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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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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)
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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)
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WARNING
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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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.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal when conditions require.
When to use■Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control:
Desired speed in a ran ge 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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Driving
The radar sensor monitors the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead of
you. When the sensor detects a change in distance, the system responds it by
accelerating or braking your vehicle in order to maintain the set speed and following
distance as necessary.■
When in Operation
1 When in Operation
If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if
another vehicle cuts in front of you, the beeper
sounds and a message appears on the multi-
information display to alert you to brake.
Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Even if the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is short, FCW may not alert you or 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 cuts in front of you is going faster than
your vehicle, gradually distancing itself from you.
If you do not want to hear a beep when the system
detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of
ACC range, you can change the pre-running detect
car beep setting. 2 Customized Features P. 104, 297
Beep
■When ACC detects a
vehicle within ACC range:
■When the vehicle goes
out of ACC range:
The beeper sounds once and
the vehicle icon appears on the
multi-information display. The beeper sounds once
and the vehicle icon on the
multi-information display
becomes a dotted-line
contour.
ACC Range: 328 ft. (100 m)

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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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Driving
To cancel adaptive cruise control, do any of
the following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
u ACC Off appears on the multi-
information display.
• Depress the brake pedal.
■Automatic 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
cancellation:
• Your vehicle speed slows down to 22 mph (35 km/h) and below.
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• When the radar sensor inside 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 is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA indicator comes on.■
To Cancel
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed: After you have
canceled adaptive cruise control, 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.
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.
CANCEL
ButtonMAIN
Button
1 Automatic cancellation
Even though adaptive cruise control has been
automatically canceled, you ca n still resume the prior
set speed. Wait until the condition that caused ACC
to cancel improves, then press the RES/+ button.

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
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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 po ssible, it gives both visual and audible alerts,
including a head-up warning that flashes on the windshield. u Take 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).
1 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
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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.
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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 wi th Lane Departure Warning
(LDW).
2 Lane Departure Warning Camera (LDW
Camera) P. 444Models with adapti ve cruise controlModels 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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uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW)
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1Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
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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 control1 How the system works
The head-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 head-up warning
lights flash twice at Long
distance.
When the Short distance is
reached, the lights flash and the
beeper sounds c ontinuously until
a possible collision is avoided. Beep
Radar-based systemModels with adapti
ve cruise control
The radar sensor is
at the front right,
inside the grille.
Normal: The head-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 head-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.
Head-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 dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• You drive off-road or on a mountain ro ad, 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 detected (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.
1 Automatic 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.
Head-up
Warning
Lights
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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
Condition
Models with
adaptive cruise
control
Models 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 senso r/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.).


●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 pl ates, etc., or your vehicle approaches train tr acks or roadside
objects (such as a traffic sign and guard rail) on a curve.

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Index
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Index
Numbers12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ............................................ 76, 534AABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 458
Accessories and Modifications ................. 466
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 164
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 427
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................. 431
Additives Coolant ........................................... 482, 484
Engine Oil ................................................ 477
Washer .................................................... 487
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 477
Adjusting Armrest ................................................... 158
Clock ....................................................... 114
Front Seats .............................................. 152
Head Restraints........................................ 155
Mirrors .................................................... 150
Steering Wheel ........................................ 149
Temperature ............................................ 100
Aha
TM Radio ...................................... 228, 281
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 169
Changing the Mode ................................ 169
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 170
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 508 Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 169
Sensors ................................................... 172
Synchronized Mode................................. 171
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 169
Air Pressure ....................................... 498, 545
Airbags ........................................................ 45
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 51
After a Collision ........................................ 48
Airbag Care............................................... 57
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 48
Indicator.............................................. 55, 78
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ..................................................... 45
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 54
AM/FM Radio ............................ 186, 212, 251
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 458
Indicator.................................................... 78
Armrest ..................................................... 158
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 178
Audio System ............................................ 174
Adjusting the Sound................ 184, 210, 241
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 176
Error Messages ........................................ 287
General Information ................................ 293
HDD ........................................................ 261
Internet Radio ......................... 194, 226, 279
iPod ........................................ 191, 222, 271
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 196, 229, 282
Reactivating ............................................ 177 Recommended CDs ................................ 294
Recommended Devices ........................... 296
Remote Controls ..................................... 178
Security Code ......................................... 177
Theft Protection ...................................... 177
Touch Screen .................................. 202, 235
USB Flash Drives...................................... 296
USB Port ................................................. 175
Authorized Manuals ................................ 553
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 125
Customize .............................. 109, 308, 326
Automatic Lighting .................................. 141
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 176
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 99
Average Fuel Economy Records .............. 101
Average Speed ......................................... 100
BBattery................................................ 11, 506
12-Volt ................................................... 506
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator ................................................. 76
Charging (12-Volt Battery) ...................... 506
High Voltage..................................... 11, 455
Jump Starting ......................................... 528
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt
Battery) ................................................. 506
Maintenance (Replacing the Button Battery) ................................................. 507
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38