Honda Civic Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction - part 33

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

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Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road 

repairs or old lane markings.

• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection 

or crosswalk).

• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 

lines (or yellow lines).

• Driving on roads with double lines.

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Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet 

snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction, 

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and 
provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Important Safety Reminders
The LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a 
substitute for your vehicle control. The system does 
not work if you take your hands off the steering 
wheel or fail to steer the vehicle.

2 Driver Information Interface Warning and 

Information Messages

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 P. 103

Do not place objects on the instrument panel. 
Objects may reflect on the front windshield and 
prevent correct detection of the traffic lanes.

The LKAS only alerts you when lane drift is detected 
without a turn signal in use. The LKAS may not detect 
all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will 
vary based on weather, speed, and lane marker 
condition.
It is always your responsibility to safely operate the 
vehicle and avoid collisions.

The LKAS is convenient when it is used on freeways.

The LKAS may not work properly or may work 
improperly under the certain conditions:

2 LKAS Conditions and Limitations P. 518

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

2 Front Sensor Camera

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 P. 477

When you operate the turn signals to change lanes, the system is suspended, and 
resumes after the signals are off.
() If you make a lane change without operating the turn signals, the LKAS 
alerts activate, and torque is applied to the steering.

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LKAS camera

Monitors the 
lane lines

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Tactile and visual alerts

Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel 
and a warning display alert you that 
the vehicle is drifting out of a detected 
lane.

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Steering input assist

The system applies torque to the steering to keep the vehicle between the left 
and right lane lines. The applied torque becomes stronger as the vehicle gets 
closer to either of the lane lines.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. When the vehicle 
nears a white or yellow line, steering force of the electric power steering will become 
stronger.

When the vehicle enters the warning area, the LKAS alerts you with slight steering 
wheel vibration as well as a warning display.

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Lane Keep Support Function

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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The LKAS may not function as designed while driving 
in frequent stop and go traffic, or on roads with 
sharp curves.

When it fails to detect lanes, the system will 
temporarily be canceled. When lane is detected, 
system will recover automatically.

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Lane Departure Warning Function

Warning Area

Warning Area

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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The system can be used when the following conditions are met.
• The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and 

your vehicle is in the center of the lane.

• The vehicle speed is between 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.

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How to activate the system

1. Press the MAIN button.

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The LKAS is on in the driver information 
interface.
The system is ready to use.

2. Press the LKAS button.

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Lane outlines appear on the driver 
information interface.
The system is activated.

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When the System can be Used

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When the System can be Used

If the vehicle drifts toward either left or right lane line 
due to the system applying torque, turn off the LKAS 
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

MAIN Button

LKAS Button

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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3. Keep your vehicle near the center of the 

lane while driving.

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The dotted outer lines change to solid 
ones once the system starts operating 
after detecting the left and right lane 
markings.

To cancel the LKAS:
Press the MAIN or LKAS button.

The LKAS is turned off every time you stop the 
engine, even if you turned it on the last time 
you drove the vehicle.

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To Cancel

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To Cancel

Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC with LSF 
on and off.

Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC on and off.

Models with ACC with LSF

Models with ACC

MAIN Button

LKAS Button

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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The system operation is suspended if 
you:

• Set the wipers to continuous operation.

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Turning the wipers off resumes the 
LKAS.

• Set the wiper switch to AUTO and the 

wipers operate continuously.

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The LKAS resumes when the wipers stop 
or operate intermittently.

• Decrease the vehicle speed to 40 mph (64 

km/h) or less.

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Increasing the vehicle speed to 45 mph 
(72 km/h) or more resumes the LKAS.

• Depress the brake pedal.

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The LKAS resumes and starts detecting 
the lane lines again once you release the 
brake pedal.

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The LKAS may automatically be suspended when:

• The system fails to detect lane lines.
• The steering wheel is quickly turned.
• You fail to steer the vehicle.
• Driving through a sharp curve.
• Driving at a speed in excess of approximately 90 mph (145 km/h).
Once these conditions no longer exist, the LKAS automatically resumes.

When the LKAS is suspended, 
the lane lines on the driver 
information interface change to 
contour lines, and the beeper 
sounds (if activated).

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

All models

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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The LKAS may automatically be canceled when:

• The camera temperature gets extremely high or low.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including 

the windshield, gets dirty.

• The ABS or VSA® system engages.
A beeper will sound if the LKAS is automatically canceled.

The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in 
the middle of a lane under certain conditions, including the following:

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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 lane lines and the roadway surface.
• 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.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.

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LKAS Conditions and Limitations

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road 

repairs or old lane markings.

• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection 

or crosswalk).

• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 

lines (or yellow lines).

