Honda Backup Sensors 08V67-SJC-1000-81 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Backup Sensors Owner’s Manual © 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 3 mportant Information ... 4 How the Backup Sensors Work ... 5 Limitations ... 9 Operation ... 11 Daily Inspection ... 13 Caring for the Backup Sensors... 14 Troubleshooting ... 15 © 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Honda accessory. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before using the backup sensors, and keep this manual in the glove box for future reference. This product is designed to be used exclusively on a Honda Ridgeline. Honda is not responsible if the unit is used for any other intended purpose.
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important Information Before using the backup sensors, make sure you read and understand the operation and limitations of the system as discussed throughout this manual. • The backup sensors are designed to provide an audible sound when they detect large stationary objects while the vehicle is moving in reverse at low speed.
  • Page 5: How The Backup Sensors Work

    Backup Sensors The sensors are ready for operation when the backup sensor switch is turned ON, and the shift lever is moved to the reverse position. The sensors operate by emitting ultrasonic waves. They calculate the distance between the rear bumper and an obstacle by measuring the time the ultrasonic waves take to reach the sensor after being reflected by an obstacle.
  • Page 6: How The Backup Sensors Work

    How the Backup Sensors Work When the Tailgate is Closed: The sensors are designed to give you an audible signal when the rear bumper is approaching an obstacle. • The audible signal has three sounds: Sound Corner Sensors Center Sensors Slow intermittent Within 2 feet Within 6 feet...
  • Page 7 When the Tailgate is Opened: The sensors are designed to give you an audible signal when the rear bumper or the tailgate is approaching an obstacle. • The audible signal has three sounds: Corner Sensors Sound Within 2 feet (60 cm) Within 1.5 feet Continuous beep (45 cm)
  • Page 8 How the Backup Sensors Work 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. When towing a trailer, the audible signal may keep sounding if the shift lever is moved to the reverse position.
  • Page 9: Limitations

    The sensors may not work if the obstacle is an odd shape or made of material that does not reflect ultrasonic waves. Examples: POLE CARDBOARD CARTON SMALL TREE SOFT SNOW AND OTHER ABSORBENT OBJECTS CURBSTONE WIRE, ROPE, AND NET FENCE ©...
  • Page 10 Limitations The audible signal may sound warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle: • Sensors clogged with snow, dirt or mud 4622090M 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 4622100M •...
  • Page 11: 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.
  • Page 12 Operation With one of the doors open, check that the audible signal sounds by slowly bringing the palm of your hand close to each sensor as described: For the corner sensors: From 2 feet (60 cm) For the center sensors: From 6 feet (180 cm) Confirm that the sound of the corner sensors is different from that of the center...
  • Page 13: Daily Inspection

    Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and apply the parking brake. Depress the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to the reverse position. Check that the audible signal sounds for about one second. • The sensors are normal if the audible signal sounds for about one second.
  • Page 14: Caring For The Backup Sensors

    Caring for the Backup Sensors Wipe the sensors clean with a clean cloth, or flush with low-pressure water if they are clogged with mud and dirt. LOW-PRESSURE WATER 4622150M Do not spray high-pressure water against the sensors. HIGH- PRESSURE 4622160M WATER (Do not use.) ©...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Perform the following checks if the audible signal does not sound when the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. Symptom Remedy • Clogged sensor • Wipe with a clean cloth or flush with snow or mud with low-pressure water. • Frozen sensor •...
  • Page 16 08V67-SJC-1000-81 © 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc - All Rights Reserved. © 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan...

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