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uuAirbags uTypes of Airbags
Safe Driving
Types of Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with four types of airbags:
• Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats.
• Knee airbags: Airbags under the steering column and under the glove box.
• Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's outer seat-backs and
next to the outer rear seating positions.
• Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows.
Each is discussed in the following pages.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to -severe frontal collision to help protect
the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant's primary
restraint system.
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and
in the dashboard for the front pass enger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
■Housing Locations
1Types of Airbags
The airbags can inflate whenever the power mode is
in ON.
After an airbag inflates in a crash, you may see a
small amount of smoke. This is from the combustion
process of the infl ator material and is not harmful.
People with respiratory pr oblems may experience
some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
1 Front Airbags (SRS)
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, dependi ng on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the se at belts are latched, and/
or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts to help reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries in frontal
crashes.
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Safe DrivingThe airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related
injuries to smaller occupants. The driver's advanced airbag system includes a
seat position sensor.
Based on information from this sensor and the
severity of the impact, the advanced airbag
system determines the optimal deployment of
the driver's airbag.
The front passenger's ad vanced airbag system
has weight sensors. The sensors are used for
occupant classification to activate or
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
For adult size occupant s, the system will
automatically activate the front passenger's
airbag. If a small adult sits in the front
passenger seat and the system does not
recognize him/her as an adult, see
2 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator P. 74
■Advanced Airbags1Advanced Airbags
If there is a problem with the driver's seat position
sensor or the passenger's s eat weight sensors, the
SRS indicator will come on, and in the event of a
crash, the airbag will deploy (regardless of the driver's
seating position or passenger's occupant
classification) with a force corresponding to the
severity of the impact. 2 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Indicator P. 73
For the advanced front airbags to work properly,
confirm that:
•The occupant is sitting in an upright position,
wearing the seat belt prope rly and the seat-back is
not excessively reclined.
•The occupant is not leaning against the door or
center console.
•The occupant's feet are plac ed on the floor in front
of them.
•There are no objects ha nging from the front
passenger's seat.
•Only small, lightweight objects are in the seat-back
pocket.
•The steering wheel and passenger's side dashboard
are not obstructed by any object.
•No liquid has been spille d on or under the seat.
Driver's
Seat
Position
Sensor
Passenger's
Seat
Weight
Sensors
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Safe Driving
Knee Airbags
The knee SRS airbags inflate in a moderate -to-severe frontal collision to help keep
the driver and/or front passenger in the pr oper position and to help maximize the
benefit provided by the vehicle's other safety features.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indica tes that the airbag is designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them . Seat belts are the occupant's primary
restraint system.
The knee airbag for the driver and the one for
the front passenger are housed under the
steering column and the glove box
respectively.
Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.
■Housing Locations
1Knee Airbags
Do not attach accessories on or near a knee airbag as
they can interfere with the proper operation of the
airbag, or even hurt someone if the airbag inflates.
The driver and fr ont passenger should not store any
items under the seat or be hind their feet. The items
can interfere with proper airbag deployment in the
event of a moderate to se vere frontal collision and
may result in inadequate protection.
Housing
Location
Housing
Location
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
Indicators come on/blink depending on the condition of the vehicle. Messages may
display on the driver information interface at the same time. Please take the
appropriate action outlined in the message, such as contacting a dealer.
