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EnglishDriving for your Honda CR-V 2022-2025
Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
General Information......................... 467
When Driving
Turning on the Power ......................469
Precautions While Driving.................475
Transmission....................................476
Shifting............................................477
SPORT Mode....................................483
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........... 557
Brake Assist System ......................... 558
Parking Your Vehicle........................ 559
Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 570
Refueling........................................... 572
Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions.... 575
ECON Mode .................................... 487
SystemTM ........................................ 492
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).. 493
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 497
Blind spot information System*........... 499
High Voltage Battery........................ 502
* Not available on all models
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Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
1Exterior Checks
Exterior Checks
■
NOTICE
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 606
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also, check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
1Interior Checks
Interior Checks
■
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle's
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 463
• 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 interfere 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 all doors and the tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 163
• Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2 Seats P. 208
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints P. 215
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 205
2 Mirrors P. 206
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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 51
• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 90
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uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit
Maximum Load Limit
1Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
3
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Label Example
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 668
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1)Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.
2 Specifications P. 668
(2)Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3)Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
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uuBefore DrivinguMaximum Load Limit
1Maximum Load Limit
(5)Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 465
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load
850 lbs
(385 kg)
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs
(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)
Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load
850 lbs
(385 kg)
Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs
(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)
Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
General Information
Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not
designed for trail-blazing, or other challenging off-highway activities.
1Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
3
WARNING
Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-
pavement can cause a crash or rollover in
which you and your passengers could be
seriously injured or killed.
If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat
different driving skills and that your vehicle will handle somewhat differently than it
does on pavement. Pay attention to the precautions and tips in this section, and get
acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines in
this owner’s manual.
• Keep your speed low, and don’t drive
faster than conditions permit.
To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to follow all precautions and
recommendations:
• Be sure to store cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 463
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.
2 Important Handling Information P. 44
2 Precautions While Driving P. 475
• Whenever you drive, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
• Keep your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow.
• It’s up to you to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits.
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uuOff-Highway Driving GuidelinesuAvoiding Trouble
Avoiding Trouble
• Check Out Your Vehicle before you leave the pavement and make sure that all
scheduled maintenance has been completed. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures.
• Remember the route you choose presents limits (too steep or bumpy), you have
limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and
power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in
a hazardous situation.
• Accelerating and Braking should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start
or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.
• Avoiding Obstacles and Debris in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover
or damage to your suspension or other components.
• Driving on Slopes increases your risk of a rollover, particularly if you attempt to
drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight up or down a slope is usually
the safest. If you can’t clearly see all conditions or obstacles on a slope, walk it
before you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it.
Find another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around.
Back down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.
• Crossing a Stream - Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water
in your route (a small stream or large puddle, for example), evaluate it carefully
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The
water can get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and
causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.
• If You Get Stuck, carefully go in the direction that you think will get you
unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this will only make things worse and could
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need
to be towed. Front and rear tow hooks are provided for this purpose.
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When Driving
Turning on the Power
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 15 seconds
when you pull up the electric parking
brake switch.
1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12V-battery drain.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
2. Depress the brake pedal.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the
power system does not activate.
2 Immobilizer System P. 178
When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel
as if the brake pedal is sinking down. This is normal.
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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power
3. Without depressing the accelerator pedal,
press the POWER button while depressing
the brake pedal.
4. Check the READY indicator.
u Keep depressing the brake pedal until
the READY indicator comes on.
u The READY indicator comes on when
the power system is on and you can start
driving.
u If the outside temperature is extremely
low, you cannot drive until conditions are
improved. In this case, the READY
indicator does not come on and a
warning message appears on the driver
information interface.
1Turning on the Power
Bring the keyless remote close to the POWER button
if the battery in the keyless remote is weak.
2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak
P. 645
The power system may not activate if the keyless
remote is subjected to strong radio waves.
Do not hold the POWER button to start the power
system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30
seconds before trying again.
The engine may not run when the vehicle is ready for
driving.
You can start driving with the READY indicator on.
If you press the POWER button while depressing the
brake pedal with the READY indicator on, the power
mode is set to VEHICLE OFF and you cannot start
driving.
2 Driver Information Interface
Warning and Information Messages
P. 109
2 READY Indicator P. 93
Stopping the Power System
■
You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.
1. Put the transmission into (P.
2. Press the POWER button.
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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power
1Remote Engine Start
Remote Engine Start
■
You can remotely turn the power system on using the keyless remote.
3
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.
■ To turn the power system on
Press the
the
button, then press and hold
button.
Go within the range,
and try again.
Some exterior lights flash once.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings and obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the power system
starts successfully.
Exterior lights will not flash
if the power system does
not start.
The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minutes during the first 10 minutes, press the
button, then press and hold the
button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.
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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power
■ To turn the power system off
1Remote Engine Start
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
• You have disabled a remote engine start setting
using the driver information interface* or audio/
information screen*.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
• The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The transmission is in a position other than (P.
• The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
The power system will not be turned off.
• You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
• Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.
• The security system alarm is not set.
Press and hold the
button for one
second.
The exterior lights flash once if the power system off successfully.
1To turn the power system off
The power system may be turned off while it is on if:
• You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of
turning the power system on with the button on
the keyless remote.
• The power system is turned off by using the keyless
remote.
• The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is in a position other than (P.
• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on if there
is a problem with the emissions control systems.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power
1Remote Engine Start
While the power system is on, the vehicle will
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
• The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.
When it is cold outside:
• The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.
• The rear defogger and door mirror heaters* are
activated.
• The seat and heated steering wheel are activated*
2 Heated Steering Wheel* P. 233
2 Seat Heaters* P. 234
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguTurning on the Power
1Starting to Drive
Starting to Drive
When the power system is turned on using the
■
When the power system is turned on using the
button on the keyless remote
button on the keyless remote
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the POWER button.
The power system is turned off when the
transmission is taken out of (P before the POWER
button is pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to
drive.
When the power system is turned on in any case
then put the transmission into (D. Select (R when reversing.
3. With the parking brake is applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.
u Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.
2 Parking Brake P. 551
You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the
brake pedal. When facing downhill, you can start
your vehicle more smoothly by manually releasing it
with the electric parking brake switch than by
releasing it with the accelerator pedal.
As a hybrid vehicle, the sounds and vibrations from
the engine may be absent even though the vehicle is
that you can start.
Make sure to check if the READY indicator is on
before you start to drive.
■ Hill start assist system
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into (D when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, then
release the brake pedal.
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is
switched off.
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uuWhen DrivinguPrecautions While Driving
Precautions While Driving
1Precautions While Driving
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■
NOTICE
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
Do not change the shift position while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
• Take corners at slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on roof.
• Roof load capacity is 165 lbs (75 kg), available roof racks/carriers may have lower
capacities. Please check accessory's information (Honda accessory).
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
In Rain
■
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
Other Precautions
■
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.
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uuWhen DrivinguTransmission
Transmission
1Precautions While Driving
Creeping
■
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functions will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.
As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission,
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.
Do not select (N while driving as you will lose
regenerative braking (and acceleration) performance.
