Instruments and Controls for Your Honda CR-V SUV Third Generation (2006-2010)

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Control Locations  
INSTRUMENT PANEL  
INDICATORS (P.61)  
GAUGES (P.68)  
MOONROOF SWITCH*  
(P.113)  
MIRROR CONTROLS  
(P.115)  
PASSENGER AIRBAG  
OFF INDICATOR  
(P.33)  
POWER DOOR LOCK  
MASTER SWITCH  
(P.85)  
HAZARD WARNING  
(P.79)  
BUTTON  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
(P.145, 157, 194)  
CLOCK  
POWER WINDOW  
SWITCHES  
(P.112)  
(P.259)  
USB ADAPTER CABLE*  
(P.237, 245)  
AUTOMATIC  
TRANSMISSION  
(P.315)  
FUEL FILL DOOR  
RELEASE HANDLE  
(P.295)  
HEATING/COOLING  
CONTROLS*  
(P.130)  
HOOD RELEASE  
HANDLE  
(P.297)  
CLIMATE CONTROL  
SYSTEM*  
(P.135)  
SEAT HEATER  
SWITCHES*  
(P.111)  
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL  
(P.81)  
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.123)  
EX-L without navigation system is shown.  
: If equipped  
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Instrument Panel  
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.64)  
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS  
INDICATOR  
(P.65)  
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR  
(P.67)  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM  
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR  
(P.63)  
INDICATOR  
(P.64)  
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST  
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR  
(P.64)  
VSA OFF INDICATOR  
(P.64)  
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR  
(P.66)  
SEAT BELT  
REMINDER  
INDICATOR  
MALFUNCTION  
INDICATOR LAMP  
(P.62, 395)  
(P.62)  
SUPPLEMENTAL  
RESTRAINT  
SYSTEM  
HIGH BEAM  
INDICATOR  
(P.65)  
LOW FUEL  
INDICATOR  
(P.65)  
INDICATOR  
(P.63)  
SIDE AIRBAG  
OFF INDICATOR*  
(P.63)  
LOW OIL  
PRESSURE  
INDICATOR  
(P.62, 394)  
LOW TIRE  
PRESSURE  
INDICATOR  
(P.66)  
CHARGING  
SECURITY  
DOOR AND IMMOBILIZER TPMS  
PARKING BRAKE  
SYSTEM  
SYSTEM  
TAILGATE SYSTEM  
INDICATOR  
(P.66)  
AND BRAKE  
SYSTEM  
INDICATOR  
(P.62, 394)  
INDICATOR  
(P.67, 264)  
OPEN  
INDICATOR  
(P.63)  
INDICATOR*  
(P.62, 396)  
INDICATOR  
(P.65)  
: The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.  
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Instrument Panel Indicators  
U.S. Canada  
The instrument panel has many  
indicators that give you important  
information about your vehicle.  
Parking Brake and  
Brake System  
Indicator  
Seat Belt Reminder  
Indicator  
This indicator comes on when you  
turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position. It reminds you and your  
passengers to fasten your seat belts.  
A beeper also sounds if you have not  
fastened your seat belt.  
This indicator has two functions:  
Malfunction Indicator  
Lamp  
See page 395 .  
1. It comes on when you turn the  
ignition switch to the ON (II)  
position. It is a reminder to check  
the parking brake. A beeper  
sounds if you drive with the  
parking brake not fully released.  
Driving with the parking brake not  
fully released can damage the  
brakes and tires.  
Low Oil Pressure  
Indicator  
The engine can be severely damaged  
if this indicator flashes or stays on  
when the engine is running. For  
more information, see page 394 .  
If you turn the ignition switch to the  
ON (II) position before fastening  
your seat belt, the beeper sounds,  
and the indicator flashes. If you do  
not fasten your seat belt before the  
beeper stops, the indicator stops  
flashing but remains on.  
Charging System  
Indicator  
If this indicator comes on when the  
engine is running, the battery is not  
being charged. For more information,  
see page 394 .  
2. If it stays on after you have fully  
released the parking brake while  
the engine is running, or if it  
comes on while driving, there  
could be a problem with the brake  
system. For more information, see  
page 396 .  
If your front passenger does not  
fasten their seat belt, the indicator  
comes on about 6 seconds after the  
ignition switch is turned to the ON  
(II) position.  
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Instrument Panel Indicators  
If either of you do not fasten your  
seat belt while driving, the beeper  
will sound and the indicator will flash  
again at regular intervals. For more  
information, see page 19 .  
U.S.  
Canada  
Anti-lock Brake System  
(ABS) Indicator  
Side Airbag Off  
Indicator  
This indicator normally comes on for  
a few seconds when you turn the  
ignition switch to the ON (II)  
position, and when the ignition  
switch is turned to the START (III)  
position. If it comes on at any other  
time, there is a problem in the ABS.  
If this happens, have your vehicle  
checked by your dealer. With the  
indicator on, your vehicle still has  
normal braking ability but no anti-  
lock. For more information, see page  
322 .  
This indicator comes on briefly when  
you turn the ignition switch to the  
ON (II) position. If it comes on at  
any other time, it indicates that the  
passenger’s side airbag has  
automatically shut off. For more  
information, see page 32 .  
Supplemental Restraint  
System Indicator  
This indicator comes on briefly when  
you turn the ignition switch to the  
ON (II) position. If it comes on at  
any other time, it indicates a  
potential problem with your front  
airbags. This indicator will also alert  
you to a potential problem with your  
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag  
cutoff system, side curtain airbags,  
automatic seat belt tensioners,  
driver’s seat position sensor, or the  
front passenger’s weight sensors.  
For more information, see page 32 .  
Immobilizer System  
Indicator  
This indicator comes on briefly when  
you turn the ignition switch to the  
ON (II) position. It will then 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 83 ).  
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Instrument Panel Indicators  
Vehicle Stability Assist  
(VSA) System Indicator  
This indicator normally comes on for  
a few seconds when you turn the  
ignition switch to the ON (II)  
position, and when the ignition  
switch is turned to the START (III)  
position.  
VSA Off Indicator  
Cruise Control Indicator  
It comes on as a reminder that you  
have turned off the vehicle stability  
assist (VSA) system.  
This indicator comes on when you  
set the cruise control. See page  
266 for information on operating the  
cruise control.  
This indicator normally comes on for  
a few seconds when you turn the  
ignition switch to the ON (II)  
position, and when the ignition  
switch is turned to the START (III)  
position. For more information, see  
page 324 .  
Cruise Main Indicator  
It flashes when VSA is active (see  
page 324 ).  
This indicator comes on when you  
turn on the cruise control system by  
pressing the CRUISE button (see  
page 266 ).  
If it comes on and stays on at any  
other time, or if it does not come on  
when you turn the ignition switch to  
the ON (II) position, 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  
324 for more information on the  
VSA system.  
