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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the
engine.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is in
ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattendedM
Do not alter the system or add other devices to itM
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperableM
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnectedM
Canadian models
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
If you carry the keyless remote and press
ENGINE START/STOP button without
depressing the brake pedal, the power mode
will change in this order: VEHICLE
OFF ACCESSORY ON 
VEHICLE OFF.
VEHICLE OFF:
Vehicle power is turned OFF.
ACCESSORY:
The audio system and some accessories can be
used.
ON:
All accessories can be used.
■Changing the Power Mode1 ENGINE START/STOP Button
If the keyless remote is set in a storage box or another
place where its signal can be interrupted, the power
mode may not change.
When the power mode is set to ON, the power mode
will change to ACCESSORY if the ENGINE START/
STOP button is pressed while th e transmission is in a
position other than
( P.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLights
Controls
Lights
The lights will turn on automatically
depending on the ambient brightness. They
can also be switched on and off manually.
The exterior lights will switch on automatically
when the light switch is set to AUTO while
the power mode is in ON.
■Manual operation
Headlights/parking lights:
Turn the light switch to .
Parking lights:
Turn the light switch to .
Headlight/parking lights off:
Turn the light switch to OFF and release it while the transmission is in
(P or the
parking brake is applied. u The lights will come back on automatically when:
• The light switch is turned to OFF again and released.
• The transmission is changed out of
(P or the parking brake is released.
■Headlights/Parking Lights1Lights
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 96
1Headlights/Parking Lights
When the parking lights are on, the side marker, tail,
and rear license plate li ghts will also switch on.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
When the light switch is turned to or and
the power is turned to OFF, a beeper sounds when
the driver’s door is opened.
When the light switch is turned to AUTO and the
ambient light levels are low, the headlights and
parking lights will switch on if you unlock a door.
They will switch off when the door is locked.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLights
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Controls
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 .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.
While the vehicle is stopped, if you turn the light switch to OFF and release it, the
daytime running lights will turn off. Wh en the transmission is changed out of
(P
and the parking brake is released, the lights will come on again. Otherwise, if the
light switch is once more turned to OFF, the lights will come on again.
■Daytime Running Lights1Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on dimmer when
the headlight switch is in than when it is in
AUTO . In AUTO , if the ambient brightness is dark,
the low beam headlights come on.
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uuSeats uRear Seats
Continued
Controls
Rear Seats
The rear seats can be folded down separa tely to allow for additional storage space.
■To fold down the seat
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the
latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 47
3.Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.
4. Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat-back.
To return the seat to the original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1 Folding Down the Rear Seats
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Remove any items from th e rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center
shoulder belt is re-posit ioned in the holding slot.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 67
Anchor
Buckle
Latch Plate
Release Lever
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Controls
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab
handle.
The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor
can be used to install a net for securing items.
■Coat Hook1Coat Hook
The coat hook is not desi gned for large or heavy
items.
■Tie-down Anchors1 Tie-down Anchors
Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have
to brake hard.
Anchors
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .............................. 410
Maximum Load Limit............................ 413
Towing a TrailerTowing Behind a Motorhome............... 415Off-Highway Driving Guidelines..... 416
When Driving
Starting the Engine .............................. 418
Precautions While Driving..................... 425
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 426Shifting ................................................ 427
Drive Mode Switch ............................... 429
Hill Descent Control System ................. 432
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ................... 434
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM*.. 437Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........... 438Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ............. 443
Blind Spot Information System
*........... 445Honda Sensing ®................................ 449Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ........................................... 453
Low Speed Braking Control*................ 465
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ..................................... 471 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....... 491
Traffic Jam Assist
*................................ 502
Road Departure Mitigation System ....... 511
Traffic Sign Recognition System ............ 519
Front Wide View Camera...................... 525
Sonar Sensors
*..................................... 527BrakingBrake System ........................................ 528
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 535
Brake Assist System .............................. 536
Parking Your Vehicle
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 545
Refueling
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 550
* 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. 413
•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.
2Seats P. 180
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 186
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Mirrors P. 178
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 177
■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, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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