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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uFog Lights*
Controls
Fog Lights*
When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
• The headlight switch is off.
• The headlight switch is in AUTO.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch or setting the power mode to VEHI CLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Fog Light Switch
Models without default AUTO position switch
Models with default AUTO position switch
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
1. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
2. Fold the seat-back down.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open. 2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 73
To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, m ake sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 58
Make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Release
Lever
Release Lever
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Features
Customized Features
Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.
■How to customize
While the vehicle is at a complete st op with the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, press the
button, and then select Settings and select a setting item.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Customized Features
When you customize settings:
•Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•Shift to (P.
•Set the parking brake.
To customize other features, select Settings.
2 List of customizable options P. 343
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Models with Display Audio
Audio/Information Screen
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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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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 15 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Check that the tr ansmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possibl e to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting 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 altitudes 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.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
3. Turn the ignition switch to START (e
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the shift lever in
(D. Select (R
when reversing.
2. With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake indicator goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 524
1Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START
(e for more than 10
seconds.
•If the engine does not sta rt right away, wait for at
least 30 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 30 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
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. 153
All models
■Starting to Drive
1Starting 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.
Continuously variable transmission models
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Driving
■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.
Depress the clutch pedal, and shift to on e of the forward gears when facing uphill,
or
(R when facing downhill, then release the brake pedal.
Put the transmission into
(D, (S, or (L when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry slope, and
will 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.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
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