Honda e (2021 year). Manual in english - page 32

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Honda Sensing

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Sonar Sensors

Driving

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Location and range of sensors

The sonar sensors are situated in the front and rear bumpers.

Models with Honda Parking Pilot

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Sonar Sensors

499

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Honda Sensing

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Sonar Sensors

Driving

While Honda Parking Pilot is in operation, the sensors located on the sides of the 
front and rear bumpers can also operate.

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Sensor Range

500

Driving

Braking

Brake System

Use the electric parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the 
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.

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To apply

The electric parking brake can be applied any 
time the vehicle has 12-volt battery, no matter 
which position the power mode is in.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently 
and securely.

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The indicator in the switch comes on.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) comes on.

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To release

The power mode must be in ON in order to 
release the electric parking brake.

1.

Depress the brake pedal.

2.

Press the electric parking brake switch.

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The indicator in the switch goes off.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) goes off.

Manually releasing the parking brake using 
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and 
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.

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Parking Brake

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Brake System

When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a 
whirring sound from the power system 
compartment. This is because the brake system is in 
operation, and it is normal.

1

Parking Brake

You may hear the electric parking brake system 
motor operating from the rear wheel area when you 
apply or release the electric parking brake. This is 
normal.

The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric 
parking brake system operation when you apply or 
release the electric parking brake. This is normal.

You cannot apply or release the electric parking 
brake if the 12-volt battery goes dead.

2

If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead

 P. 651

If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake 
switch while driving, the brakes on all four 
wheels are applied by the electric servo brake 
system until the vehicle comes to a stop. The 
electric parking brake then applies, and the 
switch should be released.

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Electric Parking Brake Switch

a

Electric Parking Brake Switch

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Braking

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Brake System

Driving

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Automatic parking brake feature operation

If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:

•

The parking brake is applied automatically when you set the power mode to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

•

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and brake 
system indicator is on.

2

Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

 P. 502

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To release automatically

Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the electric parking brake.
Use the accelerator pedal to release the electric parking brake when you are starting 
the vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more 
accelerator input to release.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator goes off.

The electric parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator 
pedal when:

•

You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.

•

The power system is on.

•

The transmission is not in 

(

P

 or 

(

N

.

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Parking Brake

In the following situations, the electric parking brake 
automatically operates.

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When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake 
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while 
your vehicle is stopped and brake hold is applied.

•

When the power system is turned off, while brake 
hold is applied.

•

When there is a problem with the brake hold 
system while brake hold is applied.

•

When the vehicle stops more than 10 minutes 
while ACC with Low Speed Follow is activated.

•

When the driver's seat belt is unfastened while 
your vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with 
Low Speed Follow.

•

When the power system is turned off, while ACC 
with Low Speed Follow is activated.

If the electric parking brake cannot be released 
automatically, release it manually.

When the vehicle is travelling uphill, the accelerator 
pedal may need to be pressed farther to 
automatically release the electric parking brake.

The electric parking brake cannot be released 
automatically while the following indicator is on:

•

Transmission system indicator

a

Accelerator Pedal

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Braking

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Brake System

502

Driving

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the power mode set to ON, carry out the following steps to either activate or 
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.

1.

Change the shift position to 

(

P

.

2.

Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up the electric parking brake switch.

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Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator has come on.

3.

Pull up and hold the parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping sound, 
release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.

4.

When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the 
switch.

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Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.

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One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.

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When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will 
remain applied after you turn off the power system.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator is on.

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature for when having your vehicle 
towed. You can follow the procedure explained below.

1.

Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.

2.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) and then within 2 seconds push 
down the electric parking brake switch.

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Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.

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Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off the 
automatic brake hold system.

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To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake and 
brake system indicator is on.

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Parking Brake

The electric parking brake may not be released 
automatically while the following indicators are on:

•

Brake system indicator

•

VSA system indicator

•

ABS

 indicator

•

Supplemental restraint system indicator

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in 
place if applied.
When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and 
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is 
deactivated.
Also, when putting your vehicle through a 
conveyortype car wash or when having your vehicle 
towed, deactivate the automatic parking brake 
feature and leave the parking brake released.

