Honda Civic (2024 year). Manual in english

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Assistive driving power suppression

When the vehicle is stopped or moving at less than 6 mph (10 km/h) and there is an
obstacle such as a wall detected near the front of or back of the vehicle, if the
accelerator pedal is depressed more than necessary, the system will inform you with
a visual and audible alert. At the same time, the system will prevent sudden forward
or backwards movement by limiting the output of the engine, then assistive braking
will activate when you get closer to the obstacle.

Assistive driving power suppression will not activate in the following situations.
When moving forward:
When on a steep slope or the shift position is in

(

, or

(

When reversing:
When on a steep slope or the shift position is in a position other than

(

If the only rear sensors are turned off using the parking sensor system, the assistive
driving power suppression will not work when reversing.

Turning off All Rear Sensors

P. 624

Audible Alert

Beep

Accidental depression of
the accelerator/Limiting
the output of the engine

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Driving

When you turn the system on and off, do the
following.

Press the safety support switch.

Roll the right selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.

A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the

symbol changes to green

when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the

symbol changes to gray when the system
is off.

The system 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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System On and Off

System On and Off

You can also select safety support content from the
driver information interface.

Driver Information Interface Right Side
Area (B-type Meter)

P. 151

The system may temporarily turn off after
reconnecting the battery.
The system will automatically turn ON after the
vehicle has been moving at over 12 mph (20 km/h)
for some time.
If the system does not turn on, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

Right
Selector
Wheel

Safety Support Switch

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Conditions for assistive driving power suppression.

•

When the accelerator is no longer depressed.

•

When the accelerator is depressed for approximately four seconds.

•

When the brake pedal is depressed.

Conditions for assistive braking cancellation.

•

A certain amount of time has passed since activation.

The system may not operate correctly in the following conditions:

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Examples of obstacles the sonar sensor cannot detect

•

Obstacles that do not reflect sound waves well, such as people, snow, cloth,
sponges, etc.

•

Thin obstacles such as fences, bicycles, sign posts, etc.

•

Short or small obstacles.

•

Obstacles immediately in front of the bumper.

•

Moving objects or obstacles that suddenly enter the road.

•

Obstacles that are not perpendicular to the ground.

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Conditions for Cancellation

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Low Speed Braking Control System Conditions and Limitations

Conditions for Cancellation

After Low Speed Braking Control has activated once,
it will not activate again for the same obstacle.
They can be activated again after driving for a certain
distance after last activation.

Low Speed Braking Control activates separately when
moving forward and reversing. (For example, if it
activates when moving forward, it can be activated
again immediately if reversing.)
However, if assistive braking has been activated, in
order to activate assistive driving power suppression
again, it is necessary to drive for a certain distance to
reset the system.

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Examples of situations where the sonar sensor cannot detect obstacles

•

The sonar sensor is dirty (covered by snow, water, mud, etc.).

•

The vehicle is too hot or cold.

•

The steering wheel is turned sharply when approaching the obstacle at an angle.

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Examples of other cases where the system may not work correctly

•

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

•

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

•

Bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, snow, sandstorms, etc.

•

The ambient temperature/humidity is too high or low.

•

When going down a very steep slope.

•

When close to other vehicles with sonar sensors or other objects that emit
ultrasonic waves.

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Situations where the system may activate even without risk of a collision

•

When passing through short or narrow gates.

•

When driving on uneven surfaces, grassy areas, or places with steps.

•

When a sloped pillar or wall is protruding from a high position.

•

When there are obstacles next to the road.

•

When driving toward flags, curtains, tree branches, railroad crossing bars, etc.

•

When driving on flooded roads.

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Low Speed Braking Control

Using sonar sensors located on the front and rear bumpers, and the front grille, this
system can detect if there is danger of a potential collision with a wall or other
obstacle during normal driving. The system then assists in avoiding collisions and
reducing damage from impact through assistive braking.

Manual transmission models

Low Speed Braking Control

If the Low Speed Braking Control activates in a
situation where you do not want automatic brake
application (such as when the vehicle is between two
railroad crossing gates), simply press the brake pedal
to deactivate the system and then continue to drive
as intended.

WARNING

The Low Speed Braking Control System
cannot avoid all collisions and may not
reduce damage in each situation where the
accelerator is mistakenly or aggressively
pressed. Overreliance on the system may
result in a collision with serious injury or
death. Always check your surroundings,
your shift position, and your pedal use.
Driver remains responsible for safely
operating the vehicle.

* Not available on all models

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The Low Speed Braking Control provides a visual and audible alert when the vehicle
is moving between approximately 1 and 6 mph (2 and 10 km/h) and there is the
possibility of a collision with a detected wall or other obstacles, as well as providing
assistance with braking.

If the only rear sensors are turned off using the parking sensor system, the Low
Speed Braking Control will not work when reversing.

