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AcuraWatch

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

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Press the RDM button to turn the system on 
and off.

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The indicator in the button comes on and 
the message appears on the multi-
information display when the system is
on.

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RDM On and Off

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RDM On and Off

When you have selected 

Warning Only

 from the 

customized options using the multi-information 
display or information screen , the system does not 

*

operate the steering wheel and braking.

RDM Button

Indicator

* Not available on all models

Summary of Contents for AcuraWatch

Page 1: ...ed to alert you when the TM 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 C...

Page 2: ...camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror AcuraWatch has following functions TM The functions which do not require button operations to activate Collision Mitig...

Page 3: ...EL DECEL SET Button Press RES ACCEL to resume the ACC or increase the vehicle speed Press DECEL SET to set the ACC or decrease the vehicle speed Interval Button Press the interval button to change the...

Page 4: ...mation Display Content a Indicates that ACC and LKAS are ready to be activated b Indicates that LKAS is activated and whether or not traffic lane lines are detected c Indicates whether or not a vehicl...

Page 5: ...y not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle under certain conditions 2 CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations You can read about handling information for the camera equipped with this system 2 Front Se...

Page 6: ...the CMBSTM 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...

Page 7: ...NINGS Braking Stage one There is a risk of a collision with the vehicle ahead of you When in Long visual and audible alerts come on at a longer distance from a vehicle ahead than in Normal setting and...

Page 8: ...l comes on A message on the multi information display reminds you that the system is off The CMBSTM is turned on every time you start the engine even if you turned it off the last time you drove the v...

Page 9: ...ight e g at dawn or dusk Strong light is reflected onto the roadway Driving in the shadows of trees buildings etc Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as vehicles and pedestrians Reflectio...

Page 10: ...snow etc The inside of the windshield is fogged An abnormal tire or wheel condition wrong sized varied size or construction improperly inflated compact spare tire etc When tire chains are installed Th...

Page 11: ...a motorcycle bicycle mobility scooter or other small vehicle When there are animals in front of your vehicle When you drive on a curved winding or undulating road that makes it difficult for the sens...

Page 12: ...hen their hands are raised or they are running When several pedestrians are walking ahead in a group When the camera cannot correctly identify that a pedestrian is present due to an unusual shape hold...

Page 13: ...you change lanes to pass At an intersection Your vehicle approaches or passes another vehicle that is making a left or right turn With Little Chance of a Collision 1CMBSTM Conditions and Limitations...

Page 14: ...t in front of you Through a low bridge at high speed You drive under a low or narrow bridge at high speed Speed bumps road work sites train tracks roadside objects etc You drive over speed bumps steel...

Page 15: ...vehicle and other vehicles For directions on the proper handling of the radar sensor refer to the following page 2 Radar Sensor 3WARNING Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash Use ACC only when drivi...

Page 16: ...essing the MAIN button This also will turn off the Lane Keeping Assist System LKAS Do not use ACC under the following conditions On roads with heavy traffic or while driving in continuous stop and go...

Page 17: ...ch the desired speed The moment you release the button the set speed is fixed and ACC begins u When ACC starts operating the vehicle icon interval bars and set speed appear on the multi information di...

Page 18: ...ad When a vehicle whose speed is slower than your set speed is detected in front of you your vehicle starts to slow down When in Operation 1When in Operation If the vehicle detected ahead of you slows...

Page 19: ...l decrease when the accelerator pedal is lightly applied 1When in Operation Even if the interval between your vehicle and the vehicle detected ahead is short ACC may start accelerating your vehicle un...

Page 20: ...hts road spray high contrast Vehicle conditions The outside of the windshield is blocked by dirt mud leaves wet snow etc An abnormal tire or wheel condition wrong sized varied size or construction imp...

Page 21: ...head of you at high speed The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle bicycle mobility scooter or other small vehicle When there are animals in front of your vehicle When you drive on a curved or winding...

Page 22: ...rrow metal bridge When the vehicle ahead of you brakes suddenly When the vehicle ahead of you has a unique shape When your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on one edge of the lane Radar...

