Honda Odyssey 2020 Owner's Manual

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2020 Honda ODYSSEY Owner’s Guide

Owner’s Guide

for Quick Reference

2020 ODYSSEY

DISCLOSURES

Devices That Emit Radio Waves

Each radio frequency device installed in the vehicle conforms to the requirements and standards of the regulation listed below:

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.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

As required by Industry Canada: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Disclaimer

The information and data contained herein are believed to be accurate and reliable. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind and accepts no responsibility for the results obtained through application of this information.

Privacy Notice

This vehicle may share location and usage information. To manage this setting, visit

www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.

Service Diagnostic Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains conﬁdential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.

INTRODUCTION

This is a quick reference guide to acquaint you with your 2020 ODYSSEY. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.

This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all variations of your model, so you may ﬁnd descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your vehicle. Images throughout this guide represent features and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.

This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner's Manual. Visit

owners.honda.com

(U.S.) or

honda.ca

(Canada) to view the most current Owner's Manual, Navigation Manual, Vehicle Warranty, Rear Entertainment System Booklet in Braille, and the tire manufactures' warranties.

If you are the ﬁrst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within the ﬁrst six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit

owners.honda.com

and create or log in to your account. In Canada,

please request a copy from your Honda dealer.

Honda Automobile Customer Service

Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisﬁed with the information you receive, you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service. Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada).

Honda Roadside Assistance

24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States and Canada throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, ﬂat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).

Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VISUAL INDEX........................................ 1

SAFETY INFORMATION........................ 3

INSTRUMENT PANEL..........................30

VEHICLE CONTROLS............................39

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY.............. 81

BLUETOOTH

HANDSFREELINK ®...108

VOICE COMMAND INDEX................ 116

NAVIGATION...................................... 117

DRIVING...............................................121

HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED........ 164

MAINTENANCE..................................181

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 205

CUSTOMER INFORMATION............. 207

INDEX...................................................209

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VISUAL INDEX

Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls

1. Lights/Turn Signals

2. Wipers/Washers

3. Horn

4. Brightness Control

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Dashboard and Nearby Controls

1. ENGINE START/STOP Button

2. USB Port

3. Hood Release Handle

4. Hazard Warning Button

5. Driver Information Interface

6. Electric Parking Brake Switch

7. Power Tailgate Button

*1 - If equipped

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important and operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must use your own good judgment.

Important Safety Information

This guide explains many of your vehicle's safety features and how to use them. Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help to keep you and your passengers safe.

n Important Safety Precautions

• Always wear your seat belt.

• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.

• Be aware of airbag hazards.

• Don't drink and drive.

• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.

• Control your speed.

• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.

• Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash. Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to divert some attention away from driving.

Safety Messages

When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. This information is intended to help you avoid

damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

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n Carbon Monoxide Gas

The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.

Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.

• The exhaust system may have been damaged.

• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.

When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airﬂow can pull exhaust gas into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below:

1. Select the fresh air mode.

2. Select the mode.

3. Set the fan speed to high.

4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting. Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your

parked vehicle with the engine running.

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon

monoxide.

An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly ﬁll up with carbon monoxide gas. Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.

Seat Belts

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and wear them properly.

Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts

All seven or eight seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets

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you move freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable retractor for use with child seats.

n Proper Use of Seat Belts

Follow these guidelines for proper use:

• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in the position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.

• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon as possible.

Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

n Seat Belt Inspection

Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:

• Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.

• Check that the latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Only use mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.

Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not provide proper protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.

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A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a dealer after any collision.

Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed.

Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

Fastening a Seat Belt

Adjust your seat to the proper position and then follow the steps below:

1. Pull the seat belt out slowly.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure. Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught on anything.

3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part ﬁts snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries.

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4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then make sure that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body.

To release the belt, push the red PRESS button then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted completely. When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing door.

Improperly positioning the seat belt can cause serious injury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

n Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor

The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter occupants.

1. Move the anchor up and down while pulling the release outward.

2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder.

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor

1. Pull out the seat belt's small latch plate and the latch plate from each holding slot in the ceiling.

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2. Line up the triangle marks on the small latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt to the anchor buckle.

3. Insert latch plate into the buckle. Properly fasten the seat belt the same way you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.

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4. To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.

Second Row Center Seat

Pivot down the anchor buckle forward. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the back of the anchor buckle.

