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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
*1:Default Setting
*2:Except Manual transmission modelsSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Door/Window
Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for
the automatic locking
feature.OFF /With Ve hicle
Speed*1/ Shift From P
Key and Remote
Unlock ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of the remote or built-in
key.Driver Door Only*1/
All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.ON*1/ OFF
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
30sec*1/ 60sec /90sec
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically.
OFF /All Doors When
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/ All Doors
When Shifted to
Park
*2/ All Doors
With IGN OFF
Walk Away Auto
Lock*Changes the settings for the auto lock function
when you walk away from the vehicle.ON /OFF*1
Maintenance
Info.Select Reset ItemsResets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service.—
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 456
Towing a Trailer ................................ 461
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 467
Precautions While Driving................. 475
Automatic Transmission
*/Continuously
Variable Transmission*................... 476
Shifting .................... 477, 484, 486, 490
SPORT Mode
*.................................. 493
ECON Button ................................... 494
Adaptive Damper System
*............... 495Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System.......................................... 496
Agile Handling Assist ............................. 498Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 499Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 503
Blind spot information System
*........... 505
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 508
Honda Sensing ®................................ 510
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 513
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
*............................... 522
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 539
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 554
Road Departure Mi tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 562
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 566
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 572
Radar Sensor ................................... 574
Braking Brake System ................................... 575
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 585
Brake Assist System ......................... 586
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 587
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 598
Refueling ........................................... 601
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 604
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 605
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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits P. 461
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressure of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
2.0 L engine models
1 Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
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Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 697
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1.Put the transmission into neutral.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
■Extended towing
If you tow more than eight hours in one day, you should repeat the “When Your
Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome” at least every eight hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from
running down.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1 Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.
Manual transmission models
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on for 30 seconds when you pull up the
electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1 Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded device is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 183Automatic transmission models
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal

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Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• If the transmission is in neutral, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• If the transmission is in any gear other than neutral, depress the clutch pedal, then
press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
■Stopping the Engine
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered remo te is in the vehicle.
•There is an antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The security system alarm is not set.
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the remote.•The security system alarm is activated.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
•You press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the brake pedal.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
•You press the shift lever release button.
Automatic transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Press and hold the
button for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.
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Driving
1. While depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into
(D. Select
(R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake indicator (red) goes off.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into
(D, (S* or (L* when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal, a nd put the transmission into
(1 when facing uphill, or (R
when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
1Starting to Drive
The engine stops when th e transmission is taken out
of
( P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed. Follow the step 1 when starting to drive.
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake sw itch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.
When the engine was started using the button on the
remote
When the engine was started using the button on the remote
When the engine was started in any case
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very st eep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
Automatic transmission/Continuousl y variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models