Kickdown
■
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the vehicle
to react similar to an automatic transmission vehicle, unexpectedly increasing vehicle
speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and
curves.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.
1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.
2 Important Handling Information P. 44
2 Precautions While Driving P. 475
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
Shifting
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
1Shifting
3
WARNING
■ Shift button positions
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
Park
Used when parking or turning the power
on or off.
Transmission is locked.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that (P is shown
on the shift position indicator.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
●
While the High Voltage battery level is full, or the
High Voltage battery temperature is low,
Used for normal driving.
●
The deceleration paddle selector can be
regenerative braking may become less effective.
used temporarily.
The deceleration paddle selector can be
●
To prevent malfunction and unintended
engagement:
used when SPORT mode is on.
• Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.
• Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift
buttons.
• Do not let passengers or children operate the shift
buttons.
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
■ (P (parking) button
(P Button
1Shifting
The shift position changes to (P when you
press the (P button while the vehicle is
parked with the power mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the (P button
come on.
The beeper sounds and the message appears on the
driver information interface when you depress the
accelerator pedal with the shift position in (N.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 109
Change the shift position to (D or (R with the brake
pedal depressed.
You may occasionally find that it takes longer than
usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select
(R, release the brake pedal, and/or depress the
accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High
Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not
indicate a vehicle malfunction.
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
1Shift Operation
Shift Operation
■
NOTICE
When you change (D to (R and vice versa, come to
a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.
Shift Position Indicator
(Transmission System Indicator)
Deceleration Paddle Selector
Indicator
Use the shift position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the shift position before selecting a
shift button.
If the indicator of the currently selected shift position,
or all the shift position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Press the (P button.
Press back the (R button.
Press the (N button.
Press the (D button.
When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the correct shift position before
driving.
The beeper sounds once when you change to (R.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
Shift Button
Indicator
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
■ When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the shift position
automatically changes to (P.
the shift position to (P under the described
conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select (P before opening the driver’s door.
Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.
2 When Stopped P. 559
• The vehicle is stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h)
or slower.
• The transmission is in other than (P.
• You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.
u If you manually change the shift position from (P with the brake pedal
depressed, the shift position will automatically return to (P once you release
the brake pedal.
If you want to drive the vehicle after the shift position
has automatically changed to (P under the described
conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the shift
position.
■ When turning off the power mode
If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission
is in other than (P, the shift position automatically changes to (P.
If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system
and lock the doors.
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
■ If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the power system on:
1If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash
mode]
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press and release the (N button.
To keep the vehicle in (N position, you can also
follow this procedure:
While the power system is on, select (N, and then
within five seconds, press the POWER button.
u (N (Neutral) hold mode will appear on the driver information interface.
3. Press the (N button again and hold it for two seconds.
u The vehicle will enter car wash mode, which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
Note that the transmission may not stay in (N
position while any of the following indicators is on:
• Transmission system indicator.
If you want to cancel car wash mode, select a position other than (N.
• Malfunction indicator lamp.
• Charging system indicator.
If the POWER button is pressed after car wash
mode has been activated, the power mode
will change to ACCESSORY and a message
will be displayed on the driver information
interface.
u For 15 minutes the transmission remains
in (N with the power mode will remain
in ACCESSORY. After that, the
transmission automatically changes to
(P.
u Manually changing to (P cancels
ACCESSORY mode. The (P indicator
comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always put the
transmission into (P when car wash
mode is no longer needed.
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uuWhen DrivinguShifting
■ Restrictions on selecting a shift position
You cannot select a shift position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.
When the
transmission is in: circumstances:
1. Under these
2. If you try to change to 3. The shift position
How to change the
shift position
the following:
remains in/changes to:
The brake pedal is not
depressed.
(P
(N
(P
The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Release the accelerator
pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
The vehicle is moving at low
speed without the brake pedal
depressed.
Other shift position
The vehicle is moving at low
speed with the accelerator
pedal depressed.
(N
(N or (D
(R or (N
The vehicle is moving forward.
The vehicle is moving backward.
The vehicle is moving.
(R
(D
(P
Park your vehicle in a
safe place.
(R, (N, or (D
Make sure that the
READY indicator
comes on.
A shift position other than
(P or (N
(P or (N
The READY indicator is not on.
(P or (N
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uuWhen DrivinguSPORT Mode
SPORT Mode
SPORT Mode Indicator
SPORT Button
To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the SPORT button.
The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for
driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.
The SPORT mode is turned off every time you turn on the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
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uuWhen DrivinguDeceleration Paddle Selector
Deceleration Paddle Selector
When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration
without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
four stages of deceleration.
When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help
maintain the rate of deceleration, thereby allowing you to keep a safe distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
1Deceleration Paddle Selector
3
CAUTION
Rapidly increasing the deceleration rate by
quickly shifting the deceleration paddle
selector can cause the tires to skid, resulting
in a crash that could injure or kill someone.
The default deceleration stage is . Each
paddle selector operation makes a single
stage deceleration change.
Decrease
Always maintain a reasonable rate of
deceleration.
u The deceleration stage may not change if
Deceleration
Stage
If you are descending a hill when you select stage
the vehicle may enter stage
,
you keep the paddle selector pulled
back.
.
If you pull back right and left paddle selector at the
same time, the deceleration stage may not change.
Increase
To select the different stages of deceleration:
• Pull back the (+ selector (right side) to decrease the deceleration stage.
• Pull back the (- selector (left side) to increase the deceleration stage.
Pull the (+ selector for a few seconds when you want to cancel the deceleration
paddle selector.
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uuWhen DrivinguDeceleration Paddle Selector
1Deceleration Paddle Selector
When to use
In the following situations, the stage may not change
and the stage icon will blink even if you pull back the
selector. The deceleration stage may decrease or
cancel automatically:
• The High Voltage battery is fully charged or its
temperature is too cold or too hot.
Shift position is in (D
Deceleration Stage
When SPORT mode is
OFF, the deceleration
stage appears.
When SPORT mode is
ON, the deceleration
stage and M appear.
• The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration
range with SPORT mode off.
• Hybrid system protection is needed.
• The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle
is stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed
Follow.
If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with Low
Speed Follow will cancel automatically.
Paddle Selector
Increase the deceleration stage
when pulling the (- paddle
selector (left side)
Decrease the deceleration stage
when pulling the (+ paddle
selector (right side)
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uuWhen DrivinguDeceleration Paddle Selector
■ When SPORT mode is OFF
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,
and the stage will appear in the driver information interface.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the (+ selector
(right side) for a few seconds.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.
■ When SPORT mode is ON
If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the
stage along with M will appear in the driver information interface. The deceleration
stage will not cancel automatically while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the (+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,
deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappears.
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uuWhen DrivinguECON Mode
ECON Mode
1ECON Mode
While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuation.
The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the climate control system and the accelerator pedal response.
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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.
1Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
The VSA® may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.
VSA® Operation
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 vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
■
When VSA® activates, you may notice that the
engine and motor do not respond to the
accelerator. You may also notice some noise
from the hydraulic brake system. You will also
see the indicator blink.
