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The American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Interactive Owner's Manual Service Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as "these terms") apply to all activities when you use this service provided by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Honda"). The user shall be able to use this service in accordance with the terms only after understanding the terms and conditions and agreeing to all provisions of these terms.

1.Definitions
The terminology used in these terms shall be defined as follows:
1.1. Honda product means a product that is manufactured or sold by Honda or an entity designated by Honda, and that is supplied by Honda for use in the United States with a Honda trademark.
1.2. This service means the owner's manual browsing service provided by Honda through a designated website that provides owner's manuals through methods such as browsing, downloads, installation, and upgrades to customers who use our products (if the service name or content is changed for any reason, it includes service after the change) and any information, content, software, etc. included in this service.
1.3. Owner's manual means an owner's manual, owner's guide or other document provided by Honda (including electronic data shared on our website) that provides information on how to use our products safely and appropriately.
1.4. User means individuals, corporations or other organizations using this service.
1.5. Intellectual property means the copyrights, patents, utility models, trademarks, design rights, image rights, or other intellectual property rights (including those granted or in the process of being granted).

2. Application of these terms
2.1. These terms determine the conditions for utilizing this service. In using this service, the user understands the content of these terms, agrees to all provisions in these terms, and uses the service in accordance to these terms.
2.2. The user is deemed to have agreed to these terms by checking agree or pressing a button indicating they agree to the terms displayed when starting the use of this service. In addition, each time the user uses this service, they must check the precautions displayed on the screen, and when the service used after these precautions are displayed, it will be deemed that the user has consented to the content.
2.3. In the case that there are differences between these terms and the precautions set forth in the preceding paragraph or other explanations of this service, the provisions of these terms will take precedence.

3. Operation of this service
3.1. Honda may add to, change, suspend, cancel or destroy the content of this service without notice to the end user for maintenance or other reasons.
3.2. Honda can provide customers with updated versions of the service or information about version updates. In this case, the updated version or version upgrade information shall constitute a part of this service and these terms naturally apply to their use.

4. Limitation of Liability
4.1. Honda assumes no liability for the items specified below:
4.1.1. This service may not contain supplementary materials such as owner's manuals or corrections for all  products sold by Honda.
4.1.2. The content of the owner's manuals provided through this service may have content that is based on laws and regulations in the years in which they were created and has not been updated to match current ones.
4.1.3. The content of the owner's manuals provided through this service may differ from those included with Honda products due to specification or other changes.
4.1.4. The body color or interior colors of the Honda products displayed in this service may appear differently than the actual product due to the photography or the screen on which they are displayed.
4.1.5. 3D images of the Honda products displayed on this service are created via CG and the products, specifications, or colors may differ from the actual product.
4.1.6. The warranty of Honda products are not provided based on this service, but based on the documents included with our products.
4.1.7. The computer system providing this service is not infected with a virus.
4.1.8. This service meets the user's needs.
4.1.9. In addition to the previous items, the accuracy, completeness, certitude, applicability, usability, availability, safety, reliability, and lack of fault of this service.
4.2. In accordance with Article 3, Paragraph 1 or 2, Honda is not liable for any disadvantage or damages (including, but not limited to, loss of opportunity to use this service, other incidental damages, indirect damages, special damages, future damages and lost profits, etc., hereinafter referred to as "damages") incurred by the user and/or a third party.
4.3. The user uses this service at their own risk, and Honda is not liable for any damages incurred by the user and/or a third party due to the use or non-use of this service.
4.4. Honda is not liable for any damages that may be incurred by the user due to unauthorized access to or modification of data.
4.5. If the user makes any changes, modifications, technical modifications, etc. to the hardware or software of mobile phones, tablets, PCs and other devices (hereinafter referred to as "devices") needed to use this service that cause them to no longer be able to use the service normally, Honda is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of the inability to use this service and will not take any action such as returning use of the service.
4.6. When using this service, the user must comply with the laws and regulations that apply to the country or region in which they use the service, and Honda is not liable for any violations of these laws and regulations.
4.7. Honda assumes no responsibility if, by using this service while driving or in another dangerous situation, the user is involved in a crash and they and/or a third party sustains an injury or comes to harm.
4.8. Honda will be exempt from any responsibility for defects, additions, changes, suspensions, cancellations, or destruction of this service for any reason, even if the user incurs any damages.

