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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if anything covers the radar sensor cover
and prevents the sensor fro m detecting a vehicle in
front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the radar sensor gets dirty, stop your vehicle in a
safe place, and wipe off dirt using a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you clean the sensor
cover.
2 Radar Sensor P. 491
●Appears if the temperature inside the front sensor
camera is too high and the ACC with Low Speed
Follow, LKAS and auto high-beam cannot be
activated.●Use the climate control sy stem to cool down the
camera.
●Disappears - The camera has b een cooled down and
the systems are activated normally.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 489
●Appears if the area around the front sensor camera is
blocked by dirt, mud, etc and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
●May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
●When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even a fter you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 489
●Appears when the LKAS is in operation, or the LKAS
button is pressed, but there is a problem with a
system related to the LKAS. The LKAS cancels
automatically. The beeper sounds simultaneously.●If any other system indicato rs come on, such as the
VSA ®, ABS and brake system, take appropriate action.
2Indicators P. 74
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
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Controls
Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatica lly switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.
•The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicato r does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.1Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 489
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor Camera
Auto High-Beam
IndicatorLight Switch
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Controls
■Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the proced ures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you fo r flashing the high beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to . u To reactivate the auto high-be am, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
Switching to high beam:Switching to low beam:
All of the following conditions must
be met before the high beams turn
on.
●Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
●There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with headlights
or taillights turned on.
●There are few street lights on the
road ahead.
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
●Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24
km/h) or less.
●There is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle with headlights or
taillights turned on.
●There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operati on does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness level of th e road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are op erating at a high speed.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the
vehicle is stationary. To turn the system off:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
twice, release the lever.
To turn the system on:
With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever
toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks
once, release the lever.
■How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam1 How to Use the Auto High-Beam
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 toward 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 sa fe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
1 How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam
If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system
does not operate until you turn the system on.
Park in a safe place before turning the system off or
on.
AUTO Position
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( *)
Sprays on the rear window and rearview
camera
* while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray
the washer. Once released, the washer spray
will stop and the rear wi per will return to its
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you select the transmission to
(R with the windshield wipers activated, the
rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
INT : Intermittent
OFF ON : Continuous wipe
Washer
Windshield Wiper OperationRear Wiper Operation
IntermittentIntermittent
Low speed wipe
High speed wipeContinuous
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
Guidelines
Cross Traffic Monitor*
Guidelines
Cross Traffic Monitor
Rear Camera*Camera
Surround View Camera*
Show after Shifting from Reverse
(Select Reset Items)Maintenance Information
Reset All Due
* Not available on all models
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Camera
Rear Camera*
Guidelines
Selects whether the guidelines come
on the rear camera monitor.
2
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 511
Dynamic/Fixed /
Both*1/ Off
Cross Traffic Monitor*Turns the cross traffic monitor feature
on and off.On*1/Off
Surround
View
Camera
*
Guidelines
Selects whether the guidelines come
on the rear camera monitor.
2 Surround View Camera System*
P. 513
Dynamic /Fixed /
Both*1/ Off
Cross Traffic MonitorTurns the cross traffic monitor feature
on and off.On*1/Off
Show after Shifting from
ReverseSets the rear view to be automatically
switched to the fr ont view when the
transmission is out of
(R.
On /Off*1
* Not available on all models
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 400
Towing a Trailer ................................ 405
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 411
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 413
Precautions While Driving................. 418
Automatic Transmission ................... 419
Shifting ............................................ 420
Integrated Dynamics System............. 428
Auto Idle Stop .................................. 430
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ................. 436
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 438
Super Handling-All Wheel DriveTM (SH-AWD®)*.. 439
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist .......................... 440
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 442
Blind spot information System
*........ 444
AcuraWatchTM................................... 447
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 450
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................. 460 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 477
Road Departure Mi
tigation (RDM)
System ........................................ 485
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 489
Radar Sensor ................................... 491
Braking .............................................. 492
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 501
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 511
Surround View Camera System
*..... 513
Refueling ........................................... 521
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 524
Turbo Engine Vehicle ....................... 525
* Not available on all models
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