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

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

Airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with several types of airbags: front airbags, front knee airbags, side airbags, and side curtain airbags.

n Front Airbags (SRS)

The front SRS airbags inﬂate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver and in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary restraint system.

Front knee SRS airbags inﬂate in a moderate to severe frontal collision to help keep the driver and front passenger in the proper position and to help maximize the beneﬁt provided by the vehicle’s other safety features.

*1 - If equipped

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The driver’s knee airbag is housed under the steering column. The front passenger’s knee airbag is stored under the glove box. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.

When the driver’s front airbag inﬂates, the driver’s knee airbag also inﬂates. When front passenger’s airbag inﬂates, the front passenger’s knee airbag also

inﬂates.

Even if the collision is not severe enough to deploy the front airbag, the knee airbag may inﬂate alone.

Do not attach accessories on or near the driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbag. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbag, or hurt someone if an airbag inﬂates.

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n Advanced Airbags

The airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants.

The driver's advanced airbag system includes a seat position sensor. Based on information from this sensor and the severity of the impact, the advanced airbag system determines the optimal deployment of the driver's airbag.

The front passenger's advanced airbag system has weight sensors. We advise against allowing a child age 12 or under to ride in the front

passenger's seat. However, if you do allow a child age 12 or under to ride in the front passenger's seat, note that the system will automatically turn off the front passenger's airbag if the sensors detect that the child is approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less.

For the advanced airbags to work properly:

• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.

• Make sure the ﬂoor mat behind the front passenger's seat is hooked to the ﬂoor mat anchor. An improperly placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• Do not put any object under the passenger's seat.

• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the ﬂoor. Improperly positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.

• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.

• Do not cover the passenger's side dashboard with a cloth, towel, cover, etc.

Side Airbags

The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in the outside edge of the driver's and front passenger's seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

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When the sensors detect a moderate-to-severe side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inﬂate.

Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or hurt someone if an airbag

inﬂates.

Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers without consulting a dealer. This can prevent your side airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.

n Side Curtain Airbags

Side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The side curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.

The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling above the side windows on both sides of the vehicle.

The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy in a rollover or moderate- to-severe side impact.

If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt tensioners.

If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side curtain airbag deploys even if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.

When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision

One or both side curtain airbags may inﬂate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontal collision.

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n Important Facts About Your Airbags

Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inﬂate with tremendous force. So, while airbags help save lives, they can cause burns, bruises, and other minor injuries, sometimes even fatal ones if occupants are not wearing their seat belts properly and sitting correctly.

What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy.

Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth can result in injuries if your front airbag inﬂates.

Do not attach or place objects on the front and driver's knee airbag covers. Objects on the covers marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inﬂate.

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n Airbag System Indicators

If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and a message appears on the Driver Information Interface.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Indicator

When the power mode is set to ON, the indicator comes on for a few seconds, then goes off. This tells you the system is working properly.

If the indicator comes on at any other time besides vehicle start-up or does not come on at all, have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.

Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

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Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

The indicator comes on to alert you that the passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant or small child, on the seat.

Children age 12 or under should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.

If the front passenger's seat is empty, the passenger's front airbag will not deploy and the indicator will come on. The front passenger's knee airbag will not deploy either.

To ensure the passenger is detected properly, conﬁrm that:

• There is no child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.

• There is no rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger's seat.

• The front seat or seat-back is not forced back against an object on the seat or ﬂoor behind it.

• There is no object placed under or beside the front passenger's seat.

• The occupant is sitting in an upright position and the seat-back is not excessively reclined.

• The occupant is not leaning against the door or center console.

• The occupant's feet are placed on the ﬂoor in front of them.

• There are no objects hanging from the front passenger's seat.

• Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back pocket.

The passenger front airbag off indicator may come on and go off repeatedly if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if:

• All of the above conditions are met and the indicator comes on with an adult seated in the front passenger seat.

• The seat is empty and the indicator is off.

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the indicator is on.

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n Airbag System Components

1. Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.

2. Two front knee airbags. The driver's knee airbag is stored under the steering column; the front passenger's knee airbag is stored under the glove box. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.

3. Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.

4. Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.

5. An electronic control unit that, when the vehicle is ON, continually monitors information about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover sensor, airbag activators, seat belt tensioners, and other vehicle information. During a crash event the unit can record such information.

