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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 540
Maximum Load Limit........................ 543
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation .......................... 546
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 550
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 551
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 552
Precautions While Driving................. 558
Automatic Transmission ................... 559
Shifting ............................................ 560
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 568
ECON Button ................................... 574 Intelligent Traction Management ..... 575Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 576
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 578
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 579
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 581
Blind spot information System
*........ 583
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 586
Honda Sensing ®................................ 588
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) .... 591Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ....... 602Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 618Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 627
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 632
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 637
Radar Sensor ................................... 639
Braking Brake System ................................... 640
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 646
Brake Assist System ......................... 647
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 648
Parking Sensor System
*................... 650
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 655
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 659
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 661
How to Refuel ................................. 662
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 664
* 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 ve hicle is 1,173 lbs (532 kg).
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 1,340 lbs (608 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label 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.
1Maximum 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. 762
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 762
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.
Models without second row center seat
Models with second row center seat
All models
Label Example
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
■To stop the engine1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•Another registered remo te 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 telematics unit* malfunctions.
•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 remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the remote.
•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 tailgate is
unlocked.
•Any door is open.
•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 comes on if there
is a problem with the emissions control systems.
Press and hold the
button for one second.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote
is out of the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if
the engine stops successfully.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilation is activated*.
When it is cold outside:
•The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
•The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.
•The seat heaters and heated steering wheel* are
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 256
2 Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation
* P. 258
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not change the gear position while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functi ons will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not select
( N while driving as you will lose engine
braking (and accelera tion) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select
(N, then release the button to display (Neutral) (N hold mode on the driver
information interface.
3. Press and hold
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in car wash mode which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If the ENGINE STOP/START button is pressed
after car wash mode has been activated, the
power mode will change to ACCESSORY and
a message will be displayed on the driver
information interface. u For 15 minutes the gear position remains
in
(N with the power mode in
ACCESSORY. After that, the position
automatically changes to
(P and the
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to
(P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The
(P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always shift to
(P
when car wash mode is no longer
needed.
1 If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
NOTICE
When transmission is too hot, carwash mode may
not be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.
The transmission may not stay in
(N position while
the following indicator is on:
•Transmission system indicator.
•Malfunction indicator lamp.•Charging system indicator.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 10th gears without removing
your hands from the steering wheel. The tr ansmission will switch to the sequential
mode.
■When the transmi ssion is in (D:
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the sequential mode
gear selection indicator will come on.
When the vehicle goes into the sequential mode by
(- paddle shifter and the lower
gear is available, the trans mission properly selects single or double gear change.
Once you start traveling at a constant sp eed, the sequential mode will automatically
switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go off.
Hold the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.
■When the transmission is in (S:
The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the M (sequential mode) indicator
and sequential mode gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engi ne speed reaches near the tachometer’s
red zone, the transmission automatica lly shifts up to the next gear.
You can cancel this mode by holding the
(+ paddle shifter for two seconds. When
the sequential mode is canceled, the sequential mode indicator and sequential
mode gear selection indicator go off.
■Sequential Mode
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
Driving
Auto Idle Stop
To help maximize fuel econ omy, the engine automatica lly stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmen tal and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator (green) comes on at this time.
The environmental and vehicle conditions that
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are
varied.
2Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 570,
571
The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator
(green) goes off.
2 The Engine Automatically Restarts When:
P. 571
The Auto Idle Stop suspend indicator comes
on and a message appears on the driver
information interface when the Auto Idle Stop
system cannot be activated.
2 Indicators P. 88
If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator comes on, a buzzer sounds to notify
you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in
operation.
1Auto Idle Stop
The 12-volt battery insta lled in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the 12-volt ba ttery life, and prevent
Auto Idle Stop from activati ng. If you need to replace
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified
type. Ask a dealer for more details.
The duration of the Au to Idle Stop operation:
•Increase in the ECON mode, compared to when
the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.
2ECON Button P. 574
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)
Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator
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