Honda HR-V: Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Canadian models
Alerts you when it determines there is a possibility of your vehicle
colliding with the
vehicle detected in front of yours.
If the system determines a collision is possible, it gives both visual and
audible alerts.
- Take appropriate action to prevent a collision (apply the brakes, change
lanes,
etc.).
■ How the system works
The system may give warnings of potential collisions when your vehicle speed
is
above 10 mph (15 km/h).
Important Safety Reminder
FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not
detect a given object; accuracy of the system will vary
based on weather, speed and other factors. FCW
does not include a braking function. It is always your
responsibility to safely operate the vehicle and avoid
collisions.
You can change the Forward Collision Warning
Distance setting or turn the system on and off.
The camera is shared with Lane Departure Warning
(LDW).
Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield that could obstruct the FCW camera's
field of vision.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the FCW camera's field of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replace the windshield with a
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making
even minor repairs within the camera's field of vision
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the FCW
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.
■ To change vehicle distance and to turn the system on and off
Press the (FCW) button to
change FCW
range.
Each time you press the button, the warning
distance (the distance behind a vehicle
detected ahead of you) setting cycles through
FCW LONG, FCW NORMAL, and FCW
SHORT warning distance.
To turn the system on and off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
■ Automatic shutoff
FCW may automatically shut itself off and the FCW indicator comes and stays
on
when:
- The temperature inside the system is high.
- The windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
Once the conditions that caused FCW to shut off improve or are addressed
(e.g.,
cleaning), the system comes back on.
To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera system to shut
off, when parking, find a shady area or face the front
of the vehicle away from the sun. If you use a
reflective sun shade, do not allow it to cover the
camera housing. Covering the camera can
concentrate heat on the camera.
If the CAMERA HOT message appears:
- Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, the defroster mode when
windows are fogged.
- Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the FCW system.
■FCW Limitations
FCW may not activate or may not detect a vehicle in front of your vehicle,
and may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead
of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead under the following conditions.
Condition
- The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too
short.
- A vehicle cuts in front of you at a slow speed, and it brakes suddenly.
- A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.
- When either your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you accelerates
rapidly.
- The vehicle ahead of you is a motorcycle, a small vehicle, or a unique
vehicle such as a tractor.
- When you drive off-road or on a mountain road, or curved and winding
road for an extended period that makes it difficult for the camera to
properly
detect a vehicle in front of you.
- When there are pedestrians or animals in front of your vehicle.
- When you drive in bad weather (rain, fog, etc.).
- A heavy load in the rear or modifications to the suspension tilts your
vehicle.
- An abnormal tire condition is detected (wrong tire size, flat tire,
etc.).
- When the windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet snow, etc.
- When the temperature inside the system is high.
- A sudden change between light and dark such as an entrance or exit of a
tunnel.
- You drive into the sunlight (e.g. at dawn or dusk).
- When the windshield is dirty or cloudy.
- When streetlights are perceived as the taillight of a vehicle in front
of yours.
- When driving at night, the vehicle ahead of you is running with either
taillight bulb burned out.
- When you drive in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
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Fig. 1: Suspension System Components
INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT INSPECTION
Inspection
When inspecting the ball joint, the vehicle will be shake strongly. Make sure
support the front jacking
bracket correctly with the suit