Honda Odyssey (2024 year). Manual in english

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When Driving

Shifting

Continued

Driving

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Restrictions on selecting a gear position

You cannot select a gear position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the transmission
is in:

1. Under these
circumstances:

2. If you try to change to
the following:

3. The gear position
remains in/changes to:

How to change
the gear position

(

The brake pedal is not
depressed.

Other gear position

(

Release the
accelerator pedal
and depress the
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is
depressed.

(

The vehicle is moving at
low speed without the
brake pedal depressed.

(

The vehicle is moving at
low speed with the
accelerator pedal
depressed.

(

The vehicle is moving
forward.

(

Stop your vehicle in
a safe place, depress
the brake pedal, and
select the
appropriate gear
position.

(

The vehicle is moving
backward.

(

The vehicle is moving.

(

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Shifting

Driving

Use the paddle shifters to change between 1st and 10th gears without removing
your hands from the steering wheel. The transmission will switch to the sequential
mode.

■

When the transmission is in

(

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode momentarily, and the sequential mode
gear selection indicator will come on.
When the vehicle goes into the sequential mode by

(

paddle shifter and the lower

gear is available, the transmission properly selects single or double gear change.

Once you start traveling at a constant speed, the sequential mode will automatically
switch off, and the sequential mode gear selection indicator will go off.

Hold the

(

paddle shifter for two seconds to return to normal drive.

■

When the transmission is in

(

The vehicle will go into the sequential mode, and the

(sequential mode) indicator

and sequential mode gear selection indicator will come on.
If the vehicle speed increases and the engine speed reaches near the tachometer red
zone, the transmission automatically shifts up to the next gear.
You can cancel this mode by holding the

(

paddle shifter for two seconds. When

the sequential mode is canceled, the sequential mode indicator and sequential
mode gear selection indicator go off.

■

Sequential Mode

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Shifting

Driving

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Sequential Mode Operation

Sequential Mode Operation

Each paddle shift operation makes a single or double
gear change.
To change gears continuously, release the paddle
shifter before pulling it again for the next gear.

If the sequential mode gear selection indicator blinks
when you try to shift up or down, this means your
vehicle speed is not in its allowable gear range or the
protection of transmission system is necessary.
Slightly accelerate to shift up and decelerate to shift
down while the indicator is blinking.

Sequential
Mode Gear
Selection
Indicator

(

Paddle Shifter

(Shift down)

(

Paddle Shifter

(Shift up)

Downshifting when
pulling the

(

paddle

shifter.
(Changes to a lower
gear)

Upshifting when
pulling the

(

paddle

shifter.
(Changes to a higher
gear)

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Auto Idle Stop

Driving

Auto Idle Stop

To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle
comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions. The
indicator (green) comes on at this time.

The environmental and vehicle conditions that
impact Auto Idle Stop system operation are
varied.

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

P. 488,

489

The engine then restarts once the vehicle is
about to move again, and the indicator
(green) goes off.

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

P. 489

If the driver’s door is opened while the
indicator comes on, a buzzer sounds to notify
you that the Auto Idle Stop function is in
operation.

A message associated with Auto Idle Stop
appears on the driver information interface.

Indicators

P. 88

Auto Idle Stop

The 12-volt battery installed in this vehicle is
specifically designed for a model with Auto Idle Stop.
Using a 12-volt battery other than this specified type
may shorten the 12-volt battery life, and prevent
Auto Idle Stop from activating. If you need to replace
the 12-volt battery, make sure to select the specified
type. Ask a dealer for more details.

The duration of the Auto Idle Stop operation:

•

Increase

in the ECON mode, compared to when

the ECON mode is off, with climate control in use.

ECON Button

P. 491

Auto Idle Stop
Indicator (Green)

Continued

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When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

Driving

The Auto Idle Stop suspend indicator comes
on and a message appears on the driver
information interface when the Auto Idle Stop
system cannot be activated.

Indicators

P. 88

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

P. 487

To turn the Auto Idle Stop system off, press
this button. The Auto Idle Stop system stops.

The Auto Idle Stop system will stop and
the indicator will come on.

The Auto Idle Stop system is turned on every
time you start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the vehicle.

Auto Idle Stop
Suspend Indicator

■

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

Auto Idle Stop System ON/OFF

If you turn off the Auto Idle Stop system while it is
activated, the engine will restart.

If you press and hold the Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button,

you can select whether to display the status messages
or not.

Auto Idle Stop

OFF

Indicator

Auto Idle Stop

OFF

Button

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

488

Driving

The vehicle stops with the gear position in

(

and the brake pedal depressed.

When you put the transmission into

(

, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate,

even if the brake pedal is released.

If you depress the brake pedal, the engine may automatically restart.

