2014 Honda Accord 2014 Accord Sedan Technology Reference Guide (Touring) - Page 11

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision. Changing Settings Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off. 1. Press SETTINGS. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. 2. Select Vehicle Settings. 3. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance. 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: Long Normal 4. Select Long, Normal, Short, or Off. Short 5. Press BACK to exit the menu. You can also change vehicle settings using the multi-information display (see page 6). 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. FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner's Manual for more information. 18 19