Get Driving Guide for Honda Hr-V SUV 2020

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

1Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

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NOTICE

• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior

lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of

vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel

or wheel components.

• Make sure the hood is securely closed.

u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

• Make sure the tires are in good condition.

u Check air pressure, and check for damage and excessive wear.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around

the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force

them open, as this can damage the rubber trim

around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid

further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.

You will be unable to insert the key if the water

freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite

flammable materials left under the hood, causing a

fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended

period, inspect and remove any debris that may have

collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have

fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a

small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover

flammable materials after you or someone else has

performed maintenance on your vehicle.

• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

u There are blind spots from the inside.

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1Interior Checks

Interior Checks

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The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not

need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry

heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming

readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.

• Store or secure all items on board properly.

u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s

handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 427

• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden

braking.

• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor

mat.

u An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator

pedal operation while driving.

• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

• Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 148

• Adjust your seating position properly.

u Adjust the head restraint, too.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 190

2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 197

• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly for your driving.

u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 187

2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 186

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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation

• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the

seats.

u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation

of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 44

• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the

vehicle, and go off soon after.

u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

2 Indicators P. 80

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uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit

Maximum Load Limit

1Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).

See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s

doorjamb.

3

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading

can affect handling and stability

and cause a crash in which you

can be hurt or killed.

Label Example

Follow all load limits and other

loading guidelines in this manual.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all

occupants, all accessories and all cargo.

2 Specifications P. 614

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and

accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):

The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

2 Specifications P. 614

(1)Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your

vehicle’s placard.

(2)Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers

that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3)Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals

1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the

amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.

(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit

1Maximum Load Limit

(5)Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being

loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the

available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will

be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to

determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage

load capacity of your vehicle.

Towing a Trailer:

See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your

vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.

2 Towing a Trailer P. 429

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,

accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight

Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load

850 lbs

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight

550 lbs

(249 kg)

Example2

Max Load

850 lbs

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight

100 lbs

(45 kg)

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Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your

warranties.

Towing Your Vehicle

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs

to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.

2 Emergency Towing P. 609

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Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

General Information

Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher

ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not

designed for trail-blazing, or other challenging off-highway activities.

1Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

3

WARNING

Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-

pavement can cause a crash or rollover in

which you and your passengers could be

seriously injured or killed.

If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat

different driving skills and that your vehicle will handle somewhat differently than it

does on pavement. Pay attention to the precautions and tips in this section, and get

acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement.

• Follow all instructions and guidelines in

this owner’s manual.

• Keep your speed low, and don’t drive

faster than conditions permit.

Important Safety Precautions

To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to follow all precautions and

recommendations:

• Be sure to store cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 427

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result

in a crash or a rollover.

2 Important Handling Information P. 36

2 Precautions While Driving P. 438

• Whenever you drive, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

• Keep your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow.

• It’s up to you to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits.

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uuOff-Highway Driving GuidelinesuAvoiding Trouble

Avoiding Trouble

• Check Out Your Vehicle before you leave the pavement and make sure that all

scheduled maintenance has been completed. Pay special attention to the

condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures.

• Remember the route you choose presents limits (too steep or bumpy), you have

limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and

power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in

a hazardous situation.

• Accelerating and Braking should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start

or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.

• Avoiding Obstacles and Debris in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover

or damage to your suspension or other components.

• Driving on Slopes increases your risk of a rollover, particularly if you attempt to

drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight up or down a slope is usually

the safest. If you can’t clearly see all conditions or obstacles on a slope, walk it

before you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it.

Find another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around.

Back down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.

• Crossing a Stream - Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water

in your route (a small stream or large puddle, for example), evaluate it carefully

before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground

underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find

another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The

water can get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and

causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.

• If You Get Stuck, carefully go in the direction that you think will get you

unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this will only make things worse and could

damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need

to be towed.

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When Driving

Models without smart entry system

Starting the Engine

1Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

u The electric parking brake indicator

comes on for 15 seconds when you pull

up to electric parking brake switch.

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when

starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in

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

meters).

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all

electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and

cooling system^*/climate control system^*, and rear

defogger in order to reduce battery drain.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

2. Check that the transmission is in (P, then

depress the brake pedal.

u Although it is possible to start the vehicle

in (N, it is safer to start it in (P.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,

an engine block heater will improve starting and

warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

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.

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e

1Starting the Engine

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Do not hold the key in START (e for more than 10

seconds.

• If the engine does not start right away, wait for at

least 30 seconds before trying again.

• If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,

wait at least 30 seconds before repeating step 3

while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.

Release the accelerator pedal once the engine starts.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from

theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the

engine’s fuel system is disabled.

2 Immobilizer System P. 159

1Starting to Drive

Starting to Drive

■

You can also release the parking brake by pressing

the electric parking brake switch while depressing the

brake pedal.

1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the shift lever in (D. Select (R

when reversing.

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

accelerator pedal.

u Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.

2 Parking Brake P. 503

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.

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

■ 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, (S, or (L 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 will operate even when VSA® is

switched off.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking

brake.

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

Models with smart entry system

Starting the Engine

1Starting the Engine

1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

u The electric parking brake indicator

comes on for 15 seconds when you pull

up to electric parking brake switch.

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when

starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in

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

meters).

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all

electrical accessories such as the lights, climate

control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce

battery drain.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

2. Check that the transmission is in (P, then

depress the brake pedal.

u Although it is possible to start the vehicle

in (N, it is safer to start it in (P.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,

an engine block heater will improve starting and

warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

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

engine’s fuel system is disabled.

2 Immobilizer System P. 159

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button

1Starting the Engine

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Bring the smart entry remote close to the ENGINE

START/STOP button if the battery in the smart entry

remote is weak.

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

P. 592

The engine may not start if the smart entry remote is

subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to

start the engine.

If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds

before trying again.

Stopping the Engine

■

You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

1. Put the transmission into (P.

2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

1Starting to Drive

Starting to Drive

■

You can also release the parking brake by pressing

the electric parking brake switch while depressing the

brake pedal.

1. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into (D. Select

(R when reversing.

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

accelerator pedal.

u Make sure the electric parking brake indicator goes off.

2 Parking Brake P. 503

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.

■ 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 or (S 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 will operate even when VSA® is

switched off.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking

brake.

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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:

• 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 the roof.

Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the

accelerator pedal. You could damage the

transmission.

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

Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of cargo on the roof rack (Honda accessory).

performance. The steering wheel becomes harder

and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,

the EPS system is restored. Repeated operation under

these conditions can eventually damage the system.

In Rain

■

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

driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY (q^*1

while driving, the engine will shut down and all

steering and brake power assist functions will stop,

making it difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not put the shift lever in (N, as you will lose

engine braking (and acceleration) performance.

