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Traffic Jam Assist is activated when all of the following conditions exist:
• LKAS is activated.
• The lane in which you are driving has dete ctable lane markers on both sides, and
your vehicle is in the center of the lane.
• The vehicle is traveling between about 0 and 45mph (0 and 72km/h).
• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The driver is gripping the steering wheel.
• The shift position is in
(D, (S* or (L*.
Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in any of the following situations:
• You are traveling on a ro ad with sharp curves.
u The system may not allow your vehicle to respond in a manner best suited for
the road conditions.
• You are entering a toll booth, interchange, service area, or parking area.
• You are driving in adverse weat her (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• The surface of the road is slippery; for ex ample, it is icy or covered with snow.
u The tires may slip, causing you to lose control of the vehicle.
■Traffic Jam Assist Activation1Traffic Jam Assist Activation
Refer to the following pa ge for proper handling of
the LKAS:
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 618
Refer to the following page for steering buttons and
displays: 2 Operation Switches for the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
*/Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*/
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)/Traffic
Jam Assist
* P. 552
* Not available on all models
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Traffic Jam Assist*
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Keep your vehicle near the center of the lane
while driving.
u The LKAS indicator changes from white
to green, and white lines change to
green once the system starts operating
after detecting the left and right lane
markings.
■How Traffic Jam Assist Works1How Traffic Jam Assist Works
If your vehicle veers too far to the right or the left of
the white (or yellow) traffic lane lines while Traffic
Jam Assist is active, deactivate Traffic Jam Assist and
have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
In some cases the system cannot properly detect the
traffic lane lines and, as a result, will not provide
steering assistance. 2 Traffic Jam Assist Conditions and
Limitations P. 635
If the driver takes their hands off the steering wheel
or does not adequately main tain control of steering,
the warning below will appear.
If the driver does not grip the steering wheel after the
warning above has repeatedly appeared, a warning
buzzer will sound and Traffi c Jam Assist will be
canceled.
Models with A-type meter
Green lines
LKAS indicator (green)
Models with B-type meter
LKAS indicator (green)
Green lines
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Press the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) button to cancel Traffic Jam Assist.
■Traffic Jam Assist may be au tomatically suspended when:
The system is automatically temporarily ca nceled under the following circumstances.
• The system fails to detect lane lines.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply.
• You fail to steer the vehicle.
• You are driving through a sharp curve.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
Once these conditions no longer exist, Traffic Jam Assist automatically resumes.
■Traffic Jam Assist may be automatically canceled when:
The traffic lane lines will disappear from the screen, the beeper may sound, and
Traffic Jam Assist will be canceled under the following circumstances:
• The temperature of the camera is too high.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, is dirty.
■Canceling Traffic Jam Assist
1Traffic Jam Assist may be au tomatically suspended when:
You are traveling over 45mph (72km/h).
u When the speed of the vehicle reaches 45mph
(72km/h), Traffic Jam Assist is deactivated and LKAS
is activated instead. Once the speed of the vehicle
drops to under 40 mph (64 km/h), Traffic Jam Assist
is reactivated.
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Road Departure Mi tigation System
Alerts and helps assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle
crossing over detected lane markings, or approaching the outer edge of the
pavement (into grass or gravel bord er) or a detected oncoming vehicle.
The front wide view camera behind the
rearview mirror monitors left and right lane
markings in white or yellow, the outer edge of
the pavement (bordered by grass or gravel) or
a detected oncoming vehicles.
If your vehicle approach es any detected lane
markings, the outer edge of the pavement
(bordered by grass or gravel) or a detected
oncoming vehicles when the turn signals have
not been engaged, the system activates. u
If the system cannot detect lane markings
(in white or yellow), no assistance will be
provided to avoid approaching oncoming
vehicles. In addition to a visual alert, the
system assists with steering and alerts you
with rapid steering wheel vibrations to help
you remain within the detected lane.
2 Settings P. 138
2 Customized Features P. 390
As a visual alert, the Lane departure message
appears on the driver information interface.
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
*3 : When using the +R gauge
*
■How the System Works
1Road Departure Mitigation System
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the Road Departure
Mitigation system has limitations.