Page 23: ...he vehicle speed increases or decreases by about 5 mph or 5 km h accordingly To Adjust the Vehicle Speed 1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower than your i...

Page 24: ...val the interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of you setting cycles through extra long long middle and short following intervals Determine the most appropriate following interval setting based on y...

Page 25: ...omes See the following examples for your reference Following interval When the Set Speed is 50 mph 80 km h 65 mph 104 km h Short 84 feet 26 meters 1 1 sec 102 feet 31 meters 1 1 sec Middle 111 feet 34...

Page 26: ...ancel Resuming the prior set speed After you have canceled ACC you can resume the prior set speed while it is still displayed Press the RES ACCEL button when driving at a speed of at least 25 mph 40 k...

Page 27: ...re skidding Driving on a mountainous road or driving off road for extended periods Abrupt steering wheel movement When the ABS VSA or CMBSTM is activated When the ABS or VSA system indicator comes on...

Page 28: ...eed is fixed and cruise control begins The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on Each time you press the RES ACCEL or DECEL SET button the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by about 1 mph 1 6 km h I...

Page 29: ...cel Resuming the prior set speed After cruise control has been canceled you can still resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES ACCEL button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph 40 km h or...

Page 30: ...safely operate the vehicle and avoid collisions The LKAS is convenient when it is used on freeways The LKAS may not work properly or may work improperly under the certain conditions 2 LKAS Conditions...

Page 31: ...teering will become stronger When the vehicle enters the warning area the LKAS alerts you with slight steering wheel vibration as well as a warning display Lane Keep Support Function 1Lane Keeping Ass...

Page 32: ...e The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph 72 and 145 km h You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road The turn signals are off The brake pedal is not depressed The wipers are no...

Page 33: ...splay The system is ready to use 2 Press the LKAS button u Lane outlines appear on the multi information display The system is activated 3 Keep your vehicle near the center of the lane while driving u...

Page 34: ...cancel the LKAS 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 To Cancel 1To Cancel Pressing the MAIN...

Page 35: ...out 40 mph 64 km h or less u Increasing the vehicle speed to about 45 mph 72 km h or more resumes the LKAS Depress the brake pedal u The LKAS resumes and starts detecting the lane lines again once you...

Page 36: ...harp curve Driving at a speed in excess of approximately 90 mph 145 km h Once these conditions no longer exist the LKAS automatically resumes The LKAS may automatically be canceled when The camera tem...

Page 37: ...dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface Driving into low sunlight e g at dawn or dusk Strong light is reflected onto the roadw...

Page 38: ...are visible on the roadway due to road repairs or old lane markings The roadway has merging split or crossing lines e g such as at an intersection or crosswalk The lane markings are extremely narrow...

Page 39: ...adlights are not properly adjusted The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt mud leaves wet snow etc The inside of the windshield is fogged The camera temperature gets too high An a...

Page 40: ...assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid crossing over detected lane markings If the system operates several times without detecting driver response the system beeps to alert you...

Page 41: ...epressed The wipers are not in continuous operation The vehicle is not accelerating or braking and the steering wheel is not being turned The system makes a determination that the driver is not active...

Page 42: ...es on and the message appears on the multi information display when the system is on RDM On and Off 1RDM On and Off When you have selected Warning Only from the customized options using the multi info...

Page 43: ...ht and dark such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface Driving into low sunlight e g at dawn or dusk Strong light is reflected onto the...

Page 44: ...he road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill Driving on rough or unpaved roads or over bumpy surfaces When objects on the road curb guard rail pylons etc are recognized as white...

Page 45: ...any objects to the windshield the hood or the front grille that could obstruct the camera s field of vision and cause the system to operate abnormally Scratches nicks and other damage to the windshie...

Page 46: ...froster mode with the airflow directed towards the camera Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield temperature which cools down the area around the camera If the Some Driver Assist Systems Ca...

Page 47: ...ce the radar sensor cover If you need the radar sensor to be repaired or removed or the radar sensor cover is strongly impacted turn off the system by using the CMBSTM off button and take your vehicle...

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