Honda Accord (2024 year). Manual in english - page 10

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, the blind spot information
system has limitations. Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes. Overreliance on the
blind spot information system may result in a
collision.

Have your vehicle checked by a dealer in the
following situations:

•

The rear bumper or area around the radar sensors
is strongly impacted.

•

The indicator does not come on even if a vehicle in
the alert zone should have been detected.

•

The rear bumper or any system components need
to be repaired.

If the rear bumper or any system components are
repaired, the system will revert to alert zone 1 only
until it is able to adapt and expand to alert zone 1
and 2.

For proper blind spot information system operation:

•

Always keep the rear bumper and area around the
radar sensors clean.

•

Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.

Radar Sensors: underneath the

rear bumper corners

: Alert Zone 1

: Alert Zone 2

* Not available on all models

When Driving

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When the system detects a vehicle

Blind spot information system alert indicator:
Located on the outside door mirror on both
sides.

Comes on when:

•

A vehicle approaches you from behind to
overtake you at a speed difference of no
more than about 31 mph (50 km/h).

•

You pass a vehicle at a speed difference of
no more than about 12 mph (20 km/h).

Blinks and a beeper sounds when:

You use the turn signal lever to signal a turn in
the direction of the detected vehicle while the
blind spot information system alert indicator is
on.

The beeper sounds three times.

Switching the Display

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur:

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
does not come on and the

Blind spot

information system not available

message

appears on the driver information interface.

•

The blind spot information system alert indicator
may come on even with the message displayed.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire
pressure/TPMS

, safety support, and parking brake

and brake system (amber) indicators may come on in
amber along with a message in the driver information
interface when you set the power mode to ON after
reconnecting the 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.

Comes On

Blinks

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Blind Spot Information System

Driving

You can turn the system on and off using the driver information interface.

P. 112

Safety Support

P. 121

The blind spot information system will stay on the previously selected on or off
setting each time you start the engine.

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Blind Spot Information System On and Off

You can change the settings for the blind spot
information system.

* Not available on all models

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Blind Spot Information System

Driving

The blind spot information system alert indicator may not come on under the
following conditions:

•

There is a large speed difference between your vehicle and the vehicle in the
adjacent lane.

•

A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

•

An object not detected by the radar sensors approaches or passes your vehicle.

•

The vehicle driving in the adjacent lane is a motorcycle or other small vehicle.

The blind spot information system may not operate correctly under the following
conditions:

•

Making a turn at an intersection.

•

Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.

•

An object that does not reflect radio waves well or a motorcycle is in the alert
zone.

•

Driving on a curved road.

•

A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent lane.

•

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

•

The rear bumper or the area around the radar sensors is covered by dirt, mud,
snow, ice, etc.

•

The rear bumper or the area around the radar sensors has been damaged or
deformed.

•

In bad weather (heavy rain, snow, and fog).

•

Making a short turn or driving on a bumpy road that slightly tilts the vehicle.

•

An object such as a bicycle rack is attached to the rear of the vehicle.

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Honda Sensing

Assists with functions such as acceleration, braking, and steering in order to reduce
the burden on the driver, as well as avoid or reduce the severity of collisions.

Honda Sensing

has the following functions.

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The functions which do not require switch operations to activate

•

Road Departure Mitigation System

P. 330

•

P. 342

•

Traffic Sign Recognition System

P. 390

•

Auto High-Beam

P. 171

•

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

P. 323

•

Cross Traffic Monitor

P. 411

•

Driver Attention Monitor

P. 117

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The functions which require switch operations to activate

•

P. 350

•

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

P. 370

•

Traffic Jam Assist

P. 381

* Not available on all models

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Button

Press to activate standby mode for ACC with
Low Speed Follow.
Or press to cancel the system.

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LKAS Button

Press to activate standby mode for LKAS and
Traffic Jam Assist.
Or press to cancel these systems.

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CANCEL Button

Press to cancel ACC with Low Speed Follow.

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Interval Button

Press to change the ACC with Low Speed
Follow following-interval.

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RES/+/SET/− Switch

Press the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up to set or

resume the ACC with Low Speed Follow or
increase the vehicle speed. Press the

RES/+

SET/−

switch down to set the ACC with Low

Speed Follow or decrease the vehicle speed.

