Honda Civic (2024 year). Manual in english

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When Driving

Drive Mode System

Driving

Select

INDIVIDUAL

mode.

Press the

DRIVE MODE

switch up and hold

or select

Customize

to open the

INDIVIDUAL Settings

You can also select from Customized
Features on the 9-in. Color Touchscreen.

Selecting the Drive Mode

P. 484

Customized Features

P. 380

Select the setting category.

Select the desired setting.

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Customizing the INDIVIDUAL Settings

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When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA

helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less

than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

When VSA

activates, you may notice that the

engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic brake system. You will also see the
indicator blink.

*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter

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VSA

Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

The VSA

may not function properly if tire type and

size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow

/Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC)

, 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.

VSA

cannot enhance stability in all driving situations

and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA

system is generally

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.

VSA

System

Indicator

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Driving

This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA

functionality/

features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.

Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.

To restore VSA

functionality/features, press

the

(VSA

OFF

) button until you hear a

beep.

VSA

is turned on every time you start the

engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.

*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter

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VSA

On and Off

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA

temporarily switched off.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA

off if

you are not able to free it when the VSA

is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA

on again. We do not recommend driving

your vehicle with the VSA

system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.

VSA

OFF

Indicator

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When Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes the front wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and
helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering.

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

LSD (limited slip differential) is a type of differential that delivers extra torque to the
wheel or the wheels with the most traction to minimize wheel slip and maintain
control of the vehicle.

Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

NOTICE

Make sure both front tires of your vehicle are of the
same brand and specified size, and have equal wear.
Otherwise, the LSD may not function properly.

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Continued

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated.

This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator to come on and a message to appear
on the gauge.

U.S. models

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of overinflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 673

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

•

You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.

•

You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Tire chains

are used.

•

The tire loses air pressure rapidly.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire

is used.

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires than
the condition at calibration.

•

Tire chains

are used.

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Models with A-type meter

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator

Models with B-type meter

* Not available on all models

When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Driving

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:

•

Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.

•

Rotate the tires.

•

Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:

•

Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

Checking Tires

P. 673

Make sure:

•

The vehicle is at a complete stop.

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The transmission is in

(

•

The shift lever is in

(

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

/Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC)

, 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.

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TPMS Calibration

TPMS Calibration

TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire

installed.
The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between
31-62 mph (50-100 km/h).
During this period, if power mode is set to ON and
the vehicle is not moved within 45 seconds, you may
notice the low tire pressure indicator comes on
briefly. This is normal and indicates that the
calibration process is not yet complete.

If the tire chains

are installed, remove them before

calibrating the TPMS.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.

Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Continued

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the settings
on the driver information interface.

Press the

(home) button, to select

Settings

, then press the left selector wheel.

Vehicle settings

appears on the display.

Roll the left selector wheel.

TPMS calibration

appears on the

display.

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

Press the left selector wheel.

The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select

Cancel

Calibrate

Roll the left selector wheel and select

Calibrate

, then press the left selector

wheel.

Calibration started

screen appears,

then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.

•

If the

Calibration failed to start

message

appears, repeat step 4.

•

The calibration process finishes
automatically.

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen.

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the

button.

Select

Vehicle Settings

Select

TPMS Calibration

Select

Calibrate

Cancel

•

If the

Calibration Failed To Start.

message appears, repeat step 5.

•

The calibration process finishes
automatically.

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.

U.S. models

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

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When Driving

Blind Spot Information System

Driving

Blind Spot Information System

When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the
appropriate indicator comes on, providing assistance when you change lanes.

The system activates when your vehicle is moving forward at about 20 mph (32 km/h)
or above.

Alert zone range
A: Approx. 1.6 ~ 10 feet (0.5 ~ 3 meters) from vehicle side.
B: Approx. 10 feet (3 meters) from rear bumper.
C: Approx. 10 ~ 82 feet (3 ~ 25 meters) behind from rear bumper. (The faster the
approaching vehicle, the further away it will be detected.)

The initially set alert zone is alert zone 1. Over time, after the vehicle has been driven
on straight roads with traffic and roadside objects, the system will adapt and expand
the alert zone (alert zone 1 and 2).

