Honda Civic Hatchback (2024 year). Manual in english

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Keep your vehicle near the center of the
lane while driving.

The LKAS indicator changes from white
to green, and white lines change to
green once the system starts operating
after detecting the left and right lane
markings.

*1 : When using the

gauge

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

LKAS indicator (green)

Green lines

Models without Auto Idle Stop

Green lines

LKAS indicator (green)

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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The system operation is suspended if
you:

•

Decrease the vehicle speed to about 40 mph
(64 km/h) or less.

Increasing the vehicle speed to about 45
mph (72 km/h) or more resumes the
LKAS.

•

Depress the brake pedal.

The LKAS resumes and starts detecting
the lane lines again once you release the
brake pedal.

•

Your vehicle is driving to the right or the left
of the lane.

*1 : When using the

gauge

To Cancel

You can change the setting for the LKAS.
LKAS suspended beep on and off can be selected.

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

Models with A-type meter

When the LKAS is suspended,
green lines on the gauge change
to white lines or disappear, and
the beeper sounds (if activated).

Models with B-type meter

LKAS indicator (white)

Green lines

Models without Auto Idle Stop

Green lines

LKAS indicator (white)

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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The LKAS may be automatically suspended when:

•

The system fails to detect lane lines.

•

The steering wheel is turned quickly.

•

You fail to steer the vehicle.

•

Driving through a sharp curve.

•

Driving at a speed in excess of approximately 94 mph (150 km/h).

•

The ABS or VSA

system engages.

Once these conditions no longer exist, the LKAS automatically resumes.

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The LKAS may be automatically canceled when:

In the following cases, traffic lane lines may disappear on the gauge, the beeper may
sound, and the LKAS may be automatically canceled:

•

The camera temperature gets extremely high.

•

The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, gets dirty.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in
the middle of the lane under certain conditions, including the following:

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Environmental conditions

•

There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.

•

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

•

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway.

•

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

•

Shadows of adjacent objects (trees, buildings, guard rails, vehicles, etc.) are
parallel to white (or yellow) lines.

•

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

•

Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions,
lane lines or the road surface may not be illuminated).

•

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short, and
lane lines and the road surface are not visible.

•

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

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LKAS Conditions and Limitations

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Roadway conditions

•

Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.

•

Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.

•

The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines, such as at an intersection or
crosswalk.

•

The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.

•

Part of the lane markings are hidden by an object, such as a vehicle.

•

The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

•

Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

Faded lines

Duplicate lines

Tire tracks

Very wide or narrow traffic lane

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When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
(or yellow) lines.

•

Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.

•

Driving on roads with double lane lines.

•

Driving on snowy or slippery roads.

•

The pavement is only partially visible due to snow or puddles on the road.

•

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

•

White (or yellow) lines are not recognized correctly due to road conditions such as
curves, twists, or hills.

•

Driving on unpaved or rutted roads.

•

Passing through an exit or an interchange.

Lane void of lines at exit or
interchange

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Vehicle conditions

•

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.

•

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

•

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

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

•

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

, etc.).

•

The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.

•

The suspension has been modified.

•

Tire chains

are installed.

* Not available on all models

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Traffic Jam Assist

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Traffic Jam Assist

The Traffic Jam Assist system uses a camera mounted to the upper portion of the
windshield to detect and monitor left and right white (or yellow) traffic lane lines.
Based on inputs from the camera, the system can apply steering torque to keep your
vehicle in the center of the detected lane.

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How Traffic Jam Assist works

When you are in heavy traffic and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active, the
Traffic Jam Assist system, upon detecting the traffic lane lines, will apply steering
torque to help keep your vehicle in the center of the lane.

When the driver takes full control of the steering, the steering assist function is
temporarily canceled.
The torque applied to the steering may not be noticeable when the driver has full
control of the steering, or when the surface of the road is rough or uneven.

Traffic Jam Assist

Important Safety Reminders

Traffic Jam Assist is for your convenience only. It is
not an autonomous driving system and always
requires driver attention and control. The system
does not work if you take your hands off the steering
wheel or fail to steer the vehicle.

Traffic Jam Assist is convenient when it is used on
expressways or freeways.

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

Front Wide View Camera

P. 642

The Traffic Jam Assist only alerts you when lane drift
is detected without a turn signal in use. The Traffic
Jam Assist may not detect all lane markings or lane
departures; accuracy will vary based on weather,
speed, and lane marker condition.
It is always your responsibility to safely operate the
vehicle and avoid collisions.

Traffic Jam Assist may not work properly under
certain conditions:

Traffic Jam Assist Conditions and
Limitations

P. 632

Front Wide View Camera

When you use the turn signal to indicate a lane change, Traffic Jam Assist is
temporarily deactivated. It is reactivated once the vehicle is traveling in the
center of the lane and the system has detected the traffic lane lines.

