[P-A-N-D-A]

So many comments regarding CMBS sensitivity . . . check/adjust your vehicle settings to (hopefully) reduce those BRAKE warnings.

On models with Display Audio (2019, 2020 EX-L, Touring, Elite trims; and ALL 2021 trims):

• Engine on, transmission in park
• Using Display Audio Infotainment Center:
  • Select Home
  • Select Settings
  • Select Vehicle
  • Select Driver Assist System Setup
  • Select Forward Collision Warning Distance
    • Options available are Long, Normal, Short. Factory setting is Normal.
    • Select Short. Short will background highlight BLUE. Then Select Save (Don't forget to Save or it won't retain this setting)
• Select Home to exit

My vehicle has this setting, and I seldom receive those BRAKE warnings.

 

[HarveyW]

The only time I get them is going around a curve, usually a two lane road, and a vehicle is in the other lane in front of me or when I have drifted a bit too far right in my lane and have pointed the vehicle to the left to get back in my lane and again there is an oncoming vehicle in the other lane.

We have just over the last few years become bike conscious and our newer roads are wider than they used to be to accommodate bike riders.

 

[BrandonH]

So many comments regarding CMBS sensitivity . . . check/adjust your vehicle settings to (hopefully) reduce those BRAKE warnings.

On models with Display Audio (2019, 2020 EX-L, Touring, Elite trims; and ALL 2021 trims):

• Engine on, transmission in park
• Using Display Audio Infotainment Center:
  • Select Home
  • Select Settings
  • Select Vehicle
  • Select Driver Assist System Setup
  • Select Forward Collision Warning Distance
    • Options available are Long, Normal, Short. Factory setting is Normal.
    • Select Short. Short will background highlight BLUE. Then Select Save (Don't forget to Save or it won't retain this setting)
• Select Home to exit

My vehicle has this setting, and I seldom receive those BRAKE warnings.

Thank you for sure with those that are unaware of this setting, however I have mine set to “short” and BRAKE still warns all the time. It’s a major distraction while driving. I go back to the dealership (again) on 7/2, so they can “fix” this issue. Really hoping Honda address this…

 

[Shebamsb]

Thank you for sure with those that are unaware of this setting, however I have mine set to “short” and BRAKE still warns all the time. It’s a major distraction while driving. I go back to the dealership (again) on 7/2, so they can “fix” this issue. Really hoping Honda address this…

So I just got my passport back from Honda for this issue and they said that the camera is in the top of window but the sensor is in the front H emblem on front of the grill and that sometimes the bracket that’s holding the sensor in the emblem breaks off! after him telling me that I believe that’s exactly what happened to mine and that’s why it was picking up all different senses to break and the wheel shaking so far it’s seems to be fixed.
he also realigned everything

 

[Lifted]

Never had this happen before - does not sound right at all. I have the sensitivity of mine turned down to the lowest setting though.

Where do I turn the sensitivity down?

 

[johara1]

So many comments regarding CMBS sensitivity . . . check/adjust your vehicle settings to (hopefully) reduce those BRAKE warnings.

On models with Display Audio (2019, 2020 EX-L, Touring, Elite trims; and ALL 2021 trims):

• Engine on, transmission in park
• Using Display Audio Infotainment Center:
  • Select Home
  • Select Settings
  • Select Vehicle
  • Select Driver Assist System Setup
  • Select Forward Collision Warning Distance
    • Options available are Long, Normal, Short. Factory setting is Normal.
    • Select Short. Short will background highlight BLUE. Then Select Save (Don't forget to Save or it won't retain this setting)
• Select Home to exit

My vehicle has this setting, and I seldom receive those BRAKE warnings.

I did what you said and so far so good.....

 

[BrandonH]

Took my 21 Passport to the dealership for a second time addressing Honda Sensing. They recalibrated (again). It’s not perfect, but much better now. My expectations were low, so glad I’m receiving way fewer “Brake!” warnings.

Hoping they improved safety assist features once the Passport and Pilot get redesigned. Honda must address Honda Sensing in the near future though.