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How the System works

Blind Spot Information System

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, the blind spot information
system has limitations. Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes. Overreliance on the
blind spot information system may result in a
collision.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer in the
following situations:

•

The rear bumper or area around the radar sensors
is strongly impacted.

•

The indicator does not come on even if a vehicle in
the alert zone should have been detected.

•

The rear bumper or any system components need
to be repaired.

If the rear bumper or any system components are
repaired, the system will revert to alert zone 1 only
until it is able to adapt and expand to alert zone 1
and 2.

Radar Sensors : underneath
the rear bumper corners

: Alert zone 1

: Alert zone 2

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Blind Spot Information System

Driving

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When the system detects a vehicle

Blind spot information system alert indicator:
Located on the outside rearview mirror on
both sides.

Comes on when:

•

A vehicle approaches you from behind to
overtake you at a speed difference of no
more than about 31 mph (50 km/h).

•

You pass a vehicle at a speed difference of
no more than about 12 mph (20 km/h).

Blinks and a beeper sounds when:

You use the turn signal lever to signal a turn in
the direction of the detected vehicle while the
blind spot information system alert indicator is
on.

The beeper sounds three times.

Blind Spot Information System

For proper blind spot information system operation:

•

Always keep the rear bumper and area around the
radar sensors clean.

•

Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur:

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
does not come on and the message

Blind spot

information system not available

appears on

the driver information interface.

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
may come on even with the message displayed.

Comes On

Blinks

* Not available on all models

When Driving

Blind Spot Information System

500

Driving

When you turn the blind spot information
system on and off, do the following.

Press the safety support switch.

Roll the left selector wheel to the

symbol

and push it.

Roll the right selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.

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 blind spot information system will stay on
the previously selected on (checked) or off
(unchecked) setting each time you start the
engine.

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Blind Spot Information System On and Off

Blind Spot Information System

You can also select safety support content from the
driver information interface.

Driver Information Interface (A-type
Meter)

P. 117

Driver Information Interface Right Side
Area (B-type Meter)

P. 151

You can change the settings for the blind spot
information system.

Settings

P. 136

Customized Features

P. 380

Models with A-type meter

Left Selector
Wheel

Safety Support Switch

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

Right Selector
Wheel

Safety Support Switch

Models with B-type meter

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Blind Spot Information System

Driving

The blind spot information system alert indicator may not come on under the
following conditions:

•

There is a large speed difference between your vehicle and the vehicle in the
adjacent lane.

•

A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

•

An object not detected by the radar sensors approaches or passes your vehicle.

•

The vehicle driving in the adjacent lane is a motorcycle or other small vehicle.

The blind spot information system may not operate correctly under the following
conditions:

•

Making a turn at an intersection.

•

Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.

•

An object that does not reflect radio waves well or a motorcycle, is in the alert
zone.

•

Driving on a curved road.

•

A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent lane.

•

The system picks up signal interference such as other radar sensors from another
vehicle or strong radio wave transmitted from a facility nearby.

•

The rear bumper or the area around the radar sensors is covered by dirt, mud,
snow, ice, etc.

•

The rear bumper or the area around the radar sensors has been damaged or
deformed.

•

In bad weather (heavy rain, snow, and fog).

•

Making a short turn or driving on a bumpy road that slightly tilts the vehicle.

•

An object such as a bicycle rack is attached to the rear of the vehicle.

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Blind Spot Information System Conditions and Limitations

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Driving

Honda Sensing

Assists with functions such as acceleration, braking, and steering in order to reduce
the burden on the driver, as well as avoid or reduce the severity of collisions.

Honda Sensing

has the following functions.

■

The functions which do not require switch operations to activate

•

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

P. 505

•

Low Speed Braking Control

P. 517, 523

•

Road Departure Mitigation System

P. 528

•

Traffic Sign Recognition System

P. 597

•

Blind Spot Information System

P. 498

•

Cross Traffic Monitor

P. 625

•

Parking Sensor System

P. 620

•

Auto High-Beam

P. 205

•

Driver Attention Monitor

P. 125, 158

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The functions which require switch operations to activate

•

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

P. 536

•

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

P. 557

•

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 576

•

Traffic Jam Assist

P. 588

* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing

Continued

Driving

■

Button

Press to activate standby mode for ACC with
Low Speed Follow

/ACC

Or press to cancel the system.

