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uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
Driving Safely with a Trailer
• Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.
• Make sure that all the weights and load in  the vehicle and trailer are within limits.
2Towing Load Limits  P. 546
•Securely attach the hitch, safety chains,  and other necessary parts to the trailer.
• Securely store all the items in and on the tr ailer so that they do not shift while 
driving.
• Check if the lights and brakes on  the trailer are working properly.
• Check the pressure of the traile r tires, including the spare.
• Turn off the Auto Idle Stop syst em using the Auto Idle Stop OFF button. The 
trailer weight can affect your vehicle’s br ake effectiveness if Auto Idle Stop is 
activated on a hill while towing a trailer.
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
• Use the 
(D position when towing a trailer on level roads.
• Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.
• Allow more time and distance for braking.
• Do not brake or turn suddenly.
■Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
1Driving Safely with a Trailer
Operating speed when towing a trailer must not 
exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel 
chocks at each of the trailer’s tires.
Remember to unhitch the tra iler before changing a 
flat tire. Ask the trailer sales or rental agency where 
and how to store the trailer’s spare tire.
1 Towing Speeds and Gears
When towing a fixed-sided  trailer (e.g., camper), do 
not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h). At higher speeds, the 
trailer may sway or af fect vehicle handling.
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Driving
To select the tire pressure monitor, please 
follow the following st eps using the buttons 
on the steering wheel.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Press the   (home) button.
3. Press the  /  button repeatedly until   
Maintenance  appears.
4. Press the ENTER  button and select  Tire 
Pressure  by pressing the  /  button.
5. Press the ENTER  button and the tire 
pressure appears on the driver information 
interface.
The pressure for each tire is displayed in psi.
Tire Pressures Low is displayed when a tire 
has significantly low pressure. The specific tire 
is displayed on the screen.
■Tire Pressure Monitor1 Tire Pressure Monitor
The pressure displayed on the driver information 
interface can be slightly  different from the actual 
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a 
significant di fference between the two values, or if 
the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator and the 
message on the driver info rmation interface do not 
go off after you have inflated  the tire to the specified 
pressure, have the system checked by a dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitor Problem  may appear if you 
drive with the compact spare tire, or there is a 
problem with the TPMS.
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
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Driving
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong  sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or  suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle is  towing a trailer.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
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uu Honda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Driving
The system may automatically shut off  and the   indicator will come on under 
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions  are listed below. Other 
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 637
2 Radar Sensor  P. 639
■Environmental conditions
Driving in bad weather (r ain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected 
lights, road spra y, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong  sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or  suspension modifications.
• Tire chains are installed.
■ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations1ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or 
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly 
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the   
button and take your  vehicle to a dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any 
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning 
message appears too frequently).
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uu Honda Sensing ®u Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Driving
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the  headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet 
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
Lane void of lines at junction
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uu Honda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 
reflected lights, road  spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings  are visible on the roadway due to road 
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing  lines (e.g., such as at an intersection 
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle  is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail,  pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked  or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet 
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong  sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or  suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is  towing a trailer.
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uu Honda Sensing ®u Traffic Sign Recognition System
Driving
The traffic sign recognition system may not be  able to recognize the traffic sign in 
the following cases.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• There are portions remaining to be wiped.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong  sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or  suspension modifications.
■Environmental conditions
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflec ted onto the roadway.
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• When you drive in the shad ows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Driving at night, in dark areas such as long tunnels.
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• A vehicle in front of you is traveling flying up spray or snow.
■Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations1Traffic Sign Recognition System  Conditions and Limitations
When the traffic sign recognition system 
malfunctions,   appears on the driver information 
interface. If this message  does not disappear, have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your tire s must be of the proper type and size, in 
good condition with adequate  tread, and properly inflated.
■Inflation guidelines
Properly inflated tires provide the best  combination of handling, tread life, and 
comfort. Refer to the driver’s doorjamb labe l or specifications page for the specified 
pressure.
Underinflated tires wear unev enly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and 
are more likely to fail from overheating.
Overinflated tires make your vehicle ride ha rshly, are more prone to road hazards, 
and wear unevenly.
Every day before you drive, look at each of  the tires. If one looks lower than the 
others, check the pressure with a tire gauge.
At least once a month or before long trips , use a gauge to measure the pressure in 
all tires, including the spare. Even tires in good condition can lose 1-2 psi (10-20 kPa, 
0.1-0.2 kgf/cm
2) per month.
■Inspection guidelines
Every time you check inflation, also examine the tires and valve stems. Look for:
• Bumps or bulges on the side or in the tread. Replace the tire if you find any cuts, 
splits, or cracks in the side of the tire . Replace it if you see fabric or cord.
• Remove any foreign objects  and inspect for air leaks.
• Uneven tread wear. Have a deal er check the wheel alignment.
• Excessive tread wear.
2 Wear Indicators  P. 704
•Cracks or other damage around valve stem.
1Checking Tires
Measure the air pressure when tires are cold. This 
means the vehicle has been parked for at least three 
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If 
necessary, add or releas e air until the specified 
pressure is reached.
If checked when hot, tire pressure can be as much as 
4–6 psi (30–40 kPa, 0.3–0.4 kgf/cm
2) higher than if 
checked when cold.
Have a dealer check the tires if you feel a consistent 
vibration while driving. Ne w tires and any that have 
been removed and reinst alled should be properly 
balanced.
Check the spare tire pressu re once a month or before 
long trips.
3WARNING
Using tires that are excessively worn or 
improperly inflated can cause a crash in 
which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s 
manual regarding ti re inflation and 
maintenance.
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