode 98, 493
Supplemental Restraint System 58, 90
System Message 96
Transmission System 85, 87
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning 94
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)
OFF 92, 497
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®)
System 91, 496
Information 703
Instant Fuel Economy 143
Instrument Panel 77
Brightness Control 204
Interior Lights 222
Interior Rearview Mirror 209
iPad 351
iPhone 351
iPod 263, 315, 351
722
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) 672
Jump Starting 678
Key Number Tag 167
Keyless Lockout Prevention 175
Keys 166
Lockout Prevention 175
Number Tag 167
Rear Door Won’t Open 178
Remote Transmitter 173
Types and Functions 166
Valet Key 182
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission/ Continuously Variable Transmission) 476
Knee Airbags 52
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 554
LaneWatchTM 508
Language (HFL) 406, 431
LATCH (Child Seats) 66
Lights 194, 635
Auto High-Beam 198
Automatic 195
Bulb Replacement 635
Daytime Running Lights 197
Fog Lights 196
High Beam Indicator 94
Interior 222
Light Switches 194
Lights On Indicator 94
Turn Signals 193
Load Limits 459
Locking/Unlocking 166
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 179
Childproof Door Locks 178
From Inside 176
From Outside 169
Keys 166
Using a Key 174
Lockout Prevention System 175
Low Battery Charge 685
Low Fuel Indicator 89
Low Oil Pressure Warning 685
Low Remote Signal Strength 168
Lower Anchors 66
Lubricant Specifications Chart 704, 706
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) 459
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch 212
Maintenance 147, 607
Battery 655
Brake/Clutch Fluid 633
Cleaning 659
Climate Control System 658
Coolant 629
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Maintenance MinderTM............................ |
611 |
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Oil .......................................................... |
622 |
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Precautions ............................................. |
608 |
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Radiator.................................................. |
630 |
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Remote Transmitter ................................ |
657 |
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Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. |
635 |
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Safety ..................................................... |
609 |
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Service Items........................................... |
615 |
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Tires........................................................ |
646 |
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Transmission Fluid ................................... |
631 |
|
Under the Hood...................................... |
618 |
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp 83, 686 Manual Transmission 490 |
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Map Lights................................................ |
223 |
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Maximum Load Limit ............................... |
459 |
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Meters, Gauges ........................................ |
137 |
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Mirrors ...................................................... |
209 |
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Adjusting ................................................ |
209 |
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Door ....................................................... |
210 |
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Exterior ................................................... |
210 |
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Interior Rearview..................................... |
209 |
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Modifications (and Accessories) .............. |
664 |
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Moonroof ................................................. |
189 |
MP3 268, 318
MP3/WMA/AAC 268, 318
Multi-View Rear Camera 598
Navigation 146
Near Field Communication (NFC) 334
Numbers (Identification) 708
Odometer 140
Oil (Engine) 621
Adding 624
Checking 622
Displaying Oil Life 612
Low Oil Pressure Warning 685
Oil Life 147
Recommended Engine Oil 621
Viscosity 621
Open Source Licenses 366
Opening
Trunk 699
Opening/Closing
Parking Brake 575
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) 80
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) 79, 687, 688
Parking Sensor System 589
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator 59
Passing Indicators 194
Phone 148
Playing Bluetooth® Audio 271, 321
Power Windows 186