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

avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so

as to not damage the engine or powertrain.

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

You should also follow this when the brake pads are

replaced.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an

ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition

switch.

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uuWhen DrivinguContinuously Variable Transmission

1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

Other Precautions

■

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result

in a crash or a rollover.

2 Important Handling Information P. 36

2 Precautions While Driving P. 438

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.

Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping

■

The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.

Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Kickdown

■

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the

transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.

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

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

Continuously variable transmission models without paddle shifters

Shifting

1Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 and

remove the key unless the shift lever is in (P.

■ Shift lever positions

The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in

(N while the engine is cold.

Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,

apply the parking brake.

Park

Used when parking or starting the

engine

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.

Reverse

Used when reversing

Neutral

Transmission is not locked

Drive

Used for normal driving

Drive (S)

Used:

●

For better acceleration

To increase engine braking

When going up or down hills

●

Release Button

Low

●

Used to further increase engine

braking

●

Used when going up or down hills

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

1Shift Lever Operation

Shift Lever Operation

■

NOTICE

When you change the shift lever from (D to (R and

vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the

brake pedal depressed.

Models with information display

Models with multi-information display

Tachometer’s red zone

Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come

to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Use the shift lever position indicator to check the

lever position before pulling away.

If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in

any shift position, there is a problem with the

transmission.

Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission

checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine

speeds in or over the tachometer red zone (engine

speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a

slight jolt.

Shift Lever Position Indicator

(Transmission indicator)

Depress the brake pedal and press

the shift lever release button to shift.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the

brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release

button is held down.

Depress the brake pedal first.

Shift without pressing the shift lever

release button.

Press the shift lever release button

and shift.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

Continuously variable transmission models with paddle shifters

Shifting

1Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

You cannot change the power mode from ON to

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) unless the shift lever is in (P.

■ Shift lever positions

The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in

(N while the engine is cold.

Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,

apply the parking brake.

Park

Used when parking or starting the

engine

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.

Reverse

Used when reversing

Neutral

Transmission is not locked

Drive

Used:

●

For normal driving

When temporarily driving in the

●

7-speed manual shift mode

Drive (S)

Used for:

●

For better acceleration

To increase engine braking

When going up or down hills

When driving in the 7-speed manual

Release Button

●

shift mode

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

1Shift Lever Operation

Shift Lever Operation

■

NOTICE

When you change the shift lever from (D to (R and

vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the

brake pedal depressed.

Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come

to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Models with information display

Models with multi-information display

Shift Lever Position Indicator (Transmission indicator)

Tachometer’s red zone

Use the shift lever position indicator to check the

lever position before pulling away.

If the transmission indicator blinks when driving, in

any shift position, there is a problem with the

transmission.

Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission

checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine

speeds in or over the tachometer red zone (engine

speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a

slight jolt.

Shift Lever Position Indicator

(Transmission indicator)

M (7-Speed Manual Shift Mode)

Indicator/Shift Indicator

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the

brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release

button is held down.

Depress the brake pedal and press

the shift lever release button to shift.

Depress the brake pedal first.

Shift without pressing the shift lever

release button.

Press the shift lever release button

and shift.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

17-Speed Manual Shift Mode

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode

■

In the 7-speed manual shift mode, the transmission

shifts up or down by operating either paddle shifter

under the following conditions:

Shift Up: The engine speed reaches the lowest

threshold of the higher speed position.

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 7th speeds without removing

your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission switches to the 7-speed

manual shift mode when you pull a paddle shifter while driving. This mode is useful

when engine braking is needed.

Shift Down: The engine speed reaches the highest

threshold of the lower speed position.

■ When the shift lever is in (D:

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode temporarily, and the

number is displayed in the shift indicator.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled automatically if you drive at constant

speed or accelerate, and the number in the shift indicator goes off.

When the engine speed reaches near the

tachometer’s red zone, the transmission shifts up

automatically.

When the engine speed reaches the lowest threshold

of the selected speed position, the transmission shifts

down automatically.

You can cancel this mode by pulling the

paddle shifter for a few seconds.

The 7-speed manual shift mode is especially useful when reducing the vehicle speed

temporarily before making a turn.

Operating the paddle shifters on slippery surfaces

may cause the tires to lock up. In this case, the 7-

speed manual shift mode is canceled and goes back

to the normal (D driving mode.

■ When the shift lever is in (S:

The shift mode goes into the 7-speed manual shift mode. The M indicator and the

speed number are displayed in the shift indicator. As the vehicle speed slows down,

the transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to

a stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st.

If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer’s

red zone, the transmission automatically shifts up.

You can only pull away in 1st speed.

When canceling the 7-speed manual shift mode, move the shift lever from (S to

(D. When the 7-speed manual shift mode is canceled, the M indicator and shift

indicator go off.

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uuWhen DrivinguShifting

17-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Operation

■

Each paddle shift operation makes a single speed

change.

To change continuously, release the paddle shifter

before pulling it again for the next speed.

(+ Paddle Shifter

(Shift up)

(- Paddle Shifter

(Shift down)

The shift indicator blinks when you cannot shift up or

down. It indicates that your vehicle speed is not in its

allowable shifting range.

Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift

down while the indicator is blinking.

Downshifting when pulling

the (- paddle shifter

(Changes to lower speed

number)

Upshifting when pulling

the (+ paddle shifter

(Changes to higher speed

number)

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uuWhen DrivinguECON Button

ECON Button

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 engine, transmission,

heating and cooling system^*/climate control

system^*, and cruise control^*.

1ECON Button

Models with information display

Models with climate control system

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has

greater temperature fluctuations.

Models with multi-information display

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control^*

Cruise Control^*

Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the

accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a

constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.

1Cruise Control^*

3

WARNING

Improper use of the cruise control can lead

to a crash.

When to use

■Vehicle speed for cruise control:

Desired speed in a range above

roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~

Always keep sufficient distance

between you and the vehicle in

front of you.

Use the cruise control only when traveling

on open highways in good weather.

■Shift positions for cruise control:

In (D or (S

It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed

when driving uphill or downhill.

When not using cruise control:

Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE

button.

How to use

CRUISE MAIN is on in

the instrument panel.

Cruise control is ready to

use.

While in ECON mode, it may take relatively more time

to accelerate to maintain the set speed.

■Press the CRUISE

button on the

steering wheel.

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control^*

To Set the Vehicle Speed

■

–/SET Button

On

Press and release

On when cruise control begins

Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired

speed.

The moment you release the –/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control

begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.

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uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control^*

1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

■

You can set the vehicle speed using the –/SET button

on the steering wheel when adjusting the speed with

the accelerator and brake pedals.

Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or –/SET buttons on the

steering wheel.

To increase speed

To decrease speed

• Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by

about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or decreases until you

release it. This speed is then set.

