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uuHonda Sensing ®u Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Driving
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the h eadlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong size, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, co mpact spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
Lane void of lines at exit or
interchange
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Driving
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.
• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection
or crosswalk).
• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
■Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streake d or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet
snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong size, varied size or construction,
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is towing a trailer.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 646
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 647
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 656
If the Remote Battery is Weak .......... 657
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 658
If the Battery Is Dead ....................... 659
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 661
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine Oil Low Warning Appears ....... 663
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 664
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 664
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 665
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 666
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 667
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks........................ 667 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks
along with the Warning Message... 668
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 669
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 675
Emergency Towing ........................... 676
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ... 677
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate .... 678
When You Cannot Close the Power Sliding Doors ................................... 680
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container .... 681
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Handling the Unexpected
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe plac e. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possib le to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check for a message on the dr iver information interface.
• If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 657
uMake sure the remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 188
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 675
Check the battery.
Have the battery checked by a dealer.
2 Battery P. 630
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 476
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 181
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 127
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 675
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 676
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 If the Battery Is Dead P. 659
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by
a dealer.
• Change the gear position to
(N after
starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N position in the
instrument panel and the indicator on
the
(N button light/blink.
2 Starting the Engine P. 476
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the engine.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 676
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the only way you can safely transport your vehicle.
Any other towing method will da mage the vehicle’s drive system.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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Index
Seats.......................................................... 212
Adjusting ................................................ 212
Front Seats.............................................. 212
Seat Heaters ................................... 247, 248
Second Row Seats................................... 215
Third Row Seats ...................................... 220
Second Row Seats Adjusting ................................................ 215
Security System ........................................ 181
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 98
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 98
Select Buttons .................................... 24, 484
Operation ............................................... 486
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 71
Settings Arrange Apps ......................................... 141
Show Tachometer ................................... 142
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 484
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 44
Show Tachometer .................................... 142
Show/Hide Apps ....................................... 140
Side Airbags ............................................... 60
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 62
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 331
SiriusXM ® Radio ....................................... 300
Sliding Doors ............................................ 172
Power Sliding Doors ................................ 174
Snow Mode Indicator ................................ 99
Snow Tires ................................................ 629
Social Playlist ............................................ 322
Spare Tire ......................................... 647, 685 Spark Plugs
................................................ 684
Specifications ............................................ 684
Specified Fuel .................................... 582, 684
Speedometer ............................................ 128
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 52
Starting the Engine .................................. 476
Does Not Start ......................................... 656
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 659
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................. 208
Stopping .................................................... 569
Summer Tires ............................................ 629
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 239
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 52
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 6, 7, 188
System Message Indicator .......................... 99
System Updates ........................................ 279
T
Tachometer............................................... 128
Tailgate ..................................................... 161
Unable to Open ....................................... 678
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 127
Outside Temperature Display ................... 129
Temperature Gauge ................................. 127
Temperature Sensor ......................... 129, 256
Third Row Seat Access .............................. 216
Time (Adjusting) ....................................... 144 Tire Pressure
............................................. 137
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indicator............................................ 97, 667
Tires ........................................................... 621
Air Pressure ..................................... 622, 685
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 621
Inspection ............................................... 621
Labeling .................................................. 622
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 647
Regulations ............................................. 624
Rotation .................................................. 628
Spare Tire ........................................ 647, 685
Summer .................................................. 629
Tire Chains .............................................. 629
Wear Indicators ....................................... 626
Winter..................................................... 629
Tools .......................................................... 646
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 470
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 471
Load Limits .............................................. 470
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 475
Emergency .............................................. 676
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Indicator............................................ 97, 667
Traffic Sign Recognition System .............. 553
Transmission ............................................. 484
Automatic ............................................... 483
Fluid ........................................................ 607
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 92
Number................................................... 686
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