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Instrument Panel Indicators  
Turn Signal and  
High Beam Indicator  
Low Fuel Indicator  
Hazard Warning  
Indicators  
This indicator comes on with the  
high beam headlights. For more  
information, see page 77 .  
This indicator comes on as a  
reminder that you must refuel soon.  
The left or right turn signal indicator  
blinks when you signal a lane change  
or turn. If an indicator does not blink  
or blinks rapidly, it usually means  
one of the turn signal bulbs is  
burned out (see pages 361 and 363 ).  
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,  
since other drivers cannot see that  
you are signaling.  
When the indicator comes on, there  
are about 2.3 U.S. gal (8.6 ) of fuel  
remaining in the tank.  
This indicator also comes on with  
reduced brightness when the  
daytime running lights (DRL) are on  
(see page 78 ).  
When the needle reaches E, there is  
a very small amount of fuel in the  
tank.  
Daytime Running Lights  
Indicator  
When you press the hazard warning  
button, both turn signal indicators  
and all turn signals on the outside of  
the vehicle flash.  
If this indicator comes on when you  
turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position and release the parking  
brake, it means there is a problem  
with the DRL. There may also be a  
problem with the high beam  
headlights. Have your vehicle  
checked by your dealer.  
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator  
The appropriate indicator comes on  
in this display if the tailgate or any  
door is not closed tightly.  
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Instrument Panel Indicators  
Low Tire Pressure  
Indicator  
Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System (TPMS) Indicator  
This indicator normally comes on for  
a few seconds when you turn the  
ignition switch to the ON (II)  
position.  
Lights On Indicator  
This indicator normally comes on for  
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.  
This indicator reminds you that the  
exterior lights are on. It comes on  
when the light switch is in either the  
or  
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.  
If this indicator comes on and stays  
on at any other time, or if it does not  
come on when you turn the ignition  
switch to the ON (II) position, there  
is a problem with the TPMS. With  
this indicator on, the low tire  
If this happens, pull to the side of the  
road when it is safe, check which tire  
has lost the pressure, and determine  
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire, pressure indicator will not come on  
replace the flat tire with the compact  
spare (see page 382 ), and have the  
flat tire repaired as soon as possible.  
If two or more tires are underinflated,  
call a professional towing service  
(see page 403 ). For more  
when a tire loses pressure. Take the  
vehicle to your dealer to have the  
system checked.  
information, see page 326 .  
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Instrument Panel Indicators  
Maintenance Minder  
Indicator  
Washer Level Indicator  
Security System Indicator  
SECURITY 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  
341 for more information on the  
maintenance minder.  
WASHER LEVEL INDICATOR  
This indicator goes off when your  
dealer resets it after completing the  
required maintenance service.  
Canadian models only  
If equipped  
This indicator comes on when the  
washer fluid level is low. Add washer  
fluid when you see this indicator  
(see page 354 ).  
This indicator comes on when the  
security system is set. See page  
264 for more information on the  
security system.  
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Gauges  
INFORMATION DISPLAY  
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY  
SPEEDOMETER  
TACHOMETER  
ODOMETER/AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY/  
CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE  
TRIP METER  
TEMPERATURE GAUGE  
U.S. model is shown.  
FUEL GAUGE  
SELECT/RESET KNOB  
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Gauges  
Trip Meter  
INFORMATION DISPLAY  
This meter shows the number of  
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)  
driven since you last reset it.  
There are two trip meters: Trip A  
and Trip B. Switch between these  
displays by pressing the select/reset  
knob repeatedly.  
Each trip meter works independently,  
so you can keep track of two  
different distances.  
Press the SELECT/RESET knob.  
When you turn the ignition switch to  
the ON (II) position, the last  
selection is displayed.  
Information Display  
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.  
The information display consists of  
three segments. The upper segment  
displays current fuel mileage, the  
second segment displays the  
odometer, average fuel mileage,  
range (estimated distance), engine  
oil life, and the lower segment  
displays the trip meter, and  
To reset a trip meter, display it, and  
then press and hold the select/reset  
knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.  
maintenance item code(s).  
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Gauges  
Instant Fuel Economy  
Average Fuel Economy  
Range (Estimated Distance)  
This display shows the estimated  
distance you can travel on the fuel  
remaining in the tank.  
When either of the trip meters (trip  
A or B) is displayed, your vehicle’s  
average fuel economy since you last  
reset that trip meter can be shown  
on the information display (mpg on  
U.S. models and l/100 km on  
Canadian models). This number is  
updated once per 10 seconds. To see  
the average fuel economy, press and  
release the select/reset knob  
repeatedly.  
INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY  
This distance is estimated from the  
fuel economy you have achieved  
over the last few miles (kilometers),  
so it will vary with changes in speed,  
traffic condition, etc.  
U.S. model is shown  
When you reset a trip meter, the  
average fuel economy for that trip  
meter also resets.  
This display shows the instant fuel  
economy you are getting.  
It shows the number of mpg (U.S.)  
or l/100 km (Canada).  
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Gauges  
Odometer  
Temperature Gauge  
Outside Temperature Indicator  
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.  
This shows the temperature of the  
engine’s coolant. During normal  
operation, the reading should be in  
the middle of the gauge. In severe  
driving conditions, such as very hot  
weather or a long period of uphill  
driving, the reading may reach near  
the red mark. If it reaches the red  
(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of  
the road. See page 392 for  
instructions and precautions on  
checking the engine’s cooling  
system.  
Fuel Gauge  
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR  
This shows how much fuel you have.  
It may show slightly more or less  
than the actual amount.  
If equipped  
This indicator displays the outside  
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.  
models) or Celsius (Canadian  
models).  
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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Gauges  
The temperature sensor is in the  
front bumper. Therefore, the  
temperature reading can be affected  
by heat reflection from the road  
surface, engine heat, and the  
When it reaches the desired value,  
push the select/reset knob to enter  
the setting. You should see the new  
outside temperature displayed.  
exhaust from surrounding traffic.  
This can cause an incorrect  
In certain weather conditions,  
temperature readings near freezing  
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is  
forming on the road surface.  
temperature reading when your  
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).  
The sensor delays the display update  
until it reaches the correct outside  
temperature. This may take several  
minutes.  
To adjust the outside temperature  
display, press and hold the select/  
reset knob for 10 seconds. The  
display changes as shown above.  
Select the outside temperature  
indicator by turning the select/reset  
knob. The display begins to blink.  
Push the same knob to enter this  
setting, then turn it to adjust the  
temperature. The following  
If the outside temperature is  
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust  
it up to ±5°F in U.S. models (±3°C  
in Canadian models) warmer or  
cooler.  
NOTE: The temperature must be  
stabilized before doing this  
procedure.  
sequence will appear for each: 0, 1, 2,  
3, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.)  
or 0, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).  
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Gauges  
Check Fuel Cap Message  
Maintenance Minder  
If your fuel fill cap is loose or  
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 341 for  
more information.  
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’  
message appears on the information  
display after you start the engine.  
For more information, see page 296 .  
