Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022 Radar Sensor User Manual
The Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022 is a hybrid SUV that comes with an array of advanced safety features, one of which is a radar sensor. The radar sensor is positioned at the front of the vehicle and is designed to detect the presence of other vehicles on the road. It works by emitting a radio frequency signal that bounces back when it hits any nearby object. Based on this information, the sensor can calculate the distance, speed, and direction of other vehicles, providing the driver with valuable information to help them make safer driving decisions. The radar sensor is an essential component of the HR-V’s comprehensive safety package, which also includes features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. Overall, the radar sensor enhances the safety and driving experience of the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022, ensuring that drivers and passengers remain protected at all times.
Radar Sensor
The radar sensor is in the front grille.
Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover. For the CMBSTM to work properly:
- Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.
- Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water or a mild detergent.
- Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or replace the radar sensor cover.
If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly impacted, turn off the system by using the CMBS OFF button and take your vehicle to a dealer. CMBSTM On and Off P. 470
If the vehicle is involved in any of the following situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:
- Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.
- Your vehicle drives through deep water or is submerged in deep water.
- Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock, or embankment that could jar the radar sensor.
Braking
Brake System
Parking Brake
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any time the vehicle has a battery, no matter which position the ignition switch*1 is in.
Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently and securely.
- The electric parking brake indicator comes on.
To release
The ignition switch must be ON (w*1 in order to release the electric parking brake.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Press the electric parking brake switch.
- The electric parking brake indicator goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and smoothly when facing downhill on steep hills. You may hear the electric parking brake system operating from the rear wheel area when you apply or release the parking brake. This is normal. The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric parking brake system operation when you apply or release the parking brake. This is normal. You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the battery goes dead. If the Battery Is Dead P. 598
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch while driving, the brakes on all four wheels are applied by the VSA system until the vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking brake then applies, and the switch should be released.
In the following situations, the parking brake automatically operates.
- When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake hold system is activated for more than 10 minutes. When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your vehicle is stopped and the brake hold system is applied.
- When the engine is turned off while the brake hold system is applied.
- When there is a problem with the brake hold system.
To release automatically
Use the accelerator pedal to release the brake when you are starting the vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal. When on a hill, it may require more accelerator input to release.
- The electric parking brake indicator goes off.
If the parking brake cannot be released automatically, release it manually. When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator pedal may need to be pressed farther to automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically while the following indicators are on:
- Malfunction indicator lamp
- Transmission indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically while the following indicators are on:
- Electric parking brake system indicator
- VSA® system indicator
- ABS indicator
- Supplemental restraint system indicator
The parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving with the electric parking brake switch being pulled.
You can release the parking brake automatically when:
- You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
- The engine is running.
- The transmission is not in (P or (N.
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch while driving, the brakes on all four wheels are applied by the VSA system until the vehicle comes to a stop. The electric parking brake then applies, and the switch should be released.
Q&A
- What is the radar sensor in the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022?
The radar sensor in the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022 is an advanced safety feature that is used to detect the presence of other vehicles on the road. - Where is the radar sensor located in the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022?
The radar sensor is located at the front of the vehicle. - How does the radar sensor work in the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022?
The radar sensor emits a radio frequency signal, which is then reflected back by any nearby objects. The sensor uses this information to determine the distance between the HR-V and other vehicles, as well as their speed and direction of travel. - What is the purpose of the radar sensor in the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022?
The radar sensor is used to assist the driver in making safer and more informed driving decisions. - What other safety features are included in the HR-V Hybrid 2022’s advanced safety suite?
The HR-V Hybrid 2022’s advanced safety suite also includes features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. - What are the benefits of having a radar sensor in the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022?
The radar sensor helps to enhance the safety and driving experience of the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022 by detecting the presence of other vehicles on the road and assisting the driver in making safer driving decisions. - Can the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 be turned off?
No, the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 cannot be turned off. - Is the radar sensor standard on all trims of the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022?
Yes, the radar sensor is standard on all trims of the Honda HR-V Hybrid 2022. - How does the radar sensor contribute to the HR-V Hybrid 2022’s fuel efficiency?
The radar sensor does not directly contribute to the HR-V Hybrid 2022’s fuel efficiency, but it does assist the driver in making more efficient driving decisions. - Can the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 detect pedestrians and bicycles?
No, the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 is not designed to detect pedestrians and bicycles. - Can the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 be affected by weather conditions?
Yes, the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 can be affected by weather conditions such as heavy rain or fog. - Is the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 covered under warranty?
Yes, the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 is covered under the vehicle’s warranty. - Does the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 work at all speeds?
Yes, the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 works at all speeds. - Can the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 be calibrated?
Yes, the radar sensor in the HR-V Hybrid 2022 can be calibrated if necessary. - How does the HR-V Hybrid 2022’s radar sensor compare to similar features in other hybrid SUVs?
The HR-V Hybrid 2022’s radar sensor is similar to features found in other hybrid SUVs and provides important safety benefits to drivers.
Useful Links
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