Honda Civic Hatchback (2024 year). Manual in english - page 18

Resuming the prior set speed: After you have
canceled ACC with Low Speed Follow, you can
activate the ACC with Low Speed Follow with the
prior set speed displayed on the gauge (in gray) by
pressing the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up even if the

vehicle is stopped.
When you turn the ACC with Low Speed Follow off
by pressing the

CANCEL

button or depressing the

brake pedal, the prior set speed is displayed on the
gauge in gray.
When pressing the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up, the ACC

with Low Speed Follow is activated with displayed
speed.
If the

indicator (white) is displayed and you press

the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up, but no prior set speed (in

gray) is displayed, the speed will be set to your
vehicle's current speed.

CANCEL

Button

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Automatic cancellation

The beeper sounds and a message appears on the driver information interface when
ACC with Low Speed Follow is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may
cause the ACC with Low Speed Follow to automatically cancel:

•

Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)

•

The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.

•

An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.

•

Driving on a mountainous road for extended periods, or driving off road.

•

Abrupt steering wheel movement.

•

When the ABS, VSA

, CMBS

, or Low Speed Braking Control

is activated.

•

When the VSA

system indicator comes on.

•

When the vehicle is stopped on a very steep slope.

•

When you manually apply the parking brake.

•

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

•

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

•

When the detected vehicle within the ACC with Low Speed Follow range is too
close to your vehicle.

•

When accelerating rapidly.

•

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

•

The vehicle is loaded heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.

•

When passing through a dark place, such as tunnel.

•

When the parking brake and brake system indicator (amber) comes on.

•

The vehicle has repeatedly applied the brakes to maintain the set speed (for
example, you are descending a long slope).

•

When the system doesn't detect any driving actions from the driver for a certain
amount of time while the LKAS is also activated.

The ACC with Low Speed Follow automatic cancellation can be also triggered by the
following causes. In these cases, the parking brake will be automatically applied.

•

The driver's seat belt is unfastened when the vehicle is stationary.

•

The vehicle stops for more than 10 minutes.

•

The engine is turned off.

To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control

The set speed cannot be set or resumed when ACC
with Low Speed Follow has been turned off using the

button. Press the

button to activate the

system, then set the desired speed.

(white)

Prior Set Speed (gray)

* Not available on all models

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Driving

Press and hold the Interval button for one
second.

Cruise mode selected

appears on

the driver information interface for two
seconds, and then the mode switches to
Cruise.
The

indicator comes on.

•

Green: The system is on.

•

White: The system is standby.

To switch back to ACC with Low Speed
Follow, press and hold the Interval button
again for one second.

■

When to use

Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h).

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 cruise

control begins. The color of

indicator changes from white to green.

When you use cruise control, 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.

■

To Switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to Cruise Control

Always be aware which mode you are in. When you
are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist
you to maintain a following-interval from a vehicle
ahead of you.

You cannot switch ACC with Low Speed Follow to
Cruise Control in the following situations:

•

When the vehicle speed is set.

•

When ACC with Low Speed Follow is not activated.

You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the driver information interface or
audio/information screen

between mph and km/h.

P. 138

Speed/Distance Units

P. 137, 169

P. 387

ACC with
Low Speed
Follow ON

Cruise
Control ON

Interval
Button

(white)

■

To Set the Vehicle Speed

* Not available on all models

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•

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 cancel cruise control, do any of the following:

•

Press the

CANCEL

button.

The

indicator

(green)

on the gauge changes to the

indicator (white).

•

Press the

button.

The

indicator (green) goes off.

•

Depress the brake pedal.

The

indicator

(green)

on the gauge changes to the

indicator (white).

■

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

■

To Cancel

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Resuming the prior set speed: After you have canceled
cruise control, you can activate the cruise control with
the prior set speed displayed on the gauge (in gray) by
pressing the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up while driving at a

speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
When you turn the cruise control off by pressing the

CANCEL

button or depressing the brake pedal, the

prior set speed is displayed on the gauge in gray.
When pressing the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up, the

cruise control is activated with displayed speed.
If the

indicator (white) is displayed and you press

the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up, but no prior set speed (in

gray) is displayed, the speed will be set to your
vehicle's current speed.