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel  
PASSENGER AIRBAG  
OFF INDICATOR  
(P.33)  
INSTRUMENT PANEL  
BRIGHTNESS (P.79)  
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/  
WASHERS  
(P.75)  
AUDIO SYSTEM2  
(P.145, 157)  
HEADLIGHTS/TURN  
SIGNALS  
(P.76)  
HAZARD WARNING  
BUTTON  
(P.79)  
AUDIO SYSTEM2  
(P.194)  
VEHICLE STABILITY  
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM  
OFF SWITCH  
(P.325)  
SHIFT LEVER  
(P.315)  
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.115)  
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER  
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS2  
(P.255)  
BUTTON  
(P.80)  
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON2  
(P.115)  
SEAT HEATER  
SWITCHES2  
STEERING WHEEL  
ADJUSTMENTS  
(P.81)  
(P.111)  
HORN1  
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET  
(P.123)  
NAVIGATION SYSTEM  
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS3  
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON  
(P.266)  
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM  
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS2 (P.269)  
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.81)  
1 : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.  
2 : If equipped.  
3 : Refer to the navigation system manual.  
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Windshield Wipers and Washers  
Windshield Wiper  
Push the right lever up or down to  
select a position.  
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.  
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. At low speed and high  
speed, the wipers run continuously.  
ADJUSTMENT RING  
EX-L model is shown.  
On all models except LX  
The length of the wiper interval is  
varied automatically according to the  
vehicle’s speed.  
1. MIST  
2. OFF  
3. INT Intermittent  
4. LO Low speed  
5. HI High speed  
6. Windshield washers  
Vary the delay by turning the  
adjustment ring. If you turn it to the  
shortest delay (  
position), the  
wipers change to low speed  
operation when the vehicle speed  
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).  
LO The wipers run at low speed.  
HI The wipers run at high speed.  
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Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights  
Rear Window Wiper and Washer  
3. Hold past ON to activate the rear  
window wiper a few times and to  
spray the rear window washer.  
Turn Signal and Headlights  
4. Rotate the switch  
counterclockwise also to spray the  
window washer and turn the wiper  
on.  
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.  
EX-L model is shown.  
1. OFF  
1. Turn Signal  
When you turn the wiper switch to  
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will  
return to its parked position.  
The rear window washer uses the  
same fluid reservoir as the wind-  
shield washer.  
2. OFF  
3. Parking and interior lights  
4. AUTO*  
5. Headlights on  
6. High Beams  
7. Flash high beams  
2. Rotate the switch clockwise to  
turn the rear window wiper ON.  
The wiper operates every 7  
seconds after completing two  
sweeps.  
: If equipped  
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Turn Signals and Headlights  
Turn Signal Push down on the  
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  
center when you release it or  
complete a turn.  
When the light switch is in either of  
these positions, the lights on  
EX-L models only  
AUTO The automatic lighting  
feature turns on the headlights and  
all other exterior lights, when it  
senses low ambient light.  
indicator comes on as a reminder.  
This indicator stays on if you leave  
the lights on and turn the ignition  
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or  
LOCK (0) position.  
To turn on automatic lighting, turn  
the light switch to AUTO. The lights  
will come on automatically when the  
outside light level becomes low (at  
dusk, for example). The lights on  
indicator comes on as a reminder.  
The lights and indicator will turn off  
automatically when the system  
senses high ambient light.  
Headlights Turning the switch to  
the ‘‘  
’’ position turns on the  
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.  
parking lights, taillights, instrument  
panel lights, side-marker lights, and  
rear license plate light.  
Turning the switch to the ‘‘  
’’  
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.  
position turns on the headlights. 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.  
The lights will remain on when you  
turn off the ignition switch. They will  
turn off automatically when you  
remove the key and open the driver’s  
door. To turn them on again, either  
turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position or turn the light switch  
to the  
position.  
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Turn Signals and Headlights  
Even with the automatic lighting  
feature turned on, we recommend  
that you turn on the lights manually  
when driving at night or in a dense  
fog, or when you enter dark areas  
such as long tunnels or parking  
facilities.  
Daytime Running Lights  
LIGHT SENSOR  
With the headlight switch in the off  
or  
position, the high beam  
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.  
Do not leave the light switch in  
AUTO if you will not be driving the  
vehicle for an extended period (a  
week or more). You should also turn  
off the lights if you plan to leave the  
engine idling or off for a long time.  
The headlights revert to normal  
operation when you turn them on  
with the switch.  
The automatic lighting feature is  
controlled by a sensor located on top  
of the dashboard. Do not cover this  
sensor or spill liquids on it.  
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Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button  
Instrument Panel Brightness  
Hazard Warning Button  
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON  
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS  
CONTROL KNOB  
You can change the instrument panel To reduce glare at night, the  
Push the button between the center  
vents to turn on the hazard warning  
lights (four-way flashers). This  
causes all four outside turn signals  
and both 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.  
brightness only when the light  
switch is on.  
instrument panel illumination dims  
when you turn the light switch to  
Turn the knob on the lower part of  
the instrument panel to adjust the  
brightness.  
or  
. Turning the select/  
reset knob fully to the right until you  
hear a beep will cancel the reduced  
brightness.  
You will hear a beep when maximum  
or minimum brightness is reached.  
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Rear Window Defogger  
On vehicles with automatic air  
conditioning system  
The defogger will shut itself off  
within about 10 to 30 minutes  
according to the outside temperature.  
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.  
Manual A/C type is shown.  
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. It also shuts off when  
you turn off the ignition switch. You  
have to turn the defogger on again  
when you restart the vehicle.  
If equipped  
Pushing this button also turns the  
mirror heaters on or off. For more  
information, see page 115 .  
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Parking Brake, Steering Wheel Adjustment  
Parking Brake  
Steering Wheel Adjustment  
Make any steering wheel adjustment  
Driving the vehicle with the parking  
before you start driving.  
brake applied can damage the rear  
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if  
the vehicle is driven with the parking  
brake on.  
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.  
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL  
To apply the parking brake, push the  
pedal down with your foot. To  
release it, push on the pedal again.  
The parking brake indicator on the  
instrument panel should go out when  
the parking brake is fully released  
(see page 62 ).  
1. Push the lever under the steering  
column all the way down.  
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.  
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Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks  
Keys and Locks  
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.  
KEY  
MASTER KEY  
VALET  
KEY  
(Gray)  
NUMBER WITH REMOTE  
TAG  
TRANSMITTER  
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.  
LEVER  
Protect the keys from direct  
sunlight, high temperature, and  
high humidity.  
3. Push the lever up to lock the  
steering wheel in position.  
The master key fits all the locks on  
your vehicle. The valet key works  
only in the ignition and the driver’s  
door lock. You can keep the glove  
box locked when you leave your  
vehicle and the valet key at a parking  
facility.  
4. Make sure you have securely  
locked the steering wheel in place  
by trying to move it up, down, in,  
and out.  
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.  
