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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 77)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Immobilizer System
Indicator/Security
System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator/
Transmission System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada Temperature Gauge
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
System Message
Indicator
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
Ambient Meter
Gauges (P 108)/Driver Information Interface (P 109)/System Indicators (P 78)
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator
*
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary.
To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.
To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.
■How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam
If you turn the au to high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.
Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.
AUTO Position
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 416
Towing a Trailer ................................ 421
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 422, 425
Precautions While Driving................. 430
Continuously Variable Transmission ..... 431
Shifting .................................... 432, 434
ECON Mode .................................... 438
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 439
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 441
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*.. 442
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation*........ 446
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 448
Honda Sensing ®................................ 450
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 453
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................. 463
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 479
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 487
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 491
Radar Sensor.................................... 493 Braking
Brake System ................................... 494
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 499
Brake Assist System ......................... 500
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 501
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 503
Refueling ........................................... 505
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 508
Turbo Engine Vehicle*...................... 509
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
424
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.
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.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the br ake pedal, put the transmission into
(D. Select
(R when reversing.
3. 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. 494
■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 foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into
(D, (S, or (L* when facing uphill, or (R when facing
downhill, then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the transmission position is
changed from
(P before the ENGINE START/STOP
button is pressed. Follow step 1 when starting 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.
When the engine was started using the button on
the smart entry remoteWhen the engine was started using the button on 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 is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA ® is
switched off.
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
464
Driving
■How to activate the system1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 491
When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with
Low Speed Follow and the Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) are either turned on or off.
ACC with Low Speed Follow may not work properly
under certain conditions.
2 ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations P. 469
When not using ACC with Low Speed Follow: Turn
off adaptive cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This
also will turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS).
Do not use ACC with Low Speed Follow under the
following conditions:
•On roads with heavy traf fic or while driving in
continuous stop and go traffic.
•On roads with sharp turns.•On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such
cases, ACC with Low Speed Follow will not apply
the brakes to maintain the set speed.
•On roads with toll collection facilities or other
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking
areas, or faci lities with driv e through access.
How to use
■Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel.
ACC (green) is on in the instrument panel.
ACC with Low Speed Follow is ready to use.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Front Sensor Camera
492
Driving
1Front Sensor Camera
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the winds hield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Index
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 497
Indicator ............................................ 80, 497
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ............................................ 80, 497
Automatic Lighting .................................. 159
Average Fuel Economy ............................. 112
Average Speed .......................................... 112
B
Battery....................................................... 558
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 589
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 583
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 558
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 560
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 38
Beverage Holders ...................................... 184
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 224, 280
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 355, 382
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 74
Brake System ............................................. 494
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 499
Automatic Brake Hold.............................. 497
Brake Assist System ................................. 500
Fluid ........................................................ 534
Foot Brake ............................................... 496
Indicator (Amber)............................... 79, 592
Indicator (Red) ........................... 78, 591, 592
Parking Brake .......................................... 494
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 168
Built-in Key ................................................ 128 Bulb Replacement
.................................... 536
Brake Lights, Tail/Rear Si de Marker Lights, Rear
Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up Lights ... 543
Fog Lights ............................................... 538
Front Side Marker Lights.......................... 541
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 540
Headlights ............................................... 536
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 544
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 542
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 544
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 542
Taillights.................................................. 544
Bulb Specifications ........................... 604, 606
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 75
Carrying Cargo ................................. 417, 419
Certification Label .................................... 608
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 536
Charging System Indicator ................. 82, 589
Child Safety ................................................. 62
Childproof Door Locks............................. 140
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 144
Child Seat .................................................... 62
Booster Seats ............................................ 74
Child Seat for Infants................................. 64
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 65
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 69 Larger Children ......................................... 73
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 64
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 66
Using a Tether .......................................... 71
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 140
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 565
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 563
Climate Control System ........................... 193
Changing the Mode................ 193, 194, 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 197
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 562
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 196
Sensors ................................................... 200
Synchronization Mode ............................ 199
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 193
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 453
Coat Hooks ............................................... 190
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 453
Compact Spare Tire .................. 573, 605, 607
Console Compartment ............................. 183
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping................................................. 431
Fluid ....................................................... 533
Kickdown ............................................... 431
Operating the Shift Lever .......... 24, 433, 435
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 586
Shifting ........................................... 432, 434
Controls .................................................... 125
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