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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA ® functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
The traction control stop s fully functioning,
allowing the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. The VSA ® OFF indicator will also come
on and a message on the driver information
interface informs you that the mode is
changed.
Traction control mode can not be changed
during Mud or Sand modes. If you are driving
on mud or sand, Mud or Sand Intelligent
Traction Management modes can also be
used to free a stuck ve hicle. On other road
surfaces, change to Normal or Snow mode,
then press and hold the (VSA ® OFF) button.
To restore VSA ® functionality/features, press
the (VSA ® OFF) button until you hear a
beep.
VSA ® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
■VSA ® On and Off1 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
With the button pressed, your vehicle will have
normal braking and corn ering ability, but VSA®
traction and stability enhancement becomes less
effective.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA ® temporarily switched off.
When the button is pressed, the traction control
function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA ® off if
you are not able to free it when the VSA ® is on.
Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA ® on again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA ® system switched off.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF Indicator
AWD models
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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information System*
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Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle
Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located near the pillar on both sides.
Comes on when:
•A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
• You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Blinks and a beep er sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.1 Blind spot information System*
The blind spot information system alert indicator may
not come on under the following conditions:
•A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.
•A vehicle is parked in a side lane.
•The speed difference betw een your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).
•An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.
•A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a
motorcycle or other small vehicle.
The system does not operate when in
( R.
You can turn off the audible al ert, or all the blind spot
information system alert using the audio/information
screen.
2 Customized Features P. 430
Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:
•The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.
•The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the blind spot information system
alert indicators to come on.
Comes On
Blinks
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Driving
Press and hold the (interval) button for one
second. Cruise Mode Selected appears on
the driver information interface for two
seconds, and then the mode switches to
Cruise.
To switch back to ACC, press and hold the
button again for one second.
■When to use
Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~.
Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired
speed.
The moment you release the –/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control
begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
Each time you press the RES/+ or –/SET button, the vehicle speed is increased or
decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
If you keep the RES/+ or –/SET button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it . This speed is then set.
■To Switch ACC to Cruise Control1To Switch ACC to Cruise Control
Always be aware which mode you are in. When you
are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist
you to maintain a following-interval from a vehicle
ahead of you.
ACC ON Cruise
Control ON
■To Set the Vehicle Speed
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
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Driving
■When the distance between your ve hicle and obstacles becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beepDistance between the Bumper and ObstacleIndicatorAudio/information screenCorner SensorsRear Center Sensors
Moderate—About 45-30 in
(115-75 cm)
Blinks in Yellow*1
Short—About 30-26 in (75-65 cm)
Very shortAbout 26-14 in
(65-35 cm)About 26-14 in (65-35 cm)Blinks in Amber
ContinuousAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessBlinks in Red
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
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Driving
1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for 10 seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button flashes.
4. Press the button again. The indi cator in the button goes off.
u The beeper sounds twice. The re ar sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.
■Turning off All Rear Sensors1 Turning off All Rear Sensors
When you set the gear position to
(R, the indicator
in the parking sensor system button blinks as a
reminder that the rear sens ors have been turned off.
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uuMulti-View Rear Camera uAbout Your Multi-View Rear Camera
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Driving
You can view three different camera modes on the audio/information screen.
Press the selector knob to switch the angle.
Select the appropriate ic on to switch the angle.
: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
• If you were last using Wide view mode or Normal view mode, the same view
mode will be activated the next time you put the transmission into
(R.
• If you were using Top down view mode before you turned off the power system,
Wide view mode will be activated the ne xt time you set the power mode to ON
and put the transmission into
(R.
• If you were using Top down view mode and 10 seconds elapsed after you took
the transmission out of
(R, Wide view mode will be activated the next time you
put the transmission into
(R.
1 About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
Fixed: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into
(R.
Dynamic : Guidelines move according to the steering
wheel direction.
Both : Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into
( R and Guidelines move according
to the steering wheel direction.
OFF: Guidelines do not appear.
You can change the Last Used, Normal View and
Wide View settings.
2 Customized Features P. 430
Models with Display Audio
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 628
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..629
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 630
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 631
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 637
Opening the Hood ........................... 638
Engine Compartment Cover ............. 639
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 640
Oil Check ......................................... 641
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 642
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ....643
Engine Coolant ................................ 645
Transmission Fluid ............................ 647
Brake Fluid ....................................... 648
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 648
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 649
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 654
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 658
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 659
Tire Labeling .................................... 659
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .. 661Wear Indicators................................ 663 Tire Service Life ................................ 663
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 664
Tire Rotation .................................... 665
Winter Tires ..................................... 666
Battery ............................................... 667
Remote Transmitter Care ................. 669
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
*........................... 670Climate Control System Maintenance .. 672Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 674
Exterior Care.................................... 676
Accessories and Modifications ........ 679
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 648
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 658
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 649
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 654
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 634
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 724
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
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