Exterior Technology Flashcards
Aerodynamic Design (All)
What’s the Benefit?
The major benefits of aerodynamic design include:
• Better fuel efficiency36 (especially at highway speeds).
• Quieter ride at highway speeds due to less turbulence and wind noise.
• Better stability and resistance to crosswinds.
Honda subjects each model to extensive wind-tunnel testing.
• Honda automobiles feature flat, turbulence-reducing underbody panels, and flush-fitting headlights, glass and door handles.
• Mirrors are rounded, bumpers are smoothly contoured and grille openings are minimized to further aid in drag reduction.
• Special attention is given to the gaps and seams where body panels, doors and bumpers meet.
One-Touch Open/Close Power Moonroof (Accord, Civic, CR-V, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline)
What’s the Benefit?
The available moonroof lets passengers vent the cabin with the tilt feature, or enjoy fresh air and a view of the sky when it’s opened wide.
The power moonroof with tilt feature:
• Includes one-touch control for both opening and closing, eliminating the need to continually hold the switch.
• Has an auto-reverse feature, which will reverse direction if it detects resistance to closing.
• Comes with a manually operated sliding sunshade for especially bright or hot days.
Smart Entry (Accord, Civic, Clarity Fuel Cell, CR-V, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline) What’s the Benefit? The available Smart Entry system makes it extremely easy and convenient to unlock, drive and relock the vehicle.
The Smart Entry system with push button start:
• Allows the driver to walk up to the vehicle, touch the door handle and open the door, start the engine and shut it off at the end of the trip, and then get out and touch the LOCK button on the door handle to secure the vehicle—all without ever touching a key.
• Only requires that the driver have possession of the Smart Entry key.
• Is programmable and allows for locking or unlocking the doors and trunk/tailgate from up to 50 feet away with the push of a button.
• Comes with a “panic” button that sounds the horn when pressed.
• Provides, on select vehicles, a button to remotely operate the power tailgate.
Remote Engine Start (Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline)
What’s the Benefit?
Imagine being able to start your vehicle before you get in, so it’ll already be cooled off inside on a hot day—or warmed up and defrosted on a cold one. That’s the idea behind the standard remote engine start on select trims.
The remote engine start is easy to use and enjoy.
• First, make sure the vehicle is outside in a well-ventilated area.
• The feature works when you’re within about 40 yards of the vehicle.
• Just push the LOCK button on the remote and then push and hold the ENGINE START button for at least a second—the starter will fire up the engine, and the automatic climate control system will begin conditioning the interior to a temperature of 72º F.
• When you reach the vehicle with the remote in your possession, you can enter the vehicle as normal—the engine will keep running.
• To drive, step on the brake pedal and push the ENGINE START button once; the instruments will illuminate and you’ll be ready to go
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers (Accord, Civic, Clarity Fuel Cell, CR-V, Odyssey and Pilot)
What’s the Benefit?
Select models raise convenience to a higher level with rain-sensing windshield wipers.
This automatic system is engaged and adjusted with the wiper lever.
• When the wiper lever is moved to the AUTO position, a sensor system will initiate wiper action when it detects moisture on the windshield.
• Drivers can adjust the system’s level of sensitivity with the ring control on the wiper lever.
Important Note: The wiper lever must be moved to the OFF position when the windshield is being cleaned or the vehicle is going through a car wash; otherwise, the wipers could be damaged.
Body/Chassis Design and Corrosion Protection (All)
What’s the Benefit?
By designing against rust, corrosion and road damage, Honda engineers help ensure many years of reliable performance.
The Feature:
All Honda vehicles utilize unit-body construction.
• The body and frame are made of steel stampings robotically welded into strong box sections; the outer-skin panels contribute to the integrity of the unit body.
• Extensive corrosion protection is built in at the time of manufacture.
• All body panels are made of rust-resistant, electro-galvanized steel or aluminum alloy.
• Panels are joined to eliminate traps where water can collect, helping prevent rust.
• A special chip-resistant paint is applied along the lower body sides to fend off stone damage, and body seams are protected by a sealer that helps keep out dust and moisture.
• Plastic wheelwell liners, splash guards and rocker panels help protect the underside from chipping.
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System (All)
What’s the Benefit?
This system helps keep Honda vehicles where they belong—in the possession of their owners.
The Feature:
The Honda ignition key features an electronic code that makes it practically impossible to duplicate. Only recognition of this electronic signature by the immobilizer system will allow the fuel-injection system and ignition circuitry to be activated.