You cannot set or resume in the following situations:

•

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

•

When cruise control is canceled by pressing the

button.

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

Prior Set Speed (gray)

(white)

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
When ACC slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle's brake lights will
illuminate.

Important Reminder

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

WARNING

Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.

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

WARNING

ACC has limited braking capability.
When your vehicle speed drops below
22 mph (35 km/h), ACC will
automatically cancel and no longer will
apply your vehicle's brakes.
Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal when conditions require.

When to use

■

Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control: Desired speed in a range above

roughly 25 mph (40 km/h).

■

Shift position for ACC: In

(

or higher position.

A front wide view camera is
located behind the rearview
mirror.

* Not available on all models

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Driving

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How to activate the system

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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

Front Wide View Camera

P. 642

ACC may not work properly under certain conditions.

ACC Conditions and Limitations

P. 603

When the engine speed slows down, try to downshift.
When the engine speed goes up, try to upshift.
You can maintain the set speed if you change gear
within five seconds.

When not using ACC: Turn off adaptive cruise by
pressing the

button.

Do not use ACC under the following conditions:

•

On roads with frequent lane change or continuous stop
and go traffic, ACC 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 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.

How to use

■

Press the

button on the

steering wheel.

(white) is on in the gauge

ACC is ready to use.

* Not available on all models

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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 button, the set speed is
fixed, and ACC begins.

When you use ACC, 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.

*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
*3 : When using the

gauge

■

To Set the Vehicle Speed

To Set the Vehicle Speed

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Vehicle

Stability Assist

(VSA

)

OFF

, 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.

You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the driver information interface or
audio/information screen

between mph and km/h.

P. 138

Speed/Distance Units

P. 137, 169

To Set or Change Following-interval

P. 387

When you completely disable VSA

, you cannot use

ACC.

Models without Auto Idle Stop

On when ACC begins

Up or down

RES/+

SET/-

Switch

(green)

*2, *3

* Not available on all models

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When ACC starts operating, the vehicle icon,
distance bars and set speed appear on the
gauge.

*1 : When using the

gauge

Set Vehicle Speed

Set Vehicle Interval

Models with A-type meter

(green)

Models with B-type meter

Set Vehicle Interval

Set Vehicle Speed

(green)

Set Vehicle Interval

Models without Auto Idle Stop

Set Vehicle Speed

(green)

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There is a vehicle ahead

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

P. 608

■

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 Range: 394 ft. (120 m)

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

When in Operation

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

•

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

•

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

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

P. 138

ACC Conditions and Limitations

P. 387

Limitations

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

P. 603

A vehicle icon appears on the gauge.

Models with A-type meter

Control target vehicle

Outside of control target vehicle

Models with B-type meter

A vehicle icon appears on the gauge.

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

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*1 : When using the

gauge

When in Operation

•

ACC 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
may continue to maintain the set following-interval
for a short time.

Models without Auto Idle Stop

A vehicle icon appears on the gauge.

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There is no vehicle ahead

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

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

*1 : When using the

gauge

Models with A-type meter

A vehicle icon with line contour
appears on the gauge.

Models with B-type meter

Models without Auto Idle Stop

A vehicle icon with line contour
appears on the gauge.

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When you depress the accelerator pedal

You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or
visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC range.
ACC stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the accelerator pedal, the
system resumes the set speed.
There are times when the vehicle speed will decrease when the accelerator pedal is
lightly applied.

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
functions.

Front Wide View Camera

P. 642

■

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 Conditions and Limitations

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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.

■

Vehicle conditions

•

The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load in the cargo area 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.

* Not available on all models

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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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Driving

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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 the vehicle ahead of you is a 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 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.

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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 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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The higher your vehicle's following-speed is, the longer the nearest, mid, far or
furthest following-interval becomes. See the following examples for your reference.

*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
*3 : When using the

gauge

Following-interval

When the Set Speed is:

50 mph (80

km/h)

65 mph (104

km/h)

Nearest

87.3 feet

26.6 meters

1.2 sec

110.6 feet

33.7 meters

1.2 sec

Mid

113.4 feet

34.6 meters

1.6 sec

147.2 feet

44.9 meters

1.6 sec

Far

144.2 feet

44.0 meters

2.0 sec

187.3 feet

57.1 meters

2.0 sec

Furthest

175.9 feet

53.6 meters

2.4 sec

229.6 feet

70.0 meters

2.4 sec

* Not available on all models

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To cancel ACC, do any of the following:

•

Press the

CANCEL

button.

