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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Featur
es Description Selectable Settings
Audio
FM/AM
HD Radio Mode*Selects whether the audio system automatically
switches to the digital radio waves or receives the
analog waves only.
Auto*1/Analog Only
RDS INFOTurns on and off the RDS information.On /Off*1
SXM*
Tune StartTurns on and off, starts the song from the
beginning as you chan ge preset stations.On*1/Off
SportsFlash
Setup
InterruptTurns on and off the sports alert function.Off /On(one time) /
On(continue)*1
Favorite
TeamSelects your favorite sports teams.
2 Live Sports Alert P. 275—
Interrupt
BeepCauses the system to beep when the sports alert
is notified.On*1/ Off
Traffic & Weather SetupSelects the region you want to receive the
information.—
Multiple Channel Mix
PresetTurns multiple channel mix preset on and off.On /Off*1
FM/AM mode
SiriusXM® mode
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 426
Towing a Trailer ................................ 431
When Driving
Starting the Engine .................. 432, 435
Precautions While Driving................. 440
Continuously Variable Transmission*... 441
Shifting ............................ 442, 444, 448
SPORT Mode*.................................. 451
ECON Mode*................................... 452
Adaptive Damper System*............... 453
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 454
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 456 Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
*.......... 456Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 457Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 461
LaneWatch
TM*.................................. 463
Honda Sensing ®................................ 465
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 468
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
*............................... 478
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 494
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 509
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 517Front Sensor Camera ....................... 521 Radar Sensor ................................... 523
Braking Brake System ................................... 524
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 530
Brake Assist System ......................... 531
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 532
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 534
Refueling ........................................... 536
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 539
Turbo Engine Vehicle*...................... 540
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving 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.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 429
•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 not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driv ing and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock both doors and the trunk.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the front head restraint*1, too.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 181
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints P. 187
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 177
*1: Models without SPORT mode
■Interior Checks1 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 trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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uuWhen Driving uContinuously Variable Transmission*
Driving
Continuously Variable Transmission*
The engine runs at a higher id le speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator peda l while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, es pecially on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the under spoiler:•Parking the vehicle by a parking block•Parallel parking along the road shoulder
•Driving toward the bottom of a hill
•Driving up or down to a different surface level
(such as a road shoulder)
•Driving on a rutted or bumpy road
•Driving on a road with potholes
Models with SPORT mode
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uSPORT Mode*
Driving
SPORT Mode*
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
With SPORT mode activated, the driver can enjoy enhanced engine response, and
greater stability and handling.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time yo u start the engine, even if you turned it
on the last time you drove the vehicle.
1 SPORT Mode*
The mode may not be able to be changed under
some driving conditions. If mode change is necessary,
reduce speed or cornering speed.
This message will also appear if you try to change
mode when there is a vehicle system failure.
SPORT Button
SPORT
Mode Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAdaptive Damper System*
Driving
Adaptive Damper System*
Constantly controls your vehicle’s front a nd rear dampers according to current road
conditions, vehicle speed and steering operation.
You can change handling response by turning the SPORT mode on.
2 SPORT Mode* P. 451
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uAgile Handling Assist
Driving
Agile Handling Assist
Lightly brakes selective wheels, as needed , when you turn the steering wheel, and
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
LSD (limited slip differential) is a type of differential that delivers extra torque to the
wheel or the wheels with the most tractio n to minimize wheel slip and maintain
control of the vehicle.
1 Agile Handling Assist
The agile handling assist ca nnot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, the agil e handling assist does not
activate.
You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.
Models with SPORT mode
1 Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
NOTICE
Make sure both front tires of your vehicle are of the
same brand and specified si ze, and have equal wear.
Otherwise, the LSD may not function properly.
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause occasional metallic knocking noise in the
engine and will result in decreased engine performance.
Use of a gasoline with a pump octane less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most ca ses, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Unleaded premium gasoline, pump octane number 91 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is ble nded with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gaso line containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
Models without SPORT mode
Models with SPORT mode
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