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uuSliding Doors uOpening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
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Controls
■Outer handles
Pull up on the outer handle toward you. The
sliding door starts opening or closing.
When the power sliding door is locked, pulling
the outer handle unlocks all the doors and
tailgate while the remote is in your possession.
The power sliding door handle you pull
operates the door automatically.
While a power sliding door is in operation, if
you pull its handle, the beeper sounds and the
operation stops.
Pull the same handle ag ain, the power sliding
door reverses direction.
■Door Handles1 Opening/Closing the Power Sliding Doors*
The beeper will sound and the power sliding door will
not open if you pull the inner or outer handle under
the following conditions:
•The power mode is in ON.•The transmission is not in ( P.
•The brake pedal is released.
•The parking brake is released.
If you leave the power sliding door half open on a
steep hill with the engine off, the door starts to slide
down toward the hill bottom after 30 minutes. While
the door slides down, the beeper sounds.
Outer Handle
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.
•The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indica tor does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.1Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 637
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor Camera
Light Switch
Auto High-
Beam
Indicator
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Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the proced ures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you fo r flashing the high beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the auto high-be am, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operati on does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has detected dense fog.
Switching to high beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
•Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
• There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
• There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
Switching to low beam:
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
•Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
• There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
• There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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 windshield 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*1/AUTO*2, LO,
HI)
Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ri ng to adjust wiper
operation.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in th is condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defrost er or heated windshield
*
to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
NOTICE
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
MIST
INT
*1/AUTO*2
OFF
LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe Pull to
use
washer.
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
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Controls
■When charging does not start
Perform one of the solution s in the following table.
IndicatorCauseSolution
Slow Blink
There is an obstacle(s) between
the charging area and the
device.Remove the
obstacle(s).
The device is not within the
charging area. Move the device to the
center of the charging
area where is
located.
Fast BlinkThe wireless charger is faulty.
Turn the vehicle off
and back on. If the
indicator still blinks,
contact a dealer.
1
Wireless Charger*
Using the audio/informati on screen, you can disable
the wireless ch arger function.
2 Customized Features P. 465
This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the system
for a long time when the engine is not running. This may
weaken the battery, making it difficult to start the engine.
When using the wireless charger, check the user’s manual
that came with the compatible device you want to charge.
3CAUTION
Metal objects between the charge pad and
the device to be charged will get hot and
can burn you.
•Always remove foreign objects from the
charge pad before charging the device.
• Be sure the surface is clear of dust and
other debris before charging.
• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks,
etc.) on the charger and the device.
• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol, benzine or
thinner for cleaning the charge pad.
• Do not cover the system with towels,
clothing, or other objects while charging
etc.
• Avoid spraying aeros ols which may come
in contact with the charge pad surface.
* Not available on all models
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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 uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 543
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 166
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Seats P. 222
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer and Third Row Outer Head
Restraints Positions P. 235
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Mirrors P. 219
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 218
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
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