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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Driving
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA ® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic brake system. You will also see the
indicator blink.
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
The VSA ® may not function properl y if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer
immediately.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally
known as Electronic Stab ility Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
VSA® System
Indicator
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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 cannot 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 vehicle. 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 (VSA ® OFF ) button pressed, your vehicle
will have normal braking and cornering ability, but
VSA ® traction and stabilit y 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 (VSA ® OFF) button is pressed, the
traction control function be comes less effective. This
allows for the wheels to spin more freely at low
speed. You should only attemp t 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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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Driving
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed a nd a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you havi ng to keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
ACC cannot be activated if Intelligent Traction
Management setting is Snow , Sand
* or Mud*.
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when driving on expressways
or freeways and in good road and weather
conditions.
3WARNING
ACC has limited braking capability.
When your vehicle speed drops below
22 mph (35 km/h), ACC will automatically
cancel and no longer will apply your
vehicle's brakes.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal when conditions require.
When to use
■Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control: Desired speed in a
range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h)
■Gear positions for adapti ve cruise control: In (D or (S
The radar sensor is behind
the emblem.
The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.
* Not available on all models
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Continued
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle m eet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on th e tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practi ces and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
■Uniform Tire Quality Grading
■Treadwear
1 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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Maintenance
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction performance.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate h eat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temp erature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
■Traction
■Temperature
1 Traction
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
1Temperature
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is establishe d for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
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Index
Headlights................................................ 162
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 167
Automatic Operation .............................. 163
Dimming......................................... 162, 166
Operating ............................................... 162
Heated Steering Wheel ........................... 210
Heated Windshield Button ...................... 174
Heater (Steering Wheel) .......................... 210
Heaters (Seat) ........................... 207, 208, 209
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®) .............................. 349
High Beam Indicator .................................. 86
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 400
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ........... 346
Honda App License Agreement .............. 307
Honda Sensing ®........................................ 25
HondaLink® ............................................ 287
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 584
Engine and Transmission ......................... 584
Vehicle Identification............................... 584
If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message ................... 571
Illumination Control ................................ 175
Button .................................................... 175
Immobilizer System .................................. 151
Indicator ................................................... 87
Indicators .................................................... 80
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Amber) .... 93
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Green) ..... 93 All-wheel drive (AWD) ............................... 91
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 83
Auto High-Beam ........................................ 84
Auto Idle Stop (Green) ............................... 89
Auto Idle Stop OFF Indicator ...................... 89
Auto Idle Stop Suspend ............................. 89
Auto Idle Stop System (Amber) .................. 89
Blind spot information ....................... 95, 424
Brake System (Amber) ............................... 80
Brake System (Red) ............................ 80, 569
Charging System ............................... 81, 568
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 93, 94
Econ Mode ................................................ 88
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System .. 85, 569
Engine Oil Low Warning .......................... 567
Fog Light ................................................... 87
Gear Position ............................................. 81
Hazard Warning ........................................ 86
High Beam ................................................ 86
Immobilizer System .................................... 87
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Amber) ................................................... 91
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Green) ............................................ 91, 461
Lights On ................................................... 86
Low Fuel .................................................... 83
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ..................... 86, 570
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............... 81, 568
Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) ... 80 Parking Brake and Brake System
(Red) ............................................... 80, 569
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) ............. 92
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 39, 83
Security System Alarm ............................... 87
Supplemental Restraint System ............ 58, 84
System Message ........................................ 88
Turn Signal ................................................ 86
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) OFF .. 85, 421
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 84, 420
Information .............................................. 581
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 113
Instrument Panel ........................................ 79
Brightness Control................................... 175
Integrated Sunshades .............................. 206
Intelligent Traction Management
System ..................................................... 418
Intelligent VTM4 (i-VTM4
TM) .................... 426
Interior Lights ........................................... 192
Interior Rearview Mirror .......................... 179
iPad ........................................................... 306
iPhone ....................................................... 306
iPod ................................................... 273, 306
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 555
Jump Starting ........................................... 562
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