Drive Mode System

Press the drive mode switch to select the appropriate mode. The mode you select appears on the driver information interface.

Detail: The mode may not be able to be changed under some driving conditions.
If there is a vehicle system failure, the following message will also appear on the driver information interface, and you cannot select any other mode.

NORMAL Mode

Optimizes the balance between operability and comfort.

ECON Mode

Facilitates fuel-efficient driving.

Detail: While in ECON mode, the climate control system will be less effective and the vehicle slower to accelerate.

SNOW Mode

Maximizes controllability on snowy road through powertrain settings.

Detail

NOTICE
SNOW mode does not allow you to drive on snowy or frozen roads in all situations. There are limits to SNOW mode.
When driving on snowy or frozen roads; mount winter tires or tire chains, reduce speed, and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles.

Winter Tires

While in SNOW mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.

Auto Idle Stop

TOW Mode

Optimizes balance between driving performance and comfort when towing a trailer.

Detail: While in TOW Mode, some features of Honda Sensing are turned off.

Honda Sensing^® Low Speed Braking Control* Sonar Sensors*

Models with Parking Sensor System
When the Drive Mode is in TOW mode, Low Speed Braking Control and the rear parking sensor system do not operate when reversing.
Low Speed Braking Control*

Parking Sensor System*

While in TOW mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.
Auto Idle Stop

For more details on towing, refer to the following.
Towing Preparation Trailer Stability Assist Driving Safely with a Trailer Towing Behind a Motorhome

SPORT Mode*

Enhances responsiveness to the driver’s input.

Detail: While in SPORT mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.
Auto Idle Stop

TRAIL Mode*

Maximizes controllability on roads with mud, gravel, or loose dirt.

Detail: TRAILWatch^TM
While in TRAIL Mode, images from the Surround View Camera System are displayed while your vehicle speed is about 12 mph (20 km/h) or lower. When the vehicle's speed reaches about 16 mph (25 km/h) or higher, the display will return to the previous screen.
Surround View Camera System*Displaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras Using the Surround View Camera System

While in TRAIL mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.
Auto Idle Stop

While in TRAIL mode, the VSA^®OFF indicator turns on to indicate that the VSA^® system is optimized for this drive mode.
VSA^® On and Off

SAND Mode*

Maximizes controllability on soft, sandy roads or off-highway through powertrain settings.

Detail: While in SAND mode, the Auto Idle Stop System will stay disabled regardless of the Auto Idle Stop OFF button.
Auto Idle Stop

While in SAND mode, the VSA^®OFF indicator turns on to indicate that the VSA^® system is optimized for this drive mode.
VSA^® On and Off

Next Start-up Mode

The mode for the next start-up is saved according to the following chart.

Models with driving position memory system

Each keyless remote has its own mode saved.

Last Mode	Next Mode
SPORT*	NORMAL
NORMAL	NORMAL
ECON	ECON
SNOW	NORMAL
TRAIL*	NORMAL
SAND*	NORMAL
TOW	NORMAL

* Not available on all models

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