Detects left and right white
(or yellow) traffic lane lines

* Not available on all models

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Traffic Jam Assist

Driving

When the vehicle enters the warning area, Traffic Jam Assist alerts you with an
audible alert as well as a warning display.

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

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Lane Departure Warning Function

LKAS indicator (green)

Amber line

Warning Area

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Traffic Jam Assist

Driving

Traffic Jam Assist is activated when all of the following conditions exist:

•

LKAS is activated.

•

The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and
your vehicle is in the center of the lane.

•

The vehicle is traveling between about 0 and 45mph (0 and 72km/h).

•

You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.

•

The driver is gripping the steering wheel.

•

The shift position is in

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Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in any of the following situations:

•

You are traveling on a road with sharp curves.

The system may not allow your vehicle to respond in a manner best suited for
the road conditions.

•

You are entering a toll booth, interchange, service area, or parking area.

•

You are driving in adverse weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

•

The surface of the road is slippery; for example, it is icy or covered with snow.

The tires may slip, causing you to lose control of the vehicle.

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Traffic Jam Assist Activation

Traffic Jam Assist Activation

Refer to the following page for proper handling of
the LKAS:

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 615

Refer to the following page for steering buttons and
displays:

Operation Switches for the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow

/Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)/Traffic
Jam Assist

P. 540

Gauge Content

P. 541

* Not available on all models

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Traffic Jam Assist

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Driving

Keep your vehicle near the center of the lane
while driving.

The LKAS indicator changes from white
to green, and white lines change to
green once the system starts operating
after detecting the left and right lane
markings.

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How Traffic Jam Assist Works

How Traffic Jam Assist Works

If your vehicle veers too far to the right or the left of
the white (or yellow) traffic lane lines while Traffic
Jam Assist is active, deactivate Traffic Jam Assist and
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

In some cases the system cannot properly detect the
traffic lane lines and, as a result, will not provide
steering assistance.

Traffic Jam Assist Conditions and
Limitations

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If the driver takes their hands off the steering wheel
or does not adequately maintain control of steering,
the warning below will appear.

If the driver does not grip the steering wheel after the
warning above has repeatedly appeared, a warning
buzzer will sound and Traffic Jam Assist will be
canceled.

Models with A-type meter

Green lines

LKAS indicator (green)

Models with B-type meter

LKAS indicator (green)

Green lines

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Traffic Jam Assist

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Press the LKAS button to cancel Traffic Jam Assist.

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Traffic Jam Assist may be automatically suspended when:

The system is automatically temporarily canceled under the following circumstances.

•

The system fails to detect lane lines.

•

The steering wheel is turned sharply.

•

You fail to steer the vehicle.

•

You are driving through a sharp curve.

•

The brake pedal is depressed.

Once these conditions no longer exist, Traffic Jam Assist automatically resumes.

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Traffic Jam Assist may be automatically canceled when:

The traffic lane lines will disappear from the screen, the beeper may sound, and
Traffic Jam Assist will be canceled under the following circumstances:

•

The temperature of the camera is too high.

•

The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including
the windshield, is dirty.

*1 : Driver information interface
*2 : Audio/information screen

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Canceling Traffic Jam Assist

Traffic Jam Assist may be automatically suspended when:

You are traveling over 45mph (72km/h).

When the speed of the vehicle reaches 45mph

(72km/h), Traffic Jam Assist is deactivated. Once
the speed of the vehicle drops to under 40 mph
(64 km/h), Traffic Jam Assist is reactivated.

You can change the setting for the Traffic Jam Assist.
Traffic Jam Assist suspended beep on and off when
you select the

Lane keeping assist suspend

beep

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

the audio/information screen.

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

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Traffic Jam Assist

Driving

The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in
the middle of the lane under certain conditions, including the following:

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Environmental conditions

•

There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.

•

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

•

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway.

•

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

•

Shadows of adjacent objects (trees, buildings, guard rails, vehicles, etc.) are
parallel to white (or yellow) lines.

•

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

•

Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions,
lane lines or the road surface may not be illuminated).

•

When the lane lines or road surface are not visible, such as when the distance to
the vehicle in front of you is extremely short or when at an intersection.

•

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

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Traffic Jam Assist Conditions and Limitations

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Traffic Jam Assist

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Roadway conditions

•

Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.

•

Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.

•

The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines, such as at an intersection or
crosswalk.

•

The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.

•

Part of the lane markings are hidden by an object, such as a vehicle.

•

The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

•

Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

Faded lines

Duplicate lines

Tire tracks

Very wide or narrow traffic lane

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Traffic Jam Assist

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When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
(or yellow) lines.

•

Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.

•

Driving on roads with double lane lines.

•

Driving on snowy or slippery roads.

•

The pavement is only partially visible due to snow or puddles on the road.