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Braking

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Brake System

Driving

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system 
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an 
emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering 
control when braking very hard.

2

Brake Assist System

 P. 508

2

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

 P. 507

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Foot Brake

1

Foot Brake

Check the brakes after driving through deep water, 
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If 
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the 
pedal several times.

If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when 
applying the brakes, the brake pads need to be 
replaced. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Applying constant pressure to the brakes while going 
down a long hill can cause the brakes to heat up, 
resulting in a loss of stopping power. Therefore, 
when descending a long hill, release the accelerator 
pedal and allow regenerative braking to slow the 
vehicle down. To adjust the rate of deceleration, use 
the deceleration paddle selector.
When the high voltage battery has fully recharged 
regenerative braking may not be possible.

2

POWER/CHARGE Gauge

 P. 154

2

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge

 

P. 154

2

Deceleration Paddle Selector

 P. 395

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while 
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause 
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad 
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

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Braking

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Brake System

504

Driving

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is 
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at 
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

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Turning on the system

Fasten your seat belt properly, then start the 
power system. Press the automatic brake hold 
button.

•

The automatic brake hold system indicator 
comes on. The system is turned on.

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Automatic Brake Hold

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Automatic Brake Hold

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WARNING

Activating the automatic brake hold system 
on steep hills or slippery roads may still 
allow the vehicle to move if you remove 
your foot from the brake pedal.

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may 
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or 
death.

Never activate the automatic brake hold 
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from 
moving when stopped on a steep hill or 
slippery roads.

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WARNING

Using the automatic brake hold system to 
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle 
unexpectedly moving.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may 
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or 
death.

Never leave the vehicle when braking is 
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold 
and always park the vehicle by putting the 
transmission in 

(

P

 and applying the parking 

brake.

a

Automatic Brake Hold Button

b

Comes On

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Braking

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Brake System

Driving

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Activating the system

Depress the brake pedal to come to a 
complete stop. The transmission must not be 
in 

(

P

 or 

(

R

.

•

The automatic brake hold indicator comes 
on. Braking is kept for up to 10 minutes.

•

Release the brake pedal after the automatic 
brake hold indicator comes on.

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Cancelling the system

Depress the accelerator pedal while the 
transmission is in a position other than 

(

P

 or 

(

N

. The system is cancelled and the vehicle 

starts to move.

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The automatic brake hold indicator goes 
off. The system continues to be on.

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Automatic Brake Hold

While the system is activated, you can turn off the 
power system or park the vehicle through the same 
procedure as you normally do.

2

When Stopped

 P. 510

Whether the system is on, or the system is activated, 
the automatic brake hold turns off once the power 
system is off.

a

Brake Pedal

b

On

c

Comes On

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Accelerator Pedal

b

On

c

Goes Off

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Braking

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Brake System

506

Driving

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The system automatically cancels when:

•

You engage the electric parking brake.

•

You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into 

(

P

 or 

(

R

.

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The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:

•

Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

•

The power system is turned off.

•

There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic 
brake hold button again.

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The automatic brake hold system 
indicator goes off.

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold 
while the system is in operation, press the 
automatic brake hold button with the brake 
pedal depressed.

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold 
system before using an automated car wash.

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves 
while the automatic brake hold system is in 
operation.

a

Automatic Brake Hold Button

b

Goes Off

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Braking

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Driving

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Helps to prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you to retain steering 
control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also 
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always 
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as 
“stomp and steer.”

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ABS operation

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake 
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to 
press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel 
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:

•

Wet or snow covered roads.

•

Roads paved with stone.

•

Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.

When the vehicle speed goes under 10 km/h (6 mph), the ABS stops.

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ABS

1

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tyre 
of the wrong size or type.

If the 

ABS

 indicator comes on while driving, there 

may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a 
possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have 
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing 
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is 
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to 
skidding and loss of steering control.

In the following cases, your vehicle may need more 
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:

•

You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces, 
such as gravel or snow.

•

The tyres are equipped with tyre chains.