6. Automatic front seat belt tensioners. In addition, the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or not the belts are fastened.

7. A driver’s seat position sensor. This sensor determines the optimal force at which the airbag will deploy in a crash.

8. Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).

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9. Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.

10. An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger’s front airbag has been turned off.

11. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners.

12. Saﬁng sensor.

13. A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags.

n Airbag Care

You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle inspected by a dealer in the following situations:

When the airbags have deployed

If an airbag has inﬂated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced. Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be replaced.

When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision

Even if the airbags did not inﬂate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.

Do not remove or modify a front seat without ﬁrst consulting a dealer

This would likely disable or affect the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer. For U.S. vehicles, call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. For Canadian vehicles, call Honda Canada Customer Relations at (888) 946-6329.

Child Safety

Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.

The National Highway Trafﬁc Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear

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seat. Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride.

To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province, and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle.

n Protecting Child Passengers – Important Considerations

• An inﬂating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front seat.

• A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver's ability to safely control the vehicle.

• Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are properly restrained in a rear seat.

• Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either the lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.

• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the event of a collision.

• Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.

• Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very seriously injured in a crash.

• Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.

• Do not leave children, pets or people needing assistance in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could also activate vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

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To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards and child safety, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.

Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat.

A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a booster seat if necessary.

Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can result in serious injury or death.

Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.

n Protecting Infants

An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the infant reaches the seat manufacturer’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a rear-facing seat.

Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear seating position. Rear- facing child seats should never be installed in a forward-facing position. When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back in the desired position.

Make sure that there is no contact between the child seat and the seat in front of it. It can also interfere with proper operation of the front passenger’s advanced front airbag system. If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Always refer to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions before installation.

Do not allow a front seat to rest against a child seat installed in a rear seating position: The weight sensor in the front seat may not correctly detect the actual weight of the occupant.

Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death during a crash.

Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.

n Protecting Smaller Children

If a child is at least one year old and has exceeded the weight and height limitations of a rearward-facing child seat, the child should be properly restrained in a ﬁrmly secured forward-facing child seat until they exceed the weight and height limitations for the forward-facing child seat.

We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a rear seating position. Placing a forward- facing child seat in the front seat can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.

Educate yourself about the laws and regulations regarding child seat use where you are driving, and follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbag inﬂates.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.

Selecting a Child Seat

Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a ﬂexible- type connector. Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions

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including recommended expiration dates as well as the instructions in this guide. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.

In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a speciﬁed weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.

Important considerations when selecting a child seat

Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:

• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.

• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.

• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.

n Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat

A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in each of the second and third row seats except for the third row center. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or ﬂexible type of connectors.

1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.

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2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the child seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child seat. When installing the child seat, make sure that the lower anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.

3. To install a child seat in the second row center seat*1, remove the covers on each lower end of the seat-back by pulling on the handles.

4. Put the head restraint to its upper-most position, then route the tether strap outside/between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

*1 - If equipped

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5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

6. Make sure the child seat is ﬁrmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.

For your child’s safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the child seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat that is not properly secured will not adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

Never attach two child seats to the same anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child seats

attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

Do not use the lower inner anchors of the outer rear seats to secure a LATCH-compatible child seat to the third row center seat, unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions for that system permit the use of inner anchors with the stated spacing.

Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the third row center seat

Each outer third row seat is equipped with a pair of lower anchors which are used to secure a LATCH-compatible child seat. The third row center seat, however, is not equipped with anchors of any kind.

The inner and outer anchors are spaced apart at a standard distance of 11 inches (280 mm).

The distance between the two inner anchors is:

• 16.0 inches (406.2 mm)

LATCH-compatible restraint systems that are ﬁtted with rigid-type attachments cannot be installed in the third row center seat. However, a system ﬁtted with ﬂexible-type attachments can be installed in the third row center seat, provided that the manufacturer’s instructions for that system permit the use of the inner anchors with the stated spacing.

Before seating a child, make sure that the system is properly attached to both the lower anchors and tether anchors.

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n Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt

A child seat can be installed with a lap/shoulder belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely necessary, the front passenger seat.

1. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.

2. Route the seat belt through the child seat according to the seat manufacturer’s instructions, and insert the latch plate into the buckle. Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.

3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops. This activates the lockable retractor.