5. Usage Fees
This service is provided at no charge.

6. Usage environment of this service
6.1. The user shall prepare the appropriate device(s), software, and data service necessary for using this service at their own expense and responsibility. Honda does not guarantee that this service is compatible with all devices.
6.2. The customer acknowledges that data charges may be incurred when using this service and bears the expenses themselves. Reasonable measures such as applying for a flat-rate service should be taken.
6.3. The customer acknowledges that when using this service outside of the United States, a data usage fee system different from that in  the United States or a flat-rate service may not apply, and that they use this service at their own risk and expense.
6.4. The user is responsible for taking security measures such as preventing unauthorized access and information leakage according to their usage environment.
6.5. Honda is not involved with, nor takes any responsibility of, the user's usage environment.

7. Prohibited Acts
In using this service, the end user may not engage in any act that falls under or may fall under any of the following activities:
7.1. Activities that violate these terms.
7.2. Activities that infringe the intellectual property, copyrights, property right, or other rights or interests of Honda and/or a third party
7.3. Activities that cause inconvenience to Honda and/or a third party, or cause disadvantage or damages.
7.4. Activities that slander or damage the reputation of or trust in Honda and/or a third party.
7.5. Activities that hinder public order or violate laws and regulations.
7.6. Business activities using this service, for-profit activities, or preparation for such activities.
7.7. Use or sharing of harmful programs such as computer viruses through or in connection with this service.
7.8. Illegal access via computer in order to share this service
7.9. Sublicensing, transferring, or disposing of part of the right to use this service by methods other than those specified by Honda.
7.10. Using the right to use this service to conduct transactions with cash or other property or property benefits, other exchange transactions, or to advertise or make announcements or solicitations.
7.11. Activities that interfere with the operation or provision of this service.
7.12. Disassembly, decompilation, reverse engineering and other acts of analyzing the source code, structure, and ideas of this service.
7.13. Using this service for means other than those provided by Honda, falsification of data within the service, or illegal creation of data.
7.14. Duplicating transmitting, transferring, lending, translating, adapting, modifying or combining this service with other software.
7.15. Destroying the security device or security code embedded in this service.
7.16. Activities that deliberately exploit defects in this service.
7.17. Giving your password to a third party, allowing them to access to your device, or lending, transferring, selling, or pledging them use of this service.
7.18. Using this service by naming someone other than yourself, pretending to be someone you do not have the right to represent or act in the stead of, or as a partner of or cooperating with another person or organization.
7.19. Using this service via programs, macros, or tools not acknowledged by Honda.
7.20. Activities that violate the precautions described in this service or other company publications.
7.21. Using this service on a device or looking at its screen while in an inappropriate place for using this service, such as while driving a vehicle or in an unsafe situation.
7.22. Political, religious or other related activities.
7.23. Impersonating an employee or other related persons of Honda or its affiliates.
7.24. Reprinting support emails or personal communications from Honda.
7.25. Other activities that are considered inappropriate.

8. Penalties
8.1. If the user violates these terms or laws, or if Honda determines there is a risk of violation, Honda may take any necessary measures at its own discretion such as suspending use of the service, and will not be liable for any damages caused by such measures, except in the case of Honda's willful misconduct or gross negligence.
8.2. The user shall not be able make any objections to the actions taken by Honda based on these conditions, or actions taken in violation of laws and regulations.
8.3. In the case that the user damages the company in violation of these terms or other laws or regulations, the user is responsible for compensation for the damage.