VSA® System
Indicator
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 Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM), Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system,
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF, low tire
pressure/TPMS, Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM), and Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) may come on along with a message in the
Driver Information Interface after reconnecting the
12V-battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does
not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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uuWhen DrivinguVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
1Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
VSA® On and Off
■
(ESC), System
This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA® functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA® temporarily switched off.
When the
button is pressed, the traction control
function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA® off if
you are not able to free it when the VSA® is on.
Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.
VSA® OFF Indicator
To restore VSA® functionality/features, press
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.
the
(VSA® OFF) button until you hear a
beep.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after turning the power
system on or while driving. This is normal.
VSA® is turned on every time you turn the
power system on, even if you turned it off the
last time you drove the vehicle.
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uuWhen DrivinguAgile Handling Assist
Agile Handling Assist
Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the
steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during
cornering.
1Agile Handling Assist
The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, the agile handling assist does not
activate.
You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.
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uuWhen DrivinguReal Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM
Your vehicle is equipped with the AWD system. When the system senses a loss of
front wheel traction, it automatically transfers some power to the rear wheels. This
allows you to utilize all available traction and may increase mobility.
1Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM
NOTICE
Do not continuously spin the front tires of your
vehicle. Continuously spinning the front tires can
cause transmission or rear differential damage.
You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking
that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle.
The AWD system may not function properly if tire
type and size are mixed. Make sure to use the same
size and type of tire, and the air pressures as
specified.
If you excessively spin all four wheels and overheat the AWD system, only the front
wheels receive power. Stop until the system cools down.
2 Tire and Wheel Replacement P. 612
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated.
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator to come on and a message to appear
on the driver information interface.
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
• Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.
• Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of overinflation.
The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.
2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 606
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
• You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
• You drive on snowy or slippery roads.
• Tire chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
• There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
• Tire chains are used.
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
1Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM), Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system,
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF, low tire
pressure/TPMS, Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM), and Parking Brake and Brake System
12V-battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does
not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1TPMS Calibration
TPMS Calibration
You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
■
The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between 30-
65 mph (48-105 km/h).
During this period, if the ignition is turned on and the
vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you may
notice the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the
calibration process is not yet complete.
• Replace one or more tires.
Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.
2 Checking Tires P. 606
If the tire chains are installed, remove them before
calibrating the TPMS.
Make sure:
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• Change the shift position to (P.
• The power mode is in ON.
If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Models with color audio system
You can calibrate the system from the
customized features on the driver information
interface.
1. Press the
then
/
button to select
Vehicle Settings, then press the ENTER
button.
u TPMS Calibration appears on the
display.
2. Press the ENTER button.
u The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select Cancel or Calibrate.
3
4
3. Press the
/
button and select
Calibrate, then press the ENTER button.
u Calibration Started screen appears,
then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.
• If the Calibration Failed to Start message
appears, repeat steps 2-3.
• The calibration process finishes
automatically.
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Models with Display Audio
You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Select
.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Vehicle.
5. Select TPMS Calibration.
6. Select Cancel or Calibrate.
u When the calibration is complete, the
display returns to the customization
menu screen.
• If the Unable to initialize TPMS. message
appears, repeat step 6.
• The calibration process finishes
automatically.
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
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uuWhen DrivinguTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
Blind spot information System*
1Blind spot information System*
Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”
3
WARNING
When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the
appropriate indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you
change lanes.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.
■ How the system works
Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.
●
The transmission is in (D.
Your vehicle speed is
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
●
Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners
and 100 mph (160 km/h)
Important Safety Reminder
Alert Zone
Like all assistance systems, blind spot information
system has limitations. Overreliance on blind spot
information system may result in a collision.
Alert zone range
A
A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
B
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.
C
• The blind spot information system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the Blind Spot Info Not
Available driver information interface appearing.
• The blind spot information system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
1Blind spot information System*
■ When the system detects a vehicle
The blind spot information system alert indicator may
not come on under the following conditions:
Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located on the outside rearview mirror on
both sides.
Comes On
Blinks
• A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.
■ Comes on when:
• A vehicle is parked in a side lane.
●
A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
• The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10
km/h).
• An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
●
You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
• A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a
motorcycle or other small vehicle.
■ Blinks and the beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.
You can change the setting for the blind spot
information system.
2 Customized Features P. 369
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguBlind spot information System*
1Blind spot information System*
Blind spot information system may be adversely
affected when:
• Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.
• An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
• Driving on a curved road.
• A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.
• The system picks up external electrical interference.
• The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.
• The orientation of the sensors has been changed.
• In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
• Making a turn at an intersection.
• Driving on a bumpy road.
• Making a short turn that slightly tilts the vehicle.
For proper blind spot information system operation:
• Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.
• Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.
• Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be
repaired, or the rear bumper corner area is strongly
impacted.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen DrivinguHigh Voltage Battery
High Voltage Battery
The High Voltage battery gradually discharges even if the vehicle is not in use. As a
result, if your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time, the battery charge
level will become low. Extended periods of time at a low state of charge will shorten
battery life. To maintain the battery state of charge, drive your vehicle for more than
30 minutes at least once every three months.
1High Voltage Battery
Be careful not to let the High Voltage battery drain
too much. If the battery level becomes close to zero,
it will make it impossible to start the engine.
Extreme high temperatures can affect the battery life. You can minimize the effects
by parking the vehicle in the shade during the summer.
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Honda Sensing®
Honda Sensing® is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors: a radar sensor located inside the front grille and a front
sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview
mirror.
Honda Sensing® has following functions.
■ The functions which do not require switch operations to activate
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System 2 P. 543
■ The functions which require switch operations to activate
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow 2 P. 517
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 2 P. 534
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uuHonda Sensing®u
Operation Switches for the ACC with Low Speed Follow/
LKAS
■
■ MAIN Button
CANCEL Button
Press to activate standby mode for ACC with
Low Speed Follow and LKAS. Or press to
cancel these systems.
RES/+ Button
Interval
Button
■ LKAS Button
Press to activate or cancel the LKAS.
LKAS Button
MAIN Button
■ RES/+ and −/SET Buttons
−/SET Button
Press RES/+ button to resume the ACC with
Low Speed Follow or increase the vehicle
speed.
Press −/SET button to set the ACC with Low
Speed Follow or decrease the vehicle speed.
■ Interval Button
Press the (interval) button to change the
ACC with Low Speed Follow following-
interval.
■ CANCEL Button
Press to cancel ACC with Low Speed Follow.
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uuHonda Sensing®u
Driver Information Interface Content
■
You can see the current state of ACC with
Low Speed Follow, and LKAS.
a Indicates that ACC with Low Speed Follow,
and LKAS are ready to be activated.
b Indicates that LKAS is activated and
whether or not traffic lane lines are
detected.
c Indicates whether or not ACC with Low
Speed Follow detected the vehicle ahead.
d Indicates that ACC with Low Speed Follow
shows the set vehicle speed.
e Indicates that ACC with Low Speed Follow
shows the set vehicle interval.
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
1Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
The system can assist you when it determines there is a possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of your vehicle. The CMBSTM
is designed to alert you when the potential for a collision is determined, as well as to
reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Important Safety Reminder
The CMBSTM is designed to reduce the severity of an
unavoidable collision. It does not prevent collisions
nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your
responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering
wheel appropriately according to the driving
conditions.