The valet key does not contain a  
battery. Do not try to take it apart.  
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Immobilizer System  
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.  
If the system repeatedly does not  
recognize the coding of your key,  
contact your dealer.  
As required by the FCC:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Do not attempt to alter this system  
or add other devices to it. Electrical  
problems could result that may make  
your vehicle inoperable.  
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  
If you have lost your key and cannot  
start your engine, contact your  
dealer.  
Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
switch to the ON (II) position again.  
Always take the ignition key with you  
whenever you leave the vehicle alone.  
This device complies with Industry  
Canada Standard RSS-210.  
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.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) this device may not cause  
interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference that may cause  
undesired operation of the device.  
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Ignition Switch  
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.  
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.  
ACCESSORY (I) You can  
operate the audio system and the  
accessory power sockets in this  
position.  
The shift lever must be in Park  
before you can remove the key from  
the ignition switch.  
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  
The ignition switch has four  
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY  
(I), ON (II), and START (III).  
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)  
position.  
LOCK (0) You can insert or  
remove the key only in this position.  
To turn the key, the shift lever must  
be in Park, and you must push the  
key in slightly.  
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.  
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Door Locks  
Power Door Locks  
All doors and the tailgate can be  
locked from the outside by using the  
key in the driver’s door lock. To  
unlock only the driver’s door, insert  
the key, turn the key, and release it.  
The remaining doors and the tailgate  
unlock when you turn the key a  
Lock  
Lock  
Unlock  
second time within a few seconds.  
To lock any 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 the  
key from the ignition switch, pull the  
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH  
Unlock  
RED INDICATOR  
To lock all doors and the tailgate,  
push the top of the master door lock  
switch on either front door, pull the  
lock tab rearward on the driver’s  
door, or use the key on the outside  
lock on the driver’s door.  
The lock tab on any passenger’s door lock tab rearward or push the top of  
locks and unlocks that door.  
the master switch, then close the  
door.  
When the door is unlocked, you can  
see the red indicator on the lock tab  
above the inner door handle.  
Pushing the rear of either master  
door lock switch will unlock all doors  
and the tailgate. Pushing forward the  
lock tab on the driver’s doors  
unlocks only that door.  
CONTINUED  
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Door Locks  
Lockout Prevention  
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking  
Your vehicle has customizable  
Auto Door Locking  
With any door and the tailgate open  
and the key in the ignition, locking  
with master door lock switches is  
disabled. The lock tab on the driver’s  
door is not disabled if the driver’s  
door is closed. Pulling the driver’s  
lock tab rearward will lock all doors  
and the tailgate. If you try to lock an  
open driver’s door by pulling the lock  
tab rearward, the lock tab on the  
driver’s door pops out and unlocks  
the driver’s door.  
The auto door locking feature has  
three possible settings:  
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.  
The auto door locking is  
deactivated all the time.  
The doors and tailgate lock  
whenever you move the shift lever  
out of the Park (P) position.  
When you customize the setting,  
make sure your vehicle is parked  
safely, the engine is off, and the  
parking brake is applied. Make all  
settings before you start driving.  
The doors and tailgate lock when  
the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph  
(15 km/h).  
This is the default setting.  
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Door Locks  
To turn off the Auto Door Lock  
modes:  
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).  
To program the Park Lock mode:  
Locks all doors and tailgate when the  
shift lever is moved out of the Park (P)  
position.  
4. Release the switch, and within 20  
seconds, turn the ignition switch  
to the LOCK (0) position.  
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the  
Park (P) position.  
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the  
Park (P) position.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position, and open the driver’s  
door.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position, and make sure to  
close the driver’s door.  
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Door Locks  
3. 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).  
To program the Drive Lock mode:  
Locks all doors and tailgate when the  
vehicle’s speed reaches about 9 mph  
(15 km/h).  
3. 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).  
4. Release the switch, and within 20  
seconds, turn the ignition switch  
to the LOCK (0) position.  
5. Release the switch, and within 20  
seconds, turn the ignition switch  
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.  
Move the shift lever to the Park  
(P) position.  
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the  
Park (P) position.  
6. Turn the ignition switch to the  
LOCK (0) position.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position, and make sure to  
close the driver’s door.  
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Door Locks  
Auto Door Unlocking  
To turn off the Auto Door Unlock  
modes:  
3. Push and hold the rear of the  
The auto door unlocking feature has  
five possible settings:  
master door lock switch on the  
driver’s door. You will hear a click,  
and after about 5 seconds, you will  
hear another click.  
The auto door unlocking is  
deactivated all the time.  
The driver’s door unlocks when  
you move the shift lever to the  
Park (P) position with the brake  
pedal depressed.  
4. Release the switch, and within 20  
seconds, turn the ignition switch  
to the LOCK (0) position.  
This is the default setting.  
All doors and tailgate unlock when  
you move the shift lever to the  
Park (P) position with the brake  
pedal depressed.  
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the  
Park (P) position.  
The driver’s door unlocks  
whenever you turn the ignition  
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)  
position.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position, and open the driver’s  
door.  
All doors and tailgate unlock  
whenever you turn the ignition  
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)  
position.  
CONTINUED  
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Door Locks  
To program the Park Unlock mode:  
Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors  
and tailgate when the shift lever is  
moved into the Park (P) position with  
the brake pedal depressed.  
3. Push and hold the rear of the  
master door lock switch on the  
driver’s door. You will hear a click.  
Continue to hold down the switch:  
To program the Ignition Switch  
Unlock mode:  
Unlocks the driver’s door or all doors  
and tailgate when the ignition switch is  
moved out of the ON (II) position.  
Until you hear another click  
(after about 5 seconds) to  
activate driver’s door unlock  
feature.  
Or, until you hear two more  
clicks (after about 10 seconds)  
to activate all doors and tailgate  
unlock feature  
.
4. Release the switch, and within 20  
seconds, turn the ignition switch  
to the LOCK (0) position.  
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the  
Park (P) position.  
1. Make sure the shift lever is in the  
Park (P) position.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position, and make sure to  
close the driver’s door.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position, and make sure to  
close the driver’s door.  
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Door Locks  
3. Push and hold the brake pedal,  
then move the shift lever out of  
the Park (P) position.  
5. Release the switch, and within 20  
seconds, turn the ignition switch  
to the ACCESSORY (I) position.  
Move the shift lever to the Park  
(P) position.  
Childproof Door Locks  
LEVER  
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 down the switch:  
Unlock  
6. Turn the ignition switch to the  
LOCK (0) position.  
Until you hear another click  
(after about 5 seconds) to  
activate driver’s door unlock  
feature.  
Lock  
Or, until you hear two more  
clicks (after about 10 seconds)  
to activate all doors and tailgate  
The childproof door locks are  
designed to prevent children seated  
in the rear from accidentally opening  
the rear doors. Each rear door has a  
lock lever near the edge. With the  
lever in the LOCK position (lever is  
down), the door cannot be opened  
from the inside regardless of the  
position of the lock tab. To open the  
door, push the lock tab forward and  
use the outside door handle.  
unlock feature  
.