■

LKAS Button

Press to activate standby mode for LKAS and
Traffic Jam Assist

Or press to cancel these systems.

■

Interval Button

Press to change the ACC with Low Speed
Follow

/ACC

following-interval.

■

CANCEL Button

Press to cancel ACC with Low Speed Follow

ACC

■

RES/+/SET/− Switch

Press the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up to set or

resume the ACC with Low Speed Follow

ACC

or increase the vehicle speed.

Press the

RES/+

SET/−

switch down to set the

ACC with Low Speed Follow

/ACC

decrease the vehicle speed.

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Operation Switches for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow

/Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)/Traffic Jam Assist

Interval Button

Button

LKAS Button

CANCEL

Button

RES/+

SET/−

Switch

* Not available on all models

504

Honda Sensing

Driving

You can see the current state of Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

, Lane Keeping

Assist System (LKAS) and Traffic Jam Assist

Indicates that ACC with Low Speed
Follow

/ACC

is ready to be activated.

•

Green: The system is on.

•

White: The system is standby.

•

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

Indicates that LKAS or Traffic Jam Assist

ready to be activated.

•

Green: The system is on.

•

White: The system is standby.

•

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

Indicates that LKAS or Traffic Jam Assist

activated and whether or not traffic lane
lines are detected.

•

Green lines: The system is on.

•

White lines: Traffic lane lines are detected.

•

Amber line: Lane departure is detected.

Indicates whether or not a vehicle is
detected ahead.

•

Control target vehicle: White and outlined
in green

•

Outside of control target vehicle: Gray

Indicates that ACC with Low Speed
Follow

/ACC

shows the set vehicle speed.

Indicates that ACC with Low Speed
Follow

/ACC

shows the set vehicle

interval.

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Gauge Content

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

* Not available on all models

505

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Continued

Driving

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

The system can assist you when it determines there is a possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a vehicle (including motorcycles) ahead from behind, an oncoming
vehicle in front, a pedestrian, or someone riding a bicycle (moving bicycle).
The CMBS

is designed to alert you when the potential for a collision is determined,

as well as assist in reducing speed, avoiding collisions, and reducing collision
severity.

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Important Safety Reminder

The CMBS

is designed to reduce the severity of an

unavoidable collision. It does not prevent collisions
nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your
responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering
wheel appropriately according to the driving
conditions.

The CMBS

may not activate or may not detect a

vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain
conditions:

CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

P. 510

You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.

Front Wide View Camera

P. 603

When the CMBS

is activated, it will continue to

operate even if the accelerator pedal is partially
depressed. However, it will be canceled if the
accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

When the CMBS

activates, the engine may stop

automatically. Start the engine by normal operation if
the engine stops.

Starting the Engine

P. 448

Manual transmission models

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

506

Driving

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How the system works

The CMBS

will be canceled when your vehicle stops or the system determines

there no longer is the potential for a collision.
The CMBS

may also be canceled when a driver operates the steering wheel and

the brake or accelerator pedal to avoid a collision.

How the system works

The camera in the CMBS

is also designed to detect

pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection
limitations from the list.

CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

P. 510

A front wide view camera is located
behind the rearview mirror.

The system starts monitoring the roadway ahead when your vehicle speed is about
3 mph (5 km/h) or above and will search for a vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle
in front of you.

The CMBS

activates when:

●

The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle, pedestrian, or moving
bicycle detected in front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a
chance of a collision.

●

Your vehicle drives at about 18 mph (30 km/h) or less and there is a chance of in
frontal collision with a detected oncoming vehicle when you turn left at an
intersection.

●

Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and the system determines
there is a chance of a collision with:

- An oncoming or stationary vehicle detected in front of you.
- A pedestrian or moving bicycle detected in front of you.

When to use

507

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Continued

Driving

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When the system activates

You can change the distance (

Long

Normal

Short

) between vehicles at which the

system’s earliest collision alert will come on.

Settings

P. 136

Customized Features

P. 380

The system provides visual and audible alerts of a possible collision, and stops if the
collision is avoided.

Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes, etc.)

Visual Alerts

Beep

Audible Alert

* Not available on all models

508

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBS

may not go through all of

the stages before initiating the last stage.

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Collision Alert Stages

Distance between vehicles

CMBS

The sensors detect a vehicle

Audible & Visual WARNINGS

Braking

Stage

one

There is a risk of a collision with the
vehicle ahead of you.

