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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving Driving Preparation .......................... 410
Maximum Load Limit........................ 413
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 415
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 416
Precautions While Driving................. 419
Transmission .................................... 419
Shifting ............................................ 420
ECON Button ................................... 422
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ...... 423
Cruise Control *
................................ 424 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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....... 427
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) *
.. 435
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) *
..... 439
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ............... 443
LaneWatchTM....................................... 445Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ... 447Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 449
High Voltage Battery ........................ 451
Braking
Brake System ................................... 452
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 454 Brake Assist System ......................... 455
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 456
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 457
Rearview Camera ............................. 458
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 459
How to Refuel ................................. 460
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy .................. 461
Accessories and Modifications ........ 462
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Maximum Load Limit The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
This figure includ es 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 - (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 ava ilable 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 av ailable cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories and all cargo. 2 Specifications P. 538
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 538
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
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uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control*
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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 *
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.
While in the ECON mode, it may take relatively more
time to accelerate to maintain the set speed.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.When to use
■ Shift position for cruise control:
In (D Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in front of you.
■
Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
How to useCRUISE MAIN is on in the
multi-information display.
Cruise control is ready to use.
■ Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.
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uuWhen DrivinguAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) *
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following distance behind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours, without you having to keep your foot on the brake
or the accelerator.
1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) *
Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC. Use the
brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep a
safe distance between your vehicle and other
vehicles.
The radar sensor for ACC is shared with FCW
(Forward Collision Warning). 2 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) *
P. 435
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
3WARNING
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.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal when conditions require.
When to use
■ Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above roughly 25
mph (40 km/h) ~
■ Shift position for adaptive cruise control:
In
(D
The radar sensor is inside the front
grille on the right side.
How to use
■Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel. ACC (green) is on in the
multi-information display.
Adaptive cruise control is ready to use.
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uuWhen DrivinguForward Collision Warning (FCW)*
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) *
Alerts you when it determines that there is a possibility that your vehicle may collide
with a vehicle detected in front of yours.
If the system determines a collision is possible, it gives both visual and audible alerts,
including a heads-up warning that flashes on the windshield.
uTake appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.).
■ How the system works
The system may give warnings of potential collisions when your vehicle speed is
above 10 mph (15 km/h).
1Forward Collision Warning (FCW) *
Important Safety Reminder
FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not
detect a given object; accuracy of the system will vary
based on weather, speed and other factors. FCW
does not include a braking function. It is always your
responsibility to safely operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
You can change the Forward Collision Warning
Distance setting or turn the system on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 101, 293
For the FCW system to work properly:
• Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
• Never use chemical solvents or polishing
compounds to clean the sensor cover. Instead,
clean it with water and a mild detergent.
• Do not put anything on the radar sensor cover.
See a dealer if the radar sensor gets damaged or
requires repair.
The camera is shared with Lane Departure Warning
(LDW). 2 Lane Departure Warning Camera (LDW
Camera) P. 440
Models with adaptive cruise control
Models without adaptive cruise control
LONG
NORMAL SHORT
Your Vehicle Vehicle Ahead
You can set
Long, Normal or Short for when warnings start:
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1Forward Collision Warning (FCW) *
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield that could obstruct the FCW camera's
field of vision.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the FCW 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 FCW
camera is necessary for the system to operate properly.
Models without adaptive cruise control
1How the system works
The heads-up warning uses a lens located at the front
end of the dashboard.
Do not cover the lens or spill any liquid on it.
Lens
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When your setting is:
Long : The heads-up warning
lights flash twice at Long
distance.When the Short distance is
reached, the lights flash and the
beeper sounds continuously until
a possible collision is avoided. Beep
Radar-based system
Models with adaptive cruise control
The radar sensor is
at the front right,
inside the grille.
Normal
: The heads-up warning
lights flash twice at the Normal
distance. When the Short distance is
reached, the lights flash and the
beeper sounds continuously
until a possible collision is
avoided.
Short : The heads-up warning
lights flash and the beeper
sounds continuously until a
possible collision is avoided. When the lights flash at any setting: The
BRAKE message appears until a
possible collision is avoided.
Heads-up
Warning
Lights
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Automatic shutoff
FCW may automatically shut itself off and the FCW indicator comes and stays on when:
• The temperature inside the system is high.
• The windshield is blocked by di rt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• You drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an
extended period.
• You drive in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• The radar sensor cover is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire condition is detec ted (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).
Once the conditions that caused FCW to shut off improve or are addressed (e.g.,
cleaning), the system comes back on.
1Automatic shutoff
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera 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 the camera.
If the Camera Too Hot message appears:
• Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, the defroster mode when
windows are fogged.
• Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the FCW system.
Models without adaptive cruise control
Beep
Camera-based system
Models without adaptive cruise control
The camera is located
behind the rearview mirror.
The beeper sounds and
the
BRAKE message
appears until a possible
collision is avoided.Heads-up
Warning
Lights
Models without adaptive cruise ontrol
Models with adaptive cruise control
All models
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FCW may not activate or may not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle, and may activate even when you are aware of a vehicl
e ahead
of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead under the following conditions.
■FCW Limitations
ConditionModels with adaptive cruise
controlModels without adaptive cruise
control
● The distance 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.
● A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
● When either your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you accelerates rapidly.
● The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, a small vehicle, or a unique vehicle such as a tractor.
● When you drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an extended period that
makes it difficult for the sensor/camera to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
● When there are pedestrians or animals in front of your vehicle.
● When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).
● A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your vehicle.
● An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).

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When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
● When the temperature inside the system is high.
● A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
● You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).
● When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.
● When streetlights are perceived as the taillight of a vehicle in front of yours.
● When driving at night, the vehicle ahead of you is running with either taillight bulb burned out.
● When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
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●When the radar sensor cover is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
● You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed.
● 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.
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