Acura MDX (2020 year). Manual in english - page 34

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

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Driving

The system may automatically shut off and the CMBS

TM

 indicator will come on under 

certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other 
conditions may reduce some of the CMBS

TM

 functions.

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Environmental conditions

•

Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

•

Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.

•

There is little contrast between objects and the background.

•

Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

•

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

•

Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.

•

Reflections on the interior of the windshield.

•

Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.

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Roadway conditions

•

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

•

The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

•

Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.

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CMBS

TM

 Conditions and Limitations

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TM

 Conditions and Limitations

Do not paint, or apply any coverings or paint to radar 
sensor area. This can impact CMBS

TM

 operation.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any 
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning 
message appears too frequently).

If the front of the vehicle is impacted in any of the 
following situations, the radar sensor may not work 
properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:

•

The vehicle impacted a bump, curb, chock, 
embankment, etc.

•

You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.

•

Your vehicle has a frontal collision.

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or 
removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly 
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the 
CMBS

TM

 off button and take your vehicle to a dealer.

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Vehicle conditions

•

Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.

•

The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.

•

The inside of the windshield is fogged.

•

An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, compact spare tire

*

, etc.).

•

When tire chains are installed.

•

The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

•

The camera temperature gets too high.

•

Driving with the parking brake applied.

•

When the radar sensor behind the emblem gets dirty.

•

The vehicle is towing a trailer.

* Not available on all models

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Detection limitations

•

A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you.

•

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is 
too short.

•

A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.

•

When you accelerate rapidly and approach the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you 
at high speed.

•

The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter or other small 
vehicle.

•

When there are animals in front of your vehicle.

•

When you drive on a curved, winding or undulating road that makes it difficult for 
the sensor to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.

•

The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian in front of 
you is significantly large.

•

An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.

•

Another vehicle suddenly comes in front of you at an intersection, etc.

•

Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.

•

When driving through a narrow iron bridge.

•

When the lead vehicle suddenly slows down.

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Limitations applicable to pedestrian detection only

•

When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by 
side.

•

Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s 
shape, preventing the system from recognizing that the person is a pedestrian.

•

When the pedestrian is slouching or squatting.

•

When the pedestrian is shorter than about 3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about 7 
feet (2 meter) in height.

•

When a pedestrian blends in with the background.

•

When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, or when their hands are raised or 
they are running.

•

When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group.

•

When the camera cannot correctly identify that a pedestrian is present due to an 
unusual shape (holding luggage, body position, size).

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Automatic shutoff

The CMBS

TM

 may automatically shut itself off and the CMBS

TM

 indicator comes and 

stays on when:

•

The temperature inside the system is high.

•

You drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an 
extended period.

•

An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).

•

The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including 
the windshield, gets dirty.

Once the conditions that caused CMBS

TM

 to shut off improve or are addressed (e.g., 

cleaning), the system comes back on.

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The CMBS

TM

 may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or 

when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are:

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When Passing

Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ahead of you and you change lanes to pass.

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At an intersection

Your vehicle approaches or passes another vehicle that is making a left or right turn.

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On a curve

When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming 
vehicle is right in front of you.

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Through a low bridge at high speed

You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed.

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Speed bumps, road work sites, train tracks, roadside objects, etc.

You drive over speed bumps, steel road plates, etc., or your vehicle approaches train 
tracks or roadside objects [such as a traffic sign and guard rail] on a curve or, when 
parking, stationary vehicles and walls.

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With Little Chance of a Collision

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TM

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For the CMBS

TM

 to work properly:

Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.

Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for 
cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a 
mild detergent.

Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or 
replace the radar sensor cover.

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When Stopped

1.

Depress the brake pedal firmly.

2.

With the brake pedal depressed, press the electric parking brake switch slowly, 
but fully.

3.

Change the gear position to 

(

P

.

4.

Turn off the engine.

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The electric parking brake indicator goes off in about 15 seconds.

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Parking Your Vehicle

Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects, 
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.

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WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended 
without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash 
resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal 
until you have confirmed that 

(

P

 is shown 

on the gear position indicator.

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When Stopped

NOTICE

The following can damage the transmission:

•

Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals 
simultaneously.

•

Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by 
depressing the accelerator pedal.

•

Changing to 

(

P

 before the vehicle stops 

completely.

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When Stopped

Driving

Always confirm the electric parking brake is set, particularly if you are parked on an 
incline.

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When Stopped

In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake 
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are 
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if 
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so 
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the 
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from 
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the 
vehicle may roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.

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Parking Sensor System

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The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the 
beeper and information screen let you know the approximate distance between 
your vehicle and the obstacle.

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The sensor location and range 

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*

Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is 
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.