The CMBSTM may not activate or may not detect a
conditions:
2 CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations P. 511
For directions on the proper handling of the radar
2 Radar Sensor P. 550
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 548
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
1How the system works
How the system works
■
When the CMBSTM activates, it may automatically
apply the brake. It will be canceled when your vehicle
stops or a potential collision is not determined.
When to use
The camera is
located behind the
rearview mirror.
The radar sensor is
in the front grille.
The system starts monitoring the roadway ahead when your vehicle speed is about
3 mph (5 km/h) or above and will search for a vehicle in front of you.
The CMBSTM activates when:
●
The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected in
front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a collision.
Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and the system
●
determines there is a chance of a collision with:
- Vehicles detected in front of you that are stationary, oncoming, or traveling in
your same direction.
- A pedestrian who is detected in front of you.
●
Your vehicle speed is above 62 mph (100 km/h), and the system determines
there is a chance of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you traveling
in your same direction.
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
■ When the system activates
1How the system works
The camera in the CMBSTM is also designed to detect
pedestrians.
The system provides visual and audible alerts of a possible collision, and stops
if the collision is avoided.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection
limitations from the list.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes, etc.)
Visual Alerts
2 CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations P. 511
Beep
Audible Alert
You can change the distance (Long/Normal/Short) between vehicles at which the
system’s earliest collision alert will come on through driver information interface* or
audio/information screen* setting options.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
Collision Alert Stages
■
The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBSTM may not go through all of
the stages before initiating the last stage.
CMBSTM
Distance between vehicles
The sensors detect a vehicle Audible & Visual WARNINGS
Braking
When in Long, visual and
audible alerts come on at a
There is a risk of a collision with longer distance from a vehicle
NORMAL
LONG SHORT
Vehicle
Ahead
Stage
one
—
the vehicle ahead of you.
ahead than in Normal setting,
and in Short, at a shorter
distance than in Normal.
Your Vehicle
The risk of a collision has
increased, time to respond is
reduced.
Your
Vehicle
Vehicle
Ahead
Stage
two
Lightly applied
Visual and audible alerts.
Your
Vehicle
Vehicle
Ahead
Stage
three
The CMBSTM determines that a
collision is unavoidable.
Forcefully applied
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
1Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
CMBSTM On and Off
■
The CMBSTM may automatically shut off, and the
CMBSTM indicator will come and stay on under certain
conditions.
Press and hold the button until the beeper
sounds to switch the system on or off.
2 CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations P. 511
When the CMBSTM is off:
• The CMBSTM indicator in the instrument
panel comes on.
• A message on the driver information
interface reminds you that the system is off.
When the CMBSTM is activated, it will continue to
operate even if the accelerator pedal is partially
depressed. However, it will be canceled if the
accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM), Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system,
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF, low tire
pressure/TPMS, Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM), and Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) may come on along with a message in the
Driver Information Interface after reconnecting the
12V-battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does
not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The CMBSTM is turned on every time you turn
the power system on, even if you turned it off
the last time you drove the vehicle.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g. the warning
message appears too frequently).
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations
■
The system may automatically shut off and the CMBSTM indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the CMBSTM functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 548
2 Radar Sensor P. 550
■ Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between objects and the background.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions,
pedestrians or other vehicles may not be detected).
■ Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
■ Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, etc.).
• When tire chains are installed.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• Driving with the parking brake applied.
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
■ Detection limitations
• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is
too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you
at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small
vehicle.
• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved, winding or undulating road that makes it difficult for
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian in front of
you is significantly large.
• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
Limitations applicable to pedestrian detection only
• When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by
side.
• Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s
shape, preventing the system from recognizing that the person is a pedestrian.
• When the pedestrian is slouching or squatting.
• When the pedestrian is shorter than about 3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about 7
feet (2 meter) in height.
• When a pedestrian blends in with the background.
• When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, or when their hands or raised or they
are running.
• When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group.
• When the camera cannot correctly identify that a pedestrian is present due to an
unusual shape (holding luggage, body position, size).
■ Automatic shutoff
CMBSTM may automatically shut itself off and the CMBSTM indicator comes and stays
on when:
• The temperature inside the system is high.
• You drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an
extended period.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected (incorrect tire size, flat tire, etc.).
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.
Once the conditions that caused CMBSTM to shut off improve or are addressed (e.g.,
cleaning), the system comes back on.
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)
With Little Chance of a Collision
The CMBSTM may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or
■
when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are:
■ When Passing
Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ahead of you and you change lanes to pass.
■ At an intersection
Your vehicle approaches or passes another vehicle that is making a left or right turn.
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uuHonda Sensing®uCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM
)
■ On a curve
When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming
vehicle is right in front of you.
■ Through a low bridge at high speed
You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed.
■ Speed bumps, road work sites, train tracks, roadside objects, etc.
You drive over speed bumps, steel road plates, etc., or your vehicle approaches train
tracks or roadside objects (such as a traffic sign and guard rail) on a curve or, when
parking, stationary vehicles and walls.
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uuHonda Sensing®uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate
and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
3
WARNING
Improper use of ACC with Low Speed
Follow can lead to a crash.
When ACC with Low Speed Follow slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your
vehicle’s brake lights will illuminate.
Use ACC with Low Speed Follow only
when driving on expressways or
freeways and in good road and weather
conditions.
When to use
The camera is
located behind
the rearview
mirror.
3
WARNING
ACC with Low Speed Follow has limited
braking capability and may not stop
your vehicle in time to avoid a collision
with a vehicle that quickly stops in front
of you.
The radar sensor is
inside the front grille.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal if the conditions require.
Important Reminder
■ Vehicle speed for ACC with Low Speed Follow: A vehicle is detected ahead
within ACC with Low Speed Follow range – ACC with Low Speed Follow
operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with Low Speed Follow range – ACC with
Low Speed Follow operates at the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.
■ Shift position for ACC with Low Speed Follow: In (D.
necessary, and always keep a safe interval between
your vehicle and other vehicles.
For directions on the proper handling of the radar
sensor, refer to the following page.
2 Radar Sensor P. 550
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uuHonda Sensing®uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
■ How to activate the system
1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 548
How to use
ACC (green) is on in the
driver information
interface.
ACC with Low Speed
Follow is ready to use.
■ Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel.
ACC with Low Speed Follow may not work properly
under certain conditions.
2 ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations P. 524
When not using ACC with Low Speed Follow: Turn
off adaptive cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This
also will turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS).
Do not use ACC with Low Speed Follow under the
following conditions:
• On roads with heavy traffic or while driving in
continuous stop and go traffic.
• On roads with sharp turns.
• On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such
cases, ACC with Low Speed Follow will not apply
the brakes to maintain the set speed.
• On roads with toll collection facilities or other
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking
areas, or facilities with drive through access.
