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455uu Before Driving u Driving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.2 Maximum Load Limit P. 457
• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do no t let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 176
• Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.2 Adjusting the Seats P. 210
2 Adjusting the Front and Rear Outer *
Head Restraint Positions P. 216
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position. 2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 208
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 207■ Interior Checks 1 Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the tr unk or tow a trailer *
, have the
aiming readjusted at a de aler or by a qualified
technician.
* Not available on all models

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469uu When Driving u Starting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the remote.
■ To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the
button, then press an d hold the button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.■ Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback * 1 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback *
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
• You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
• The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
• The transmission is in a position other than ( P
.
• The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.3
WARNING Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.Press the button, th en press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once. Go within the range,
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models

uu Honda Sensing ® u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) *
540
Driving The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of th ese conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
■ Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
■ Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
■ Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, m ud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the radar sensor cover is dirty.
• When the front of the vehicle tilts up due to heavy cargo in the trunk or rear seats.
• When tire chains *
are installed.■ ACC Conditions and Limitations 1 ACC Conditions and Limitations
For directions on the prop er handling of the radar
sensor, refer to the following page.
2 Radar Sensor P. 570
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 568
Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a
mild detergent.
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the MAIN
button and take your vehicle to a dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the sy stem (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).
If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the
following situations, the ra dar sensor may not work
properly. Have your vehi cle checked by a dealer:
• The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock,
embankment, etc.
• You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.
• Your vehicle has a frontal collision.
* Not available on all models

663Handling the Unexpected This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
Tools
Types of Tools .................................. 664
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 665
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine ........................ 671
If the Remote Battery is Weak ....... 672
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 673
Jump Starting .................................... 674
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 677
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 679 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Warning Appears ... 681
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 681
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 682
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 683
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 684
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 685 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 686
If the Transmission I ndicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message ............ 687
Fuses
Fuse Locations ................................. 688
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 692
Emergency Towing ........................... 693
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill
Door ................................................. 694
When You Cannot Open the Trunk ... 695
Refueling ........................................... 697

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Handling the Unexpected ToolsTypes of Tools 1 Types of Tools
The tools are stored in the trunk.
Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle FunnelJack Handle Bar
Tool Case Jack

666 uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected 1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk.
3. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench and jack
handle bar out of the tool case.
4. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
5. Place a wheel block or rock in the front and
rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.■ Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
Tool Case
Spare Tire
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.

uu If a Tire Goes Flat u Changing a Flat Tire
670
Handling the Unexpected 1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. Afte r driving for a few miles (kilometers), Tire
Pressure Monitor System Problem. Ch eck Tire Pressure. See Your Dealer. will
appear on the driver information interface and the indicator will start blinking for a
short time and then stay on; however, this is normal and is no cause for concern.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 497■ Storing the Flat Tire 1 Storing the Flat Tire
3
WARNING Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.Center Cap
Spacer Cone
Wing Bolt
For
compact
spare tire For
full-size
tire
■ TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire

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Handling the Unexpected When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Pull the release handle toward you.
u The fuel fill door unlocks.
3. Open the fuel fill door. 2 How to Refuel P. 598
■ What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door 1 When You Cannot Unlo ck the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Release Handle