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Backup Sensors Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3
Important Information .......................................................................................... 4
How the Backup Sensors Work ........................................................................... 5
Limitations ............................................................................................................ 9
Operation ........................................................................................................... 11
Daily Inspection.................................................................................................. 13
Caring for the Backup Sensors.......................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 15
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Thank you for purchasing this Honda accessory.
Introduction
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before using the backup sensor
s, and keep this
manual in the glove box for future reference.
This product is designed to be used exclusively on a Honda Ridgeline. Hond
a 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 v
with the v
ehicle at all times and sta
y with the v
ehicle when sold.
ehicle. It should remain
This accessory should be installed only by a skilled technician who has the proper tools
equipment, and tr
aining to correctly and saf
ely add equipment to y
our v
ehicle
. Installation should
not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”
This Owner’s Manual contains important information about the safe oper
ation of the backup
sensors. We urge you to read this manual carefully, become familiar with the controls it descr
and follow its recommendations to help make your driving trouble-free and enjo
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Important Information
Before using the backup sensors, make sure you read and understand the oper
ation 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 reverse at low speed.
However, the system
may not detect all objects depending on their size, shape, and location.
• Even with the backup sensors, the driver is still responsible for making sure the path is clear
when driving in reverse.
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Backup Sensors
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The sensors are ready for operation when the backup sensor s
witch 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 rear b
an obstacle by measuring the time the ultrasonic waves take to reach the sensor after being reflected b
obstacle.
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SENSOR
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