Honda AAM 39651 User's Manual
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1. Backup Sensors User s Information Manual PILOT A Few Words About Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important Operating the BACKUP SENSORS safely is an important responsibility To help you make informed decisions about safety we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels in the vehicle owner s manual and in this manual This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others Of course it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle You must use your own good judgement You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms including e Safety Labels on the vehicle Safety Messages preceded by safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These singal words mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY PANS HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY A WARNING HURT if you don t follow instructions A CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instructions As you read this manual you will find information that is preceded by a NOTICE symbol This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle other property or the environment e Instructions how to use this vehicle correctly and safely This book contains important safety information pleas2. occur to persons or objects not detected by the sensors Never rely solely on the backup sensors and always look behind you before backing up How the Backup Sensors Work Backup Sensors The sensors are ready for operation when the backup sensor switch is ON and the shift lever is moved into the reverse position The sensors operate by emitting ultrasonic waves The sensors calculate the distance to an obstacle by measuring the time that ultrasonic waves take to reflect back from an obstacle The backup sensor switch is located on the left rear lining next to the tailgate CORNER SENSOR BACKUP CENTER SENSORS SENSOR BACKUP LEFT REAR CORNER SWITCH SENSOR LINING SENSOR 8109011B SWITCH How the Backup Sensors Work The sensor system is designed to alert you with a buzzer Corner Sensors beep when the rear bumper is nearing an obstacle SN The buzzer beep has three sounds Buzzer Corner Sensor Center Sensor Fill Pattern D Distance Distance Slow intermittent Within 2 0 ft Within 4 9 ft LIL beeps 60 cm 150 cm A 7 Quick intermittent Within 1 5 ft Within 3 3 ft beeps 45 cm 100 cm E A Within 1 0 ft Within 1 6 ft Continuous beep 30 cm 50 cm re Center Sensors lt 2 4709010Y How the Backup Sensors Work The sensors detect the nearest rear obstacle Th
3. stop beeping if you move the board close too quickly Corner sensors About 1 0 feet 30 cm Center sensors About 1 6 feet 50 cm Turn the ignition switch to OFF 0 13 Troubleshooting 14 Troubleshooting With Beeps When you turn the ignition switch to ON II and the backup sensor buzzer beep more than once there may be a problem with one of the sensors Corner Sensors Two fast beeps right sensor is faulty Three fast beeps left sensor is faulty Four fast beeps right and left sensors are faulty Center Sensors Two slow beeps right sensor is faulty Three slow beeps left sensor is faulty Four slow beeps right and left sensor is faulty Troubleshooting Perform the following checks if the buzzer does not If either of the following problems persist have the beep when the vehicle is nearing an obstacle system checked by your Honda dealer Symptom Remedy e The buzzer beeps continuously when the shift Clogged sensor Wipe with a clean cloth or flush lever is in the se sonar ae oh with snow or mud with low pressure water sensors are not frozen or clogged with snow or mud Frozen sensor Melt with lukewarm water s e The buzzer does not beep when the shift lever is intially shifted into reverse R and the backup sensor switch is turned ON Extended parkingin The backup sensors may not cold weather or work if the outside air under blazing sun tempera
4. SSURE WATER Do not use 11 Operation Before using the backup sensors become familiar with the types of sounds in relation to the distances between the sensors and the obstacle by parking your vehicle in 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 do not start the engine yet ON 17 Z O N 12 3 Turn the backup sensor switch ON The switch is located on the left rear pillar next to the tailgate 4 Move the shift lever to reverse Confirm that the buzzer beeps for about one second when moving the shift lever to reverse This initial beep indicates the system is working properly BACKUP SENSOR BACKUP AR SWITCH SENSOR LINING SWITCH 8109011B Operation With one of the doors open check that the buzzer beeps by slowly moving a board close to each sensor as described Corner sensors From 2 0 feet 60 cm Center sensors From 4 9 feet 150 cm Confirm the obstacle detecting range of 2 0 ft each sensor 60 cm h aon BOARD 60 cm 7611020X Check that the intermittent warning beeps become quicker as you move the board closer to the sensor Corner sensors About 1 5 feet 45 cm Center sensors About 1 0 feet 30 cm Check that the intermittent warning beeps change to a continuous beep as you move the board closer to the sensor It may
5. e corner sensor detects the side wall The sensors may not detect the bumpers of a tall vehicle IL When towing a trailer the audible signal may keep sounding if the shift lever is moved to the reverse position When this occurs turn the backup sensor switch OFF Limitations The system may not sense thin or low objects or sonic absorptive materials such as snow cotton or sponge Examples POLE RECTANGULAR LUMBER CARDBOARD BICYCLE CARTON TIRE Ee NS WIRE ROPE OR CHAIN LINK FENCE SOFT SNOW e The sensors may not work near a garage door with electrical sensor e The system cannot sense objects directly under the bumper The system may not function properly under these conditions e After the vehicle has been sitting out in hot or cold weather 4202020Y Limitations e The sensors are covered with snow ice mud e When the system is affected by electrical etc equipment or devices generating an ultrasonic wave 4202050Y 4202040Y a 4202060Y e When the vehicle is on a rough road on grass or climbing a hill e When operating the vehicle in bad weather 10 Care of the Backup Sensors Wipe the sensors clean with a clean cloth Flush Do not spray high pressure water against the with low pressure water if the sensors are clogged sensors with mud or dirt LOW PRESSURE WATER HIGH 6D13020H ical PRE
6. e read it carefully Contents A Few Words About Safety Introduction Important Information How the Backup Sensors Work Limitations Care of the Backup Sensors Operation Troubleshooting Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Honda accessory Please read this User s Information Manual carefully before using the backup sensors Keep this manual in the glove box for future reference This User s Information 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 User s Information 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 Important Information Before using the backup sensors make sure you read and understand the operation and limitations of the system as discussed throughout this manual 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 all obstacles may not always be sensed Even with backup sensors the driver should always look for obstacles near the vehicle to make sure the path is clear when driving in reverse and it is safe to park A WARNING Severe injury or death can
7. ture is below 4 F 20 C or above 122 F 50 C 15 HON DA The Power of Dreams AAM 39651 0805 2008 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights 08V67 SZA 1000 81EN00
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