Honda 08V67-S3V-2000-81 User's Manual
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1. Backup Sensors Owner s Manual Contents Introduction Important Information How the Backup Sensors Work Limitations Operation Daily Inspection Care of the Backup Sensors Troubleshooting 2 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction 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 MDX 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 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 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 3 Important Information Before using the backup sensors make sure you read and understand the operat2. Limitations The sensors may not sound for the following obstacles or under the following conditions e Piece of wire rope and net fence e Objects low in height such as curbstone etc e Objects that absorb ultrasonic waves such as soft snow cotton and sponges The audible signal may sound warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle Droplets of water frozen on the sensor A ne 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Limitations The audible signal may sound warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle e Sensors clogged with snow dirt or mud The sensors may sound continuously under the following conditions e When driving on rough surfaces or gravel roads or in grass or when stopped on a hill 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved When the vehicle is equipped with a high power radio and antenna When detecting loud noises such as a vehicle horn a motorcycle s engine or air brakes When driving in rain or melted snow 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 actually backing your vehicle into a garage or parking space Also confirm the obstacle detecting range of each backup sensor 1 Check that the parking brake is appl
3. position and the sensors are not frozen or clogged with snow or mud The audible signal does not sound when the shift lever is in the reverse position and the backup sensor switch is turned ON 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Troubleshooting Troubleshooting With Beeps Corner Sensors Series of two intermittent beeps right sensor is faulty Series of three intermittent beeps left sensor is faulty Series of four intermittent beeps right and left sensors are faulty Center Sensors Series of three beeps either or both sensors are faulty Be careful not to confuse the sound of the sensors with those of other components or systems 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved 15 ACURA 08V67 S3V 2000 81 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in Japan
4. ds for about one second The sensors are normal if the audible signal sounds for about one second e Ifthe audible signal keeps sounding this is an indication that the sensors are frozen or clogged with mud dirt etc e The sensors will also keep sounding when there is an abnormality in the circuit 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Care of the Backup Sensors Wipe the sensors clean with a clean cloth or flush with low pressure water when the sensors are clogged with mud and dirt LOW PRESSURE 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Do not direct high pressure water against the sensors HIGH PRESSURE WATER Do not use 13 Troubleshooting Perform the following checks if the audible signal does not sound when the vehicle is approaching an obstacle Symptom Remedy Clogged sensor with snow or mud Wipe with clean cloth or flush with low pressure water Frozen sensor Melt with lukewarm water e Extended parking in cold weather or under blazing sun The backup sensors may not work if the outside air 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
5. et Continuous beep Within 1 foot Within 2 feet About 1 5 2 feet Intermittent beeps About 4 6 feet Intermittent beeps About 1 1 5 feet Within About Quick 1 foot 2 feet 2 4 feet intermittent Continuous Conti Quick beeps bee ontinuous int ittent p bee intermitten P bee ps How the Backup Sensors Work Corner Sensors The sensors detect the closest The sensors may not detect the rear obstacle rear bumper of tall vehicles 2a In this example the corner Center Sensors sensor detects the side wall 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 6 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Limitations The sensors detect only the closest obstacle The sensors may detect other obstacles as the vehicle moves The sensors may not work if the ambient air temperature is below 4 F 20 C or above 122 F 50 C 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved The sensors may not work if the obstacle is an odd shape or made of material that does not reflect ultrasonic waves pe CARDBOARD G a AR TIRE of BICYCLE Examples SMALL or SLENDER TREE SD LUMBER CURBSTONE S
6. ied 2 Turn the ignition switch ON II Do not start the engine yet ON 17 Z o 10 3 4 Turn the backup sensor switch ON Move the shift lever to reverse 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Operation From behind the vehicle 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 feet For the center sensors From 6 feet Confirm that the sound of the corner sensors is different from that of the center sensors Confirm the obstacle detecting range of each sensor 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Check that the intermittent warning beeps become quicker as you bring the palm of your hand closer to the sensor For the corner sensors About 1 5 feet For the center sensors About 4 feet Check that the intermittent warning beeps are changed to a continuous beep as you bring the palm of your hand closer to the sensor The sensor may stop sounding or sound intermittent beeps if you bring the palm of your hand closer too quickly For the corner sensors About 1 foot For the center sensors About 2 feet Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK 0 position 11 Daily Inspection 12 Start the engine Apply the parking brake and depress the brake pedal Move the shift lever to the reverse position Check that the audible signal soun
7. ion and limitations of the system as discussed below and elsewhere in this manual e The backup sensors are designed to provide and 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 possible objects depending on their size shape or location Even with the backup sensors the driver is still responsible for making sure the path is clear when operating the vehicle in reverse 2002 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 with the backup sensor switch turned ON Operation of the sensors is dependent upon the ultrasonic waves they emit They calculate the distance between the sensor and a rear obstacle by measuring the time until the ultrasonic waves reach the sensor after being reflected by the obstacle CORNER SENSOR CENTER SENSOR CORNER SENSOR 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved The sensors are designed to give you an audible signal when the rear bumper of your vehicle is approaching an obstacle The audible signal has three sounds Sound Corner Sensors Center Sensors Tone Quality High Low Slow intermittent Ean hoon beeps Within 2 feet Within 6 feet Quick intermittent beeps Within 1 5 feet Within 4 fe
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