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Operation Switches for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

with Low Speed Follow/Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)/
Traffic Jam Assist

Interval Button

Button

LKAS Button

CANCEL

Button

RES/+

SET/−

Switch

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You can see the current state of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), and Traffic Jam Assist.

Indicates that ACC with Low Speed Follow
is ready to be activated.

•

Green, White/Green: The system is on.

White/Green indicates that a vehicle is
not detected ahead.

•

White: The system is standby.

•

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

Indicates that LKAS or Traffic Jam Assist is
ready to be activated.

•

Green: The system is on.

•

White: The system is standby.

•

Amber: There is a problem with the system.

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

•

Green lines: The system is on.

•

White lines: Traffic lane lines are detected.

•

Amber line: Lane departure is detected.

Indicates whether or not a vehicle is
detected ahead.

•

Control target vehicle: White and outlined
in green

•

Outside of control target vehicle: Gray

Indicates that ACC with Low Speed Follow
shows the set vehicle speed.

Indicates that ACC with Low Speed Follow
shows the set vehicle interval.

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

The system can assist you when it determines there is a possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a vehicle (including motorcycles) ahead from behind, an oncoming
vehicle in front, a pedestrian, or someone riding a bicycle (moving bicycle).
The CMBS

is designed to alert you when the potential for a collision is determined,

as well as assist in reducing speed, avoiding collisions, and reducing collision
severity.

Conditions and Limitations

Important Safety Reminder

The CMBS

is designed to reduce the severity of an

unavoidable collision. It does not prevent collisions
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

may not activate or may not detect a

vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain
conditions:

CMBS

P. 335

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

Radar Sensor

P. 398

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

Conditions and Limitations

P. 396

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Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

Driving

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How the system works

The CMBS

will be canceled when your vehicle stops or the system determines

there no longer is the potential for a collision.
The CMBS

may also be canceled when a driver operates the steering wheel and

the brake or accelerator pedal to avoid a collision.

How the system works

The camera in the CMBS

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.

CMBS

P. 335

A front sensor

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) or above and will search for a vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle

in front of you.

The CMBS

activates when:

●

The speed difference between your vehicle and a vehicle, pedestrian, or moving

bicycle detected in front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a

chance of a collision.

●

Your vehicle drives at about 18 mph (30 km/h) or less and there is a chance of a

frontal collision with a detected oncoming vehicle when you turn left at an

intersection.

●

Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and the system determines

there is a chance of a collision with:

- An oncoming or stationary vehicle detected in front of you.

- A pedestrian or moving bicycle detected in front of you.

When to use

The radar sensor is

behind the Honda

emblem on the

front grille.

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When the system activates

You can change the distance (

Long

Normal

Short

) between vehicles at which the

system’s earliest collision alert will come on.

Switching the Display

P. 126

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

collision is avoided.

Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change

lanes, etc.)

Visual Alerts

Beep

Audible Alert

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

may not go through all of

the stages before initiating the last stage.

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Collision Alert Stages

Distance between vehicles

CMBS

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

—

Stage

two

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

Visual and audible alerts.

Lightly applied

Stage

three

The CMBS

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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)

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You can turn the system on and off using the driver information interface.

P. 112

Safety Support

P. 121

The CMBS

is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off

the last time you drove the vehicle.

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CMBS

On and Off

Conditions and Limitations

You cannot turn the CMBS

off while driving.

The CMBS

may automatically shut off, and the

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

CMBS

P. 335

When the CMBS

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 fully depressed.

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire
pressure/TPMS

, safety support, and parking brake

and brake system (amber) indicators may come on in
amber along with a message in the driver information
interface when you set the power mode to ON after
reconnecting the 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.

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

* Not available on all models

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)

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In the following situations, the radar sensor or camera may be unable to correctly
detect vehicles, pedestrians, moving bicycles, or road conditions, potentially causing
the CMBS

to operate improperly.

P. 396

Radar Sensor

P. 398

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Environmental conditions

•

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

•

Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the 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 pedestrians, moving bicycles or 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, moving bicycles 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.

•

Driving through an area where there are objects that strongly reflect radio waves
onto vehicles, pedestrians, or moving bicycles.