Precautions While Driving 475
Rain 475
Pregnant Women 43
Puncture (Tire) 669
Radiator 630
Radio (AM/FM) 261, 300
Radio (SiriusXM®) 304
Radio Data System (RDS) 262, 302
Range 143
RDS (Radio Data System) 262, 302
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) 711
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button 203
Rear Seat (Folding Down) 215
Rear Seat Heaters 239
Rearview Mirror 209
Refueling 601
Fuel Gauge. 137
Gasoline 601, 704, 706
Low Fuel Indicator 89
Regulations 503, 649, 709
Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback 471
Remote Transmitter 173
Replacement
Battery 657
Bulbs 635
Fuses 692, 694
Tires 652
Wiper Blade Rubber 643
Reporting Safety Defects 710
Resetting a Trip Meter 141, 143
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) 562
On and Off 564
Safe Driving 33
Safety Check 37
Safety Labels 76
Safety Message 1
Safety Support 156
Seat Belts 38
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor 42
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 40
Checking 44
Fastening 41
724
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt 69
Pregnant Women 43
Reminder 39
Warning Indicator 39, 89
Seat Heaters 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation 238
Seats 211
Adjusting 211
Front Seats 211
Rear Seats 215
Seat Heaters 237, 238, 239
Seat Ventilation 238
Security System 183
Immobilizer System Indicator 95
Security System Alarm Indicator 96
Select Buttons 20, 477
Operation 478
Selecting a Child Seat 65
Selector Knob (Audio) 254
Shift Lever 23, 484, 486, 490
Operation 23, 485, 487, 490
Releasing 681
Won’t Move 681
Shifting (Transmission) 477, 484, 486, 490
Shoulder Anchor 42
Side Airbags 55
Side Curtain Airbags 57
Siri® Eyes Free 274, 337
SiriusXM® Radio 304
Smart Entry with Push Button Start
System 169
Snow Tires 654
Spare Tire 669, 705, 707
Spark Plugs 704, 706
Specifications 704
Specified Fuel 601, 704, 706
Speedometer 137
SPORT Mode 493
Indicator 98
SRS Airbags (Airbags) 48
Starting the Engine 467
Does Not Start 675
Jump Starting 678
Steering Wheel
Adjusting 208
Stopping 587
Summer Tires 654
Sunglasses Holder 235
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 48
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) 4, 5, 190
System Message Indicator 96
System Updates 288
Tachometer 149
Temperature
Gauge 137
Outside Temperature Display 141
Temperature Sensor 141, 243
Time (Adjusting) 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) 499
Indicator 93, 690
Tires 646
Air Pressure 647, 705, 707
Checking and Maintaining 646
Inspection 646
Labeling 647
Puncture (Flat Tire) 669
Regulations 649
Rotation 653
Spare Tire 669, 705, 707
Summer 654
Tire Chains 654
Wear Indicators 651
Winter 654
Tools 668
Towing a Trailer 461
Equipment and Accessories 463
Load Limits 461
Towing Your Vehicle 465
Emergency 697
TPMS
(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) 499
Indicator 93, 690
Traffic Sign Recognition System 566
Transmission 477, 484, 486, 490
Automatic 477
Continuously Variable 484, 486
Fluid 631, 632
Gear Position Indicator 84
Manual 490
Number 708
Transmission System
Indicator 85
TRIP Button 140
Trip Computer 142, 144
Trip Meter 141, 143, 145
Troubleshooting 667
Blown Fuse 692, 694
Brake Pedal Vibrates 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door 30
Emergency Towing 697
Engine Won’t Start 675
Noise When Braking 31
Overheating 683
Puncture/Flat Tire 669
Rear Door Won’t Open 30, 178
Shift Lever Won’t Move 681
Warning Indicators 78
Trunk 180
Lid 180
Light Bulb 704, 706
Main Switch 182
Unable to Open 699
Turbo Engine Vehicle 605
Turn Signals 193
Indicators (Instrument Panel) 94
Turn-by-Turn Directions 161
U
Unlocking the Doors 169
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside 14
USB Flash Drives 268, 318, 351
USB Ports 247
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System 169
Valet Key 182
Vanity Mirrors 7
Vehicle Identification Number 708
Vehicle Speed 160
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) 496
Off Button 497
Off Indicator 92
System Indicator 91
Ventilation 238
Viscosity (Oil) 621, 705, 707
Voice Control Operation 297
Voice Portal Screen 298
Voice Recognition 297
VSA® (Vehicle Stability AssistTM) 496
Wallpaper 257, 279
Warning and Information Messages 105
Warning Indicator On/Blinking 685
Warning Labels 76
Warnings 147
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) 713
Watts 704, 706
Wear Indicators (Tire) 651
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) 668, 672
Wi-Fi Connection 332
Window Washers 201
Adding/Refilling Fluid 634
Switch 201
Windows (Opening and Closing) 186
Windshield
Cleaning 659, 662
Defrosting/Defogging 241
Washer Fluid 634
Wiper Blades 643
Wipers and Washers 201
Winter Tires
Snow Tires 654
Tire Chains 654
Wipers and Washers 201
Automatic Intermittent Wipers 202
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades 643
Wireless Charger 231
WMA 268, 318
Worn Tires 646
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