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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Driving
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed a nd a set following-interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours, without you havi ng to keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
ACC can not be activated if Intelligent Traction 
Management settin g is snow, sand
* or mud*.
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when driving on expressways 
or freeways and in good weather 
conditions.
3WARNING
ACC has limited braking capability.
When your vehicle speed drops below 
22 mph (35 km/h), ACC  will automatically 
cancel and no longer will apply your 
vehicle's brakes. 
Always be prepared to apply the brake 
pedal when conditions require.
When to use
■Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control: Desired speed in a 
range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
■Gear positions for adapti ve cruise control: In (D or (S
The radar sensor is behind 
the emblem.
The camera is located 
behind the rearview 
mirror.
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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Driving
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 ACC 
begins.
When ACC starts operating, the vehicle icon, 
distance bars and set speed appear on the 
driver information interface.
■To Set the Vehicle Speed1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
ACC may not work properly  under certain conditions.
2 ACC Conditions and Limitations  P. 451
When not using ACC: Turn off adaptive cruise by 
pressing the  MAIN button. This also will turn off the 
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).
When the  MAIN button is pressed, ACC and Lane 
Keeping Assist System (LKAS) are both turned on or 
off.
You can switch the displayed set speed 
measurements on the driver  information interface 
between mph and km/h.
2 Units  P. 116
Do not use ACC under the following conditions:
•On roads with heavy traf fic 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 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 faci lities with driv e through access.
On when 
adaptive cruise 
control begins
Press and release–/SET
 Button
Set Vehicle 
Interval
Set Vehicle 
Speed
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Driving
■Detection limitations
• A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle 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 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 in front of you.
• The speed difference between your vehicl e and a vehicle 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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uuHonda Sensing ®u Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Continued
Driving
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the vehicle ahead of you brakes suddenly.
• When the vehicle ahead of you has a unique shape.
• When your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on one edge of the lane.
Radar detects upper section of 
an empty carrier truck. Panel truck, 
tanker truck, etc.
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parking.To apply:
Depress the parking brake pedal down with 
your foot.
To release:
1.Depress the brake pedal.
2. Depress the parking brake.
■Parking Brake1Parking Brake
NOTICE
Release the parking brake fu lly before driving. The 
rear brakes and axle can  be damaged if you drive 
with the parki ng brake applied.
If you start driving without fully releasing the parking 
brake, a buzzer sounds  as a warning, and Release 
Parking Brake  appears on the driver information 
interface.
Always apply the parking brake when parking.
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist 
helps reduce the effort needed on the brake pe dal. The brake assist system 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.
2 Brake Assist System  P. 479
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)  P. 478
■Foot Brake1Foot 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.
If you hear a continuous me tallic 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 deal er. 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 vibr ation of the brake pads against 
the rotating brake disc.
Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a 
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake 
effectiveness. Apply engine  braking by taking your 
foot off the accelerator pe dal and downshifting to a 
lower gear.
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 conf use drivers behind you.
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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, a nd helps you retain steering control by 
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also 
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal.  Let the ABS work for you by always 
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as 
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when  the ABS is working. Depress the brake 
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly dow n. 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 yo u are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depress  the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of 
the wrong size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there 
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not  be affected, there is a 
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have 
your vehicle checked by  a dealer immediately.
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 lo ckup which can lead to 
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur 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.
•The tires are equipped  with snow chains.
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.
•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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if 
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message 
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
U.S. models
*1: If the message  Maintenance Due Now  does not appear more than 12 months after the display 
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page  589.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and  from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under  -20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.) /100,000 km (Canada).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA®)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of 
mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than 
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, 
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*6: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid*
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*, *5
7●Replace brake fluid*6
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 
if they are noisy.
Canadian models
*1: If the message  Maintenance Due Now  does not appear more than 12 months after the display 
is reset, change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and  from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 43ºC, 110ºF), in very low temperatures (under  -29ºC, -20ºF), replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles).
*5: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of  mechanical (Shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than 
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, 
have the differential fluid changed at 12,000km (7,500 miles), then every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*6: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is  reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page  589.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*4
●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*5
7●Replace brake fluid*6
9●Service front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter Tires
If driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount  all season marked M+S tires, snow tires, 
or tire chains; reduce speed;  and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles when 
driving.
Be particularly careful when operating  the steering wheel or brakes to prevent 
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season ti res when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to  the following points.
For winter tires:
• Select the size and load ranges that  are the same as the original tires.
• Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
• Install them on the front tires only.
• Because your vehicle has limited tire cl earance, we strongly recommend using the 
chains listed below:
• Follow the chain manufacturer’s instruction when installing. Mount them as 
tightly as you can.
• Check that the chains do not to uch the brake lines or suspension.
• Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Super Z LT ZT735
Cable-type: SCC Super Z6 SZ435
1Winter Tires
NOTICE
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly 
installed can damage your  vehicle’s brake lines, 
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are 
hitting any part  of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain 
manufacturer’s instructi ons regarding vehicle 
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipp ed with summer tires, be 
aware that these tires are not designed for winter 
driving conditions. For more information, contact a 
dealer.
3WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly 
installing chains, can damage the brake 
lines and cause a crash in which you can be 
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner’s 
manual regarding the selection and use of 
tire chains.
Models with 245/50R20 tires
Models with 265/45R20 tires
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