4. Let the seat belt retract a few inches and check that the retractor has switched modes by pulling on the webbing. It should not pull out again until it is reset by removing the latch plate from the buckle. If you are able to pull the shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not activated. Slowly pull the seat belt all the way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.

5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from the lap part of the belt. When doing this, place your weight on the child seat and push it into the vehicle seat.

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6. Make sure the child seat is ﬁrmly secured by rocking it forward and back, and side to side; less than one inch of movement should occur near the seat belt.

7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled. The lockable retractor is activated and the seat belt fully retracted and locked.

To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.

n Adding Security with a Tether

A tether anchorage point is provided behind each second and third row seating position. If you have a child restraint system that comes with a tether, but can be installed with a seat belt, the tether may be used for additional security. Always use a tether for forward facing child seats when using the seat belt or lower anchors.

1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point.

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2. Raise the outer head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs. Raise the head restraint to its highest position, then route the tether strap outside/through the head restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.

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4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.

n Protecting Larger Children

When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/shoulder seat belt.

Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:

• The child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the seat.

• The shoulder belt crosses between the child’s neck and arm.

• The lap part of the seat belt is as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs.

• The child can stay seated for the whole trip.

If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a booster seat in a rear seat. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.

When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the instructions that came with it, and install the seat accordingly.

There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly.

Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you intend to drive.

Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injury or death if the passenger’s front airbag inﬂates.

If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly, using a booster seat if needed.

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Safety Label Locations

Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer for a replacement.

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Reporting Safety Defects

In the U.S. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could

cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Trafﬁc Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to

http://www.safercar.gov

, or write to: Administrator, NHTSA,1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

. In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could

cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you may also inform Transport Canada.

If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.

To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to

http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.

Indicators brieﬂy appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information.

Malfunction Indicators

These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer for assistance.

U.S.

Canada

Brake system (red)

• Comes on when the parking brake is applied, and goes off when it is released.

• Comes on when the brake ﬂuid is low.

• Comes on if there is a problem with the brake system.

• The beeper sounds and the indicator comes on if you drive with the parking brake not fully released.

• Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking brake is released. Check the brake ﬂuid level.

• Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Blinks and the brake system indicator (amber) comes on at the same time - There is a problem with the electric parking brake system. The parking brake may not be set. Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

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Brake system (amber)

• Comes on if there is a problem with the automatic brake hold system.

• Comes on if there is a problem with a system related to braking other than the conventional brake system.

• Comes on if there is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on while driving - Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

Charging system

• Comes on when the battery is not charging.

• Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts.

• Comes on while driving - Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger in order to reduce electricity consumption.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

• Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Comes on if a problem with any of the following is detected:

• Supplemental restraint system

• Knee airbag system

• Side airbag system

• Side curtain airbag system

• Seat belt tensioner

• Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

There is a problem with the system.

• Stays on constantly or does not come on at all - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

*1 - If equipped

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Malfunction Indication Lamp (check engine light)

• Comes on when you set the power mode to ON, and goes off when the engine starts, or after several seconds if the engine did not start. If "readiness codes" have not been set, it blinks ﬁve times before it goes off.

• Comes on if there is a problem with the emissions control system.

• Blinks when a misﬁre in the engine's cylinders is detected.

• Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics for the emissions control systems.

• Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where there are no ﬂammable objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still

has normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

Low Tire Pressure / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

• Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the tires becomes signiﬁcantly low.

• Blinks for about one minute, and then stays on if there is a problem with the TPMS with Tire Fill Assist, or when a compact spare tire is temporarily installed.

• Blinks and then remains on: Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. If the vehicle is ﬁtted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) System Comes on if there is a problem with the VSA®, brake lighting system,

or hill start assist system.

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

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Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)

Comes on when there is a problem with the CMBS™ system.

• Stays on constantly without the CMBS™ off - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on if the CMBS™ is deactivated. A driver information interface message appears for ﬁve seconds.

• Comes on when the CMBS™ system shuts itself off.

• Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

• When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth. Indicator may take some time to go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.

• Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is too high. Use the climate control system to cool down the camera. The system activates when the temperature inside the camera cools down.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

• Comes on if there is a problem with the RDM system.

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on when the RDM system shuts itself off.

• The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator does not go off even after you cleaned the area around the camera.

• Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is too high. Use the climate control system to cool down the camera. The system activates when the temperature inside the camera cools down.

