Honda Insight (2019 year). Instruction - part 31

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Driving

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Customizing the LaneWatch settings

You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
• Show with turn signal: Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when 

you operate the turn signal light lever.

• Display Time after Turn Signal Off: Changes the remaining LaneWatch 

display time after you pull the turn signal lever back.

• Show Reference Line: Selects whether the reference lines appear on the 

LaneWatch monitor.

• Display: Adjusts display settings.

2 Customized Features P. 366
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 237

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Reference Lines

Three lines that appear on the screen can give 
an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on 
the screen are from your vehicle, respectively. 
If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates 
that it is close to your vehicle whereas an 
object near line 3 farther away.

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LaneWatch

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The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique 
lens makes objects on the screen slightly look 
different from what they are.

LaneWatch display does not come on when the 
transmission is in 

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For proper LaneWatch operation:

•

The camera is located in the passenger side door 
mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera 
lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft, 
moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of debris.

•

Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers 
of any kind.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

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Reference Lines

The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close to 
your vehicle. As always, make sure to visually confirm 
the safety of a lane change before changing lanes.

The distance between your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and 
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions 
and vehicle loading. For example, the reference lines 
on the screen may seem to appear closer than the 
actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more 
heavily loaded.

Consult a dealer if:

•

The passenger side door mirror, or area around it is 
severely impacted, resulting in changing the 
camera angle.

•

The LaneWatch display does not come on at all.

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* Not available on all models

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Honda Sensing®

Honda Sensing® is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly 
different kinds of sensors: a radar sensor located in the front lower grille and a front 
sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview 
mirror.

Honda Sensing® has following functions.

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The functions which does not required switch operations to activate

• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System  

2 P. 517

• Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

) 

2 P. 483

• Traffic Sign Recognition System 

2 P. 522

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The functions which required switch operations to activate

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)  

2 P. 492

• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 

2 P. 509

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MAIN Button

Press to activate standby mode for ACC with 
LSF and LKAS. Or press to cancel these 
systems.

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LKAS Button

Press to activate or cancel the LKAS.

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RES/+/SET/− Switch

Press RES/+ to resume the ACC with LSF or 
increase the vehicle speed.
Press SET/− to set the ACC with LSF or 
decrease the vehicle speed.

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Interval Button

Press the   (interval) button to change the 
ACC with LSF following-interval.

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CANCEL Button

Press to cancel ACC with LSF.

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Operation Switches for the ACC with LSF/LKAS

MAIN button

Interval Button

CANCEL button

LKAS Button

RES/+ Switch

SET/− Switch

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You can see the current state of ACC with LSF 
and LKAS.

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Driver Information Interface Content

a

Indicates that ACC with LSF and LKAS are 
ready to be activated.

b

Indicates that LKAS is activated and 
whether or not traffic lane lines are 
detected.

c

Indicates whether or not a vehicle is 
detected ahead.

d

Shows the set vehicle speed.

e

Shows the set vehicle interval.

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS

TM

 is designed to alert you when a 

potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help 
minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.

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How the system works

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Important Safety Reminder
The CMBS

TM

 is designed to reduce the severity of an 

unavoidable collision. It does not prevent a collision 
nor stop the vehicle automatically. It is still your 
responsibility to operate the brake pedal and steering 
wheel appropriately according to the driving 
conditions.

The CMBS

TM

 may not activate or may not detect a 

vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain 
conditions:

2 CMBS

TM

 Conditions and Limitations P. 487

You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 528

For directions on the proper handling of the radar 
sensor, refer to the following page.

2 Radar Sensor P. 530

When the CMBS

TM

 activates, it may automatically 

apply the brake. It will be canceled when your vehicle 
stops or a potential collision is not determined.

The radar sensor is at the 
lower part of the front 
bumper.

The camera is located 
behind the rearview 
mirror.

The system starts monitoring the roadway ahead when your vehicle speed is about 
3 mph (5 km/h) and there is a vehicle in front of you.

When to use

The CMBS

TM

 activates when:

●

The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle or pedestrian detected in 
front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a collision.

●

Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and the system determines 
there is a chance of a collision with:

- Vehicles detected in front of you that are stationary, oncoming, or traveling in your 
same direction.
- A pedestrian who is detected in front of you.

●

Your vehicle speed is above 62 mph (100 km/h), and the system determines there 
is a chance of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you traveling in your 
same direction.

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When the system activates

At system’s earliest collision alert stage, you can change the distance (Long/
Normal/Short) between vehicles at which alerts will come on through driver 
information interface and audio/information screen setting options.

2 Customized Features P. 153, 359, 366

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TM

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TM

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The camera in the CMBS

TM

 is also designed to detect 

pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not 
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of 
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection 
limitations from the list.

2 CMBS

TM

 Conditions and Limitations P. 487

The system provides visual and audible alerts of a possible collision, and stops if the 
collision is avoided.

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Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change 
lanes, etc.).

Beep

Visual Alerts

Audible Alert

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The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBS

TM

 may not go through all of 

the stages before initiating the last stage.

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Collision Alert Stages

Distance between vehicles

CMBS

TM

The radar sensor detects a vehicle

Audible & Visual WARNINGS

Braking

Stage 

one

There is a risk of a collision with the 
vehicle ahead of you.

