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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Continued

Features

A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.

Select

A confirmation message for phone data
collection appears.

Select

OFF

A confirmation message for HondaLink
Assist appears.

10.

Select

Yes

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

386

Features

■

To change the currently paired phone

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 382

Select

Change Devices

Select a phone to connect.

HFL disconnects the connected phone
and starts searching for another paired
phone.

You can set the connected phone
priority. Select the box checked on the
phone you want to prioritize.

Select , ,

or .

and

can be selected

simultaneously, however, when

is selected,

and

cannot be

selected.

Select

Apply

To change the currently paired phone

If no other phones are found or paired when trying to
switch to another phone, HFL will inform you that the
original phone is connected again.

To pair other phones, select

+ Connect New Device

from the

Bluetooth

screen.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Continued

Features

■

To delete a paired phone

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 382

Select

Change Devices

Select a phone you want to delete.

Select

Options

Select

Delete Device

A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select

Delete

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

388

Features

You can change the ringtone setting.

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 382

Select

Ringtone

Select

Vehicle

Phone

If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically
transferred to HFL.

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 382

Select

Auto Phone Call Transfer

Select

OFF

■

Ringtone

Ringtone

Vehicle

: The fixed ringtone sounds from the

speakers.

Phone

: Depending on the make and model of the

cell phone, the ringtone stored in the phone will
sound if the phone is connected.

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Automatic Transferring

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

When Automatic Phone Sync is set to
On:

When your phone is paired, the contents of its
phonebook and call history are automatically
imported to the system.

■

Changing the Automatic Phone Sync
setting

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 382

Select

Auto Sync Phone

Select

OFF

■

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

When you select a name from the list in the cellular
phonebook, you can see a category icon. The icons
indicate what types of numbers are stored for that
name.

On some phones, it may not be possible to import the
category icons to the system.

The phonebook is updated after every connection.
Call history is updated after every connection or call.

Home

Mobile

Work

Pager

Fax

Car

Voice

Other

Pref

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

To add a favorite contacts

Select

Phone

Select

Recent Calls

Contacts

, or

Keypad

Select the star icon.

Select

Add to Favorite Contacts

A notification appears on the screen if
the favorite contact is successfully stored.

To remove the favorite contact, select
the star icon again.

■

Favorite Contacts

Recent Calls Screen

Star Icon

Contacts Screen

Star Icon

Keypad Screen

Add to Favorite Contacts

On the Recent Calls or Contacts screen

On the Keypad screen

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Continued

Features

■

To edit a favorite contacts

Select

Phone

Select

Favorite Contacts

Select

Edit

on the favorite contacts entry

you want to edit.

Select a setting you want.

Select

Done

■

To delete a favorite contacts

Select

Phone

Select

Favorite Contacts

Select

Edit

on the favorite contacts entry

you want to delete.

Select

Remove

A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select

Yes

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

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Features

You can make calls by inputting any phone
number, or by using the imported

Recent

Calls

Favorite Contacts

, and

Contacts

entries.

■

To make a call using the imported
phonebook

Select

Phone

Select

Contacts

Select a name.

You can sort by

First Name

Last

Name

. Select the icon on the upper right

of the screen.

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

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Making a Call

Making a Call

Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of
the person you are calling through the audio
speakers.

While there is an active connection with Apple
CarPlay, phone calls cannot be made with
HandsFreeLink

and are only made from Apple

CarPlay.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

■

To make a call using a phone number

Select

Phone

Select

Keypad

Select a number.

Use the keyboard on the touch screen for
entering numbers.

Select

Call

Dialing starts automatically.

■

To make a call using the Call History

Call history is stored by

All

Dialed

Missed

and

Received

Select

Phone

Select

Recent Calls

You can sort by

All

Dialed

Missed

, or

Received

. Select the icon on the upper

right of the screen.

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

■

To make a call using a favorite contacts
entry

Select

Phone

Select

Favorite Contacts

You can change the order of favorite
contacts entries by selecting

Reorder

Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

To make a call using the Call History

The call history displays the last 20 all, dialed, missed,
or received calls.
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the
system.)

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

394

Features

When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds (if activated) and the

Incoming Call...

screen appears.

You can answer the call using the left selector
wheel.
To pick the call, roll up or down to select

(answer) on the driver information interface
and then press the left selector wheel.

If you want to decline or end the call,
select

(ignore) on the driver

information interface using the left
selector wheel.

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Receiving a Call

Receiving a Call

Call Waiting

Select

(answer) to put the current call on hold to

answer the incoming call.

Select

using the left selector wheel to return to

the current call.
Select

(ignore) to ignore the incoming call if you

do not want to answer it.
Select

if you want to hang up the current call.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen instead of the

and

on the driver

information interface.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HFL Menus

Features

The following options are available during a call.

Mute

: Mute your voice.

Use Handheld

: Transfer a call from the system to your phone.