■

Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button is pressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

•

The engine is not adequately warmed up or coolant temperature is high.

•

The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.

•

The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/
h) after the engine starts.

•

The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.

•

The transmission is in a position other than

(

•

The engine is started with the hood open.

Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate
Auto Idle Stop.

•

The battery charge is low.

•

The internal temperature of the battery is 14°F (−10°C) or less.

•

The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F
(−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to

•

is on (indicator on).

•

The rear fan is set to maximum speed.

Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other conditions when the rear climate
control system is in use.

•

When the Intelligent Traction Management is set to

Snow

■

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated. If the hood is opened, the
engine will not restart automatically.

In this case, restart the engine with the

ENGINE

START/STOP

button.

Starting the Engine

P. 470

Pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP

button causes

the engine to no longer restart automatically. Follow
the standard procedure to start the engine.

Starting the Engine

P. 470

When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation,
the vehicle stops without depressing the brake pedal
and Auto Idle Stop may activate.
In such cases, the engine may restart if you change
the shift position other than

(

Continued

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When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

Driving

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Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

•

The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

The fan speed is high.

•

The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between
the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.

•

The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.

•

The rear fan is set to maximum speed.

Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other conditions when the rear climate
control system is in use.

•

The brake pedal is released (without the automatic brake hold system activated).

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed (with the automatic brake hold system
activated).

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 559

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The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

The Engine Automatically Restarts When:

If you are using an electronic device during Auto Idle
Stop, the device may temporarily be turned off when
the engine restarts.

When Driving

Auto Idle Stop

490

Driving

■

The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

when:

•

The Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button is pressed.

•

The steering wheel is operated.

•

The transmission is put into

(

, or when it is set from

(

If you put the transmission into

(

after the Auto Idle Stop activates, the Auto

Idle Stop continues to operate. In this case, the engine restarts when you
depress the brake pedal.

•

The pressure on the brake pedal is reduced and the vehicle starts moving while
stopped on an incline.

•

The brake pedal is released slightly during a stop.

•

The battery charge becomes low.

•

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unlatched.

•

is on (indicator on).

•

The climate control system is in use, and the difference between the set
temperature and actual interior temperature becomes significant.

•

The climate control system is being used to dehumidify the interior.

•

The rear fan is set to maximum speed.

Auto Idle Stop may not activate under other conditions when the rear climate
control system is in use.

•

When the Intelligent Traction Management is set to

Snow

•

The vehicle ahead of you starts again when your vehicle stops automatically with
ACC with Low Speed Follow.

Briefly keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal to restart the engine.
This can keep your vehicle from unexpectedly moving while on an incline.

■

Starting Assist Brake Function

The engine restarts even if the brake pedal is depressed

when:

*1: With the automatic brake hold system activated,
you can release the brake pedal while Auto Idle Stop
is in operation.
If the automatic brake hold system has been turned
off, or if there is a problem with the system, the
engine will restart automatically when you release
the brake pedal.

Automatic Brake Hold

P. 559

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When Driving

Intelligent Traction Management

Driving

Intelligent Traction Management

The Intelligent Traction Management optimizes vehicle performance to help you
drive on various surfaces. The system has available modes to select from:

Normal

and

Snow

Press the

SNOW

button to select the appropriate mode. The mode you select

appears on the driver information interface. When the vehicle is turned off and
restarted, Intelligent Traction Management mode will revert to

Normal

SNOW

Button

Normal

Provides balanced
driving performance
on most road
surfaces.

Snow

Use when driving on
snowy road surfaces.

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When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA

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

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

When VSA

activates, you may notice that the

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

■

VSA

Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

The VSA

may not function properly if tire type and

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

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

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

VSA

cannot enhance stability in all driving situations

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

The main function of the VSA

system is generally

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

VSA

System

Indicator

When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Driving

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

functionality/

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

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

To restore VSA

functionality/features, press

the

(VSA

OFF

) button until you hear a

beep.

VSA

is turned on every time you start the

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

■

VSA

On and Off

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

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

temporarily switched off.

When the button is pressed, the traction control
function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA

off if

you are not able to free it when the VSA

is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA

on again. We do not recommend driving

your vehicle with the VSA

system switched off.

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

VSA

OFF

Indicator

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When Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Driving

Agile Handling Assist

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

Agile Handling Assist

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

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

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

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

496

When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist

Monitors the tire pressure while you are
driving. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on and a message appears on
the driver information interface.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

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

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks

P. 660

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer
weather.

The Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of overinflation.

Only use genuine TPMS specified wheels since your
vehicle’s wheels are equipped with the low tire
pressure/TPMS sensor.
If you drive your vehicle without the genuine TPMS
specified wheels, the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
indicator blinks for one minutes and then stays on.

