Technology overview
Assisting with a safe arrival to the destination by making lane changes
While driving on an expressway using Advanced In Lane Driving, when the system detects a vehicle in front in the same lane, moving at a slower speed, the system assesses if it is possible to pass the vehicle in front based on the vehicle’s surroundings. When the system determines a lane change is possible, it notifies the driver and controls the turn signal, accelerating/decelerating and steering to assist with passing and returning to the original lane.
Moreover, the system assists with lane changes at the junction and/or exit on an expressway, which are necessary to drive toward the destination based on the route guidance being provided by the navigation system. The system also assists with the lane change when the number of lanes decreases and the lane the vehicle is in will disappear. This function reduces the driver‘s anxiety and tension in such situations.
How it works
*Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
The system assists the driver with comfortable in-lane driving on an expressway by recognizing the external environment including lane markings and other vehicles using the front sensor camera and radar sensors and by recognizing the vehicle position and road information using high-definition map data. The system also detects the driver’s facial orientation, posture and conditions using the driver monitoring camera and steering wheel grip sensor and assists the driver with safe driving.
When approaching the appropriate timing to make a lane change, the system recommends it to the driver. When the driver approves the lane change, the system controls acceleration/deceleration to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and steer the vehicle to assist the driver with a lane change.
How it helps
- Assisting with passing
- Navigation mode
＜When a destination is set on the navigation system＞
While driving on using Advanced In-Lane Driving, the driver presses the Advanced Lane Change Switch.
Using a Front Sensor Camera and radar, the system confirms that the adjacent lane is clear.
The system operates the turn signal, accelerator, brake pedal and steering wheel for the lane change.
When the passing is complete, and the system determines that the vehicle can be driven at the pre-set speed, the system assists its return to the original lane.
While driving on using Advanced In-Lane Driving, the driver presses the Advanced Lane Change Switch.
Using a Front Sensor Camera and radar, the system confirms that the adjacent lane is clear.
The system operates the turn signal, accelerator, brake pedal and steering wheel for the lane change.
The system controls the acceleration up to the pre-set speed and assists the driver with entering the proper lane at a junction and/or exiting the expressway.
Using the front sensor camera and radar sensors, the system confirms the vehicle’s surroundings are clear to assist the lane changes. When the system determines a lane change is possible, it provides audible and visible notifications and controls the turn signal, accelerating/decelerating and steering to assist with a smooth lane change.
While driving in passing assistance mode, the system notifies a lane change when it detects other vehicles ahead being driven at speeds slower than the pre-set vehicle speed. After moving over to a passing lane, if the system determines that the vehicle can be driven at the pre-set speed, the system assists with returning to the original lane.
In navigation mode, the system assists with a series of lane changes necessary to drive toward the destination based on the route guidance being provided by the navigation system, including entering a proper lane at a junction and/or exiting the expressway.
Commitment of Honda
To make a lane change on an expressway, the driver has to pay attention to the vehicle’s surroundings, put on the turn signal, and operate the steering and accelerator at the right timing. When this function is activated, the system automatically makes lane changes, enabling drivers who are not comfortable making lane changes to drive with peace of mind. This system significantly reduces driver burden by assisting with lane exchanges at a complicated junction/merging area on an expressway based on the route guidance being provided by the navigation system, including entering a proper lane at a junction and/or exiting the expressway.
[Video] Function introduction＜CG＞
The individual functions of the driver-assistive system have limited capabilities (e.g. recognition capability and control capability). Please do not overestimate the capabilities of any function and drive safely while paying constant attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
A system may not work or perform adequately depending on road conditions, weather conditions and vehicle conditions.
Depending on the model and timing of the market launch of the model, descriptions provided on this page and the actual functions available on customers’ vehicles may be different. For the functions available for each vehicle, please check the owners’ manual of the respective vehicle.
