Get Driving -> When Driving Guide for Honda CR-V SUV 2023

When Driving

Turning on the Power

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

u The parking brake and brake system

indicator (red) comes on for 15 seconds

when you pull up the electric parking

brake switch.

1Turning on the Power

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when

starting the power system.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in

thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400

meters).

When turning on the power system in cold weather,

turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,

climate control system, and rear defogger in order to

reduce 12V-battery drain.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

2. Depress the brake pedal.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can

smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle

checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with

the engine or exhaust system.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from

theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the

power system does not activate.

2 Immobilizer System P. 178

When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel

as if the brake pedal is sinking down. This is normal.

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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power

3. Without depressing the accelerator pedal,

press the POWER button while depressing

the brake pedal.

4. Check the READY indicator.

u Keep depressing the brake pedal until

the READY indicator comes on.

u The READY indicator comes on when

the power system is on and you can start

driving.

u If the outside temperature is extremely

low, you cannot drive until conditions are

improved. In this case, the READY

indicator does not come on and a

warning message appears on the driver

information interface.

1Turning on the Power

Bring the keyless remote close to the POWER button

if the battery in the keyless remote is weak.

2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 645

The power system may not activate if the keyless

remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the POWER button to start the power

system.

If the power system does not start, wait at least 30

seconds before trying again.

The engine may not run when the vehicle is ready for

driving.

You can start driving with the READY indicator on.

If you press the POWER button while depressing the

brake pedal with the READY indicator on, the power

mode is set to VEHICLE OFF and you cannot start

driving.

2 Driver Information Interface

Warning and Information Messages

P. 109

2 READY Indicator P. 93

Stopping the Power System

■

You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

1. Put the transmission into (P.

2. Press the POWER button.

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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power

1Remote Engine Start

Remote Engine Start

■

You can remotely turn the power system on using the keyless remote.

3

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can

rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly

enclosed areas.

■ To turn the power system on

Press the

the

button, then press and hold

button.

Go within the range,

and try again.

Some exterior lights flash once.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and

even kill you.

LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Never use the remote engine starter with

the vehicle parked in a garage or other

areas with limited ventilation.

The remote engine start may violate local laws.

Before using the remote engine start, check your

local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your

vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.

This distance may vary by external electrical

interference.

Some exterior lights flash six

times if the power system

starts successfully.

Exterior lights will not flash

if the power system does

not start.

The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.

To extend the time for another 10 minutes during the first 10 minutes, press the

button, then press and hold the

button.

u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was

transmitted successfully.

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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power

■ To turn the power system off

1Remote Engine Start

The power system may not be turned on by the

remote engine start if:

• You have disabled a remote engine start setting

using the driver information interface^*or audio/

information screen^*.

Go within the range,

and try again.

The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of

the keyless access system range.

2 Customized Features P. 140, 369

• The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

• The transmission is in a position other than (P.

• The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is

unlocked.

The power system will not be turned off.

• You have already used the remote twice to turn the

power system on.

• Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.

• There is an antenna failure.

• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

• The security system alarm is not set.

Press and hold the

button for one

second.

The exterior lights flash once if the power system off successfully.

1To turn the power system off

The power system may be turned off while it is on if:

• You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of

turning the power system on with the button on

the keyless remote.

• The power system is turned off by using the keyless

remote.

• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

• The hood is open.

• The transmission is in a position other than (P.

• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on if there

is a problem with the emissions control systems.

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power

1Remote Engine Start

While the power system is on, the vehicle will

automatically precondition inside the vehicle.

When it is warm outside:

• The climate control system is activated in

recirculation mode.

When it is cold outside:

• The defroster is activated at a moderately warm

temperature.

• The rear defogger and door mirror heaters^*are

activated.

• The seat and heated steering wheel are activated^*

2 Heated Steering Wheel^*P. 233

2 Seat Heaters^*P. 234

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power

1Starting to Drive

Starting to Drive

When the power system is turned on using the

■

When the power system is turned on using the

button on the keyless remote

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the POWER button.

The power system is turned off when the

transmission is taken out of (P before the POWER

button is pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to

drive.

When the power system is turned on in any case

2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, check that the READY indicator is on,

then put the transmission into (D. Select (R when reversing.

3. With the parking brake is applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the

accelerator pedal.

u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.

2 Parking Brake P. 551

You can also release the parking brake by pressing

the electric parking brake switch while depressing the

brake pedal. When facing downhill, you can start

your vehicle more smoothly by manually releasing it

with the electric parking brake switch than by

releasing it with the accelerator pedal.