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1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
To Set the Vehicle Speed
■
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM), Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system,
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF, low tire
On when ACC with Low
Speed Follow begins
pressure/TPMS, Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM), and Parking Brake and Brake System
12V-battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does
not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
−/SET button
1To Set the Vehicle Speed
You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the driver information interface* or
audio/information screen* between mph and km/h.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
Press and release
When driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: Take your foot off the
pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired speed. The moment
you release the button, the set speed is fixed, and ACC with Low Speed Follow
begins.
When driving slower than about 25 mph (40 km/h): If the vehicle is moving
and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the button fixes the set speed to
about 25 mph (40 km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If the vehicle is
stationary, you can set the vehicle speed even with the brake pedal depressed.
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing®uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
When ACC with Low Speed Follow starts
operating, the vehicle icon, distance bars and
set speed appear on the driver information
interface.
Set Vehicle Distance
When you use ACC with Low Speed Follow,
Straight Driving Assist (a feature of the Electric
Power Steering system) is activated.
Set Vehicle Speed
By enabling the steering system to
automatically compensate for natural steering
pull, Straight Driving Assist makes it easier for
you to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
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1When in Operation
When in Operation
■
If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if
another vehicle cuts in front of you, a beeper sounds,
ACC with Low Speed Follow monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC with
Low Speed Follow range. If a vehicle is detected doing so, the ACC with Low Speed
Follow system maintains or decelerates your vehicle’s set speed in order to keep the
vehicle’s set following-interval from the vehicle ahead.
a message appears on the driver information
interface.
2 To Set or Change Following-Interval P. 528
ACC with Low Speed Follow Range: 394 ft. (120 m)
Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate
interval from the vehicle ahead.
When a vehicle whose speed is slower than
your set speed is detected in front of you, your
vehicle starts to slow down.
Beep
A vehicle icon appears on the
driver information interface
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■ There is no vehicle ahead
1When in Operation
Your vehicle maintains the set speed without
having to keep your foot on the brake or
accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected
ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at
the set speed, ACC with Low Speed Follow
accelerates your vehicle to the set speed, and
then maintains it.
Even if the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is short, ACC with Low Speed Follow
may start accelerating your vehicle under the
following circumstances:
• The vehicle ahead of you is going at almost the
same speed as, or faster than, your vehicle.
• A vehicle that cuts in front of you is going faster
than your vehicle, gradually increasing the interval
between the vehicles.
A vehicle icon with dotted-line
contour appears on the driver
information interface
You can also set the system to beep when a vehicle in
front of you comes in and goes out of the ACC with
Low Speed Follow detecting range. Change the ACC
Forward Vehicle Detect Beep setting.
■ When you depress the accelerator pedal
You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or
visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC with Low Speed Follow range.
ACC with Low Speed Follow stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the
accelerator pedal, the system resumes an appropriate speed for keeping the
following-interval while a vehicle ahead is within the ACC with Low Speed Follow
range.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
Limitations
interval when using ACC with Low Speed Follow.
Additionally, ACC with Low Speed Follow may not
work properly under certain conditions.
2 ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations P. 524
522
■ A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with Low Speed Follow range and
slows to a stop
1A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with Low Speed Follow
range and slows to a stop
Your vehicle also stops, automatically. The
Stopped message appears on the driver
information interface.
When the vehicle ahead of you starts again,
the vehicle icon on the driver information
interface blinks. If you press the RES/+ or –/
SET button, or depress the accelerator pedal,
ACC with Low Speed Follow operates again
within the prior set speed.
3
WARNING
Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped
while the ACC with Low Speed Follow
system is operating can result in the
vehicle moving without operator
control.
A vehicle that moves without operator
control can cause a crash, resulting in
serious injury or death.
If no vehicle is ahead of you before you
resume driving, depressing the accelerator
pedal will resume operation of ACC with Low
Speed Follow within the prior set speed.
Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is
stopped by ACC with Low Speed Follow.
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ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations
■
The radar sensor for ACC with Low Speed Follow is
shared with the collision mitigation braking systemTM
(CMBSTM).
2 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) P. 506
The system may automatically shut off under certain conditions. Some examples of
these conditions are listed below. Other conditions may reduce some of the ACC
functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 548
2 Radar Sensor P. 550
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the MAIN
button and take your vehicle to a dealer.
■ Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
■ Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).
If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the
following situations, the radar sensor may not work
properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:
• The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock,
embankment, etc.
■ Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, etc.).
• You drive the vehicle where water is deep.
• Your vehicle has a frontal collision.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
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■ Detection limitations
• A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is
too short.
• A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
• When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you
at high speed.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small
vehicle.
• When there are animals in front of your vehicle.
• When you drive on a curved or winding or undulating road that makes it difficult
for the sensor to properly detect a vehicle or a pedestrian in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian in front of
you is significantly large.
• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
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• When driving through a narrow metal bridge.
• When the vehicle ahead of you brakes suddenly.
• When the vehicle ahead of you has a unique shape.
Sensor detects upper section of
an empty carrier truck.
Panel truck,
tanker truck,
etc.
• When your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on one edge of the lane.
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1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
■
If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or –/SET button on the
steering wheel.
than your increased set speed, ACC with Low Speed
Follow may not accelerate your vehicle. This is to
maintain the set interval between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead.
To increase speed
You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the driver information interface* or
audio/information screen* between mph and km/h.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
When you depress the accelerator pedal and then
push and release the –/SET button, the current speed
of the vehicle is set.
To decrease speed
• Each time you press the RES/+ or –/SET button, the vehicle speed is increased or
decreased by about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.
• If you keep pressing the RES/+ or –/SET button, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases by about 5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing®uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
To Set or Change Following-Interval
■
Press the (Interval) button to change the
ACC with Low Speed Follow following-
interval.
Each time you press the button, the following-
interval (the interval behind a vehicle detected
ahead of you) setting cycles through extra
long, long, middle, and short following-
interval.
Interval Button
Determine the most appropriate following-
interval setting based on your specific driving
conditions. Be sure to adhere to any
following-interval requirements set by local
regulation.
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The higher your vehicle’s following-speed is, the longer the short, middle, long or
extra long following-interval becomes. See the following examples for your
reference.
When the Set Speed is:
Following-Interval
50 mph (80 km/h)
65 mph (104 km/h)
81.0 feet
24.7 meters
1.1 sec
103.3 feet
31.5 meters
1.1 sec
Short
Middle
Long
112.2 feet
34.2 meters
1.5 sec
142.4 feet
43.4 meters
1.5 sec
153.5 feet
46.8 meters
2.1 sec
199.4 feet
60.8 meters
2.1 sec
208.3 feet
63.5 meters
2.9 sec
273.6 feet
83.4 meters
2.9 sec
Extra
Long
When your vehicle stops automatically because a vehicle detected ahead of you has
stopped, the interval between the two vehicles will vary based on the ACC with Low
Speed Follow interval setting.
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uuHonda Sensing®uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
1To Cancel
To Cancel
■
Resuming the prior set speed: After you have
canceled ACC with Low Speed Follow, you can
resume the prior set speed while it is still displayed.
Press the RES/+ button.
To cancel ACC with Low Speed Follow, do any
of the following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
u ACC with Low Speed Follow indicator
goes off.
