Forward collision warning (fcw), How it works, Changing settings – HONDA 2014 Accord Hybrid (Touring) - Technology Reference Guide User Manual

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FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)

How It Works

At 10 mph or higher, if the radar sensor in the front grille detects a vehicle in front of

you and the system determines a collision is likely, the system warns you with the

following visual and audible alerts:

Changing Settings

Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off.

FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Short

Normal

Long

Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision.

You can also change vehicle settings using the multi-

information display (see

page 6

).

1. Press SETTINGS. Use the

interface dial to make and

enter selections.

2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Forward Collision

Warning Distance.

4. Select Long, Normal, Short,

or Off.

5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

When the FCW distance is set to Short:

• the heads-up light near the windshield flashes continuously

• BRAKE flashes continuously

• a beep sounds continuously

until you take preventive action.

When the FCW distance is set to Normal or Long:

• The heads-up light near the windshield flashes twice.

• If you do not take action to prevent a collision and the distance to the other

vehicle becomes sufficiently close, BRAKE flashes on the MID, the heads-up

light flashes, and a beep sounds continuously until you take preventive action.

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