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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Meter Setup
Turn By Turn Auto
Display Selects whether the turn-b
y-turn display comes on
during the route guidance. ON
*1/
OFF
Driving
Position
Setup
*
Memory Position
Link Turns the driving position
memory system on and
off. ON*1/
OFF
Seat Position
Movement at Entry/
Exit Moves the seat rearward when you get in/get out
of the vehicle. Changes the setting for this feature.
ON
*1/
OFF
Keyless Access
Setup
*
Door Unlock Mode Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only*1/
All Doors
Smart Entry Light
Flash Causes some exterior lights to flash when you
unlock/lock the doors.
ON
*1/
OFF
Smart Entry Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock
the doors. ON
*1/
OFF
Remote Start System
ON/OFF Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
ON
*1/OFF
* Not available on all models
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle Door/Window
Setup Auto Door Lock
Changes the setting for
the automatic locking
feature. OFF
/With Vehicle
Speed
*1/ Shift From P
Key and Remote
Unlock Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to
unlock on the first push of
the keyless remote or
built-in key. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.
ON
*1/
OFF
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door. 30sec
*1/
60sec /90sec
Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. OFF
/All Doors When
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/ All Doors
When Shifted to
Park /All Doors With
IGN OFF
Walk Away Auto
Lock
*Changes the settings for the auto lock function
when you walk away from the vehicle. ON
/OFF*1
Maintenance
Info. Select Reset Items
Resets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service. —
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 402
Towing a Trailer ................................ 407
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 412
Precautions While Driving................. 418
Transmission .................................... 419
Shifting ............................ 420, 427, 429
SPORT Mode
*.................................. 433
ECON Mode .................................... 434
Auto Idle Stop
*................................ 435
Adaptive Damper System*............... 440Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ..............441
Agile Handling Assist ..............................443
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 444Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 448
Blind spot information System
*........... 450
Honda Sensing ®................................ 453
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 456
Low Speed Braking Control*............ 465
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ................................. 470
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).... 486
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ....................................... 494
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 498 Front Sensor Camera ....................... 504
Radar Sensor ................................... 506
Sonar Sensors
*................................ 507
Braking
Brake System ................................... 508
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 516
Brake Assist System ......................... 517
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 518
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 529
Refueling ........................................... 531
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 534
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 535
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressure, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 575
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also, check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Preparation
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelin es. Check the load limits before driving.
■Total trailer weight
Maximum allowable weight of the trailer,
cargo, and everything in or on it must not
exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). Towing loads in
excess of this can seriously affect vehicle
handling and performance and can damage
the engine and drivetrain.
■Towing Load Limits
1.5 L engine models
2.0 L engine models
1 Towing Load Limits
Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not av ailable, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by th e manufacturer), and the
tongue load.
Break-in Period.
Avoid towing a trailer dur ing your vehicle’s first
600 miles (1,000 km).
Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information 2 Vehicle Specifications P. 634
3WARNING
Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.
Total Load
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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. 407
•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 Low Speed Braking Control syst em. It may activate if it detects the
vehicle being towed as an obstacle.
2 System On and Off P. 467
•Turn off the rear parking sensor system.
2 Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 524
•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
2.0 L engine models
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.
Models with Low Speed Braking Control
1Towing 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
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.
Towing Behind a Motorhome
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 626
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
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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 (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Check that the tr ansmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
1Starting 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. Consult 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.
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. 184
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
Automatic transmission models
Brake Pedal
Continuously variable transmission models