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517
uuTowing a Trailer uDriving Safely with a Trailer
Driving
• Drive slower than normal.
• Obey posted speed limits fo r 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.
• If the Engine temperature near limit. Av oid heavy acceleration and high
speed. message appears on the driver information interface, turn off the climate
control system and reduce speed.
If the Engine temperature too hot. Do no t drive. Allow engine to cool.
message appears on the driver information interface, pull to the side of the road
safely to cool down the engine.
• Change the gear position to
(S position if the transmission shifts frequently.
When retrieving a boat from the wa ter, the sequential shift mode
(S is
recommended to utilize the transmissions lower gears.
■Towing Speeds and Gears
■Turning and Braking
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
■Retrieving a Boat
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 trai ler may sway or affect
vehicle handling.
1 Driving in Hilly Terrain
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature
exceeds the specified limit, the transmission will also
automatically up shift, even in the sequential shift
mode.
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uuWhen Driving uAutomatic Transmission
532
Driving
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
Automatic Transmission
When the engine runs at higher idle speeds, the creeping force increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Other Precautions
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehi cle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 40
2 Precautions While Driving P. 531
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uuWhen Driving uAuto Idle Stop
544
Driving
The vehicle stops with the shift position in (D and the brake pedal depressed.
When you put the transmission into
(P, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,
even if the brake pedal is released. u If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.
■Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:
• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again be fore the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph
(5 km/h) after the engine starts.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than
(D.
• The engine is started with the hood open.
u Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, an d the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to the Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).
• The Drive Mode is changed to SNOW, TOW , SPORT
*, TRAIL*, or SAND* mode.
■Auto Idle Stop Activates When:1Auto Idle Stop Activates When:
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not re start automatically.
In this case, restart the engine with the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes
the engine to no longer rest art automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without de pressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate. In such cases, the
engine may restart if you change the shift position
other than
( D.
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change th e automatic transmission fluid yourself.
Transfer Assembly Fluid*
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Fluid to be changed at same interval as Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Do not attempt to check or change the transfer assembly fluid yourself.
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda ATF-TYPE 2.0
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF-TYPE 2.0 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission flui d other than Honda ATF-
TYPE 2.0 may adversely af fect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’ s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF-TYPE 2.0 is not
covered by Honda’s new ve hicle limited warranty.
■Hypoid Gear Oil
Specified fluid: HGO-1 (12HGO)
* Not available on all models
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805
Index
Automatic Transmission.......................... 532
Creeping................................................. 532
Fluid ....................................................... 716
Kickdown ............................................... 532
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 535
Shifting ................................................... 533
Average Fuel Economy .................... 128, 157
Average Speed ................................. 130, 159
AWD Torque Distribution Monitor ........................................... 135, 163
B
Battery...................................................... 737
Charging System Indicator .............. 103, 772
If the Battery Is Dead............................... 767
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 737
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 739
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 43
Beverage Holders ..................................... 264
Blind Spot Information System ............... 563
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 312, 373
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 459, 479
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 94
Brake System ............................................ 652
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 659
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 656
Brake Assist System................................. 660
Fluid ....................................................... 717
Foot Brake .............................................. 655
Indicator (Amber) ............................ 102, 775 Indicator (Red) ................. 100, 101, 773, 775
Parking Brake .......................................... 652
Brightness ......................................... 138, 166
Bulb Replacement .................................... 718
Brake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker
Lights, and Rear Turn Signal Light
Bulbs ..................................................... 719
Fog Lights ................................................ 718
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 718
Front Turn Signal Lights ........................... 718
Headlights ............................................... 718
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 722
Parking/Daytime Running Lights .............. 718
Puddle Lights ........................................... 722
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 721
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 718
Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs ............. 721
Bulb Specifications ................................... 790
C
CabinTalk®............................................... 499
CAMERA Button ....................................... 675
Car Wash Mode ........................................ 537
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 95
Cargo Hooks ............................................. 268
Carrying Cargo .................................. 503, 505
Certification Label .................................... 792
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 718
Charging System Indicator ............... 103, 772Child Safety
................................................. 77
Childproof Door Locks............................. 194
Child Seat .................................................... 77
Booster Seats ............................................ 94
Child Seat for Infants................................. 79
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 80
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 87
Larger Children ......................................... 93
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 79
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 81
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 194
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 744
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 742
Climate Control System ............................ 283
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 285
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 741
Sensors ................................................... 289
Synchronized Mode................................. 286
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 283
Clock .......................................................... 176
CMBS (Collision Mitigation Braking System) .................................................... 572
Coat Hook ................................................. 266
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) ..................................................... 572
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 751, 791
Console Compartment ............................. 263
Controls ..................................................... 175
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807
Index
F
Features.................................................... 291
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 741
Oil .......................................................... 712
Flat Tire ..................................................... 751
Floor Mats ................................................ 743
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 716
Brake ...................................................... 717
Engine Coolant ....................................... 714
Transfer Assembly ................................... 716
Windshield Washer ................................. 717
FM/AM Radio ................................... 304, 352
Fog Light Indicator .................................. 108
Folding Down the Second Row Seat ...... 244
Folding Down the Third Row Seat .......... 250
Foot Brake ................................................ 655
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 62
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 280
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 239
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 648
Fuel ..................................................... 29, 686
Average Fuel Economy .................... 128, 157
Economy................................................. 689
Gauge .................................................... 122
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 128, 157
Low Fuel Indicator................................... 105
Range ............................................. 128, 157
Recommendation.................................... 686 Refueling ................................................. 686
Fuel Economy ............................................ 689
Fuel Fill Door ............................................. 687
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 786
Fuses .......................................................... 778
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 783
Locations ................................. 778, 780, 782
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Average Fuel Economy .................... 128, 157
Economy ................................................. 689
Gauge ..................................................... 122
Information ............................................. 686
Instant Fuel Economy ....................... 128, 157
Low Fuel Indicator ................................... 105
Refueling ................................................. 686
Gauge Display Settings .................... 139, 167