CANCEL
Button
The set speed cannot be set or resumed when ACC
with Low Speed Follow has been turned off using the
MAIN button. Press the MAIN button to activate the
system, then set the desired speed.
• Depress the brake pedal while the vehicle is
moving forward.
MAIN
Button
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■ Automatic cancellation
1Automatic cancellation
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the driver information interface when
ACC with Low Speed Follow is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may
cause the ACC with Low Speed Follow to automatically cancel:
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
• When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.
Even though ACC with Low Speed Follow has been
automatically canceled, you can still resume the prior
set speed. Wait until the condition that caused ACC
with Low Speed Follow to cancel improves, then
press the –/SET button.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS, VSA®, or CMBSTM is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA® system indicator comes on.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.
• When you manually apply the parking brake.
• When the detected vehicle within the ACC with Low Speed Follow range is too
close to your vehicle.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.
• When the Maximum Load Limit is exceeded.
• When passing through an enclosed space, such as tunnel.
The ACC with Low Speed Follow automatic cancellation can be also triggered by the
following causes. In these cases, the parking brake will be automatically applied.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle is stationary.
• The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes.
• The power system is turned off.
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1To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control
To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control
■
Always be aware which mode you are in. When you
are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist
you to maintain a following-interval from a vehicle
ahead of you.
Press and hold the (interval) button for one
ACC with
Low Speed
Follow ON
second. Cruise Mode Selected appears on
the driver information interface for two
seconds, and then the mode switches to
Cruise.
Cruise
Control ON
You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the driver information interface* or
audio/information screen* between mph and km/h.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
To switch back to ACC with Low Speed
Follow, press and hold the button again for
one second.
■ When to use
Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~.
To Set the Vehicle Speed
■
Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired
speed.
The moment you release the –/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control
begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
When you use cruise control, Straight Driving Assist (a feature of the Electric Power
Steering system) is activated.
By enabling the steering system to automatically compensate for natural steering
pull, Straight Driving Assist makes it easier for you to keep your vehicle in a straight
line.
* Not available on all models
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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
■
• Each time you press the RES/+ or –/SET button, the vehicle speed is increased or
decreased by about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.
• If you keep pressing the RES/+ or –/SET button, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases by about 5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.
1To Cancel
To Cancel
■
Resuming the prior set speed:
To cancel cruise control, do any of the following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+
button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:
• When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)
• When the MAIN button is turned off.
At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control canceled automatically.
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uuHonda Sensing®uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Important Safety Reminders
The LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not an
autonomous driving system and always requires
driver attention and control. The system does not
work if you take your hands off the steering wheel or
fail to steer the vehicle.
■ Tactile and visual alerts
Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel and a warning display alert you that the
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.
■ Steering input assist
The system applies torque to the
The LKAS is convenient when it is used on freeways.
■ Front sensor camera
Monitors the lane
lines
steering to keep the vehicle
between the left and right lane
lines. The applied torque becomes
stronger as the vehicle gets closer to
either of the lane lines.
Do not place objects on the instrument panel.
Objects may reflect on the front windshield and
prevent correct detection of the traffic lanes.
The LKAS only alerts you when lane drift is detected
without a turn signal in use. The LKAS may not detect
all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will
vary based on weather, speed, and lane marker
operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
The LKAS may not work properly or may work
2 LKAS Conditions and Limitations P. 540
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 548
When you operate the turn signals to change lanes, the system is suspended, and
resumes after the signals are off.
If you make a lane change without operating the turn signals, the LKAS alerts
activate, and torque is applied to the steering.
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1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Lane Keep Support Function
■
The LKAS may not function as designed while driving
in frequent stop and go traffic, or on roads with
sharp curves.
Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane, when the vehicle
nears a white or yellow line, steering force of the electric power steering will become
stronger.
When it fails to detect lanes, the system will
temporarily be canceled. When a lane is detected, the
system will recover automatically.
Lane Departure Warning Function
■
When the vehicle enters the warning area, the LKAS alerts you with slight steering
wheel vibration as well as a warning display.
Warning Area
Warning Area
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1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
When the System can be Used
■
If the vehicle drifts toward either left or right lane line
due to the system applying torque, turn off the LKAS
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The system can be used when the following conditions are met.
• The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and
your vehicle is in the center of the lane.
• The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.
■ How to activate the system
1. Press the MAIN button.
MAIN Button
u The LKAS is on in the driver information
interface.
The system is ready to use.
2. Press the LKAS button.
u Lane outlines appear on the driver
information interface.
LKAS Button
The system is activated.
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3. Keep your vehicle near the center of the
lane while driving.
u The dotted outer lines change to solid
ones once the system starts operating
after detecting the left and right lane
markings.
1To cancel
To cancel
■
Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC with Low
Speed Follow on and off.
To cancel the LKAS:
Press the MAIN or LKAS button.
MAIN Button
LKAS Button
The LKAS is turned off every time you turn the
power system off, even if you turned it on the
last time you drove the vehicle.
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uuHonda Sensing®uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
■ The system operation is suspended if
1The system operation is suspended if you:
you:
You can change the setting for the LKAS.
LKAS suspended beep on and off can be selected.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
• Set the wipers to HI.
u Turning the wipers off or setting it to LO
resumes the LKAS.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
• Set the wiper switch to AUTO and the
wipers operate at high speed.
u The LKAS resumes when the wipers stop
or operate at low speed.
When the LKAS is suspended,
the lane lines on the driver
information interface change
to contour lines, and the
beeper sounds (if activated).
All models
• Decrease the vehicle speed to 40 mph (64
km/h) or less.
u Increasing the vehicle speed to 45 mph
(72 km/h) or more resumes the LKAS.
• Depress the brake pedal.
u The LKAS resumes and starts detecting
the lane lines again once you release the
brake pedal.
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■ The LKAS may be automatically suspended when:
• The system fails to detect lane lines.
• The steering wheel is quickly turned.
• You fail to steer the vehicle.
• Driving through a sharp curve.
• Driving at a speed in excess of approximately 90 mph (145 km/h).
Once these conditions no longer exist, the LKAS automatically resumes.
■ The LKAS may be automatically canceled when:
• The camera temperature gets extremely high or low.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.
• The ABS or VSA® systems engage.
The beeper sounds if the LKAS is automatically canceled.
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LKAS Conditions and Limitations
■
The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in
the middle of the lane under certain conditions, including the following:
■ Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markings.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.
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■ Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured 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.
Faded lines
Duplicate lines
Tire tracks
• 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.
Very wide or narrow traffic lane
• 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.
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• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
lines (or yellow lines).
• Driving on roads with double lines.
Lane void of lines at exit or
interchange
■ Vehicle conditions
• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights 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 (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
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uuHonda Sensing®uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
1Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the RDM system has
limitations.
Overreliance on the RDM system may result in a
collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the
vehicle within your driving lane.
How the System Works
■
The front camera behind the rearview mirror
monitors left and right lane markings (in white
or yellow). If your vehicle is getting too close
to detected lane markings without a turn
signal activated, the system, in addition to a
visual alert, applies steering torque and alerts
you with rapid vibrations on the steering
wheel, to help you remain within the detected
lane.
