Honda AAM38690 User's Manual

Backup Sensors User’s Information Manual

2

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important.

Operating the BACKUP

SENSORS safely is an important responsibility.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels in the vehicle owner’s manual, and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:

• Safety Labels - on the vehicle.

• Safety Messages - preceded by safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

These singal words mean:

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.

• Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This book contains important safety information - please read it carefully.

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

A Few Words About Safety .................................................................................. 2

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4

Important Information .......................................................................................... 5

How the Backup Sensors Work ........................................................................... 6

Limitations ............................................................................................................ 9

Operation ........................................................................................................... 11

Care of the Backup Sensors ............................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 14

Contents

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

3

4

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Honda accessory.

Please read this User’s Information Manual carefully before using the backup sensors. Keep this manual in the glove box for future reference.

This User’s Information Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle. It should remain with the vehicle at all times and stay with the vehicle when sold.

This User’s Information Manual contains important information about the safe operation of the backup sensors. We urge you to read this manual carefully, become familiar with the controls it describes, and follow its recommendations to help make your driving trouble-free and enjoyable.

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

Important Information

Before using the backup sensors, make sure you read and understand the operation and limitations of the system as discussed throughout this manual.

• The backup sensors are designed to provide an audible sound when they detect large stationary objects while the vehicle is moving in reverse at low speed. However, all obstacles may not always be sensed.

• Even with backup sensors, the driver should always look for obstacles near the vehicle to make sure the path is clear when driving in reverse and it is safe to park.

WARNING

Severe injury or death can occur to persons or objects not detected by the sensors.

Never rely solely on the backup sensors and always look behind you before backing up.

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

5

6

How the Backup Sensors Work

Backup Sensors

The sensors are ready for operation when the shift lever is moved into the reverse position.

The sensors operate by emitting ultrasonic waves. The sensors calculate the distance to an obstacle by measuring the time that ultrasonic waves take to reflect back from an obstacle.

CORNER

SENSOR

CORNER

SENSOR

CENTER SENSORS

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

The sensor system is designed to alert you with a buzzer beep when the rear bumper is nearing an obstacle.

• The buzzer beep has three sounds:

Buzzer

Slow intermittent beeps

Quick intermittent beeps

Continuous beep

Corner Sensor

Distance

Within 2.0 ft

(60 cm)

Within 1.3 ft

(40 cm)

Within 0.8 ft

(25 cm)

Center Sensor

Distance

Within 4.9 ft

(150 cm)

Within 3.3 ft

(100 cm)

Within 1.6 ft

(50 cm)

Fill Pattern

1234567890

1234567890

1234567890

How the Backup Sensors Work

Corner Sensors:

Center Sensors:

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

7

How the Backup Sensors Work

The sensors detect the nearest rear obstacle.

8

The corner sensor detects the side wall.

The sensors may not detect bumpers of tall vehicle.

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

The system may not sense thin or low objects or sonic-absorptive materials such as snow, cotton, or sponge.

Examples:

POLE RECTANGULAR

LUMBER

CARDBOARD

CARTON

BICYCLE

TIRE

SMALL

TREE

SOFT SNOW

CURBSTONE

Limitations

• The sensors may not work near a garage door with electrical sensor.

• The system cannot sense objects directly under the bumper.

The system may not function properly under these condition:

After the vehicle has been sitting out in hot or cold weather.

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

WIRE, ROPE, OR

CHAIN LINK FENCE

9

Limitations

• The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, etc.

• When the system is affected by electrical equipment or devices generating an ultrasonic wave.

• When the vehicle is on a rough road, on grass, or climbing a hill.

• When operating the vehicle in bad weather.

10

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

Before using the backup sensors, become familiar with the types of sounds in relation to the distances between the sensors and the obstacle by parking your vehicle in a garage or parking space. Also confirm the obstacle detecting range of each backup sensor.

1.

Apply the parking brake.

2.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), but do not start the engine yet.

ON

Operation

4.

With one of the doors open, check that the buzzer beeps by slowly moving a board close to each sensor as described:

Corner sensors:

From 2.0 ft (60 cm)

Center sensors:

From 4.9 ft (150 cm)

3.

Move the shift lever to reverse.

Confirm that the buzzer beeps for about one second when moving the shift lever to reverse.

This initial beep indicates the system is working properly.

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

Confirm the obstacle detecting range of each sensor.

BOARD

2.0 ft

(60 cm)

2.0 ft

(60 cm)

11

Operation

5.

Check that the intermittent warning beeps become quicker as you move the board closer to the sensor.

Corner sensors:

About 1.3 ft (40 cm)

Center sensors:

About 3.3 ft (100 cm)

6.

Check that the intermittent warning beeps change to a continuous beep as you move the board closer to the sensor. It may stop beeping if you move the board close too quickly.

Corner sensors:

About 0.8 ft (25 cm)

Center sensors:

About 1.6 ft (50 cm)

7.

Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0).

12

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

Wipe the sensors clean with a clean cloth. Flush with low-pressure water if the sensors are clogged with mud or dirt.

LOW-PRESSURE

WATER

Care of the Backup Sensors

Do not spray high-pressure water against the sensors.

HIGH-

PRESSURE

WATER

(Do not use.)

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

13

Troubleshooting

Perform the following checks if the buzzer does not beep when the vehicle is nearing an obstacle.

Symptom

• Clogged sensor with snow or mud

• Frozen sensor

• Extended parking in cold weather or under blazing sun

Remedy

• Wipe with a clean cloth or flush with low-pressure water.

• Melt with lukewarm water.

• The backup sensors may not work if the outside air temperature is below -4°F

(-20°C) or above 122°F (50°C).

If either of the following problems persist, have the system checked by your Honda dealer.

• The buzzer beeps continuously when the shift lever is in the reverse position, and the sensors are not frozen or clogged with snow or mud.

• The buzzer does not beep when the shift lever is intially shifted into reverse (R).

14

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

Troubleshooting With Beeps

When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and the backup sensor buzzer beeps more than once, there may be a problem with one of the sensors.

Corner Sensors

Two fast beeps: right sensor is faulty.

Three fast beeps: left sensor is faulty.

Four fast beeps: right and left sensors are faulty.

Center Sensors

Two slow beeps: right sensor is faulty.

Three slow beeps: left sensor is faulty.

Four slow beeps: right and left sensors are faulty.

© 200

8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

Troubleshooting

15

08V67-TA0-1001-81 © 200 8 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.

Printed in Taiwan

AAM38690