Honda Odyssey (2019 year). Instruction - part 36

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Intelligent Traction Management

Driving

Intelligent Traction Management

The Intelligent Traction Management optimizes vehicle performance to help you
drive on various surfaces. The system has available modes to select from: Normal
and Snow.
Press the SNOW button to select the appropriate mode. The mode you select
appears on the driver information interface. When the vehicle is turned off and
restarted, Intelligent Traction Management mode will revert to Normal.

SNOW Button

Normal
Provides balanced
driving performance
on most road
surfaces.

Snow
Use when driving on
snowy road surfaces.

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Cruise Control

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Driving

Cruise Control

Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.

Cruise Control

It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.

When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.

While in the ECON mode, it may take relatively more
time to accelerate to maintain the set speed.

Cruise control is not available when the snow mode
is in operation.

WARNING

Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.

When to use

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Gear positions for cruise control:
In

(

D or

(

Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.

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Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~

How to use

CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.

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Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.

* Not available on all models

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Cruise Control

Driving

Take your foot off the pedal and press the –/SET button when you reach the desired
speed. The moment you release the –/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise
control begins. The CRUISE CONTROL appears on the driver information interface.

During cruise control, Straight Driving Assist Function is activated. This control
function is an EPS function and it helps reduce the steering effort to keep the
steering angle on a straight road with cants.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

–/SET Button

On when cruise control begins

Press and release

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Cruise Control

Driving

Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or –/SET button on the
steering wheel.

• 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. This speed is then set.

To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

You can set the vehicle speed using the –/SET button
on the steering wheel when adjusting the speed with
the accelerator and brake pedals.

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To Cancel

To decrease speed

To increase speed

To Cancel

Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+
button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.

You cannot set or resume in the following situations:

•

When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)

•

When the CRUISE button is turned off

At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.

CRUISE
Button

CANCEL
Button

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Front Sensor Camera

Driving

Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems such as LKAS, RDM, ACC, and CMBS

, is designed to

detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate its functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, the hood, or the front grill that could
obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replace the windshield with a
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making
even minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Sensor
Camera

* Not available on all models

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Front Sensor Camera

Driving

Front Sensor Camera

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Driving

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

ACC can not be activated if Intelligent Traction
Management setting is snow.

WARNING

Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.

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

WARNING

ACC has limited braking capability.

When your vehicle speed drops below 22
mph (35 km/h), ACC will automatically
cancel and no longer will apply your
vehicle’s brakes.

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

When to use

The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.

The radar sensor is inside
the front grille.

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Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control: Desired speed in
a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~

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Gear positions for adaptive cruise control: In

(

D or

(

* Not available on all models

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Driving

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How to activate the system

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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

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

2 Front Sensor Camera

P. 564

The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the Collision
Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

2 Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

P. 610

How to use

ACC is on in the driver
information interface.
Adaptive cruise control is
ready to use.

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Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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Driving

Take your foot off the pedal and press down the –/SET button when you reach the
desired speed. The moment you release the button, the set speed is fixed, and ACC
begins.

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

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

ACC may not work properly under certain conditions.

2 ACC Conditions and Limitations P. 571

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

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

Do not use ACC 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 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.

On when adaptive cruise control
begins

–/SET Button

Press and release

Set Vehicle
Speed

Set Vehicle

Interval

* Not available on all models

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Driving

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There is a vehicle ahead

ACC monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC range. If a vehicle is detected
doing so, the ACC system maintains or decelerates your vehicle’s set speed in order
to keep the vehicle’s set following-interval from the vehicle ahead.

2 To Set or Change Following-interval P. 573

When a vehicle whose speed is slower than
your set speed is detected in front of you, your
vehicle starts to slow down.

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When in Operation

When in Operation

If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if
another vehicle cuts in front of you, the beeper
sounds, a message appears on the driver information
interface.
Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate
interval from the vehicle ahead.

Even if the interval between your vehicle and the
vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC may start
accelerating your vehicle under the following
circumstances:

•

The vehicle ahead of you is going at almost the
same speed as, or faster than, your vehicle.

•

A vehicle that cuts in front of you is going faster
than your vehicle, gradually increasing the interval
between the vehicles.

