Just like the title says… What are the must-do things on day one for the Prologue Elite? I can’t wait to bring it home. It’s my first EV. Moving on from a 2022 HR-V.
First thing—get OnStar set up. If you’ve never used it before, they’ll need you to sign something, so it might not happen right away. Keep a copy of the manual handy on a tablet, sit in the car, and press the blue button. They’ll handle the rest. The goal is to link your Honda app to the car.
Wiper controls are a bit weird in daylight. Keep them on rain-sensing mode (at least the front ones). Don’t wait until you actually need them to figure it out. Try pressing the button to clean the windshield and practice the half-press for a wipe without fluid.
If you’re new to one-pedal driving, practice when you’re alone and not in heavy traffic. You’ll still get regen through blended braking, but one-pedal gives better control.
Try out the regen paddle but don’t mix it up with the skip buttons. (Volume controls are on the back of the right side.)
One more thing—if you don’t have a solid plan for charging at home (even Level 1) or at work, think twice before finalizing the deal. If it’s too late, make sure you have a plan for charging.
@Luciano
Man, I wish I had seen this when I got mine. My dealer had no idea about OnStar, and I couldn’t activate my HondaLink app until I reached out to Honda myself.
Also, that little pocket in the center console with all the warning labels? That’s not a storage space—it’s the wireless charger. If you’re looking for a spot for your garage door opener, go to Settings > Connections. Once set up, a button will appear on the screen when you’re near home.
First thing—read the manual. A lot of questions get answered in there.
Other than that, just drive it like a normal car. It’s a first-gen product, and yeah… it’s still a GM at the end of the day, so expect some quirks.
That said, I love mine for what it is.
I also came from an HR-V… get ready for your back and neck to NEVER hurt again on long drives. Also, enjoy all that extra space. It’s a wide car though, so it takes some getting used to.
Murphy said:
I also came from an HR-V… get ready for your back and neck to NEVER hurt again on long drives. Also, enjoy all that extra space. It’s a wide car though, so it takes some getting used to.
Yeah, parking took me a while to adjust to. I didn’t get the bird’s eye cameras, so I had to learn the car’s dimensions quickly.
@Daryl
Same here…
As a fellow EV newbie:
- Get everything from Honda in writing
- Hopefully, they deliver it with a full charge
- Charging package 2 was the best option for me
- Download all the recommended apps for finding charging stations
- If you’re worried about parking/braking assist issues, turn them off
- Drive it like you stole it and share your experience with others here
If you take the home charger, make sure it works before you leave. My 120V adapter was faulty, and I had to drive two hours back to get it fixed.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Try to avoid using the heater too much. If you do, set it to HIGH with air circulation on the lowest fan speed to avoid draining the battery. Use heated seats instead when possible.
- One-pedal driving (regen) helps with overall range. Get used to it.
- If it’s raining and you’re reversing, the car might think water is an object. Be ready for sudden braking.
- Set up OnStar to get your credits. If they don’t send the activation email, call Honda Care at 1 (888) 528-7876. They can sort it out with OnStar directly.
- Don’t charge past 80% unless you’re going on a long trip. Helps with battery health.
- HondaLink app is hit or miss. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, and there’s nothing you can do.
- EVs are more efficient in stop-and-go traffic, unlike gas cars. If you can, avoid long highway stretches.
- If you have to take the highway for long distances, try to keep it at 65 mph for better range.
- It’s tempting to floor it—those 333 lb-ft of torque (if you have AWD) make it fun—but it drains the battery fast. Save it for when you really want to enjoy the power.
- The car makes a droning sound under 25 mph. It’s a pedestrian warning system. You’ll get used to it.
- CarPlay (not sure about Android Auto) sometimes won’t skip songs using the steering wheel controls. It’s random.
- Speaking of steering wheel controls—skip and rewind are behind the wheel on the left, volume is on the right. Takes a little time to get used to.
Enjoy your first EV!
@Aubrey
I’ve never had a problem skipping songs on Android Auto. And yeah, that droning sound at low speeds… takes some getting used to, but now I don’t even notice it.