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Printed On: Oct 19, 2015
2016 Honda Civic Sedan Press Kit ­ Overview
Oct 18, 2015
The creation of this new 10th­generation Civic represents one of the most comprehensive and ambitious
new­model developments ever undertaken by Honda, requiring an unprecedented commitment of R&D
resources and Honda engineering prowess. While the development of the Civic Sedan was led by a
North American team – a first for Honda and Civic – the overall Civic series involves design and
engineering teams from Honda R&D, sales and manufacturing operations around the world, especially in
North America and Japan, but also in Europe, South America and Asia.
In seeking to realize a "dynamic rejuvenation" of Civic and create a new interpretation "in a league of its
own," as the development team defined its mission, Honda engineers set out early during platform
development to benchmark the world's best C­segment vehicles—not only products in Civic's traditional
competitive set, but luxury compact class vehicles such as well.
Their evaluation of the world's best products involved extensive real­world testing, ultimately targeting
European luxury vehicles for the new Civic's ride, handling, steering and NVH (noise, vibration and
harshness), and also its interior quality and refinement.
Achieving these lofty aims while meeting requirements for an affordable compact car, in terms of cost,
fuel efficiency and manufacturability, stretched the limits of the global Civic team's engineering capability
and demanded new thinking and new approaches to body construction, vehicle aerodynamics,
powertrain and chassis design. The result of these efforts is a completely reimagined and reinvented
new Civic, the sportiest Civic ever, and a new benchmark in the compact class in terms of spaciousness,
fuel efficiency, safety features, interior quality and dynamic performance.
What's New?
Virtually everything about the 2016 Civic Sedan is new – an all­new vehicle architecture, sporty and
sophisticated new interior and exterior styling, a more spacious and high­quality cabin, two advanced
new engines, and a host of new premium features and technologies.

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Further, with the addition of Honda Sensing™ safety and driver­assistive technologies and the first
application of Honda turbo engine technology to Civic, the 2016 Civic Sedan offers buyers a wider range
of options than ever before. Civic models powered by the new 2.0­liter i­VTEC™ engine are designated
as the Civic LX and EX trims. Civic models powered by the new turbocharged 1.5­liter engine are
designated as the EX­T, EX­L (with leather­trimmed interior) and new line­topping Civic Touring, which
reaches higher into the upper end of the compact car market than ever before.
Major new technologies, features and capabilities of the 2016 Civic Sedan, depending on trim, are as
follows:
Powertrains
Turbocharged 1.5­liter DOHC direct­injected engine
2.0­liter DOHC port­injected i­VTEC engine
Class­leading anticipated EPA fuel economy ratings of 31/42/35 mpg (city/highway/combined) for
models with 1.5­liter turbo and CVT and 31/41/35 mpg for models with the 2.0­liter engine and
CVT
Body
Ultra­rigid body with 59­percent application of high­strength steel and 14­percent application of
ultra­high­strength steel (up from 55 percent and 1 percent, respectively, in the previous model) –
the most extensive use of high­tensile steel ever in a Civic
68­pound reduction in unibody weight versus the previous Civic Sedan, despite its larger size and
greater stiffness
ACE™ body structure with new crash stroke design (Honda and Civic first) for improved collision
performance in a sportier, more compact front frame design
Ultra­high­strength steel B­pillars and rear frame rails with selectively­tempered "soft zones" for
reduced weight and enhanced collision performance (Civic first)
Ultra­rigid 590­mpa high­strength­steel floor for enhanced collision performance and improved
ride quality (Civic first)
Most tightly sealed Civic body ever, with a 58 percent improvement in air leak performance over
the previous model
Premium noise isolation materials and design features that combine with the tightly sealed body
for cabin quietness that challenges luxury­class compact­segment products
Chassis
New multi­link independent rear suspension
Hydraulic compliance bushings for premium levels of ride quality and road vibration isolation (Civic
first)
Larger stabilizer bars with bonded bushings for more refined body control (Civic first)
Rigid aluminum rear damper brackets for improved ride quality (Civic first)
