information Acura MDX 2011 Owner's Manual

BSI OperationA: Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5m)
B: Approximately 10 ft. (3m)
C: Approximately 10 ft. (3m)
BSI is designed to detect vehicles in
specified alert zones adjacent to your
vehicle, particularly in harder to see
areas commonly known as‘‘blind
spots. ’’ When BSI detects a vehicle in an alert
zone, a BSI alert indicator comes on
near the corresponding outside
rearview mirror.
While your vehicle is moving forward
at a speed between 6 mph (10 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h), the BSI alert
indicator comes on under either of the
following conditions:
●
Another vehicle overtakes you,
entering the alert zone from behind,
at a speed that differs from your
vehicle's speed by no more than 31
mph (50 km/h).
●
You pass a vehicle at a speed that
differs from that vehicle's speed by
no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The indicator comes on
approximately 2 seconds after the
vehicle enters the alert zone.
The system will not alert you to all
vehicles in blind spot zones (such as
vehicles you have just passed which
you should already be aware of) unless
it remains in the alert zone for
approximately 2 or more seconds.
While the system is on, BSI is active
whenever the shift lever is in the D or S
position.
A
C
B ALERT
ZONE
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BSI INDICATORMULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY
BSI ALERT INDICATOR LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
BSI OFF BUTTON
U.S. model is shown
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The BSI alert indicator starts to blink
as a reminder if you move the turn
signal lever in the direction of the
detected vehicle.
Radar sensors, located underneath
each corner of the rear bumper,
detect objects. Do not cover this area
with labels or stickers of any kind.
Always keep this area is free of any
kind of dirt every time you get in the
vehicle.
Impacts to the radar sensors or the
area around them can affect system
performance. If an impact occurs,
have the system checked by your
dealer.
LEVERINDICATOR
ILLUMINATE BLINK
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Important Precautions
Like all assistance systems, BSI has
limitations. Over-reliance on BSI may
result in a collision. Always look in
your mirrors, to either side of your
vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.The system should be turned off
when towing a trailer. Due to the
added mass and resulting changes in
radar coverage, the system cannot
operate as intended, and detection of
the trailer itself by the radar sensors
may cause the BSI alert indicators to
illuminate.Limitations
The BSI alert indicators may not
illuminate under the following
circumstances:
●
The speed difference between
your vehicle and a vehicle
approaching from behind is
greater than 31 mph (50 km/h).
●
A vehicle is parked in a side lane.
●
The speed difference between
your vehicle and the vehicle you
are passing is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).
●
An object not detected by the
radar sensors approaches or
passes your vehicle.
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BSI may be adversely affected under
the following circumstances:●
When objects such as guard rails,
poles, trees, etc., are detected.
●
When an object that doesn't reflect
radio waves well, such as a
motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
●
A vehicle is behind or approaching
your vehicle while on a curved
road.
●
When towing a trailer.
●
A vehicle is moving from a far lane
to the adjacent lane.
●
The system picks up external
electrical interference.
●
The rear bumper has been
deformed, or improperly repaired.
●
The orientation of the sensors has
been changed.
●
Bad weather conditions, such as
heavy rain, snow and fog.The system is for your convenience.
Even if an object is within the alert
zone, the system may not detect it,
depending on its shape.
Always look in your mirrors, to either
side of your vehicle, and behind you
for other vehicles before changing
lanes.EXAMPLES
MOTORCYCLEGUARD RAIL
POLE or TREE
● : BSI Alert indicator is on
○ : BSI Alert indicator is off
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BSI OFF ButtonTo turn the system off, press the BSI
OFF button when the ignition switch
is in the ON (II) position. The BSI
indicator on the instrument panel
glows amber, indicating that the
system is turned off. The multi-
information display indicates that the
system is off.To turn the system on again, press
the same button. The BSI indicator
on the instrument panel turns off.
The multi-information display
indicates that the system is on.
When the ignition switch is turned to
the ON (II) position, the system will
be in the previously selected ON or
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BSI Status Displays
SystemStatus Multi-information
display message BSI Indicator Description
ON －
When you push the BSI OFF button, a BSI ON or OFF message is displayed on the multi-information
display for about 5 seconds.
The BSI indicator will remain on while the system is off.
A chime sounds to indicate that the system has been turned ON or OFF.
OFF
ON/OFF
ꭧ
If while driving, mud, snow, or ice accumulates in the vicinity of sensor:●
The system may shut down
●
The BSI indicator illuminates, a message is displayed on the multi-information display, and a chime
sounds.
The BSI indicator will turn off and the system will return to normal once the obstacle is removed, and
you begin to drive.
Always keep the area around the radar sensors clean. BSI may not operate properly if the sensors are
obstructed.
The BSI alert indicator:
●
May come on when a vehicle enters one of the alert zones, even if this message is displayed.
●
May not come on due to obstruction (splashes, etc.), even if this message is not displayed.
ꭧ : System status may remain on even when the BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE message is
displayed.
OFF If the system is faulty, the BSI indicator illuminates and a message is displayed on the multi-
information display.
Have your vehicle inspected by your Acura dealer.
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Active Damper SystemIf equippedThe active damper system is always
on, constantly adjusting your
vehicle's dampers to the best settings
for current road conditions along
with vehicle speed and handling
inputs. The system uses electrically
controlled dampers to enhance
handling precision, vehicle
composure, tire to road adhesion and
rough road ride comfort isolation.
The system reacts to inputs from
various electronic sensors to give
exactly the right amount of
suspension damping to provide
optimal ride comfort and handling.
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The system provides two selectable
modes.
Sport mode: The system prioritizes
handling response, vehicle body
control and tire-to-road adhesion to
allow for higher performance
handling.
Comfort mode: The system
prioritizes road isolation to allow for a
more comfortable ride.
Either mode can be used in any type
of operating conditions, but the mode
may change temporarily to suit a
change in road surface.
To switch between comfort and sport
mode, press and release the active
damper system button located on the
center console to choose the desired
mode.
When comfort mode is selected, the
green indicator in the button comes
on, and the message‘‘COMFORT ’’
will appear on the multi-information
display for five seconds.
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When sport mode is selected, the
green indicator in the button goes
off, and the message‘‘SPORT ’’will
appear on the multi-information
display for five seconds.
Active Damper System
Indicator
If there is a problem with the active
damper system, the active damper
system shuts down and the active
damper system indicator on the
instrument panel comes on.
You will also see the ‘‘CHECK ADS
SYSTEM ’’message appear on the
multi-information display. If you see this warning indicator and
message, have your vehicle checked
at your dealer as soon as possible.
In this case, your vehicle still has the
normal damper function, but it will
not have the active damper function.
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