•

Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

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CMBS

Conditions and Limitations

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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 (incorrect sizes, varied sizes 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 Honda emblem on the front grille gets dirty.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

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Examples of limitations on the correct detection of the camera due to the
condition of the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicles, pedestrians, or
moving bicycles

•

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

•

The vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle
suddenly cuts in front of or jumps out in front of you.

•

The bicycle is stopped.

•

The oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead of you is sideways or facing diagonally.

•

When the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle
blends in with the background, preventing the system from recognizing it.

•

When several pedestrians are moving ahead of you in a group.

•

When several bicycles are moving ahead of you in a group.

•

When a pedestrian or moving bicycle crosses the road too quickly.

•

A pedestrian or moving bicycle approaches from the opposite direction.

•

The headlights of the vehicle ahead of you or oncoming vehicle are lit on one side
or not lit on either side in a dark place.

•

When part of a pedestrian (heads, limbs, etc.) is hidden by a load.

•

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

•

When the pedestrian is shorter than about 3.3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about
6.6 feet (2 meters) in height.

•

When the pedestrian is pushing a stroller or bicycle.

Make sure that all the tires are of the same specified
size, type and brand, and that they are evenly worn.
If you use tires of different sizes, types, brands, or
degree of wear, the system may not work properly.

Do not modify the suspension. Altering the height of
the vehicle may prevent the system from working
properly.

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)

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Examples of other limitations on detection or system operation

•

When the vehicle ahead of you is a small motorcycle, motorcycle with a sidecar,
wheelchair, or other specially shaped vehicle.

•

When a vehicle is lower in the rear than the front such as trucks that are not
carrying a load, or a narrow vehicle.

•

When the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrian or moving bicycle
is not in front of the vehicle.

•

The speed difference between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you,
oncoming vehicle, pedestrian or moving bicycle is significantly large.

•

When the vehicle or moving bicycle in front of you slows suddenly.

•

When the driver operates the brake pedal and steering wheel to avoid a collision.

•

When you approach the vehicle ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrians or
moving bicycles while accelerating rapidly or operating the steering wheel (except
when turning left at an intersection etc.)

•

When the moving bicycle is a child-sized bicycle, folding bicycle, three-wheeler or
other bicycle with small tires, or a long bicycle like a tandem bicycle.

•

When the radar and camera cannot correctly identify the shape of the vehicle
ahead of you, oncoming vehicle, pedestrian, or moving bicycle.

•

When the minimum ground clearance of a vehicle ahead of you is extremely high.

•

When turning left or right and your turn signal is not activated in the same
direction you are turning.

*1: When there is a possibility of a frontal collision with the oncoming vehicle while turning
left, the CMBS

is activated. However, it may not be activated if you suddenly turn the

steering wheel.

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Automatic shutoff

The CMBS

may automatically shut itself off and the safety support indicator

(amber) comes and stays on when:

•

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

•

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

•

Driving with the parking brake applied.

•

The camera temperature gets too high.

•

The radar sensor temperature gets too high.

•

The front of the camera or radar sensor behind the Honda emblem is covered by
dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals, accessories, stickers, or film on the
windshield.

•

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

•

You are driving near an object or place that generates strong radio waves or
noise, such as a TV tower, broadcast station, power plant, or a vehicle equipped
with radar.

Once the conditions that caused the CMBS

to shut off improve or are addressed

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

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Even if there is little chance of a collision, the CMBS

may activate under the

following conditions.
Also, the system may activate if it detects a possibility of collision with pedestrians,
moving bicycles, or vehicles.

•

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

•

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

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With Little Chance of a Collision

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(CMBS

)

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•

When your vehicle approaches vehicles, pedestrians, or moving bicycles.

•

When vehicles, pedestrians, or moving bicycles are passing in front of you.

•

When you drive under a low structure or through a narrow gate at high speed.

•

When there are traffic signs or structures such as guard rails beside the road along
a curve.

•

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

•

When approaching stationary vehicles or walls, such as when parking.

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Road Departure Mitigation System

Alerts and helps assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle
crossing over detected lane markings, or approaching the outer edge of the
pavement (into grass or gravel border) or a detected oncoming vehicle.