Agile Handling Assist brake torque vectoring for cornering precision and stability (Civic first)
Dual­pinion electric power steering with variable gear ratio for improved steering feel and
maneuverability (Civic first)
Exterior
Available LED exterior lighting
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Complete underbody covering for fuel efficiency and cabin quietness
Flush mounted, acoustic glass windshield
Capless refueling
Interior
97.8 cubic­feet of passenger volume (+3.2 cubic feet vs. previous Civic Sedan) – the most
spacious cabin in the compact class
New ultra­thin A­pillars for enhanced forward visibility
Premium, soft touch cabin materials exceeding current class standards
Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto2 and Apple CarPlay®3 compatibility (Civic first)
New tilting driver's seat cushion for improved thigh support
Premium comfort and convenience features including Remote Engine start, Smart Entry with Push
Button Start, electronic parking brake, dual­zone automatic climate control, heated rear seats and
rain­sensing wipers
Safety and Driver Assistance
Honda Sensing™ safety and driver­assistive technologies
Next­generation ACE™ body structure
New crash stroke front frame design
Ultra­rigid 590­mpa high­strength steel floor for enhanced collision performance
Targeted highest­available collision performance safety ratings – a 5 star Overall Vehicle Score in
the NHTSA's NCAP and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the IIHS (Civic first)
Design and Packaging
In designing the new Civic, Honda designers and engineers sought to deliver a sportier and more
premium­quality Civic that recaptures the sporty proportions and athletic stance of earlier Civics while
thoroughly advancing Civic design into the future. The 2016 Civic Sedan is lower and wider with a short
front overhang and long rear deck, and larger wheels and tires that create a more sporting wheel­to­
body relationship.
Key Exterior Specifications
Specification 2016 Civic Sedan (EX) 2015 Civic Sedan (EX) Change
Length (in) 182.3 179.4 +2.9
Width (in) 70.9 69.0 +1.9
Height (in) 55.7 56.5 ­0.8
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 105.1 +1.2
Track (in) 60.9/61.5 59.0/59.9 +1.9/+1.6
Front overhang (in) 35.2 36.6 ­1.4

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Rear overhang (in) 40.7 37.8 +2.9
Wheel/tire size (LX) P215/55R16 P195/65 R15 +20/­10/+1
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Exterior Design
The taut and tidy overall proportions of the new Civic Sedan are complimented and accentuated by its
design details, including its sleek, swept­back bodylines, its sharp and aggressive face, and its bulging
wheel arches. The hood features sharply defined character lines that draw the eye forward and down to
the Civic's aggressive new face, highlighted by a chrome­plated Honda "wing" that runs the full width of
the front fascia and is flanked by available new LED headlights in an in­line configuration.
The new Civic's ultra­thin A­pillars lend the cabin an open, airy feeling with excellent forward visibility,
while the aggressively sloped roof line connects seamlessly with gracefully arching C­pillars that carry
the curvature of the roof rearward to the outside rear corners of the long deck, where they intersect with
distinctive C­shaped "light­pipe" LED taillights.
The sharply creased and curving upper­body side line swells over the rear wheel arches and curves
aggressively inward to join the upper bend of the distinctive LED taillights, while the upswept lower­body
side line is bisected by the bulging rear wheel arches before bending inward to meet up with the rear
bumper's upper surface. The overall effect is one of dynamism and premium quality with an
unmistakable and yet thoroughly modern Civic design aesthetic.
Interior Package
Honda's vehicle packaging expertise, along with the Civic's longer wheelbase and wider body, results in
the most spacious interior in the competitive class. With 97.8 cubic feet of interior passenger space, the
2016 Civic Sedan delivers top­of­class comfort by giving its occupants a sense of spaciousness and
premium comfort beyond the compact class with ample headroom, legroom, shoulder clearance and
side head clearance.

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A class leading 84.3 degrees of forward visibility is aided by a new, ultra­thin A­pillar design, 18.2 mm
(0.72 inch) narrower than the A­pillar in the outgoing 2015 Civic. Even the forward visibility of rear­seat
occupants is taken into account, as the new Civic features newly shaped front seatbacks and a smaller
head restraint.