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Remote Transmitter  
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.  
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  
LOCK  
BUTTON  
LED  
UNLOCK  
BUTTON  
transmitter, or turn the ignition  
switch to the ON (II) position.  
The ceiling light and the spot light (if  
equipped) comes on when you press  
the UNLOCK button if the lights are  
in the door activated position. If you  
do not open any door or the tailgate  
within 30 seconds, the light fades out.  
If you relock the doors and the  
tailgate with the remote transmitter  
before 30 seconds have elapsed, the  
light(s) will go off immediately.  
PANIC  
BUTTON  
LOCK Press this button once to  
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some  
exterior lights will flash once. When  
you push LOCK twice within 5  
seconds, you will hear a beep to  
verify that the doors and the tailgate  
are locked and the security system  
(if equipped) has set. You cannot  
lock the doors and the tailgate if any  
door or the tailgate is not fully closed  
or the key is in the ignition switch.  
If you do not open any door or the  
tailgate within 30 seconds, they will  
automatically relock, and the  
security system (if equipped) will  
reset.  
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Remote Transmitter  
Remote Transmitter Care  
Avoid dropping or throwing the  
transmitter.  
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.  
Protect the transmitter from  
extreme temperature.  
Battery type: CR1616  
Do not immerse the transmitter in  
any liquid.  
To replace the battery:  
If you lose a transmitter, the  
replacement needs to be  
reprogrammed by your dealer.  
SCREW  
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.  
2. Separate the transmitter by prying  
its middle seam with your  
fingernail.  
CONTINUED  
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Remote Transmitter  
As required by the FCC:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
COIN  
BATTERY  
Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s  
3. Inside the transmitter, separate  
the inner cover from the keypad  
by carefully prying on the edge  
with a coin.  
4. Remove the old battery and note  
the polarity. Make sure the  
authority to operate the equipment.  
polarity of the new battery is the  
same (side facing down), then  
insert it in the keypad.  
This device complies with Industry  
Canada Standard RSS-210.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) this device may not cause  
interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference that may cause  
undesired operation of the device.  
An improperly disposed of battery  
can hurt the environment.  
Always confirm local regulations  
for battery disposal.  
5. Install the parts in reverse order.  
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Tailgate  
The tailgate will lock when you lock  
the driver’s door with the key, the  
remote transmitter, the master door  
lock switch, or the lock tab on the  
driver’s door.  
HANDLE  
RELEASE  
To unlock the tailgate, turn the key  
clockwise twice, push the rear of the  
master door lock switch, or push the  
UNLOCK button twice on the  
remote transmitter.  
To open the tailgate, push the  
release, and lift up. To close the  
tailgate, use the tailgate handle to  
lower it, then press down on the  
back edge.  
Keep the tailgate closed at all times  
while driving to avoid damaging the  
tailgate and to prevent exhaust gas  
from getting into the interior. See  
Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page  
55 .  
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Tailgate  
Unlocking the Tailgate  
RELEASE LEVER  
If the power door lock system cannot  
unlock the tailgate, unlock it  
manually.  
Push the release lever to the lower  
right as shown.  
If you need to unlock the tailgate  
manually, it means there is a  
problem with the tailgate. Have the  
vehicle checked by your dealer.  
Place a cloth on the top side 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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Seats  
EX-L and Canadian EX models  
Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments  
See pages 12 14 for important safety  
information and warnings about how to  
properly position the seats and seat-  
backs.  
Moves the whole seat up  
and forward, or down  
and backward. The front  
of the seat also tilts up or  
down at the same time.  
The controls for the power  
Adjusts the seat-back  
angle forward or  
backward.  
adjustable driver’s seat are on the  
outside edge of the seat bottom. You  
can adjust the seat with the ignition  
switch in any position. Make all seat  
adjustments before you start driving.  
Moves the seat forward  
and backward.  
Increases or decreases  
the lumbar support.  
The front passenger’s seat can be  
adjusted manually (see the next  
page).  
Moves the front of the  
seat up or down.  
Raises or lowers the seat.  
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Seats  
LX and U.S. EX models  
release the bar. Try to move the seat  
to make sure it is locked in position.  
Seat Adjustments  
See pages 12 14 for important safety  
information and warnings about how to  
properly position the seats and seat-  
backs.  
Make all seat adjustments before  
you start driving.  
The height of your driver’s seat is  
adjustable. To raise the seat,  
repeatedly pull up the lever on the  
outside of the seat cushion. To lower  
the seat, push the lever down  
repeatedly.  
To change the seat-back angle of the  
front seat, pull up the lever on the  
outside of the seat bottom.  
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,  
rock it back and forth to make sure it  
is locked in position.  
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  
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Seats  
Rear Seat Adjustments  
then release the lever. Make sure  
the seat-back latches in the new  
position.  
Armrests  
When using the center seating  
position, adjust the left and right side  
of the rear seats to the same position.  
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are  
positioned in front of the rear seat-  
backs after you adjust the rear seats.  
FRONT  
To adjust the seats forward and  
backward, pull up on the lever under  
the seat cushion. After moving the  
seat, make sure it is locked into  
position.  
Each front seat has an armrest on  
the side of the seat-back. To use it,  
pivot it down.  
The angle of each rear seat-back can  
be adjusted separately. To change  
the seat-back angle of the rear seat-  
back, pull up on the release lever on  
the top of the seat-back. Move the  
seat-back to the desired position,  
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Seats  
Cargo Pass-through  
If your vehicle is equipped with a  
dual deck cargo shelf, do not use the  
shelf when any seat-back is folded  
down. Objects placed on this shelf  
can be thrown forward and  
occupants can be injured during  
sudden stops or a collision.  
For more information on the dual  
deck cargo shelf, see page 117 .  
REAR  
The rear seat armrest is in the  
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down  
to use it.  
The rear center seat-back has a  
cargo area pass-through. To use the  
cargo area pass-through, pull up the  
release on top of the center seat-  
back and fold it down.  
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Seats  
Head Restraints  
Front Position  
CUSHION  
See page 14 for important safety  
information and a warning about  
improperly positioning head restraints.  
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.  
LEGS  
SEAT-BACK  
RELEASE BUTTON  
They are most effective when you  
Adjusting the Head Restraint  
adjust them so the center of the back The head restraints adjust for height.  
of the occupant’s head rests against  
the center of the restraint.  
You need both hands to adjust a  
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it  
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.  
To lower the restraint, push the  
release button sideways, and push  
the restraint down.  
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Seats  
CUSHION  
Rear Outer Position  
Rear Center  
Failure to reinstall the head  
restraints can result in severe  
injury during a crash.  
Always replace the head  
restraints before driving.  
CUSHION  
Make sure the removed head  
restraints are securely stored.  