The

indicator (green) on the gauge

changes to the

indicator (white).

•

Press the

button.

indicator (green) goes off.

•

Depress the brake pedal while the vehicle is
moving forward.

The

indicator (green) on the gauge

changes to the

indicator (white).

•

Depress the clutch pedal for five seconds or
more.

The

indicator (green) on the gauge

changes to the

indicator (white).

■

To Cancel

Resuming the prior set speed: After you have
canceled ACC, you can activate the ACC with the
prior set speed displayed on the gauge (in gray) by
pressing the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up.

When you turn the ACC off by pressing the

CANCEL

button or depressing the brake pedal, the prior set
speed is displayed on the gauge in gray.
When pressing the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up, the ACC

is activated with displayed speed.
If the

indicator (white) is displayed and you press

the

RES/+

SET/−

switch up, but no prior set speed (in

gray) is displayed, the speed will be set to your
vehicle's current speed.

CANCEL

Button

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Automatic cancellation

The beeper sounds and a message appears on the driver information interface when
ACC is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC to
automatically cancel:

•

Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)

•

The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.

•

An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.

•

Driving on a mountainous road for extended periods, or driving off road.

•

Abrupt steering wheel movement.

•

When the ABS, VSA

, CMBS

, or Low Speed Braking Control

is activated.

•

When the VSA

system indicator comes on.

•

When you manually apply the parking brake.

•

When vehicle speed is less than 22 mph (35 km/h).

•

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

•

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

•

When the detected vehicle within the ACC range is too close to your vehicle.

•

When accelerating rapidly.

•

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

•

The engine is turned off.

•

The vehicle is loaded heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.

•

When passing through a dark place, such as tunnel.

•

When the parking brake and brake system indicator (amber) comes on.

•

The vehicle has repeatedly applied the brakes to maintain the set speed (for
example, you are descending a long slope).

•

When the system doesn't detect any driving actions from the driver for a certain
amount of time while the LKAS is also activated.

•

Ignoring shift down indication shown in the gauge will cancel the ACC after
about 10 seconds.

To Switch ACC to Cruise Control

The set speed cannot be set or resumed when ACC
has been turned off using the

button. Press the

button to activate the system, then set the

desired speed.

If the vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h) you
cannot resume.

Prior Set Speed (gray)

(white)

* Not available on all models

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•

The engine speed goes into the tachometer red zone.

•

The engine speed goes to below 1,000 rpm.

•

You shift into neutral temporarily when shifting into a higher or lower gear.

•

When the transmission is put into

(

without depressing the clutch pedal.

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Driving

Press and hold the Interval button for one
second.

Cruise mode selected

appears on

the driver information interface for two
seconds, and then the mode switches to
Cruise.
The

indicator comes on.

•

Green: The system is on.

•

White: The system is standby.

To switch back to ACC, press and hold the
Interval button again for one second.

■

When to use

Desired speed in a range above roughly 25 mph (40 km/h).

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 cruise

control begins. The color of

indicator changes from white to green.

■

To Switch ACC to Cruise Control

Always be aware which mode you are in. When you
are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist
you to maintain a following-interval from a vehicle
ahead of you.

You cannot switch ACC to Cruise Control in the
following situations:

•

When the vehicle speed is set.

•

When ACC is not activated.

You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the driver information interface or
audio/information screen

between mph and km/h.

P. 138

Speed/Distance Units

P. 137, 169

P. 387

ACC ON

Cruise
Control ON

Interval
Button

(white)

■

To Set the Vehicle Speed

* Not available on all models

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•

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 cancel cruise control, do any of the following:

•

Press the

CANCEL

button.

The

indicator

(green)

on the gauge changes to the

indicator (white).

•

Press the

button.

The

indicator (green) goes off.

•

Depress the brake pedal.

The

indicator

(green)

on the gauge changes to the

indicator (white).

•

Depress the clutch pedal for five seconds or more.

The

indicator

(green)

on the gauge changes to the

indicator (white).

■

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

■

To Cancel