The front sensor camera behind the rearview
mirror monitors left and right lane markings in
white or yellow, the outer edge of the
pavement (bordered by grass or gravel) or a
detected oncoming vehicles.
If your vehicle approaches any detected lane
markings, the outer edge of the pavement
(bordered by grass or gravel) or a detected
oncoming vehicles when the turn signals have
not been engaged, the system activates.

If the system cannot detect lane markings
(in white or yellow), no assistance will be
provided to avoid approaching oncoming
vehicles. In addition to a visual alert, the
system assists with steering and alerts you
with rapid steering wheel vibrations to
help you remain within the detected lane.

Road Departure Mitigation System

As a visual alert, the

Lane departure

message appears on the driver information
interface.

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How the System Works

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, the Road Departure
Mitigation system has limitations.
Overreliance on the Road Departure Mitigation
system may result in a collision. It is always your
responsibility to keep the vehicle within your driving
lane.

The Road Departure Mitigation system alerts you
when the system detects that you are approaching
the outer edge of the pavement (into grass or gravel
border), an oncoming vehicle, or drifting into another
lane without using a turn signal.
The Road Departure Mitigation system may not detect
all lane markings or every instance of lane drift.
The Road Departure Mitigation system may not
detect that you are approaching the outer edge of
the pavement (bordered by grass or gravel) or an
oncoming vehicle.
The Road Departure Mitigation system may not be
able to assist you depending on weather, speed or
road conditions.

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

Road Departure Mitigation system
Conditions and Limitations

P. 396

The Road Departure Mitigation system may not work
properly or may work improperly under the certain
conditions:

P. 346

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Driving

The system cancels assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid
crossing over detected lane markings or approaching the outer edge of the
pavement (into grass or gravel border) or an oncoming vehicle.

If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system
beeps to alert you.

Road Departure Mitigation System

There are times when you may not notice the Road
Departure Mitigation system functions due to your
operation of the vehicle, or road surface conditions.

You can change the settings for the Road Departure
Mitigation system.
If LKAS is off, the message below may appear if the
system has determined that there is a possibility of
your vehicle crossing over detected lane markings,
the outer edge of the pavement (into a grass or
gravel border) or oncoming vehicle.

Switching the Display

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Driving

The system activates when all of the following conditions are met:

•

The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).

•

The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road.

•

The turn signals are off.

•

The system makes a determination that the driver is not actively accelerating,
braking, or steering.

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How the System Activates

How the System Activates

The Road Departure Mitigation system may
automatically shut off and the safety support
indicator (amber) comes and stays on.

Indicators

P. 84

The Road Departure Mitigation system function can
be impacted when the vehicle is:

•

Driven on the inside edge of a curve, or outside of
a lane.

•

Driven in a narrow lane.

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You can turn the system on and off using the driver information interface.

P. 112

Safety Support

P. 121

The Road Departure Mitigation system is in the previously selected on or off setting
each time you start the engine.

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Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off

Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off

When you have selected

Warning only

, the system

does not operate the steering wheel.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire
pressure/TPMS

, safety support, and parking brake

and brake system (amber) indicators may come on in
amber along with a message in the driver information
interface when you set the power mode to ON after
reconnecting the 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.

* Not available on all models

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Driving

The system may not properly detect lane markings (in white or yellow), the outer
edge of the pavement (into grass or gravel border) or an oncoming vehicle under
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below.

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Environmental conditions

•

There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.

•

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

•

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway.

•

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

•

Shadows of adjacent objects (trees, buildings, guard rails, vehicles, etc.) are
parallel to white (or yellow) lines.

•

Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the entrance or exit of a tunnel
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions,
lane lines, the road surface, or oncoming vehicles may not be illuminated).

•

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short, and
lane lines and the road surface are not visible.

•

The outer edge of the road is bordered by objects, materials, etc. other than grass
or gravel.

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Roadway conditions

•

Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.

•

Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road
repairs or old lane markings.

•

The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines, such as at an intersection or
crosswalk.

•

The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.

•

Part of the lane markings are hidden by an object, such as a vehicle.

•

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

•

Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

•

When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white
(or yellow) lines.

•

Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.

•

Driving on roads with double lane lines.

•

Driving on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Passing through an exit or an intersection.

•

The pavement is only partially visible due to snow or puddles on the road.

•

Driving on unpaved or rutted roads.

•

White (or yellow) lines are not recognized correctly due to road conditions such as
curves, twists, or hills.