M (7-speed manual shift
mode) Indicator/Shift
Indicator
* P. 101
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator (Amber)U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being perf ormed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, th ere may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
 P. 98*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp Charging System IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
 P. 100
 P. 1

00
 P. 100
 P. 101 
P. 101*1
*1 *1
Shift Position Indicator*
P. 101
Transmission System
Indicator
* P. 102
 P. 103 
P. 103
*1
*1
Anti-lock Brake System
( ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
*1

P. 103
 P. 104
 P. 104*1
*1
*1
 P. 105
*1 P. 104
Shift Up Indicator* P. 102
Shift Down Indicator* P. 102
Gear Position Indicator* P. 102
*1
*1
*1
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on if a problem with any of the
following is detected:
-Supplemental Restraint System
- Side airbag system
- Side curtain airbag system
- Seat belt tensioner●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
• Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS system.•Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
• Do not drive displays on the driver
information interface - Immediately stop in a
safe place and contact a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On P. 798
Vehicle Stability
AssistTM (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.—
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA ® system, brake assist system, hill start
assist system, starting assist brake
function
*, or agile handling assist.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
P. 535
2 Hill start assist system P. 498
●Comes on if the VSA® system is deactivated
temporarily after the battery has been
disconnected, then re-connected.●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.
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
When using the +R gauge, the following vehicle information can be displayed.
2 Honda LogR* P. 414
•Water Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Oil Pressure
• Ext. Air Temp.
• Intake Air Temp.
• Boost Pressure
• Steering Angle
• Accel. Ped. Pos.
• Brake Pressure
• Clutch Ped. Pos.
• Yaw Rate
• Atmos. Pressure
■Vehicle Information
Models without Auto Idle Stop
1Vehicle Information
Up to 6 items can be selected and displayed at once.
2 Honda LogR
* P. 414
You can set a limit for Water Temp. and Oil Temp. .
When the limit is reached, the display will turn
amber. 2 Honda LogR
* P. 414
When the ACC or LKAS are turned on, vehicle
information is not displayed.
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface (A-type Meter)
Instrument Panel
The Driver Attention Monitor an alyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is
being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it
determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the
degree of the driver's attention on the driver information interface.
When you select Driver attention on the
driver information interface, bars on it light up
in white to indicate the degree of the driver's
attention.
2 Switching the Display P. 125
■Driver Attention Monitor1Driver Attention Monitor
The Driver Attenti on Monitor cannot always detect if
the driver is tired or inattentive.
Regardless of the system's feedback, if you are
feeling tired, stop in a safe location and rest for as
long as needed.
Driver Information
Interface
Left Selector
Wheel
(home) Button
Level
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Instrument Panel
If two bars light up, the Driver attention
level low message will appear.
If one bar lights up, the Driver attention
level low. Time for a break. message will
appear, a beep will sound, and the steering
wheel will vibrate.
If this message appears, stop in a safe location
and rest for as long as needed.
The message will disappear when the left
selector wheel is pressed or when the system
has determined that the driver is driving
normally.
If the driver does not take a break and the
monitor continues to dete ct that the driver is
very tired, the message will appear again after
approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a
beep and steering wheel vibrations.
The message does not appear when the
traveling time is 30 minutes or less.
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Instrument Panel
■The Driver Attention Monitor resets when:
• The engine is turned off.
• The driver unfastens the seat belt and ope ns the door while the vehicle is stopped.
■For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
• The vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
■Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention
Monitor may not function in the following circumstances:
• The steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.
2Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 618
•The condition of the road is poor, e. g., the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
• It is windy.
• The driver is frequently op erating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as
changing lanes or accelerating.
■Customizing
You can change the Driver Atte ntion Monitor settings. Select Tactile and audible
alert , Tactile alert or OFF.
2Settings P. 138
1For the Driver Attention Monitor to function:
The bars on the driver information interface remain
grayed out unless the Driv er Attention Monitor is
functioning.
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Instrument Panel
The Driver Attention Monitor an alyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is
being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it
determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the
degree of the driver's attention on the driver information interface.
When you select Driver Attention Monitor on
the driver information in terface, bars on it
light up in white to indicate the degree of the
driver's attention.
2 Switching the Display P. 155
■Driver Attention Monitor1Driver Attention Monitor
The Driver Attenti on Monitor cannot always detect if
the driver is tired or inattentive.
Regardless of the system's feedback, if you are
feeling tired, stop in a safe location and rest for as
long as needed.
Driver Information Interface
Right Selector
Wheel
Level
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