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3 Important Information .......................................................................................... 4 How the Backup Sensors Work ........................................................................... 5 Limitations ............................................................................................................ 8 Operation ........................................................................................................... 10 Daily Inspection.................................................................................................. 12 Caring for the Backup Sensors.......................................................................... 13 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 14 2 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Acura Please read this User’s Information carefully manual in the glove box for future reference. This product is designed to be used exclusively on a RDX. used for any other intended purpose. This User’s Information should be considered a permanent part the vehicle at all times and stay with the vehicle when sold. This accessory should be installed only by a skilled technician who has equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.” This User’s Information contains important information about the safe operation of sensors. We urge you to read this manual carefully, become familiar with the controls and follow its recommendations to help make your driving trouble-free and enjoyable. © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 3 Important Information Before using the backup sensors, make of the system as discussed throughout this • The backup sensors are designed to provide an stationary objects while the vehicle is moving in reverse may not detect all objects depending on their size, shape, • Even with the backup sensors, the driver is still responsible when driving in reverse. 4 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. How the Backup Sensors Work Backup Sensors The sensors are ready for operation when the backup to the reverse position. The sensors operate by emitting ultrasonic waves. They calculate obstacle by measuring the time the ultrasonic waves take to obstacle. CORNER SENSOR CENTER 4202010Y SENSOR CORNER SENSOR © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 5 How the Backup Sensors Work The sensors are designed to give you an audible when the sensor is approaching an obstacle. • The audible signal has three sounds: Corner Sensors: Sound Corner Sensors Center Sensors Fill Pattern Slow intermittent beeps Quick intermittent beeps Continuous beep Within 2.0 feet (60 cm) Within 1.5 feet (40 cm) Within 1.0 foot (25 cm) Within 4.9 feet (150 cm) Within 3.3 feet (100 cm) Within 1.6 feet (50 cm) 123456789012345678901234567890 Center Sensors: 4709010Y 6 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. The sensors detect the closest rear obstacle. In this example, the corner sensor detects the side wall. The sensors may not detect the rear bumper of tall vehicles. How the Backup Sensors Work When towing a trailer, the audible signal may sounding if the shift lever is moved to the reverse position. When this occurs, turn the backup sensor switch OFF. © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 7 Limitations The sensors may not work if the obstacle is shape or made of material that does not reflect ultrasonic waves. Examples: POLE RECTANGULAR LUMBER CARDBOARD BICYCLE CARTON TIRE SMALL TREE SOFT SNOW AND OTHER ABSORBENT OBJECTS CURBSTONE WIRE, ROPE, 4202030Y AND NET FENCE 8 The sensors may not work if the ambient air temperature is below -4°F (-20°C) or above 122°(50°C). 4202020Y The audible signal may sound a warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle: • Water frozen on the sensor 4202040Y © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. The audible signal may sound warning even there is no obstacle behind the vehicle: • Sensors clogged with snow, dirt or mud 4202050Y The sensors may sound continuously under the following conditions: • When driving on rough surfaces or gravel roads or in grass, or when stopped on a hill © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Limitations • When the vehicle is equipped with a high-power radio and antenna 4202060Y • When detecting loud noises such as a vehicle horn, a motorcycle’s engine, or air brakes • When driving in rain or melted snow • When the battery is deteriorated and its performance is reduced 9 Operation Before using the backup sensors, become familiar with the types of sounds in relation to the distances between the sensors and the obstacle by actually backing your vehicle into a garage or parking space. Also confirm the obstacle detecting range of each backup sensor. 1. Apply ...