When in Long, visual and audible alerts come 
on at a longer distance from a vehicle ahead 
than in Normal setting, and in Short, at a 
shorter distance than in Normal.

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Stage 

two

The risk of a collision has increased, 
time to respond is reduced.

Visual and audible alerts.

Lightly 

applied

Stage 

three 

The CMBS

TM

 determines that a 

collision is unavoidable.

Forcefully 

applied

Your Vehicle

Vehicle 
Ahead

Normal

Short

Long

Your 
Vehicle

Vehicle 
Ahead

Your 
Vehicle

Vehicle 
Ahead

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When you turn the CMBS

TM

 on and off, do the 

following.
1. Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the left selector wheel to the 

 

symbol and push it.

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The message appears on the driver 
information interface when the system 
becomes on or off.

The CMBS

TM

 is turned on every time you start 

the power system, even if you turned it off the 
last time you drove the vehicle.

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CMBS

TM

 On and Off

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

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The CMBS

TM

 may automatically shut off, and the 

safety support indicator (amber) will come and stay 
on under certain conditions:

2 CMBS

TM

 Conditions and Limitations P. 487

When the CMBS

TM

 is activated, it will continue to 

operate even if the accelerator pedal is partially 
depressed. However, it will be canceled if the 
accelerator pedal is deeply depressed.

The vehicle stability assist® (VSA®) system, vehicle 
stability assist® (VSA®) OFF, adaptive cruise control 
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF), safety support 
and low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on 
in amber along with a message in the driver 
information interface when you set the power mode 
to ON after re-connecting the 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

Left Selector Wheel

Safety Support Switch

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The system may automatically shut off and the safety support indicator (amber) will 
come on under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed 
below. Other conditions may reduce some of the CMBS

TM

 functions.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 528

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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 place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions, 

pedestrians or other vehicles may not be detected).

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Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

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CMBS

TM

 Conditions and Limitations

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

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TM

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

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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

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, 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 at the lower part of the front bumper gets dirty.
• Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

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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.

* Not available on all models

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• 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 shorter than about 3.3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about 

6.6 feet (2 meters) 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 safety support indicator 

(amber) 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 the CMBS

TM

 to shut off improve or are addressed 

(e.g., cleaning), the system comes back on.

Limitations applicable to pedestrian detection only

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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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With Little Chance of a Collision

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With Little Chance of a Collision

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

TM

 operation.

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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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow (LSF)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate 
and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.
When ACC with LSF slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle’s brake 
lights will illuminate.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with LSF. 
Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always 
keep a safe interval between your vehicle and other 
vehicles.

3

WARNING

Improper use of ACC with LSF can lead to a 
crash.

Use ACC with LSF only when driving on 
expressways or freeways and in good 
weather conditions.

3

WARNING

ACC with LSF has limited braking capability 
and may not stop your vehicle in time to 
avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly 
stops in front of you.

Always be prepared to apply the brake 
pedal if the conditions require.

When to use

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Vehicle speed for ACC with LSF: A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with 
LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with LSF range – ACC with LSF operates at 
the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.

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Shift position for ACC with LSF: In 

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D.

The radar sensor is at the 
lower part of the front 
bumper.

The camera is 
located behind 
the rearview 
mirror.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

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How to activate the system

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

When the MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with 
LSF and the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) are 
either turned on or off.

ACC with LSF may not work properly under certain 
conditions.

2 ACC with LSF Conditions and Limitations 

P. 498

When not using ACC with LSF: Turn off adaptive 
cruise by pressing the MAIN button. This also will 
turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS).

Do not use ACC with LSF under the following 
conditions:

•

On roads with heavy traffic or while driving in 
continuous stop and go traffic.

•

On roads with sharp turns.

•

On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set 
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such 
cases, ACC with LSF will not apply the brakes to 
maintain the set speed.

•

On roads with toll collection facilities or other 
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking 
areas, or facilities with drive through access.

How to use

■

Press the MAIN button on 
the steering wheel.

ACC (green) is on in the instrument panel.
ACC with LSF is ready to use.

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When driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: Take your foot off the 
pedal and press the SET/– button when you reach the desired speed. The moment 
you release the button, the set speed is fixed, and ACC with LSF begins.
When driving slower than about 25 mph (40 km/h): If the vehicle is moving 
and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the button fixes the set speed to 
about 25 mph (40 km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If your vehicle is 
stationary, you can set the vehicle speed even with the brake pedal depressed.

When ACC with LSF starts operating, the 
vehicle icon, interval bars and set speed 
appear on the driver information interface.

When you use ACC with LSF, Straight Driving 
Assist (a feature of the Electric Power Steering 
system) is activated.
By enabling the steering system to 
automatically compensate for natural steering 
pull, Straight Driving Assist makes it easier for 
you to keep your vehicle in a straight line.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

You can switch the displayed set speed 
measurements on the driver information interface or 
audio/information screen between mph and km/h.

2 Speed Unit P. 130
2 Customized Features P. 153, 366

The vehicle stability assist® (VSA®) system, vehicle 
stability assist® (VSA®) OFF, adaptive cruise control 
(ACC) with low speed follow (LSF), safety support 
and low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on 
in amber along with a message in the driver 
information interface when you set the power mode 
to ON after re-connecting the 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

On when ACC with LSF 
begins

Press and release

SET/− button

Set Vehicle Speed

Set Vehicle Interval