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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

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Making a call to a sender

Go to the text message screen.

Select

Call

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

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Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink

operator. If

connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator

; you also can speak to the operator

when connected.

IMPORTANT:

For vehicles equipped with HondaLink

Assist, owner activation

constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at

www.hondalink.com/TermsAndConditions

. In a crash, HondaLink

Assist will

attempt to notify emergency services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE
PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink

Assist services at any time or for

any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.

*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not
be sent to the operator.

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In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.

You cannot use this emergency service when:

•

You travel outside the HondaLink

service coverage

areas.

•

There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.

You cannot operate other phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select

Hang Up

to terminate the connection to your

vehicle.

Automatic collision notification

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

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To enable notification

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 410

Select

HondaLink Assist

Select

OFF

To enable notification

Setting options:

•

: Notification is available.

•

OFF

: Disable the feature.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

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Manual operator connection

If you need to talk to the HondaLink

operator

in a situation where no airbag has deployed,
you can manually connect to them by pressing
the

ASSIST

button with the power mode in

ACCESSORY or ON.

Open the cover attached to the ceiling
console.

Press the

ASSIST

button.

You are connected to the HondaLink

operator.

Manual operator connection

Do not press the button while driving. When you
need to contact the operator, park the vehicle in a
safe place.

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.

If necessary, the cover can be broken to access the

ASSIST

button.

ASSIST

Button

* Not available on all models

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Features

CabinTalk

TM*

Your audio system allows you or the front passenger voices to be broadcast to the
second and third row seat’s passengers using the rear speakers and/or headphones.

Select .

Select

CabinTalk

Select

Speakers

to broadcast to the rear

speakers.

Select

Headphones

to broadcast to

headphones.

Select

Mic is On

to mute your voice.

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How to use

CabinTalk

You can also switch to the

CabinTalk

screen by

selecting

CabinTalk

on the front control panel for

the Blu-ray/DVD rear entertainment system.

Front Control Panel Operation

P. 350

When

Speakers

is selected, you can adjust the

speaker volume by turning the volume knob.

Models with center speaker

Models without center speaker

Models with center speaker

* Not available on all models

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Driving

This chapter discusses driving and refueling.

Before Driving

................................... 436

Towing a Trailer

................................ 442

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

..... 452

When Driving

Starting the Engine .......................... 454
Automatic Transmission ................... 461
Shifting ............................................ 462
Auto Idle Stop.................................. 470
ECON Mode .................................... 475
Intelligent Traction Management...... 476

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System..............478

Agile Handling Assist ....................... 480
Blind spot information System

........ 481

LaneWatch

.................................. 484

Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-

VTM4

) AWD System

.................. 486

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

with Tire Fill Assist.......................... 487

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -

Required Federal Explanation ......... 489

Honda Sensing

................................ 491

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

) ....................................... 494

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 506
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 519

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

System ....................................... 528

Front Sensor Camera ....................... 533
Radar Sensor.................................... 535

Braking

Brake System ................................... 536
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 538
Brake Assist System ......................... 539

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped ................................ 540
Parking Sensor System

................... 542

Cross Traffic Monitor

..................... 547

Multi-View Rear Camera

.................. 551

Refueling

Fuel Information .............................. 553
How to Refuel ................................. 554

Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing

Emissions................................ 556

* Not available on all models

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

•

Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.

•

Make sure the hood is securely closed.

If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

•

Make sure the tires are in good condition.

Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 588

•

Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also, check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

Store or secure all items on board properly.

Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

Maximum Load Limit

P. 439

•

Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

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.

An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere 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.

They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

•

Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

P. 136

•

Adjust your seating position properly.

Adjust the head restraint, too.

Adjusting the Seats

P. 181

Adjusting the Front and Second Row Outer Seat Head Restraint Positions

P. 187

•

Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.

Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

P. 178

Adjusting the Mirrors

P. 179

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Interior Checks

Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, 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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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.

They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

•

Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

Fastening a Seat Belt

P. 40

•

Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.

Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

Indicators

P. 80

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Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

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Driving

Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 1,173 lbs (532 kg).

The maximum load for your vehicle is 1,340 lbs (608 kg).

See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -

(1)

Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.

(2)

Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3)

Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue
load.

Specifications

P. 644

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

Specifications

P. 644

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.

Second row captain seat models

Second row bench seat models

All models

Label Example

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Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

Driving

(4)

The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

(5)

Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6)

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

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Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

Driving

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

Maximum Load Limit

Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a tailer.

Towing a Trailer

P. 442

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load

1,173 lbs

(532 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight

873 lbs

(396 kg)

Example2

Max Load

1,173 lbs

(532 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight

423 lbs

(192 kg)

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Driving

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving.