When in

Long

, visual and audible

alerts come on at a longer distance
from a vehicle ahead than in

Normal

setting, and in

Short

, at a shorter

distance than in

Normal

—

Stage

two

The risk of a collision has increased,
time to respond is reduced.

Visual and audible alerts.

Lightly applied

Stage

three

The CMBS

determines that a collision

is unavoidable.

Forcefully applied

Your Vehicle

Vehicle
Ahead

Normal

Short

Long

Your
Vehicle

Vehicle
Ahead

Your
Vehicle

Vehicle
Ahead

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Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

When you turn the CMBS

on and off, do the

following.

Press the safety support switch.

Roll the left selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

Roll the right selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.

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 CMBS

is turned on every time you start

the engine, even if you turned it off the last
time you drove the vehicle.

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CMBS

On and Off

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

You cannot turn the CMBS

off while driving.

The CMBS

may automatically shut off, and the

safety support indicator (amber) will come and stay
on under certain conditions:

CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

P. 510

The CMBS

is not activated for about 15 seconds

after the engine starts.

You can also select safety support content from the
driver information interface.

Driver Information Interface (A-type
Meter)

P. 117

Driver Information Interface Right Side
Area (B-type Meter)

P. 151

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

/Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC)

, low tire pressure/TPMS

and

Safety Support Switch

Left Selector
Wheel

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

Right
Selector
Wheel

Safety Support
Switch

Models with B-type meter

* Not available on all models

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

510

Driving

In the following situations, the camera may be unable to correctly detect vehicles,
pedestrians, moving bicycles, or road conditions, potentially causing the CMBS to
operate improperly.

Front Wide View Camera

P. 603

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Environmental conditions

•

Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

•

Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the entrance or exit of a tunnel
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

•

Strong light is reflected onto vehicles, pedestrians, moving bicycles, or road
surfaces.

•

Water is sprayed by or snow blown from a vehicle ahead.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions,
vehicles, pedestrians, or moving bicycles may not be illuminated).

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Roadway conditions

•

Driving on curvy, winding, undulating, or sloping roads.

•

There is a film of water or puddles on the road surface.

•

Driving on rutted roads (snowy or unpaved roads, etc.).

•

Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

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CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).

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Vehicle conditions

•

The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the trunk or rear seats.

•

Tire chains

are installed.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

•

The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

•

When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.

•

An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire

, etc.).

•

The suspension has been modified.

* Not available on all models

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Driving

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Examples of limitations on the correct detection of the camera due to the
condition of the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicles, pedestrians, or
moving bicycles

•

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming
vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle ahead of you is too short.

•

The vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle
suddenly cuts in front of or jumps out in front of you.

•

The bicycle is stopped.

•

The oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead of you is sideways or facing diagonally.

•

When the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle
blends in with the background, preventing the system from recognizing them.

•

When several pedestrians are moving ahead of you in a group.

•

When several bicycles are moving ahead of you in a group.

•

When a pedestrian or moving bicycle crosses the road too quickly.

•

A pedestrian or moving bicycle approaches from the opposite direction.

•

The headlights of the vehicle ahead of you or oncoming vehicle are lit on one side
or not lit on either side in a dark place.

•

When part of a pedestrian (heads, limbs, etc.) is hidden by load.

•

When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, when their hands are raised, or they
are running.

•

When the pedestrian is shorter than about 3.3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about
6.6 feet (2 meters) in height.

•

When the pedestrian is pushing a stroller or bicycle.

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Make sure that all the tires are of the same specified
size, type and brand, and that they are evenly worn.
If you use tires of different sizes, types, brands, or
degree of wear, the system may not work properly.

Do not modify the suspension. Altering the height of
the vehicle may prevent the system from working
properly.

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Examples of other limitations on detection or system operation

•

When the vehicle ahead of you is a small motorcycle, motorcycle with a sidecar,
wheelchair, or other specially shaped vehicle.

•

When a vehicle is lower in the rear than the front such as trucks that are not
carrying a load, or a narrow vehicle.

•

When the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrian or moving bicycle
is not in front of the vehicle.

•

The speed difference between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you,
oncoming vehicle, pedestrian or moving bicycle is significantly large.

