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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the electric parking brake switch is
pressed without depressing the brake pedal while
the electric parking brake is in operation.●Appears while driving - Press the electric parking
brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.
2 Parking Brake P. 549
Continuously
variable
transmission models
Manual transmission
models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the vehicle ahead of you resumes
driving, after your vehicle has been stopped
automatically by ACC.●Press the RES/+ or –/SET button or depress the
accelerator pedal to resume.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* P. 501
●Appears when the vehicle is stopped on a very steep
slope while ACC is in operation.●ACC has been automatically canceled.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* P. 501
●Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the
vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.●ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* P. 501
●Appears when the parking brake is applied
automatically while ACC is in operation.●ACC has been automatically canceled.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* P. 501
2 Parking Brake P. 549
●Appears when pressing the –/SET button while the
parking brake is applied.●ACC cannot be set.
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow* P. 501
2 Parking Brake P. 549
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Continued
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting
or position of the ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P. (Continuously
Variable Transmission models)
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P
(Continuously Variable Transmission
models) and the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 92
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
All models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear license
plate lightsCanadian models
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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 in AUTO or OFF .
• 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 headlight 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
* Not available on all models
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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 select Settings, then 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 features detail, refer to the following. 2 Customization flow P. 351
2 List of customizable options P. 359
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................................... 444
Towing a Trailer ................................ 450
When Driving
Starting the Engine .................. 451, 454
Precautions While Driving................. 459
Continuously Variable Transmission
*... 460
Shifting ............................ 461, 463, 468
ECON Mode
*................................... 472
Drive Mode Switch ........................... 473
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ................ 475
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 478
Limited Slip Differe ntial (LSD) ........... 479
2.0 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 480Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)*...................................... 482Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation*......... 486
Honda Sensing ®................................ 488
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 491
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow
*............................... 501
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*....... 518
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 533
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System ....................................... 541
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 546 Radar Sensor ................................... 548
Braking Brake System ................................... 549
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 556
Brake Assist System ......................... 557
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 558
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 560
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 562
How to Refuel ................................. 564
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing
CO
2 Emissions ................................ 566
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 567
* Not available on all models
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451Continued
Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g 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 transmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible 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 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.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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452
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 and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 549
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. 163
All models
■Starting to Drive1Starting 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 parki ng brake switch than by
releasing it with th e accelerator pedal.
Continuously variable transmission models
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