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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Continued
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 88
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of
the headlights, there may be a problem with the
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models without automatic headlight adjusting system
Models with automatic headlight adjusting system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
U.S. models
Canadian models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low BeamsCanadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO or OFF .
• The parking brake is released.
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
U.S. models
Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
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Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and th e door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear a beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u You will hear two beeps, and the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on once the seat and the outside
mirror positions have been memorized.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beep, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat position and door mirror
before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.
•Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
•Put the transmission into a position other than (P.Memory Buttons
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
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Controls
Separately fold down the left and right halv es of the third row seat to make room
for cargo.
■To fold down the seat 1.Pull the strap on the seat-back fully.
u The head restraint tilts downward.
2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling
the strap.
■To return the seat to the original position
1. Pull the seat-back up with the strap pulled.
2. Pull the head restraint up to its original position.
■Folding Down the Third Row Seat1Folding Down the Third Row Seat
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the third row seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Strap
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are
securely latched back in to place before driving.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 506
Towing a Trailer ................................ 512
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 522
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 524
Automatic Transmission ................... 531
Shifting ............................................ 532
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 540
ECON Mode .................................... 545
Intelligent Trac tion Management
*.... 546Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ..............548
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 550
Blind spot information System*........ 551
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 554 Intelligent Variable To
rque Management (i-
VTM4
TM) AWD System*.................. 556
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 557
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 559
Honda Sensing ®................................ 561
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 564
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 576
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 589
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System ....................................... 598
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 603
Radar Sensor.................................... 605 Braking
Brake System ................................... 606
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 608
Brake Assist System ......................... 609
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 610
Parking Sensor System
*................... 612
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 617
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 621
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 623
How to Refuel ................................. 624
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 626
* 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. 509
•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. 149
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 194
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Head Restraint Positions
P. 200
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 191
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
■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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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
Towing generally requires a vari ety of supplemental equipment.
To ensure the best quality, we recommend that you purchase Honda equipment
whenever possible.
■Trailer brakes
Recommended for any trailer with a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more:
There are two common types of trailer bra kes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are
common for boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet.
If you choose electric brakes, be sure th ey are electronically actuated. Do not
attempt to attach trailer brakes to your ve hicle’s hydraulic system, as it will lower
braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard.
The 4-pin gray connector installed in your vehicle has all of the circuits required to
install most electric trailer brake controllers.
Have a qualified mechanic install your trailer
brake controller following the trailer brake
controller manufacturer’s instructions. Failure
to properly install the trailer brake controller
may increase the distance it takes for you to
stop your vehicle when towing a trailer.
■Towing Equipment and Accessories1Towing Equipment and Accessories
Make sure that all equipmen t is properly installed and
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and lo cal regulations.
Consult your trai ler maker for prope r installation and
setup of the equipment.
Improper installation and setup can affect the
handling, stability, and br aking performance of your
vehicle.
Consult your traile r sales or rental agency if any other
items are recommended or required for your towing
situation.
The lighting and wiring of tra ilers can vary by type
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only
be installed by a qua lified technician.
Trailer packages and products:
•Ball mount, hitch plug, hitch pin etc.•Wiring harness kit
•Trailer hitch kit (jum per harness included)
2 Trailer brakes P. 515
•Automatic transmission cooler
Are available at a dealer.
1 Trailer brakes
The 4-pin gray connector is located under the
instrument panel near the top of the parking brake
pedal.
Electric Brake
(Brown)
Ground (Black) +B (Light Green)
(20A)
Stop (Violet)
Trailer brake controller
connector’s terminals:
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Preparation
Driving
The trailer hitch harness is used to install the
controller for the electric trailer brakes.
Insert the trailer brake fuse into the engine
compartment sub fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box Type B
P. 704
Electric Brake
(Brown)
+B (20A)
(Blue)
Ground
(Black)
Brake Lights
(Sky Blue)
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