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RIDGELINE
Backup Sensors Owner’s Manual
© 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 1
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Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3 Important Information .......................................................................................... 4 How the Backup Sensors Work ........................................................................... 5 Limitations ............................................................................................................ 9 Operation ...............
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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. This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the the vehicle. It should remain with the vehicle at all times and stay with the vehicle when so
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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. However, the system may not detect all objects depending on their size, shape, and location. Even with the backup sensors, the driver is still responsible for making sure
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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. CORNER SENSOR CENTER SENSOR CORNER 4622010M SENSOR © 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Righ
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0 23456789 1234567890 1 1234567890 How the Backup Sensors Work Corner Sensors: 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: Corner Sensors Center Sensors Fill Pattern Sound Slow intermittent Within 2 feet Within 6 feet (60 cm) (180 cm) beeps Quick intermittent Within 1.5 feet Within 4 feet beeps (45 cm) (120 cm) Within 1 foot Within 2 feet Continuous beep (30 cm) (60 cm)
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0 23456789 1234567890 1 1234567890 How the Backup Sensors Work When the Tailgate is Opened: Corner Sensors: 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 Fill Pattern Sound Within 2 feet (60 cm) Within 1.5 feet Continuous beep (45 cm) Center Sensors: Within 1 foot (30 cm) Center Sensors Distance from bumper Sound Fill Pattern (Distance from tailgate) Slow intermittent W
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How the Backup Sensors Work The sensors detect the closest rear obstacle. When towing a trailer, the audible signal may keep sounding if the shift lever is moved to the reverse position. When this occurs, turn the backup sensor switch OFF. 4622030M In this example, the corner sensor detects the side wall. 4622050M The sensors may not detect the rear bumper of tall vehicles. 4622040M 8 © 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
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Limitations The sensors may not work if the obstacle is an odd The sensors may not work if the ambient air shape or made of material that does not reflect temperature is below -4°F (-20°C) or above 122°F ultrasonic waves. (50°C). Examples: POLE RECTANGULAR LUMBER CARDBOARD BICYCLE 4622070M CARTON TIRE The audible signal may sound a warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle: SMALL TREE Water frozen on the sensor SOFT SNOW AND OTHER ABSORBENT OBJECTS CURBSTONE WIRE, ROPE, 4622060M
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Limitations The audible signal may sound warning even if When the vehicle is equipped with a high- there is no obstacle behind the vehicle: power radio and antenna Sensors clogged with snow, dirt or mud 4622110M 4622090M When detecting loud noises such as a vehicle The sensors may sound continuously under the horn, a motorcycle’s engine, or air brakes following conditions: When driving on rough surfaces or gravel roads or in grass, or when stopped on a hill 4622120M When driving in rai
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Operation Before using the backup sensors, become familiar 3. Turn the backup sensor switch ON. The with the types of sounds in relation to the distances switch is located on the driver’s dashboard between the sensors and the obstacle by actually lower cover. backing your vehicle into a garage or parking space. Also confirm the obstacle detecting range of each backup sensor. 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), but do not start the engine yet. ON ON 4622130M DRIVER
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Operation 5. With one of the doors open, check that the 6. Check that the intermittent warning beeps audible signal sounds by slowly bringing become quicker as you bring the palm of the palm of your hand close to each sensor your hand closer to the sensor. as described: For the corner sensors: For the corner sensors: About 1.5 feet (45 cm) From 2 feet (60 cm) For the center sensors: For the center sensors: About 4 feet (120 cm) From 6 feet (180 cm) 7. Check that the intermittent warning beeps Co
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Daily Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and apply the parking brake. 2. 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. If the audible signal keeps sounding, this is an indication that the sensors are frozen or clogged with mud, dirt, etc. If the sensors are clean but keep sounding, there is an abnormality in the circ
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Caring for the Backup Sensors Wipe the sensors clean with a clean cloth, or flush Do not spray high-pressure water against the with low-pressure water if they are clogged with sensors. mud and dirt. LOW-PRESSURE WATER HIGH- PRESSURE 4622160M WATER (Do not use.) 4622150M 14 © 2004 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
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Trobleshooting Perform the following checks if the audible signal Take your vehicle to your Honda dealer if you does not sound when the vehicle is approaching an encounter either of these problems: obstacle. The audible signal sounds continuously when the shift lever is in the reverse Symptom Remedy position, and the sensors are not frozen or Clogged sensor Wipe with a clean cloth or flush clogged with snow or mud. with snow or mud with low-pressure water. Frozen sensor Melt with lukew
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