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Quick Reference Guide
AcuraWatchTM (P416)
AcuraWatch
TM is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located behind the emblem and a front
sensor camera mounted to the interior side
of the windshield, behind the rearview
mirror.
Front Sensor
Camera
Radar Sensor
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) (P420)
The system can assist you when it
determines there is a possibility of your
vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of your vehicle.
The CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when
the potential for a collision is determined, as
well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow
(P431)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours and, if the detected
vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and
stop your vehicle, without you having to
keep your foot on the brake or the
accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
(P450)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Traffic Jam Assist (P 459)
The traffic jam assist system uses a radar
sensor mounted inside the front grille and a
camera mounted to the upper portion of
the windshield to detect and monitor left
and right white (yellow) traffic lane lines as
well as any vehicle ahead. Based on inputs
from the radar sensor and camera, the
system can adjust the speed of your vehicle
to maintain a set interval between your
vehicle and the one detected ahead. It also
can apply steering torque to keep your
vehicle in the center of the detected lane
when you are driving in heavy traffic.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Safety Support
Indicator (Amber)
●Comes on when RDM and/or CMBSTM shuts
itself off.●Indicator may come on temporarily when passing
through an enclosed space, such as a tunnel.
●The area around the radar sensor is blocked by dirt,
mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place and wipe
the debris off with a soft cloth. Indicator may take
some time to go off after the radar sensor is
cleaned.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator does not go off even after you have
cleaned the radar sensor.
2 Radar Sensor P. 484
●Stays on - The temperature inside the camera is
too high.
Use the climate control system to cool down the
camera.
The system activates when the temperature inside
the camera cools down.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 482
●Stays on - The area around the camera is blocked
by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place
and wipe the debris off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the
indicator and message are still displayed even after
you have cleaned the area around the camera.
2Front Sensor Camera P. 482
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahr enheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).
■Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading by up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
Shows the current traveling direction of the vehicle.
Shows the current dynamic mode.
2 Integrated Dynamics System P. 391
Shows the current speed limit based on either
information compiled through the navigation
system
* or speed limit signs captured by the
front sensor camera.
■Outside Temperature
■Compass*
■Dynamic Mode
■Speed Limit Information
1 Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
You can adjust the temperature reading.
2 Customized Features P. 302
1Speed Limit Information
The speed limit disp layed on the screen may differ to
the actual speed limit.
The speed limit for some roads is not displayed.
You can select whether the source of the speed limit
information is the front sensor camera or the
navigation system.
You can also turn off speed limit information. 2 Customized Features P. 302
You can turn on or off the speed limit information. 2 Customized Features P. 302
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Multi-Information Display uHead-Up Display*
Instrument Panel
Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the current mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow, LKAS, and traffic jam
assistM
2 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow P. 431
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 450
2 Traffic Jam Assist P. 459
Shows you turn-by-turn driv ing directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system or Android Auto.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
2 Android Auto P. 272
Shows the current speed limit based on either information compiled through the
navigation system or speed limit signs captured by the front sensor camera.
■Vehicle Speed
■Current Mode for ACC with Low Speed Follow and, the
LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assist
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
■Speed Limit Information
1 Vehicle Speed
Switch between mph and km/h by using the multi-
information display or customized features on the
audio/information screen.
2 Speed/Distance Units P. 104
2 Customized Features P. 302
1Speed Limit Information
The speed limit disp layed on the screen may differ to
the actual speed limit.
The speed limit for some roads is not displayed.
You can select whether the source of the speed limit
information is the front sensor camera or the
navigation system.
You can also turn off speed limit information. 2 Customized Features P. 302
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated. •The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not co me on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.1Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 482
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply windshield cleanser to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor
Camera
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Light Switch
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 368
Towing a Trailer ................................ 373
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 374
Precautions While Driving................. 380
Automatic Transmission ................... 381
Shifting ............................................ 382
Integrated Dynamics System............. 391
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 398
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System ........................................ 405
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 407 Super Handling-All Wheel Drive
TM (SH-
AWD® )*......................................... 408
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 409
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ........... 411
Blind spot information System
*........ 413
AcuraWatchTM................................... 416
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 420
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................. 431
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 450 Traffic Jam Assist ............................. 459
Road Departure Mi
tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 471
Traffic Sign Recognition System ....... 476
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 482
Radar Sensor ................................... 484
Braking .............................................. 485
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 494
Multi-View Rear Camera
*................ 505
Surround View Camera System*..... 507
Refueling ........................................... 515
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 518
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 519
* Not available on all models
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Driving
AcuraWatchTM
AcuraWatchTM is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sens or located behind the emblem and a front
sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview
mirror.
AcuraWatch
TM has following functions.
■The functions whic h do not require switch operations to activate
• Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 2 P. 420
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System 2 P. 471
• Traffic Sign Recognition System 2 P. 476
■The functions wh ich require switch op erations to activate
• Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC) with Low Speed Follow
2 P. 431
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 2 P. 450
• Traffic Jam Assist 2 P. 459
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uuAcuraWatchTMuCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
The system can assist you when it determine s there is a possibility of your vehicle
colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian de tected in front of your vehicle. The CMBSTM
is designed to alert you when the potential for a collision is determined, as well as to
reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
1 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Important Safety Reminder
The CMBS
TM is designed to reduce the severity of an
unavoidable collision. It does not prevent collisions
nor stop the vehicle automati cally. It is still your
responsibility to operate th e brake pedal and steering
wheel appropriately acco rding to the driving
conditions.
The CMBS
TM may not activate or may not detect a
vehicle in front of y our vehicle under certain
conditions: 2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations P. 425
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 482
For directions on the prop er handling of the radar
sensor, refer to the following page.
2 Radar Sensor P. 484
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uuAcuraWatchTMuCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
■How the system works1How the system works
When the CMBS
TM activates, it may automatically
apply the brake. It will be canceled when your vehicle
stops or a potential coll ision is not determined.
The system starts monitoring the roadway ahead when your vehicle speed is about 3
mph (5 km/h) or above and will search for a vehicle in front of you. The radar sensor is
behind the emblem.
The camera is
located behind the
rearview mirror.
The CMBS
TM activates when:●The speed difference between your vehicl e and a vehicle or pedestrian detected
in front of you becomes about 3 mph (5 km/h) and over with a chance of a
collision.
●Your vehicle speed is about 62 mph (100 km/h) or less and the system determines
there is a chance of a collision with:
- Vehicles detected in front of you that are stationary, oncoming, or traveling in
your same direction.
- A pedestrian who is detected in front of you.
●Your vehicle speed is above 62 mph (100 km/h), and the system determines there
is a chance of a collision with a vehicle detected in front of you traveling in your
same direction.
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uuAcuraWatchTMuCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
Driving
The system may automatically shut off and the safety support indicator (amber) will
come on under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed
below. Other conditions may reduce some of the CMBS
TM functions.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 482
2 Radar Sensor P. 484
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between objects and the background.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflec ted onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as vehicles and pedestrians.
• Reflections on the interi or of the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks,
reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).
• Driving on curvy, winding, or undulating roads.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
■CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations1CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning
message appears too frequently).
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