What is Honda Sensing®?

CNET reviews the Honda Sensing® technology, and states that Honda Sensing® has “now been fitted to 1 million vehicles.” This may make you ask “What exactly is Honda Sensing®?” Well, it’s a safety suite that comes standard on select new vehiclesin Warren, such as theHonda AccordandHonda Pilot. Honda Sensing® allows you to drive more confidently in Youngstown, and be sure the system has your back—as well as your front and side. 

What Kind of Features Equip The Honda Sensing® Package? 

Honda Sensing® includes a number of features to keep you safe on Boardman roads, here are some of the features: 

• Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)—helps brake the car if a collision with a straight-ahead vehicle seems likely. 
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)—uses a small camera to detect road markings and will alert you if you begin to leave the road. 
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)—helps you maintain a preset following distance. 
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)—automatically adjusts steering to bring you back to the center of the lane if you begin to drift. 
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)—uses a camera to detect and alert you to speed limit signs. 

Can You Turn Off Honda Sensing®?

Maybe you aren’t too sure if you want all of the features operating all of the time, so can you turn off Honda Sensing®? Yes, you can turn them off. If you want to turn off RDM, you can press a button under ECON. LKS can be turned off by pushing the MAIN button on the steering wheel until the indicators in the instrument cluster are gone. 

You also gave the option to configure Honda Sensing® settings through the optional central touchscreen. Click “Settings,” “Vehicle Settings,” and then “Drive Assist Setup.” This allows you to change RDM warnings, distance warnings for CMBS, and other adjustments. 

If you need any assistance modifying or turning off Honda Sensing®, simply schedule a service appointment with one of our technicians in Cortland today! 

What is Honda Sensing®? Try it Out at Apostolakis Honda Today! 

What is Honda Sensing®? Can you turn off Honda Sensing®? Now that you know the answers to these questions, feel free to contact us at Apostolakis Honda near Youngstown for any other issues or service needs. If you’d like to experience a new Honda with Honda Sensing®, schedule a test drive today!