Honda Cars With Blind-Spot Monitoring (How it works)

If you’re considering buying a new vehicle from Performance Honda in Fairfield, one feature you should know about is the blind spot information system (BSIS). This system helps alert you to other vehicles in your blind spots. With cross-traffic monitoring (CTM) added, you also get an extra level of safety when your car is in reverse. Read on to learn how the system works, which new Honda vehicles include blind-spot monitoring, and when and why this system replaced Honda’s LaneWatch. Click the button below to call us with your questions about new Honda safety features.

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What Are Honda’s Blind-Spot Monitoring and Cross-Traffic Monitoring Systems?

Honda’s blind-spot monitoring system, called the blind spot information system, is a set of sensors and lights that alerts you to the presence of a vehicle in your car’s blind spot. The blind spot information system consists of a warning light on your side mirror, which lights up on the side of the car when there’s a vehicle in your blind spot. While not all Honda vehicles with blind spot information systems include cross-traffic monitoring, some do. Cross-traffic monitor is an alert system that warns you if another vehicle is driving behind you when your car is in reverse.

How Does Honda’s Blind Spot Information System Work?

Honda vehicles with the blind spot information system have one sensor on the rear corner of the car. The sensor detects vehicles in an area approximately 13 feet behind your car and 10.5 feet to either side. There is also a light on each of your side mirrors. These lights turn on to alert you to the presence of another vehicle. If you activate your turn signal on the same side as the illuminated indicator, the indicator will begin to flash, and you will hear an alert beep three times.

Please note that the system is inactive if you are driving at less than six mph. This is done to avoid false alarms. The blind spot information system is not a substitute for other safety measures, such as visually checking your blind spot.

How Does Honda’s Cross-Traffic Monitor Work?

The cross-traffic monitor is similar to the blind spot information system and uses much of the same technology. Like the blind spot information system, it senses vehicles in a specific area and alerts you to their presence. The cross traffic monitor has sensors in the rear bumper and senses vehicles within 82 feet of your car. This system provides both an audible and visual indicator. For the cross-traffic monitor, the indicator appears in your rearview camera display and tells you where the vehicle is coming from.

Honda Models Available With Blind-Spot Monitoring Technology

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The following Honda models are currently available with Honda’s blind spot information system:

2023 HR-V

The all-new 2023 HR-V is a sleek and modern five-passenger SUV. It includes BSIS in the Sport and EX-L trims but not The LX trim.

2023 CR-V

Honda’s 2023 CR-V is a rugged and stylish compact SUV. This SUV includes BSIS with CTM on all trim levels (EX, Sport Hybrid, EX-L, and Sport Touring Hybrid).

2022 Pilot

The 2022 Pilot is a comfortable and confident mid-size SUV. It includes BSIS and CTM on all seven trim levels.

2023 Passport

The 2023 Honda Passport is a mid-size two-row SUV with all-wheel drive that’ll take you anywhere and get there safely. The Passport includes BSIS and CTM in all trim levels (EX-L, TrailSport, and Elite).

2022 Accord and 2022 Accord Hybrid

The 2022 Accord is a sleek mid-size sedan available as a hybrid. The BSIS and CTM are available in the Sport trim, including the EX-L, Hybrid EX-L, Touring, and Hybrid Tourism trims. However, these features are not included with the Hybrid or Hybrid Sport models.

2023 Ridgeline

Honda’s 2023 Ridgeline is a midsize truck built for adventure. BSIS and CTM are included on the RTL trim and up. This feature is not included in the Sport model.

2023 Odyssey

The 2023 Honda Odyssey is a versatile eight-passenger minivan available in five trims. BSIS and CTM are included in all trim levels to keep you and your family safe.

2023 Civic Type R

The 2023 Civic Type R is Honda’s fastest Civic yet and comes with BSIS and CTM.

2023 Civic Hatchback

The 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback is a responsive and comfortable vehicle. BSIS is included in the EX-L trim, while BSIS and CTM are included in the Sport Touring trim. The Sport trim level does not have this feature.

2023 Civic Si

The 2023 Civic Si is a powerful, four-door, sporty Civic with BSIS and CTM included.

2023 Civic Sedan

With its sport-tuned suspension, the 2023 Civic Sedan is a four-door luxury sedan. This sedan has BSIS included in the EX trim level, and both BSIS and CTM are included in the Touring. These features are not included in the Sport trim.

When Did Honda Phase Out LaneWatch?

Honda LaneWatch was phased out of the market over several years, beginning around 2017. Honda gradually transitioned from LaneWatch to the blind spot information system as its vehicles were updated and refreshed. You may still find gently used cars for sale with LaneWatch, as it was included in new models within the past few years.

Why Did Honda Phase Out LaneWatch in Favor of Blind-Spot Monitoring?

LaneWatch was an innovative camera system that helped keep drivers safe while avoiding the high costs of installing radar sensors on vehicles. However, it is now less expensive to manufacture cars with the types of sensors that make the blind spot information system and cross-traffic monitoring work. The newer systems monitor the left and right lanes next to your vehicle, whereas LaneWatch only monitors the right lane.

Honda’s blind spot information system and the other cross-traffic monitoring system are great options to help you stay safe on the road. Many new Honda vehicles include this helpful feature. We have a great selection of new Honda vehicles at Performance Honda in Fairfield, Ohio. Give us a call at (513) 829-7300 to learn more about these and other safety features.