Forward collision warning system HONDA ACCORD 2014 9.G Owners Manual
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9Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel
(P 67)
CanadaU.S.
Low Fuel IndicatorAnti-lock Brake
System (
ABS)
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Canada U.S.
Washer Level
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
*
Adaptive Cruise
Control ( ACC)
Indicator
*
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
*
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever
Position
Indicator
*
Gauges
(P 89)
/Information Display
* (P 90)
/
Multi-Information Display
* (P 93)
/System Indicators
(P 68) Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
System Indicators
Temperature Gauge
M (7-speed manual
shift mode) Indicator/
Shift Indicator
*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Smart Entry System
Indicator
*
Starter System
Indicator
*
System Message
Indicator
*
ECON mode
IndicatorForward Collision
Warning (
FCW
) Indicator
*
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW
) Indicator
*
Light Control
Indicator
*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Canada U.S.
Models with
information
display
Models with
information
display
*
Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:On the left: Models with information display On the right: Models with multi-information displayIndicator
Name
On/Blinking
Explanation
Message
*2
Forward
Collision
Warning
( FCW )
Indicator
*
●
Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w
*1, then goes off.
●
Comes on when you have
customized FCW to turn off.
●
Comes on if there is a problem
with the FCW system.
●
Stays on constantly without FCW off - Have the vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●
Blinks when the system detects
a likely collision with a vehicle in
front of you. The beeper sounds.
●
Blinks while driving - Take appropriate action to prevent
a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes, etc.).
—
—
●
Comes on when the FCW
system shuts itself off.
●
Stays on - The temperature inside the FCW system is too high.
The system activates when the temperature inside the system
cools down.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 460
—
●
Stays on - The radar sensor or the area around the camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc. Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and
wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if:
The indicator and message stay on after you cleaned the
radar sensor cover.
The indicator and message come back on after you cleaned
the area around the camera.
2 Automatic shutoff P. 4602Automatic shutoff P. 460
—
—
Models with information displayAll models
Models with information display
Models with multi-information displayModels with information display
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Wa rning and Information Messages
*
Continued
Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
●
Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
●
Appears when the battery is not charging.
●
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 534
●
Appears along with the battery charging system
indicator - Turn off the climate control system and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 560
●
Appears when the starter system has a problem.
●
As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
●
Appears for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.
●
You can resume the set speed after the condition that
caused ACC to cancel improves. Press the RES/+
button.
2 ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
* P. 450
●
Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.
●
Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the
brakes, change lanes, etc.).
2ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
* P. 450
2 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
* P. 458
●
Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
●
Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within the
lane lines.
2Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
* P. 462
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
*
Instrument Panel
■
Customization flow
Press the button.
SEL/RESET
Vehicle Settings
“Trip A” Reset TimingLanguage Selection
Adjust Outside Temp. DisplayMemory Position LinkDoor Unlock ModeKeyless Access Light Flash
4444
TPMS Calibration
Driver Assist System Setup
Meter SetupPosition Setup
Keyless Access Setup
SEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESETSEL/RESET
“Trip B” Reset TimingFuel Efficiency Backlight
4
ACC Pre-Running Car Detect Beep
ACC Display Speed Unit
4
Keyless Start Guidance Screens
SEL/RESET
Keyless Access Beep
Forward Collision Warning Distance
444
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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
*
Instrument Panel
■
List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable SettingsTPMS
Calibration
—
Calibrates the TPMS.
Cancel
/Calibrate
Driver Assist
System
Setup
Forward Collision
Warning Distance
Changes at which distance FCW alerts, or turns FCW
on and off.
Long /Normal
*1/Short /Off
ACC Pre-Running Car
Detect Beep
Causes the system to beep when the system detects a
vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of ACC range.
On
*1/Off
ACC Display Speed Unit
Changes the ACC display speed unit.
mph
*1/km/h
Meter Setup
Language Selection
Changes the displayed language.
English
*1/French /Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.
-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1 ~ +5°F
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and
elapsed time A.
With Refuel /IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and
elapsed time B.
With Refuel /IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.
On
*1/ Off
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens
Displays the push button start guidance when
conditions are met to change power mode.
On
*1/Off
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Keyless Access Light FlashAuto Light Sensitivity
Auto Door LockAuto Door Unlock
Fuel Efficiency Backlight
Forward Collision Warning
Distance
*
Door Unlock Mode
Interior Light Dimming TimeHeadlight Auto Off Timer
Memory Position Link
Keyless Start Guidance Screens
*
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Maintenance Reset
Default
Vehicle
Settings
Driver Assist System Setup
*
Meter
Setup
TPMS Calibration
Driving Position Setup
*
Keyless Access
Setup
*
Lighting SetupDoor
Setup
Maintenance Info.
Keyless Access Beep
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings TPMS Calibration
Cancels/Calibrates the TPMS. Cancel
*1/Calibrate
Driver
Assist
System
Setup
*
Forward Collision Warning
Distance
*
Changes at which distance FCW alerts, or turns
FCW on and off. Long
/Normal
*1/
Short /Off
Meter
Setup Adjust Outside Temp.
Display
Adjusts the temperature reading by a few
degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F
*1
~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A
and average fuel economy A. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B
and average fuel economy B. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
Fuel Efficiency Backlight Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. On
*1/Off
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens Displays the push button start guidance when
conditions are met to change power mode.
On*1/
Off
Driving
Position
Setup
*
Memory Position Link Changes the driver’s seat position to a stored
setting. On
*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Features
“Trip A” Reset Timing“Trip B” Reset TimingFuel Efficiency Backlight
Language Selection
*
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Forward Collision Warning DistanceACC Pre-Running Car Detect Beep
*
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Keyless Start Guidance Screens
Default
Memory Position Link
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Light Flash
Interior Light Dimming TimeHeadlight Auto Off Timer
Auto light Sensitivity
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door LockAuto Door Unlock
Maintenance Reset
TPMS Calibration
Vehicle
Settings
Meter SetupDriver Assist
System
Setup
Driving Position Setup
*
Keyless Access
SetupLighting SetupDoor
Setup
Maintenance Info.
Keyless Access Beep
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings TPMS Calibration
Cancels/Calibrates the TPMS. Cancel
*1/Calibrate
Driver
Assist
System
Setup
*
Forward Collision Warning
Distance Changes at which distance FCW alerts, or turns
FCW on and off. Long
/Normal
*1/
Short /Off
ACC Pre-Running Car
Detect Beep
*
Causes the system to beep when the system detects a
vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of ACC range. On
*1/
Off
ACC Display Speed Unit
*
Changes the speed unit for ACC on the multi-
information display
*. mph
*1/
km/h
Meter
Setup Language Selection
*
Changes the displayed language on the multi-
information display
*.
English
*1/
French /
Spanish
Adjust Outside Temp.
Display Adjusts the temperature reading by a few
degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F
*1
~ +5°F
(U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C
(Canada)
“Trip A” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A
*, and
elapsed time A
*. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
“Trip B” Reset Timing Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B
*, and
elapsed time B
*. With Refuel
/IGN Off /
Manually Reset
*1
Fuel Efficiency Backlight Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. On
*1/Off
Keyless Start Guidance
Screens Displays the push button start guidance when
conditions are met to change power mode.
On*1/
Off
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 418
Maximum Load Limit........................ 421
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 423
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 425
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 426
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 427, 429
Precautions While Driving................. 433
Automatic Transmission/CVT ............ 434
Shifting .................... 435, 437, 441, 443
ECON Button ................................... 446 Cruise Control
*............................... 447
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
*....... 450
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*.. 458
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
*..... 462
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 466
LaneWatch
TM*.......................................... 468
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 470
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 472
Braking
Brake System ................................... 474 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 476
Brake Assist System ......................... 477
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 478
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 479
Rearview Camera ............................. 480
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 481
How to Refuel ................................. 482
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy .................. 483
Accessories and Modifications ........ 484
* Not available on all models