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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models without adaptive damper system
*2:Models with adaptive damper system
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
SPORT Mode
Indicator
• Comes on when you press the
SPORT button.
• The ambient meter remains lit up in
red as long as sp ort mode is on.
2SPORT Mode P. 471
*1
*2
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Blinks when you fail to steer the vehicle. The beeper
sounds simultaneously if selected by customization.• Operate the steering whee l to resume the LKAS.
•Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a
system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously if
selected by customization.• If any other system indicators come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 82
•Appears if there is a pr oblem with the adaptive
damper system.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Your vehicle will
have normal damping ability without the adaptive
damper feature.
• Appears if the ECON mode or SPORT mode cannot
be changed due to certai n situations, such as a
system error or adverse driving conditions.
2 ECON Button P. 475
2 SPORT Mode P. 471
Models with adaptive damper system
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Controls
Adjusting the Seats
Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible
while allowing you to maintain full control of
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright,
well back in the seat and be able to
adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far
back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
■Adjusting the front power seat(s)*
1Adjusting the Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
and Transport Cana da recommend that drivers allow
at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Always make seat adjustments before driving.
3WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result
in serious injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front
airbags as possible while maintaining
control of the vehicle.
Move back.
Allow sufficient
space.
■Adjusting the Seat Positions
Horizontal Position
Adjustment
Height Adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)
Seat-back Angle
Adjustment
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
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Features
While listening to other channel, you can re ceive sports alerts such as scores from
your favorite teams.
■To set up a favorite team 1.Select Settings .
2. Select Sports Notifications Setup .
3. Select Favorite Teams .
4. Select + Add Favorite Team .
5. Select a team.
■To set up an alert message
1. Select Settings .
2. Select Sports Notifi cations Setup .
3. Select Notifications.
4. Select Game Notifications or SportsFlash Game Play Notifications .
5. Select Notifications.
6. Select ON.
7. Select a favorite team.
■Live Sports Alert1Live Sports Alert
The Pop-up appears and notifies you of a sports alert
function.
1To set up a favorite team
Sports alerts cut in only when SiriusXM ® mode is on.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
Features
Change the SiriusXM ® settings.
1. Select Settings .
2. Select an option.
• TuneMix: Turns multiple channel mix preset on and off.
• Tune Mode: Choose whether to group by category or channel number when
changing channels.
• Scan Mode: Select the scan mode from all channels or presets.
• Tune Start: Start the currently playing song at the beginning when you switch to
a music channel preset.
• Sports Notifications Setup: Set to receive sports alerts such as scores from your
favorite teams.
2 Live Sports Alert P. 304
•Traffic & Weather Now Setup: Set to receive traffic and weather information.
2Traffic and Weather Information P. 305
•Manage Program Alerts: Change settings for the alert function.
2Manage Program Alert P. 307
■SiriusXM® Settings
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 452
Towing a Trailer ................................ 457
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 458
Precautions While Driving................. 464
Transmission .................................... 464
Shifting ............................................ 465
SPORT Mode.................................... 471
Deceleration Paddle Selector ............ 472
ECON Button ................................... 475
Acoustic Vehicle Al erting System ...... 476
Adaptive Damper System
*............... 477Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 478
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 480
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 481
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 484
Blind spot information (BSI) System*... 486High Voltage Battery ........................ 489
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 490
Honda SensingTM
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 493
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (LSF) ......................... 502
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 518
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 526
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 530
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 536
Radar Sensor ................................... 538
Braking Brake System ................................... 539
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 546
Brake Assist System ......................... 547
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 548
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 558
Refueling ........................................... 561
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 564
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift button positions
1Shifting
While the High Voltage battery level is full, or the
High Voltage battery temperature is low,
regenerative braking ma y become less effective.
To prevent malfunc tion and unintended
engagement:
•Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
•Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
•Do not let passengers or ch ildren operate the shift
buttons.
You may occasionally find th at it takes longer than
usual for the vehicle to st art moving when you select
(R, release the brake peda l, and/or depress the
accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High
Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not
indicate a vehicle malfunction.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in seriou s injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the shift posi tion indicator.
Park
Used when parking or turning the power
on or off.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
●Used for normal driving.●The deceleration paddle selector can be
used temporarily.
●The deceleration paddle selector can be
used when SPORT mode is on.
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode
Driving
SPORT Mode
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling
*.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for
driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you start the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
SPORT Button SPORT
Mode Indicator
Press
Models without adaptive
damper system
Models with adaptive
damper system
* Not available on all models
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