The following may be observed with the ABS system:

•

Motor sounds coming from the motor

compartment when the brakes are applied, or when 
system checks are being performed after the power 
system has been turned on and while the vehicle is 
accelerates.

•

Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when 
ABS activates.

These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS 
systems and are no cause for concern.

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Braking

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Brake Assist System

Driving

Brake Assist System

Is designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress 
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

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Brake assist system operation

Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

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Braking

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Emergency Stop Signal

Driving

Emergency Stop Signal

Activates when you brake hard while driving at 60 km/h (37 mph) or above to alert 
drivers behind you about sudden braking by rapidly flashing hazard warning lights. 
This may help to alert drivers behind you to take appropriate means to avoid a 
possible collision with your vehicle.

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When the system activates:

The hazard warning lights stop flashing when:

•

You release the brake pedal.

•

The ABS is deactivated.

•

Your vehicle’s decelerating speed becomes moderate.

•

You press the hazard warning button.

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Emergency Stop Signal

The emergency stop signal is not a system that can 
prevent a possible rear-end collision caused by your 
hard braking. It flashes the hazard warning lights at 
the time you are braking hard. It is always 
recommended to avoid hard braking unless it is 
absolutely necessary.

The emergency stop signal does not activate with the 
hazard warning button pressed in.

If the ABS stops working for a certain period during 
braking, the emergency stop signal may not activate 
at all.

a

Hard Braking

b

Brake Lights Come On

c

Hazard Warning Lights Flash

d

Hazard Warning Indicators Blink

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Driving

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

1.

Depress the brake pedal firmly.

2.

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

3.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

4.

Turn off the power system.

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The parking brake and brake system indicator goes off in about 30 seconds.

Always set the electric parking brake firmly, in particular if you are parked on an 
incline.

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Parking Your Vehicle

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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 shift position indicator.

1

When Stopped

NOTICE

The following can damage the driveline:

•

Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals 
simultaneously.

•

Changing to 

(

P

 before the vehicle stops 

completely.

When facing uphill, do not hold the vehicle by 
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so may cause the power system to overheat 
and fail.

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Parking Your Vehicle

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When Stopped

Driving

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When Stopped

In extremely cold temperatures, the electric parking 
brake may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures 
are expected, do not apply the electric 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 Your Vehicle

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Parking Sensor System

Driving

Parking Sensor System

The corner, side

*

 and centre sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the 

beeper, audio/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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Parking Sensor System

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.

•

Obstacles immediately in front of the bumper.

Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.

a

Front Corner Sensors

b

Rear Corner Sensors

c

Front Centre Sensors

d

Rear Centre Sensors

e

Side Sensors (Models with Honda Parking Pilot)

* Not available on all models

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Parking Your Vehicle

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Parking Sensor System

Driving

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Parking sensor system on and off

The 

 icon is in the safety config of the 

audio/information screen.
To disable parking sensor, press the 

 

icon.

2

Driver Assist System On and Off

 P. 326

The front corner, rear centre and rear corner 
sensors start to detect an obstacle when the 
transmission is in 

(

R

, and the vehicle speed is 

less than 8 km/h (5 mph).

The front corner and front centre sensors start 
to detect an obstacle when the transmission is 
in any position other than 

(

P

 or 

(

R

, and the 

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

When Honda Parking Pilot is in operation, the Parking Sensor System will turn on, 
and all parking sensors will start to monitor obstacles while the vehicle speed is less 
than 8 km/h (5 mph).

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Parking Sensor System

When the vehicle is moving forward at 8 km/h 
(5 mph) or less, the system detects any obstacles in 
front of the vehicle and the forward camera image 
will display as the distance between them decreases.

2

Multi-View Camera

*

 P. 523

When the obstacle is no longer detected or it is 
located between a detection range and a non-
detection range, the display will return to the 
previous screen.
You can customize whether or not to display the 
forward camera image when an obstacle is detected.

2

Customized Features

 P. 327

Models with Multi-View Camera

a

Parking Sensor Indicator 
(green)

b

Parking Sensor Icon

* Not available on all models