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Total trailer weight

Do not exceed the maximum allowable
weight of the trailer, cargo, and everything in
or on it shown in the table.
Towing loads in excess of this can seriously
affect vehicle handling and performance and
can damage the engine and drivetrain.

Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:

•

Occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back.

•

Each occupant weighs 150 lbs (68 kg).

•

Each occupant has 17.6 lb (8 kg) cargo in the cargo area.

Any additional weight, cargo or accessories reduce the maximum trailer weight and
maximum tongue load.

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Towing Load Limits

Towing Load Limits

Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estimate it based on cargo
distribution.

Refer to the trailer owner’s manual for additional
information.

Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle’s first 600
miles (1,000 km).

Never exceed the gross weight ratings.
Gross weight information

Vehicle Specifications

P. 644

WARNING

Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.

Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.

Total Load

Number of

occupants

AWD models with

ATF cooler

AWD models

without ATF cooler

2WD models

5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)

3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)

4,750 lbs (2,155 kg)

3,250 lbs (1,474 kg)

4,500 lbs (2,041 kg)

3,000 lbs (1,361 kg)

4,250 lbs (1,928 kg)

2,750 lbs (1,247 kg)

4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)

2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)

2,250 lbs (1,021 kg)

Towing not recommended

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Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

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Driving

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Tongue load

The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded
trailer on the hitch should be approximately:
Boat trailers: 5 – 15% of the total trailer
weight
Other trailers: 10 – 15% of total trailer weight

Ton

ue Loa

Tongue Load

Number of

occupants

AWD models with or without

ATF cooler

2WD models

500 lbs (227 kg)

350 lbs (159 kg)

475 lbs (215 kg)

325 lbs (147 kg)

450 lbs (204 kg)

300 lbs (136 kg)

375 lbs (170 kg)

275 lbs (125 kg)

250 lbs (113 kg)

240 lbs (109 kg)

125 lbs (57 kg)

115 lbs (52 kg)

Towing not recommended

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

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Driving

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How to weigh the trailer loads using the public scale

Check each weight in the order indicated as shown.
Refer to the table on the right for each weight’s limit except for the tongue load.

Tongue load

P. 443

•

If you cannot weigh the rear axle, subtract 1 from 2.

•

The maximum gross combined weight (4) decreases by 2% for every 1,000 feet
(305 meters) of elevation.

•

To calculate the tongue load, subtract 5 from 6.

•

Refer to the trailer owner’s manual for additional information.

How to weigh the trailer loads using the public scale

Fully load the vehicle and trailer. An attendant who
watches the scale is needed as all occupants should
stay in the vehicle.

If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estimate it based on cargo
distribution.

Weight limit for

2WD models

AWD models

Front gross axle

2,734 lbs

(1,240 kg)

2,855 lbs

(1,295 kg)

Gross vehicle

5,545 lbs

(2,515 kg)

5,842 lbs

(2,650 kg)

Rear gross axle

2,965 lbs

(1,345 kg)

3,142 lbs

(1,425 kg)

Gross combined

8,025 lbs

(3,640 kg)

9,755 lbs

(4,425 kg)

1. Front gross axle weight.

2. Gross vehicle weight.

4. Gross combined weight.

3. Rear gross axle weight.

5. Hitched trailer weight.
6. Unhitched trailer weight.

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Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

Driving

Towing generally requires a variety of supplemental equipment.
To ensure the best quality, we recommend that you purchase Honda equipment
whenever possible.

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Trailer brakes

Recommended for any trailer with a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more:
There are two common types of trailer brakes: surge and electric. Surge brakes are
common for boat trailers, since the brakes will get wet.
If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are electronically actuated. Do not
attempt to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as it will lower
braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard.
The 4-pin gray connector installed in your vehicle has all of the circuits required to
install most electric trailer brake controllers.

Have a qualified mechanic install your trailer
brake controller following the trailer brake
controller manufacturer’s instructions. Failure
to properly install the trailer brake controller
may increase the distance it takes for you to
stop your vehicle when towing a trailer.

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Towing Equipment and Accessories

Towing Equipment and Accessories

Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and
maintained, and that it meets federal, state, province/
territory, and local regulations.

Consult your trailer maker for proper installation and
setup of the equipment.
Improper installation and setup can affect the
handling, stability, and braking performance of your
vehicle.

Consult your trailer sales or rental agency if any other
items are recommended or required for your towing
situation.

The lighting and wiring of trailers can vary by type
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only
be installed by a qualified technician.

Trailer packages and products:

•

Ball mount, hitch plug, hitch pin etc.

•

Wiring harness kit

•

Trailer hitch kit (jumper harness included)

Trailer brakes

P. 445

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