parking sensors Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor obst acles near your vehicle. The beeper and
audio/information screen let you know the approximate distance between your
vehicle and the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1 Parking Sensor System*
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your ve hicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or
dirt, etc.
•The vehicle is on uneven su rface, such as grass,
bumpy road, or a hill.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by some electronic devices
that generate ultrasonic waves.
•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Within about 43 in (110 cm) or lessFront Center Sensors
* Not available on all models
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■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn on or off
the system. The indicator in the button comes
on and the beeper sounds when the system is
on.
The rear center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is in
(R, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The front corner sensors start to detect an
obstacle when the transmission is not in
(P,
and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8
km/h).
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■When the distance between your vehicl e and obstacles behind becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the ce nter sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beepDistance between the Bumper and ObstacleIndicatorAudio/information screenCorner SensorsCenter Sensors
Moderate—Rear: About 43-24 in (110-60 cm) Blinks in Yellow*1
ShortAbout 24-18 in (60-45 cm) About 24-18 in (60-45 cm)
Blinks in Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in
(45-35 cm) About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
ContinuousAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessBlinks in Red
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle
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1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for 10 seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button flashes.
4. Press the button again. The indi cator in the button goes off.
u The beeper sounds twice. The r ear sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follo w the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.
■Turning off All Rear Sensors1 Turning off All Rear Sensors
When you set the gear position to
(R, the indicator
in the parking sensor system button blinks as a
reminder that the rear sens ors have been turned off.
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Cross Traffic Monitor*
Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts
you if a vehicle approaching fro m a rear corner is detected.
The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.1 Cross Traffic Monitor*
3CAUTION
Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all
approaching vehicles and may not detect
an approaching vehicle at all.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
back up the vehicle before doing so may
result in a collision.
Do not solely rely on the system when
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle
before reversing.
* Not available on all models
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The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor system is turned
on.
2 Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off P. 433
2 Refer to the navigation system
•The transmission is in (R.
• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.
When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.
The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.
The system does not detect or provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from
your vehicle, and it may not detect or ale rt for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary
objects.
■How the System Works1 Cross Traffic Monitor*
Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect an approaching
vehicle, or may delay aler ting you under the following
conditions:
•A vehicle, which is parked adjacent to your vehicle,
is blocking the radar sensor’s scope.
•Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.
•A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 and 16 mph (10 and 25 km/h).
•The system picks up external interference such as
other radar sensors from an other vehicle or strong
radio wave transmitted fr om a facility nearby.
•Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.
•When there is bad weather.
•Your vehicle is on an incline.•Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.
•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed. Have a vehicle checked by a dealer.
For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels
or stickers of any kind.
Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper
corners
* Not available on all models
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Index
AWD.......................................................... 407
B
Back-Up Light ............................................ 463
Battery ....................................................... 478
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 519
Jump Starting .......................................... 515
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 478
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ...................................... 191
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ........ 405
Indicator .................................................... 90
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 251
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 284
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 67
Brake System ............................................. 412
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 414
Brake Assist System ................................. 415
Brake System Indicator............................... 72
Fluid ........................................................ 458
Foot Brake ............................................... 413
Indicator ............................................ 72, 521
Parking Brake .......................................... 412
Brake System (Amber) Indicator .................................................... 72
Brake System (Red)
Indicator ............................................ 72, 521
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 167
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ........ 405Bulb Replacement
.................................... 459
Back-Up Light.......................................... 463
Brake Light and Turn Signal Light ............ 461
Daytime Running Light ............................ 162
Fog Lights ............................................... 459
Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker/ Parking Light ......................................... 460
Headlights ............................................... 459
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 464
LED Puddle Light ..................................... 464
Puddle Lights........................................... 464
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 464
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light...................................................... 460
Taillight and Rear Si de Marker Light ........ 462
Bulb Specifications ................................... 536
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 351
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 68
Carrying Cargo ................................. 323, 325
CD Player ................................................... 238
Center Pocket ........................................... 190
Certification Label .................................... 538
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 459
Charging System Indicator ................. 73, 519
Child Safety ................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 140
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 67 Child Seat for Infants ................................ 58
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 59
Installing a Child Seat
with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 63
Larger Children ......................................... 66
Rear-facing Child Seat............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ............................... 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 140
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 487
Cleaning the Interior ............................... 485
Client Service Information ....................... 546
Climate Control System ........................... 200
Changing the Mode................................ 203
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 207
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 484
Rear Climate Control System................... 208
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 205
Sensors ................................................... 212
Synchronized Mode ................................ 204
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 200
Clock ......................................................... 128
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 416
Coat Hook ................................................ 195
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 416
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 493, 537
Compass .................................................... 318
Console Compartment ............................. 189
Controls .................................................... 127
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