LEGS  
SEAT-BACK  
TILT BUTTON  
RELEASE BUTTON  
To pivot the outer head restraint  
down for better visibility, press the  
tilt button on the side of the head  
restraint. It folds down forward. To  
raise the head restraint, pivot it up  
by hand. Make sure the head  
Removing the Head Restraint  
To remove a head restraint, pull it up  
as far as it will go. Push the release  
button, then pull the restraint out of  
the seat-back.  
When 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.  
restraint locks in position.  
When a passenger is seated in the  
rear center seating position, make  
sure the center head restraint is  
properly adjusted.  
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Seats  
Active Head Restraints  
against the likelihood of whiplash  
and injuries to the neck and upper  
spine.  
For a head restraint system to work  
properly:  
Do not hang any items on the head  
restraints, or from the restraint  
legs.  
After a collision, the activated  
restraint should return to its normal  
position.  
Do not place any object between  
an occupant and the seat-back.  
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.  
Install each restraint in its proper  
location.  
Only use genuine Honda  
replacement head restraints.  
The driver’s and front passenger’s  
seats have active head restraints. If  
the vehicle is struck severely from  
the rear, the occupant properly  
secured with the seat belt will be  
pushed against the seat-back and the  
head restraint will automatically  
move forward.  
This reduces the distance between  
the restraint and the occupant’s head.  
It also helps protect the occupants  
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Seats  
Reclining the Front Seats  
3. Adjust the front seats forward as  
far as possible. Pull up the seat-  
back angle adjustment lever and  
pivot the seat-back backward until  
it is level with the rear seat  
cushion.  
EX-L and Canadian EX models  
The seat-back of the power  
adjustable driver’s seat cannot be  
level. Do not push the seat-back  
down forcibly.  
SLIDE BAR  
SEAT-BACK ANGLE  
ADJUSTMENT LEVER  
4. Adjust the rear seat-back to the  
desired position.  
You can recline the seat-backs on the 1. Adjust the rear seats as far back  
Reverse this procedure to return the  
front and rear seats to the upright  
position. Make sure you install the  
head restraints and securely lock the  
seats before driving.  
front seats so they are level with the  
rear seat cushions, making a large  
cushioned area. To do this:  
as possible.  
2. Remove the front head restraints  
(see page 101 ), and store them  
securely.  
EX-L and Canadian EX models  
Only the passenger’s side can be  
level as follows.  
When you return the seat-back to its  
upright position, hold the seat-back  
to keep it from going up too quickly.  
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Seats  
Folding the Rear Seats Down  
Each rear seat-back can be folded  
down separately to give more cargo  
room. With either of the outer seat-  
backs folded-down, you can still  
carry a passenger in the rear seat.  
With the center seat-back folded-  
down, either outer seating position  
can be used.  
You can also fold up the left or right  
side of the rear seats separately to  
create further cargo space (see page  
107 ).  
LATCH PLATE  
BUCKLE  
1. Push the seat belt buckles into the  
seat cushion.  
When you are folding the rear center  
seat-back, use the latch plate to  
release the center seat belt from the  
detachable anchor (see page 109 ).  
Allow the seat belt to retract into the  
holder on the ceiling and store the  
buckles in it.  
Remove any items from the seat  
before folding down the seat-back.  
Make sure the rear seat armrest is  
stored.  
CONTINUED  
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Seats  
Reverse this procedure to return the  
seat-back to the upright position.  
Make sure the seat is secured and  
the seat belt is in front of the seat-  
back before driving.  
Make sure that the folded down rear  
seat does not interfere with the front  
passenger’s seat-back. This will  
cause the front passenger’s weight  
sensors and the front passenger’s  
seat belt reminder indicator to work  
improperly (see page 19 ). Also  
check the passenger airbag off  
indicator to assure proper operation  
of the passenger’s front airbag (see  
page 33 ).  
In the rear center seating position,  
be sure the detachable anchor is  
latched securely (see page 109 ).  
RELEASE LEVER  
2. Push the button located next to  
each rear head restraint to pivot  
the head restraint down.  
Lower the rear center head  
restraint to its lowest position.  
3. Pull up the release lever on the top  
of the seat-back.  
4. Fold the seat-back forward.  
Do not put any heavy items on the  
seat-back when it is folded down.  
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Seats  
When any seat-back is folded down,  
do not use the dual deck cargo shelf  
(if equipped).  
Folding the Rear Seat Forward  
2. Follow steps 1 through 4 on pages  
105 and 106 for folding down the  
seat-back.  
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 304 ).  
Lower the center seat-back before  
folding the passenger’s side seat  
forward.  
SLIDE BARS  
The left and right rear seats can be  
folded up separately to make room  
for cargo.  
Remove any items from the seat  
before you fold up the seat cushion.  
To fold the rear seat forward:  
1. Pull up the bar under the seat  
cushion and slide the rear seat  
backward. The rear seat will not  
fold forward unless it is as far  
back as it will go.  
CONTINUED  
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Seats  
ANCHOR  
FASTENING STRAP  
ANCHOR  
HOOK  
FASTENING  
STRAP  
HOOK  
LOCK RELEASE STRAP  
3. Unlock the seat from the floor by  
pulling the lock release strap  
located at the rear of the seat  
cushion, under the seat back, then  
lift the rear of the seat.  
You cannot fold up the rear seat if  
it is not latched securely in the  
rearmost position.  
4. Pull out the fastening strap from  
the slit on the seat-back. Then  
attach the anchor on the fastening  
strap to the hook on the center  
pillar.  
5. Pull down on the anchor to engage  
the upper part of the anchor  
securely on the hook, and make  
sure the seat is secure.  
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Seats  
Make sure that the folded up right  
rear seat does not interfere with the  
front passenger’s seat-back. This will  
cause the front passenger’s weight  
sensors and the front passenger’s  
seat belt reminder indicator to work  
improperly (see page 33 ). Also  
check the passenger airbag off  
indicator to assure proper operation  
of the passenger’s advanced front  
airbag.  
Make sure both outer seat belts are  
positioned in side of the rear seat-  
backs.  
Detachable Anchor  
The seat belt in the rear center seat  
is equipped with a detachable anchor.  
In the center seating position of the  
rear seat, be sure the detachable  
anchor is latched securely before  
This allows the center seat belt to be  
unlatched when the rear center seat  
back is folded down or the right side  
using the seat belt (see next column). rear seat is folded forward.  
Make sure all items in the cargo area  
are secured. Loose items can fly  
forward and cause injury if you have  
to brake hard (See Carrying Cargo  
on page 304 ).  
Using the seat belt with the  
detachable anchor unlatched  
increases the chance of serious  
injury or death in a crash.  
Reverse this procedure to return the  
seat to the upright position.  
Make sure the seat is securely  
latched before driving.  
When you are not using the  
fastening strap, store the strap into  
the slit on the seat-back.  
Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf  
(if equipped) when the seats are  
folded down or forward.  
Before using the seat belt,  
make sure the detachable  
anchor is correctly latched.  
