2014 HONDA ACCORD speed sensor

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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
Message
Condition
Explanation
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Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.
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Appears when the battery is not charging.
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Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 534
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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
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Appears when the starter system has a problem.
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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.
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Appears for about three seconds when ACC has
been automatically canceled.
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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
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Flashes when the system senses a likely collision with
a vehicle in front of you.
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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
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Appears when your vehicle is too close to the traffic
lane lines. The beeper sounds.
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Take appropriate action to keep your vehicle within the
lane lines.
2Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
* P. 462
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display
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92Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■
Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
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2. Press and hold the (Select/Reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the
outside temperature is shown on the information display.
u The information display goes into temperature adjustment mode. The display
starts showing from -5°F to +5°F (U.S.) or -3°C to +3°C (Canada).
3. Release the knob when the righ t adjustment amount is shown.
u The adjustment is complete.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Outside Temperature
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Range
1 Outside Temperature
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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 mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.1 Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temp erature reading up to ± 5°F or ± 3°C.
* Not available on all models

uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display
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96Instrument Panel
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 489
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).■
Adjusting the outside temperature display
Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading
seems incorrect.
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Average Speed
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Instant Fuel Economy
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Engine Oil Life
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Outside Temperature
1 Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 2991Outside 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 mi nutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
Use the multi-information display's customized
features to corre ct the temperature.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299

450
uuWhen Driving uACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
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Driving
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
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Maintains a constant vehicle speed and a safe distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead of you without having to keep your foot on the brake pedal or
accelerator.
1ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
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Important Safety Reminder
As with any system, there are limits to ACC.
Inappropriate use of ACC can result in a serious
accident. Use the brake pedal whenever necessary,
and always keep a safe distance between your vehicle
and other vehicles.
The radar sensor for ACC is shared with FCW
(Forward Collision Warning).
2 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
* P. 458
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WARNING
Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash.
Use ACC only when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
When to use■
Vehicle speed for adaptive cruise control:
Desired speed in a ran ge above roughly 25
mph (40 km/h) ~
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Shift positions for adaptive cruise control:
In
( D
or
(S
The radar sensor is inside the front
grille on the right side.
How to use■
Press the MAIN button on
the steering wheel. ACC is on in the multi-
information display.
Adaptive cruise control is
ready to use.
* Not available on all models

uuWhen Driving uACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
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452Driving
The radar sensor monitors the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead of
you. When the sensor detects a change in distance, the system compensates it by
accelerating or braking your vehicle in order to maintain the cruising speed you
previously set.■
When in Operation
1When in Operation
If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if
another vehicle cuts in front of you, the beeper
sounds and a message appears on the multi-
information display to alert you.
Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Even if the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is short, FCW may not alert you or ACC
may start accelerating 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 cuts in front of you is going faster than
your vehicle, gradually distancing.
If you do not want to hear a beep when the system
detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of
ACC range, you can change the pre-running detect
car beep setting. 2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
Beep
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When ACC detects a
vehicle within ACC range:
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When the vehicle goes
out of ACC range:
The beeper sounds once and
the vehicle icon appears on the
multi-information display. The beeper sounds once
and the vehicle icon on the
multi-information display
becomes a dotted-line
contour.
ACC Range: 328 ft. (100 m)

uuWhen Driving uACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
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456Driving
To cancel adaptive cruise control, do any of
the following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the MAIN button.
u ACC Off appears on the multi-
information display.
• Depress the brake pedal.
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Automatic cancellation
The beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi-information display when
ACC is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC
cancellation:
• The vehicle speed slows down to 22 mph (35 km/h) and below.
• Bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• When the radar sensor inside the front grille gets dirty.
• The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected.
• An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding.
• Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods.
• Abrupt steering wheel movement.
• When the ABS or VSA is activated.
• When the ABS or VSA indicator comes on.
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To Cancel
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed: After you have
canceled adaptive cruise control, you can resume the
prior set speed while it is still displayed. Press the
RES/+ button when driving at a speed of at least 25
mph (40 km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:•When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40km/h).•When the MAIN button is turned off.
CANCEL
ButtonMAIN
Button
1 Automatic cancellation
Even though adaptive cruise control has been
automatically canceled, you can still resume the prior
set speed. Wait until the condition that caused ACC
to cancel improves, then press the RES/+ button.

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uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW)
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Driving
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
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Alerts you when it determines that there is a possibility that your vehicle may collide
with a vehicle detected in front of yours.
If the system determines a collision is possible, it gives both visual and audible alerts,
including a heads-up warning that flashes on the windshield.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change lanes,
etc.).■
How the system works
The system may give warnings of potential collisions when your vehicle speed is
above 10 mph (15 km/h).
1 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
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Important Safety Reminder
FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not
detect a given object; accuracy of the system will vary
based on weather, speed and other factors. FCW
does not include a braking function. It is always your
responsibility to safely operate the vehicle and avoid
collisions.
You can change the Forward Collision Warning
Distance setting or turn the system on and off.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
For the FCW system to work properly:•Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.•Never use chemical solvents or polishing
compounds to clean the sensor cover. Instead,
clean it with water and a mild detergent.•Do not put anything on the radar sensor cover.
See a dealer if the radar sensor gets damaged or
requires repair.
The camera is shared wi th Lane Departure Warning
(LDW).
2 LDW Camera P. 464Models with multi-information displayModels with information display
LONG
NORMAL SHORT
Your Vehicle Vehicle Ahead
You can set
Long, Normal or Short for when warnings start:
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen Driving uForward Collision Warning (FCW)
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Driving
FCW may not activate or may not detec t a vehicle in front of your vehicle, and may activate even when you are aware of a vehicl e ahead
of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead under the following conditions.■
FCW Limitations
Condition
Models with multi-
information display
Models with
information display
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The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.
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A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
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A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
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When either your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you accelerates rapidly.
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The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, a small vehicle, or a unique vehicle such as a tractor.
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When you drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding road for an extended period that
makes it difficult for the sensor/camera to properly detect a vehicle in front of you.
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When there are pe destrians or animals in front of your vehicle.
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When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).
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A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your vehicle.
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An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire, etc.).


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When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
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When the temperature inside the system is high.
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A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
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You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).
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When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.
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When streetlights are perceived as the taillight of a vehicle in front of yours.
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When driving at night, the vehicle ahead of you is running with either taillight bulb burned out.
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When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
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When your vehicle is towing a trailer.
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When the radar sensor cover is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
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You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed.
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You drive over speed bumps, steel road plates, etc., or your vehicle approaches train tracks or roadside
objects (such as a traffic sign and guard rail) on a curve.

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