Honda Odyssey Owners Manual

							14    ||    15
       SAFETY
SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
 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 mu\
st 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 follo\
wing: 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 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. Fo\
r 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 collisi\
ons 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 seat. 
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where childre\
n 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.
 Protecting Child Passengers•  An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting i\
n 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 restrai\
ned 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 bel\
t 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 ve\
ry 
seriously injured in a crash.
•  Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjustments.
•  Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weath\
er when 
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could al\
so activate 
vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly. 
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 c\
hild 
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, usi\
ng a 
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING  
						

							16    ||    17
       SAFETY
SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
 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. If this occurs, we recommend that you install t\
he 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. 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 unuse\
d 
seat belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicate\
d by the child 
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured 
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.
 Selecting a Child SeatMost 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 s\
eats can 
only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow\
 the child 
seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this 
manual. 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 add\
ed 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 addit\
ion, 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 t\
he 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 v ehicle Safety Standard 213 or 
Canadian Motor v ehicle Safety Standard 213. 
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.
WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in seri\
ous 
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.
WARNING  
						

							18    ||    19
       SAFETY
SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
 Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in each of the second- and th\
ird-
row seats. 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.
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. Make sure that the lower anchors 
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other 
object.
  To install a child seat in the second-row center 
seat, remove the covers on each lower end of the 
seat-back by pulling on the handles.
3.  Raise the head restraint to its uppermost position, 
then route the tether strap between the head 
restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook 
onto the anchor.
4.  Tighten the tether strap according to the seat 
manufacturer’s instructions.
5.  Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by 
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little 
movement should be felt.
6.  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.
Second-row seat
Third-row seatMarks
Marks
Handle
Lower anchors
Cover
Flexible type
Rigid type
Second-row outer position
Anchor Tether
strap
hook
Second row center seat
Anchor
Tether
strap
hook
 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
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 completely wind up into the 
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the 
retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the 
shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not 
activated. 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.
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.
  To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to 
wind up all the way.  
						

							20    ||    21
       SAFETY
SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
 Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. \
Regardless of whether it is installed with LATCH or a seat belt, a child seat that 
comes with a tether should use the tether for additional security. 
1.  Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point 
and lift the cover.
2.  Raise the head restraint to its uppermost position, 
then route the tether strap through the head 
restraint legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3.  Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
4.  Tighten the tether strap according to the seat 
manufacturer’s instructions.
Second-row seatTether anchorage points
Tether anchorage points
Third-row seat
Tether
strap
hook
AnchorSecond-row outer position
Tether
strap
hook
Anchor
Second-row center seat
Tether
strap
hook
Anchor Anchor
Third-row seat
 Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear sea\
t using the 
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the followi\
ng:
•  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 seating position. For the child’s safety, check that the child meets the 
booster seat manufacturer’s recommendations.
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 6\
0 lbs). Be sure 
to check current laws in the state or province/territory where you inten\
d to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injur\
y or death 
if the passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to th\
e rear as 
possible, then have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt pro\
perly, 
using a booster seat if needed.
WARNING  
						

							22    ||    23
       SAFETY
SAFETY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential haz\
ards that 
can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
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 recal\
l 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 v ehicle 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 le\
ad 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.
Sun visor
U.S. models Canadian models Doorjambs
U.S. models
Canadian models
Dashboard
U.S. models only
Radiator cap  
						

							24    ||    25
       INSTRUMENT P
ANEL
INSTRUMENT P ANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Learn about the 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 gen\
eral 
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at 
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check \
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate actio\
n. If 
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine 
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil 
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 126). If the indicator does \
not turn 
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off 
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired 
immediately. 
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s. 
Smart Entry system* 
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Canada
U.S.
*if equipped
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is\
 loose  
   or missing.
• (Blinks) A misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,  
   and wait for the engine to cool down.
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. 
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehi\
cle is 
fitted with the compact spare tire.
Power tailgate*
There is a problem with the power tailgate system. You can still open the 
power tailgate manually.
Power sliding doors*
There is a problem with the power sliding door system. You can still open the 
power sliding doors manually.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*
There is a problem with the system.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) 
There is a problem with the system.
Brake system 
There is a problem with one of the braking systems.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* 
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* 
There is a problem with the system, the temperature is too high, or the \
camera is blocked.
Starter system* 
There is a problem with the starter system.
Blind spot information (BSI)* 
There is a problem with the system.
Ca nada
U.S.SYSTEM
CanadaU.S.
Canada
U.S.
CanadaU.S.
*if equipped  
						