More legroom for the driver is made possible by the reduced intrusion of the instrument panel into the
driver's knee space, while rear­seat foot room is improved by a 27 mm (1.1 inches) wider space between
the front seat rails. Trunk room has also been significantly increased, by 2.6 cubic­feet to 15.1 cubic­
feet, among the largest in the Civic class, with a lower lift over height, larger rear opening, and wider and
taller cargo area than the outgoing model. An all­new reconfigurable center console, with up to 7.2 liters
of storage space, can hold multiple full­size iPads or an oversized water bottle, with the console lid
closed.
Key Interior Dimensions
Dimension
2016 Civic Sedan
(EX)
2015 Civic Sedan
(EX)
Change
EPA Passenger Volume (cu­ft.) (LX) 97.8 94.6 +3.2
Cargo room (cu­ft.) 15.1 12.5 +2.6
Headroom (front/rear, w/o moonroof)
(LX)
39.3/37.5 39.0 / 37.1
+0.3 /
+0.4
Leg Room (in.) front/rear 42.3 / 37.4 42.0 / 36.2
+0.4 /
+1.2
Shoulder room (in.) front/rear 56.9 / 55.0 56.6 / 53.3
+0.3 /
+1.7
Hip room (front/rear) 53.7/47.3 50.5 / 51.4
+3.2 /
­4.1
Driver hip height (front/rear) 18.9 / 20.1 19.7 / 21.2 ­0.8 / ­1.1

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Interior Design
The completely new interior of the 2016 Civic Sedan is designed to match the exciting, modern and
sophisticated exterior styling while providing enhanced comfort, leading­edge technology and class­
leading quality. The 2016 Civic Sedan takes Civic interior quality to a new level. High quality, soft­to­the­
touch materials are applied liberally—to the instrument panel, front door sash and door inserts and the
larger, more thickly padded center armrest. Fit, finish and materials quality throughout the cabin have
been thoroughly modernized and upgraded in keeping with the more premium compact sedan character
of this all new Civic.
Interior Comfort, Convenience and Connectivity
The new Civic is designed to be the most comfortable, convenient and connected Civic ever. In addition
to its more spacious interior, the 2016 Civic sedan incorporates new, available premium comfort and
convenience features – all Civic firsts – as follows:
Remote Engine start
Electronic parking brake
Walk Away Door Locking
Dual­zone automatic climate control
Adjustable driver's­seat thigh support with 14 degrees of tilt
Heated front seat backs
Heated rear seat cushions
Rain­sensing wipers
Display Audio with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto
Raising intuitive operation and digital connectivity to the next level, the 2016 Civic Sedan in EX and
above trims incorporates a new 7­inch Display Audio touchscreen that serves as the nerve center for
control of audio, HVAC and other functions. The new Display Audio is integrated with new Apple
CarPlay® and Android Auto platforms, providing seamless integration of smartphone features and
functions, including app­based navigation, streaming audio, voice­controlled search capabilities, and
access to a host of Apple­ or Google­approved smartphone apps.
Dynamic Performance
Civic is designed to set a new bar for dynamic performance in the mainstream compact class,
surpassing current offerings and even challenging luxury­class C­segment vehicles in critical areas of
dynamic performance such as steering feel, handling precision, ride quality and NVH. With respect to its
mainstream, compact­class competitors, Civic is designed to deliver superior dynamic performance in
virtually every way, including acceleration and braking performance, refined and linear power delivery,
fuel efficiency, steering precision, body control, aerodynamics and NVH. Every element of its design and
technology has been optimized to this task.
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Powertrain
Powering the 2016 Civic Sedan are two all­new engines, both designed to provide highly refined,
responsive and fuel­efficient performance. Civic Sedans in LX and EX trim are powered by a 2.0­liter
DOHC, 16­valve, port­injected, inline 4­cylinder engine with i­VTEC™ valvetrain producing a peak 158 hp
at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb­ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm, making it the most powerful base engine ever offered
in Civic. The new 2.0­liter engine is mated to a sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with
Honda G­Design shift control, or a quick­shifting 6­speed manual transmission.