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Vehicle conditions

•

When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.

•

The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals,
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

•

When the driver operates the brake pedal and steering wheel.

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

•

An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

•

The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the trunk or rear seats.

•

Tire chains are installed.

•

The suspension has been modified.

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Examples of limitations on detection due to the condition of oncoming
vehicles

•

The oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead of you is sideways.

•

The oncoming vehicle jumps out in front of you.

•

When the oncoming vehicle blends in with the background, preventing the
system from recognizing it.

•

The headlights of an oncoming vehicle are lit on one side or not lit on either side
in a dark place.

•

The distance between your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle is too short.

•

Part of the oncoming vehicle is not visible due to the vehicle ahead of you.

•

There are multiple oncoming lanes or turning lanes.

•

The vehicle in the adjacent lane is parked or moving at an extremely slow speed.

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Road Departure Mitigation System

Driving

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Examples of other limitations on detection or system operation

•

When the oncoming vehicle is specially-shaped.

•

When the camera cannot correctly identify the shape of the oncoming vehicle.

■

With Little Chance of a Collision

The Road Departure Mitigation system may activate in the below conditions.

•

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

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Driving

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow

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 Low Speed Follow slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your
vehicle’s brake lights will illuminate.

WARNING

Improper use of ACC with Low Speed

Follow can lead to a crash.

Use ACC with Low Speed Follow only when

driving on expressways or freeways and in

good road and weather conditions.

WARNING

ACC with Low Speed Follow 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 Low Speed Follow:

A vehicle is detected ahead

within ACC with Low Speed Follow range

– ACC with Low Speed Follow

operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).

No vehicle is detected within ACC with Low Speed Follow range

– ACC with

Low Speed Follow operates at the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.

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Shift position for ACC with Low Speed Follow: In

(

A front sensor

camera is located

behind the

rearview mirror.

The radar sensor is

behind the Honda

emblem on the

front grille.

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How to activate the system

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Important Reminder

As with any system, there are limits to ACC with Low
Speed Follow. Use the brake pedal whenever
necessary, and always keep a safe interval between
your vehicle and other vehicles.
While in ECON mode, it may take relatively more time
to accelerate to maintain the set speed.

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

Radar Sensor

P. 398

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

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

P. 396

WARNING

Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped

while the ACC with Low Speed Follow

system is operating can result in the vehicle

moving without operator control.

A vehicle that moves without operator

control can cause a crash, resulting in

serious injury or death.

Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is

stopped by ACC with Low Speed Follow.

How to use

■

Press the

button on the

steering wheel.

(white) is on in the gauge

ACC with Low Speed Follow 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

RES/+

SET/−

switch up or down when you reach the desired

speed. The moment you release the

RES/+

SET/−

switch, the set speed is fixed, and

ACC with Low Speed Follow begins.

When you use ACC with Low Speed Follow, 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.

When driving slower than about 25 mph (40 km/h):

If the vehicle is moving

and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the switch 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.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

The radar sensor for ACC with Low Speed Follow is
shared with the collision mitigation braking system

(CMBS

Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations

P. 330

ACC with Low Speed Follow may not work properly
under certain conditions.

P. 358

When not using ACC with Low Speed Follow: Turn
off adaptive cruise by pressing the

button.

Do not use ACC with Low Speed Follow under the
following conditions:

•

On roads with frequent lane change or continuous
stop and go traffic, ACC with Low Speed Follow
cannot keep an appropriate distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.

•

On roads with sharp turns.

•

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

•

On roads with bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.),
ACC with Low Speed Follow may not detect the
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you properly.

On when ACC with Low Speed Follow begins

Up or down

RES/+

SET/−

Switch

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Driving

When ACC with Low Speed Follow starts
operating, the vehicle icon, interval bars, and
set speed appear on the gauge.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

•

On roads with slippery or icy surfaces. The wheels
may spin out and your vehicle may lose the control
on the condition.

•

On roads with steep uphill or steep downhill slopes.

•

On roads with undulating slopes.

To Set the Vehicle Speed

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire
pressure/TPMS

, safety support, and parking brake

and brake system (amber) indicators may come on in
amber along with a message in the driver information
interface when you set the power mode to ON after
reconnecting the 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.

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