1To Cancel

Resuming the prior set speed:

To Cancel

■

After cruise control has been canceled, you can still

resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+

button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40

km/h) or more.

To cancel cruise control, do any of the following:

• Press the CANCEL button.

• Press the CRUISE button.

CRUISE Button

• Depress the brake pedal.

You cannot set or resume in the following situations:

• When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)

• When the CRUISE button is turned off

The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.

At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise

control is canceled automatically.

CANCEL

Button

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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 does not respond to the accelerator.

You may also notice some noise from the

hydraulic 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.

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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/

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets

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

VSA® OFF Indicator

features, press and hold it until you hear a

beep.

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.

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 starting the engine or

while driving. This is normal.

VSA® is turned on every time you start the

engine, even if you turned it off the last time

you drove the vehicle.

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uuWhen DrivinguLaneWatch^TM

*

LaneWatch^TM

*

1LaneWatch^TM

*

LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear

areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to

the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these

areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use

of the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience

while driving.

3

WARNING

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 LaneWatch while

driving.

The system activates when you:

The passenger side view

display appears on the

audio/information

screen.

Move the turn

Always look in your mirrors, to either side

of your vehicle, and behind you for other

vehicles before changing lanes.

signal lever to the

Press the

passenger side.

LaneWatch

button.

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has

limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in

a collision.

The system deactivates when you:

Pull the turn signal

lever back.

Press the LaneWatch

button again.

The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather,

lighting (including headlights and low sun angle),

ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.

The LaneWatch may not provide the intended display

of traffic to the side and rear under the following

conditions:

• Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered,

changing the height of the vehicle.

• Your tires are over or under inflated.

• Your tires or wheels are of varied size or

construction.

Camera

Audio/Information Screen

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguLaneWatch^TM

*

1LaneWatch^TM

*

■ Customizing the LaneWatch settings

You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.

• Show with Turn Signal: Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when

you operate the turn signal lever.

The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique

lens makes objects on the screen slightly look

different from what they are.

• Display Time after Turn Signal Off: Changes the remaining LaneWatch

display time after you pull the turn signal lever back.

• Reference Line: Selects whether the reference lines appear on the LaneWatch

monitor.

• Next Maneuver Pop up^*: Selects whether a turn direction screen of the

navigation system interrupts the LaneWatch display.

• Display: Adjusts display settings.

LaneWatch display does not come on when the shift

lever is in (R.

For proper LaneWatch operation:

• The camera is located in the passenger side door

mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera

lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft,

moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of

debris.

2 Customized Features P. 345

• Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers

of any kind.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

■ Reference Lines

1Reference Lines

Three lines that appear on the screen can give

an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on

the screen are from your vehicle, respectively.

If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates

that it is close to your vehicle whereas an

object near line 3 is farther away.

The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close

to your vehicle. As always, make sure to visually

confirm the safety of a lane change before changing

lanes.

The distance between your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and

3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions

and vehicle loading. For example, the reference lines

on the screen may seem to appear closer than the

actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more

heavily loaded.

Consult a dealer if:

• The passenger side door mirror, or area around it is

severely impacted, resulting in changing the

camera angle.

• The LaneWatch display does not come on at all.

* Not available on all models

453

uuWhen DrivinguReal Time AWD with Intelligent Control System^TM

*

Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System^TM

*

1Real 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.

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. 562

* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

U.S. models only

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.

This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS

indicator to come on and a message to appear

on the multi-information display^*.

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

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.

*

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

• Warm weather can become under-inflated in

colder weather.

• Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer

weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come

on as a result of over inflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and

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

type of tire.

TPMS Calibration

■

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:

• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.

• Rotate the tires.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555

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.

• Snow chains are used.

• Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:

• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

2 Checking Tires P. 555

Make sure:

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on

under the following conditions:

• The vehicle is at a complete stop.

• The shift lever is in (P.

• The ignition switch is in ON (w^*1.

• A compact spare tire is used.

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

the condition at calibration.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

• Snow chains are used.

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

Continued

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Models with information display

1TPMS Calibration

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Press and hold the TPMS button until the low

tire pressure/TPMS indicator blinks twice,

indicating the calibration process has begun.

• If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator does

not blink, confirm the above conditions

then press and hold the TPMS button again.

• The calibration process finishes

• TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is

installed.

• The calibration process requires approximately 30

minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between

30-60 mph (48-97 km/h).

• During this period, if the ignition is turned on^*1and

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.

automatically.

TPMS Button

If the snow chains are installed, remove them before

calibrating the TPMS.

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.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Models with multi-information display

You can calibrate the system from the

customized features on the multi-information

display.

1. Press the

button to select Vehicle

Settings, then press the SEL/RESET

button.

u TPMS Calibration appears on the

display.

2. Press the SEL/RESET button.

u The display switches to the

customization setup screen, where you

can select Cancel or Calibrate.

3. Press the

button and select

Calibrate, then press the SEL/RESET

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) - Required Federal Explanation

U.S. models

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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Honda Sensing®^*

Honda Sensing® is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly

different kinds of sensors: a radar sensor located in the front grille and a front sensor

camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror.

Honda Sensing® has following functions.

■ The functions which do not require switch operations to activate

• Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM) 2 P. 463

• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System 2 P. 495

■ The functions which require switch operations to activate

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 2 P. 473

• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 2 P. 486

* Not available on all models

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uuHonda Sensing®^*u

Operation Switches for the ACC and LKAS

■

■ MAIN Button

Press to activate standby mode for ACC and

LKAS. Or press to cancel these systems.

MAIN button

Interval

Button

■ LKAS Button

Press to activate or cancel the LKAS.

CANCEL

Button

LKAS Button

■ RES/+ and −/SET Button

Press RES/+ to resume the ACC or increase

the vehicle speed.

Press −/SET to set the ACC or decrease the

vehicle speed.

RES/+

Button

■ Interval Button

Press the (interval) button to change the

ACC following-interval.

−/SET

Button

■ CANCEL Button

Press to cancel ACC.

Continued

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uuHonda Sensing®^*u

Multi-Information Display Content

■

You can see the current state of ACC and

LKAS.

a Indicates that ACC and LKAS are ready to

be activated.

b Indicates that LKAS is activated and

whether or not traffic lane lines are

detected.

c Indicates whether or not a vehicle is

detected ahead.

d Shows the set vehicle speed.

e Shows the set vehicle interval.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM)

1Collision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a

pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS^TMis designed to alert you when a

potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help

minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.

■ How the system works

Important Safety Reminder

The CMBS^TMis designed to reduce the severity of an

unavoidable collision. It does not prevent a collision

nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your

responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering

wheel appropriately according to the driving

conditions.

When to use

The camera is

located behind

the rearview

mirror.

