Honda e (2021 year). Manual in english - page 25

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Shifting

Driving

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift button positions

(

P

Parking

Used when parking or before turning the 
power on or off

(

R

 Reverse

Used when reversing

(

N

 Neutral

Transmission is not locked

(

D

 Drive

Used for:
Normal driving

•

The deceleration paddle selector can be 
used temporarily. 

•

The deceleration paddle selector can be 
used.

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Shifting

To prevent malfunction 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 children operate the shift 
buttons.

The message appears on the driver information 
interface when you depress the accelerator pedal 
with the shift position in 

(

N

.

Change the shift position to 

(

D

 or 

(

R

 with the brake 

pedal depressed.

2

Driver Information Interface Warning and 
Information Messages

 P. 130

3

WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 
without confirming that 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 shift position indicator.

When not using the single pedal control

When using the single pedal control

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(

P

 (parking) button

The shift position changes to 

(

P

 when you 

press the 

(

P

 button while the vehicle is 

parked with the power mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the 

(

P

 button 

come on.

a

(

P

 Button

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Driving

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Shift Operation

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Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change 

(

D

 to 

(

R

 and vice versa, come to 

a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has 
come to a complete standstill can damage the 
transmission.

Use the shift position indicator and the shift button 
indicator to check the shift position before and after 
selecting a shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected shift position, 
or all the shift 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 beeper sounds once when you change to 

(

R

.

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Customized Features

 P. 327

When shifting positions in extremely low 
temperatures (-30°C), there may be a short delay 
before the shift position is displayed. Always confirm 
you are in the correct shift position before driving.

a

M

 Indicator

b

Deceleration Paddle Selector 
Indicator

c

Shift Position Indicator

d

 Indicator

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(

P

: Press the 

(

P

 button.

(

R

: Press back the 

(

R

 button.

(

N

: Press the 

(

N

 button.

(

D

: Press the 

(

D

 button.

a

Shift Button Indicator

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Driving

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When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the shift position 
automatically changes to 

(

P

.

•

The vehicle is in stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 2 km/h 
(1 mph) or slower.

•

The transmission is in other than 

(

P

.

•

You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

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If you manually change the shift position from 

(

P

 with the brake pedal 

depressed, the shift position will automatically return to 

(

P

 once you release 

the brake pedal.

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When turning off the power mode

If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission 
is in other than 

(

P

, the shift position automatically changes to 

(

P

.

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When opening the driver’s door

While the system is designed to automatically change 
the shift position to 

(

P

 under the described 

conditions, in the interest of safety 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. 510

If you want to drive the vehicle after the shift position 
has automatically changed to 

(

P

 under the described 

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt, 
depress the brake pedal, then change the shift 
position.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system 
and lock the doors.

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Driving

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If you want to keep the transmission in 

(

N

 position (car wash mode)

With the power system on:

1.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

2.

Select 

(

N

.

3.

Within five seconds, press the 

POWER

 button.

The power mode changes to ACCESSORY.

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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.

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The shift position remains in 

(

N

 with the power mode in ACCESSORY for 15 

minutes, then, it automatically changes to 

(

P

.

Manually changing to 

(

P

 cancels ACCESSORY mode.

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If you want to keep the transmission in 

(

N

 position (car wash 

mode)

Note that the transmission may not stay in 

(

N

 

position while any of the following indicators is on:

•

Power system indicator

•

Transmission system indicator

•

12-volt battery charging system indicator

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Driving

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Restrictions on selecting a shift position

You cannot select a shift position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the 
transmission is in:

1. Under these circumstances:

2. If you try to change to 
the following: 

3. The shift position 
remains in/changes to:

How to change the 
shift position

(

P

The brake pedal is not depressed.

Other shift position

(

P

Release the accelerator 
pedal and depress the 
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed without the brake pedal 
depressed.

(

N

The vehicle is moving at low 
speed with the accelerator pedal 
depressed.

(

N

 or 

(

D

The vehicle is moving forward.

(

R

Park your vehicle in a 
safe place.

(

R

 or 

(

N

The vehicle is moving backward.

(

D

(

R

, 

(

N

, or 

(

D

The vehicle is moving.

(

P

(

P

 or 

(

N

The 

 indicator is not on.

A shift position other than 

(

P

 or 

(

N

(

P

 or 

(

N

Make sure that the 

 indicator comes 

on.

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Drive Mode Switch

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Drive Mode Switch

Constantly controls your vehicle’s motor according to the mode you select.
You can select 

SPORT

 mode or 

NORMAL

 mode by using the drive mode switch.

The current mode is displayed on the driver information interface, and each mode 
will appear differently.

NORMAL

 mode is selected every time you set the power mode to ON.

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Drive Mode Switch

The mode may not be able to be changed when:

•

The vehicle is turning.

•

The VSA system is activating.

•

There is a problem with the brake system, the 
motor, the battery, and the VSA.

a

SPORT

 Mode

b

NORMAL

 Mode

c

Drive Mode Switch

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Drive Mode Switch

Driving

Enhances heightened throttle response.

Allows smooth acceleration.

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SPORT Mode

■

NORMAL Mode

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration 
without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration 
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through 
four stages of deceleration.
When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help 
maintain the rate of deceleration, thereby allowing you to keep a safe distance 
between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead as well as utilize regenerative braking.

The default deceleration stage is 

*1

*2

. 

Each paddle selector operation makes a single 
stage deceleration change.

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The deceleration stage may not change if 
you keep the paddle selector pulled 
back.

To select the different stages of deceleration:

•

Pull back the 

(

+

 selector (right side) to decrease the deceleration stage.

•

Pull back the 

(

-

 selector (left side) to increase the deceleration stage.

