Acura Backup Sensors 08V67-SEP-2000-81 Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

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The audible signal may sound warning even if
there is no obstacle behind the vehicle:

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Sensors clogged with snow, dirt or mud

The sensors may sound continuously under the
following conditions:

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When driving on rough surfaces or gravel
roads or in grass, or when stopped on a hill

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When the vehicle is equipped with a high-
power radio and antenna

Limitations

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When detecting loud noises such as a vehicle
horn, a motorcycle’s engine, or air brakes

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When driving in rain or melted snow

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Summary of Contents for Backup Sensors 08V67-SEP-2000-81

Page 2: ...an Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction 3 Important Information 4 How the Backup Sensors Work 5 Limitations 7 Operation 10 Daily Inspection 12 Care of the Backup Sensors 13 Troubleshooting 14 Contents ...

Page 6: ...erved The sensors may not detect the rear bumper of tall vehicles In this example the corner sensor detects the side wall How the Backup Sensors Work Corner Sensors Center Sensors The sensors detect the closest rear obstacle 3710050M 3710070M 3710060M ...

Page 7: ...les as the vehicle moves The sensors may not work if the ambient air temperature is below 4 F 20 C or above 122 F 50 C The sensors may not work if the obstacle is an odd shape or made of material that does not reflect ultrasonic waves CARDBOARD CARTON POLE TIRE of BICYCLE SMALL or SLENDER TREE RECTANGULAR LUMBER CURBSTONE Examples 3710080M 3710090M ...

Page 8: ... under the following conditions Objects low in height such as curbstone etc Piece of wire rope and net fence Objects that absorb ultrasonic waves such as soft snow cotton and sponges The audible signal may sound warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle Droplets of water frozen on the sensor 3710110M 3710120M 3710130M ...

Page 12: ...everse position Check that the audible signal sounds for about one second The sensors are normal if the audible signal sounds for about one second If the audible signal keeps sounding this is an indication that the sensors are frozen or clogged with mud dirt etc The sensors will also keep sounding when there is an abnormality in the circuit Daily Inspection ...

Page 13: ...he sensors clean with a clean cloth or flush with low pressure water when the sensors are clogged with mud and dirt Do not direct high pressure water against the sensors HIGH PRESSURE WATER Do not use LOW PRESSURE WATER Care of the Backup Sensors 3710190M 3710200M ...

Page 15: ...ps right sensor is faulty Series of three intermittent beeps left sensor is faulty Series of four intermittent beeps right and left sensors are faulty Center Sensors Series of three beeps either or both sensors are faulty Be careful not to confuse the sound of the sensors with those of other components or systems Troubleshooting ...