Tire and Wheel Replacement

P. 621

The TPMS audibly and visually informs you of
changes in tire pressure of the individual tire that you
are adjusting using audible and visual indications.

If a change in tire pressure has been significant, the
system beeps and the hazard lights flash continuously
for five seconds when the specified tire pressure is
reached. Stop filling the tire.

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist

Driving

To select the tire pressure monitor, please
follow the following steps using the buttons
on the steering wheel.

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the

(home) button.

Press the

button repeatedly until

Maintenance

appears.

Press the

ENTER

button and select

Tire

Pressure

by pressing the

button.

Press the

ENTER

button and the tire

pressure appears on the driver information
interface.

The pressure for each tire is displayed in psi.

Tire Pressures Low

is displayed when a tire

has significantly low pressure. The specific tire
is displayed on the screen.

■

Tire Pressure Monitor

Tire Pressure Monitor

The pressure displayed on the driver information
interface can be slightly different from the actual
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a
significant difference between the two values, or if
the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator and the
message on the driver information interface do not
go off after you have inflated the tire to the specified
pressure, have the system checked by a dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitor Problem

may appear if you

drive with the compact spare tire, or there is a
problem with the TPMS.

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

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

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

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

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

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

500

When Driving

Blind Spot Information System

Driving

Blind Spot Information System

Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.” When the
system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the appropriate
indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you change lanes.

■

How the system works

Blind Spot Information System

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, blind spot information
system has limitations. Over reliance on the blind spot
information system may result in a collision.

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

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the

Blind Spot Info Not

Available

driver information interface appearing.

•

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

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

•

A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.

•

A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

•

The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h).

•

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

•

A vehicle running in the adjacent lane is a
motorcycle or other small vehicle.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.
Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

●

The transmission is in

(

●

Your vehicle speed is
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h)

Alert zone range

A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

Alert Zone

Radar Sensors:
underneath
the rear
bumper
corners

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Blind Spot Information System

Driving

■

When the system detects a vehicle

Blind Spot Information System

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

Customized Features

P. 413

Turn the system off when towing a trailer. The system
may not work properly for the following reasons:

•

The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.

•

The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the blind spot information system
alert indicators to come on.

Blind spot information system may be adversely
affected when:

•

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

•

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

•

Driving on a curved road.

•

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

•

The system picks up external electrical interference.

•

The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.

•

The orientation of the sensors has been changed.

•

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

For proper blind spot information system operation:

•

Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.

•

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

•

Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be
repaired, or the rear bumper corner area is strongly
impacted.

The system does not operate when in

(

Comes on when:

●

A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of no
more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.

●

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

Comes On

Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located near the pillar on both sides.

Blinks and the beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.

Blinks

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When Driving

Blind Spot Information System

Driving

■

Blind spot information system on and off

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

Press the safety support switch.

Press the

button to select

symbol,

then press

ENTER

A tick appears in the box and the color of
the

symbol changes green when the

system is on. The tick disappear and the
color of the

symbol changes gray

when the system is off.

The blind spot information system is in the
previously selected on or off setting each time
you start the engine.

Button

3 4

Safety Support Switch

3 4

503

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Driving

Honda Sensing

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

Honda Sensing

has following functions.

■

The functions which do not require switch operations to activate

•

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

P. 506

•

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

P. 517

•

Traffic Sign Recognition System

P. 547

•

Auto High-Beam

P. 197

•

Blind Spot Information System

P. 500

•

Cross Traffic Monitor

P. 570

•

Parking Sensor System

P. 565

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The functions which require switch operations to activate

•

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

P. 522

•

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 538

* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing

Driving

■

Button

Press to activate standby mode for ACC with
Low Speed Follow. Or press to cancel the
system.

■

LKAS Button

Press to activate standby mode for LKAS. Or
press to cancel this system.

■

RES/+ and −/SET Buttons

Press

RES/+

button to resume the ACC with

Low Speed Follow or increase the vehicle
speed.
Press

−/SET

button to set the ACC with Low

Speed Follow or decrease the vehicle speed.

■

Interval Button

Press to change the ACC with Low Speed
Follow following-interval.

■

CANCEL Button

Press to cancel ACC with Low Speed Follow.

■

Operation Switches for the ACC with Low Speed Follow/

LKAS

Button

Interval
Button

CANCEL

Button

LKAS Button

RES/+

Button

−/SET

Button

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Honda Sensing

Driving

You can see the current state of ACC with
Low Speed Follow, and LKAS.

Indicates that ACC with Low Speed Follow
is ready to be activated.

•

White: The system is in standby.

•

Green: The system is on.

•

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

Indicates that LKAS is ready to be activated.

•

White: The system is in standby.

•

Green: The system is on.

•

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

Indicates that LKAS is activated and
whether or not traffic lane lines are
detected.

•

Solid line: The system is on.

