Eco Assist ™ System; Sport Mode; Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa ® ) - Honda Civic Sedan 2017 Owner's Manual

DRIVING
Automatic Brake Hold
Use brake hold to make stop-and-go driving easier. It maintains rear brake hold
even after the brake pedal is released. Make sure the vehicle is on and your seat
belt is fastened when operating this feature.
1. Press the BRAKE HOLD button, to the left of the
shift lever. The BRAKE HOLD indicator appears in
the instrument panel.
2. With the shift lever in Drive (D) or Neutral (N),
press the brake pedal and come to a complete
stop. The HOLD indicator appears, and brake
hold is applied. Release the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal (or shift into a gear and release the clutch pedal
for manual transmission) to cancel brake hold and start moving.
To turn off brake hold: Press the brake pedal and press the BRAKE HOLD button
again.
Automatic brake hold cancels
when:
• Braking is applied for more than
10 minutes.
• The electric parking brake is
engaged.
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 use 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 Park (P) and
applying the parking brake.
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• The foot brake is pressed and the shift
lever is moved to P or R.
• The engine stalls (manual
transmission).
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
• The engine is turned off.
• The battery is disconnected.
Eco Assist System*
™
Can help improve fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine,
transmission, heating/climate control system, and cruise control*.
ECON Button
Press the ECON button behind the shift lever to
turn the system on or off. The ECON Mode indicator
appears when the system is turned on.
Ambient Meter
Color-coded bars 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

SPORT Mode*

Enhances the feelings of responsiveness and performance.
SPORT Button
Press the SPORT button behind the shift lever
to turn the system on or off. The SPORT Mode
indicator appears when the system is turned on.
SPORT mode resets to off when you turn off the
vehicle. The mode may not be changed under some
driving conditions.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA )
®
Also known as Electronic Stability Control, 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.
Turning VSA On or Off
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 fully functioning, which may
make it easier when trying to free your vehicle if it is
stuck in mud or snow.
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
traction and stability enhancement become less effective.
DRIVING
Ambient meter
VSA OFF
indicator
*if equipped
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