Gauges ...................................................... 121
Gear Position Indicator .................... 103, 535
Gear Shift Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 533
Glass (care) ................................................ 745
Glove Box .................................................. 263
H
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 749
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 459, 479
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 471, 489
Automatic Transferring.................... 469, 488
Favorite Contacts ............................ 472, 490
HFL Buttons..................................... 459, 479
HFL Menus ...................................... 462, 482
HFL Status Display ........................... 461, 481
In Case of Emergency .............................. 496
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 461, 481
Making a Call .................................. 474, 492
Options During a Call ...................... 478, 495
Phone Setup.................................... 464, 484
Receiving a Call ............................... 477, 494
Ringtone ......................................... 469, 488
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 8
HD Radio
TM............................................... 353
Head Restraints ................................ 253, 257
Headlights ................................................. 220
Aiming .................................................... 718
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 226
Dimming ................................................. 220
Operating................................................ 220
Head-Up Display ....................................... 169
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 232
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 279
Heated Windshield ................................... 232
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 280
Heaters (Seat) ................................... 281, 282
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809
Index
K
Keyless Access System.............................. 181
Keys ........................................................... 178
Number Tag............................................ 179
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 194
Remote Transmitter ................................ 187
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 532
Knee Airbags .............................................. 67
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 612
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 82, 89
Lights ................................................ 220, 718
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 226
Bulb Replacement ................................... 718
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 225
Fog Light ................................................ 224
High Beam Indicator ............................... 108
Interior.................................................... 260
Light Switches......................................... 220
Lights On Indicator.................................. 108
Parking Lights ......................................... 220
Load Limits ............................................... 505
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 178
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 195
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 194
From Inside ............................................. 192
From Outside .......................................... 181
Keys........................................................ 178
Using a Key............................................. 188 Low Battery Charge
.................................. 772
Low Fuel Indicator .................................... 105
Low Speed Braking Control ..................... 584
Lower Anchors ............................................ 82
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 791
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 505
Lumbar Support ........................................ 240
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 240
M
Maintenance............................................. 691
Battery .................................................... 737
Brake Fluid .............................................. 717
Cleaning .................................................. 742
Coolant ................................................... 714
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 695
Oil ........................................................... 710
Precautions .............................................. 692
Radiator .................................................. 715
Remote Transmitter ................................. 739
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 718
Safety ...................................................... 693
Service Items ........................................... 700
Tires ........................................................ 728
Transfer Assembly Fluid ........................... 716
Transmission Fluid ................................... 716
Under the Hood ...................................... 705
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 103, 772
Map Light Switches .................................. 261
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 505 Meters, Gauges
......................................... 121
Mirrors ...................................................... 236
Adjusting ................................................ 236
Door ....................................................... 237
Exterior ................................................... 237
Interior Rearview ..................................... 236
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 747
MP3 ................................................... 309, 370
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 672
N
Navigation........................................ 131, 159
No Content ............................................... 138
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 792
O
Odometer................................................. 122
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 519
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 709
Adding .................................................... 711
Checking................................................. 710
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 696
Engine oil pressure low Warning ............. 771
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 709
Viscosity .................................................. 709
Open Source Licenses ....................... 416, 802
Opening/Closing
Hood....................................................... 706
Panoramic Roof ....................................... 213
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812
Index
Trailer Stability Assist............................... 515
Transmission ........................................ 27, 533
Automatic ......................................... 27, 533
Fluid ........................................................ 716
Gear Position Indicator..................... 103, 535
Number ................................................... 792
Sequential Mode ..................................... 540
Transmission System
Indicator .......................................... 104, 777
Trip Computer ........................................... 330
Trip Meter ......................................... 128, 156
Troubleshooting ....................................... 749
Blown Fuse .............................. 778, 780, 782
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 34
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 34
Emergency Towing .................................. 785
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 762
Noise When Braking .................................. 36
Overheating............................................. 769
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 751
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 34, 194
Warning Indicators .................................... 98
Turn Signals Indicators (Instrum ent Panel) .................... 108
U
Under-floor Storage Area ........................ 269
Unlocking the Doors ................................. 181
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside ................................................. 192 USB Flash Drives
............... 292, 309, 370, 401
USB Ports ................................................... 293
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................. 11
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 792
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 555
Off Button............................................... 556
Off Indicator.................................... 107, 555
System Indicator .............................. 107, 555
Ventilation ................................................ 281
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 709, 791
Voice Control Operation .......................... 349
Audio Commands ................................... 350
General Commands ................................ 350
List Commands ....................................... 351
Navigation Commands ............................ 351
Phone Commands ................................... 350
Standard Commands............................... 351
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 350
Voice Recognition ................................... 349
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 332
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 771
Warning Labels ........................................... 96
Warnings ........................................... 139, 168
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 797 Watts
........................................................ 790
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 733
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 756
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 383
Window Washers ..................................... 229
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 717
Switch .................................................... 229
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 210
Windshield ............................................... 229
Cleaning ................................................. 745
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 285
Washer Fluid ........................................... 717
Wiper Blades........................................... 723
Wipers and Washers ............................... 229
Winter Tires .............................................. 736
Snow Tires .............................................. 736
Tire Chains.............................................. 736
Wipers and Washers ................................ 229
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ................ 230
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades..... 723
Front....................................................... 229
Rear ........................................................ 231
Wireless Charger ...................................... 275
WMA ................................................. 309, 370
Worn Tires ................................................ 728
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