Turning off All Rear Sensors

P. 624

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How the System Works

Low Speed Braking Control

For directions on the proper handling of the sonar
sensors, please refer to the following page.

Sonar Sensors

P. 605

The vehicle will release the brake a few seconds after
the system is activated. Keep the brake pedal
depressed.

In order to prevent the system from activating when
not needed, always turn it off during vehicle
maintenance, when loading on ships, trucks, and so
on, or when using a chassis dynamometer, free
rollers for inspection or when washing the car in
conveyor type car wash machine.

If you put any accessories (such as a bicycle rack) on
or around the rear sensors, the Low Speed Braking
Control System may activate if it detects these
accessories as an obstacle. In this case, turn off the
rear sensor.

Turning off All Rear Sensors

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Audible Alert

Beep

The vehicle
applies brake

Driver
depresses
brake pedal

Remove
brake after
maintaining
stationary
position

Stop

* Not available on all models

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Driving

When you turn the system on and off, do the
following.

Press the safety support switch.

Roll the right selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.

A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the

symbol changes to green

when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the

symbol changes to gray when the system
is off.

The system 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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System On and Off

System On and Off

You can also select safety support content from the
driver information interface.

Driver Information Interface Right Side
Area (B-type Meter)

P. 151

Right
Selector
Wheel

Safety Support Switch

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A certain amount of time has passed since activation.

The system may not operate correctly in the following conditions:

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Examples of obstacles the sonar sensor cannot detect

•

Obstacles that do not reflect sound waves well, such as people, snow, cloth,
sponges, etc.

•

Thin obstacles such as fences, bicycles, sign posts, etc.

•

Short or small obstacles.

•

Obstacles immediately in front of the bumper.

•

Moving objects or obstacles that suddenly enter the road.

•

Obstacles that are not perpendicular to the ground.

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Examples of situations where the sonar sensor cannot detect obstacles

•

The sonar sensor is dirty (covered by snow, water, mud, etc.).

•

The vehicle is too hot or cold.

•

The steering wheel is turned sharply when approaching the obstacle at an angle.

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Conditions for Cancellation

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Low Speed Braking Control System Conditions and Limitations

Conditions for Cancellation

After Low Speed Braking Control has activated once,
it will not activate again for the same obstacle.
They can be activated again after driving for a certain
distance after last activation.

Low Speed Braking Control activates separately when
moving forward and reversing. (For example, if it
activates when moving forward, it can be activated
again immediately if reversing.)

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Examples of other cases where the system may not work correctly

•

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

•

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

•

Bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, snow, sandstorms, etc.

•

The ambient temperature/humidity is too high or low.

•

When going down a very steep slope.

•

When close to other vehicles with sonar sensors or other objects that emit
ultrasonic waves.

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Situations where the system may activate even without risk of a collision

•

When passing through short or narrow gates.

•

When driving on uneven surfaces, grassy areas, or places with steps.

•

When a sloped pillar or wall is protruding from a high position.

•

When there are obstacles next to the road.

•

When driving toward flags, curtains, tree branches, railroad crossing bars, etc.

•

When driving on flooded roads.

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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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 wide view 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.

Settings

P. 136

Customized Features

P. 380

As a visual alert, the

Lane departure

message appears on the driver information
interface.

*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter

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How the System Works

Road Departure Mitigation System

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.

The Road Departure Mitigation system is not activated
for about 15 seconds after the engine starts.

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

Front Wide View Camera

P. 603

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

Road Departure Mitigation system
Conditions and Limitations

P. 532

Amber line

* Not available on all models

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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.

Settings

P. 136

Customized Features

P. 380

* Not available on all models

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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. 90

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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Road Departure Mitigation System

Driving

When you turn the Road Departure Mitigation
system on and off, do the following.

Press the safety support switch.

Roll the left selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

Roll the right selector wheel to the

symbol and push it.

A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.

A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the

symbol changes to green

when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the

symbol changes to gray when the system
is off.

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

*1 : Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
*2 : Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

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Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off

Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off

You can also select safety support content from the
driver information interface.

Driver Information Interface (A-type
Meter)

P. 117

Driver Information Interface Right Side
Area (B-type Meter)

P. 151

When you have selected

Warning only

Warning

Only

from the customized options using the driver

information interface

or audio/information screen

the system does not operate the steering wheel.

Settings

P. 136

Customized Features

P. 380

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

/Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC)

, low tire pressure/TPMS

and

safety support indicators may come on in amber
along with a message in the gauge 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.

Safety Support Switch

Left Selector
Wheel

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

Right
Selector
Wheel

Safety Support Switch

Models with B-type meter

* Not available on all models

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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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Road Departure Mitigation system Conditions and Limitations

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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 interchange.

•

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.

* Not available on all models

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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.

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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.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

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 wide view camera is
located behind the rearview
mirror.

* Not available on all models

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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.

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

Front Wide View Camera

P. 603

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

ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations

P. 545

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

button.

