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    © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 1 RDX Backup Sensors User ’ s Information[...]

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    2 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3 I mportant Information .......................................................................................... 4 How the Backup Sensors Work ....................[...]

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    © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 3 Thank you for purchasing this Acura accessory. Please read this User’s Information 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 RDX. Acura is not responsible if the unit is [...]

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    4 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 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 r[...]

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    © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 5 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 sensor and an obsta[...]

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    6 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 4709010Y The sensors are designed to give you an audible signal when the sensor is approaching an obstacle. • The audible signal has three sounds: Corner Sensors: Center Sensors: Sound Slow intermittent beeps Quick intermittent beeps Continuous beep Corner Sensors Within 2.0 feet (60[...]

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    © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 7 The sensors may not detect the rear bumper of tall vehicles. 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 sens[...]

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    8 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 4202030Y Limitations 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 BICYCLE TIRE SMALL TREE RECTANGULAR LUMBER CURBSTONE Examples: 4202020Y The sensors may not work if the ambient air temperatur[...]

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    © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 9 4202050Y 4202060Y 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 [...]

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    10 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 6110031B 3. Turn the backup sensor switch ON. The switch is located on the right quarter pillar trim next to the tailgate. 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 yo[...]

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    © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 11 4202080Y 5. With one of the doors open, check that the audible signal sounds by slowly bringing the palm of your hand close to each sensor as described: For the corner sensors: From 2.0 feet (60 cm) For the center sensors: From 4.9 feet (150 cm) Confirm that the sound of the corner se[...]

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    12 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 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. ?[...]

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    © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 13 4202090Y 4202100Y Wipe the sensors clean with a clean cloth, or flush with low-pressure water if they are clogged with mud and dirt. Do not spray high-pressure water against the sensors. HIGH- PRESSURE WATER (Do not use.) LOW-PRESSURE WATER Caring for the Backup Sensors[...]

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    14 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Perform the following checks if the audible signal does not sound when the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. Ask your Acura dealer for advice if the trouble persists. Take your vehicle to your Acura dealer if you encounter either of these problems: • The audible signal sounds cont[...]

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    © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 15 Troubleshooting With Beeps When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and the backup sensor signal sounds more than once, there may be a problem with one of the sensors. Corner Sensors Two high tone beeps: right sensor is faulty. Three high tone beeps: left sensor is faulty. Four h[...]

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    16 © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. © 2006 American Honda Motor Co., Inc - All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan 08V67-STK-2000-81[...]