The system may not work properly when:

•

The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or 
dirt.

•

The vehicle is on uneven surface, such as grass, 
bumps, or a hill.

•

The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.

•

The system is affected by devices that emit 
ultrasonic waves.

•

Driving in bad weather.

The system may not sense:

•

Thin or low objects.

•

Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton, 
or sponge.

•

Objects directly under the bumper.

Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.

Within about 28 in (70 cm) or less

Front Corner Sensors

Rear Corner Sensors

Rear Center Sensors

Front: Within about 39 in (100 cm) or less
Rear: Within about 45 in (115 cm) or less

Front Center Sensors

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Parking sensor system on and off

With the power mode in ON, press the 
parking sensor system button to turn on or off 
the system. The indicator in the button comes 
on when the system is on.

The rear center and corner sensors start to 
detect an obstacle when the transmission is in 

(

R

, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph 

(8 km/h).

The front corner sensors start to detect an 
obstacle when the transmission is not in 

(

P

, 

and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 
km/h).

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When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles becomes shorter

*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.

Length of the 

intermittent beep

Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle

Indicator

Information Screen

Corner Sensors

Center Sensors

Moderate

—

Rear: About 45-28 in 

(115-70 cm) 

Front: About 39-28 in 

(100-70 cm)

Blinks in Yellow

*1

Short

About 28-18 in 

(70-45 cm) 

About 28-18 in 

(70-45 cm) 

Blinks in Amber

Very short

About 18-14 in 

(45-35 cm) 

About 18-14 in 

(45-35 cm) 

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About 14 in 

(35 cm) or less

About 14 in 

(35 cm) or less

Blinks in Red

Models with multi-view rear camera 
system

Indicators light where the 
sensor detects an obstacle.

Models with surround view camera 
system

Indicators light where the 
sensor detects an obstacle.

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Driving

1.

Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

2.

Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.

3.

Keep pressing the button for 10 seconds. Release the button when the indicator 
in the button flashes.

4.

Press the button again. The indicator in the button goes off.

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The beeper sounds twice. The rear sensors are now turned off.

To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds 
three times when the rear sensors come back on.

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Turning off All Rear Sensors

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Turning off All Rear Sensors

When you set the gear position to 

(

R

, the indicator 

in the parking sensor system button blinks as a 
reminder that the rear sensors have been turned off.

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Cross Traffic Monitor

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Driving

Cross Traffic Monitor

*

Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts 
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.

The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.

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Cross Traffic Monitor

*

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CAUTION

Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all 
approaching vehicles and may not detect 
an approaching vehicle at all.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to 
back up the vehicle before doing so may 
result in a collision.

Do not solely rely on the system when 
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and 
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle 
before reversing.

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*

Driving

The system activates when:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The Cross Traffic Monitor is turned on.

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•

The transmission is in 

(

R

.

•

Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or 
lower.

When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor 
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.

The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your 
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly 
behind your vehicle.

The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your 
vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.

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How the System Works

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Cross Traffic Monitor

*

Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect or may delay 
alerting an approaching vehicle, or may alert without 
an approaching vehicle under the following 
conditions:

•

An obstacle, such as another vehicle and a wall, 
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the 
radar sensor’s scope.

•

Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph 
(5 km/h) or higher.

•

A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than 
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25 
km/h).

•

The system picks up external interference such as 
other radar sensors from another vehicle or strong 
radio wave transmitted from a facility nearby.

•

Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with 
snow, ice, mud or dirt.

•

When there is bad weather.

•

Your vehicle is on an incline.

•

Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.

•

Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a 
vehicle, and so on.

The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly 
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed. 
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper 
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels 
or stickers of any kind.

Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper 
corners

* Not available on all models

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Cross Traffic Monitor

*

The parking sensor system’s alerting buzzer overrides 
the Cross Traffic Monitor buzzer when the sensors 
are detecting obstacles at the closest range.

Models with parking sensor system

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Driving

An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the information 
screen.

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

If the 

 on the lower right changes to 

 in amber 

when the transmission is in 

(

R

, mud snow or ice, etc. 

may have accumulated in the vicinity of the sensor. 
Check the bumper corners for any obstructions, and 
thoroughly clean the area if necessary.

If the 

 comes on when the transmission is in 

(

R

, 

there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic 
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the display remains the same with the transmission 
in 

(

R

, there may be a problem with the rear camera 

system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked 
by a dealer.

Wide View

Normal View

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Models with multi-view rear camera system

Top Down View

Rear Normal View

Rear Wide View

Rear Ground View

Arrow Icon

Models with surround view camera system

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Driving

You can switch the system on and off from 
the customized feature on the information 
screen.

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Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

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