•

Lane outline: The system is in standby.

Indicates whether or not ACC with Low
Speed Follow detects the vehicle ahead.

Shows vehicle set speed in ACC with Low
Speed Follow.

Shows set vehicle interval in ACC with Low
Speed Follow.

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Driver Information Interface Content

506

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

The system can assist you when it determines there is a possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of your vehicle. The CMBS

is designed to alert you when the potential for a collision is determined, as well as to
reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

For directions on the proper handling of the radar
sensor, refer to the following page.

Radar Sensor

P. 554

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

Front Sensor Camera

P. 552

Important Safety Reminder

The CMBS

is designed to reduce the severity of an

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

The CMBS

may not activate or may not detect a

vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain
conditions:

CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

P. 511

Continued

507

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

■

How the System Works

How the System Works

When the CMBS

activates, it may automatically

apply the brake. It will be canceled when your vehicle
stops or a potential collision is not determined.

When to use

The camera is
located behind
the rearview
mirror.

The radar sensor is
in the front grille.

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

activates when:

●

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

●

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

- Vehicles detected in front of you that are stationary, oncoming, or traveling in
your same direction.
- A pedestrian who is detected in front of you.

●

Your vehicle speed is above 62 mph (100 km/h), and the system determines there
is a chance of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you traveling in your
same direction.

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

508

Driving

■

When the system activates

You can change the distance (

Long

Normal

Short

) between vehicles at which the

system’s earliest collision alert will come on through the driver information
interface

or audio/information screen

setting options.

List of customizable options

P. 414

When the system activates

The camera in the CMBS

is also designed to detect

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

CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

P. 511

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

●

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

Visual Alerts

Beep

Audible Alert

* Not available on all models

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Driving

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

may not go through all of

the stages before initiating the last stage.

■

Collision Alert Stages

Distance between vehicles

CMBS

The sensors detect a vehicle

Audible & Visual WARNINGS

Braking

Stage

one

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

When in

Long

, visual and

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

Normal

setting,

and in

Short

, at a shorter

distance than in

Normal

—

Stage

two

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

Visual and audible alerts.

Lightly applied

Stage

three

The CMBS

determines that a

collision is unavoidable.

Forcefully applied

Your Vehicle

Vehicle
Ahead

Normal

Short

Long

Your
Vehicle

Vehicle
Ahead

Your
Vehicle

Vehicle
Ahead

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

510

Driving

When you turn the CMBS

on and off, do the

following.

Press the safety support switch.

Press the

button to select

symbol, then press

ENTER

A tick appears in the box and the color of
the

symbol changes green when the

system is on. The tick disappear and the
color of the

symbol changes gray

when the system is off.

The CMBS

is turned on every time you start

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

■

CMBS

On and Off

CMBS

On and Off

The CMBS

may automatically shut off, and the

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

CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

P. 511

When the CMBS

is activated, it will continue to

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

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

Safety Support Switch

Button

3 4

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Continued

Driving

The system may automatically shut off and the safety support indicator (amber) will
come on under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed
below. Other conditions may reduce some of the CMBS

functions.

Front Sensor Camera

P. 552

Radar Sensor

P. 554

■

Environmental conditions

•

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

•

Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.

•

There is little contrast between objects and the background.

•

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

•

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

•

Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.

•

Reflections on the interior of the windshield.

•

Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.

■

Roadway conditions

•

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

•

Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.

•

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

■

CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

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Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

■

Vehicle conditions

•

Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.

•

The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.

•

The inside of the windshield is fogged.

•

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

•

When tire chains are installed.

•

The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

•

The camera temperature gets too high.

•

Driving with the parking brake applied.

•

When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty.

•

The vehicle is towing a trailer.

•

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

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)

Continued

Driving

■

Detection limitations

•

A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.

•

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

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.

•

When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you
at high speed.

•

The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small
vehicle.

•

When there are animals in front of your vehicle.

•

When you drive on a curved, winding or undulating road that makes it difficult for
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.

•

The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian in front of
you is significantly large.

•

An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.

•

Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.

•

Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.

•

When driving through a narrow iron bridge.

•

When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.

•

When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by
side.

•

Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s
shape, preventing the system from recognizing that the person is a pedestrian.

•

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

•

When a pedestrian blends in with the background.

•

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

•

When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group.

•

When the camera cannot correctly identify that a pedestrian is present due to an
unusual shape (holding luggage, body position, size).

Limitations applicable to pedestrian detection only

514

Honda Sensing

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

■

Automatic shutoff

CMBS

may automatically shut itself off and the safety support indicator (amber)

comes and stays on when:

•

The temperature inside the system is high.

•

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

•

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

•

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

Once the conditions that caused CMBS

to shut off improve or are addressed (e.g.,

cleaning), the system comes back on.

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