How to Customize Honda Driver Assist Settings

Modern Honda vehicles offer a variety of driver-assist features designed to help make everyday driving more convenient and confidence-inspiring. What many Honda owners may not realize is that several of these features can be customized based on their preferences.

Depending on your Honda model, trim level, and model year, the Driver Assist System Setup menu may allow you to adjust everything from how early you receive a forward collision warning to whether your blind spot alert makes a sound.

Here’s a closer look at some of the Honda driver assist settings you may find and what each one does.

How to Find the Driver Assist System Setup Menu in a Honda

On compatible Honda vehicles, start by navigating to:

Vehicle Settings → Driver Assist System Setup

From here, you can review and customize the available driver-assist settings for your vehicle. Available features and menu options can vary by Honda model, trim, and model year.

Forward Collision Warning Distance

The Forward Collision Warning Distance setting controls how early the vehicle provides audible and visual warnings when the system detects the potential for a collision with a vehicle ahead.

Depending on the vehicle, you may see three options:

• Long
• Normal
• Short

Choosing Long provides an earlier warning, while Short waits until the vehicle is closer before providing the warning. This allows drivers to select the warning timing they are most comfortable with.

It is important to remember that driver-assist technologies are designed to supplement attentive driving, not replace it.

Road Departure Mitigation Settings

Honda’s Road Departure Mitigation System is designed to detect when the vehicle may be crossing detected lane or roadway boundaries without a turn signal and can provide alerts and steering assistance under certain conditions.

Within Driver Assist System Setup, compatible vehicles may offer:

Narrow | Normal | Wide

These settings allow you to adjust when the Road Departure Mitigation System responds based on your preferences.

Blind Spot Information Audible Alert

If your Honda is equipped with a Blind Spot Information System, you may also be able to customize how you’re notified when another vehicle is detected in a monitored area.

Depending on your vehicle, you can select:

Audible and Visual Alert or Visual Alert Only

Drivers who prefer an additional sound can select the audible and visual option, while those who prefer fewer sounds inside the vehicle can use the visual alert.

Traffic Sign Recognition System Display

Honda’s Traffic Sign Recognition System can recognize certain road signs while you’re driving and display information such as the detected speed limit.

In Driver Assist System Setup, you can choose whether this information is displayed on the instrument panel by switching the setting On or Off.

Having the detected speed limit displayed directly in front of you can be particularly useful when driving through areas where posted speed limits change frequently.

Over Speed Limit Warning

Some Honda vehicles also allow you to enable an Over Speed Limit Warning.

When turned on, this feature can provide a warning when the vehicle exceeds the speed limit detected by the Traffic Sign Recognition System.

You can simply select On or Off based on whether you want to receive the additional warning.

Rear Parking Sensor Settings

If equipped, your Honda’s Rear Parking Sensors help detect objects near the rear of the vehicle and provide alerts while you’re maneuvering in tight spaces.

The rear parking sensor can be turned On or Off through the vehicle settings.

On certain Honda vehicles, this selection can also affect the operation of the Rear Low-Speed Braking Control system when equipped. Because features vary between vehicles, refer to your Honda owner’s manual for information specific to your model.

Why Customize Your Honda Driver Assist Settings?

Every driver has different preferences. One person may want an earlier forward collision warning, while another may prefer fewer audible alerts.

Taking a few minutes to explore your Honda’s Driver Assist System Setup can help you better understand the technology already available in your vehicle and configure certain alerts to your preferences.

It’s also a great menu to explore after purchasing a new Honda. Rather than simply leaving every feature at its default setting, you can learn what each option does and decide which settings work best for the way you drive.

Need Help With Your Honda’s Technology in Lincoln, NE?

Today’s Honda vehicles include an impressive amount of technology, but knowing where to find all of the available settings isn’t always obvious.

If you have questions about the features in your Honda, the team at Honda of Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska can help you learn more about your vehicle’s technology and available driver-assist features.

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Driver-assist and safety features vary by model, trim, model year, and equipment. System operation may be affected by environmental, road, traffic, and other conditions. Always remain attentive while driving and refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific information about your Honda.