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Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If you press the button dur ing Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Tri-zone climate control system
1Using Automatic Climate Control
Press the FRONT CLIMATE button to display A/C,
MODE, and fan control information on the audio/
information screen for several seconds. Select icon to
turn on or off A/C, change the vent mode, or change
the fan speed.
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains ac tive. If you do not want
air-conditioning suspended, press Auto Idle Stop OFF
button to cancel idle-stop.
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that were pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on AUTO, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
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■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculat es air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If you press the button dur ing Auto Idle Stop, the
engine restarts automatically.
1 To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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uuBlu-ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System*uPlaying a DVD/Blu-rayTM
Features
Playing a DVD/Blu-rayTM
To play a DVD or Blu-rayTM, insert a DVD or Blu-rayTM into the lower slot of the front
audio system, and select Rear in the audio/information screen.
u The system automatically starts the DVD or Blu-ray
TM. DVD or Blu-rayTM is
available for the rear seat passenger only.
■System Controls
(Power) Button
Press to turn the Blu-ray/DVD rear entertainment system
on or off.
(Home) Button
Press to display the home screen. (Light) Button
Press to illuminate the buttons for a few seconds.
/ Buttons
Press to change chapters.
(Play/Pause) Button
Press to pause or play a DVD or Blu-rayTM.
(Stop) Button
Press to stop a DVD or Blu-rayTM.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Red/Green/Yellow/Blue Button
Press to use on a DVD or Blu-ray
TM menu.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the pr evious display or operation.
, , , and ENTER Buttons
Use , , , or to highlight a menu item, and
press the ENTER button to make a selection.34
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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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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator comes on for 15 seconds when
you press the electric parking brake
switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The engine will crank until it starts.1 Starting 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.
Bring the remote close to the ENGINE START/STOP
button if the battery in the remote is weak. 2 If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 735
The engine may not start if the remote is subjected to
strong radio waves.
Do not hold the ENGINE START/STOP button to
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
■Stopping the Engine1Starting the Engine
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. 191
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on 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 with Vehicle Feedback*1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
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.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remote engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•The battery temp is too low or the battery charge is
too low.
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, then press and
hold the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed. Go within the range,
and try again.
Some exterior lights will
not flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
Some exterior lights flash
six times if the engine runs
successfully.
* Not available on all models
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