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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. Do not pump
the brake pedal, rather continue to hold it firmly down.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS,
also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle
loading.
When ABS activates, you may notice vibrations through the brake pedal or
the vehicle body, the brake pedal depressing further than usual, or hear a
motor noise from the engine compartment. These are all normal.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and
size.
Intelligent Traction Management System
*1
Optimizes vehicle performance to help you drive on snowy surfaces. The mode
you select appears on the instrument display.
Normal: (Snow mode not selected) Provides balanced driving performance on
most road surfaces.
Snow: Use when driving on snowy road surfaces.
ECON Mode
Press the ECON button to turn the system
on or off. The ECON Mode indicator and a
message appears when the system is
turned on.
*1 - If equipped
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Ambient Meter
Color-coded bars around the speedometer change based on your driving style
and brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
Vehicle Stability Assist
®
(VSA
®
) System
Also known as Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), VSA helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering if the vehicle turns more
or less than what was intended. It assists in
maintaining traction on slippery surfaces
by regulating engine output and selectively
applying the brakes.
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Turning VSA On or Off
VSA is turned on every time you start
the engine, even if you previously
turned it off. If you turn VSA off, your
vehicle has normal braking and
cornering ability, but VSA traction and
stability enhancement become less
effective.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until
you hear a beep to turn VSA on or off.
The VSA OFF indicator appears when the system is off.
Traction control stops functioning, which may make it easier when trying to
free your vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow. Immediately after freeing your
vehicle, be sure to switch VSA on again.
Honda Sensing
®
A driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly different kinds
of sensors, a radar sensor located in the front grille and a front sensor camera
mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror.
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