The CMBS^TMmay not activate or may not detect a

vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain

conditions:

2 CMBS^TMConditions and Limitations P. 467

You can read about handling information for the

camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

For directions on the proper handling of the radar

sensor, refer to the following page.

2 Radar Sensor P. 502

The radar sensor is

in the front grille.

1How the system works

The system starts monitoring the roadway ahead when your vehicle speed is about

3 mph (5 km/h) and there is a vehicle in front of you.

Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel alert you

when your vehicle speed is between 19 and 62 mph

(30 and 100 km/h) with an oncoming vehicle

detected in front of you.

The CMBS^TMactivates when:

●

The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected

in front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a

collision.

Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and there is a chance of a

When the CMBS^TMactivates, it may automatically

apply the brake. It will be canceled when your vehicle

stops or a potential collision is not determined.

●

collision with an oncoming detected vehicle or a pedestrian in front of you.

Continued

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

■ When the system activates

1When the system activates

The camera in the CMBS^TMis also designed to detect

pedestrians.

The system provides visual, audible and tactile alerts of a possible collision, and

stops if the collision is avoided.

Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes,

However, this pedestrian detection feature may not

activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of

your vehicle under certain conditions.

Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection

limitations from the list.

●

etc.)

Visual Alerts

2 CMBS^TMConditions and Limitations P. 467

Beep

Tactile Alert

Audible Alert

At system’s earliest collision alert stage, you can change the distance (Long/

Normal/Short) between vehicles at which alerts will come on through audio/

information screen setting options.

2 List of customizable options P. 358

■ Vibration alert on the steering wheel

1Vibration alert on the steering wheel

When a potential collision to an oncoming detected vehicle is determined, the

system alerts you with rapid vibration on the steering wheel, in addition to visual and

audible alerts.

u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, operate the

steering wheel, etc.).

Vibration alert function is disabled when the electric

power steering (EPS) system indicator comes on.

2 Electric Power Steering (EPS) System

Indicator P. 90

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

Collision Alert Stages

■

The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBS^TMmay not go through all of

the stages before initiating the last stage.

CMBS^TM

Distance between vehicles

The sensors detect a

Audible & Visual WARNINGS

Steering Wheel

Braking

vehicle

When in Long, visual and audible alerts In case of an

Normal

Long Short

Vehicle

Ahead

There is a risk of a

collision with the

come on at a longer distance from a

oncoming vehicle

Stage

one

vehicle ahead than in Normal setting, detected, rapid

—

vehicle ahead of you. and in Short, at a shorter distance than vibration is

in Normal. provided.

Your Vehicle

The risk of a collision

has increased, time to

respond is reduced.

Your

Vehicle

Ahead

Stage

two

Lightly

applied

—

Visual and audible alerts.

The CMBS^TM

determines that a

collision is

Your

Vehicle

Ahead

Stage

three

Forcefully

applied

—

unavoidable.

Continued

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

1CMBS^TMOn and Off

CMBS^TMOn and Off

■

The CMBS^TMmay automatically shut off, and the

CMBS^TMindicator will come and stay on under certain

conditions:

Press and hold the button until the beeper

sounds to switch the system on or off.

2 CMBS^TMConditions and Limitations P. 467

When the CMBS^TMis off:

• The CMBS^TMindicator in the instrument

panel comes on.

• A message on the multi-information display

reminds you that the system is off.

The CMBS^TMis turned on every time you start

the engine, even if you turned it off the last

time you drove the vehicle.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

1CMBS^TMConditions and Limitations

CMBS^TMConditions and Limitations

The system may automatically shut off and the CMBS^TMindicator will come on under

certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other

conditions may reduce some of the CMBS^TMfunctions.

■

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any

unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning

message appears too frequently).

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

■ Environmental conditions

• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.

• There is little contrast between objects and the background.

• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.

• Reflections on the interior of the windshield.

• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.

■ Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

• Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.

Continued

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

■ Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.

• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.

• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• When tire chains are installed.

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

• The camera temperature gets too high.

• Driving with the parking brake applied.

• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

■ Detection limitations

• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.

• The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is

too short.

• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.

• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you

at high speed.

• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small

vehicle.

• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.

• When you drive on a curved, winding or undulating road that makes it difficult for

the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.

• The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian in front of

you is significantly large.

• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.

• Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.

• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.

• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.

• When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.

Limitations applicable to pedestrian detection only

• When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by

side.

• Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s

shape, preventing the system from recognizing that the person is a pedestrian.

• When the pedestrian is shorter than about 3.3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about

6.6 feet (2 meters) in height.

• When a pedestrian blends in with the background.

• When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, or when their hands are raised or

they are running.

• When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group.

• When the camera cannot correctly identify that a pedestrian is present due to an

unusual shape (holding luggage, body position, size).

Continued

469

uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

■ Automatic shutoff

CMBS^TMmay automatically shut itself off and the CMBS^TMindicator comes and stays

on when:

• The temperature inside the system is high.

• You drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an

extended period.

• An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).

• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including

the windshield, gets dirty.

Once the conditions that caused CMBS^TMto shut off improve or are addressed (e.g.,

cleaning), the system comes back on.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

With Little Chance of a Collision

■

The CMBS^TMmay activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or

when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are:

■ When passing

Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ahead of you and you change lanes to pass.

■ At an intersection

Your vehicle approaches or passes another vehicle that is making a left or right turn.

Continued

471

uuHonda Sensing®^*uCollision Mitigation Braking System^TM(CMBS^TM

)

■ On a curve

When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming

vehicle is right in front of you.

■ Through a low bridge at high speed

You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed.

■ Speed bumps, road work sites, train tracks, roadside objects, etc.

You drive over speed bumps, steel road plates, etc., or your vehicle approaches train

tracks or roadside objects [such as a traffic sign and guard rail] on a curve or, when

parking, stationary vehicles and walls.

472

uuHonda Sensing®^*uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle

detected ahead of yours, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the

accelerator.

3

WARNING

Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.

When to use

The camera is located

behind the rearview

mirror.

Use ACC only when driving on expressways

or freeways and in good weather

conditions.

3

WARNING

ACC has limited braking capability.

When your vehicle speed drops below 22

mph (35 km/h), ACC will automatically

cancel and no longer will apply your

vehicle’s brakes.

The radar sensor is in the front

grille.

Always be prepared to apply the brake

pedal when conditions require.

■Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control: Desired speed in

a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~

■Shift positions for adaptive cruise control: In (D or (S

Continued

473

uuHonda Sensing®^*uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

■ How to activate the system

1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Important Reminder

How to use

As with any system, there are limits to ACC. Use the

brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep a

safe interval between your vehicle and other vehicles.

ACC is on in the multi-

information display.

Adaptive cruise control is

ready to use.