•

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

•

White (or yellow) lines are not recognized correctly due to road conditions such as
curves, twists, or hills.

•

Driving on unpaved or rutted roads.

•

Passing through an exit or an interchange.

Lane void of lines at exit or
interchange

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Traffic Jam Assist

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Vehicle conditions

•

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.

•

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

•

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

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

•

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

•

The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.

•

The suspension has been modified.

•

Tire chains are installed.

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

Driving

Traffic Sign Recognition System

Reminds you of road sign information, such as the current speed limit your vehicle
has just passed through, showing it on the gauge.

When the camera located behind the rearview mirror captures traffic signs while
driving, the system displays the ones that are recognized as designated for your
vehicle. The sign icon will be displayed until the vehicle reaches a predetermined
time and distance.
If the system does not detect any traffic signs while you are driving, the sign icon will
not be displayed.

The sign icon also may switch to another one, or disappear when:

•

The end of speed limit or other designated limit is detected.

•

You make a turn with a turn signal at an intersection.

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How the System Works

Traffic Sign Recognition System

Not all signs may be displayed, but any signs posted
on roadsides should not be ignored. The system does
not work on the designated traffic signs of all the
countries you travel, nor in all situations.
Do not rely too much on the system. Always drive at
speeds appropriate for the road conditions.

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield that could obstruct the camera's field of
vision and cause the system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the camera's field of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replace the windshield with a
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making even
minor repairs within the camera's field of vision or
installing an aftermarket replacement windshield may
also cause the system to operate abnormally. After
replacing the windshield, have a dealer recalibrate the
camera. Proper calibration of the camera is necessary
for the system to operate properly.

The traffic sign recognition system is not activated for
about 15 seconds after the engine starts.

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

Front Wide View Camera

P. 642

You can turn the traffic sign recognition system on
and off.

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

Speed Limit Sign

Models with B-type meter

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

Driving

Traffic Sign Recognition System

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera's sensing system
to shut off, when parking, find a shady area or face
the front of the vehicle away from the sun. If you use
a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to cover the
camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on it.

If your vehicle exceeds the detected speed limit, an
icon representing the speed limit sign for the current
area will blink in the display.

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

The system's ability to accurately notify the driver of
the speed limit is dependent on certain conditions
such as the units displayed on the traffic sign as well
as the speed and direction of travel of the vehicle. In
some cases, the system may display false warnings or
other inaccurate information.

Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions
and Limitations

P. 638

The unit for speed limits (mph or km/h) varies from
country to country. Just after entering a country
whose unit differs to the one of the country from
which you came, Traffic Sign Recognition System
may not work correctly.

Settings

P. 138

Speed/Distance Units

P. 137, 169

Customized Features

P. 387

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

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Driving

The Traffic Sign Recognition system may incorrectly recognize, be slow to identify,
or fail to recognize the traffic sign in the following cases.

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Environmental conditions

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

•

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

•

Driving at night, in dark areas such as long tunnels.

•

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.

•

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

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Roadway conditions

•

Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

■

Vehicle conditions

•

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.

•

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.

•

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

, etc.).

•

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

•

The suspension has been modified.

•

Tire chains

are installed.

•

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

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Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations

Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations

When the traffic sign recognition system
malfunctions,

appears on the gauge. If this

message does not disappear, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

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The position or the condition of the traffic sign

•

The sign is in a place that makes it hard to find.

•

The sign is located far away from your vehicle.

•

The sign is located where it is hard for headlight beams to reach.

•

The sign is on a corner or bend in the road.

•

The sign is faded or bent.

•

The sign is rotated or damaged signs.

•

The sign is covered with mud, snow, or frost.

•

Part of the sign is hidden by the trees, or is in the shadow of a vehicle or other
object.

•

Light (such as a streetlight) is reflected on the surface of the sign, or it is hidden
in shadow.

•

The sign is too bright or too dark (electric signs).

•

Small signs (auxiliary signs, etc.).

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Other conditions

•

When you are driving at a high speed.

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

Driving

The traffic sign recognition system may not operate correctly, such as displaying
signs that do not adhere to the actual regulations for the roadway or do not exist at
all in the following cases.

A speed limit sign may display at a higher or lower speed than the actual speed
limit.

•

There is a supplementary sign with further information such as weather, time,
vehicle type, school zone, etc.

•

Figures on the sign are hard to read (electric signs, numbers on the sign are
blurred, etc.).

•

The sign is in the vicinity of the lane you are driving in, even though it is not for
the lane, such as a speed limit sign situated at an exit or an intersection between
the side road and the main road.

•

There are things that look similar in color or shape to recognized objects (similar
sign, electric sign, signboard, structure, etc.).

