Honda Civic Hatchback 2022 Low-Speed Braking Control User Manual
Low Speed Braking Control
When you turn the system on and off, do the following.
- Press the safety support switch.
- Roll the right selector wheel to the symbol and push it.
- A message appears on the driver information interface when the system turns on or off.
- A checkmark appears in the box and th color of the symbol changes to green when the system is on. The check mark disappears and the color of the symbol changes to gray when the system is off.
The system is turned on every time you start the engine, even if you turned it off the last time you drove the vehicle.
System On and Off
You can also select safety support content from the driver information interface. Driver Information Interface (Right Side Area) P. 142
The system may temporarily turn off after reconnecting the battery. The system will automatically turn ON after the vehicle has been moving at over 12 mph (20 km/h) for some time. If the system does not turn on, have your vehicle checked by a dealer certain amount of time has passed since activation.
The system may not operate correctly in the following conditions:
Examples of obstacles the sonar sensor cannot detect
- Obstacles that do not reflect sound waves well, such as people, snow, cloth, sponges, etc.
- Thin obstacles such as fences, bicycles, signposts, etc.
- Short or small obstacles.
- Obstacles immediately in front of the bumper.
- Moving objects or obstacles that suddenly enter the road.
- Obstacles that are not perpendicular to the ground
After Low-Speed Braking Control has been activated once, it will not activate again for the same obstacle. They can be activated again after driving for a certain distance after the last activation. Low-Speed Braking Control activates separately when moving forward and reversing. (For example, if it activates when moving forward, it can be activated again immediately if reversing.)
Examples of situations where the sonar sensor cannot detect obstacles
- The sonar sensor is dirty (covered by snow, water, mud, etc.).
- The vehicle is too hot or cold.
- The steering wheel is turned sharply when approaching the obstacle at an angle.
Examples of other cases where the system may not work correctly
- The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load or suspension modifications.
- An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction, improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).
- Bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, snow, sandstorms, etc.
- The ambient temperature/humidity is too high or low.
- When going down a very steep slope.
- When close to other vehicles with sonar sensors or other objects that emit ultrasonic waves.
Situations where the system may activate even without the risk of a collision
- When passing through short or narrow gates.
- When driving on uneven surfaces, grassy areas, or places with steps.
- When a sloped pillar or wall is protruding from a high position.
- When there are obstacles next to the road.
- When driving toward flags, curtains, tree branches, railroad crossing bars, etc.
- When driving on flooded roads.
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the accelerator.
When ACC with Low-Speed Follow slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle’s brake lights will illuminate.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the accelerator. When ACC with Low-Speed Follow slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your vehicle’s brake lights will illuminate.
- Vehicle speed for ACC with Low-Speed Follow: A vehicle is detected ahead within ACC with Low-Speed Follow range – ACC with Low-Speed Follow operates at speeds up to 90 mph (145 km/h). No vehicle is detected within ACC with Low-Speed Follow range – ACC with Low-Speed Follow operates at the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.
- Shift position for ACC with Low-Speed Follow: In (D or (S*.
WARNING
Improper use of ACC with Low-Speed Follow can lead to a crash. Use ACC with Low-Speed Follow only when driving on expressways or freeways and in good road and weather conditions.
WARNING
ACC with Low-Speed Follow has the limited braking capability and may not stop your vehicle in time to avoid a collision with a vehicle that quickly stops in front of you. Always be prepared to apply the brake pedal if the conditions require it.
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