9. Intellectual Property
9.1. The intellectual property rights related to this service belong to Honda or those who have licensed them to Honda. The use of this service based on these terms does not mean that the intellectual property rights of Honda or those licensed to Honda may be used.
9.2. The user expressly obtains all information, images, etc. through the use of this service and may not use, reprint, copy, distribute, modify, etc. all or part of them beyond the personal use stipulated in the Copyright Act or other areas explicitly permitted by law without obtaining permission from Honda or the owner of the information, images, etc.
9.3. In the event of any dispute related to intellectual property between the user and a third party while using this service, the user shall settle the dispute at their own responsibility and expense, and Honda will have no liability, except in the case of Honda's willful misconduct or gross negligence.

10. Notifications
10.1. The user agrees that Honda can notify the user via the screen of this service, email, or other methods deemed appropriate by the company.
10.2. When the user is notified by the Honda via the aforementioned methods, the notification is considered sent once the content of the notification has been displayed on the service screen whether or not the user has viewed it.

11. Links to this service
Users can freely link to this service. However, links from sites that violate public order are not allowed.

12. Transfer of Rights and Obligations
If Honda transfers the business related to this service to another company, Honda shall be able to transfer contractual status and rights and obligations based on these conditions to the assignee of the business transfer, and the user shall agree in advance in this section to such a business transfer. The business transfer set forth in this section shall include not only normal business transfers but also any company split or other kind of business transfer.

13. Validity of these terms
13.1. Even if any provision or part of these conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable based on the Consumer Contract Law or other laws and regulations, the remaining provisions of these terms and any remaining parts of the provisions determined to be invalid or unenforceable shall continue to be effective.
13.2. Even if any provision or part of these terms is invalidated or withdrawn in connection with a specific customer, the remaining provisions of these terms and any part thereof are invalidated or withdrawn. The remaining provisions of these terms and any remaining part of the provisions that are invalid or withdrawn will continue to be effective in relation to other users.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
14.1. These terms shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
14.2. Any dispute related to this service between Honda and the user shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of state and Federal Courts located in the County of Los Angeles, California.
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Customized Features

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.

Detail
When you customize settings:
  • Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
  • Put the transmission into P.

How to Customize the General Settings

With the power mode in ON, press the button, and then select General Settings and select a setting item.

Customization flow

System

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Date & Time
Set Date & Time
Automatic Date & Time
Selects ON to have the GPS automatically adjust the clock. Select OFF to cancel this function.
ON*1/OFF
Set Date
Adjusts date.
Day/Month/Year
Set Time
Adjusts time.
Hour/Minute
AM/PM
Time Zone
Automatic Time Zone*
Sets the audio system to automatically adjust the clock when driving through different time zones.
ON*1/OFF
(Select time zone)
Changes the time zone manually.
-
Auto Daylight Saving Time
Sets the clock to update based on daylight savings time.
ON*1/OFF
Date Format
Select a date format.
MM/DD/YYYY*2/
DD/MM/YYYY*3/YYYY/MM/DD
Time Format
Select a time format.
12H*1/24H
  1. Default Setting
  2. Default Setting for U.S. models
  3. Default Setting for Canadian models
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Language
Changes the driver information interface and audio/information screen language separately.
English*1/Español/Français
Touch Panel Sensitivity
Sets the sensitivity of the touch panel screen.
High/Normal*1
System Volumes
System Sounds
Sets the system sound volume level.
-
Text-to-Speech
Sets the text-to-speech volume level.
-
Navigation Guidance
Sets the navigation guidance volume level.
-
Phone Calls
Sets the phone call volume level.
-
Default
Resets all System Volumes settings to default values.
Data Sharing Setting
Turns the data sharing setting on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Refuel Recommend*
Turns the refuel recommend function on and off.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
About
Status
Displays the Android setting items.
-
Legal Information
Model Number
Android Version
Kernel Version
Build Number
Factory Data Reset
Resets all the settings to their factory default.
Continue/Cancel
Detail Information
App Manager
Displays the Android system memory and apps information.
-