You can read about handling information for the

camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

For directions on the proper handling of the radar

sensor, refer to the following page.

2 Radar Sensor P. 502

■Press the MAIN button on

the steering wheel.

474

uuHonda Sensing®^*uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

To Set the Vehicle Speed

■

ACC may not work properly under certain conditions.

2 ACC Conditions and Limitations P. 478

–/SET Button

When not using ACC: Turn off adaptive cruise by

pressing the MAIN button. This also will turn off the

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).

When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC and

the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) are either

turned on or off.

Do not use ACC under the following conditions:

• On roads with heavy traffic or while driving in

continuous stop and go traffic.

On when adaptive cruise control begins

Press and release

• On roads with sharp turns.

• On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set

vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such

cases, ACC will not apply the brakes to maintain

the set speed.

• On roads with toll collection facilities or other

objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking

areas, or facilities with drive through access.

Take your foot off the pedal and press down the –/SET button when you reach the

desired speed. The moment you release the button, the set speed is fixed, and ACC

begins.

When ACC starts operating, the vehicle icon,

interval bars and set speed appear on the

multi-information display.

Set Vehicle

Speed

Set Vehicle

Interval

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1When in Operation

When in Operation

■

If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if

another vehicle cuts in front of you, the beeper

sounds, a message appears on the multi-information

display.

■ There is a vehicle ahead

ACC monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC range. If a vehicle is detected

doing so, the ACC system maintains or decelerates your vehicle’s set speed in order

to keep the vehicle’s set following-interval from the vehicle ahead.

2 To Set or Change Following-interval P. 481

ACC Range: 394 ft. (120 m)

Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate

interval from the vehicle ahead.

When a vehicle whose speed is slower than

your set speed is detected in front of you, your

vehicle starts to slow down.

Beep

A vehicle icon appears on the

multi-information display.

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■ There is no vehicle ahead

1When in Operation

Your vehicle maintains the set speed without

having to keep your foot on the brake or

accelerator pedal.

If there previously was a vehicle detected

ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at

the set speed, ACC accelerates your vehicle to

the set speed, and then maintains it.

Even if the interval between your vehicle and the

vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC may start

accelerating your vehicle under the following

circumstances:

• The vehicle ahead of you is going at almost the

same speed as, or faster than, your vehicle.

• A vehicle that cuts in front of you is going faster

than your vehicle, gradually increasing the interval

between the vehicles.

A vehicle icon with dotted-line

contour appears on the multi-

information display.

You can also set the system to beep when a vehicle in

front of you comes in and goes out of the ACC

detecting range. Change the ACC Forward Vehicle

Detect Beep setting.

■ When you depress the accelerator pedal

You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or

visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC range.

2 Customized Features P. 123

ACC stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the

system resumes an appropriate speed for keeping the following-interval while a

vehicle ahead is within the ACC range.

Limitations

You may need to use the brake to maintain a safe

interval when using ACC. Additionally, ACC may not

work properly under certain conditions.

2 ACC Conditions and Limitations P. 478

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1ACC Conditions and Limitations

ACC Conditions and Limitations

■

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or

removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly

impacted, turn off the system by pressing the MAIN

button and take your vehicle to a dealer.

The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under

certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other

conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

■ Environmental conditions

Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

■ Roadway conditions

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected

lights, road spray, high contrast).

■ Vehicle conditions

• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.

• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The camera temperature gets too high.

• The parking brake is applied.

• When the front grille is dirty.

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

• When tire chains are installed.

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■ Detection limitations

• A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.

• The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.

• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.

• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle ahead of you at high

speed.

• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small

vehicle.

• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.

• When you drive on a curved or winding or undulating road that makes it difficult

for the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.

• The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle in front of you is

significantly large.

• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.

• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.

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• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.

• When the vehicle ahead of you brakes suddenly.

• When the vehicle ahead of you has a unique shape.

Radar detects upper section of

an empty carrier truck.

Panel truck,

tanker truck, etc.

• When your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on one edge of the lane.

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1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

■

If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower

than your increased set speed, ACC may not

accelerate your vehicle. This is to maintain the set

interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or –/SET buttons on the

steering wheel.

To increase speed

You can switch the displayed set speed

measurements on the multi-information display

between mph and km/h.

2 Customized Features P. 123

To decrease speed

• Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by

about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.

• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or decreases by about

5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.

To Set or Change Following-interval

■

Press the (interval) button to change the

ACC following-interval.

Interval Button

Each time you press the button, the following-

interval (the interval behind a vehicle detected

ahead of you) setting cycles through short,

middle, long, and extra long following-

intervals.

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Determine the most appropriate following-interval setting based on your specific

driving conditions. Be sure to adhere to any following-interval requirements set by

local regulation.

The higher your vehicle’s following-speed is, the longer the short, middle, long or

extra long following-interval becomes. See the following examples for your

reference.

When the Set Speed is:

Vehicle Interval

50 mph (80 km/h)

65 mph (104 km/h)

86.7 feet

26.4 meters

1.2 sec

100.5 feet

30.6 meters

1.1 sec

Short

Middle

Long

112.9 feet

34.4 meters

1.5 sec

137.4 feet

41.9 meters

1.5 sec

157.2 feet

47.9 meters

2.2 sec

200.0 feet

61.0 meters

2.1 sec

220.2 feet

67.1 meters

3.0 sec

282.7 feet

86.2 meters

3.0 sec

Extra

Long

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1To Cancel

To Cancel

■

Resuming the prior set speed: After you have

canceled ACC, you can resume the prior set speed

while it is still displayed. Press the RES/+ button

when driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h)

or more.

To cancel ACC, do any of the following:

• Press the CANCEL button.

• Press the MAIN button.

u ACC indicator (green) goes off.

• Depress the brake pedal.

MAIN

Button

The set speed cannot be set or resumed when ACC

has been turned off using the MAIN button. Press

the MAIN button to activate the system, then set the

desired speed.

CANCEL

Button

■ Automatic cancellation

1Automatic cancellation

The beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi-information display when

ACC is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC to

automatically cancel:

Even though ACC has been automatically canceled,

you can still resume the prior set speed. Wait until the

condition that caused ACC to cancel improves, then

press the RES/+ button.

• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.

• The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.

• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.

• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.

• Abrupt steering wheel movement.

• When the ABS or VSA® or CMBS^TMis activated.

• When the ABS or VSA® system indicator comes on.

• When you manually apply the parking brake.

• When the detected vehicle within the ACC range is too close to your vehicle.

• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including

the windshield, gets dirty.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

1To Switch ACC to Cruise Control

To Switch ACC to Cruise Control

■

Always be aware which mode you are in. When you

are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist

you to maintain a following interval from a vehicle

ahead of you.

