Innovative Safety Features Available on 2017 Honda Models

Honda works hard to make sure its vehicles are safe for drivers, passengers, and others on the road. Its vehicles have a combination of active and passive safety equipment to assist drivers in lowering the risk of a collision or the severity of an unavoidable crash. Here are some of the innovative safety features available on 2017 Honda models that are a part of the Honda Sensing suite of technologies.

Forward Collision Warning

The forward collision warning system uses cameras and radar to keep track of the vehicle in front of you. If it senses the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of it is diminishing, it compares the speeds of the two vehicles to determine if there is the potential for a collision. It then uses both visual and audio warning alerts to get the driver’s attention. First, the FWC system uses a beeping sound, and it then flashes an amber-colored “brake” message on the display to alert the driver.

Lane Keeping Assist System

This driver assist system uses a camera mounted right above the rearview camera to help keep the vehicle centered in the lane. If it senses the car is starting to drift without the use of a turn signal, it will automatically apply torque to the steering system to bring the car back in line. This automatic steering system works for a certain amount of time, and if it doesn’t sense any input from the driver, it will then alert the driver to let them know they should start steering again.

Collision Mitigation Braking System

The collision mitigation braking system uses both radar and a camera in the front of the vehicle to monitor the distance between your car and objects directly in front of you. If it determines a crash could occur, it will let the driver know with a visual and audio warning. It may also use a tug on the seat belt to alert the driver. If the driver does not reduce the speed, the CMBS system will apply the brakes. If the system detects that a frontal collision is imminent and unavoidable, it will automatically apply the brakes even if there was no prior warning.

Road Departure Mitigation

This system uses a camera to detect the lane markers, and if it determines the car is about to leave the road or the detected lane when traveling between 45 and 90 mph, it will give the driver both visual and audio warnings. In some Honda models, the warning is also a tug on the seat belt. If the driver does not take a corrective action after the warnings, the RDM system will apply torque to the steering system to help keep the car on the road.

All these driver assist safety systems work together to keep passengers in Honda vehicles safer on the roads. While they are not a substitute for attentive driving, they can help if you momentarily get distracted or miss something in the road.

*Based on 2016 EPA mileage/highway estimates and driving range ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml

*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

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