CONTINUED  
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Seats  
ANCHOR BUCKLE  
SMALL LATCH PLATE  
TRIANGLE  
MARKS  
ANCHOR BUCKLE  
LATCH PLATE  
LATCH PLATE  
Pull out the small latch plate and the  
latch plate from each holding slot in  
the ceiling, and pull out the seat belt  
to extend it.  
Line up the triangle marks on the  
small latch plate and anchor buckle  
To unlatch the detachable anchor,  
insert the latch plate into the slot on  
when reattaching the belt and buckle. the side of the anchor buckle. Store  
the detachable anchor and seat belt  
Tug on the seat belt to verify that  
the detachable anchor is securely  
latched. Make sure the seat belt is  
not twisted.  
latch plates in the retractor housing.  
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Seat Heaters  
In the LO setting, the heater runs  
continuously. It does not cycle with  
temperature changes.  
Passenger’s  
seat  
Follow these precautions when using  
the seat heaters:  
Use the HI setting only to heat the  
seats quickly, because it draws  
large amounts of current from the  
battery.  
DRIVER’S SEAT  
PASSENGER’S  
HEATER SWITCH SEAT HEATER  
SWITCH  
Driver’s  
seat  
HEATERS  
If the engine is left idling for an  
extended period, do not use the  
seat heaters, even on the LO  
setting. It can weaken the battery,  
causing hard starting.  
If equipped  
The ignition switch must be in the  
ON (II) position to use the heaters.  
Push the top of the switch, HI, to  
rapidly heat up the seat. After the  
seat reaches a comfortable  
temperature, select LO by pushing  
the bottom of the switch. This will  
keep the seat warm.  
Both front seats are equipped with  
seat heaters. The passenger seat  
only has heaters in the seat bottom  
because of the side airbag cutoff  
system.  
In the HI setting, the heater turns off  
when the seat gets warm, and turns  
back on after the seat’s temperature  
drops.  
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Power Windows  
have children in the vehicle so they  
do not injure themselves by  
operating the windows  
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH  
Closing a power window on  
someone’s hands or fingers can  
cause serious injury.  
unintentionally.  
AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s  
window senses any obstacle while it  
is closing automatically, it will  
reverse direction, and then stop. To  
close the window, remove the  
obstacle, then use the window switch  
again.  
Make sure your passengers are  
away from the windows before  
closing them.  
MAIN SWITCH  
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 up  
or down all the way. To stop the  
window, pull or push the window  
switch briefly.  
Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position to raise or lower any  
window. To open the window, push  
the switch down and hold it. Release  
the switch when you want to stop the  
window. To close the window, pull  
back on the switch and hold it.  
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.  
NOTE: The driver’s window auto  
reverse function is disabled when  
you continuously pull up the switch.  
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.  
The windows will operate for up to  
10 minutes after you turn off the  
ignition switch. Opening either front  
door cancels this function.  
Keep the MAIN switch off when you  
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Moonroof  
To tilt up the moonroof, push on the  
center of the moonroof switch. To  
stop the moonroof from tilting up  
fully, push the switch briefly.  
AUTO To open the moonroof  
MOONROOF SWITCH  
fully, pull back the moonroof switch  
firmly, then release it. The moonroof  
automatically opens all the way. To  
stop the moonroof from opening,  
push the switch briefly.  
To open the moonroof, pull back on  
the switch and hold it. Release the  
switch when the moonroof reaches  
the desired position. To close the  
moonroof, push the switch forward  
and hold it. Release the switch to  
stop the operation.  
To close the moonroof fully, firmly  
push the moonroof switch forward,  
then release it. The moonroof  
automatically closes all the way. To  
stop the moonroof from closing,  
push the switch briefly.  
TILT  
If equipped  
The moonroof can be tilted up in the  
back for ventilation, or it can be slid  
back into the roof. Use the switch on  
the front ceiling to operate the  
moonroof. You must turn the  
To open or close the moonroof  
partially, lightly pull the switch back  
or push it forward and hold it. The  
moonroof will stop when you release  
the switch.  
Opening or closing the  
moonroof on someone’s hands  
or fingers can cause serious  
injury.  
ignition switch to the ON (II)  
position to operate the moonroof.  
Make sure all hands and fingers  
are clear of the moonroof  
before opening or closing it.  
CONTINUED  
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Moonroof, Mirrors  
AUTO REVERSE If the  
moonroof runs into any obstacle  
while it is closing automatically, it  
will reverse direction and then stop.  
To close the moonroof, remove the  
obstacle, then use the moonroof  
switch again.  
The moonroof has a key-off delay.  
You can open and close the  
Mirrors  
moonroof for up to 10 minutes after  
you turn off the ignition switch. The  
key-off delay cancels as soon as you  
open either front door. You must  
then turn the ignition switch to the  
ON (II) position for the moonroof to  
operate.  
TAB  
Auto reverse stops sensing when the  
moonroof is almost closed. You  
should always check that all  
passengers and objects are away  
from the moonroof before closing it.  
If you try to open the moonroof in  
below-freezing temperatures, or when  
it is covered with snow or ice, you can  
damage the moonroof panel or its  
motor.  
Keep the inside and outside mirrors  
clean and adjusted for best visibility.  
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before  
you start driving.  
The inside mirror has day and night  
positions. The night position reduces  
glare from headlights behind you.  
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of  
the mirror to select the day or night  
position.  
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Mirrors  
Adjusting the Power Mirrors  
3. Push the appropriate edge of the  
adjustment switch to move the  
mirror right, left, up, or down.  
Power Mirror Heaters  
SELECTOR SWITCH  
4. When you finish, move the  
selector switch to the center (off)  
position. This turns the  
adjustment switch off to keep your  
settings.  
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/  
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON  
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH  
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON  
(II) position.  
If equipped  
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.  
2. Move the selector switch to L  
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s  
side).  
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Interior Convenience Items  
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET  
COAT HOOK  
DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER  
SUN VISOR  
SUNGLASSES HOLDER  
CONVERSATION MIRROR  
VANITY MIRROR  
UPPER GLOVE BOX  
USB ADAPTER  
CABLE1  
DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF1  
CENTER CONSOLE with  
BEVERAGE HOLDERS2  
LOWER GLOVE BOX  
CENTER POCKET  
AUXILIARY INPUT  
JACK3  
BEVERAGE HOLDERS in  
REAR SEAT ARMREST  
SEAT UNDER TRAY1  
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET2  
1 : If equipped  
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET  
2 : On some models, this is on the center table  
3 : This is on the center table or on the front panel, depending on models  
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Interior Convenience Items  
Dual Deck Cargo Shelf  
If equipped  
cargo shelf fully opened and securely To store the dual deck cargo shelf,  
The dual deck cargo shelf will  
separate the storage area into two  
storage areas. On the upper area,  
you can store small and light items.  
You should place heavy items in the  
lower storage area. You can remove  
the dual deck cargo shelf and store it  
on the cargo area floor to make a  
larger cargo area.  
latched.  
lift up either side of it, then move it  
as shown above.  
