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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if the vehicle is stationary and the
transmission is put into
(N, the driver's seatbelt is
unfastened, and the brake pedal is released, as there
is a risk that the vehicl e might roll unexpectedly.
•Press the (P button before releasing the brake pedal
when idling, parking or exiting the vehicle.
2 Shift Operation P. 534
•Appears when the engine stops without the
transmission in
(P, and does not restart
automatically.
• Appears if you open the hood while Auto Idle Stop
activates.
•If you want to set the power mode to ON, change the
gear position to
(P.
• If you want to start the engine, follow the normal
procedure.
2 Starting the Engine P. 524
•Appears when you change to (N, then release the
(N button.2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 536
•Appears when you press and hold (N button for
more than two seconds.• Disappears when you set the gear position to other
than
(N.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 536
•Appears when car wash mode is not available due to
hot transmission.• When transmission is too hot, car wash mode may not
be available. Let the engine idle and cool down
transmission.
2 If you want to keep the transmission in (N
position [car wash mode] P. 536
•Appears when you try to change the gear position
without depressing the brake pedal.• Depress the brake pedal, then select a shift button.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when you try to ch ange the gear position
without releasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.• Release your foot off the acce lerator pedal, then select
a shift button.
• Appears when the (P button is pressed while the
vehicle is moving.
• Appears if you change the gear position to
(R while
the vehicle is moving forward, or to
(D while the
vehicle is reversing.
• Make sure that the vehicle comes to a stop before
operating the select button.
•Appears when you set the power mode to ON
without fastening the driver’s seat belt.
• Appears when you change the gear position after
(P has been automatically se lected with the driver’s
door open, the driver’s seat belt unfastened, then
the brake pedal is released.
• Fasten the seat belt properly before you start to drive.
2 Shift Operation P. 534
•Appears when you press the (P button but it is not
engaged due to low ATF temperature.• Depress the brake pedal until this message disappear.
•Appears when depressing the accelerator pedal
while the gear position is in
(N.
•Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. When
driving, depress the brake pedal and change the gear
position.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with color audio system
*2:Models with Display Audio
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance
Screens*1 or Auto Idle Stop Display ON*2 has
been selected from the customization menu.
2 Vehicle Customization P. 125
2 Customized Features P. 430
2Auto Idle Stop P. 540
●Appears when Auto Idle St op does not activate for
some reason.
●Appears when the engine restarts automatically.●Appears when the battery temperature is around
14°F (−10°C) or lower.
2 Auto Idle Stop Activates When: P. 541
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the climate control sy stem is in use, and the
difference between the set temperature and actual
interior temperature becomes significant.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the engine coolant temperature is too low
or high.
●Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the battery charge level is low.
• Appears when Auto Idle Stop does not activate
because the pressure to the brake pedal is not
enough.•Depress the brake pedal firmly.
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171Continued
Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1: Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
If the battery of the smar t entry remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you push the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 692
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Operating Range
Canadian models
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button.
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be
used.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Continued
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The transmission is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is taken out of
(P and the
parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator P. 88
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the high/low beam headlights. If
you find a significant change in the vertical angle of
the headlights, there may be a problem with the
system. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models without automatic headlight adjusting system
Models with automatic headlight adjusting system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
U.S. models
Canadian models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low BeamsCanadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO or OFF .
• The parking brake is released.
• The power mode is in ON.
• The headlight switch is AUTO.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) will turn off the daytime running lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.
U.S. models
Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System*
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Controls
1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the
driver’s seat and th e door mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the SET button.
u You will hear a beep, and the memory
button indicator light will blink.
3. Press and hold memory button
(1 or (2
within five seconds of pressing the SET
button.
u You will hear two beeps, and the
indicator light on the button you pressed
stays on once the seat and the outside
mirror positions have been memorized.
1. Put the transmission into
(P.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press a memory button (
(1 or (2).
u You will hear a beep, and the indicator
light will blink.
The seat and the door mirrors will
automatically move to the memorized
positions. When it has finished moving, you
will hear the beep, and the indicator light
stays on.
■Storing a Position in Memory1 Storing a Position in Memory
After you press the SET button, the storing operation
will be canceled when:
•You do not press the memory button within five
seconds.
•You readjust the seat position and door mirror
before the double-beep.
•You set the power mode to any position except
ON.
Memory Button 1
Memory Button 2SET Button
■Recalling the Stored Position1Recalling the Stored Position
The seat and the door mirrors will stop moving if you:
•Press the SET button or memory button (1 or (2.
•Adjust the seat position or door mirrors.
•Put the transmission into a position other than (P.Memory Buttons
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
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Controls
Separately fold down the left and right halv es of the third row seat to make room
for cargo.
■To fold down the seat 1.Pull the strap on the seat-back fully.
u The head restraint tilts downward.
2. Push the seat-back forward while pulling
the strap.
■To return the seat to the original position
1. Pull the seat-back up with the strap pulled.
2. Pull the head restraint up to its original position.
■Folding Down the Third Row Seat1Folding Down the Third Row Seat
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the third row seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Strap
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back and head restraints are
securely latched back in to place before driving.
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 506
Towing a Trailer ................................ 512
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 522
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 524
Automatic Transmission ................... 531
Shifting ............................................ 532
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 540
ECON Mode .................................... 545
Intelligent Trac tion Management
*.... 546Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ..............548
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 550
Blind spot information System*........ 551
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 554 Intelligent Variable To
rque Management (i-
VTM4
TM) AWD System*.................. 556
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 557
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 559
Honda Sensing ®................................ 561
Collision Mitigati on Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 564
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 576
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 589
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
System ....................................... 598
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 603
Radar Sensor.................................... 605 Braking
Brake System ................................... 606
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 608
Brake Assist System ......................... 609
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 610
Parking Sensor System
*................... 612
Cross Traffic Monitor*..................... 617
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 621
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 623
How to Refuel ................................. 624
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO
2 Emissions ................................ 626
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 509
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 149
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 194
2 Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Head Restraint Positions
P. 200
• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 191
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
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