Smartphone Connection

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Apple CarPlay
+ Connect New Device
Pairs a new phone to Apple CarPlay.
-
(Saved Devices)
Connects, disconnects, or deletes a paired phone.
-
Android Auto
+ Connect New Device
Pairs a new phone to Android Auto.
-
(Saved Devices)
Connects, disconnects, or deletes a paired phone.
-

Connections

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Wi-Fi
Change Mode
Changes the Wi-Fi mode.
Network*1/Smartphone*2/OFF
(Available Networks/Connected Devices)
Displays the available network(s) or current connected device(s).
-
Options
Add Network
Adds a new network to connect Wi-Fi.
-
Saved Networks
Saves the connected network.
-
Setup
Network SSID
Sets the network name.
-
Security
Displays the network security.
-
Password
Sets password for require entering password when connecting Wi-Fi device to the network.
-
Wi-Fi Band
Displays the Wi-Fi band.
-
Bluetooth
Options
Bluetooth
Turns the Bluetooth® on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Priority Device
Displays the priority device.
-
+ Connect New Device
Pairs a new phone to HFL.
-
(Saved Devices)
Connects, disconnects, or deletes a paired phone.
-
  1. Default Setting
  2. Appears only when Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected wirelessly.

Display

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/information screen.
-
Contrast
Changes the contrast of the audio/information screen.
-
Black Level
Changes the black level of the audio/information screen.
-
Default
Resets all customized settings for the brightness, contrast, and black level.
-

Sound

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Bass / Treble
Treble
Adjusts the settings of the audio speakers’ sound.
-
Midrange
Bass
Audio Zones & Balance / Fader*1
Bose Centerpoint*1
Bose Dynamic Speed Compensation*1
Balance / Fader*2
Speed Volume Compensation*2
  1. Models with BOSE AMP
  2. Models with Normal AMP

Camera

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Rear Camera*
Fixed Guideline
Shows the guideline that does not move with the steering wheel.
ON*1/OFF
Dynamic Guideline
Shows the guideline that moves with the steering wheel.
ON*1/OFF
Multi View Camera*
Guidelines
Fixed Guideline
Shows the guideline that does not move with the steering wheel.
ON*1/OFF
Dynamic Guideline
Shows the guideline that moves with the steering wheel.
ON*1/OFF
Customize
Show after shifting from Reverse
Selects whether to display the forward camera image after shifting from R to D.
ON/OFF*1
Auto display when obstacle is detected
Displays the forward camera image when a parking sensor detects an obstacle.
ON*1/OFF
Cross Traffic Monitor
Shows arrows on the rear camera image to indicate vehicles approaching from the sides.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting

Voice Control

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Voice Control Mode
Selects a mode of the voice portal screen.
Assist/Normal*1
  1. Default Setting

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

With the power mode in ON, press the button, and then select Vehicle Settings and select a setting item.

Customization flow

Driver Assist System Setup

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Forward Collision Warning Distance
Selects distance for Forward Collision Warning audible and visual alerts.
Long/Normal*1/Short
Head-up Warning*
Turns the head-up warning on and off.
ON*1/OFF
ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep
Turns On/Off audible notification when vehicle has moved in/out of adaptive cruise control range.
ON/OFF*1
Road Departure Mitigation Setting
Selects operating mode of the Road Departure Mitigation system.
Narrow/Normal*1/Wide/Warning Only
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep
Selects On/Off the LKAS alert for not detecting road lines.
ON/OFF*1
Blind Spot Info
Selects On/Off the blind spot information system audible alert.
Audible And Visual Alert*1/Visual Alert
  1. Default Setting
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Traffic Sign Recognition System Display Setting
Displays the traffic sign recognition system on instrument panel.
Display*1/None
Traffic Sign Recognition System Speed Limit Warning
Enables over speed limit warning when speed limit is exceeded.
ON/OFF*1
Speed Limit Warning Threshold Setting
Select speed limit warning threshold based on personal preference.
Speed Limit*1/
Speed Limit+3mph/
Speed Limit +5mph/
Speed Limit +10mph
(When mph is selected)
Speed Limit*1/
Speed Limit +5km/h/
Speed Limit +10km/h/Speed Limit +15km/h
(When km/h is selected)
Driver Attention Monitor
Changes the setting for the driver attention monitor.
OFF/Tactile Alert/Tactile And Audible Alert*1
Rear Sensor Setting
Turns the rear parking sensors on and off.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting

Meter Setup (Meter/HUD Setup)

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Selects to adjust outside temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C (Canada)
"Trip A" Reset Timing
Selects the timing to reset Trip A.
When Fully Refueled/IGN OFF/Manually Reset*1
"Trip B" Reset Timing
Selects the timing to reset Trip B.
When Fully Refueled/IGN OFF/Manually Reset*1
Adjust Alarm Volume
Changes volume level of all system warnings, door opening warning, and indicator.
High/Mid*1/Low
Reverse Alert Tone
Turns the reverse alert tone on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Turn By Turn Auto Display
Turns on/off the pop-up warning in the turn-by-turn navigation in the driver information interface/head-up display*.
ON*1/OFF
Speed/Distance Units
Selects the trip computer units.
km/h · km/mph · miles*1 (U.S.)
km/h · km*1/mph · miles (Canada)
Tachometer*
Selects whether the tachometer come on the driver information interface.
ON*1/OFF
Rear Seat Reminder
Turns the Rear Seat Reminder feature on and off.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting

Driving Position Setup

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Memory Position Link
Turns the driving position memory system on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Seat Position Movement At Entry/Exit
Causes the driver’s seat to move back to make it easier to enter or exit the vehicle.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting

Keyless Access Setup

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s door handle.
Driver Door Only*1/All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash
Causes some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/lock the doors.
ON*1/OFF
Keyless Access Beep
Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.
ON*1/OFF
Remote Start System ON/OFF
Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Lockout Protection
Changes the settings for the lockout protection function.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting

Lighting Setup

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Auto High Beam
Turns on/off auto high beam function.
ON*1/OFF
Interior Light Dimming Time
Selects the length of time the interior lights stay on after doors are closed.
60sec/30sec*1/15sec
Headlight Auto OFF Timer
Selects the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver's door.
60sec/30sec/15sec*1/0sec
Auto Light Sensitivity*
Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.
Min/Low/Mid*1/High/Max
Auto Headlight On with Wiper On
Selects On/Off headlight function and wiper operation when the headlight is in AUTO setting.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting

Door/Window Setup

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for the automatic locking feature.
OFF/With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift From P
Auto Door Unlock
Changes the setting for when the doors unlock automatically.
OFF/All Doors When Driver’s Door Opens*1/All Doors When Shifted to Park/All Doors With IGN OFF
Walk Away Auto Lock
Changes the settings for the auto lock function when you walk away from the vehicle.
ON/OFF*1
Lock Presetting
Changes the settings for the Lock Presetting function.
ON*1/OFF
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Turns on/off flash of exterior lights when doors are locked/unlocked by the keyless remote.
ON*1/OFF
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door.
30sec*1/60sec/90sec
Auto Folding Door Mirror*
Changes how you can fold the door mirrors.
ON*1/OFF
Remote Window Control
Turns the remote window control on and off.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting

Power Tailgate Setup

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Keyless Open Mode
Changes the keyless setting for when the power tailgate opens.
Anytime*1/When Unlocked
Power Open By Outer Handle
Changes the setting to open power tailgate by tailgate outer handle.
ON (Power/Manual)*1/OFF (Manual Only)
Hands Free Access Function*
Changes the setting to open power tailgate by a swift forward in and out kicking motion under the rear bumper.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting

Maintenance Info.

Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Maintenance Info.
Resets the maintenance information.
Select Reset Items

* Not available on all models

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