 

[johara1]

I have to say I only had one false brake warning since I changed to the short setting....... what an improvement

 

[BrandonH]

I have to say I only had one false brake warning since I changed to the short setting....... what an improvement

Yeah, I’m always set to short and still had a lot of problems. Hopefully this recalibration addressed the issue.
It’s funny - I told the service advisor that Honda Sensing is junk. He laughed and just said you’re not lying.

 

[johara1]

Yes, they know it's junk, a few work as intended but for the most part they get paid for something that doesn't perform and can say they have it. It is embarrassing to use ACC with people in the PP. and have them ask why I don't use high beams at night....

 

[storm303]

It is embarrassing to use ACC with people in the PP. and have them ask why I don't use high beams at night....

I'm not defending the sensing package as I have some issues with it as well, but both cruise control and high beams have fully manual modes. Have you tried them? I'd never not use my high beams due to appearances as I consider their use required for safety in many areas.

 

[johara1]

I'm not defending the sensing package as I have some issues with it as well, but both cruise control and high beams have fully manual modes. Have you tried them? I'd never not use my high beams due to appearances as I consider their use required for safety in many areas.

Give me my money back that I paid for them and admit they don't work as advertised and I would be happy. Yes I use CC. because ACC doesn't work the same with Hi beams.....

 

[johara1]

Has anyone ever tried to get Honda to fix the Auto Hi beams and the ACC to works intended?

 

[Sn0man]

The collision system is a piece of garbage on an otherwise good vehicle.

I realize this is an old comment, but the collision avoidance system on my vehicle saved my bacon when an idiot driver slammed their brakes on in front of me while I was looking to my right for my turn off at low speeds. If it hadn't been for the car slamming on the brakes my insurance would be double right about now and my car would be worth a bunch less.

That said, it does give a lot of false warnings. Thankfully it doesn't just hit the brakes every time that orange light comes on!

 

[stuman74]

The false warnings on my wife's '19 PP are way too frequent. Orange brake display and rumble gives me a half heart attack when coasting along. I notice it especially when driving on a road that has a lot of intermittent tree shadows on the pavement. Is the system that stupid? Even when not a car in sight!

 

[shadowkeeper2001]

Turn of the collision avoidance system or turn down the sensitivity of the auto braking. It's a popular opinion that these systems lack refinement and/or can be outright dangerous in some situations. I would have been ok if Honda had left it off the Passport - not necessary at all.

how do you turn the sensitivity down? I haven’t noticed that features settings.

 

[johara1]

Read the post earlier on the thread and it will tell you to put it on the short setting and it's a improvement, mine was terrible also now it is way better...

 

[Steveg203]

I have a 2020 touring and I get the brake warning and wheel shake all the time. Sometimes on drive it could go off a dozen times. I’m going to try turning down the sensitivity to short and see if that is better. Can you turn off the lane center option, mine only works once in a while but when it kicks I feel like I’m fighting over control. I hate how the cruise control works and I just use the high-beams manually.

 

[johara1]

Yes you can turn it all off, with winter right around the corner everything gets shut off.... You can drive it and you are in control,

 

[SarahA]

Agreed 1000%

ALL of the collision systems are either so unreliable as to be useless/dangerous to use (LKAS,ACC) ... or don't do anything at all (RDMS for example - though I didn't let it actually leave the road).

The one useful thing my old Accord had, the "lane watch" camera - is an extra cost option or only at Touring+. Not available on EX-L.

Oh well.

Oh - and the audio system at the EX-L trim sounds awful. I have pegged "treble" and it still sounds like a 2" paper cone tweeter. Which it is.

The collision system is a piece of garbage on an otherwise good vehicle. I've made the habit to disable the collision avoidance as it is much more dangerous and distracting on than off. False triggers constantly, and if you ever drive in heavy city traffic it will go off constantly as people are moving around normally changing lanes, etc. I have had a couple false brake checks caused by the system, one for a car departing the roadway on a right turn way ahead (plenty of room at that speed) and one for a road sign on a roundabout. Really awful all around.