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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Display Day Mode
Adjusts the settings of the audio/information
screen.
2 Display Setup P. 273
—
Night Mode
Sound
Bass / Treble
Treble
Adjusts the settings of the audio speakers’ sound.
2 Adjusting the Sound P. 272—
Midrange
Bass
Subwoofer*
Balance / Fader
DTS Neural Surround*
Speed Volume Compensation
Vehicle TPMS Calibration
Cancels/Calibrates the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS). Calibrate
/Cancel
Driver Assist
System Setup Blind Spot Info
*Changes the setting for the blind spot information.
Audible And Visual
Alert*1/
Visual Alert
Head-up Warning
*Turns the head-up warning on and off. ON*1/OFF
Traffic Sign
Recognition System Select On/Off to indicate small displaying traffic
sign icon on the driver information interface and
the head-up display
*.
Small Icons ON
*1/
Small Icons OFF
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Driver Assist
System Setup Forward Collision
Warning Distance
Changes Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) alert distance. Normal
*1/
Short /
Long
ACC Forward Vehicle
Detect Beep Causes the system to
beep when the system
detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of
the ACC with Low Speed Follow range. ON
/OFF
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
Suspend Beep Causes the system to beep when Lane Keeping
Assist System (LKAS) is suspended.
ON
/OFF*1
Road Departure
Mitigation Setting Changes the setting fo
r the road departure
mitigation system. Normal*1/
Wide /
Warning Only /
Narrow
Driver Attention
Monitor Changes the setting for the driver attention
monitor. OFF
/Tactile Alert /
Tactile And Audible
Alert
*1
Meter Setup Language Selection
Changes the display language. English
*1/
Français /
Español
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)
Rear Seat Reminder
*Turns the Rear Seat Reminder feature on and off. ON*1/OFF
Adjust Alarm Volume Changes the alarm volume,
such as the buzzers,
warnings, turn signal sound, and so on. High
/Mid
*1/ Low
* Not available on all models

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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
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Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicl e is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information la bel attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer
*.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all a ccessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load
*.
2 Specifications P. 634, 636
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 634, 636
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
* Not available on all models

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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Preparation
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelin es. Check the load limits before driving.
■Total trailer weight
Maximum allowable weight of the trailer,
cargo, and everything in or on it must not
exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). Towing loads in
excess of this can seriously affect vehicle
handling and performance and can damage
the engine and drivetrain.
■Towing Load Limits
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
1 Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not av ailable, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by th e manufacturer), and the
tongue load.
Break-in Period.
Avoid towing a trailer dur ing your vehicle’s first
600 miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information 2 Vehicle Specifications P. 636
3WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total Load

uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using 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 minutes 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.
■Remote Engine Start*1Remote 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.
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.
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 starts
successfully. Exterior lights will not flash if
the engine does not start.
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Shifting
Change the shift positi on in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift button positions
■(P (parking) button
Park your vehicle in a safe place with the
power mode in ON, then apply the brakes and
press the
(P button to put the transmission in
Park.
The indicators on the sides of the
(P button
come on.
Automatic transmission models
1 Shifting
To prevent malfunction an d unintended engagement:
•Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
•Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
•Do not let passengers or ch ildren operate the shift
buttons.
The beeper sounds and the message appears on the
driver information interf ace when you depress the
accelerator pedal with the transmission in
( N.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 109
Put the transmission into
( D or (R with the brake
pedal depressed.
When shifting gears in extremely low temperatures
(−22°F/−30°C), there may be a short delay before the
shift position is indicated in the display. Always
confirm you are in the corr ect gear before driving.
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in seriou s injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the shift posi tion indicator.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Transmission is locked
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive
Used for:
●Normal driving (gears change between 1st and
10th automatically)
●Temporarily driving in the sequential mode●Driving in the sequential mode (when driving in
SPORT mode)
( P Button

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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information System*
Driving
Blind spot information System*
Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
When the system detects vehi cles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the
appropriate indicator comes on for a few se conds, providing assistance when you
change lanes.
■How the system works
1 Blind spot information System*
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the blind spot information
system has limitations. Over reliance on the blind spot
information system may result in a collision.
The blind spot information system alert indicator may
not come on under the following conditions:
•A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.
•A vehicle is parked in a side lane.•The speed difference betw een your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10
km/h).
•An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.
•A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a
motorcycle or other small vehicle.
3WARNING
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system wh en changing lanes.
Always look in your mi rrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.
Alert zone range
A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m) Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners
Alert ZoneA
B
C
●Your vehicle speed is
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h).
●The transmission is in (D.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
■When the system activates
You can change the distance ( Long/Normal /Short ) between vehicles at which the
system's earliest collision alert will come on through audio/information screen
setting options.
2 Customized Features P. 352
1When the system activates
The camera in the CMBS
TM is also designed to detect
pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection
limitations from the list. 2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations P. 462
The head-up warning uses a lens located at the front
end of the dashboard.
Do not cover the lens or spill any liquid on it.
Models with head-up display
Lens
The system provides visual and audible alerts of a possible collision, and stops if the
collision is avoided.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes, etc.).
Beep Head-up
Warning
Lights
*
Visual Alerts
Audible Alert
* Not available on all models