Civic Sedans in EX­T, EX­L and Touring trim are powered by an all­new turbocharged 1.5­liter DOHC,
direct­injected and inline 4­cylinder engine with variable cam timing (VTC) and electronic waste gate,
turning out 174 hp at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 162 lb­ft. from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm. The 1.5­liter
turbo engine is mated to a new CVT that combines with the low­inertia turbo, VTC and electronic waste
gate to optimize power delivery across the engine's full operating range.
Both engines feature a wide array of friction­reduction design and engineering features that support both
high performance and high fuel efficiency. These two ultra­efficient engines, married to the 2016 Civic's
light, rigid and highly aerodynamic body, help the Civic garner anticipated class­leading EPA­estimated
fuel economy ratings of 31/41/35 mpg (city/highway/combined)1 for the 2.0­liter engine with CVT and
31/42/35 mpg1 for the 1.5­liter turbo with CVT.
Body
The 2016 Civic Sedan's new powertrains and sophisticated chassis design are underpinned by its
entirely new body construction, where engineers went deeper in the study of dynamic body rigidity to
realize an ultra­rigid platform architecture that serves as the foundation for its more sophisticated chassis
design, its class­leading collision performance, and its powerful and fuel­efficient powertrains.
Global bending and torsional rigidity are increased 3.8 percent and 25.8 percent, respectively, and
unibody weight is reduced by 68 pounds compared to the previous­generation Civic. Localized body
rigidity in key areas, especially at suspension and subframe mounting points is dramatically improved.
Key Elements of Civic Body Design:
59% application of high­strength steel, the highest in Civic history
14% application of ultra­high­strength steel (780 mpa or higher), the highest in Civic history
New 590­mpa high­strength steel floor for dynamic and collision safety performance (Civic first)
20mm "short pitch" door seam welds for enhanced collision performance
Next­generation ACE body structure with new crash stroke front frame rails (Honda first) for
enhanced collision performance in a more compact front frame

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Ultra­high­strength steel B­pillars and rear frame rails with selectively­tempered 'soft zones' for
reduced weight and enhanced collision performance
Key Body Specifications
Specification 2016 Civic Sedan (EX) 2015 Civic Sedan (EX) Change
Curb weight (lbs.) 2795 2868 ­2.55%
CdA N/A N/A ­12%
High­strength steel
(% by weight)
59% 55% +4%
Ultra­high strength steel
(% by weight)
14% 1% +13%
(See the Specifications and Features section for all data.) (/channels/civic­press­kit/releases/2016­
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Class­Leading Aerodynamics
The new Civic's sleeker body design combines with aerodynamic features, including nearly full
underbody covering, front and rear wheel strakes, optimized rear exhaust silencers and a highly aero­
efficient engine compartment, to create the most aerodynamically efficient body in the Civic class. The
2016 Civic Sedan's Cd*A – the combination of coefficient of drag (Cd) and frontal area (A) – is improved
by 12 percent over the outgoing Civic to best­in­class levels, based on Honda internal test data. The
Civic aero design was optimized using a combination of advanced CFD (computation fluid dynamics),
and wind tunnel testing of highly detailed 25­ and 40­percent scale models and a 1:1 full­scale model.
Chassis
Building on the foundation of its ultra­rigid and lightweight body structure, the 2016 Civic Sedan utilizes
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all­new multi­link rear design that rigidly mounted to the rear subframe for a high degree of lateral
stability.
Front and rear hydraulic compliance bushings, a feature typically reserved for larger or more expense
vehicles, are also utilized for the first time on Civic, improving ride compliance and reducing road
vibrations without compromising sporty handling feel. The new Civic Sedan also applies bonded front
and rear stabilizer bushings for smoother and more progressive anti­roll behavior. And Civic's new dual­
pinion electric power steering with variable gear ratio, both Civic firsts, provides for more precise steering
control and steering feel—with only 2.2 turns lock­to­lock (vs. 3.1 turns on the previous model) for greatly
improved low­speed maneuverability.
The new Civic Sedan's 25mm (0.98 inch) wider track and 20mm (0.78 inch) wider tire tread, compared
to previous Civic Sedan, aid flat handling and lateral grip, while its 30mm (1.18 inch) longer wheelbase
improved ride quality on undulating or rough road surfaces. The Civic also applies Agile Handling Assist
for the first time, using the VSA4 system to apply the brake of the front inside wheel at the entry to a
corner, improving cornering attitude, stability and precision.