As a hybrid vehicle, the sounds and vibrations from

the engine may be absent even though the vehicle is

ready for driving. It also makes you fail to recognize

that you can start.

Make sure to check if the READY indicator is on

before you start to drive.

■ Hill start assist system

1Hill start assist system

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from

rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

Put the transmission into (D when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, then

release the brake pedal.

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from

rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and

will not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking

brake.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is

switched off.

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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving

Precautions While Driving

1Precautions While Driving

Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

■

NOTICE

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

To prevent rollovers or loss of control:

Do not change the shift position while pressing the

accelerator pedal. You could damage the

transmission.

• Take corners at slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle.

• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.

• Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.

• Do not carry heavy cargo on roof.

• Roof load capacity is 165 lbs (75 kg), available roof racks/carriers may have lower

capacities. Please check accessory's information (Honda accessory).

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an

extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in

the full left or right position for a while, the electric

power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system

goes into a protective mode, and limits its

performance. The steering wheel becomes harder

and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,

the EPS system is restored.

In Rain

■

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or

driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

Repeated operation under these conditions can

eventually damage the system.

Other Precautions

■

If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.

Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

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uuWhen DrivinguTransmission

Transmission

1Precautions While Driving

Creeping

■

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while

driving, the engine will shut down and all steering

and brake power assist functions will stop, making it

difficult to control the vehicle.

As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,

this vehicle will creep.

Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Do not select (N while driving as you will lose

regenerative braking (and acceleration) performance.

Kickdown

■

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the vehicle

to react similar to an automatic transmission vehicle, unexpectedly increasing vehicle

speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and

curves.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,

avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so

as not to damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)

after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the

brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.

1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result

in a crash or a rollover.

2 Important Handling Information P. 44

2 Precautions While Driving P. 475

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

1Shifting

3

WARNING

■ Shift button positions

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended

without confirming that Park is engaged.

Park

Used when parking or turning the power

on or off.

Transmission is locked.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash

resulting in serious injury or death.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal

until you have confirmed that (P is shown

on the shift position indicator.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

●

While the High Voltage battery level is full, or the

High Voltage battery temperature is low,

Used for normal driving.

●

The deceleration paddle selector can be

regenerative braking may become less effective.

used temporarily.

The deceleration paddle selector can be

●

To prevent malfunction and unintended

engagement:

used when SPORT mode is on.

• Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.

• Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift

buttons.

• Do not let passengers or children operate the shift

buttons.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

■ (P (parking) button

(P Button

1Shifting

The shift position changes to (P when you

press the (P button while the vehicle is

parked with the power mode in ON.

The indicators on the sides of the (P button

come on.

The beeper sounds and the message appears on the

driver information interface when you depress the

accelerator pedal with the shift position in (N.

2 Driver Information Interface Warning and

Information Messages P. 109

Change the shift position to (D or (R with the brake

pedal depressed.

You may occasionally find that it takes longer than

usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select

(R, release the brake pedal, and/or depress the

accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High

Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not

indicate a vehicle malfunction.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

1Shift Operation

Shift Operation

■

NOTICE

When you change (D to (R and vice versa, come to

a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.

Operating the shift button before the vehicle has

come to a complete standstill can damage the

transmission.

Shift Position Indicator

(Transmission System Indicator)

Deceleration Paddle Selector

Indicator

Use the shift position indicator and the shift button

indicator to check the shift position before selecting a

shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected shift position,

or all the shift position indicators are blinking

simultaneously, there is a problem with the

transmission.

Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission

checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

Press the (P button.

Press back the (R button.

Press the (N button.

Press the (D button.

When shifting positions in extremely low

temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short

delay before the shift position is displayed. Always

confirm you are in the correct shift position before

driving.

The beeper sounds once when you change to (R.

2 Customized Features P. 140, 369

Shift Button

Indicator

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

■ When opening the driver’s door

1When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the shift position

automatically changes to (P.

While the system is designed to automatically change

the shift position to (P under the described

conditions, in the interest of safety you should always

select (P before opening the driver’s door.

Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

2 When Stopped P. 559

• The vehicle is stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h)

or slower.

• The transmission is in other than (P.

• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

u If you manually change the shift position from (P with the brake pedal

depressed, the shift position will automatically return to (P once you release

the brake pedal.

If you want to drive the vehicle after the shift position

has automatically changed to (P under the described

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,

depress the brake pedal, then change the shift

position.

