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Acura AcuraWatch Quick Reference Manual

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AcuraWatch
AcuraWatch
TM
is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located behind the emblem and a front
sensor camera mounted to the interior side
of the windshield, behind the rearview
mirror.
The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.
Front Sensor
Camera
Radar Sensor
The radar sensor is
behind the emblem.
TM
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
(CMBS )
TM
Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS
TM
is designed to alert you when the
potential for a collision is determined, as
well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following-interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you
having to keep your foot on the brake or
the accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides visual alert if the vehicle is detected
drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure
TM
Mitigation (RDM) System
Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.

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  • Page 1 AcuraWatch Collision Mitigation Road Departure AcuraWatch is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly Braking System Mitigation (RDM) System different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor located behind the emblem and a front (CMBS ) Alerts and helps to assist you when the...
  • Page 2 AcuraWatch AcuraWatch is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly different kinds of sensors: a radar sensor located behind the emblem and a front sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror.
  • Page 3 uuAcuraWatch ■ Operation Buttons for the ACC/LKAS ■ MAIN Button Press to activate standby mode for ACC and MAIN Button LKAS. Or press to cancel these systems. ■ CANCEL Button LKAS Button Press to activate or cancel the LKAS. Interval LKAS ■...
  • Page 4 uuAcuraWatch ■ Multi-Information Display Content You can see the current state of ACC and LKAS. Indicates that ACC and LKAS are ready to be activated. Indicates that LKAS is activated and whether or not traffic lane lines are detected. Indicates whether or not a vehicle is detected ahead.

  • Page 5: Collision Mitigation Braking System

    uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a 1Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS is designed to alert you when the Important Safety Reminder potential for a collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help...
  • Page 6 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ When the system activates 1When the system activates The camera in the CMBS is also designed to detect The system provides visual and audible alerts of a possible collision, and stops pedestrians. if the collision is avoided. However, this pedestrian detection feature may not Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change activate or may not detect a pedestrian in front of...
  • Page 7 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ Collision Alert Stages The system has three alert stages for a possible collision. However, depending on circumstances, the CMBS may not go through all of the stages before initiating the last stage. CMBS Distance between vehicles The sensors detect a vehicle Audible &...
  • Page 8 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ 1Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS CMBS On and Off The CMBS may automatically shut off, and the Press and hold the button until the beeper CMBS indicator will come and stay on under certain sounds to switch the system on or off.
  • Page 9 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ 1CMBS Conditions and Limitations CMBS Conditions and Limitations Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any The system may automatically shut off and the CMBS indicator will come on under unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning certain conditions.
  • Page 10 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ Vehicle conditions • Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted. • The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc. • The inside of the windshield is fogged. •...
  • Page 11 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ Detection limitations • A vehicle or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of you. • The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is too short. • A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly. •...
  • Page 12 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS Limitations applicable to pedestrian detection only • When there is a group of people in front of your vehicle walking together side by side. • Surrounding conditions or belongings of the pedestrian alter the pedestrian’s shape, preventing the system from recognizing that the person is a pedestrian.
  • Page 13 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ 1CMBS Conditions and Limitations With Little Chance of a Collision For the CMBS to work properly: The CMBS may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are: Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
  • Page 14 uuAcuraWatch uCollision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS ■ On a curve When driving through curves, your vehicle comes to a point where an oncoming vehicle is right in front of you. ■ Through a low bridge at high speed You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed. ■...

  • Page 15: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle 1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) detected ahead of yours, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the WARNING accelerator.
  • Page 16 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ How to activate the system 1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can read about handling information for the How to use camera equipped with this system. ACC (green) is on in the instrument panel. 2 Front Sensor Camera ACC is ready to use.
  • Page 17 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ To Set the Vehicle Speed DECEL/SET Button On when ACC begins Press and release Take your foot off the pedal and press the DECEL/SET button when you reach the desired speed. The moment you release the button, the set Set Vehicle Interval speed is fixed, and ACC begins.
  • Page 18 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ 1When in Operation When in Operation If the vehicle detected ahead of you slows down ■ There is a vehicle ahead abruptly, or if another vehicle is detected cutting in ACC monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC range. If a vehicle is detected front of you, the beeper sounds and a message doing so, the ACC system maintains or decelerates your vehicle’s set speed in order appears on the multi-information display.
  • Page 19 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ There is no vehicle ahead 1When in Operation Your vehicle maintains the set speed without Even if the interval between your vehicle and the having to keep your foot on the brake or vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC may start accelerator pedal.
  • Page 20 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ 1ACC Conditions and Limitations ACC Conditions and Limitations Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if you find any The system may automatically shut off and the ACC indicator will come on under unusual behavior of the system (e.g., the warning certain conditions.
  • Page 21 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ Detection limitations • A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you. • The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short. • A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly. •...
  • Page 22 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) • When driving through a narrow metal bridge. • When the vehicle ahead of you brakes suddenly. • When the vehicle ahead of you has a unique shape. Radar detects upper section Panel truck, tanker of an empty carrier truck.
  • Page 23 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ 1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed To Adjust the Vehicle Speed If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/ACCEL or DECEL/SET buttons than your increased set speed, ACC may not on the steering wheel.
  • Page 24 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ To Set or Change Following-interval Press the (interval) button to change the ACC following-interval. Each time you press the button, the following- interval (the interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of you) setting cycles through extra long, long, middle, and short following- intervals.
  • Page 25 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) The higher your vehicle’s following-speed is, the longer the short, middle, long or extra long following-interval becomes. See the following examples for your reference. When the Set Speed is: Following-interval 50 mph (80 km/h) 65 mph (104 km/h) 84 feet 102 feet Short...
  • Page 26 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ 1To Cancel To Cancel Resuming the prior set speed: After you have To cancel ACC, do any of the following: canceled ACC, you can resume the prior set speed MAIN • Press the CANCEL button. Button while it is still displayed.
  • Page 27 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ Automatic cancellation 1Automatic cancellation The beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi-information display when Even though ACC has been automatically canceled, ACC is automatically canceled. Any of these conditions may cause the ACC to you can still resume the prior set speed.
  • Page 28 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ 1To Switch ACC to Cruise Control To Switch ACC to Cruise Control Always be aware which mode you are in. When you Press and hold the (interval) button for one are driving in Cruise mode, the system will not assist second.
  • Page 29 uuAcuraWatch uAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ■ 1To Cancel To Cancel Resuming the prior set speed: To cancel cruise control, do any of the following: After cruise control has been canceled, you can still • Press the CANCEL button. resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/ •...