*1: When the 

NORMAL

 mode is selected.

*2: When the 

SPORT

 mode is selected.

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

If you are descending a hill when you select stage 

, 

the vehicle may enter stage 

.

If you pull back right and left paddle selector at the 
same time, the deceleration stage may not change.

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CAUTION

Rapidly increasing the deceleration rate by 
quickly shifting the deceleration paddle 
can cause the tyres to skid, resulting in a 
crash that could injure or kill someone.

Always maintain a reasonable rate of 
deceleration.

a

Decrease

b

Deceleration Stage

c

Increase

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

In the following situations, the stage may not change 
and the stage icon will blink even if you pull back the 
selector. The deceleration stage may decrease or 
cancel automatically:

•

The high voltage battery is fully charged or its 
temperature is too cold or too hot.

•

Power system protection is needed.

•

The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle is 
stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed 
Follow.

If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with Low 
Speed Follow will cancel automatically.

Shift position is in 

(

D

a

Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator

b

Paddle Selector

c

Increase the deceleration stage when pulling the 

(

-

 paddle selector (left side)

d

Decrease the deceleration stage when pulling the 

(

+

 paddle selector (right side)

When to use

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

Driving

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When single pedal control is OFF

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily, 
and the stage will appear in the driver information interface.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in 
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed, 
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.

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Single Pedal Control

Driving

Single Pedal Control 

Lets you control acceleration and deceleration, as well as keep the vehicle stationary, 
by use of the accelerator pedal.

When the vehicle is decelerating or is stopped via the system, the brake lights will 
turn on. In addition, you can switch between three deceleration stages via paddle 
selectors on the steering wheel.

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Single Pedal Control

3

WARNING

Single Pedal Control is an auxiliary system 
for deceleration.

If the vehicle begins to move while 
stopped, the deceleration is not enough, or 
a warning to depress the brake pedal 
displays on the gauge, depress the brake 
pedal immediately.
Overreliance on this function when driving 
may result in a crash and serious injury or 
death.
Carefully check your surroundings and 
operate your vehicle safely.

Do not leave the vehicle while the vehicle 
is stopped by the system.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may 
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or 
even death. When parking, change the 
shift position to 

(

P

 and engage the parking 

brake.

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Single Pedal Control

Driving

The system can be turned ON and OFF when the driver's seat belt is fastened, the 

power mode is set to ON, and the 

 switch is pressed.

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When the system is ON, the deceleration 
stage and indicator will display on the 
gauge.

The system will automatically turn off when 
you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).
You can turn the system ON and OFF while 
driving.
When the vehicle is stopped, you can turn the 
system ON and OFF by fully depressing the 
brake pedal.
Situations when the system cannot be turned 
on:

•

The vehicle accelerates/decelerates 
repeatedly.

•

The vehicle is on a long downward slope.

•

When driving for a long time with a heavy 
load.

•

Honda Parking Pilot

*

 is in use.

•

The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (amber) is on.

■

Turning the System On and Off

a

Single Pedal Switch

1

Single Pedal Control

Change the shift position to 

(

P

 and turn off the 

system as well as make sure that the parking brake is 
actually engaged in the following situations:

•

When people get in and out of or when removing 
luggage from the vehicle.

•

When stopping for a long time.

•

When going through a car wash.

•

When using a car turntable.

3

WARNING

Do not remove your foot from the brake 
pedal on steep slopes or slippery surfaces.

On steep slopes and slippery surfaces, the 
car may move if you remove your foot from 
the brake, even if Single Pedal Control is in 
use.
If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may 
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or 
even death. 

a

Single Pedal Control Indicator

b

Deceleration Paddle Selector 
Indicator

* Not available on all models

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Single Pedal Control

Driving

•

Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow has been activated.

•

The driver's seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is in motion (will turn off 
when the brake pedal is depressed after parking).

•

The vehicle is on a slippery slope or the vehicle has skidded.

•

The vehicle accelerates/decelerates repeatedly.

•

The vehicle is on a long downward slope.

•

When driving for a long time with a heavy load.

•

Honda Parking Pilot

*

 is in use.

•

The brake system indicator is on.

•

When using a vehicle turntable.

•

The brake system indicator is on while driving.

In the following conditions, the parking brake will automatically activate and the 
system will shut off:

•

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while the vehicle is stopped.

•

The brake system indicator is on while the vehicle is stopped.

•

The driver's seat belt is unfastened while the vehicle is stopped.

•

The vehicle slides down significantly due to a slope while the vehicle is stopped.

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Situations When the System Will Automatically Shut Off

* Not available on all models

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Single Pedal Control

Driving

Using the accelerator pedal, you can adjust the speed of the vehicle while moving 
forwards or backwards.
In addition, if you let up on the accelerator, you can slow down the vehicle without 
using the brake pedal, and after stopping, it will keep the vehicle stopped. If you 
press the accelerator pedal, the function will be cancelled and the vehicle will move.

The automatic brake hold indicator comes on 
while the vehicle is stopped.
If the vehicle is stopped for 10 minutes or 
more, the parking brake will be automatically 
applied.

When the vehicle does not decelerate enough 
even if you release the accelerator pedal, 
depress the brake pedal.

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System Operation

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System Operation

If a 

Single Pedal Control Problem.

 

Depress Brake 

Pedal When Decelerating And Parked

. warning 

message displays on the driver information interface, 
immediately depress the brake pedal.

If the following displays, there may be a problem with 
the system. 
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

When the system is ON, the vehicle will not creep.

When using the system, just like with foot brakes or 
other regenerative brakes, there will be wear on the 
brake pads.

You may hear the system when it is in operation.

a

Automatic Brake Hold Indicator