The RDM system only alerts you when lane drift is
detected without a turn signal in use. The RDM
system may not detect all lane markings or lane or
roadway departures; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed and lane marker condition. It is
vehicle and avoid collisions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 548
As a visual alert, the Lane Departure
message appears on the driver information
interface.
The RDM system may not work properly or may work
improperly under the certain conditions:
If the system determines that its steering input
is insufficient to keep your vehicle on the
roadway, it may apply braking.
u Braking is applied only when the lane
markings are solid continuous lines.
2 RDM Conditions and Limitations P. 546
There are times when you may not notice RDM
functions due to your operation of the vehicle, or
road surface conditions.
The system cancels assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid
crossing over detected lane markings.
If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system
beeps to alert you.
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uuHonda Sensing®uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
1Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
How the System Activates
■
If LKAS is off and you have selected Narrow from the
customized options using the driver information
interface* or audio/information screen*, the message
below will appear in case the system determines a
possibility of your vehicle crossing over detected lane
markings.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 109
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
The system activates when all the following conditions are met:
• The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.
• The system makes a determination that the driver is not actively accelerating,
braking, or steering.
1How the System Activates
The RDM system may automatically shut off and the
indicator comes and stays on.
2 Indicators P. 90
RDM system function can be impacted when the
vehicle is:
• Not driven within a traffic lane.
• Driven on the inside edge of a curve, or outside of
a lane.
• Driven in a narrow lane.
* Not available on all models
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1RDM On and Off
RDM On and Off
■
When you have selected Warning Only from the
Press the RDM button to turn the system on
and off.
u The indicator in the button comes on and
customized options using the driver information
interface* or audio/information screen*, the system
does not operate the steering wheel and braking.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
the message appears on the driver
information interface when the system is
on.
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation
(RDM), Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system,
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF, low tire
pressure/TPMS, Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM), and Parking Brake and Brake System
(Amber) may come on along with a message in the
Driver Information Interface after reconnecting the
12V-battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12
mph (20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does
not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Indicator
RDM Button
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing®uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
RDM Conditions and Limitations
■
The system may not properly detect lane markings and the position of your vehicle
under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below.
■ Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the front windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.
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uuHonda Sensing®uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
■ Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured 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 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 (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.
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uuHonda Sensing®uFront Sensor Camera
Front Sensor Camera
The camera, used in systems; such as RDM, LKAS, ACC with Low Speed Follow and
CMBSTM, is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate
their functions.
1Front Sensor Camera
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, the hood, or the front grille that could
obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Camera Location and Handling Tips
■
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replace the windshield with a
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making
even minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.
This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.
Front Sensor
Camera
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.
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uuHonda Sensing®uFront Sensor Camera
1Front Sensor Camera
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate:Camera Temperature Too High:
message appears:
• Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the air flow directed toward the camera.
• Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate:Clean Front Windshield:
message
appears:
• Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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uuHonda Sensing®uRadar Sensor
Radar Sensor
The radar sensor is in the front grille.
1Radar Sensor
Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover.
For the CMBSTM to work properly:
• Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
• Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder
for cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water
or a mild detergent.
Radar Sensor
• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by using the CMBSTM
OFF button and take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 CMBSTM On and Off P. 510
If the vehicle is involved in any of the following
situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:
• Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.
• Your vehicle drives through deep water or is
submerged in deep water.
• Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock,
or embankment that could jar the radar sensor.
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Braking
Brake System
1Braking
Parking Brake
■
When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a
whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
■ To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.
1Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.
u The parking brake and brake system
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system operation when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
indicator (red) comes on.
■ To release
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
12V-battery goes dead.
2 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 647
The power mode must be in ON in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the electric servo brake
system until the vehicle come to a stop. The
electric parking brake then applies, and the
switch should be released.
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle to start slowly
and smoothly when facing downhill on steep
hills.
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uuBrakinguBrake System
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake
system indicator (red) is on.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
• When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with
Low Speed Follow.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 553
■ To release automatically
• When the power system is turned off while ACC
with Low Speed Follow is activated.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle
facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
• When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.
• When the power system is turned off while brake
hold is applied.
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.
• When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System while brake hold is applied.
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
Accelerator Pedal
When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The power system is on.
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
• Malfunction indicator lamp
• The transmission is not in (P or (N.
• Transmission system indicator
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■ Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature
With the power mode is ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
1Parking Brake
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
• Parking brake and brake system indicator (amber)
• VSA® system indicator
• ABS indicator
• Supplemental restraint system indicator
1. Put the transmission into (P.
2. Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up 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 brake 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 power system.
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 having your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.
u To confirm that the parking brake is applied, 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 for the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both
ACC with Low Speed Follow and the automatic brake hold system.
u To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator (red) is on.
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uuBrakinguBrake System
1Foot Brake
Foot 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.
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard.
If you hear a continuous metallic 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 dealer. 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 vibration of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.
2 Brake Assist System P. 558
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 557
Applying constant pressure to the brakes while going
down a long hill can cause the brakes to heat up,
resulting in a loss of stopping power. Therefore,
when descending a long hill, release the accelerator
pedal and allow regenerative braking to slow the
vehicle down. To adjust the rate of deceleration, use
the deceleration paddle selector.
When the high voltage battery has fully recharged,
regenerative braking may not be possible.
2 POWER/CHARGE Gauge P. 126
2
High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge P. 127
2 Deceleration Paddle Selector P. 484
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 confuse drivers behind you.
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uuBrakinguBrake System
1Automatic Brake Hold
Automatic Brake Hold
■
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.
3
WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
■ Turning on the system
■ Activating the system
■ Canceling the system
If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Comes
On
On
On
Comes
On
Goes
Off
Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
Brake Pedal
Accelerator Pedal
Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
power system. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.
Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must not be in (P or (R.
Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in a
position other than (P or
(N. The system is
cancelled and the vehicle
starts to move.
The automatic brake
3
WARNING
●
The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.
Release the brake pedal
after the automatic
brake hold indicator
comes on.
Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.
●
The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.
●
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.
●
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.
Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in (P and applying the parking
brake.
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uuBrakinguBrake System
■ The system automatically cancels when:
• You engage the parking brake.
• You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into (P or (R.
1Automatic Brake Hold
While the system is activated, you can turn off the
power system or park the vehicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.
2 When Stopped P. 559
■ The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:
• Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The power system is turned off.
• There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.
Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turns off once the power
system is off.
1Turning off the automatic brake hold system
■ Turning off the automatic brake hold system
While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.
Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.
u The automatic brake hold system
You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.
Goes
Off
indicator goes off.
If you want to turn off automatic brake hold
while the system is in operation, press the
Automatic Brake
Hold Button
automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.
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uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS
■
NOTICE
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of
the incorrect size or type.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking is not affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.“
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 lockup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
■ ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. 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 you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
In the following cases, your 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.
ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
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.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
• 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.
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uuBrakinguBrake Assist System
Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■ Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.
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Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
1Parking Your Vehicle
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up the electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Change the shift position to (P.
4. Turn off the power system.
3
WARNING
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
u The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off in about 15
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.
seconds.
