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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
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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
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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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Driver Information Interface (Right Side Area)

The driver information interface shows information such as the estimated travelable distance and fuel economy of the vehicle. It also displays messages such as warnings and other helpful information.
When a warning message displays, please check the message and contact a dealer to have the vehicle inspected if necessary. Please refer to the pages below if the Engine oil pressure low or Engine temperature too hot message is displayed.

Switching the Display

Roll the right selector wheel to view different types of content.

Detail
You can add or delete the meter contents.

Range/Fuel/Trip Meter

Press the right selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.

Trip meter

Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.


Resetting a trip meter

To reset the trip meter, display it, press and hold the right selector wheel, and then select Reset.

  • The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

Average fuel economy

Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset.

Detail
You can change when to reset the average fuel economy.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

Instant fuel economy

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.

Range

Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This estimated distance is based on the vehicle’s current fuel economy.

Detail
The driving range displayed is only an estimate and may differ from the actual distance the vehicle can travel.

Speed/Time/Trip Meter

Press the right selector wheel to switch between trip meter A and trip meter B.

Trip meter

Elapsed time

Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Detail
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

Average speed

Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

Detail
You can change when to reset the average speed.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

Navigation*

Detail
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn display come on or not during the route guidance.

Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all apps.

Compass

Shows the compass screen.

Turn-by-Turn Directions

When driving guidance is provided by the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.

Driver Attention Monitor

The Driver Attention Monitor analyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the degree of the driver’s attention on the driver information interface.

When you select Driver Attention Monitor on the driver information interface, bars on it light up in white to indicate the degree of the driver’s attention.

If two bars light up, the Driver attention level low message will appear.

If one bar lights up, the Driver attention level low. Time for a break. message will appear, a beep will sound, and the steering wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the right selector wheel is rolled or when the system has determined that the driver is driving normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the monitor continues to detect that the driver is very tired, the message will appear again after approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the traveling time is 30 minutes or less.

Detail
The Driver Attention Monitor cannot always detect if the driver is tired or inattentive.
Regardless of the system’s feedback, if you are feeling tired, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.

The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:

  • The engine is turned off.
  • The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.

For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:

  • The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
Detail
The bars on the driver information interface remain grayed-out unless the Driver Attention Monitor is functioning.

Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:

  • The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.
  • The condition of the road is poor; e.g., the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
  • It is windy.
  • The driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner, such as changing lanes or accelerating.

Customizing

You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile and audible alert*1/Tactile And Audible Alert*2, Tactile alert*1/Tactile Alert*2, or OFF.

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
  1. Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
  2. Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

Turbo Gauge*

When the turbo is producing boost, this gauge indicates a rise in boost pressure.

Accelerator Position/Braking Pressure Meter*

Accelerator Position Meter

Displays the accelerator position in degrees of %.

Braking Pressure Meter

Displays the brake pressure in psi when the brake is applied.

G-Meter*

Displays the strength (G) and direction of the load that is applied to the vehicle during driving.

Seat Belts

Occurs, under specified conditions, when seat belts are latched or unlatched.

Maintenance

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

Tire Pressure Monitor

Shows each tire’s pressure.

Detail
Tire pressure status is displayed via green and amber icons.
The icons turn amber if tire pressure is too low, or if there is a problem with the system. “--” is displayed if there is a problem.

Safety Support

Indicates the status of the Road Departure Mitigation system, CMBSTM, Low Speed Braking Control*, blind spot information system, and parking sensor system*, such as On, Off, or Failure, by color and letters.

The following colors indicate the status of any of the above-mentioned systems:

  • Green: The system is on.
  • Gray: The system is off.
  • Amber: There is a problem with the system.
Detail
If a system is indicated by the color amber, have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.


You can also confirm the status of each function by the color of the safety support indicator.

Models with Low Speed Braking Control
Even when the Low Speed Braking Control icon is green, if the Rear Sensor Setting is turned off, the brake assist will not operate when reversing.

Even when the Parking Sensor System icon is green, if the Rear Sensor Setting is turned off, the rear parking sensor will not operate when reversing.

Speed/Distance Units

Enables you to show another unit on the driver information interface, head-up display*, and audio/information screen*, and set the displayed measurements to read in either miles and mph or km and km/h.

Press and hold the right selector wheel when you select the No Content/Unit Change screen on the driver information interface. Each time you do this, the unit will change from miles and mph to km and km/h or vice versa. After this, a confirmation screen will appear for a few seconds.

Brightness

Press the right selector wheel when the Brightness screen is displayed.

When the power mode is in ON, you can use the right selector wheel to adjust instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Roll the right selector wheel up.
Dim: Roll the right selector wheel down.

Press the right selector wheel to exit.

Detail
The brightness of the gauge is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient brightness.
  • The brightness dims when the ambient light is dark.
  • The brightness brightens when the ambient light is bright.

