Honda HR-V (2024 year). Manual in english

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Traffic Sign Recognition System

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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

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Driving

Front Wide View Camera

The camera, used in systems such as Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road
Departure Mitigation system, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow, Traffic Sign Recognition system, Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

), and Traffic Jam Assist

, 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

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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.

Sonar Sensors

Sensor Range

* 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

Brake System

When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a
whirring sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.

Electric Parking

Brake Switch

Electric Parking

Brake Switch

Parking Brake

You may hear the electric parking brake system
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

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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.

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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

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To release automatically

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the 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

(

Parking Brake

In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.

•

When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes
while 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 while ACC with Low
Speed Follow is activated.

•

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 the brake hold system
is applied.

•

When the engine is turned off while the brake hold
is applied.

•

When there is a problem with the Brake Hold
System while brake hold is applied.

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

Accelerator Pedal

Braking

Brake System

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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.

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

Parking Brake

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

•

Parking brake and brake system indicator

•

VSA

system indicator

•

ABS

indicator

•

Supplemental restraint system indicator

The parking brake is applied while the vehicle is
moving with the electric parking brake switch being
pulled.

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.

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. 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

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

P. 525

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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 speed position.

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.

Whenever the brakes are activated by CMBS

another system that automatically controls braking,
the brake pedal is depressed and released in
accordance with braking function.

Braking

Brake System

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Driving

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

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Turning on the system

Fasten your seat belt properly, then start the
engine. Press the automatic brake hold
button.

The automatic brake hold system
indicator comes on. The system is turned
on.

The system is in the previously selected on or
off setting each time you fasten the driver’s
seat belt and start the engine.

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Activating the system

Depress the brake pedal to come to a
complete stop. The transmission must not be
in

(

The automatic brake hold indicator
comes on. Braking is kept for up to 10
minutes.

Release the brake pedal after the
automatic brake hold indicator comes
on.

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Automatic Brake Hold

Automatic Brake Hold

WARNING

Activating the automatic brake hold system

on steep hills or slippery roads may still

allow the vehicle to move if you remove

your foot from the brake pedal.

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may

cause a crash resulting in serious injury or

death.

Never activate the automatic brake hold

system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from

moving when stopped on a steep hill or

slippery roads.

WARNING

Using the automatic brake hold system to

park the vehicle may result in the vehicle

unexpectedly moving.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may

cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or

death.

Never leave the vehicle when braking is

temporarily kept by automatic brake hold

and always park the vehicle by putting the

transmission in

(

and applying the parking

brake.

Comes

Automatic Brake Hold Button

Brake Pedal

Comes

U.S.

Canada

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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Canceling the system

Depress the accelerator pedal while the
transmission is in a position other than

(

. The system is canceled and the vehicle

starts to move.

The automatic brake hold indicator goes
off. The system continues to be on.

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The system automatically cancels when:

•

You engage the parking brake.

•

You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into

(

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The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:

•

Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

•

The engine is turned off.

•

There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

Automatic Brake Hold

While the system is activated, you can turn off the
engine or park the vehicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.

When Stopped

P. 527

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.

WARNING

When using the automatic brake hold,
keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
automatic brake hold indicator comes on.

If the vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Release your foot from the brake pedal
after the automatic brake hold indicator
comes on.

Accelerator Pedal

Goes

Off

Braking

Brake System

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Driving

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

Only the automatic brake hold system
indicator comes on:

•

Press the automatic brake hold button.

The automatic brake hold system
indicator goes off.

When the automatic brake hold indicator
comes on at the same time:

•

Press the automatic brake hold button with
the brake pedal depressed.

The automatic brake hold system
indicator and the automatic brake hold
indicator go off.

Turning off the automatic brake hold system

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.

If you turn off the engine or unfasten the driver’s seat
belt while the automatic brake hold system is on, the
automatic brake hold system will automatically turn
off. In this case, when the driver’s seat belt is
fastened and the engine is restarted, the automatic
brake hold system will turn on without needing to
press the automatic brake hold button.

Automatic Brake

Hold Button

Goes

Off
Goes

Off

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Braking

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Driving

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”

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ABS operation

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:

•

Wet or snow covered roads.

•

Roads paved with stone.

•

Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.

When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.

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ABS

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of
the incorrect size or type.

If the

ABS

indicator comes on while driving, there

may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.

In the following cases, your vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:

•

You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.

•

The tires are equipped with snow chains.

The following may be observed with the ABS system:

•

Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
engine has been started and while the vehicle
accelerates.

•

Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when
ABS activates.

These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.

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Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

Depress the brake pedal firmly.