Press and hold the

(interval) button for one

second. Cruise Mode Selected appears on

the multi-information display for two seconds,

and then the mode switches to Cruise.

To switch back to ACC, press and hold the

(interval) button again for one second. ACC

Mode Selected appears on the multi-

information display for two seconds.

Cruise

Control ON

ACC ON

■ When to use

Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~.

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1To Cancel

To Set the Vehicle Speed

■

Resuming the prior set speed:

Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired

speed.

The moment you release the –/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control

begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.

After cruise control has been canceled, you can still

resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+

button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40

km/h) or more.

You cannot set or resume in the following situations:

• When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)

• When the MAIN button is turned off.

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

■

Each time you press the RES/+ or –/SET button, the vehicle speed is increased or

decreased by about 1 mph (1 km/h).

If you keep the RES/+ or –/SET button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or

decreases by about 5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.

At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise

control canceled automatically.

To Cancel

■

To cancel cruise control, do any of the following:

• Press the CANCEL button.

• Press the MAIN button.

• Depress the brake pedal.

The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and

provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Important Safety Reminders

The LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a

substitute for your vehicle control. The system does

not work if you take your hands off the steering

wheel or fail to steer the vehicle.

■Steering input assist

The system applies torque to the steering to keep the vehicle between the left and

right lane lines. The applied torque becomes stronger as the vehicle gets closer to

either of the lane lines.

2 Multi-Information Display Warning and

Information Messages^*P. 100

■Front sensor camera

■Tactile and visual alerts

Monitors the lane lines

Do not place objects on the instrument panel.

Objects may reflect on the front windshield and

prevent correct detection of the traffic lanes.

Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel

and a warning display alert you that the

vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

The LKAS only alerts you when lane drift is detected

without a turn signal in use. The LKAS may not detect

all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will

vary based on weather, speed, and lane marker

condition. It is always your responsibility to safely

operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.

The LKAS is convenient when it is used on freeways.

The LKAS may not work properly or may work

improperly under the certain conditions:

2 LKAS Conditions and Limitations P. 492

You can read about handling information for the

camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

When you operate the turn signals to change lanes, the system is suspended, and

resumes after the signals are off.

If you make a lane change without operating the turn signals, the LKAS alerts

activate, and torque is applied to the steering.

When it fails to detect lanes, the system will

temporarily be canceled. When lane is detected,

system will recover automatically.

* Not available on all models

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Lane Keep Support Function

■

The LKAS may not function as designed while driving

in frequent stop and go traffic, or on roads with

sharp curves.

Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. When the vehicle

nears a white or yellow line, steering force of the electric power steering will become

stronger.

Lane Departure Warning Function

■

When the vehicle enters the warning area, the LKAS alerts you with slight steering

wheel vibration as well as a warning display.

Warning Area

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

When the System can be Used

■

If the vehicle drifts toward either left or right lane line

due to the system applying torque, turn off the LKAS

and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

The system can be used when the following conditions are met.

• The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and

your vehicle is in the center of the lane.

• The vehicle speed is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).

• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.

• The turn signals are off.

• The brake pedal is not depressed.

• The wipers are not in high speed operation.

■ How to activate the system

1. Press the MAIN button.

MAIN Button

u The LKAS indicator comes on in the

multi-information display.

The system is ready to use.

2. Press the LKAS button.

u Lane outlines appear on the multi-

LKAS

Button

information display.

The system is activated.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

3. Keep your vehicle near the center of the

lane while driving.

1To Cancel

Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC on and off.

u The dotted outer lines change to solid

ones once the system starts operating

after detecting the left and right lane

markings.

To Cancel

■

To cancel the LKAS:

Press the MAIN or LKAS button.

MAIN Button

The LKAS is turned off every time you stop the

engine, even if you turned it on the last time

you drove the vehicle.

LKAS Button

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

■ The system operation is suspended if

you:

• Set the wipers to HI.

u Turning the wipers off or setting it to LO

resumes the LKAS.

• Decrease the vehicle speed to about 40

mph (64 km/h) or less.

u Increasing the vehicle speed to about 45

mph (72 km/h) or more resumes the

LKAS.

• Depress the brake pedal.

u The LKAS resumes and starts detecting

the lane lines again once you release the

brake pedal.

When the LKAS is suspended,

the lane lines on the multi-

information display change to

contour lines, and the beeper

sounds (if activated).

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

• Set the wiper switch to AUTO and the

wipers operate at high speed.

u The LKAS resumes when the wipers stop

or operate at low speed.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

■ The LKAS may automatically be suspended when:

• The system fails to detect lane lines.

• The steering wheel is quickly turned.

• You fail to steer the vehicle.

• Driving through a sharp curve.

• Driving at a speed in excess of approximately 90 mph (145 km/h).

Once these conditions no longer exist, the LKAS automatically resumes.

■ The LKAS may automatically be canceled when:

• The camera temperature gets extremely high.

• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including

the windshield, gets dirty.

• The ABS or VSA® system engages.

The beeper sounds if the LKAS is automatically canceled.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

LKAS Conditions and Limitations

■

The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in

the middle of a lane under certain conditions, including the following:

■ Environmental conditions

• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.

• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.

• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.

• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.

• Reflections on the interior of the windshield.

• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

■ Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.

• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road

repairs or old lane markings.

Faded lines

Duplicate lines

Tire tracks

• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection

or crosswalk).

• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.

Very wide or narrow traffic lane

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.

• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.

• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white

lines (or yellow lines).

• Driving on roads with double lines.

Lane void of lines at junction

■ Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.

• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet

snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.

• The camera temperature gets too high.

• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

1Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle

unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway

altogether.

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, the RDM system has

limitations.

Over-reliance on the RDM system may result in a

collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the

vehicle within your driving lane.

How the System Works

■

The front camera behind the rearview mirror

monitors left and right lane markings (in white

or yellow). If your vehicle is getting too close

to detected lane markings without a turn

signal activated, the system, in addition to a

visual alert, applies steering torque and alerts

you with rapid vibrations on the steering

wheel, to help you remain within the detected

lane.

The RDM system only alerts you when lane drift is

detected without a turn signal in use. The RDM

system may not detect all lane markings or lane or

roadway departures; accuracy will vary based on

weather, speed and lane marker condition. It is

always your responsibility to safely operate the

vehicle and avoid collisions.

2 Customized Features P. 123

You can read about handling information for the

camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 500

As a visual alert, the Lane Departure

message appears on the multi-information

display.

The RDM system may not work properly or may work

improperly under the certain conditions:

2 RDM Conditions and Limitations P. 498

If the system determines that its steering input

is insufficient to keep your vehicle on the

roadway, it may apply braking.

u Braking is applied only when the lane

markings are solid continuous lines.

There are times when you may not notice RDM

functions due to your operation of the vehicle, or

road surface conditions.

