Honda Acura MDX Backup Sensors PDF Owner’s Manual

This product is designed to be used exclusively on a Acura MDX. Acura 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 sold. This accessory should be installed only by a skilled technician who has the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. Installation should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.” This Owner’s Manual contains important information about the safe operation of the backup sensors. We urge you to read this manual carefully, become familiar with the controls it describes, and follow its recommendations to help make your driving trouble-free and enjoyable.

Backup Sensors
The sensors are ready for operation when the shift lever is moved to the reverse position with the backup sensor switch turned ON. Operation of the sensors is dependent upon the ultrasonic waves they emit. They calculate the distance between the sensor and a rear obstacle by measuring the time until the ultrasonic waves reach the sensor after being reflected by the obstacle. The sensors are designed to give you an audible signal when the rear bumper of your vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The sensors detect only the closest obstacle. The sensors may detect other obstacles 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.

Limitations
The sensors may not sound for the following obstacles or under the following conditions:
• Piece of wire, rope, and net fence
• Objects low in height such as curbstone, etc.
• 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 The audible signal may sound warning even if there is no obstacle behind the vehicle:
• Sensors clogged with snow, dirt or mud 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
• When the vehicle is equipped with a high- power radio and antenna
• When detecting loud noises such as a vehicle horn, a motorcycle’s engine, or air brakes 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.
1. Check that the parking brake is applied.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Do not start the engine yet.
3. Turn the backup sensor switch ON. ON
4. Move the shift lever to reverse.
5. From behind the vehicle, check that the audible signal sounds by slowly bringing the palm of your hand close to each sensor as described:
For the center sensors: From 6 feet Confirm that the sound of the corner sensors is different from that of the center sensors.
6. Check that the intermittent warning beeps become quicker as you bring the palm of your hand closer to the sensor. For the corner sensors: About 1.5 feet For the center sensors: About 4 feet
7. Check that the intermittent warning beeps are changed to a continuous beep as you bring the palm of your hand closer to the sensor. The sensor may stop sounding or sound intermittent beeps if you bring the palm of your hand closer too quickly. For the corner sensors: About 1 foot
For the center sensors: About 2 feet
8. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK “0” position.