You can change the setting even when the ambient lighting is bright, but the brightness of the gauge won’t change.

Gauge Display Settings

Arrange content on the right side area

You can choose which contents to display on the right side area.

  1. Press the right selector wheel when you select the Gauge display settings on the driver information interface.
  2. Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to select Hide/show, then press the right selector wheel.
  1. Roll the right selector wheel to scroll between contents, then press the right selector wheel to check or uncheck them.
Detail
Contents that are gray cannot be removed from the right side area.

Continuously variable transmission models
When you customize settings, shift to P.
Manual transmission models
When you customize settings, set the parking brake.

Warnings

You can check if there are any active warning messages.

Detail
If there are multiple warnings, you can roll the right selector wheel to see other warnings.

Vehicle Settings*

Use the driver information interface to customize certain features.

Detail
To customize other features, roll the right selector wheel.

When you customize settings, shift to P.

How to customize

Roll the right selector wheel to scroll to select screen while the power mode is in ON, the vehicle is at a complete stop, and the shift position is in P. Then, press the right selector wheel.

List of customizable options

Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Driver assist system setup
Forward collision warning distance
Changes the distance at which CMBSTM alerts.
Long/Normal*1/
Short
ACC forward vehicle detect beep
Causes the system to beep when a vehicle is detected or when the vehicle is out of ACC with Low Speed Follow range.
ON/OFF*1
Road departure mitigation setting
Changes the setting for the Road Departure Mitigation system.
Narrow/Normal*1/
Wide/Warning only
Lane keeping assist suspend beep
Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended.
ON/OFF*1
Blind spot information
Changes the setting for the blind spot information.
Audible and visual alert*1/Visual alert
  1. Default Setting
Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Driver assist system setup
Traffic sign recognition system display setting
Turns the traffic sign recognition system on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Traffic sign recognition system exceeding speed warning
Turns the traffic sign recognition system over speed warning on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Speed limit warning threshold setting
Changes the setting speed at which the traffic sign recognition system over speed warning is activated.
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.
Tactile and audible alert*1/Tactile alert/OFF
  1. Default Setting
Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Meter setup
Language selection
Changes the displayed language.
English*1/Français/
Español
Adjust outside temp. display
Adjusts the 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
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.
When fully refueled/
IGN OFF/Manually reset*1
“Trip B” reset timing
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B.
When fully refueled/
IGN OFF/Manually reset*1
Adjust alarm volume
Changes the alarm volume, such as buzzers, warnings, turn signal sound, and so on.
High/Mid*1/Low
Rear seat reminder
Turns the Rear Seat Reminder feature on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Speed/distance units
Selects the speed/distance units.
km/h∙km/mph∙miles*1 (U.S.)
km/h∙km*1/mph∙miles (Canada)
  1. Default Setting
Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Keyless access setup
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
Lighting setup
Auto high-beam
Turns the auto high-beam on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Interior light dimming time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.
60sec/30sec*1/15sec
Headlight auto off timer
Changes 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.
Max/High/Mid*1/
Low/Min
Auto headlight ON with wiper ON
Changes the settings for the wiper operation when the headlights automatically come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting
Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Door setup
Auto door lock
Changes the setting for when the doors and the hatch automatically lock.
With vehicle speed*1/Shift from P/OFF
Auto door unlock
Changes the setting for when the doors and the hatch automatically unlock.
All doors when driver’s door opens*1/All doors when shifted to Park/All doors when ignition switched OFF/OFF
Walk away auto lock
Changes the settings for the automatic locking the doors when you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the keyless remote.
ON/OFF*1
Keyless lock answer back
LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds.
ON*1/OFF
Keyless remote power window control
Turns remote window control using the keyless remote on and off.
ON*1/OFF
Lockout prevention
Changes the settings for the lockout protection function.
ON*1/OFF
Lock presetting
Changes the settings for the lock presetting function.
ON*1/OFF
  1. Default Setting
Setup Group
Customizable Features
Description
Selectable Settings
Maintenance reset
—
Resets the Maintenance MinderTM display when you have performed the maintenance service.
(Selects Reset Items)
Default all
—
Cancels customized changes you have made or restores them to their default setting.
Cancel/Set
  1. Default Setting

Example of customization settings

The steps for changing the “Trip A” reset timing setting to When fully refueled are shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” reset timing is Manually reset.

  1. Roll the right selector wheel to select Vehicle settings, then press the right selector wheel.
  1. Roll the right selector wheel until Meter setup appears on the display.
  2. Press the right selector wheel.
  1. Roll the right selector wheel until “Trip A” reset timing appears on the display, then press the right selector wheel.
    • The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select When fully refueled, IGN OFF, Manually reset, or Back.
  1. Roll the right selector wheel and select When fully refueled, then press the right selector wheel.
    • The Selected appears, then the display returns to the customization menu screen.
  1. Press the right selector wheel after Back appears on the display.
  2. Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.

* Not available on all models

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