sensor ACURA TLX 2023 Workshop Manual

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uuAcuraWatchTMuTraffic Jam Assist
Driving
• The section of the road branches off or merges with another road.
■Certain features of the road can in terfere with proper radar sensor
operation. Here are some examples:
• The road has curves, undulations, slopes, etc.
• The radar beam is reflecting off multiple items that are within close proximity of
your vehicle. This can happen when you ar e driving, for example, across a narrow
truss bridge.
Lane void of lines at exit
or interchange
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uuAcuraWatchTMuTraffic Jam Assist
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■Detection limitations
• The vehicle ahead su ddenly accelerates.
• The vehicle ahead is a panel truck or a vehicle whose shape is not of standard
dimensions.
• The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small
vehicle.
• The ground clearance of the ve hicle ahead is unusually high.
• A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of yours.
Sensor detects upper
section of an empty
carrier truck. Panel truck,
tanker truck,
etc.
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uuAcuraWatchTMuRoad Departure Mitigation System
Driving
Road Departure Mitigation System
Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected la ne markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
The front camera behind the rearview mirror
monitors left and right lane markings (in white
or yellow). If your vehicle is getting too close to
detected lane markings without a turn signal
activated, the system, in addition to a visual
alert, applies steering torque and alerts you
with rapid vibrations on the steering wheel, to
help you remain within the detected lane.
2 Customized Features P. 302
As a visual alert, the Lane Departure
message appears on the multi-information
display.
If the system determines that its steering input
is insufficient to keep your vehicle on the
roadway, it may apply braking. u Braking is applied only when the lane
markings are solid continuous lines.
The system cancels assisting operations when you turn th e steering wheel to avoid
crossing over detected lane markings.
If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system
beeps to alert you.
■How the System Works
1 Road Departure Mitigation System
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the Road Departure
Mitigation system has limitations.
Overreliance on the Road Departure Mitigation
system may result in a collision. It is always your
responsibility to keep the ve hicle within your driving
lane.
The Road Departure Mitigation system only alerts you
when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in
use. The Road Departure Mitigation system may not
detect all lane markings or lane or roadway
departures; accuracy will vary based on weather,
speed and lane marker condi tion. It is always your
responsibility to sa fely operate the vehicle and avoid
collisions.
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 481
The Road Departure Mitigati on system may not work
properly or may work im properly under the certain
conditions:
2 Road Departure Mitigation Conditions and
Limitations P. 473
There are times when you may not notice the Road
Departure Mitigation functions due to your operation
of the vehicle, or road surface conditions.
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uuAcuraWatchTMuTraffic Sign Recognition System
Continued
Driving
Traffic Sign Recognition System
Reminds you of road sign information of the current speed limit your vehicle has just
passed through, showing it on the multi-information display and the head-up
display
*.
Shows the current speed limit based on either information compiled through the
navigation system
* or speed limit signs captured by the front sensor camera. The
system displays the ones that are recognized as designated for your vehicle. The sign
icon will be displayed until the vehicle reaches a predetermined time and distance.
The sign icon also may switch to another one or disappear when:
• The other designated limit is detected.
• You make a turn with a turn signal at an intersection.
■How the System Works
1Traffic Sign Recognition System
Not all signs may be displa yed, but any signs posted
on roadsides should not be ignored. The system does
not work on the designated traffic signs of all the
countries you travel, nor in all situations.
Do not rely too much on the system. Always drive at
speeds appropriate fo r the road conditions.
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield that could obstruc t the camera’s field of
vision and cause the system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield
within the camera’s fiel d of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a
genuine Acura replacement windshield. Making even
minor repairs within the ca mera’s field of vision or
installing an aftermarke t replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the winds hield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Pr oper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.
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 th e 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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Driving
If the system does not detect any traffic signs while you are driving, the image below
may appear.1 Traffic Sign Recognition System
To help reduce the likel ihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing system
to shut off, when parking, find a shady area or face
the front of the vehicle away from the sun. If you use
a reflective sun shade, do not allow it to cover the
camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on it.
You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera P. 481
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uuAcuraWatchTMuFront Sensor Camera
Continued
Driving
Front Sensor Camera
The camera, used in systems such as Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road
Departure Mitigation system, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow, Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM), Traffic Sign Recognition
system, and Traffic Jam Assist is designed to detect an object that triggers any of the
systems to operate its functions.
This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.
■Camera Location and Handling Tips
1 Front Sensor Camera
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, the hood, or th e front grille that could
obstruct the camera’s fiel d of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and othe r damage to the windshield
within the camera’s fiel d of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormall y. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replac e the windshield with a
genuine Acura replacement windshield. Making even
minor repairs within the ca mera’s field of vision or
installing an aftermarke t replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the winds hield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Pr oper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windshield and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Front Sensor
Camera
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Driving
1Front Sensor Camera
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message
appears:
•Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed towards the camera.
•Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cool s down the area around
the camera.
If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot
Operate: Clean Front Windshield message
appears:
•Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure the
windshield is clean. Clean the windshield if it is
dirty. If the message doe s not disappear after
driven for a while, have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
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uuAcuraWatchTMuRadar Sensor
Driving
Radar Sensor
The radar sensor is behind the emblem.1Radar Sensor
Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover.
For the system to work properly, observe the
following precautions.
•Always keep the emblem and front grille clean.
•Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder
for cleaning the emblem a nd front grille. Clean it
with water or a mild detergent.
•Do not put any stickers or paint on the emblem or
front grille.
•Do not scratch or damage the emblem or front
grille.
•Do not replace the emblem , front grille, or bumper.•Do not remove or disassemble the radar sensor.
Consult a dealer if:
•The radar sensor cover is strongly impacted.
•The front grille or bumpe r needs to be repaired.
If the vehicle is involved in any of the following
situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:
•Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision•Your vehicle drives th rough deep water or is
submerged in deep water
•Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock,
slope, or embankment th at could jar the radar
sensor
Radar
Sensor
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper, multi-information display and audi o/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.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.
•There is something nearby that emits ultrasonic
waves or high frequency sounds.
•Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
•Any accessories have been put on or around the
sensors.
The system may not de tect these obstacles:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
The system may falsely de tect obstacles in the
following situations:
•The vehicle is on uneven su rface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
•When close to other vehicl es with sonar sensors or
other objects that em it ultrasonic waves.
•There is splashing water near the sensors due to
heavy rains, etc.
Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors Rear Center Sensors
Front: Within about 28 in (70 cm) or less
Rear: Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less
Front Center Sensors
* Not available on all models
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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn the
system on or off. The indicator in the button
comes on when the system is on.
The front center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is
not in
(P or (R, and the vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The rear center and corner sensors and the
front corner sensors star t to detect an obstacle
when the transmission is in
(R, and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
1Parking Sensor System*
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
u If you put any accessories (such as a bicycle rack)
on or around the rear sensors, the system may
activate if it detects these accessories as an
obstacle. In this case, turn off the rear sensor. 2Turning off All Rear Sensors P. 499
1Parking sensor system on and off
When you set the power mode to ON, the system will
be in the previously selected condition.
* Not available on all models
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