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Traffic Sign Recognition System

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

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

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

•

The other designated limit is detected.

•

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

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How the System Works

Traffic Sign Recognition System

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

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

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.

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

Front Sensor Camera

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The traffic sign recognition system may not be able to recognize a traffic sign in the
following cases.

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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.

•

There are portions remaining to be wiped.

•

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

•

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

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Environmental conditions

•

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

•

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

•

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

•

When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

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

•

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

•

A vehicle in front of you is kicking up spray or snow.

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Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations

Traffic Sign Recognition System Conditions and Limitations

When the traffic sign recognition system
malfunctions,

appears on the driver information

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

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The position or the condition of the traffic sign

•

A sign is hard to be found since it is in a complicated area.

•

A sign is located far away from your vehicle.

•

A sign is located where the beam of the headlight is hard to reach.

•

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

•

Faded or bent signs.

•

Rotated or damaged signs.

•

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

•

A part of the sign is hidden by the trees, or the sign itself is hidden by a vehicle
and others.

•

Light (a streetlight) or a shadow is reflected on the surface of the sign.

•

A sign is too bright or too dark (an electric sign).

•

A sign of a small size.

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Other conditions

•

When you are driving at a high speed.

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Driving

The traffic sign recognition system may not operate correctly, such as displaying a
sign that does not follow the actual regulation for the roadway or does 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.).

•

A sign is in the vicinity of the lane you are driving in, even though it is not for the
lane (speed limit sign situated at the junction between the side road and the main
road, etc.).

•

There are things that look similar to the color or shape of the recognition object
(similar sign, electric sign, signboard, structure, etc.).

•

A truck or another large vehicle with a sticker of the speed limit sign on the back
is traveling in front of you.

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The speed limit sign icon is displayed on the upper right half of the screen.

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Speed limit sign on and off

You can switch on and off the speed limit sign on the audio/information screen.

Customized Features

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Signs Displayed on the Driver information interface

Speed Limit Sign

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Front Sensor Camera

Driving

Front Sensor Camera

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

(CMBS

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

Low Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Traffic Sign Recognition
System, and Auto High-Beam, is designed to detect an object that triggers any of
the systems to operate its 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 Sensor 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 Sensor
Camera

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Front Sensor 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

message

appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Radar Sensor

Driving

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is in the front grille.

Radar Sensor

Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover.

For the CMBS

to work properly:

•

Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.

•

Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder
for cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water
or a mild detergent.

•

Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by using the CMBS

OFF button and take your vehicle to a dealer.

CMBS

On and Off

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If the vehicle is involved in any of the following
situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:

•

Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.

•

Your vehicle drives through deep water or is
submerged in deep water.

•

Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock,
or embankment that could jar the radar sensor.

Radar Sensor

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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.
Press the electric parking brake switch gently
and securely.

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

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Parking Brake

Brake System

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

Parking Brake

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

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

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

If the Battery Is Dead

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

system until the

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

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Braking

Brake System

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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 fully.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up
gently and securely.

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 down hill on steep hills.

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, except by Auto Idle
Stop system, 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 brake hold is applied.

•

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

•

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

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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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

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

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

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

•

Malfunction indicator lamp

•

Transmission system indicator

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

•

Parking brake and brake system indicator (amber)

•

VSA

system indicator

•

ABS

indicator

•

Supplemental restraint system indicator

Accelerator Pedal

Braking

Brake System

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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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Foot Brake

Foot Brake

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

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

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a
lower gear.

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.

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Braking

Brake System

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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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.

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Turning on the system

■

Activating the system

■

Canceling the system

Automatic Brake Hold
Button

Comes
On

U.S.

Canada

Brake Pedal

Accelerator Pedal

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.

Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The transmission
must 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.

Depress the accelerator
pedal while the
transmission is in

(

The system is canceled
and the vehicle starts to
move.

●

The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
continues to be on.

U.S.

Canada

Comes
On

Braking

Brake System

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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.

•

Brake Hold System Problem

appears on the driver information interface.

•

There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.

The automatic brake hold system
indicator goes off.

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold
while the system is in operation, press the
automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.

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.

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Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turns off once the engine is
off.

Turning off the automatic brake hold system

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

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

Automatic Brake Hold
Button

Goes
Off

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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 wrong 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 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, press the electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.

Change the gear position to

(

Turn off the engine.

The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off in about 15
seconds.

Parking Your Vehicle

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

When Stopped

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.