Blind Spot Information

Comes on if there is a problem with the system.

• Stays on while blind spot information system is turned off.

• Comes on when mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of sensor.

• Comes on while driving - Remove the obstacle in the vicinity of the sensor.

• Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

*1 - If equipped

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Comes on if there is a problem with the EPS system.

• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, goes off when the engine starts.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Comes on if there is a problem with ACC.

• Comes on for a few seconds when you set the power mode to ON, then goes off.

• Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• ACC has been automatically canceled.

• Comes on if anything covers the radar sensor cover and prevents the sensor from detecting a vehicle in front.

• May come on when driving in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.).

• When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth. Indicator may take some time to go off after the radar sensor is cleaned.

• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the indicator does not go off even after you clean the sensor cover.

Auto Idle Stop

• Blinks if there is a problem with the Auto Idle Stop system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Comes on when the Auto Idle Stop system has been turned off by the Auto Idle Stop system OFF button.

Transmission System Indicator All the gear positions may light for several seconds, and go off.

• The indicated current gear position or all the gear positions blink if there is a problem with the transmission system and the vehicle will no longer move. Immediately stop in a safe place. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• The indicated current gear selection blinks if there is a problem with the transmission system.

• Avoid sudden start and acceleration and stop in a safe place immediately. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

*1 - If equipped

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Condition Indicators

These indicators may require you to perform an action.

U.S.

Canada

Parking Brake Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you

drive with it not fully released.

• Comes on while driving - Make sure the parking brake is

released. Check the brake ﬂuid level.

• Comes on along with the ABS indicator - Have your vehicle

checked by a dealer.

Seat Belt Reminder The indicator blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your

front passenger has not fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.

Low Fuel Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem

with the fuel gauge. See your dealer.

• Comes on when the fuel reserve is running low (approximately

2.9 U.S. gal/11.0 Liter left).

• Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel gauge.

Low Tire Pressure / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Comes on if the tire pressure of any of the tires becomes

signiﬁcantly low.

• Comes on while driving: Stop in a safe place, check tire

pressures, and inﬂate tire(s) if necessary.

• Blinks and remains on - Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. If

the vehicle is ﬁtted with a compact spare, get your regular tire repaired or replaced and put back on your vehicle as soon as you can.

System Message Comes on along with a beep when a problem is detected. A system

message on the driver information interface (DII) appears at the same time. While the indicator is on, press the (home) button, select Warnings, then press the ENTER button to see the message again.

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Immobilizer Your key cannot be recognized by the vehicle.

• Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF*1, then select the ON mode again.

• Repeatedly Blinks - The system may be malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

• Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.

*1 - If equipped

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On/Off Indicators

These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.

VSA® off

VSA® engaged (blinks)

CMBS*1 off

RDM*1 off

LKAS*1 on

ACC*1 on

Turn signals/hazards on

Fog lights*1 on

High beams on

Exterior lights on

Auto High Beam System*1 on

ECON mode on

Automatic brake hold on

Automatic brake hold activated

Auto Idle Stop on

Auto Idle Stop off

CRUISE MAIN on

CRUISE CONTROL on

*1 - If equipped

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Driver Information Interface

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VEHICLE CONTROLS

Various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.

Using the Remote Transmitter

Lock or unlock the doors, fuel ﬁll door, and tailgate.

Leaving the remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Smart Entry System

When you carry the remote transmitter, in a pocket or purse and it is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or unlock the doors, fuel ﬁll door, and open the tailgate without handling the transmitter.

*1 - If equipped

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n Unlocking/Locking the Doors

To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the front passenger’s door handle to unlock all the doors and the tailgate. You can customize this feature’s behavior.

To lock: Press the door lock button on the front door or the tailgate.

Note: System range is affected by radio signals from other devices (for example, cell phones or tablets) so for best results, carry the remote transmitter separately from these devices.

n Customizing Door Lock and Unlock Settings

Customize the auto door lock and unlock settings to your preference.

Models with Color Audio

Using the Driver Information Interface

1. Press the HOME button, then select Vehicle Settings.

2. Select Door Setup.

3. Select Auto Door Lock or Auto Door Unlock to customize.

Models with Display Audio

1. Select Home.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Vehicle.

4. Select Door Setup.

5. Select Auto Door Lock or Auto Door Unlock to customize.

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n Walk Away Auto Lock

When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter, the doors and tailgate can automatically lock if the following conditions are met:

• The remote transmitter is within a range of 5 feet (1.5 m).