■ When turning off the power mode

If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission

is in other than (P, the shift position automatically changes to (P.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system

and lock the doors.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

■ If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]

With the power system on:

1If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash

mode]

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Press and release the (N button.

To keep the vehicle in (N position, you can also

follow this procedure:

While the power system is on, select (N, and then

within five seconds, press the POWER button.

u (N (Neutral) hold mode will appear on the driver information interface.

3. Press the (N button again and hold it for two seconds.

u The vehicle will enter car wash mode, which must be used when your vehicle

is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an

attendant do not remain in the vehicle.

Note that the transmission may not stay in (N

position while any of the following indicators is on:

• Transmission system indicator.

If you want to cancel car wash mode, select a position other than (N.

• Malfunction indicator lamp.

• Charging system indicator.

If the POWER button is pressed after car wash

mode has been activated, the power mode

will change to ACCESSORY and a message

will be displayed on the driver information

interface.

u For 15 minutes the transmission remains

in (N with the power mode will remain

in ACCESSORY. After that, the

transmission automatically changes to

(P.

u Manually changing to (P cancels

ACCESSORY mode. The (P indicator

comes on and the power mode changes

to OFF. You must always put the

transmission into (P when car wash

mode is no longer needed.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

■ Restrictions on selecting a shift position

You cannot select a shift position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the

transmission is in: circumstances:

1. Under these

2. If you try to change to 3. The shift position

How to change the

shift position

the following:

remains in/changes to:

The brake pedal is not

depressed.

(P

(N

(P

The accelerator pedal is

depressed.

Release the accelerator

pedal and depress the

brake pedal.

The vehicle is moving at low

speed without the brake pedal

depressed.

Other shift position

The vehicle is moving at low

speed with the accelerator

pedal depressed.

(N

(N or (D

(R or (N

The vehicle is moving forward.

The vehicle is moving backward.

The vehicle is moving.

(R

(D

(P

Park your vehicle in a

safe place.

(R, (N, or (D

Make sure that the

READY indicator

comes on.

A shift position other than

(P or (N

The READY indicator is not on.

(P or (N

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uuWhen DrivinguSPORT Mode

SPORT Mode

SPORT Mode Indicator

SPORT Button

To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.

The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling.

This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for

driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.

The SPORT mode is turned off every time you turn on the power system, even if you

turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.

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uuWhen DrivinguDeceleration Paddle Selector

Deceleration Paddle Selector

When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration

without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration

paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through

four stages of deceleration.

When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help

maintain the rate of deceleration, thereby allowing you to keep a safe distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

1Deceleration Paddle Selector

3

CAUTION

Rapidly increasing the deceleration rate by

quickly shifting the deceleration paddle

selector can cause the tires to skid, resulting

in a crash that could injure or kill someone.

The default deceleration stage is . Each

paddle selector operation makes a single

stage deceleration change.

Decrease

Always maintain a reasonable rate of

deceleration.

u The deceleration stage may not change if

Deceleration

Stage

If you are descending a hill when you select stage

the vehicle may enter stage

,

you keep the paddle selector pulled

back.

.

If you pull back right and left paddle selector at the

same time, the deceleration stage may not change.

Increase

To select the different stages of deceleration:

• Pull back the (+ selector (right side) to decrease the deceleration stage.

• Pull back the (- selector (left side) to increase the deceleration stage.

Pull the (+ selector for a few seconds when you want to cancel the deceleration

paddle selector.

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uuWhen DrivinguDeceleration Paddle Selector

1Deceleration Paddle Selector

When to use

In the following situations, the stage may not change

and the stage icon will blink even if you pull back the

selector. The deceleration stage may decrease or

cancel automatically:

• The High Voltage battery is fully charged or its

temperature is too cold or too hot.

Shift position is in (D

Deceleration Stage

When SPORT mode is

OFF, the deceleration

stage appears.

When SPORT mode is

ON, the deceleration

stage and M appear.

• The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration

range with SPORT mode off.

• Hybrid system protection is needed.

• The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle

is stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed

Follow.

If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with Low

Speed Follow will cancel automatically.

Paddle Selector

Increase the deceleration stage

when pulling the (- paddle

selector (left side)

Decrease the deceleration stage

when pulling the (+ paddle

selector (right side)

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uuWhen DrivinguDeceleration Paddle Selector

■ When SPORT mode is OFF

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,

and the stage will appear in the driver information interface.