Keypad

: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven

phone system.

The available options are shown on the lower
half of the screen.

Select the option.

The mute icon appears when

Mute

selected when the other source screen
other than the phone screen is displayed.
Select

Mute

again to turn it off.

■

Options During a Call

Options During a Call

Keypad

: Available on some phones.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen.

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HondaLink

Assist

Features

HondaLink

Assist

■

Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator

; you also can speak to the operator

when connected.

IMPORTANT:

For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation

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

www.hondalink.com/

TermsAndConditions

. In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency

services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for
any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in,
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.

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

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In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

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

You cannot use this emergency service when:

•

You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage
areas.

•

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

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

Hang Up

to terminate the connection to your

vehicle.

Automatic collision notification

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

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Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

HondaLink

Assist

Features

■

To enable notification

Go to the phone settings screen.

Phone settings screen

P. 382

Select

HondaLink Assist

Select

Yes

To enable notification

Setting options:

•

Yes:

Notification is available.

•

No:

Disable the feature.

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Features

Refuel Recommend

Your vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically calculates when to refuel.
This feature will notify you when refueling is recommended as well as enable you to
search for gas stations that are located in the vicinity of your vehicle.

When it is time to refuel the vehicle, a
notification is displayed and a notification
icon is displayed in the header.

Touch the box that contains the icon.

Select

Find Gas Station Now

Choose a gas station from the search
screen of the navigation system.

For instructions on how to use the
navigation system, refer to the
navigation system manual.

Refuel Recommend

You can turn the

Refuel Recommend

function on

and off.

Customized Features

P. 342

When you turn off this feature, the refuel
recommend notification will not display.

This feature can only be used when the fuel level in
the tank is below 30 percent.

If you select

Find Gas Station Now

or put more

than 5 liters of gasoline into the gas tank, the
notification for refueling will disappear. If you prefer
not to be notified, select

OFF

in the settings for

Refuel Recommend

When you drive on a rough road or ascend or
descend a hill for an extended period of time, the
notification may disappear or may not be displayed at
all.

Models with navigation system

Notification

icon

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

•

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

Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

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

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

•

Make sure the hood is securely closed.

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

•

Make sure the tires are in good condition.

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

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 571

•

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

There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

NOTICE

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

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

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

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

Store or secure all items on board properly.

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

Maximum Load Limit

P. 403

•

Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.

•

Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.

An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.

•

If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

•

Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

P. 149

•

Adjust your seating position properly.

Adjust the head restraint, too.

Seats

P. 180

Adjusting the Front Head Restraint Positions

P. 186

•

Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.

Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

Mirrors

P. 178

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

P. 177

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Interior Checks

Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

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

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

•

Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

Fastening a Seat Belt

P. 44

•

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

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

Indicators

P. 86

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Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

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Driving

Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 838 lbs (380 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.

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

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

Maximum Load Limit

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

Specifications

P. 630

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

Specifications

P. 630

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading

can affect handling and stability

and cause a crash in which you

can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other

loading guidelines in this manual.

Label Example

Before Driving

Maximum Load Limit

404

Driving

(5)

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

(6)

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

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

Maximum Load Limit

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

Towing a Trailer

P. 405

Load Limits Example

Example1

Max Load

838 lbs

(380 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight

538 lbs

(244 kg)

Example2

Max Load

838 lbs

(380 kg)

Passenger Weight

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight

88 lbs

(40 kg)

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Driving

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

General Information

Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not
designed for trail-blazing, or other challenging off-highway activities.

If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat
different driving skills and that your vehicle will handle somewhat differently than it
does on pavement. Pay attention to the precautions and tips in this section, and get
acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement.

Important Safety Precautions

To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to follow all precautions and
recommendations:

•

Be sure to store cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits.

Maximum Load Limit

P. 403

•

Whenever you drive, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

•

Keep your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow.

•

It’s up to you to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits.

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.

Important Handling Information

P. 36

Precautions While Driving

P. 415

WARNING

Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-
pavement can cause a crash or rollover in
which you and your passengers could be
seriously injured or killed.

•

Follow all instructions and guidelines in
this owner’s manual.

•

Keep your speed low, and don’t drive
faster than conditions permit.

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Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Avoiding Trouble

Driving

Avoiding Trouble

•

Check Out Your Vehicle

before you leave the pavement and make sure that all

scheduled maintenance has been completed. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures.

•

Remember

the route you choose presents limits (too steep or bumpy), you have

limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and
power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in
a hazardous situation.

•

Accelerating and Braking

should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start

or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.

•

Avoiding Obstacles and Debris

in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover

or damage to your suspension or other components.

•

Driving on Slopes

increases your risk of a rollover, particularly if you attempt to

drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight up or down a slope is usually
the safest. If you can’t clearly see all conditions or obstacles on a slope, walk it
before you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it.
Find another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around.
Back down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.