Beep

ACC Range: 394 ft. (120 m)

A vehicle icon appears on the
driver information interface.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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There is no vehicle ahead

Your vehicle maintains the set speed without
having to keep your foot on the brake or
accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected
ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at
the set speed, ACC accelerates your vehicle to
the set speed, and then maintains it.

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When you depress the accelerator pedal

You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or
visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC range.
ACC stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the
system resumes an appropriate speed for keeping the following-interval while a
vehicle ahead is within the ACC range.

When in Operation

You can also set the system to beep when a vehicle in
front of you comes in and goes out of the ACC
detecting range. Change the ACC Forward Vehicle
Detect Beep setting.

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Limitations
You may need to use the brake to maintain a safe
interval when using ACC. Additionally, ACC may not
work properly under certain conditions.

2 ACC Conditions and Limitations P. 571

A vehicle icon with dotted-line
contour appears on the driver
information interface.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Driving

The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. Other
conditions may reduce some of the ACC functions.

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Environmental conditions

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

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Roadway conditions

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

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Vehicle conditions

• The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the front grille is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.

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ACC Conditions and Limitations

ACC Conditions and Limitations

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.

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 MAIN
button and take your vehicle to a dealer.

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 mounted onto a bump, curb, chock,
embankment, etc.

•

You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.

•

Your vehicle has a frontal collision.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Driving

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Detection limitations

• A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
• The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle 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 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 or 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 in front of you is

significantly large.

• An oncoming vehicle suddenly comes in front of you.
• Your vehicle abruptly crosses over in front of an oncoming vehicle.
• When driving through a narrow iron bridge.
• When the vehicle ahead of you brakes suddenly.
• When the vehicle ahead of you has a unique shape.
• When your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on one edge of the lane.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Driving

Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or –/SET buttons on the
steering wheel.

• Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by

about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.

• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or decreases by about

5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.

Press the (interval) button to change the
ACC following-interval.
Each time you press the button, the following-
interval (the interval behind a vehicle detected
ahead of you) setting cycles through short,
middle, long, and extra long following-
intervals.

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower
than your increased set speed, ACC may not
accelerate your vehicle. This is to maintain the set
interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

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

2 Units P. 128

You can set the vehicle speed using the –/SET button
on the steering wheel when adjusting the speed with
the accelerator and brake pedals.

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To Set or Change Following-interval

To increase speed

To decrease speed

Interval Button

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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Determine the most appropriate following-interval setting based on your specific
driving conditions. Be sure to adhere to any following-interval requirements set by
local regulation.

The higher your vehicle’s following-speed is, the longer the short, middle, long or
extra long following-interval becomes. See the following examples for your
reference.

Vehicle Interval

When the Set Speed is:

50 mph (80 km/h)

65 mph (104 km/h)

Short

83 feet

25 meters

1.1 sec

100 feet

31 meters

1.1 sec

Middle

110 feet

33 meters

1.5 sec

137 feet

42 meters

1.5 sec

Long

154 feet

47 meters

2.1 sec

200 feet

61 meters

2.1 sec

Extra
Long

204 feet

62 meters

2.8 sec

265 feet

81 meters

2.8 sec

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Driving

To cancel ACC, do any of the following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
• Depress the brake pedal.

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Automatic cancellation

The beeper sounds and a message appears on the driver information interface when
ACC is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC to
automatically cancel:
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• When the radar sensor inside the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS or VSA® or CMBS

is activated.

• When the ABS or VSA® system indicator comes on.
• When you manually apply the parking brake.
• When the detected vehicle within the ACC range is too close to your vehicle.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including

the windshield, gets dirty.

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To Cancel

To Cancel

Resuming the prior set speed: After you have
canceled ACC, you can resume the prior set speed
while it is still displayed. Press the RES/+ button
when driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more.

The set speed cannot be set or resumed when ACC
has been turned off using the MAIN button. Press
the MAIN button to activate the system, then set the
desired speed.

MAIN
Button

CANCEL
Button

Automatic cancellation

Even though ACC has been automatically canceled,
you can still resume the prior set speed. Wait until the
condition that caused ACC to cancel improves, then
press the RES/+ button.

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