• Driving on roads with double lines.

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Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet 

snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, 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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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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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 system. You will also see the 
indicator blink.

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VSA® Operation

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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.

The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC)

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, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 

Speed Follow (LSF)

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, Road Departure Mitigation 

(RDM)

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, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System, 

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF, low tire Pressure/
TPMS

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 and Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 

(CMBS

TM

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 may come on after re-connecting the 

battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph 
(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not, 
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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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.

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VSA® On and Off

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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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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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When the drive mode is in +R mode

To completely disable VSA®, the VSA® must be 
in +R mode. Press and hold the VSA® OFF 
button until you hear a single beep, then later 
two more beeps.

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This message appears on the driver 
information interface.

To resume VSA® full function, press the VSA® 
OFF button until a single beep is heard.

If VSA® OFF mode is selected, and drive mode 
is changed to a mode other than +R, VSA® full 
function will resume, and the VSA® OFF 
indicator will goes off.

2.0 L engine models

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When the drive mode is in +R mode

In OFF mode, your vehicle will have normal braking 
and cornering ability, but it will not have VSA® 
traction and stability enhancement.

When the VSA® system is off, the traction control 
system is also off.

We do not recommend driving your vehicle with the 
VSA® and traction control system switched off.

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Agile Handling Assist

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Agile Handling Assist

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

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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.

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

LSD (limited slip differential) is a type of differential that delivers extra torque to the 
wheel or the wheels with the most traction to minimize wheel slip and maintain 
control of the vehicle.

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

2.0 L engine models

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

NOTICE

Make sure both front tires of your vehicle are of the 
same brand and specified size, and have equal wear. 
Otherwise, the LSD may not function properly.

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LaneWatch

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LaneWatch

TM

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LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear 
areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to 
the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these 
areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use 
of the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience 
while driving.

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LaneWatch

TM

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Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has 
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in 
a collision.

The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather, 
lighting (including headlights and low sun angle), 
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.

The LaneWatch may not provide the intended display 
of traffic to the side and rear under the following 
conditions:

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Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered, 
changing the height of the vehicle.

•

Your tires are over or under inflated.

•

Your tires or wheels are of varied size or 
construction.

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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 LaneWatch while 
driving.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side 
of your vehicle, and behind you for other 
vehicles before changing lanes.

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Camera

Audio/Information Screen

Move the turn signal 
lever to the passenger 
side.

Press the LaneWatch 
button.

The passenger side view 
display appears on the 
audio/information screen.

The system activates when you:

The system deactivates when you press 
the LaneWatch button again.

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LaneWatch

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Customizing the LaneWatch settings

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You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
• Show with Turn Signal: Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when 

you operate the turn signal light lever.

• Display Time after Turn Signal Off: Changes the length of time the LaneWatch 

display stays on after you pull the turn signal lever back.

• Reference Line: Selects whether the reference lines appear on the LaneWatch 

monitor.

• Display: Allows for display adjustments of items, such as brightness, contrast and 

black level. This setting is part of the System setup group.

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Reference Lines

Three lines that appear on the screen can give 
an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on 
the screen are from your vehicle, respectively. 
If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates 
that it is close to your vehicle whereas an 
object near line 3 farther away.

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LaneWatch

TM

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The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique 
lens makes objects on the screen slightly look 
different from what they are.

LaneWatch display does not come on when the shift 
lever is in 

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R.

For proper LaneWatch operation:

•

The camera is located in the passenger side door 
mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera 
lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft, 
moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of debris.

•

Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers 
of any kind.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

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Reference Lines

The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close to 
your vehicle. As always, make sure to visually confirm 
the safety of a lane change before changing lanes.

The distance between your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and 
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions 
and vehicle loading. For example, the reference lines 
on the screen may seem to appear closer than the 
actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more 
heavily loaded.

Consult a dealer if:

•

The passenger side door mirror, or area around it is 
severely impacted, resulting in changing the 
camera angle.

•

The LaneWatch display does not come on at all.

* Not available on all models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle 
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each 
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are 
significantly under-inflated. This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to 
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface

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You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

2 Checking Tires P. 602

Make sure:
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.

• The shift lever is in 

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• The shift lever is in 

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P.

• The ignition switch is in ON 

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*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.

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TPMS Calibration

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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The system does not monitor the tires when driving 
at low speed.

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.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in 
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer 
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come 
on as a result of over inflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and 
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and 
type of tire.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 602

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

•

You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the 
steering wheel.

•

You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Snow chains

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 are used.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on 
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire

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 is used.

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires, 
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at 
calibration.

•

Snow chains

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 are used.

Manual transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models

All models

* Not available on all models