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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (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 : When using the 

+R

 gauge

1

Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (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.

Models without Auto Idle Stop

VSA

®

 System 

Indicator

*1

■

VSA

®

 On and Off

Models with A-type meter

VSA

®

 

OFF

 Indicator

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Driving

*1 : When using the 

+R

 gauge

VSA

®

 

OFF

 Indicator

Models with B-type meter

VSA

®

 

OFF

 Indicator

Models without Auto Idle Stop

*1

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Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

Driving

■

When in +R Drive mode

To completely disable VSA

®

, press and hold 

the VSA

®

 

OFF

 button until you hear a single 

beep, then later two more beeps.

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Vehicle stability assist system fully 
OFF

 message appears on the driver 

information interface.

To resume VSA

®

 full function, press the VSA

®

 

OFF

 button until a single beep is heard.

If VSA

®

 OFF mode is selected, and drive mode 

is changed to a mode other than 

+R

, VSA

®

 full 

function will resume, and the VSA

®

 

OFF

 

indicator will go off.

Models without Auto Idle Stop

1

When in 

+R

 Drive mode

In OFF mode, your vehicle will have normal braking 
and cornering ability, but it will not have VSA

®

 

traction and stability enhancement.

When the VSA

®

 system is off, the traction control 

system is also off.

We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the 
VSA

®

 and traction control system switched off.

When you completely disable VSA

®

, you cannot use 

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or the Lane Keeping 
Assist System (LKAS).

Low Speed Braking Control

*

, Road Departure 

Mitigation System and Collision Mitigation Braking 
System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

) do not function while VSA

®

 is 

completely disabled.

Some of the VSA

®

 features cannot be completely 

turned off while driving.

* Not available on all models

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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.

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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.

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

*

Driving

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.

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

1

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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

*

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.

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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.

2

Checking and Maintaining Tires

 P. 727

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.

•

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

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

*

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.

2

Checking Tires

 P. 727

Make sure:

•

The vehicle is at a complete stop.

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The transmission is in 

(

P

.

•

The shift lever is in 

(

N

.

1

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

*

The Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) system, Vehicle 

Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) 

OFF

*

, Adaptive Cruise 

Control (ACC)

*

, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with 

Low Speed Follow

*

, 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

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TPMS Calibration

TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire

*

 is 

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/TPMS 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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

*

Driving

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

1.

Press the 

 (home) button, to select 

Settings

, then press the left selector wheel.

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Vehicle settings

 appears on the display.

2.

Roll the left selector wheel.

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TPMS calibration

 appears on the 

display.

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

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3.

Press the left selector wheel.

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

Cancel

 or 

Calibrate

.

4.

Roll the left selector wheel and select 

Calibrate

, then press the left selector 

wheel.

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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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

*

Driving

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

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Press the 

 button.

3.

Select 

Vehicle Settings

.

4.

Select 

TPMS Calibration

.

5.

Select 

Calibrate

 or 

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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*

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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.

* Not available on all models

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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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Blind Spot Information System

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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

1

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

A

B

C

: Alert Zone 2

* Not available on all models

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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.

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The beeper sounds three times.

1

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 

Blind spot 

information system not available

 message 

appears on the driver information interface.

•

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

The Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) system, Vehicle 

Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) 

OFF

*

, Adaptive Cruise 

Control (ACC)

*

, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with 

Low Speed Follow

*

, 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.

Comes On

Blinks

* Not available on all models

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Blind Spot Information System

*

Driving

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

1.

Press the safety support switch.

2.

Roll the left selector wheel to the 

 symbol 

and push it.

2.

Roll the right selector wheel to the 

 

symbol and push it.

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

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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.

