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uuWhen Driving uVehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
Continued
Driving
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA ® helps to stabilize the vehicle during corn ering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine ou tput and selectively applying the brakes.
When VSA ® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic brake system. You will also see the
indicator blink.
■VSA ® Operation
1 Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA® ), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System
The VSA ® may not function properl y if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.
When the VSA ® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, there ma y be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehi cle checked by a dealer
immediately.
VSA ® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.
The main function of the VSA ® system is generally
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.
The vehicle stability assist
TM (VSA ®) system, vehicle
stability assistTM (VSA ®) OFF, adaptive cruise control
(ACC) with low speed follow, and safety support
indicators may come on in amber along with a
message in the multi-information display when you
set the power mode to ON after reconnecting a
battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20
km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
VSA ® System Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist
Continued
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire
Fill Assist
Monitors the tire pr essure while you are
driving. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes
significantly low, the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator comes on and a message appears on
the multi-information display.
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come
on. 2 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks P. 618
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become overinflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of overinflation.
The TPMS audibly and visually informs you of
changes in tire pressure of the individual tire that you
are adjusting using audibl e and visual indications.
If a change in tire pressure has been significant, the
system beeps and the hazard lights flash continuously
for five seconds when the specified tire pressure is
reached. Stop filling the tire.Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
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uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist
410
Driving
To select the tire pressure monitor, set the power
mode to ON, and roll the right selector wheel
until you see the tire pressure screen.
The pressure for each tire is displayed in PSI.
Tire Pressures Low is displayed when a tire
has significantly low pressure. The specific tire
is displayed on the screen.
■Tire Pressure Monitor1Tire Pressure Monitor
The pressure displayed on the multi-information
display can be slightly different from the actual
pressure as measured by a gauge. If there is a
significant di fference between the two values, or if
the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator and the message
on the multi-information di splay do not go off after
you have inflated the tire to the specified pressure,
have the system checked by a dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitor System Problem. Check
Tire Pressure. See Your Dealer. may appear if you
drive with the compact spare tire
*, or there is a
problem with the TPMS.
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information System*
414
Driving
■When the system detects a vehicle
Blind spot information System Alert Indicator:
Located near the pillar on both sides.
Comes on when:
•A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.
• You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Blinks and a beeper sounds when:
You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.1 Blind spot information System*
The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.
•The blind spot informatio n system alert indicator
may not come on due to obstruction (splashes,
etc.) even without the Blind Spot Information
System Not Available multi-information display
appearing.
•The blind spot informatio n system alert indicator
may come on even with the message appearing.
You can change the setting for the blind spot
information system. 2 Customized Features P. 302
Comes On
Blinks
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uBlind spot information System*
Driving
■Blind spot information System On and Off
When you turn the blind spot information
system on and off, do the following.
1.Press the safety support switch.
2. Roll the right selector wheel to the
symbol and push it.
u The message appears on the multi-
information display when the system
turns on or off.
u A check mark appears in the box and the
color of the symbol changes green
when the system is on. The check mark
disappears and the color of the
symbol changes gray when the system is
off.
The blind spot information system is in the
previously selected on (checked) or off
(unchecked) setting eac h time you start the
engine.1 Blind spot information System*
Blind spot information sy stem may be adversely
affected when:
•Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc.) are detected.
•An object that does not re flect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.
•Driving on a curved road.
•A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.
•The system picks up external electrical interference.
•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed.
•The orientation of the sensors has been changed.•In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).
•Making a turn at an intersection.
•Driving on a bumpy road.•Making a short turn that slightly tilts the vehicle.
For a proper blind spot in formation system operation:
•Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.•Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.
•Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be
repaired, or the re ar bumper corner area is strongly
impacted.
Right Selector Wheel
Safety Support Switch
* Not available on all models
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uuAcuraWatchTMu
Driving
You can see the current state of ACC with
Low Speed Follow, LKAS and Traffic Jam
Assist.
When both of
a and b indicates, Traffic Jam
Assist is ready to be activated.
You can have the head-up display show you the current state of each function.
2 Head-Up Display* P. 112
■Multi-Information Display Content
6
aIndicates that ACC with Low Speed Fo llow is ready to be activated.
• Green: The system is on.
• White: The system is standby.
• Amber: There is a problem with the system.
bIndicates that LKAS is ready to be activated.
•Green: The system is on.
• White: The system is standby.
• Amber: There is a problem with the system.
cIndicates that LKAS is acti vated and whether or not traff ic lane lines are detected.
• Solid lane outlines: The system is on.
• Lane outlines: The sy stem is in standby.
dIndicates whether or not ACC with Low Sp eed Follow detected the vehicle ahead.
eShows vehicle set speed in ACC with Low Speed Follow.
fShows set vehicle interval in ACC with Low Speed Follow.
Models with Head-up display
* Not available on all models
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uuAcuraWatchTMu
Driving
To activate ACC with Low Speed Follow, LKAS, and Traffic Jam Assi st, carry out the following steps:
■How to Operate the Buttons on the Steering Wheel
Press the Button
Button
RES/J/SET/−
Switch
LKAS Button
ACC with Low Speed
Follow
The vehicle icon,
interval bars and set
speed appear on the
multi-information
display.Press the
LKAS
Button
Press the
RES/+
/SET/−
Switch down
Press the LKAS
Button
Traffic Jam Assist
Keep your vehicle near the center of the lane while
driving.
Keep vehicle speed under 45mph (72 km/h).
Lane outlines appear on the
multi-information display.
Traffic Jam Assist is ready to
use. The lane outlines change
to solid ones once the
system starts operating
after detecting the left
and right lane markings.
LKAS
Keep your vehicle near the center of the lane while driving.
Keep vehicle speed over 45mph (72 km/h).
Lane outlines appear on
the multi-information
display. LKAS is
activated. The lane outlines change to
solid ones once the system starts
operating after detecting the
left and right lane markings.
Press the button, and then press
the
RES/+ /SET/− Switch down
(white)
(white)
(green)
(green)
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uuAcuraWatchTMuCollision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM)
422
Driving
■When the system activates
You can change the distance ( Long/Normal /Short ) between vehicles at which the
system’s earliest collision alert will co me on through audio/information screen
setting options.
2 Customized Features P. 302
1When the system activates
The camera in the CMBS
TM is also designed to detect
pedestrians.
However, this pedestrian detection feature may not
activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of
your vehicle under certain conditions.
Refer to the ones indicating the pedestrian detection
limitations from the list. 2 CMBS
TM Conditions and Limitations P. 425
The head-up warning uses a lens located at the front
end of the dashboard.
Do not cover the lens or spill any liquid on it.
Models with Head-up display
Lens
The system provides visual and audible al erts of a possible collision, and stops if
the collision is avoided.
u Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes, etc.)
Beep
Head-up Warning Lights
*
Visual Alerts
Audible Alert
* Not available on all models
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