The system cancels assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid

crossing over detected lane markings.

If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system

beeps to alert you.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

1Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

How the System Activates

The system becomes ready to start searching for lane markings when all the

following conditions are met:

• The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).

• The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road.

• The turn signals are off.

■

If LKAS is off and you have selected Narrow from the

customized options using the multi-information

display, the message below will appear in case the

system determines a possibility of your vehicle

crossing over detected lane markings.

2 Customized Features P. 123

• The brake pedal is not depressed.

• The wipers are not in continuous operation.

• The vehicle is not accelerating or braking, and the steering wheel is not being

turned.

• The system makes a determination that the driver is not actively accelerating,

braking or steering.

1How the System Activates

The RDM system may automatically shut off and the

indicator comes and stays on.

2 Indicators P. 80

RDM system function can be impacted when the

vehicle is:

• Not driven within a traffic lane.

• Driven on the inside edge of a curve, or outside of

a lane.

• Driven in a narrow lane.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

1RDM On and Off

RDM On and Off

■

When you have selected Warning Only from the

Press the RDM button to turn the system on

and off.

u The indicator in the button comes on and

RDM Button

customized options using the multi-information

display, the system does not operate the steering

wheel and braking.

2 Customized Features P. 123

the message appears on the multi-

information display when the system is

on.

Indicator

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

RDM Conditions and Limitations

■

The system may not properly detect lane markings and the position of your vehicle

under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below.

■ Environmental conditions

• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.

• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.

• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.

• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.

• Reflections on the interior of the windshield.

• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

■ Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.

• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road

repairs or old lane markings.

• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection

or crosswalk).

• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.

• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.

• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.

• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white

lines (or yellow lines).

• Driving on roads with double lines.

■ Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.

• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet

snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.

• The camera temperature gets too high.

• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

• When tire chains are installed.

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uuHonda Sensing®^*uFront Sensor Camera

Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC, and CMBS^TM, is designed to

detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate its functions.

1Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the

windshield, the hood, or the front grille that could

obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the

system to operate abnormally.

Camera Location and Handling Tips

■

Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield

within the camera’s field of vision can cause the

system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we

recommend that you replace the windshield with a

genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making

even minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision

or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield

may also cause the system to operate abnormally.

After replacing the windshield, have a dealer

recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the

camera is necessary for the system to operate

properly.

This camera is located behind the rearview

mirror.

Front Sensor

Camera

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior

temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing

system to shut off, when parking, find a shady

area or face the front of the vehicle away from

the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do

not allow it to cover the camera housing.

Covering the camera can concentrate heat on

it.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument

panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent

the system from detecting lane lines properly.

500

uuHonda Sensing®^*uFront Sensor Camera

1Front Sensor Camera

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message

appears:

• Use the climate control system to cool down the

interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode

with the airflow directed towards the camera.

• Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield

temperature, which cools down the area around

the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate: Clean Front Windshield message

appears:

• Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the

windshield. If the message does not disappear after

you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a

while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

501

uuHonda Sensing®^*uRadar Sensor

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is in the front grille.

1Radar Sensor

Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover.

For the CMBS^TMto work properly:

• Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.

• Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder

for cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water

or a mild detergent.

• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or

replace the radar sensor cover.

Radar

Sensor

The radar sensor is in

the front grille.

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or

removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly

impacted, turn off the system by using the CMBS OFF

button and take your vehicle to a dealer.

2 CMBS^TMOn and Off P. 466

If the vehicle is involved in any of the following

situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:

• Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.

• Your vehicle drives through deep water or is

submerged in deep water.

• Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock,

or embankment that could jar the radar sensor.

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Braking

Brake System

1Parking Brake

Parking Brake

■

You may hear the electric parking brake system

operating from the rear wheel area when you apply

or release the parking brake. This is normal.

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the

parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.

The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric

parking brake system operation when you apply or

release the parking brake. This is normal.

■ To apply

The electric parking brake can be applied any

time the vehicle has battery, no matter which

position the ignition switch^*1is in.

You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the

battery goes dead.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently

and securely.

u The electric parking brake indicator

2 Jump Starting P. 594

If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake

switch while driving, the brakes on all four

wheels are applied by the VSA system until the

vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking

brake then applies, and the switch should be

released.

Electric Parking

Brake Switch

comes on.

■ To release

The ignition switch must be ON (w^*1in order

to release the electric parking brake.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the electric parking brake switch.

u The electric parking brake indicator goes

off.

In the following situations, the parking brake

automatically operates.

• When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake

hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.

• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while

your vehicle is stopped and the brake hold system

is applied.

Electric Parking

Brake Switch

Manually releasing the parking brake using

the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and

smoothly when facing downhill on steep hills.

• When the engine is turned off while the brake hold

system is applied.

• When there is a problem with the brake hold

system.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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uuBrakinguBrake System

■ To release automatically

1Parking Brake

Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle

facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

If the parking brake cannot be released

automatically, release it manually.

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

When on a hill, it may require more

accelerator input to release.

When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator

pedal may need to be pressed farther to

automatically release the electric parking brake.

u The electric parking brake indicator goes

off.

The parking brake cannot be released automatically

while the following indicators are on:

• Malfunction indicator lamp

• Transmission indicator

The parking brake may not be released automatically

while the following indicators are on:

• Electric parking brake system indicator

• VSA® system indicator

Accelerator Pedal

• ABS indicator

• Supplemental restraint system indicator

The parking brake is applied while the vehicle is

moving with the electric parking brake switch being

pulled.

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uuBrakinguBrake System

You can release the parking brake automatically when:

• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.

• The engine is running.

1Foot Brake

Check the brakes after driving through deep water,

or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If

necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the

pedal several times.

• The transmission is not in (P or (N.

Foot Brake

■

If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when

applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear

indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates

that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the

vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an

occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply

the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by

high frequency vibration of the brake pads against

the rotating brake disc.

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist

helps to reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system

increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an

emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering

control when braking very hard.

2 Brake Assist System P. 509

2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 508

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a

long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake

effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your

foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a

lower speed position.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while

driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause

them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad

life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

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uuBrakinguBrake System

1Automatic Brake Hold

Automatic Brake Hold

■

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is

pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at

traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

3

WARNING

Activating the automatic brake hold system

on steep hills or slippery roads may still

allow the vehicle to move if you remove

your foot from the brake pedal.

■Turning on the system

■Activating the system

■Canceling the system

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may

cause a crash resulting in serious injury or

death.

Comes

On

Comes

On

Goes

Off

U.S.

Never activate the automatic brake hold

system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from

moving when stopped on a steep hill or

slippery roads.

Automatic Brake

Hold Button

Brake Pedal

Accelerator Pedal

Comes

On

Canada

Fasten your seat belt

properly, then start the

engine. Press the

automatic brake hold

button.

