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1Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield that could obs truct the FCW camera’s 
field of vision.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield 
within the FCW camera’s fi eld of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a 
genuine Honda replacem ent windshield. Making 
even minor repairs within th e camera’s field of vision 
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the winds hield, have a dealer 
recalibrate the camera. Prop er calibration of the FCW 
camera is necessary for the system to operate 
properly.
Beep The camera is located behind 
the rearview mirror.
The beeper sounds and 
the FCW indicator 
blinks until a possible 
collision is avoided.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW)*
Driving
■To change vehicle distance and  to turn the system on and off
Press the   (FCW) button to change FCW 
range.
Each time you press the button, the warning 
distance (the distance behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of you) setting cycles through 
FCW LONG , FCW NORMAL , and FCW 
SHORT  warning distance.
2Information Display Warning and 
Information Messages  P. 85
To turn the system on and off, press and hold 
the button until you hear a beep.
■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.
Once the conditions that caused FCW to sh ut off improve or are addressed (e.g., 
cleaning), the system comes back on.1 Automatic shutoff
To help reduce the likel ihood 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. Cove ring the camera can 
concentrate heat on the camera.
If the CAMERA 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 cool s down the area around 
the FCW system.
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uuWhen Driving uLane Departure Warning (LDW)*
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
Alerts you when the system determines it is possible of your vehicle unintentionally 
crossing over detected left or right side lane markings.
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected 
left or right side lane markings without a turn 
signal activated, LDW will give audible and 
visual alerts.
The beeper sounds and the LDW indicator 
blinks, letting you know that you need to take 
appropriate action.
■How the System Works
1Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LDW has limitations.
Over-reliance on LDW may result in a collision. It is 
always your responsibility to keep th e vehicle within 
your driving lane.
LDW only alerts you when lane drift is detected 
without a turn signal in us e. LDW may not detect all 
lane markings or  lane departures; a ccuracy will vary 
based on weather, speed and  lane marker condition. 
It is always your  responsibility to  safely operate the 
vehicle and avoid collisions.
* Not available on all models
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The system begins to search for lane mark ings when all the following conditions are 
met:
• The vehicle is traveling between at 45-90 mph (72-145 km/h).
• The vehicle is on a straight  or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not pressed.
The camera is located behind the rearview 
mirror.
Press the LDW button to turn the system on 
and off. u The indicator in the button comes on 
when the system is on.
■How the System Activates
■LDW Camera
1How the System Activates
LDW may automatically shut off and the LDW 
indicator comes and stays on.
2 Indicators P. 84
1LDW Camera
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the 
windshield that could obs truct the LDW camera’s 
field of vision.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield 
within the LDW camera’s fi eld of vision can cause the 
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we 
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a 
genuine Honda replacem ent windshield. Making 
even minor repairs within th e camera’s field of vision 
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield 
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the winds hield, have a dealer 
recalibrate the camera. Prop er calibration of the LDW 
camera is necessary for the system to operate 
properly.
To help reduce the likel ihood that high interior 
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut 
off, when parking, find a sh ady area or face the front 
of the vehicle away from the sun. Also, do not use a 
reflective sunshade that  can concentrate heat on the 
camera.
If the CAMERA 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 cool s down the area around 
the LDW system.
LDW Camera
■LDW On and Off
LDW Button Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic 
Stability Control (ESC), System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornerin g if the vehicle turns more or less than 
what was intended. It also assists in mainta ining traction on slippery surfaces. It does 
so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
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 ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System
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 pr essures as specified.
When the VSA ® 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 vehi cle checked by a dealer 
immediately.
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.
VSA® System 
Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel. 
To partially turn the VSA features on and off, 
press and hold it until you hear a beep.
The traction control stop s fully functioning, 
allows the wheels to sp in more freely at low 
speed. The VSA ® OFF indicator will also come 
on.
To turn it on again, 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 ® OFF Button1 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC), System
With the   button pressed, your vehicle will have 
normal braking and corn ering ability, but VSA® 
traction and stability enhancement becomes less 
effective.
In certain unusual  conditions when your vehicle gets 
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier 
to free it with the VSA ® temporarily switched off.
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 VSA ® off if 
you are not able to free it when the VSA ® is on.
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.
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 ® OFF Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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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. This will caus e the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to 
come on.
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 pressure in all four tires.
2 Checking Tires  P. 411
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 only
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 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 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. 411
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 uneve n load on the tires than 
the condition at calibration.
•Snow chains are used.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All models
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Press and hold the TPMS button until the low 
tire pressure/TPMS indi cator 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 pr ocess finishes 
automatically.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 TPMS Calibration
•TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is 
installed.
•The calibration process  requires approximately 30 
minutes of cumulative dr iving at speeds between 
30-60 mph (48-97 km/h).
•During this period, if the ignition is turned on*1 and 
the vehicle is not move d 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.
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 vehi cle 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.
TPMS Button
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
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