Overreliance on the Road Departure Mitigation system
may result in a collision. It is always your responsibility to
keep the vehicle within your driving lane.
The Road Departure Mitiga tion system alerts you
when the system detects that you are approaching
the outer edge of the paveme nt (into grass or gravel
border), an oncoming vehicle, or drifting into another
lane without using a turn signal.
The Road Departure Mitigation system may not detect
all lane markings or ever y instance of lane drift.
The Road Departure Miti gation system may not
detect that you are approa ching the outer edge of
the pavement (bordered by grass or gravel) or an
oncoming vehicle.
The Road Departure Mitiga tion system may not be
able to assist you depend ing on weather, speed or
road conditions.
The Road Departure Mitigation system is not activated
for about 15 seconds af ter the engine starts.
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Wide View Camera P. 653
The Road Departure Mitigati on system may not work
properly or may work im properly under the certain
conditions: 2 Road Departure Mitigation system
Conditions and Limitations P. 643
Amber line
*1
*2
*2, *3
Amber line
Amber line
* Not available on all models
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The system cancels assisting operations when you turn th e steering wheel to avoid
crossing over detected lane markings or approaching the outer edge of the
pavement (into grass or gravel border) or an oncoming vehicle.
If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system
beeps to alert you.1 Road Departure Mitigation System
The Road Departure Miti gation system does not
function while VSA ® is completely disabled.
There are times when you may not notice the Road
Departure Mitigation system functions due to your
operation of the vehicle, or road surface conditions.
You can change the settin gs for the Road Departure
Mitigation system.
If LKAS is off, the message below may appear if the
system has determined that there is a possibility of
your vehicle crossing over detected lane markings,
the outer edge of the pavement (into a grass or
gravel border) or oncoming vehicle.
2 Settings P. 138
2 Customized Features P. 390
Models without Auto Idle Stop
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uuHonda Sensing ®u Road Departure Mitigation System
Driving
The system activates when all of 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 system makes a determination that th e driver is not actively accelerating,
braking, or steering.
■How the System Activates1 How the System Activates
The Road Departure Mi tigation system may
automatically shut off and the safety support
indicator (amber) co mes and stays on.
2 Indicators P. 96
The Road Departure Mitiga tion system function can
be impacted when the vehicle is:
•Driven on the inside edge of a curve, or outside of
a lane.
•Driven in a narrow lane.
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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 (A-type
Meter) P. 125
2 Driver Information Interface Right Side
Area (B-type-Meter) P. 154
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. 138
2 Customized Features P. 390
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF*, Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)*, 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
Models with B-type meter
Right
Selector
Wheel
Safety Support Switch
* Not available on all models
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■Vehicle conditions
• When lighting is weak due to dirt coveri ng the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.
• The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.
• When the driver operates the brake pedal and steering wheel.
• There is residue on the windshie ld from the windshield wipers.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (inco rrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire
*, etc.).
• The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.
• Tire chains
* are installed.
• The suspension has been modified.
■Examples of limitations on detectio n due to the condition of oncoming
vehicles
• The oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead of you is sideways.
• The oncoming vehicle jumps out in front of you.
• When the oncoming vehicle blends in with the background, preventing the
system from recognizing it.
• The headlights of an oncoming vehicle are lit on one side or not lit on either side
in a dark place.
• The distance between your vehicle an d the oncoming vehicle is too short.
• Part of the oncoming vehicle is not visi ble due to the vehicle ahead of you.
• There are multiple oncoming lanes or turning lanes.
• The vehicle in the adjacent lane is parked or moving at an extremely slow speed.
* Not available on all models
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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
u To confirm that the parkin g brake is applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator (red) is on.
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. 668
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 667
■Brake squeal
To satisfy the performance under a wide range of driving conditions, a
highperformance braking system is equipped on your vehicle. You may hear the
brake squeal under certain conditions, such as vehicle speed, deceleration, humidity,
and so on. This is not a malfunction.
■Foot Brake1 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.
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/speed position. With manual transmission
use a lower gear for gr eater engine braking.
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.
Models without Auto Idle Stop
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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.
The electronic brake distribu tion (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pu mp 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 do wn. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before th e ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depres s the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surf aces, 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 lockup 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 sou nds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.
* Not available on all models
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