							26    ||    27
       INSTRUMENT P
ANEL
INSTRUMENT P ANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive 
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor 
blinks and the system beeps continuously if you begin driving and you or\
 
your front passenger have not fastened your seat belts. 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.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary. 
The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted with the compact \
spare 
tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
System message*
When a condition or malfunction indicator comes on, a message also 
appears on the multi-information display. Check the display for more 
information.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* 
If the indicator blinks, take appropriate action to avoid a collision.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
If the indicator blinks, take appropriate action to keep the vehicle wit\
hin the 
lane.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
*if equipped
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e 
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, 
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
 the 
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off. vSA off
vSA engaged (blinks)
FCW* off
BSI* off
CRUISe MAIN on
CRUISe CONTROL on Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights* on
Fuel-efficient driving
High beams on
exterior lights on
*if equipped
Ca
nada
U.S.  
						

							28    ||    29
       INSTRUMENT P
ANEL
INSTRUMENT P ANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
 Information Displays
Press the select/reset 
knob to change the 
display. When you start the 
engine, the display shows 
your last active selection 
from the previous drive 
cycle.
*if equipped
Multi-Information Display*
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
 Main Displays
Customize Settings Average fuel economy/
Instant fuel economy
Odometer, Outside 
temperature
Average speed Range
elapsed time
 Lower Displays
Odometer,           
Outside temperature Trip  A,                     
Outside temperature engine oil life
Trip  B,                       
Outside temperature
*if equipped
Main display
Lower display
Info buttons: Press to 
change main displays.
SEL/RESET button: Press 
to change lower displays.
Odometer, Outside  temperature*
engine oil life Trip meter BRange, Instant 
fuel economy 
       Trip meter A,  
       Average fuel economy                                   
						

							30    ||    31
       VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
 vehicle.
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
*if equipped
Unlock button: Press once 
to unlock the driver’s door. 
Press again to unlock all 
doors and the tailgate. Lock button: Press to lock the 
doors and tailgate. Press again 
for audible verification.
Panic button: Press and hold 
to sound the alarm for 30 
seconds. Press any button to 
cancel.
Unlock button: Press once 
to unlock the driver’s door. 
Press again to unlock all 
doors and the tailgate.
Power sliding door 
buttons*: Press and hold 
to open the sliding door. 
Press again to stop the 
door during operation. 
Press again to close the 
door. Lock button: Press to lock the 
doors and tailgate. Press again 
for audible verification.
Panic button: Press to sound 
the alarm for 30 seconds. 
Press any button to cancel.
Built-in key: Slide the release 
knob on the back of the 
transmitter and pull out the 
built-in key. 
Power tailgate button*: 
Press and hold to unlock 
and open the power 
tailgate. Press again to 
close it.
Release knob
Built-in key
Smart Entry System*
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it 
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or 
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
 Unlocking/Locking the DoorsTo unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the 
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the 
front passenger’s or rear door handle to unlock all 
doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the door lock button on either front 
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote 
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not 
lock.
 Unlocking/Locking the TailgateTo unlock: Press and hold the tailgate release 
button under the tailgate handle to unlock the 
tailgate and all doors. The vehicle can be on or off.
Models with power tailgate
If there is not enough clearance for the tailgate to 
fully open, press and hold the tailgate release button 
until you hear two beeps. The tailgate unlatches, 
and you can open it manually.
To lock: Press the tailgate lock button to lock the 
tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is 
inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not 
lock.
Door lock 
button
Tailgate   
outer
handle
Lock button
*if equipped
Leaving the key or 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.
NOTICE                     
						

							32    ||    33
       VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND 
INDEX
SAFETY 
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
 INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE 
CONTROLS 
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND 
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE  UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH® 
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Power Tailgate Operation*
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
 Power Tailgate Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors 
unlocked.
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the 
dashboard to open the tailgate. Press it again at any 
time to close it.
 Power Tailgate Close ButtonPress the power tailgate close button to 
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again at 
any time to reverse the tailgate direction.
*if equipped
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
 Using the Lock TabTo unlock: When you unlock either front door 
using the lock tab, the specific door (driver’s or 
passenger’s) unlocks.
To lock: When you lock the door using the lock tab 
on the driver’s door, all the other doors and 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 Master Door Lock SwitchTo 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.
The front passenger’s door also has the master door 
lock switch.
 Childproof Door LocksThe 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.
 
To lock
To unlockMaster door
lock switch
Lock
Unlock
 
To lockLock tab
To unlock
Power
tailgate 
button
Power tailgate 
close button
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate c\
an 
cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate. 
WARNING
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 opera\
tion can 
deform the tailgate frame.
NOTICE