•

When the vehicle or moving bicycle in front of you slows suddenly.

•

When the driver operates the brake pedal and steering wheel to avoid a collision.

•

When you approach the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrians or
moving bicycles while accelerating rapidly or operating the steering wheel (except
when turning left at an intersection etc.)

•

When the moving bicycle is a child-sized bicycle, folding bicycle, three-wheeler or
other bicycle with small tires, or a long bicycle like a tandem bicycle.

•

When the camera cannot correctly identify the shape of the vehicle ahead of you,
oncoming vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle.

•

When the minimum ground clearance of a vehicle ahead of you is extremely high.

*1 : When there is a possibility of a frontal collision with the oncoming vehicle while turning left, the CMBS

is activated. However, it may not be activated if you suddenly turn the steering wheel.

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Automatic shutoff

The CMBS

may automatically shut itself off and the safety support indicator

(amber) comes and stays on when:

•

You drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an
extended period.

•

Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

•

Driving with the parking brake applied.

•

The camera temperature gets too high.

•

The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.

•

An abnormal tire condition is detected (incorrect tire size, flat tire, etc.).

Once the conditions that caused the CMBS

to shut off improve or are addressed

(e.g., cleaning), the system comes back on.

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)

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Even if there is little chance of a collision, the CMBS

may activate under the

following conditions.
Also, the system may activate if it detects a possibility of collision with pedestrians,
moving bicycles, or vehicles.

•

Your vehicle approaches or passes another vehicle that is making a left or right
turn.

•

Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ahead of you and you change lanes to
pass.

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With Little Chance of a Collision

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)

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•

When your vehicle approaches vehicles, pedestrians, or moving bicycles.

•

When vehicles, pedestrians, or moving bicycles are passing in front of you.

•

When you drive under a low structure or through a narrow gate at high speed.

•

When there are traffic signs or structures such as guard rails are beside the road
along a curve.

•

When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where the oncoming
vehicle is right in front of you.

•

When approaching stationary vehicles or walls, such as when parking.

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Low Speed Braking Control

Using sonar sensors located on the front and rear bumpers, and the front grille, this
system can detect if there is danger of a potential collision with a wall or other
obstacle during normal driving or when the accelerator pedal is depressed with too
much force. The system then assists in avoiding collisions and reducing damage
from impact through assistive braking and/or assistive driving power suppression.

Continuously variable transmission models

Low Speed Braking Control

If the Low Speed Braking Control activates in a
situation where you do not want automatic brake
application (such as when the vehicle is between two
railroad crossing gates), simply press the brake pedal
to deactivate the system and then continue to drive
as intended.

WARNING

The Low Speed Braking Control System
cannot avoid all collisions and may not
reduce damage in each situation where the
accelerator is mistakenly or aggressively
pressed. Overreliance on the system may
result in a collision with serious injury or
death. Always check your surroundings,
your shift position, and your pedal use.
Driver remains responsible for safely
operating the vehicle.

* Not available on all models

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Assistive braking

Assistive braking provides a visual and audible alert when the vehicle is moving
between approximately 1 and 6 mph (2 and 10 km/h) and there is the possibility of
a collision with a detected wall or other obstacles, as well as providing assistance
with braking.

If the only rear sensors are turned off using the parking sensor system, the assistive
braking will not work when reversing.

Turning off All Rear Sensors

P. 624

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How the System Works

Low Speed Braking Control

For directions on the proper handling of the sonar
sensors, please refer to the following page.

Sonar Sensors

P. 605

The vehicle will release the brake and start moving a
few seconds after the system is activated. To keep the
vehicle stopped, keep the brake pedal depressed or
put the transmission into

(

In order to prevent the system from activating when
not needed, always turn it off during vehicle
maintenance, when loading on ships, trucks, and so
on, or when using a chassis dynamometer, free
rollers for inspection or when washing the car in
conveyor type car wash machine.

If you put any accessories (such as a bicycle rack) on
or around the rear sensors, the Low Speed Braking
Control System may activate if it detects these
accessories as an obstacle. In this case, turn off the
rear sensor.

Turning off All Rear Sensors

P. 624

Audible Alert

Beep

The vehicle
applies brake

Driver
depresses
brake pedal

Remove
brake after
maintaining
stationary
position

Stop

* Not available on all models

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