With the brake pedal depressed, pull up the electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.

Change the shift position to

(

Turn off the engine.

The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off in about 30
seconds.

Always set the parking brake, in particular if you are parked on an incline.

When Stopped

Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.

NOTICE

The following can damage the transmission:

•

Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.

•

Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.

•

Moving the shift lever into

(

before the vehicle

stops completely.

In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.

WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended

without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash

resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal

until you have confirmed that

(

is shown

on the shift position indicator.

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Parking Your Vehicle

Parking Sensor System

Driving

Parking Sensor System

The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper, driver information interface and audio/information screen let you know the
approximate distance between your vehicle and the obstacle.

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The sensor location and range

Parking Sensor System

Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.

The system may not work properly when:

•

The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, or
dirt.

•

The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.

•

There is something nearby that emits ultrasonic
waves or high frequency sounds.

•

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

The system may not detect these obstacles:

•

Thin or low objects.

•

Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.

•

Objects directly under the bumper.

The system may falsely detect obstacles in the
following situations:

•

The vehicle is on uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.

•

When close to other vehicles with sonar sensors or
other objects that emit ultrasonic waves.

•

There is splashing water near the sensors due to
heavy rains, etc.

Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.

Front Corner Sensors

Rear Corner Sensors

Rear Center Sensors

Front Center Sensors

Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less

Front: Within about 35 in (90 cm) or less
Rear: Within about 40 in (100 cm) or less

* Not available on all models

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Parking Your Vehicle

Parking Sensor System

Driving

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Parking sensor system on and off

You can turn the system on and off using the driver information interface.

Switching the Display

P. 107

Safety Support

P. 118

The front corner, rear corner and rear center sensors start to detect an obstacle
when the transmission is in

(

, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

The front corner and front center sensors start to detect an obstacle when the
transmission is in any position other than

(

, and the vehicle speed is less

than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Parking Sensor System

When you set the power mode to ON, the system will
be in the previously selected condition.

* Not available on all models

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Parking Sensor System

Driving

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When the distance between your vehicle and detected obstacles becomes shorter

*1:On the driver information interface
*2:On the audio/information screen
*3:At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
To temporarily turn off the beeper, press the left selector wheel while it is sounding. Temporary OFF will be canceled when the shift
position is switched or the vehicle speed reaches 9 mph (14 km/h) or higher.

Interval

between

beeps

Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle

Indicator

Driver information

interface

Audio/Information Screen

Corner Sensors

Center Sensors

Moderate

—

About 43-30 in

(110-75 cm)

Comes on

Blinks

in Yellow

Short

About 24-18 in

(60-45 cm)

About 30-24 in

(75-60 cm)

Comes on

Blinks

in Amber

Very short

About 18-14 in

(45-35 cm)

Front: About 24-20 in

(60-50 cm)

Rear: About 24-16 in

(60-40 cm)

Continuous

About 14 in

(35 cm) or less

Front: About 20 in

(50 cm) or less

Rear: About 16 in

(40 cm) or less

Comes on

Blinks

in Red

Indicators light up

where the sensor

detects an obstacle.

Indicators light up where the

sensor detects an obstacle.

Indicators light up where the

sensor detects an obstacle.

Indicators light up where the

sensor detects an obstacle.

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Parking Your Vehicle

Cross Traffic Monitor

Driving

Cross Traffic Monitor

Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.

The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.

Cross Traffic Monitor

The parking sensor system’s alerting buzzer overrides
the Cross Traffic Monitor buzzer when the sensors
are detecting obstacles at the closest range.

CAUTION

Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all
approaching vehicles and may not detect
an approaching vehicle at all.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
back up the vehicle before doing so may
result in a collision.

Do not solely rely on the system when
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle
before reversing.

* Not available on all models

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Parking Your Vehicle

Cross Traffic Monitor

Driving

The system activates when:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The Cross Traffic Monitor is turned on.

Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

P. 534

•

The transmission is in

(

•

Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.

When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.

The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.

The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your
vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.

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How the System Works

Cross Traffic Monitor

Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect or may delay
alerting an approaching vehicle, or may alert without
an approaching vehicle under the following
conditions:

•

An obstacle, such as another vehicle and a wall,
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the
radar sensor’s scope.

•

Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.

•

A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25
km/h).

•

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

•

Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.

•

When there is bad weather.

•

Your vehicle is on an incline.

•

Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.

•

Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a
vehicle, and so on.

The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels
or stickers of any kind.

Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper

corners

* Not available on all models

Parking Your Vehicle

Cross Traffic Monitor

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Driving

An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information
screen.

The system can be turned on and off on the
audio/information screen by pressing the
Cross Traffic Monitor icon.