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 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.

*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

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 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 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, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, Adaptive Cruise

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

and safety support indicators may

come on in amber along with a message in the gauge
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.

On when ACC with Low Speed Follow begins

Up or down

RES/+

SET/−

Switch

(green)

* Not available on all models

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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.

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.

Settings

P. 136

Speed/Distance Units

P. 135, 166

Customized Features

P. 380

Set Vehicle Speed

Set Vehicle Interval

Models with A-type meter

(green)

Set Vehicle Speed

Set Vehicle Interval

Models with B-type meter

(green)

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There is a vehicle ahead

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

To Set or Change Following-interval

P. 550

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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, a beeper sounds,
a message appears on the driver information
interface.

Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate
interval from the vehicle ahead.

Beep

ACC with Low Speed Follow Range: 394 ft. (120 m)

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Driving

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

Models with A-type meter

Outside of control target vehicle

Control target vehicle

Models with B-type meter

Control target vehicle: White
and outlined in green
Outside of control target vehicle:
Gray

A vehicle icon appears on the
gauge.

When in Operation

Even if the interval between your vehicle and the
vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC with Low Speed
Follow 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.

You can also set the system to beep when a vehicle in
front of you comes in and goes out of the ACC with
Low Speed Follow detecting range. A vehicle detect
beep on and off can be selected.

Settings

P. 136

Customized Features

P. 380

Limitations

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

ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations

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* Not available on all models

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

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Driving

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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 with Low Speed Follow
accelerates your vehicle to the set speed, and
then maintains it.

While driving down steep hills, ACC with Low
Speed Follow brakes to inhibit excessive
acceleration for maintaining the set speed.
However, the vehicle speed may become
faster than the set speed.

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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 with Low Speed Follow range.
ACC with Low Speed Follow stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the
accelerator pedal, the system resumes the set speed.
There are times when the vehicle speed will decrease when the accelerator pedal is
lightly applied.

When in Operation

•

ACC with Low Speed Follow may temporarily
control the interval between your vehicle and the
vehicle in adjacent lane or surroundings of your
vehicle depending on the road conditions (e.g.,
curves) or vehicle conditions (e.g., operating the
steering wheel or the vehicle location in the lane).

•

When the vehicle ahead of you moves away, such
as when entering an interchange or rest area, ACC
with Low Speed Follow may continue to maintain
the set following-interval for a short time.

A vehicle icon with line contour
appears on the gauge.

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

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Driving

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A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with Low Speed Follow range and
slows to a stop

Your vehicle also stops, automatically. The

Stopped

message appears on the gauge.

When the vehicle ahead of you starts again, if
you press the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up or

down, or depress the accelerator pedal, ACC
with Low Speed Follow will operate again
within the prior set speed.

Models with A-type meter

Models with B-type meter

(green)

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Driving

The system may automatically shut off under certain conditions. Some examples of
these conditions are listed below. Other conditions may reduce some of the ACC
with Low Speed Follow functions.

Front Wide View Camera

P. 603

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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
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

Strong light is reflected onto vehicles or road surfaces.

•

Water is sprayed by or snow blown from a vehicle ahead.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions,
the whole vehicle may not be illuminated).

•

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

■

ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations

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Honda Sensing

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Driving

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Roadway conditions

•

Driving on curvy, winding, undulating, or sloping roads.

•

Driving on rutted roads (snowy or unpaved roads, etc.).

•

Puddles or a film of water is on the road surface.

•

Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

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Vehicle conditions

•

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

•

Tire chains are installed.

•

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

•

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.

•

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.

•

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

•

The suspension has been modified.

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Examples of conditions under which the camera may not correctly detect
the vehicle ahead of you

•

A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.

•

The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.

•

When the vehicle ahead of you blends in with the background, preventing the
system from recognizing it.

•

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

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Honda Sensing

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Driving

■

Examples of conditions under which the system may not work properly

•

A vehicle ahead of you stops and the speed difference between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead of you is significantly large.

•

When the vehicle ahead of you slows suddenly.

•

When a vehicle ahead of you is specially-shaped.

•

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 your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on the edge of the lane.

•

When the vehicle ahead of you is a narrow vehicle such as a motorcycle.

•

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

•

When the camera cannot correctly identify the shape of the vehicle ahead of you.

Camera detects upper section of an empty carrier truck.

Continued

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Driving

Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the

RES/+

SET/−

switch on the steering

wheel.

•

Each time you press the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up or down, the vehicle speed is

increased or decreased by about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.

•

If you keep the

RES/+

SET/−

switch pressed up or down, the vehicle speed

increases or decreases by about 5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.

■

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 with Low Speed
Follow may not accelerate your vehicle. This is to
maintain the set interval between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead.

When you depress the accelerator pedal and then
press down and release the

RES/+

SET/−

switch, the

current speed of the vehicle is set.

To increase speed

To decrease speed

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