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uuHonda Sensing ®u Low Speed Braking Control*
Driving
When you turn the system on and off, do the 
following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the   
symbol and push it.
u A message appears on the driver 
information interface when the system 
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the 
color of the   symbol changes to green 
when the system is on. The check mark 
disappears and the color of the   
symbol changes to gray when the system 
is off.
The system is turned on every time you start 
the engine, even if you turned it off the last 
time you drove the vehicle.
■System On and Off 1 System On and Off
You can also sele ct safety support content from the 
driver information interface.
2 Driver Information Interface  P. 113
2 Driver Information Interface (Right Side 
Area)  P. 138
The system may temporarily turn off after 
reconnecting the battery.
The system will automatically turn ON after the 
vehicle has been moving at over 12 mph (20 km/h) 
for some time.
If the system does not turn on, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer.
Right 
Selector 
Wheel
Safety Support Switch 

uuHonda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation System
540
Driving
When you turn the Road Departure Mitigation 
system on and off, do the following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the left selector wheel to the   
symbol and push it.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the   
symbol and push it.
u A message appears on the driver 
information interface when the system 
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the 
color of the   symbol changes to green 
when the system is on. The check mark 
disappears and the color of the   
symbol changes to gray when the system 
is off.
The Road Departure Mitigation system is in 
the previously selected on (checked) or off 
(unchecked) setting each time you start the 
engine.
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
■Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off1 Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off
You can also sele ct safety support content from the 
driver information interface.
2 Driver Information Interface  P. 113
2 Driver Information Interface (Right Side 
Area)  P. 138
When you have selected Warning only
*1/Warning 
Only*2 from the customized options using the driver 
information interface* or audio/information screen*, 
the system does not opera te the steering wheel.
2 Settings  P. 126
2 Customized Features  P. 363
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle 
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF , Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/
TPMS
* and safety support indicators may come on in 
amber along with a message in the gauge when you 
set the power mode to ON  after reconnecting the 
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Safety Support Switch Left Selector 
Wheel
Models with A-type meter
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
Right 
Selector 
Wheel
Safety Support Switch
Models with B-type meter
* Not available on all models 

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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■Automatic parking brake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake  feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake 
system indicator (red) is on.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature  P. 556
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the 
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more 
accelerator input to release.u The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.
You can release the parking  brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in 
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake  cannot be released 
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator 
pedal may need to be pressed farther to 
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be  released automatically 
while the following  indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically 
while the following  indicators are on:
•Parking brake and brake  system indicator (red)
•VSA® system indicator•ABS  indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal 

uuBraking uBrake System
556
Driving
■Activating and deactivating the au tomatic parking brake feature
With the power mode is in ON, carry out th e following steps to either activate or 
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
1. Put the transmission into 
(P.
2. Without depressing the brake  pedal, pull up and release the electric parking brake 
switch.
u Check that the parking brake and brake  system indicator (red) has come on.
3. Pull up and hold the electric parking br ake switch. When you hear a beeping 
sound, release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.
4. When you hear a sound indicating that  the procedure is completed, release the 
switch.
u Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.
u One beep indicates that the  feature has been deactivated.
u When you have completed activating  the feature, the parking brake will 
remain applied after you turn off the engine.
u To confirm that the parking brake is ap plied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator (red) is on.
If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature while putting your vehicle through 
a conveyor type car wash, you can follow the procedure explained below.
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and  then within 2 seconds push down the 
electric parking brake switch.
u Activation and deactivation settings fo r the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feat ure, make sure to first turn off both 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with  Low Speed Follow and the automatic 
brake hold system.
u To confirm that the parking brake is ap plied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator (red) is on.
1 Parking Brake
In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in 
place if applied.
When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and 
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is 
deactivated.
Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when ha ving your vehicle towed, 
deactivate the automatic  parking brake feature and 
leave the parking brake released. 

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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist 
helps to reduce the effort needed on th e brake pedal. The brake assist system 
increases the stopping force when you  depress the brake pedal hard in an 
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering 
control when brak ing very hard.
2Brake Assist System  P. 561
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  P. 560
■Foot Brake1Foot Brake
Check the brakes after driving through deep water, 
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If 
necessary, dry the brakes by  lightly depressing the 
pedal several times.
If you hear a continuous me tallic friction sound when 
applying the brakes, this is  caused by the brake wear 
indicator rubbing on the  brake rotor and indicates 
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the 
vehicle checked by a deal er. If you hear only an 
occasional squeak or squeal  when you initially apply 
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by 
high frequency vibr ation of the brake pads against 
the rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a 
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake 
effectiveness. Apply engine  braking by taking your 
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a 
speed position.
Do not rest your foot  on the brake pedal while 
driving, as it will lightly  apply the brakes and cause 
them to lose effectiveness  over time and reduce pad 
life. It will also conf use drivers behind you. 

560
uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, a nd helps you retain steering control by 
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also 
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal.  Let the ABS work for you by always 
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as 
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when  the ABS is working. Depress the brake 
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly dow n. On dry pavement, you will need to 
press on the brake pedal very hard before  the ABS activates. However, you may feel 
the ABS activate immediately if yo u are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depress  the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of 
the incorrect size or type.
If the ABS  indicator comes on while driving, there 
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not  be affected, there is a 
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have 
your vehicle checked by  a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed  for the purpose of reducing 
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is 
designed to limit brake lo ckup which can lead to 
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more 
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
•You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces, 
such as gravel or snow.
•The tires are equipped with tire chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
•Motor sounds coming from the engine 
compartment when the brakes are applied, or 
when system checks are being performed after the 
engine has been  started and while the vehicle 
accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when 
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS 
systems and are no cause for concern. 

581
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 582
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 583Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 584
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 585
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 595Opening the Hood ........................... 597
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 598
Oil Check ......................................... 599
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 601
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 602
Engine Coolant ................................ 605
Transmission Fluid ............................ 607
Brake Fluid ....................................... 608
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 609
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 610
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 615Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 617
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 618
Tire Labeling .................................... 618
DOT Tire Quality Gradi ng (U.S. Vehicles) .... 620Wear Indicators................................ 622
Tire Service Life ................................ 622 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 623
Tire Rotation .................................... 624
Winter Tires ..................................... 625
Battery ............................................... 627
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 629
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 630Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 631
Exterior Care.................................... 633
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 636
Modifications................................... 637 

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set 
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the 
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under 
the front edge of the hood to the center) to 
the side and raise the hood. Once you have 
raised the hood slightly, you can release the 
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp 
using the grip. Mount the support rod in 
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and 
stow it in the clamp,  then gently lower the 
hood. Remove your hand at a height of 
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the 
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are 
raised. The hood will strike  the wipers, resulting in 
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
NOTICE
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may 
damage the engine cover and component parts.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is 
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves  stiffly, or if you can 
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch 
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop 
function is activated.
3WARNING
The hood support rod can become very hot 
due to heat fr om the engine.
To ensure against po ssible burns, do not 
handle the metal section of the rod: Use 
the foam grip instead.
2.0 L engine models
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp