HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: HONDA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: ACCORD SEDAN, Model: HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2020Pages: 728, PDF Size: 34.06 MB
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• When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by 
side.
• Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s 
shape, preventing the system from recogn izing that the person is a pedestrian.
• When the pedestrian is shorte r than about 3.3 feet (1 meter) or taller than about 
6.6 feet (2 meters) in height.
• When a pedestrian blends in with the background.
• When a pedestrian is bent over or squatting, or when their hands are raised or 
they are running.
• When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group.
• When the camera cannot correctly identify  that a pedestrian is present due to an 
unusual shape (holding luggage, body position, size).
■Automatic shutoff
The CMBSTM may automatically shut itself o ff and the safety support indicator 
(amber) comes and stays on when:
• The temperature inside the system is high.
• You drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an 
extended period.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected  (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including 
the windshield, gets dirty.
Once the conditions that caused the CMBS
TM to shut off improve or are addressed 
(e.g., cleaning), the system comes back on.
Limitations applicable to  pedestrian detection only 
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The CMBSTM may activate even when you are aw are of a vehicle ahead of you, or 
when there is no vehicle ahead . Some examples of this are:
■When Passing
Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ah ead of you and you change lanes to pass.
■At an intersection
Your vehicle approaches or passes another  vehicle that is making a left or right turn.
■With Little Chance of a Collision 
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■On a curve
When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming 
vehicle is right in front of you.
■Through a low bridge at high speed
You drive under a low or na rrow bridge at high speed.
■Speed bumps, road work sites, tra in tracks, roadside objects, etc.
You drive over speed bumps, st eel road plates, etc., or your vehicle approaches train 
tracks or roadside objects (such as a traffic sign and guard rail) on a curve or, when 
parking, stationary vehicles and walls. 
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Adaptive Cruise Control (A CC) with Low Speed Follow*
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a vehicle 
detected ahead of yours and, if the detect ed vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate 
and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the 
accelerator.
When ACC with Low Speed Follow slows y our vehicle by applying the brakes, your 
vehicle’s brake lights will illuminate.1 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow*
Important Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC with Low 
Speed Follow. Use the brake pedal whenever 
necessary, and always keep a safe interval between 
your vehicle and other vehicles.
3WARNING
Improper use of ACC with Low Speed 
Follow can lead to a crash.
Use ACC with Low Speed Follow only 
when driving on expressways or 
freeways and in good weather 
conditions.
3WARNING
ACC with Low Speed Follow has limited 
braking capability and may not stop 
your vehicle in time to avoid a collision 
with a vehicle that qu ickly stops in front 
of you.
Always be prepared to apply the brake 
pedal if the cond itions require.
When to use
■Vehicle speed for ACC wi th Low Speed Follow: A vehicle is detected ahead 
within ACC with Low Speed Follow range  – ACC with Low Speed Follow 
operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
No vehicle is detected within ACC with Low Speed Follow range  – ACC with 
Low Speed Follow operates at the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.
■Gear position for ACC with  Low Speed Follow: In (D or (S*.
The radar sensor is at the 
lower part of the front 
bumper.
The camera is 
located behind 
the rearview 
mirror.
* Not available on all models 
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■How to activate the system1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow*
When the  MAIN button is pressed, both ACC with 
Low Speed Follow and the Lane Keeping Assist 
System (LKAS) are either turned on or off.
ACC with Low Speed Follow may not work properly 
under certain  conditions.
2 ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions 
and Limitations  P. 528
When not using ACC with Low Speed Follow: Turn 
off adaptive cruise by pressing the  MAIN button. This 
also will turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System 
(LKAS).
Do not use ACC with Low Speed Follow under the 
following conditions:
•On roads with heavy traf fic or while driving in 
continuous stop and go traffic.
•On roads with sharp turns.
•On roads with steep downhill sections, as the set 
vehicle speed can be exceeded by coasting. In such 
cases, ACC with Low Speed Follow will not apply 
the brakes to maintain the set speed.
•On roads with toll collection facilities or other 
objects between lanes of  traffic, or in parking 
areas, or faci lities with driv e through access.
How to use
■Press the MAIN button on 
the steering wheel.
ACC (green) is on in the instrument panel.
ACC with Low Speed Follow is ready to use.
* Not available on all models 
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When driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above:  Take your foot off the 
pedal and press the  SET/–  button when you reach the de sired speed. The moment you 
release the button, the set speed is fixed,  and ACC with Low Speed Follow begins.
When driving slower than  about 25 mph (40 km/h): If the vehicle is moving 
and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the button fixes the set speed to 
about 25 mph (40 km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If the vehicle is 
stationary, you can set the vehicle speed even with the brake pedal depressed.
When ACC with Low Speed Follow starts 
operating, the vehicle icon, interval bars and 
set speed appear on the driver information 
interface.
When you use ACC with  Low Speed Follow, 
Straight Driving Assist (a feature of the Electric 
Power Steering system) is activated.
By enabling the steering system to 
automatically compensate for natural steering 
pull, Straight Driving Assist makes it easier for 
you to keep your vehicl e in a straight line.
■To Set the Vehicle Speed1To Set the Vehicle Speed
You can switch the displayed set speed 
measurements on the driver  information interface or 
audio/information screen between mph and km/h. 2 Speed Unit  P. 149
2 Customized Features  P. 372, 383
The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle 
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF, adaptive cruise control 
(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, safety support and 
low tire pressure/TPMS indicators may come on in 
amber along with a message  in the driver information 
interface when you set the power mode to ON after 
reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at mo re than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.On when ACC with Low 
Speed Follow begins
Press and release
SET/− button
Set Vehicle Speed
Set Vehicle Interval 
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■There is a vehicle ahead
ACC with Low Speed Follow m onitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC with 
Low Speed Follow range. If a vehicle is de tected doing so, the ACC with Low Speed 
Follow system maintains or decelerates your vehicle’s set speed in order to keep the 
vehicle’s set following interval from the vehicle ahead.
2 To Set or Change Following Interval  P. 532
When a vehicle whose speed is slower than 
your set speed is detected  in front of you, your 
vehicle starts to slow down.
■When in Operation1 When in Operation
If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if 
another vehicle cuts in front of you, the beeper 
sounds, a message appears on  the driver information 
interface, and the he ad-up warning lights
* flash.
Depress the brake pedal,  and keep an appropriate 
interval from the vehicle ahead.
Beep
ACC with Low Speed Follow Range: 394 ft. (120 m)
A vehicle icon appears on the 
driver information interface.
* Not available on all models 
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■There is no vehicle ahead
Your vehicle maintains the set speed without 
having to keep your foot on the brake or 
accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected 
ahead that kept your vehicle from traveling at 
the set speed, ACC with Low Speed Follow 
accelerates your vehicle to the set speed, and 
then maintains it.
■When you depress the accelerator pedal
You can temporarily increase th e vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or 
visual alert even if a vehicle is in  the ACC with Low Speed Follow range.
ACC with Low Speed Follow stays on unless  you cancel it. Once you release the 
accelerator pedal, the system resume s an appropriate speed for keeping the 
following interval while a vehicle ahead  is within the ACC with Low Speed Follow 
range.
1 When in Operation
Even if the interval betw een your vehicle and the 
vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC with Low Speed 
Follow may start accelerati ng your vehicle under the 
following circumstances:
•The vehicle ahead of you is going at almost the 
same speed as, or faster than, your vehicle.
•A vehicle that cuts in front of you is going faster 
than your vehicle, gradua lly increasing the interval 
between the vehicles.
You can also set the system  to beep when a vehicle in 
front of you comes in and goes out of the ACC with 
Low Speed Follow detect ing range. Change the ACC 
Forward Vehicle Detect Beep  setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 372, 383
Limitations
You may need to use the brake to maintain a safe 
interval when using ACC with Low Speed Follow. 
Additionally, ACC with Lo w Speed Follow may not 
work properly under  certain conditions.
2 ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions 
and Limitations  P. 528
A vehicle icon with dotted-line 
contour appears on the driver 
information interface.
1When you depress the accelerator pedal
While the accelerator pedal is depressed, the system 
does not apply the brakes to keep the following 
interval, as well as the  BRAKE message on the driver 
information interface di splay does not appear.
2 When in Operation  P. 525 
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■A vehicle detected ahead  is within ACC with Low Speed Follow range and 
slows to a stop Your vehicle also stops, automatically. The 
Stopped message appears on the driver 
information interface.
When the vehicle ahead  of you starts again, 
the vehicle icon on the driver information 
interface blinks. If you press the  RES/+ or  SET/
–  button, or depress th e accelerator pedal, 
ACC with Low Speed Follow operates again 
within the prior set speed.
If no vehicle is ahead of you before you 
resume driving, depress the accelerator pedal 
and ACC with Low Speed Follow will operate 
again within the prior set speed.1 A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with Low Speed Follow 
range and slows to a stop
3WARNING
Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped 
while the ACC with Low Speed Follow 
system is operating can result in the 
vehicle moving without operator 
control.
A vehicle that moves without operator 
control can cause a crash, resulting in 
serious injury or death.
Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is 
stopped by ACC with Low Speed Follow. 
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The system may automatically shut off and the  ACC with Low Speed Follow 
indicator will come on under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions 
are listed below. Other conditions may reduce some of the ACC with Low Speed 
Follow functions.
■Environmental conditions
• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
■Roadway conditions
• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obs cured lane marking, vehicle tracks, 
reflected lights, road  spray, high contrast).
■Vehicle conditions
• The outside of the windshie ld is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (Wrong sized, varied size or construction, 
improperly inflated, comp act spare tire, etc.).
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• The parking brake is applied.
• When the radar sensor cover is dirty.
• The vehicle is tilted due to a heav y load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains
* are installed.
■ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations1ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions and Limitations
For directions on the prop er handling of the radar 
sensor, refer to the following page. 2 Radar Sensor  P. 574
You can read about handling information for the 
camera equipped with this system. 2 Front Sensor Camera  P. 572
Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for 
cleaning the radar sensor cover. Clean it with water 
or a mild detergent.
Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or 
replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or 
removed, or the radar se nsor cover is strongly 
impacted, turn off the system by pressing the  MAIN 
button and take your  vehicle to a dealer.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any 
unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning 
message appears too frequently).
If the front of the vehicle  is impacted in any of the 
following situations, the ra dar sensor may not work 
properly. Have your vehi cle checked by a dealer:
•The vehicle mounted onto a bump, curb, chock, 
embankment, etc.
•You drive the vehicle where the water is deep.
•Your vehicle has a frontal collision.
* Not available on all models