Always set the parking brake, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that (P is shown
on the shift position indicator.
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
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uuParking Your VehicleuWhen Stopped
1When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can damage the driveline:
• Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
• Changing to (P before the vehicle stops
completely.
When facing uphill, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so may cause the power system to overheat
and fail.
In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.
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uuParking Your VehicleuParking Sensor System*
Parking Sensor System*
1Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper, driver information interface and audio/information screen let you know the
approximate distance between your vehicle and the obstacle.
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
• The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, or
dirt.
• The vehicle is on uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
■ The sensor location and range
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
Front Center Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
• The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.
• The system is affected by devices that emit
ultrasonic waves.
• Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
• Thin or low objects.
• Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
• Objects directly under the bumper.
Front: Within about 24 in (60 cm)
or less
Rear: Within about 28 in (70 cm)
or less
Front: Within about 39 in (100 cm)
or less
Rear: Within about 43 in (110 cm)
or less
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
* Not available on all models
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uuParking Your VehicleuParking Sensor System*
■ Parking sensor system on and off
1Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
When you set the power mode to ON, the system will
be in the previously selected condition.
parking sensor system button to turn on or off
the system. The indicator in the button comes
on when the system is on.
The front corner and front center sensors start
to detect an obstacle when the transmission is
in any position other than (P or (R, and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The front corner, rear corner and rear center
sensors start to detect an obstacle when the
transmission is in (R, and the vehicle speed is
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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uuParking Your VehicleuParking Sensor System*
■ Screen Operation
Normal display
1Screen Operation
You can switch the display to normal display
or split display by touching the tab vicinity or
on the camera display.
If the parking sensor system is off or there is a
malfunction in the system, the tab disappears, and
the split display returns to the normal display.
Tab
You can also switch the display to normal display or
split display using the audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 369
Touch
Touch
Camera
display
Split display
Touch
Touch
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uuParking Your VehicleuParking Sensor System*
■ When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter
Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle
Interval between
Driver Information Interface/
Audio/Information Screen
Indicator
beeps
Corner Sensors
Center Sensors
Audio/information screen
Front: About 41-26 in
(105-65 cm)
—
Blinks in Yellow*1
Blinks in Amber
Blinks in Red
Moderate
Rear: About 45-26 in
(115-65 cm)
Front: About 26-19 in
(65-50 cm)
Rear: About 30-19 in
(75-50 cm)
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle
About 26-19 in (65-50 cm)
Short
About 19-16 in (50-40 cm) About 19-16 in (50-40 cm)
About 16 in (40 cm) or less About 16 in (40 cm) or less
Very short
Continuous
Driver information interface
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle
*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
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uuParking Your VehicleuParking Sensor System*
1Turning off All Rear Sensors
Turning off All Rear Sensors
■
When you shift to (R, the indicator in the parking
sensor system button blinks as a reminder that the
rear sensors have been turned off.
1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for 10 seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button flashes.
4. Press the button again. The indicator in the button goes off.
u The beeper sounds twice. The rear sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.
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uuParking Your VehicleuCross Traffic Monitor*
Cross Traffic Monitor*
1Cross Traffic Monitor*
Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.
3
CAUTION
The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.
Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all
approaching vehicles and may not detect
an approaching vehicle at all.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
back up the vehicle before doing so may
result in a collision.
Do not solely rely on the system when
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle
before reversing.
* Not available on all models
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1Cross Traffic Monitor*
How the System Works
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Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect or may delay
alerting an approaching vehicle, or may alert without
an approaching vehicle under the following
conditions:
• An obstacle, such as another vehicle and a wall,
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the
radar sensor’s scope.
• Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.
• A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25
km/h).
• The system picks up external interference such as
other radar sensors from another vehicle or strong
radio wave transmitted from a facility nearby.
• Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.
• When there is bad weather.
• Your vehicle is on an incline.
The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor system is turned
on.
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• The transmission is in (R.
• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.
Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper
corners
When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.
• Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.
• Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a
vehicle, and so on.
The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.
The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
The system does not detect or provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from
your vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels
or stickers of any kind.
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1When the System Detects a Vehicle
If the on the lower right changes to
When the System Detects a Vehicle
■
when the
transmission is in (R, mud snow or ice may have
accumulated in the vicinity of the sensor. Check the
bumper corners for any obstructions, and thoroughly
clean the area if necessary.
Arrow Icon
If the
comes on when the transmission is in (R,
there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Normal View
Wide View
Top Down View
If the display remains the same with the transmission
in (R, there may be a problem with the rear camera
system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information
screen.
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Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off
■
You can switch on and off the system using the audio/information screen.
1. Select
.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Camera.
4. Select Cross Traffic Monitor.
5. Select On or Off, then select OK.
The system can also be turned on and off on
the audio/information screen by pressing the
CTM icon.
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Multi-View Rear Camera
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view.
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The display automatically changes to a rear view when the transmission is put into (R.
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
■
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
Wide View Mode
Approx.
39 inches
(1 m)
Approx.
20 inches
(50 cm)
Tailgate
Open
Range
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
Bumper
Guidelines
Models with Display Audio
Camera
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings.
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Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into (R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move according to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
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1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
You can view three different camera angles on the rearview display.
Models with color audio system
You can change the Camera Guideline On or Off
settings.
Models with color audio system
Press the selector knob to switch the angle.
Models with Display Audio
Touch the appropriate icon to switch the angle.
: Wide view mode
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Camera Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into (R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode
All models
• If you were last using Wide view mode or Normal view mode, the same view
mode will be activated the next time you put the transmission into (R.
• If you were using Top down view mode before you turned off the power system,
Wide view mode will be activated the next time you set the power mode to ON
and put the transmission into (R.
• If you were using Top down view mode and 10 seconds elapsed after you took
the transmission out of (R, Wide view mode will be activated the next time you
put the transmission into (R.
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Refueling
Fuel Information
■ Fuel recommendation
1Fuel Information
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
NOTICE
We recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
■ Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid buildup of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. for additional
information on gasoline. For more information on top tier gasoline, visit
www.toptiergas.com.
■ Fuel tank capacity: 14 US gal (53 L)
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How to Refuel
Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
1How to Refuel
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.
3
WARNING
1. Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
2. Turn off the power system.
3. Pull on the fuel fill door release handle
under the lower left corner of the
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flames away.
Pull
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
dashboard.
u The fuel fill door opens.
The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of
smaller diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station
devices can damage the area in and around the filler
opening.
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4. Place the end of the filler nozzle on the
lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.
u Keep the filler nozzle level.
u When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.
1How to Refuel
If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.
If you repeatedly fill the tank with less than the
specified minimum amount of fuel, the malfunction
indicator lamp may come on. If this happens, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
u After filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.
u If you do not fill up the tank to full,
always add a minimum of 1.3 US gal
(5.0 L) of fuel.
The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.
Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.
5. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
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Fuel Economy and CO2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2
Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several
factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
1Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
Gallons of
fuel
Miles per
Gallon
Miles driven
100
Maintenance and Fuel Economy
■
Kilometers
L per 100 km
Liter
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.
• Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.
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• Maintain the specified tire pressure.
• Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
• Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
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