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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Meter
SetupLanguage Selection
Changes the displayed language on the multi-
information display. English
*1/
French /
Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F
*1
~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C
*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A and
average fuel economy A. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B and
average fuel economy B. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset*1
Reverse Alert Tone Turns the audible notification on and off when you put
the transmission into (R. On
/Off*1
Auto Engine Idle Stop
Guidance Screen Turns the engine idle-stop guidance displayed in the
meter display on and off during the auto engine idle-
stop system is in operation.
On
/Off*1
Adjust Alarm Volume Changes the alarm volume,
such as the buzzers,
warnings, turn signal sound, and so on. High
/Mid*1/Low

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 358
Towing a Trailer ................................ 366
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 377
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 379
Precautions While Driving................. 385
Automatic Transmission ................... 387
Shifting ............................................ 388
ECON Mode .................................... 396
Intelligent Traction Management...... 397
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 399
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ..............404
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 406 Intelligent Variable To
rque Management (i-
VTM4
TM) AWD System*.................. 407
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 408
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 410
Blind spot information System
*........... 412
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 415
Honda Sensing ®................................ 417
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 420
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 432
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 445
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ... 454
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 459
Radar Sensor ................................... 461
Braking Brake System ................................... 462
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 464
Brake Assist System ......................... 465
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 466
Parking Sensor System
*................... 467
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 471
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 475
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 477
How to Refuel ................................. 478
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 480
* Not available on all models

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Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the 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.
• Shift to the
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
When retrieving a boat from the water, we recommend using the sequential shift
mode
(S to utilize the trans missions lower gears.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 562
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
1Driving in Hilly Terrain
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically up shift, even in the sequential shift
mode.
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uuOff-Highway Driving Guidelines uAvoiding Trouble
Driving
Avoiding Trouble
• Check Out Your Vehicle before you leave the pavement and make sure that all
scheduled maintenance has been comple ted. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tires, an d check the tire pressures.
• Remember the route you choose presents limit s (too steep or bumpy), you have
limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and
power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in
a hazardous situation.
• Accelerating and Braking should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start
or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.
• Avoiding Obstacles and Debris in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover
or damage to your suspension or other components.
• Driving on Slopes increases your risk of a rollover, particularly if you attempt to
drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight up or down a slope is usually
the safest. If you can’t clearly see all cond itions or obstacles on a slope, walk it
before you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it.
Find another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around.
Back down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.
• Crossing a Stream - Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water
in your route (a small stream or large pu ddle, for example), evaluate it carefully
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The
water can get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and
causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.
• If You Get Stuck , carefully go in the direction that you think will get you
unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this will only make things worse and could
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need
to be towed. Front and rear tow hooks are provided for this purpose.

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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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.
■Stopping the Engine1Starting the Engine
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. 132

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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the smart entry remote.
■Remote Engine Start1Remote Engine Start
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.
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.
•You do not press and hold the button
within 5 seconds after the button is pressed.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide ga s is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.

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■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 and hold the button. u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.1Remote Engine Start
•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is any 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 smart entry remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the smart entry
remote.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The security system alarm is not set.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The hood is open, or any door, or the trunk is
unlocked.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•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.
Press the button, then press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed. Go within the range,
and try again.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine does not
start.

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1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button
simultaneously.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 462
3.Put the transmission into (D. Select (R when reversing.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■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, or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting 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.
When the engine was started using the smart entry
remoteWhen the engine was started using the smart entry 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 steep or slippe ry slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.