• All doors and the tailgate are closed.

• There is no additional remote transmitter inside the vehicle.

Follow these steps:

1. Exit the vehicle, close the door and stay near it. Listen for a beep. The system is activated.

2. Walk at least 5 feet (1.5 m) away.

3. Listen for a beep and look for the lights to ﬂash. The doors lock.

The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory default setting. It can be set to ON using the audio/information screen. If you set the auto lock function to ON, only the remote transmitter that was used to unlock the driver's door prior to the setting change can activate auto lock. To turn on this feature, follow the steps below:

Models with Display Audio

1. Press the HOME button then select Settings.

2. Select Vehicle.

3. Select Keyless Access Setup.

4. Select Walk Away Auto Lock

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Door Operation

There are a few different ways of unlocking the doors from inside the vehicle.

n Using the Lock Tab

To unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you unlock either front door using the lock tab, the speciﬁc door (driver’s or passenger’s) unlocks.

To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all the other doors and the tailgate lock at the same time. When you lock the door using the lock tab on the front passenger’s door, only that door locks.

Using the Front Door Inner Handle

Pull the front door inner handle. The door unlocks and opens in one motion. Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all other doors.

Do not pull a front door inner handle while the vehicle is moving.

n Using the Master Door Lock Switch

To unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to unlock all doors and the tailgate.

To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all doors and the tailgate.

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n Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position, and close the door.

Open the door using the outer door handle.

Note: To open the door from the inside when the childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the unlock position, lower the rear window, put your hand out of the window, and pull the outside door handle.

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the sliding doors. Open the sliding door all the way until it stops. If it is not fully opened, the

sliding door may close again by its own weight. Do not leave the sliding door open while parking on a slope. The door may

slide close by its weight. When opening or closing the sliding doors, do not grab the door or place

your hand on the vehicle body. Use the handle. Do not put your foot and hand on the sliding door rail and on the rollers. If a small child is in the vehicle, use the childproof door locks to prevent the

child in the rear seat from accidentally opening the sliding doors. Do not put any items that stick out from the pocket in the door pockets. It

may prevent the doors from properly opening or closing, and damage the vehicle.

Closing a sliding door while any part of a passenger is in the door’s path can cause serious injury.

Make sure all passengers are clear of the doorway before closing a sliding door.

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n Opening/Closing the Sliding Doors

From the outside, pull the outer door handle and slide the door all the way to the front or rear.

From the inside, grab the inner door handle and slide the door all the way to the front or rear.

Power Sliding Doors

The power sliding doors can be operated by pressing the power sliding door button on the remote, pressing the power sliding door switches on the dashboard or door pillars, or using the door handle.

The power sliding doors can be operated when:

• The power sliding door switch is ON.

• The power sliding door is unlocked.

• The fuel ﬁll door is closed (for driver's side sliding door).

• The shift position is either in Park (P) or the brake pedal is depressed or the parking brake is applied.

Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors

Press OPEN on the power sliding door button for the desired door side.

*1 - If equipped

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Press CLOSE to close the door. While a power sliding door is in operation, you can press the button again to

stop it from opening or closing. Press the button again to resume operation. A sliding door will not open fully if the window is open more than 5 inches

(13 cm). Close the door, close the window, and open the door again. The driver's side sliding door will not open if the fuel ﬁll door is opened. Note: Closing a power sliding door on someone's hand or ﬁngers can cause

serious injury. Some parts of the door edge do not sense resistance when the door is near closing.

Closing a sliding door while any part of a passenger is in the door's path can cause serious injury.

Make sure all passengers are clear of the doorway before closing a sliding door.

Tailgate Operation

Use these methods to operate the tailgate.

n Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or closing it.

The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in Park (P).

Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is being automatically opened or closed. Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while in operation can deform the tailgate frame.

When operating the power tailgate, make sure there is enough space around your vehicle. People near the tailgate may be seriously hurt if the

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tailgate hits or closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if children are around.

n Power Tailgate Button

To open or close the power tailgate, press the power tailgate button for about one second.