You can also switch the system on and off
from the customized feature on the audio/
information screen.

Customized Features

P. 337, 342

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

When the System Detects a Vehicle

If the

on the lower right changes to

in amber

when the transmission is in

(

, mud, snow or ice,

etc. may have accumulated in the vicinity of the
sensor. The system is temporarily canceled. Check the
bumper corners for any obstructions, and thoroughly
clean the area if necessary.

If the

comes on when the transmission is in

(

there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the display remains the same with the transmission
in

(

, there may be a problem with the rear camera

system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.

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Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

Wide View

Normal View

Arrow Icon

Top Down View

Cross Traffic Monitor

icon

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Driving

Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view.
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into

(

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Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.

Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.

The rear camera view is displayed prior to the audio/
information screen.

If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.

You can change the

Fixed Guideline

and

Dynamic

Guideline

settings.

Customized Features

P. 337, 342

Fixed Guideline
ON:

Guidelines appear when you put the

transmission into

(

OFF:

Guidelines do not appear.

Dynamic Guideline
ON:

Guidelines move according to the steering

wheel direction.

OFF:

Guidelines do not move.

Approx. 39 inches (1 m)

Camera

Tailgate open range

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Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

Driving

You can view three different camera modes on the audio/information screen.
Select appropriate icon to switch the mode.

•

If you were last using Wide view mode or Normal view mode, the same view
mode will be activated the next time you put the transmission into

(

•

If you were using Top down view mode before you turned off the engine, Wide
view mode will be activated the next time you set the power mode to ON and put
the transmission into

(

•

If you were using Top down view mode and 10 seconds elapsed after you took
the transmission out of

(

, Wide view mode will be activated the next time you

put the transmission into

(

•

If you were using Top down view mode and put the transmission back into

(

within 10 seconds after you took it out of

(

, Top down view mode will be

activated.

Bumper

Wide view mode

Normal view mode

Top down view mode

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Refueling

Fuel Information

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Fuel recommendation

Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.

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Top tier detergent gasoline

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.

Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid buildup of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit

www.hondacars.com.

In Canada, visit

www.honda.ca

for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top

tier gasoline, visit

www.toptiergas.com

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Fuel tank capacity: 14.0 US gal (53 L)

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher

Fuel Information

NOTICE

We recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.

Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.

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How to Refuel

Driving

How to Refuel

Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.

Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.

Turn off the engine.

Unlock the driver’s door.

The fuel fill door on the outer side of the
vehicle will unlock.

Press and release the area indicated by the
arrow to release the fuel fill door. You will
hear a click and the lid will open slightly.

Manually pull the fuel fill door to a fully
open position.

How to Refuel

The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of
smaller diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station
devices can damage the area in and around the filler
opening.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

•

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flames away.

•

Handle fuel only outdoors.

•

Wipe up spills immediately.

Press

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How to Refuel

Driving

Place the end of the filler nozzle on the
lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.

Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.

Keep the filler nozzle level.

When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.

If you do not fill up the tank to full, always
add a minimum of

1.3 US gal (5 L)

fuel.

After filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

How to Refuel

Use the lock tab or the master door lock switch to
unlock the fuel fill door.
The vehicle doors and fuel fill door automatically
relock if the remote unlock function is used. This can
be deactivated by briefly opening then closing the
driver’s door.

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.

If you repeatedly fill the tank with less than the
specified minimum amount of fuel, the malfunction
indicator lamp may come on. If this happens, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

P. 628

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Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.

•

Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.

Recommended Engine Oil

P. 555

•

Maintain the specified tire pressure.

•

Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

•

Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test.
For more information on how this test is performed,
please visit

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca

and search for

“fuel consumption testing” in the search field at the
top of the page.

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liter

Kilometers

L per 100 km

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Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)

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Routine inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.

Maintenance

P. 28

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Periodic inspections

•

Check the brake fluid level monthly.

Brake Fluid

P. 563

•

Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 571

•

Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 565

•

Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

P. 567

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.

Maintenance Service Items

P. 549

If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at

www.techinfo.honda.com

Authorized Manuals

P. 640

If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.

U.S. models

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance.
Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.

•

To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

•

Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

•

To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.

•

Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.

•

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

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Maintenance Safety

Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner’s manual.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s manual.

Before Performing Maintenance

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

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•

The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.

•

Make sure that the radiator fan is stopped before inspecting the engine
compartment.

Depending on the vehicle condition, the radiator fan may operate even when
the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.

•

Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

The use of Honda Genuine Parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Honda Genuine Parts are manufactured according to the
same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles.

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Vehicle Safety

Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service

NOTICE

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.

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