  • Page 30: Lane Keeping Assist System (Lkas)

    uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and 1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) provides visual alert if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane. Important Safety Reminders The LKAS is for your convenience only.
  • Page 31 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ 1Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keep Support Function When it fails to detect lanes, the system will Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. When the vehicle temporarily be canceled.
  • Page 32 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ When the System can be Used 1When the System can be Used If the vehicle drifts toward either left or right lane line The system can be used when the following conditions are met. due to the system applying torque, turn off the LKAS •...
  • Page 33 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ How to activate the system 1. Press the MAIN button. MAIN Button The LKAS is on in the multi-information display. The system is ready to use. 2. Press the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear on the multi- LKAS Button information display.
  • Page 34 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ 1To Cancel To Cancel Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC on and off. To cancel the LKAS: MAIN Button Press the MAIN or LKAS button. The LKAS is turned off every time you stop the engine, even if you turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.
  • Page 35 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ The system operation is suspended if 1The system operation is suspended if you: you: You can change the setting for the LKAS. • Set the wipers to continuous operation. LKAS suspended beep On and Off can be selected. Turning the wipers off resumes the LKAS.
  • Page 36 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ The LKAS may automatically be suspended when: • The system fails to detect lane lines. • The steering wheel is quickly turned. • You fail to steer the vehicle. • Driving through a sharp curve. •...
  • Page 37 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ LKAS Conditions and Limitations The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in the middle of a lane under certain conditions, including the following: ■ Environmental conditions •...
  • Page 38 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ■ Roadway conditions • Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected lights, road spray, high contrast). • Driving on a road with temporary lane markings. • Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road repairs or old lane markings.
  • Page 39 uuAcuraWatch uLane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) • When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white lines (or yellow lines). • Driving on roads with double lines. Lane void of lines at junction ■ Vehicle conditions •...

  • Page 40: Road Departure Mitigation (Rdm) System

    uuAcuraWatch uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle 1Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway Important Safety Reminder altogether.
  • Page 41 uuAcuraWatch uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ■ 1How the System Activates How the System Activates The RDM system may automatically shut off and the The system becomes ready to start searching for lane markings when all the indicator comes and stays on. following conditions are met: RDM system function can be impacted when the •...
  • Page 42 uuAcuraWatch uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ■ 1RDM On and Off RDM On and Off When you have selected Warning Only from the Press the RDM button to turn the system on customized options using the multi-information and off. display or information screen , the system does not RDM Button The indicator in the button comes on and operate the steering wheel and braking.
  • Page 43 uuAcuraWatch uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ■ RDM Conditions and Limitations The system may not properly detect lane markings and the position of your vehicle under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below. ■ Environmental conditions • Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.). •...
  • Page 44 uuAcuraWatch uRoad Departure Mitigation (RDM) System ■ Roadway conditions • Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks, reflected lights, road spray, high contrast). • Driving on a road with temporary lane markings. • Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road repairs or old lane markings.

  • Page 45: Front Sensor Camera

    If this occurs, we recommend that you replace the windshield with a To help reduce the likelihood that high interior genuine Acura replacement windshield. Making even temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision or...
  • Page 46 uuAcuraWatch uFront Sensor Camera 1Front Sensor Camera 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 towards the camera. •...

  • Page 47: Radar Sensor

    uuAcuraWatch uRadar Sensor Radar Sensor The radar sensor is behind the emblem. 1Radar Sensor Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover. For the CMBS to work properly: • Radar Always keep the radar sensor cover clean. Sensor • Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for cleaning the sensor cover.