Honda Backup Sensors RL User's Manual
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1. a a Ii Within 1 0 foot Within 1 6 feet Continuous beep 30 cm 50 cm N Corner Sensors T V 3710050M 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved How the Backup Sensors Work The sensors detect the closest rear obstacle E poene l 1 3710060M In this example the corner sensor detects the side wall 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved The sensors may not detect the rear bumper of tall vehicles JL 3710070M Limitations The sensors may not work if the obstacle is an odd shape or made of material that does not reflect ultrasonic waves POLE RECTANGULAR LUMBER CARDBOARD BICYCLE CARTON TIRE Examples Cy SOFT SNOW AND OTHER 3710120M ABSORBENT OBJECTS CURBSTONE X WIRE ROPE AND NET FENCE The sensors may not work if the ambient air temperature is below 4 F 20 C or above 122 F 50 C The audible signal may sound a warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle e Water frozen on the sensor 4405040H 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved S Bee Limitations The audible signal may sound warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle e Sensors clogged with snow dirt or mud 4405050H The sensors may sound continuously under the following conditions e When driving on rough surfaces or2. Center Sensors Three fast beeps one or both sensors are faulty 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 15 08V67 SJA 2000 81 ACURA 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in Japan
3. gravel roads or in grass or when stopped on a hill Ee 3710150M 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved e When the vehicle is equipped with a high power radio and antenna 4405060H e When detecting loud noises such as a vehicle horn a motorcycle s engine or air brakes 3710170M e When driving in rain or melted snow Operation 10 Before using the backup sensors become familiar with the types of sounds in relation to the distances between the sensors and the obstacle by actually backing your vehicle into a garage or parking space Also confirm the obstacle detecting range of each backup sensor 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to ON II but not start the engine yet ON 17 Z 3 Move the shift lever to reverse With one of the doors open check that the audible signal sounds by slowly bringing the palm of your hand close to each sensor as described For the corner sensors From 2 0 feet 60 cm For the center sensors From 4 9 feet 150 cm Confirm that the sound of the corner sensors is different from that of the center sensors Confirm the obstacle detecting range of each sensor 4405070H 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Operation Check that the intermittent warning beeps become quicker as you bring the palm of your hand closer to the sen
4. 004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Do not spray high pressure water against the sensors HIGH PRESSURE WATER Do not use 4405090H 13 Troubleshooting Perform the following checks if the audible signal does not sound when the vehicle is approaching an obstacle Symptom Remedy e Clogged sensor e Wipe with a clean cloth or flush with snow or mud with low pressure water e Frozen sensor e Melt with lukewarm water e Extended parkingin The backup sensors may not cold weather or work if the outside air under blazing sun temperature is below 4 F 20 C or above 122 F 50 C Ask your Acura dealer for advice if the trouble persists 14 Take your vehicle to your Acura dealer if you encounter either of these problems e The audible signal sounds continuously when the shift lever is in the reverse position and the sensors are not frozen or clogged with snow or mud e The audible signal does not sound when the shift lever is in the reverse position 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Troubleshooting Troubleshooting With Beeps When you turn the ignition switch to ON Il and the backup sensor signal sounds more then once there may be a problem with one of the sensors Corner Sensors Two slow beeps right sensor is faulty Three slow beeps left sensor is faulty Four slow beeps right and left sensors are faulty
5. as Backup Sensors Owner s Manual Contents Introduction Important Information How the Backup Sensors Work Limitations Operation Daily Inspection Caring for the Backup Sensors Troubleshooting 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Thank you for purchasing this Acura accessory Please read this Owner s Manual carefully before using the backup sensors and keep this manual in the glove box for future reference This product is designed to be used exclusively on a Acura RL Acura is not responsible if the unit is used for any other intended purpose This Owner s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle It should remain with the vehicle at all times and stay with the vehicle when sold This accessory should be installed only by a skilled technician who has the proper tools equipment and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle Installation should not be attempted by do it yourselfers This Owner s Manual contains important information about the safe operation of the backup sensors We urge you to read this manual carefully become familiar with the controls it describes and follow its recommendations to help make your driving trouble free and enjoyable iis T E Important Information Before using the backup sensors make sure you read a
6. nd understand the operation and limitations of the system as discussed throughout this manual e The backup sensors are designed to provide an audible sound when they detect large stationary objects while the vehicle is moving in reverse at low speed However the system may not detect all objects depending on their size shape and location e Even with the backup sensors the driver is still responsible for making sure the path is clear when driving in reverse 4 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved How the Backup Sensors Work Backup Sensors The sensors are ready for operation when the shift lever is moved to the reverse position The sensors operate by emitting ultrasonic waves They calculate the distance between the rear bumper and an obstacle by measuring the time the ultrasonic waves take to reach the sensor after being reflected by an obstacle CORNER SENSOR 4405010H CENTER CORNER SENSOR SENSOR 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 5 Boe SS Bee How the Backup Sensors Work The sensors are designed to give you an audible signal when the rear bumper is approaching an obstacle e The audible signal has three sounds Sound Corner Sensors Center Sensors Fill Pattern Slow intermittent Within 2 0 feet Within 4 9 feet 7 beeps oom soem LZ Quick intermittent Within 1 5 feet Within 3 3 feet beeps 45cm 100cm _
7. sor For the corner sensors About 1 5 feet 45 cm For the center sensors About 3 3 feet 100 cm Check that the intermittent warning beeps change to a continuous beep as you bring the palm of your hand closer to the sensor It may stop making noise or emit intermittent beeps if you move your hand closer too quickly For the corner sensors About 1 0 foot 30 cm For the center sensors About 1 6 feet 50 cm Turn the ignition switch to OFF 0 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 11 Daily Inspection 1 Turn the ignition switch to ON Il and apply the parking brake 2 Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to the reverse position Check that the audible signal sounds for about one second e The sensors are normal if the audible signal sounds for about one second e If the audible signal keeps sounding this is an indication that the sensors are frozen or clogged with mud dirt etc If the sensors are clean but keep sounding there is an abnormality in the circuit See your Acura dealer when possible Be careful not to confuse the sound of the sensors with those of other components or systems 12 2004 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Caring for the Backup Sensors Wipe the sensors clean with a clean cloth or flush with low pressure water if they are clogged with mud and dirt LOW PRESSURE WATER 4405080H 2
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