The automatic brake

hold system indicator

comes on. The system

is turned on.

Depress the brake pedal

to come to a complete

stop. The shift lever must

Depress the accelerator

pedal while the shift

lever is in other than (P

3

WARNING

be in other than (P or (R. or (N. The system is

Using the automatic brake hold system to

park the vehicle may result in the vehicle

unexpectedly moving.

●

canceled and the vehicle

starts to move.

The automatic brake

hold indicator comes

on. Braking is kept for

up to 10 minutes.

Release the brake pedal

after the automatic

brake hold indicator

comes on.

●

The automatic brake

hold indicator goes

off. The system

releases the brake

automatically.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may

cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or

death.

●

Never leave the vehicle when braking is

temporarily kept by automatic brake hold

and always park the vehicle by putting the

transmission in (P and applying the parking

brake.

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uuBrakinguBrake System

■ The system automatically cancels when:

• You engage the parking brake.

• You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to (P or (R.

1Automatic Brake Hold

While the system is activated, you can turn off the

engine or park the vehicle through the same

procedure as you normally do.

2 When Stopped P. 510

■ The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:

• Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.

• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

• The engine is turned off.

• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,

the automatic brake hold turns off once the engine is

off.

■ Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic

brake hold button again.

1Turning on the system

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold

system before using an automated car wash.

u The automatic brake hold system

Goes

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves

while the automatic brake hold system is in

operation. The system generates sound while holding

the vehicle and it moves.

indicator goes off.

Off

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold

while the system is in operation, press the

Automatic Brake

Hold Button

automatic brake hold button with the brake

pedal depressed.

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uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS

■

NOTICE

Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by

pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of

the wrong size or type.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also

balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there

may be a problem with the system.

While normal braking will not be affected, there is a

possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have

your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always

keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as

“stomp and steer.”

The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing

the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is

designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to

skidding and loss of steering control.

■ ABS operation

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake

pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to

press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel

the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

In the following cases, your vehicle may need more

distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:

• You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,

such as gravel or snow.

ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:

• Wet or snow covered roads.

• Roads paved with stone.

• The tires are equipped with snow chains.

The following may be observed with the ABS system:

• Motor sounds coming from the engine

compartment when the brakes are applied, or

when system checks are being performed after the

engine has been started and while the vehicle

accelerates.

• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.

When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.

• Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when

ABS activates.

These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS

systems and are no cause for concern.

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uuBrakinguBrake Assist System

Brake Assist System

Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress

the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

■ Brake assist system operation

Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise

may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.

1Parking Your Vehicle

2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up the electric parking brake switch slowly,

but fully.

3. Move the shift lever from (D to (P.

4. Turn off the engine.

Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,

such as dry grass, oil, or timber.

Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.

1When Stopped

u The electric parking brake indicator goes off in about 15 seconds.

3

WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended

without confirming that Park is engaged.

Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked on an

incline.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash

resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal

until you have confirmed that (P is shown

on the shift position indicator.

NOTICE

The following can damage the transmission:

• Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals

simultaneously.

• Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

• Moving the shift lever into (P before the vehicle

stops completely.

In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake

may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are

expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if

parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so

they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the

slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from

moving. If you do not take either precaution, the

vehicle may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.

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Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view.

1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The display automatically changes to a rear view when the transmission is put into

(R.

The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see

the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath

the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects

appear closer or farther than they actually are.

Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area

■

Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing

up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and

high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do

not rely on the rearview display which does not give

you all information about conditions at the back of

your vehicle.

Wide View Mode

Guidelines

Approx. 39 inches (1 m)

Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)

Camera

If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture,

use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free

of debris.

Normal View Mode

Top Down View Mode

Models with display audio system

You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic

Guideline settings.

2 Customized Features P. 352

Fixed Guideline

On: Guidelines appear when you put the

transmission into (R.

Off: Guidelines do not appear.

Dynamic Guideline

Bumper

On: Guidelines move according to the steering wheel

direction.

Off: Guidelines do not move.

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511

uuMulti-View Rear CamerauAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera

You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display.

Models with color audio system

Press the LIST/SELECT (selector) knob to switch the mode.

Models with display audio system

Touch the appropriate icon to switch the mode.

: Wide view mode

: Normal view mode

: Top down view mode

All models

• If the last used viewing mode was Wide or Normal, the same mode is selected the

next time you put the transmission into (R.

• If Top down view was last used before you turned off the engine, Wide View

mode is selected next time you turn the ignition switch to ON (w^*1and put the

transmission into (R.

• If Top down view was last used more than 10 seconds after you put the

transmission from (R, Wide View mode is selected the next time you put the

transmission into (R.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

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Refueling

Fuel Information

■ Fuel recommendation

1Fuel Information

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher

NOTICE

We recommend quality gasoline containing

detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and

engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain

good performance, fuel economy, and emissions

control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline

that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based

fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is

available.

Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise

that can lead to engine damage.

■ Top tier detergent gasoline

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda

endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help

maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent

Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive

manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely

affect performance, and cause the malfunction

indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.

If this happens, contact a dealer for service.

Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met

“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is

guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic

additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic

additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission

control system.

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such

as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on

oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol

by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try

another service station or switch to another brand of

gasoline.

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on

gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit

www.honda.ca for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top

tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com.

■ Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)

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uuRefuelinguHow to Refuel

How to Refuel

1. Stop your vehicle with the service station

pump on the left side of the vehicle in the

rear.

1How to Refuel

Fuel Fill Door

Release Handle

3

WARNING

2. Turn off the engine.

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.

You can be burned or seriously injured

when handling fuel.

3. Pull on the fuel fill door release handle

under the driver’s side lower outside corner

of the dashboard.

Pull

u The fuel fill door opens.

• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,

and flame away.

4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a

release of air, wait until this stops, then turn

the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.

• Wipe up spills immediately.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in

the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result

of changes in air temperature.

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has

automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed

the full tank capacity.

Cap

5. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.

6. Insert the fuel filler nozzle fully.

u When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will

click off automatically. This leaves space

in the fuel tank in case the fuel expands

with a change in the temperature.

7. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap,

tightening it until you hear it click at least

once.

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is

not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel

vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If

this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

Holder

u Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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Fuel Economy and CO₂Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO₂

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO₂emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and

vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the

rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

1Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO₂Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to

determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

Miles per

Gallon

Gallons of

fuel

Miles driven

100

Kilometers

L per 100 km

Liter

Maintenance and Fuel Economy

■

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are

established following a simulated test. For more

information on how this test is performed, please visit

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.

Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the

information display.

• Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.

2 Recommended Engine Oil P. 531

• Maintain the specified tire pressure.

• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside

adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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