Key Elements of Civic Chassis Design:
Dual pinion electric power steering (Civic first)
Variable gear ratio steering (Civic first)
Multi­link independent rear suspension (Civic first)
Electronic parking brake (Civic and segment first)
Agile Handling Assist (Civic First)
Wider track (+1.9 inch front, +1.6 inch rear)
Wider tire tread (+0.78 inch – LX)
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Engineers for the new Civic adopted premium noise­isolating materials and design features to achieve a
new level of cabin quietness in the Civic class. This includes the adoption of new methods to measure
and reduce air leaks in the Civic body that, based on Honda's internal test data, is the most tightly sealed
body in the competitive class. Full body air leaks have been reduced 58 percent compared to the
previous Civic.
Premium noise reduction features include:
Acoustic glass front windshield
Triple door sealing (Civic first)
New hood seals

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Sound­absorbing heat baffles and body undercovers
A, B and C pillar separators (Civic first)
New rear wheel house liners
Formed fiber carpeting (Civic first)
Safety and Driver Assistance
The 2016 Civic Sedan is designed to provide a high level of collision performance in a wide variety of
collision scenarios, including offset and oblique­angle frontal collisions, side and rear impacts. The Civic's
safety performance starts with its class­leading forward visibility and precise, stable and predictable
steering, handling and braking performance. Standard four­channel anti­lock brakes (ABS) with
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) 4 with traction control and Agile
Handling Assist further enhance dynamic stability and emergency maneuvering and braking
performance.
Honda Sensing™
Available Honda Sensing safety and driver­assistive technology can further reduce the potential for a
collision and mitigate the consequences, alerting the driver and taking emergency action when a collision
is determined to be imminent. Honda Sensing™ uses both millimeter wave radar and a monocular
camera to sense and respond to detected road hazards and is available on all models and trims. The
Civic Honda Sensing technology suite includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow for the
first time in a Honda vehicle. Honda Sensing features are as follows:
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) integrated with RDM
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) integrated with CMBS
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
All Civics also come equipped with a Multi­Angle Rearview Camera and Expanded View Driver's Mirror.
Advanced Safety Body
The 2016 Civic utilizes its advanced body structure – including its s next­generation Advanced
Compatibility Body Structure (ACE), new crash stroke technology, 590mpa high­strength steel floor, and
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tailor­tempered ultra­high strengths B­pillar and rear frame rails (see the Body section) (/channels/civic­
press­kit/releases/2016­honda­civic­sedan­press­kit­body) – to provide a high degree of occupant
protection while minimizing weight and aiding fuel efficiency.
Engineers were challenged not only to create a body that supported their goals for dynamic
performance, but also for top­in­class collision performance. The adoption of a more compact front end
and shorter front overhang proved to be an exceptional challenge to achieving their goals, effectively
shortening the front frame's crash stroke (the area available to absorb and redirect frontal collision
energy). To overcome this challenge and maintain the sporty proportions of the new Civic, engineers
developed a new crash stroke design for the lower front frame rails. The strategic shaping of the frame
rail creates a mechanical hinge effect that directs the engine downward in a frontal impact, effectively
increasing the front "crash stroke" by 80 mm (3.0 inches).
Advanced Airbag Technology
The Civic utilizes advanced front, side and side curtain airbag technology, including a driver's front
airbag with new spiral stitching for an improved deployment profile; SmartVent® technology for the driver
and front passenger side airbags; and a new front passenger airbag with safety vent technology that can
mitigate the possibility of injury from airbag deployment when the passenger is "out of position." These
systems work in conjunction with the advanced body structure and optimally tuned interior components
to help mitigate injuries in a collision.
Utilizing these design features and safety technologies, the 2016 Civic Sedan targets the highest
available crash protection ratings – a 5­Star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA's New Car Assessment
Program (NCAP), with top ratings in all test modes; and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety, with a score of GOOD in all test modes.
