Acura Backup Sensors 08V67-SEP-2000-81 User Manual
Backup Sensors Owner’s Manual
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TL
Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................... 3
Important Information ........................................................................................... 4
How the Backup Sensors Work ............................................................................ 5
Limitations ............................................................................................................ 7
Operation............................................................................................................ 10
Daily Inspection .................................................................................................. 12
Care of the Backup Sensors .............................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 14
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Acura 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 Acura TL. 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.
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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 below and elsewhere in this manual.
• The backup sensors are designed to provide and 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 possible objects depending on their size, shape, or location.
• Even with the backup sensors, the driver is still responsible for making sure the path is clear
when operating the vehicle in reverse.
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How the Backup Sensors Work
Backup Sensors
The sensors are ready for operation when the shift
lever is moved to the reverse position.
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.
CORNER
SENSOR
CENTER
SENSOR
CORNER
SENSOR
3710040M
The sensors are designed to give you an audible
signal when the rear bumper of your vehicle is
approaching an obstacle.
• The audible signal has three sounds:
Sound
(Tone Quality)
Slow intermittent
beeps
Quick intermittent
beeps
Continuous beep
About 1.5 – 2 feet
Intermittent beeps
About
1 – 1.5 feet
Quick
intermittent
beeps
Within
1 foot
Continuous
beep
Corner Sensors
(High)
Within 2 feet
Within 1.5 feet
Within 1 foot
About 4 – 6 feet
Intermittent beeps
2 feet
Continuous
beep
Center Sensors
(Low)
Within 6 feet
Within 4 feet
Within 2 feet
About
2 – 4 feet
Quick
intermittent
beeps
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