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Front Wide View Camera

Driving

Front Wide View Camera

The camera, used in systems such as Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

), Road Departure Mitigation system, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with

Low Speed Follow

, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

, Lane Keeping Assist System

(LKAS), Traffic Jam Assist

, Traffic Sign Recognition system, and Auto High-Beam, is

designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate their
functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera's sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

Front Wide View Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, the hood, or the front grille that could
obstruct the camera's field of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the camera's field of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replace the windshield with a
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making
even minor repairs within the camera's field of vision
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Wide
View Camera

* Not available on all models

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Front Wide View Camera

Driving

Front Wide View Camera

If the

Some driver assist systems cannot operate:

Camera temperature too high

message appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the

Some driver assist systems cannot operate:

Clean front windshield or poor viewing
condition.

message appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure the
windshield is clean.
Clean the windshield if it is dirty. If the message
does not disappear after driven for a while, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Sonar Sensors

Driving

Sonar Sensors

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Location and range of sensors

The sonar sensors are situated in the front and rear bumpers, and the front grille.

Sonar Sensors

For the sonar sensors to work properly, do not:

•

Place stickers or other objects on or around the
sensors.

•

Hit the area around the sensors.

•

Attempt to take apart any sensor.

•

Put any accessories on or around the sensors.

Consult with a dealer if:

•

A sensor has been subjected to shock.

•

Work needs to be done to the area around a
sensor.

In the following cases, the sonar sensors may not
work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

•

The front or rear bumper has made contact with a
hill, parking block, curb, embankment, etc.

•

The vehicle has been involved in frontal or rear
collision.

•

The vehicle has been driven through a deep
puddle.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

Sonar Sensors

Models without Auto Idle Stop

Sonar Sensors

* Not available on all models

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Braking

Brake System

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.

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To apply

The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the power mode is in.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.

The indicator in the switch comes on.

The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.

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To release

The power mode must be in ON in order to
release the electric parking brake.

Depress the brake pedal.

Press the electric parking brake switch.

The indicator in the switch goes off.

The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.

Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing downhill on steep hills.

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Parking Brake

Parking Brake

You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you
apply or release the parking brake. This is normal.

The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system operation when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.

You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.

If the Battery Is Dead

P. 776

If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake
switch while driving, the brakes on all four
wheels are applied by the VSA

system until the

vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.

Electric Parking
Brake Switch

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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Automatic parking brake feature operation

If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:

•

The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.

•

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake
system indicator (red) is on.

Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

P. 649

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To release automatically

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.

The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.

You can release the parking brake automatically when:

•

You are wearing the driver's seat belt.

•

The engine is running.

•

The transmission is not in

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Parking Brake

In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.

•

When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.

•

When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.

•

When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle
Stop system, while brake hold system is applied.

•

When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.

•

When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow is activated.

•

When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with
Low Speed Follow.

•

When the engine is turned off, except by Auto Idle
Stop system, while ACC with Low Speed Follow is
activated.

Models with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow

Continuously variable transmission models

Accelerator Pedal

Braking

Brake System

648

Driving

Depress the accelerator pedal while releasing the clutch pedal releases the parking
brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal and
release the clutch pedal.

The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.

The parking brake automatically releases as
you depress the accelerator pedal when:

•

You are wearing the driver's seat belt.

•

The engine is running.

•

The transmission is not in

(

Parking Brake

If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.

When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.

The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:

•

Malfunction indicator lamp

•

Transmission system indicator

The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:

•

Parking brake and brake system indicator (amber)

•

VSA

system indicator

•

ABS

indicator

•

Supplemental restraint system indicator

The clutch pedal is fully depressed before gently
depress the accelerator pedal and release the clutch
pedal.

Manual transmission models

Clutch Pedal

Accelerator
Pedal

* Not available on all models

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the power mode is in ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.

Put the transmission into

(

Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up and release the electric parking brake
switch.

Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) has come on.

Pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping
sound, release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.

When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the
switch.

Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.

One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.

When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will
remain applied after you turn off the engine.

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator (red) is on.

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature while putting your vehicle through
a conveyor type car wash, you can follow the procedure explained below.

Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and then within 2 seconds push down the
electric parking brake switch.

Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.

Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow and the automatic
brake hold system.

Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in
place if applied.
When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is
deactivated.
Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when having your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.

Continuously variable transmission models

Braking

Brake System

650

Driving

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and
brake system indicator (red) is on.

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. A vacuum power assist
helps to reduce the effort needed on the brake pedal. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard.

Brake Assist System

P. 657

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

P. 656

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Brake squeal

To satisfy the performance under a wide range of driving conditions, a
highperformance braking system is equipped on your vehicle. You may hear the
brake squeal under certain conditions, such as vehicle speed, deceleration, humidity,
and so on. This is not a malfunction.

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Foot Brake

Foot Brake

Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.

If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibration of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a
lower gear/speed position. With manual transmission
use a lower gear for greater engine braking.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

Models without Auto Idle Stop

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