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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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Driving
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA ® helps 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 ou tput and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA ® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic brake system. You will also see the
indicator blink.
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
The VSA ® may not function properl y if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, there ma y be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer
immediately.
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF , Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/TPMS*
and safety support indicators may come on in amber
along with a message in the gauge when you set the
power mode to ON after reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
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.
VSA® System
Indicator
*1
*2
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
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This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA ® functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.
Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.
To restore VSA ® functionality/features, press
the (VSA ® OFF ) button until you hear a
beep.
VSA ® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
■VSA ® On and Off1 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fr esh 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.
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.
You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.
VSA ® OFF
Indicator
*1
*2

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uuWhen Driving uBlind Spot Information System*
Driving
When you turn the blind spot information
system on and off, do the following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the left selector wheel to the symbol
and push it.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
u A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the symbol changes to green
when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the
symbol changes to gray when the system
is off.
The blind spot informatio n system will stay on
the previously selected on (checked) or off
(unchecked) setting eac h time you start the
engine.
■Blind Spot Information System On and Off1 Blind Spot Information System*
You can also sele ct safety support content from the
driver information interface.
2 Driver Information Interface P. 113
2 Driver Information Interface (Right Side
Area) P. 138
You can change the settings for the blind spot
information system. 2 Settings P. 126
2 Customized Features P. 363Models with A-type meter
Left Selector
Wheel
Safety Support SwitchModels with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
Right Selector
Wheel
Safety Support Switch
Models with B-type meter
* Not available on all models

uuHonda Sensing ®u Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
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Driving
When you turn the CMBSTM on and off, do the
following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the left selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
u A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the symbol changes to green
when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the
symbol changes to gray when the system
is off.
The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you start
the engine, even if you turned it off the last
time you drove the vehicle.
■CMBSTM On and Off1 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
You cannot turn the CMBS
TM off while driving.
The CMBS
TM may automatically shut off, and the
safety support indicator (amb er) will come and stay
on under certain conditions: 2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations P. 481
The CMBS
TM is not activated for about 15 seconds
after the engine starts.
You can also sele ct safety support content from the
driver information interface.
2 Driver Information Interface P. 113
2 Driver Information Interface (Right Side
Area) P. 138
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF , Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/
TPMS
* and safety support indicators may come on in
amber along with a message in the gauge when you
set the power mode to ON after reconnecting the
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Safety Support Switch Left Selector
Wheel
Models with A-type meter
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
Right
Selector
Wheel
Safety Support
Switch
Models with B-type meter
* Not available on all models

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uuHonda Sensing ®u Low Speed Braking Control*
Driving
When you turn the system on and off, do the
following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
u A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the symbol changes to green
when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the
symbol changes to gray when the system
is off.
The system is turned on every time you start
the engine, even if you turned it off the last
time you drove the vehicle.
■System On and Off 1 System On and Off
You can also sele ct safety support content from the
driver information interface.
2 Driver Information Interface P. 113
2 Driver Information Interface (Right Side
Area) P. 138
The system may temporarily turn off after
reconnecting the battery.
The system will automatically turn ON after the
vehicle has been moving at over 12 mph (20 km/h)
for some time.
If the system does not turn on, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
Right
Selector
Wheel
Safety Support Switch

uuHonda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation System
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Driving
When you turn the Road Departure Mitigation
system on and off, do the following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the left selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
u A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the symbol changes to green
when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the
symbol changes to gray when the system
is off.
The Road Departure Mitigation system is in
the previously selected on (checked) or off
(unchecked) setting each time you start the
engine.
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
■Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off1 Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off
You can also sele ct safety support content from the
driver information interface.
2 Driver Information Interface P. 113
2 Driver Information Interface (Right Side
Area) P. 138
When you have selected Warning only
*1/Warning
Only*2 from the customized options using the driver
information interface* or audio/information screen*,
the system does not opera te the steering wheel.
2 Settings P. 126
2 Customized Features P. 363
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF , Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/
TPMS
* and safety support indicators may come on in
amber along with a message in the gauge when you
set the power mode to ON after reconnecting the
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
Safety Support Switch Left Selector
Wheel
Models with A-type meter
Models with A-type meter
Models with B-type meter
Right
Selector
Wheel
Safety Support Switch
Models with B-type meter
* Not available on all models

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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■Automatic parking brake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake
system indicator (red) is on.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 556
■To release automatically
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
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.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
1Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp
•Transmission system indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Parking brake and brake system indicator (red)
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal

uuBraking uBrake System
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Driving
■Activating and deactivating the au tomatic parking brake feature
With the power mode is in ON, carry out th e following steps to either activate or
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up and release 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 br ake 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 engine.
u To confirm that the parking brake is ap plied, 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 fo r the feature will not be affected.
u Before temporarily deactivating the feat ure, make sure to first turn off both
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow and the automatic
brake hold system.
u To confirm that the parking brake is ap plied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator (red) is on.
1 Parking Brake
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 ha ving your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.

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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps to reduce the effort needed on th e brake pedal. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The an ti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when brak ing very hard.
2Brake Assist System P. 561
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 560
■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
speed position.
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 incorrect 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 tire 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.