Manufacturing
The 2016 Civic Sedan for the U.S. market will be produced at Honda's plants in Greensburg, Indiana and
Allison, Ontario, Canada, using domestic and globally sourced parts. Its two new engines are produced
in Anna, Ohio, at the largest automobile engine plant in Honda's global production network, and its highly
precise CVT transmissions are assembled in Russells Point, Ohio, where two on­site wind turbines
provide for upwards of 10 percent of the plant's power needs.
The new Civic also benefits from numerous advancements in manufacturing technology and process
that enhance efficiency, quality and performance, as well as associate ergonomics.
Inner Frame Weld System
The 2016 Civic body is welded using Honda's new inner­frame weld process, first utilized in construction
of the 2015 Fit. This new process produced a more rigid, lightweight and higher quality body.
Modular Front Sub­Assembly
A new modular front sub­assembly, a first for Honda, improves ergonomics for assembly­line associates,
giving them unfettered access to critical interior and front end components before the front sub­assembly
is joined to the body. This process also helps to ensure a higher level of quality in the assembly process.
Key New Features and Technologies by Trim
Features LX EX EX­T EX­L Touring

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Powertrain
2.0L DOHC i­VTEC inline 4­
cylinder engine
• •
Turbocharged 1.5L DOHC DI
inline 4­cylinder
• • •
Lighting
Halogen projector headlights
with auto on/off
• • • •
LED headlights with auto on/off •
LED daytime running lights • • • • •
LED turn signals • • • • •
LED tail lights • • • • •
Halogen fog lights • • •
Exterior
Acoustic windshield • • • • •
Smart Entry • • • •
Walk Away Door Lock • • • •
Smart wipers • • • • •
Rain­sensing wipers •
Capless refueling • • • • •
Chassis
Multi­link rear suspension • • • • •
Dual­pinion EPS with variable
steering gear ratio
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Front and rear bonded stabilizer
bars
• • • • •
Agile Handling Assist • • • • •
Straight Driving Assist • • • • •
Front lower suspension
hydraulic compliance bushing
• • • • •
Rear trailing arm hydraulic
compliance bushing
• • • • •
Premium sound insulation • • • • •
P215/55R16 tires
(20mm wider than previous)
• •
P215/50R17 tires • • •
Interior
Push button start • • • •
Automatic climate control • •
Dual­zone auto climate control • • •
Electronic parking brake • • • • •
8­way power driver seat • •
4­way power front pass seat •
Heated front seats • • •
Heated rear seats •
Display Audio touchscreen • • • •
Android Auto™ / Apple
CarPlay®
• • • •
Safety & Driver Assistance
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ACE body structure with new
crash stroke design
• • • • •
Tailor­tempered B­pillar
and rear frame rail
• • • • •
Front passenger airbag
with safety vent
• • • • •
Driver front airbag with
spiral stitch
• • • • •
Collision Mitigation Braking
System
w/Honda
Sensing
w/Honda
Sensing
w/Honda
Sensing
w/Honda
Sensing
•
Lane Departure Warning •
Forward Collision Warning •
Lane Keeping Assist •
Adaptive Cruise Control with
Low­Speed Follow
•
Road Departure Mitigation •
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Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary
depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
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now or in the future due to, among other conditions, changes in the applicable software or operating
system, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle­integrated hardware or software.
See dealer for details. Only use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay® when conditions allow you to do so
safely.
VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle's course in every situation or
compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. System designed
to mitigate crash forces. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
LDW only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW may not detect all
lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition.
System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating
vehicle and avoiding collisions.
FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. FCW does not
include a braking function. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding
collisions.
ACC cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding
roads. The driver remains responsible to slow or stop the vehicle to avoid a collision.
LKAS only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use and can apply mild
steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position. LKAS may not detect all lane
markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System
operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and
avoiding collisions.
Road Departure Mitigation only alerts drivers when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use
and can apply mild steering torque to assist driver in maintaining proper lane position and/or brake
pressure to slow the vehicle's departure from a detected lane. Road Departure Mitigation may not detect
all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition.
System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating
vehicle and avoiding collisions.
Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not
provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle.
Honda North America | 1919 Torrance Boulevard | Torrance, CA 90501 | 310­783­3170
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