If you press the button again while the power tailgate is moving, the power tailgate will stop and reverse direction.

n Power Tailgate Outer Handle

Automatic Operation

If you press and hold the outer handle of the tailgate for no longer than one second, the tailgate opens automatically.

Manual Operation

To open the tailgate manually, press the outer handle for more than one second.

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n Programmable Tailgate Position

You can set the maximum opening of the tailgate to suit your needs.

1. Manually adjust the tailgate to your desired position.

2. Press and hold the tailgate inner button until you hear one long and two short beeps.

n Power Tailgate Inner Button

Press the button on the tailgate to close the power tailgate.

If you press the button again while the power tailgate is moving, the power tailgate will stop and reverses direction.

n Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate

Use a forward and back kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper to open or close the power tailgate while carrying the smart entry remote. Some exterior lights ﬂash twice and a beep sounds once, then the tailgate begins to move.

Note: This function will not operate if you don't have the smart entry remote on you. Please make sure you have the smart entry remote on you.

During rain or in other instances when the vehicle becomes wet, the sensor may not properly detect your foot motion. The duration of the kicking motion should be approximately one second.

*1 - If equipped

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Power Window Operation

Power windows can be opened and closed by using the switches on the doors when the vehicle is on. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and close all the windows.

n Automatic Operation

To open: Push the switch down ﬁrmly. To close: Pull the switch up ﬁrmly. The window opens or closes

completely. To stop the window at any time, push or pull the switch again

brieﬂy.

Manual Operation

To open: Push the switch down lightly. To close: Pull the switch up lightly. Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.

n Power Window Lock

Push in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be operated.

Auto Reverse

If a power window senses resistance when closing automatically, it will stop closing and reverse direction. The driver’s window auto reverse function is disabled when you continuously pull up the switch. The auto reverse function stops sensing when the window is almost closed to ensure that it fully closes.

Closing a power window on someone’s hands or ﬁngers can cause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.

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Power Moonroof*1 Operation

The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch on the ceiling.

n Automatic Operation

To open: Firmly pull the switch back. To close: Firmly push the switch

forward. The moonroof will automatically open

or close all the way. To stop the moonroof at any time, push the switch

brieﬂy.

n Manual Operation

To open: Push down on the switch lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached.

To close: Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached.

Moonroof Tilt

To tilt: Push the center of the switch. To close: Push the switch forward ﬁrmly, then release.

Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.

Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or ﬁngers can cause serious injury.

Make sure all hands and ﬁngers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it.

*1 - If equipped

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Interior and Exterior Lights

Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.

n Brightness Control

Adjust instrument panel brightness when the vehicle is on.

To brighten: Turn the knob to the right. To dim: Turn the knob to the left. A beep sounds when the brightness

reaches its minimum or maximum.

Interior Lights

Change the interior light settings using the switches on the ceiling.

ON position: The interior lights come on regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.

Door-activated position: Interior lights come on when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.

OFF position: The interior lights remain off regardless of whether the doors are open or closed.

n Map Lights

Press the map light lenses to turn on or off.

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Press the second or third row map lights to turn on or off when the front interior light switch is in the door- activated position.

n Exterior Lights

Rotate the switches on the lever to operate the exterior lights.

Push the lever forward to turn on the high beams.

Return the lever to its original position for low beams.

OFF: All exterior lights are off.

Turn on exterior lights except headlights.

AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature. Headlights turn on or off

depending on ambient brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights automatically come on after the wipers are engaged for a certain time. The headlights come on when you unlock a door in dark areas with the headlight switch in AUTO.

Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.

Turn fog lights*1 on or off.

*1 - If equipped

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n Cargo Area Light

Located on the rear ceiling in front of the tailgate.

Tailgate activated: The light comes on when you open the tailgate, and goes off when closed.

One-Touch Turn Signal

Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.

Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for an automatic three-blink sequence.

For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down until it locks into place.

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Auto High Beam

The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high beam depending on the situation.

For the system to work properly:

• Do not place an object that reﬂects light on the dashboard.

• Keep the windshield around the camera clean. When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

• Do not attach an object, sticker or ﬁlm in the area around the camera.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact or requires repair in the area near the camera, consult a dealer.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message appears:

• Use the climate control system to cool down the interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode with airﬂow directed toward the camera.

• Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield temperature, which cools down the area around the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot Operate: Clean Front Windshield, message appears:

• Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the windshield. If the message does not disappear after you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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