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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
To extend the run time for another 10 mi nutes during the first run, press the   
button, then press an d hold the   button.
u Some exterior lights flash six times  if a 10-minute extension request was 
transmitted successfully.
■To stop the engine
1 Remote Engine Start*
The engine may not start by  the remote engine start 
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting 
using the driver information interface.
•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.
•You have already used the remote twice to start 
the engine.
•Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The telematics unit malfunctions.•The security system alarm is not set.
Press and hold the 
 button for 
one second.
Go within the range, and try again.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote 
is out of the keyless access system range.
The engine will not stop.
The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
1Remote Engine Start*
The engine may stop whil e it is running if:•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of 
starting the engine with the keyless remote.
•The engine is stopped by using the keyless remote.•There is any antenna failure.
•The security system alarm is not set.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The hood is open, or any  door, or the tailgate is 
unlocked.
•Any door is open.•The telematics unit* malfunction.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.
•The battery is low.•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on if there 
is a problem with the emissions control systems.
•The transmission is in a position other than (P.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
1Remote Engine Start*
While the engine is running, the vehicle will 
automatically preconditi on inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:
•The climate control system is activated in 
recirculation mode.
•The seat ventilator is activated*.
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 heaters* and heated steering wheel* are 
activated. 2Heated Steering Wheel
* P. 212
2 Front Seat Heaters/Ventilators* P. 210, 
211
* Not available on all models
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Driving
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal and press the  ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Keeping your right foot on the brake peda l, release the parking brake. Check that 
the parking brake and brake system indicator has gone off.
2 Parking Brake P. 477
3.Put the transmission into (D. Select (R when reversing.
4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull 
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged br iefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your fo ot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into 
(D or (S when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill, 
then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1 Starting to Drive
The engine stops when the transmission position is 
changed from 
(P before the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button is pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to 
drive.
When the engine was started using 
the keyless remote*When the engine was started using the keyless remote*
When the engine was started in any case
1 Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not  prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippe ry 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.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher  rollover rate than other types of vehicles. 
To prevent rollovers  or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt  maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way th at you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of ca rgo on the roof rack (Honda accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine, 
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
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.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not change the gear position while pressing the 
accelerator pedal. You could damage the 
transmission.
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 restor ed. Repeated operation under 
these conditions can eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while 
driving, the engine will  shut down and all steering 
and brake power assist functi ons will stop, making it 
difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not select 
( N while driving as you will lose engine 
braking (and accelera tion) performance.
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.
Avoid hard braking for the  first 200 miles (300 km) 
after purchasing your new  vehicle or replacing the 
brake pads or rotors, to  allow for proper break-in.
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uuWhen Driving uAutomatic Transmission
Driving
Automatic Transmission
When the engine runs at higher idle  speeds, the creeping force increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly  depressed when stopped.
Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the 
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress 
the accelerator pedal carefully, especi ally on slippery roads and curves.
■Creeping
■Kickdown
1Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
Failure to operate your vehi cle correctly might result 
in a crash or a rollover. 2 Important Handling Information P. 36
2 Precautions While Driving  P. 403
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
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Driving
Shifting
Change the gear position in accordance with your driving needs.
■Shift button positions
1Shifting
To prevent malfunc tion and unintended 
engagement:
•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 ch ildren operate the shift 
buttons.
The beeper sounds and a  message appears on the 
driver information interf ace when you depress the 
accelerator pedal with the gear position in 
( N.
Change the gear position to ( D or (R with the brake 
pedal depressed. 2 Driver Information Interface Warning and 
Information Messages  P. 98
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 
without confirming th at Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash 
resulting in serious injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal 
until you have confirmed that 
( P is shown 
on the gear position Indicator.
Park
Used when parking or starting the engine
Reverse
Used when reversing
Neutral
Transmission is not locked
Drive/S Position
Each time you press the   button, the mode 
switches between Drive and S position mode
Used for:
●Normal driving (gears change between 1st 
and 9th automatically)
●Temporarily driving in the sequential mode
●Automatically changing gears between 1st 
and 8th (8th gear is used only at high speed)
●Driving in the sequential mode
D/S
Drive
S Position
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■Shift Operation1Shift Operation
NOTICE
When you change (D to (R and vice versa, depress 
the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, then 
select the intended gear  position while maintaining 
brake pressure.
When changing the shift position to 
( P, always keep 
your foot on the brake  pedal until you have 
confirmed that 
( P is shown on the gear position 
Indicator.
Use the gear position indicator and the shift button 
indicator to check the gear  position before selecting 
a shift button.
If the indicator of the currently selected gear position, 
or all the gear 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.
The fuel supply may be cut of f if you drive at engine 
speeds in or over the ta chometer red zone (engine 
speed limit). If this happe ns, you may experience a 
slight jolt.
When the engine speed is increased while the 
transmission is in 
( N, (P or (R, the fuel supply may 
be cut off even without  the engine speed entering 
the tachometer red zone.
Gear Position Indicator 
(Transmission System Indicator) Tachometer Red Zone
Press the (
P button.
Pull back the ( R button.
Press the 
( N button.
Press the   button.
Each time you press the button, 
the mode switches between Drive 
and S position mode.
D/S
Shift Button 
Indicator
M
 (sequential mode) Indicator
Sequential Mode Gear Selection Indicator
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Driving
In freezing or sub-freezing conditions, the electronic gear selector response may be 
slow.
Always depress the brake pedal before  changing the gear position to 
(P, and 
confirm that 
(P is shown on the gear position in dicator before releasing the brake.
■When opening the driver’s door
If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the gear position 
automatically changes to 
(P.
• The vehicle is stationary with the engine  running, 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 gear position from 
(P with the brake pedal 
depressed, the gear position  will automatically return to 
(P once you release 
the brake pedal.
■When turning o ff the power mode
If you turn the engine off wh ile the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission is in 
other than 
(P, the gear position automatically changes to (P.
1 Shift Operation
From the audio/information screen, you can choose 
to have the system activate a beeper when you 
change to 
(R.
2 Customized Features  P. 329
1When opening the driver’s door
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. 481
If you want to drive the ve hicle after the gear position 
has automatically changed to 
( P under the described 
conditions, close the door,  fasten the seat belt, 
depress the brake pedal,  then change the gear 
position.
If you leave the vehicle, tu rn off the engine and lock 
the doors.
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uuWhen Driving uShifting
Driving
■If you want to keep the transmission in (N position [car wash mode]
With the engine running:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Select 
(N, then release the button to display (Neutral) (N hold mode on the driver 
information interface.
3. Press and hold 
(N again for two seconds.
u This puts the vehicle in 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.
If the ENGINE START/STOP  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 gear position remains 
in 
(N with the power mode in 
ACCESSORY. After that, the position 
automatically changes to 
( P and the 
power mode changes to OFF.
u Manually changing to 
(P cancels 
ACCESSORY mode. The 
(P indicator 
comes on and the power mode changes 
to OFF. You must always shift to 
(P 
when car wash mode is no longer 
needed.
1If you want to keep the transmission in ( N position [car wash mode]
To keep the vehicle (N position, you can also follow 
this procedure:
While the power mode is on, select 
( N, and then 
within five seconds, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button.
Note that the transmiss ion may not stay in 
(N 
position while any of the  following indicators is on:
•Transmission system indicator.
•Malfunction indicator lamp.•Charging system indicator.
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