To remove the dual deck cargo shelf,  
fold up the rear half of the shelf  
Place the dual deck cargo shelf on  
the far side of the cargo floor, then  
forward onto the front half, push up  
on both sides, then pull it toward you. slide it forward while folding out the  
upper half of the shelf.  
Make sure to use the dual deck  
CONTINUED  
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Interior Convenience Items  
The maximum load on the dual deck  
cargo shelf is 20 lbs on U.S. models,  
and 10kg on Canadian models. This  
is shown on a label on the driver’s  
side of the dual deck cargo shelf  
(see page 57 ). To prevent damage  
to the dual deck cargo shelf, do not  
exceed the maximum load.  
Do not use this shelf if the  
second row seats are folded  
down.  
Objects placed on the shelf  
could be thrown forward during  
a crash or sudden stop and hurt  
someone.  
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 304 ).  
When any of the rear seats are  
folded down or forward, do not place  
any objects on the dual deck cargo  
shelf. Make sure to store the shelf  
on the cargo area floor. It could be  
unlatched during a crash.  
The dual deck cargo shelf can be  
placed on the floor as shown above.  
Reverse this procedure to return the  
dual deck cargo shelf to the upper  
position. Make sure the dual deck  
cargo shelf is latched securely.  
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Interior Convenience Items  
Beverage Holders  
Be careful when you are using the  
beverage holders. A spilled liquid  
that is very hot can scald you or your  
passengers. Liquid can also spill  
from the door pocket beverage  
holders when you open or close the  
doors. Use only resealable  
containers in the door pockets.  
Spilled liquids can damage the  
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical  
components in the interior.  
On vehicles with rear seat armrest  
The rear seat also has a beverage  
holder in the center armrest. To use  
it, pivot the armrest down.  
On U.S. models  
To prevent damage, do not place  
more than 20 lbs (9 kg) on this shelf.  
On Canadian models  
To prevent damage, do not place  
more than 10 kg on this shelf.  
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Interior Convenience Items  
Center Table  
Lower Glove Box  
To lock  
On LX and EX models  
Sitting on or getting under the table,  
or putting heavy objects on the table,  
may damage or deform it.  
Open the lower glove box by pulling  
the bottom of the handle. Close it  
with a firm push. Lock or unlock the  
glove box with the master key.  
To use the center table, pull up the  
outside edge of the table until it  
latches. To store it, pull the lever and  
lower the table.  
Do not put any items on the table  
while driving. They may fall down or  
fly around when you go around  
corners or brake hard.  
The glove box light comes on when  
the parking lights are on.  
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Interior Convenience Items  
Upper Glove Box  
Vanity Mirror  
EDGE  
An open glove box can cause  
serious injury to your passenger  
in a crash, even if the  
passenger is wearing the seat  
belt.  
Always keep the glove box  
closed while driving.  
LEVER  
Open the upper glove box by  
pushing up the lever. Close it by  
pulling down on the edge under the  
lever.  
To use the vanity mirror on the back  
of the sun visor, pull up the cover.  
Except LX model  
The vanity mirror lights come on  
when you pull up the cover.  
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Interior Convenience Items  
Sun Visor  
Sunglasses Holder  
Push  
SUN VISOR  
SUNGLASSES HOLDER  
To use the sun visor, pull it down.  
When using the sun visor for the  
side window, remove the support rod  
from the clip, and swing it out.  
To open the sunglasses holder, push  
then release the raised detent. It will  
unlatch and swing down. To close it,  
Some larger styles of sunglasses  
may not fit in the holder.  
push it until it latches. Make sure the You may also store small items in  
holder is closed while you are driving. this holder. Make sure they are  
small enough to let the holder close  
Make sure you put the sun visor  
back in place when you are getting  
into or out of the vehicle.  
and latch, and that they are not  
heavy enough to cause the holder to  
pop open while driving.  
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Interior Convenience Items  
Conversation Mirror  
Accessory Power Sockets  
Front  
Center Table  
EX model  
The sunglasses holder uses a convex  
mirror for its bottom panel. You can  
see all the vehicle passengers in this  
mirror. To use the mirror, open the  
sunglasses holder fully, push it to the  
first detent, and release it.  
Your vehicle has two or three  
accessory power sockets depending  
on the model.  
To use an accessory power socket,  
the ignition switch must be in the  
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.  
Each socket is intended to supply  
power for 12 volt DC accessories  
that are rated 120 watts or less (10  
amps).  
To switch back to the sunglasses  
holder, close the conversation mirror  
and then open the sunglasses holder.  
CONTINUED  
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Interior Convenience Items  
Console Compartment  
Console Compartment  
Rear  
Push  
EX-L model  
None of the sockets will power an  
automotive type cigarette lighter  
element.  
Make sure to put the socket cover  
back in place to prevent any small  
foreign objects from getting into the  
socket.  
EX-L model  
Push the release knob to open or  
close the console compartment, slide  
the lid rearward.  
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Interior Convenience Item  
Coat Hook  
Seat Under Tray  
To use a coat hook, slide it out  
slightly, then pull it down.  
If equipped  
Your vehicle has a seat under tray  
located under the front passenger  
seat. Use the tray by pulling on the  
front center edge of the tray.  
Make sure the coat hook is folded up  
when you are not using it. This hook  
is not designed for large or heavy  
items.  
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Interior Lights  
Ceiling Light  
After all doors and the tailgate are  
closed tightly, the light fades out in  
about 30 seconds.  
Spotlights  
The spotlights have a two-position  
switch. In the DOOR position, the  
lights come on when you open any  
door. In the OFF position, the lights  
do not come on.  
The ceiling light (with the switch in  
the center position) comes on when  
you remove the key from the ignition  
switch. If you do not open a door and  
the tailgate, the light fades out in  
about 30 seconds.  
ON  
OFF  
If you leave any door or the tailgate  
open without the key in the ignition  
switch, the ceiling light goes off after  
3 minutes.  
DOOR ACTIVATED  
The ceiling light has a three-position  
switch: ON, Door Activated, and  
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)  
position, the light comes on when  
you:  
Push  
Push  
LX model  
The spotlights (with the switch in  
the DOOR position) also come on  
when you unlock the door with the  
key or the remote transmitter, and  
when you remove the key from the  
ignition switch.  
Open any door.  
Unlock the doors and the tailgate  
with the key or remote transmitter.  
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Interior Lights  
Ignition Switch Light  
Cargo Area Light  
The ignition switch light comes on  
when you open the driver’s door. It  
fades out in about 30 seconds after  
the door is closed.  
ON  
Push  
OFF  
Push  
LX model  
TAILGATE ACTIVATED  
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the  
lens. Push the lens again to turn it  
off. You can use the spotlights at all  
times.  
The cargo area light has a three-  
position switch. In the OFF position,  
the light does not come on. In the  
center position, it comes on when  
you open the tailgate. In the ON  
position, it stays on continuously.  
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