
uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel. 
To partially disable VSA® functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear a 
beep.
The traction control stops fully functioning, 
allowing the wheels to sp in more freely at low 
speed. The VSA ® OFF indicator will also come 
on and a message on the driver information 
interface
* informs you that the mode is 
changed.
To restore VSA ® functionality/features, press 
the  (VSA ® OFF) button until you hear a 
beep.
VSA ® is turned on every time you start the 
engine, even if you turned it off the last time 
you drove the vehicle.
■VSA ® On and Off1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System
Without VSA ®, your vehicle will  have normal braking 
and cornering ability, bu t it will not have VSA® 
traction and stability enhancement.
With the   button pressed, your vehicle will have 
normal braking and corn ering ability, but VSA® 
traction and stability enhancement becomes less 
effective.
When the   button is pre ssed, 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   button 
pressed if you are not able to free it without.
Immediately after  freeing your vehicle, be sure to 
press the   button again. We do not recommend 
driving your vehicle wi th the   button pressed 
(indicator on).
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.
The VSA ® OFF indicator may come on after re-
connecting the battery. Drive a short distance at 
more than 12 mph (20 km/h). The indicator should 
go off. If it does not, have your vehicle checked by a 
dealer.
VSA ® OFF  
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uLaneWatchTM*
Driving
■Customizing the La neWatch 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 light lever.
• Display Time after Turn Signal Off : Changes the length of time the LaneWatch 
display stays on after you pull the turn signal lever back.
• Reference Lines : Selects whether the reference  lines appear on the LaneWatch 
monitor.
• Display : Allows for display adjustments of items, such as brightness, contrast and 
black level. This setting is part of the  System setup group.
2Customized Features  P. 302
■Reference 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 farther away.
1LaneWatchTM*
The LaneWatch camera view  is restricted. Its unique 
lens makes objects on the screen look slightly 
different from what they are.
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.
•D o  n o t c o v er  t h e  c am e ra  le n s  wi th  l ab el s  o r s ti c ke rs  
of any kind.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
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1Reference Lines
The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close to 
your vehicle. As always, m ake sure to visually confirm 
the safety of a lane change before changing lanes.
The distance betwee n your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and 
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions 
and vehicle loading. For ex ample, 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 mirr or, or area around it is 
severely impacted, resulting in changing the 
camera angle.
•The LaneWatch display doe s not come on at all.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressu re 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. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to 
come on and a message to appear on  the driver information interface
*.
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressu re in all four tires.
2Checking Tires  P. 516
Make sure:
•The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in 
(N.
• The shift lever is in 
(P.
• The ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■TPMS Calibration
U.S. models
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving 
at low speed.
Conditions such as low  ambient temperature and 
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can 
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in 
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become  over-inflated in warmer 
weather.
The low tire pressure indica tor will not come on as a 
result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and 
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires  P. 516
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.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
under the following conditions:
•A compact spare tire is used.•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires, 
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at 
calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Coolant
Continued
Maintenance
Engine Coolant
This coolant is premixed with 50% an tifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any 
straight antifreeze or water.
We recommend you check the engine coolant  level every time you refuel. Check the 
reserve tank. Add the engine coolant accordingly.
1.Check the amount of coolant in the reserve 
tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the  MIN mark, 
add the specified coolant until it reaches 
the  MAX  mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Specified coolant: Ho nda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
■Checking the Coolant
1Engine Coolant
NOTICE
If temperatures c onsistently below  −22°F (−30°C) are 
expected, the coolant mixt ure should be changed to 
a higher concentration. Cons ult a dealer for more 
information.
If Honda antifreeze /coolant is not available, you may 
use another major brand non- silicate coolant as a 
temporary replacement. Check that it is a high quality 
coolant recommended for  aluminum engines. 
Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result 
in corrosion, causing the cooling system to 
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed 
and refilled wi th Honda antifreeze /coolant as soon as 
possible.
Do not add rust inhibitors  or other additives to your 
vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be compatible 
with the coolant or with the engine components.
MAX
MINReserve Tank
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uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine Stop
The ENGINE START/STOP  button may be used to stop the engine due to an 
emergency situation even while driving. If  you must stop the engine, do either of the 
following operations:
• Press and hold the  ENGINE START/STOP  button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button twice.
The steering wheel will not lock. However,  because turning off the engine disables 
the power assist the engine provides to  the steering and braking systems, it will 
require significantly more physical effort an d time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use 
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down  the vehicle and stop immediately in a 
safe place. With manual transmission  models you can also downshift the 
transmission to utilize engine braking.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE  OFF, move the shift lever to 
(P after the vehicle 
comes to a complete stop.
Then press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button twice without depressing the brake 
pedal.
The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Models with smart entry system
1 Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is 
absolutely necessary for th e engine to be switched 
off.
Continuously variable transmission models
Canadian continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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