■

Blind Spot Information System On and Off

1

Blind Spot Information System

*

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

2

Driver Information Interface (A-type 
Meter)

 P. 125

2

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

 P. 154

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

2

Settings

 P. 138

2

Customized Features

 P. 387

Models with A-type meter

Left Selector 
Wheel

Safety Support Switch

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

Models with B-type meter

Right 
Selector 
Wheel

Safety Support Switch

* Not available on all models

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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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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

TM

 (CMBS

TM

) 

2

 P. 543

•

Low Speed Braking Control

*

 

2

 P. 555, 561

•

Road Departure Mitigation System 

2

 P. 566

•

Traffic Sign Recognition System 

2

 P. 636

•

Auto High-Beam 

2

 P. 210

•

Blind Spot Information System

*

 

2

 P. 535

•

Cross Traffic Monitor

*

 

2

 P. 666

•

Parking Sensor System

*

 

2

 P. 660

•

Driver Attention Monitor 

2

 P. 131, 161

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The functions which require switch operations to activate

•

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

*

 

2

 P. 574

•

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

*

 

2

 P. 595

•

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 

2

 P. 615

•

Traffic Jam Assist

*

 

2

 P. 627

* Not available on all models

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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.

■

CANCEL Button

Press to cancel ACC with Low Speed Follow

*

/

ACC

*

.

■

Interval Button

Press to change the ACC with Low Speed 
Follow

*

/ACC

*

 following-interval.

■

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

*

 or 

decrease the vehicle speed.

■

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

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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

*

.

a

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.

b

Indicates that LKAS or Traffic Jam Assist

*

 is 

ready to be activated.

•

Green: The system is on.

•

White: The system is standby.

•

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

c

Indicates that LKAS or Traffic Jam Assist

*

 is 

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.

d

Indicates whether or not a vehicle is 
detected ahead.

•

Control target vehicle: White and outlined in 
green

•

Outside of control target vehicle: Gray

*1: When the 

+R

 gauge

*

 is not being used

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Gauge Content

6

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Models with B-type meter

Models with B-type meter

*1

* Not available on all models

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Indicates that ACC with Low Speed 
Follow

*

/ACC

*

 shows the set vehicle speed.

f

Indicates that ACC with Low Speed Follow

*

/

ACC

*

 shows the set vehicle interval.

*1 : When using the 

+R

 gauge

Models without Auto Idle Stop

*1

* Not available on all models

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TM

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TM

)

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

TM

 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.

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Important Safety Reminder

The CMBS

TM

 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

TM

 may not activate or may not detect a 

vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain 
conditions:

2

CMBS

TM

 Conditions and Limitations

 P. 548

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

2

Front Wide View Camera

 P. 642

When the CMBS

TM

 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

TM

 activates, the engine may stop 

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

2

Starting the Engine

 P. 481

CMBS

TM

 does not function while VSA

®

 is completely 

disabled.

Manual transmission models

Models without Auto Idle Stop

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The CMBS

TM

 will be canceled when your vehicle stops or the system determines 

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

TM

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

the brake or accelerator pedal to avoid a collision.

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The camera in the CMBS

TM

 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.

2

CMBS

TM

 Conditions and Limitations

 P. 548

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

TM

 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

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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.

2

Settings

 P. 138

2

Customized Features

 P. 387

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

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

Visual Alerts

Beep

Audible Alert

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

TM

 may not go through all of 

the stages before initiating the last stage.

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Distance between vehicles

CMBS

TM

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

TM

 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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When you turn the CMBS

TM

 on and off, do the 

following.

1.

Press the safety support switch.

2.

Roll the left selector wheel to the 

 

symbol and push it.

2.

Roll the right selector wheel to the 

 

symbol and push it.

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

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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

TM

 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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TM

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TM

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You cannot turn the CMBS

TM

 off while driving.

The CMBS

TM

 may automatically shut off, and the 

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

2

CMBS

TM

 Conditions and Limitations

 P. 548

The CMBS

TM

 is not activated for about 15 seconds 

after the engine starts.

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

2

Driver Information Interface (A-type 
Meter)

 P. 125

2

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

 P. 154

The Vehicle Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) system, Vehicle 

Stability Assist

TM

 (VSA

®

) 

OFF

*

, Adaptive Cruise 

Control (ACC)

*

, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with 

Low Speed Follow

*

, 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.

Safety Support Switch

Left Selector 
Wheel

Models with A-type meter

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

Models with B-type meter

Right 
Selector 
Wheel

Safety Support Switch

* Not available on all models

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

TM

 to 

operate improperly.

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 P. 642

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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).

■

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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TM

 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 cargo area 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.

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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.

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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.)

*1

•

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

TM

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

steering wheel.

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The CMBS

TM

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(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

TM

 to shut off improve or are addressed 

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

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

TM

 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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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.