•

Crossing a Stream

- Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water

in your route (a small stream or large puddle, for example), evaluate it carefully
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. When
driving in water that reaches around half of the wheel height, the water can get
into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and causing an
eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.

•

If You Get Stuck

, carefully go in the direction that you think will get you

unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this will only make things worse and could
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need
to be towed. Front and rear tow hooks are provided for this purpose.

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Driving

When Driving

Starting the Engine

Make sure the parking brake is applied.

The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) comes on for 30 seconds
when you pull up to electric parking
brake switch.

Check that the transmission is in

(

, then

depress the brake pedal.

Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in

(

, it is safer to start it in

(

Starting the Engine

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).

When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
battery drain.

If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

Driving

Press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Starting the Engine

Bring the keyless remote close to the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button if the battery in the keyless

remote is weak.

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 605

The engine may not start if the keyless remote is
subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the

ENGINE START/STOP

button to

start the engine.
If the engine does not start, wait at least 30 seconds
before trying again.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft.If an improperly coded device is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled.

Immobilizer System

P. 156

When Driving

Starting the Engine

410

Driving

You can remotely start the engine using the keyless remote.

■

To start the engine

Press the

button, then press and hold

the

button.

Some exterior lights flash once.

If the engine starts successfully, some exterior
lights flash six times.

If the engine does not start, exterior lights will
not flash.

Go within the range, and try again.

■

Remote Engine Start

Remote Engine Start

The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your
local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly
enclosed areas.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.

Never use the remote engine starter with
the vehicle parked in a garage or other
areas with limited ventilation.

LED: Blinks when any

button is pressed.

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

Driving

When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and

ENGINE START/STOP

button have not been pressed

simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the

button, then press and hold the

button.

Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.

Remote Engine Start

The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:

•

You have disabled a remote engine start setting
using the driver information interface

or audio/

information screen

Settings

P. 123

Customized Features

P. 342

•

The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF.

•

The transmission is in a position other than

(

•

The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.

•

You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.

•

Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.

•

There is any antenna failure.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

* Not available on all models

When Driving

Starting the Engine

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Driving

■

To stop the engine

Press and hold the

button for one

second.

If the engine stop successfully, the exterior
lights flash once.

When the remote is out of the keyless access
system range, the exterior lights will not flash.
The engine will not stop.

Go within the range, and try again.

Remote Engine Start

The engine may stop while it is running if:

•

You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of
starting the engine with the keyless remote.

•

The engine is stopped by using the keyless remote.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The hood is open, or any door, or the tailgate is
unlocked.

•

You press the shift lever release button.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The battery is low.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if there is
a problem with the emissions control systems.

While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:

•

The climate control system is activated in
recirculation mode.

When it is cold outside:

•

The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.

•

The rear defogger, heated door mirrors

, front seat

heaters

and heated steering wheel

are activated.

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

P. 176

Front Seat Heaters

P. 202

Heated Steering Wheel

P. 201

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Starting the Engine

Driving

Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button.

Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, put the transmission into

(

. Select

(

when reversing.

With the parking brake applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal.

Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.

Parking Brake

P. 518

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Hill start assist system

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

Put the transmission into

(

, or

(

when facing uphill, or

(

when facing

downhill, then release the brake pedal.

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Starting to Drive

Starting to Drive

The engine stops when the transmission is taken out
of

(

before the

ENGINE START/STOP

button is

pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.

You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the
brake pedal.
When facing downhill, you can start your vehicle
more smoothly by manually releasing it with the
electric parking brake switch than by releasing it with
the accelerator pedal.

When the engine was started using the

button

on the keyless remote

When the engine was started using the

button on the keyless remote

When the engine was started in any case

Hill start assist system

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
will not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA

switched off.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.

* Not available on all models

When Driving

Starting the Engine

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Driving

You can turn the engine off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

Put the transmission into

(

Press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button.

■

Stopping the Engine

Stopping the Engine

The power mode will automatically turn to VEHICLE
OFF about 20 minutes after the following conditions
have been met:

•

A door has been opened, such as when leaving the
vehicle.

•

The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

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The transmission is in

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Driving

Precautions While Driving

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:

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Take corners at slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle.

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Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.

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Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.

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Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.

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Roof load capacity is 132 lbs (60 kg), available roof racks/carriers may have lower
capacities. Please check accessory’s information (Honda accessory).

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

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Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

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In Rain

Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not change the shift position while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored. Repeated operation under
these conditions can eventually damage the system.

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering
and brake power assist functions will stop, making it
difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not select

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while driving as you will lose engine

braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.

When Driving

Continuously Variable Transmission

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If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

Continuously Variable Transmission

When the engine runs at higher idle speeds, the creeping force increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed.
Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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Other Precautions

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Creeping

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Kickdown

Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.

Important Handling Information

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Precautions While Driving

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