•

Changing 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.

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When Stopped

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

When Stopped

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 gear position Indicator.

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Parking Sensor System

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Parking Sensor System

The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and the driver information interface or 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, etc.

•

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

•

The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.

•

The system is affected by devices that emit
ultrasonic waves.

•

Driving in bad weather.

The system may not sense:

•

Thin or low objects.

•

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

•

Objects directly under the bumper.

Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.

Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less

Front: Within about 30 in (75 cm) or less
Rear: Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less

Front Corner Sensors

Rear Center Sensors

Rear Corner Sensors

Front Center Sensors

* Not available on all models

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Parking sensor system on and off

With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn on or off
the system. The indicator in the button comes
on when the system is on.

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
not in

(

, and the vehicle speed is less than 5

mph (8 km/h).

Parking sensor system on and off

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

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Driving

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Screen Operation

You can switch between split view off and
split view on by touching the split screen tab.

Screen Operation

The split screen tab disappears, and the split view
returns to the last camera view mode under the
following conditions:

•

If the parking sensor system is turned off.

•

If there is a malfunction in the system.

Split Screen
Tab

Split View Off

Split View On

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Driving

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When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter

*1:At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.

Interval between

beeps

Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle

Indicator

Audio/information screen/

Driver Information Interface

Corner Sensors

Center Sensors

Moderate

—

Rear only:

About 43-30 in

(110-75 cm)

Blinks in Yellow

Short

—

About 30-24 in

(75-60 cm)

Very short

About 24-14 in

(60-35 cm)

About 24-14 in

(60-35 cm)

Blinks in Amber

Continuous

About 14 in

(35 cm) or less

About 14 in

(35 cm) or less

Blinks in Red

Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle

Audio/information screen

Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle

Driver information interface

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Parking Sensor System

Driving

Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.

Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.

Keep pressing the button for 10 seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button blinks.

The beeper sounds once.

Press the button again. The indicator in the button goes off.

The beeper sounds twice. The rear sensors are now turned off.

To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.

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Turning off All Rear Sensors

Turning off All Rear Sensors

When you set the gear position to

(

, the indicator

in the parking sensor system button blinks as a
reminder that the rear sensors have been turned off.

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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

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.

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Cross Traffic Monitor

Driving

The system activates when:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The Cross Traffic Monitor system is turned
on.

Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

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•

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 and 16 mph (10 and 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

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

Cross Traffic Monitor

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

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 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 gear position
is 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.

Arrow Icon

Normal View

Top Down View

Wide View

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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You can switch on and off the system using the audio/information screen.

Select .

Select

Settings

Select

Camera

Select

Rear Camera

Select

Cross Traffic Monitor

Select

OFF

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

■

Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

Cross Traffic Monitor Icon

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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

(

■

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.

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

Dynamic

Both

and

OFF

settings.

Customized Features

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Fixed

: Guidelines appear when you put the

transmission into

(

Dynamic

: Guidelines move according to the steering

wheel direction.

Both

: Guidelines appear when you put the

transmission into

(

and Guidelines move according

to the steering wheel direction.

OFF

: Guidelines do not appear.

Top Down View Mode

Normal View Mode

Wide View Mode

Guidelines

Bumper

Camera

Approx. 39 inches (1 m)
Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)

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Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

Driving

You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display.
Select the appropriate icon to switch the mode.

: Wide view mode
: Normal view mode
: Top down view mode

•

If the last used viewing mode was Wide view mode or Normal view mode, the
same view mode will be activated the next time you put the transmission into

(

•

If Top down view mode was last used before you set the power mode to OFF,
Wide View mode is selected next time you set the power mode to ON and put the
transmission into

(

•

If Top down view mode was last used more than 10 seconds after you put the
transmission out of

(

, Wide View mode is selected the next time you put the

transmission into

(

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

You can change the

Last Used

Normal View

and

Wide View

settings.

Customized Features

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Refueling

Fuel Information

■

Fuel recommendation

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

■

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 build-up 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

■

Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 US gal (73.8 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

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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 using the master
door lock switch.

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

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside

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Press firmly and then release the area
indicated by the arrow to release the fuel
filler door.

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.

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.

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

Refueling

How to Refuel

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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

3.5 US gal

(13.3 L)

of 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.

Using the Walk away auto lock

feature will also lock

the fuel fill door. Always make sure both the driver’s
door and fuel fill door are unlocked before
attempting to open the fuel fill door.

Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away
auto lock

)

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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

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