Eco assist system, Cruise control, P. 95 – HONDA 2015 Civic (HF) - Owner's Guide (Revised 12/12/2014) User Manual
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Eco Assist System*
Can help improve fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine,
transmission, climate control system, and cruise control.
ECON Button
Press the ECON button 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
Blue-green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®
), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
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
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 not VSA traction and stability
enhancement.
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.
Ambient meter
vSA oFF
indicator
vSA oFF
button
*if equipped
Cruise Control*
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press CRUISE. The CRUISE MAIN indicator
appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/
40 km/h). Press -/SET and take your foot off the
pedal to set the speed. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press RES/+ to increase or -/SET to decrease.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise Control
Press CANCEL or the brake pedal. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press CRUISE to turn the system off.
CRUISE button
RES/+ button
-/SET button
CANCEL button
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
*if equipped