When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the (+ selector

(right side) for a few seconds.

The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in

the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,

situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.

■ When SPORT mode is ON

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the

stage along with M will appear in the driver information interface. The deceleration

stage will not cancel automatically while SPORT mode is ON.

When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode

OFF, or pull the (+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,

deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappears.

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uuWhen DrivinguECON Mode

ECON Mode

1ECON Mode

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has

greater temperature fluctuation.

The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.

The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the

performance of the climate control system and the accelerator pedal response.

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uuWhen DrivinguAcoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

Alerts pedestrians when the vehicle transmission is in a position other than (P and

is traveling at speeds of 22 mph (36 km/h) or less.

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uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less

than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.

It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

1Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

The VSA® may not function properly if tire type and

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and

type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

VSA® Operation

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays on

while driving, there may be a problem with the system.

While this may not interfere with normal driving, have

your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

■

When VSA® activates, you may notice that the

engine and motor do not respond to the

accelerator. You may also notice some noise

from the hydraulic brake system. You will also

see the indicator blink.

VSA® System

Indicator

VSA® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations

and does not control the entire braking system. You

still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate

for the conditions and always leave a sufficient

margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA® system is generally

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The

system also includes a traction control function.

The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation

(RDM), Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) system,

Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) OFF, low tire

pressure/TPMS, Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM

(CMBS^TM), and Parking Brake and Brake System

(Amber) may come on along with a message in the

Driver Information Interface after reconnecting the

12V-battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12

mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does

not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

1Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control

VSA® On and Off

■

(ESC), System

This button is on the driver side control panel.

To partially disable VSA® functionality/

features, press and hold it until you hear a

beep.

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets

stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier

to free it with the VSA® temporarily switched off.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

function becomes less effective. This allows for the

wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should

only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA® off if

you are not able to free it when the VSA® is on.

Your vehicle will have normal braking and

cornering ability, but traction control function

will be less effective.

VSA® OFF Indicator

To restore VSA® functionality/features, press

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to

switch VSA® on again. We do not recommend driving

your vehicle with the VSA® system switched off.

the

(VSA® OFF) button until you hear a

beep.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the

engine compartment while system checks are being

performed immediately after turning the power

system on or while driving. This is normal.

VSA® is turned on every time you turn the

power system on, even if you turned it off the

last time you drove the vehicle.

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uuWhen DrivinguAgile Handling Assist

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the

steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during

cornering.

1Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in

all driving situations. You still need to drive and

corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and

always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not

activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine

compartment while the agile handling assist is

activated. This is normal.

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uuWhen DrivinguReal Time AWD with Intelligent Control System^TM

Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System^TM

Your vehicle is equipped with the AWD system. When the system senses a loss of

front wheel traction, it automatically transfers some power to the rear wheels. This

allows you to utilize all available traction and may increase mobility.

1Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System^TM

NOTICE

Do not continuously spin the front tires of your

vehicle. Continuously spinning the front tires can

cause transmission or rear differential damage.

You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking

that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle.

The AWD system may not function properly if tire

type and size are mixed. Make sure to use the same

size and type of tire, and the air pressures as

specified.

If you excessively spin all four wheels and overheat the AWD system, only the front

wheels receive power. Stop until the system cools down.

2 Tire and Wheel Replacement P. 612

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle

monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each

wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are

significantly under-inflated.

The system does not monitor the tires when driving

at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and

altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can

trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS

indicator to come on and a message to appear

on the driver information interface.

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

• Warm weather can become under-inflated in

colder weather.

• Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer

weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come

on as a result of overinflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and

type of tire.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 606

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on

with a delay or may not come on at all when:

• You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the

steering wheel.

• You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

• Tire chains are used.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on

under the following conditions:

• There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires,

such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at

calibration.

• Tire chains are used.

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation

(RDM), Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) system,

Vehicle Stability Assist^TM(VSA®) OFF, low tire

pressure/TPMS, Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM

(CMBS^TM), and Parking Brake and Brake System

(Amber) may come on along with a message in the

Driver Information Interface after reconnecting the

12V-battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12

mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does

not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

1TPMS Calibration

TPMS Calibration

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:

• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.

• Rotate the tires.

■

The calibration process requires approximately 30

minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 30-

65 mph (48-105 km/h).

During this period, if the ignition is turned on and the

vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you may

notice the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on

briefly. This is normal and indicates that the

calibration process is not yet complete.

• Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:

• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

2 Checking Tires P. 606

If the tire chains are installed, remove them before

calibrating the TPMS.

Make sure:

• The vehicle is at a complete stop.

• Change the shift position to (P.

• The power mode is in ON.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even

when the properly inflated specified regular tires are

installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the

same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a

dealer for details.

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Models with color audio system

You can calibrate the system from the

customized features on the driver information

interface.

1. Press the

then

/

button to select

Vehicle Settings, then press the ENTER

button.

u TPMS Calibration appears on the

display.

2. Press the ENTER button.

u The display switches to the

customization setup screen, where you

can select Cancel or Calibrate.

3

4

3. Press the

/

button and select

Calibrate, then press the ENTER button.

u Calibration Started screen appears,

then the display returns to the

customization menu screen.

• If the Calibration Failed to Start message

appears, repeat steps 2-3.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Models with Display Audio

You can calibrate the system from the

customized feature on the audio/information

screen.

1. Set the power mode to ON.

2. Select

.

3. Select Settings.

4. Select Vehicle.

5. Select TPMS Calibration.

6. Select Cancel or Calibrate.

u When the calibration is complete, the

display returns to the customization

menu screen.

• If the Unable to initialize TPMS. message

appears, repeat step 6.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required

Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard

or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated

on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should

determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with

a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low

tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you

should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to

overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's

handling and stopping ability.

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain

correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the

level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction

indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire

pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the

telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain

continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may

not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including

the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or

more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to

continue to function properly.

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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System^*

Blind spot information System^*

1Blind spot information System^*

Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,

particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”

3

WARNING

When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the

appropriate indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you

change lanes.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to

change lanes before doing so may result in

a crash and serious injury or death.

Do not rely only on the blind spot

information system when changing lanes.

■ How the system works

Always look in your mirrors, to either side

of your vehicle, and behind you for other

vehicles before changing lanes.

●

The transmission is in (D.

Your vehicle speed is

between 20 mph (32 km/h)

●

Radar Sensors:

underneath the

rear bumper

corners

and 100 mph (160 km/h)

Important Safety Reminder

Alert Zone

Like all assistance systems, blind spot information

system has limitations. Overreliance on blind spot

information system may result in a collision.

Alert zone range

A

A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)

B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

B

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an

object is within the alert zone, the following

situations may occur.

C

• The blind spot information system alert indicator

may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,

etc.) even without the Blind Spot Info Not

Available driver information interface appearing.

• The blind spot information system alert indicator

may come on even with the message appearing.

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System^*

1Blind spot information System^*

■ When the system detects a vehicle

The blind spot information system alert indicator may

not come on under the following conditions:

Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:

Located on the outside rearview mirror on

both sides.

Comes On

Blinks

• A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more

than two seconds.

■ Comes on when:

• A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

●

A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind

• The speed difference between your vehicle and the

vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10

km/h).

• An object not detected by the radar sensors

approaches or passes your vehicle.

to overtake you with a speed difference of

no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your

vehicle.

●

You pass a vehicle with a speed difference

of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

• A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a

motorcycle or other small vehicle.

■ Blinks and the beeper sounds when:

You move the turn signal lever in the direction

of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds

three times.

You can change the setting for the blind spot

information system.

2 Customized Features P. 369

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System^*

1Blind spot information System^*

Blind spot information system may be adversely

affected when:

• Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.

• An object that does not reflect radio waves well,

such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.

• Driving on a curved road.

• A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent

lane.

• The system picks up external electrical interference.

• The rear bumper or the sensors have been

improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been

deformed.

• The orientation of the sensors has been changed.

• In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).

• Making a turn at an intersection.

• Driving on a bumpy road.

• Making a short turn that slightly tilts the vehicle.

For proper blind spot information system operation:

• Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.

• Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with

labels or stickers of any kind.

• Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear

bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be

repaired, or the rear bumper corner area is strongly

impacted.

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguHigh Voltage Battery

High Voltage Battery

The High Voltage battery gradually discharges even if the vehicle is not in use. As a

result, if your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, the battery charge

level will become low. Extended periods of time at a low state of charge will shorten

battery life. To maintain the battery state of charge, drive your vehicle for more than

30 minutes at least once every three months.

1High Voltage Battery

Be careful not to let the High Voltage battery drain

too much. If the battery level becomes close to zero,

it will make it impossible to start the engine.

Extreme high temperatures can affect the battery life. You can minimize the effects

by parking the vehicle in the shade during the summer.

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