What is the Collision Mitigation Braking System™?

If you’re a Westlake driver interested in a new Honda, you’ve likely seen the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ among the long list of driver-assistive features. So, what is the Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System™? The Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) is a driver-assist technology included in the Honda Sensing™ suite. This technology detects a possible front collision and reduces the likely impact by sending warnings to the driver to apply the brakes and, failing any slowdown, brakes to reduce the vehicle’s collision force. With this, not only can you drive safer, but you can worry less when cruising through Olmsted Falls. Learn more about the Honda CMBS™ system with this guide from Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted!

How Does the Honda Collision Mitigation Braking System™ Work?

This system is powered by a combination of a radar transmitter and a forward-facing camera mounted in the front of your vehicle to determine the distance and closing speed of obstacles ahead of you. Whether the obstacle is another vehicle or a pedestrian, the radar and high-resolution camera will take in the information it needs to help you avoid a potential accident. Then, visual and audio warnings are given to notify the driver to apply the brakes to avoid or reduce the impact of a collision.

What Are the Stages When Danger is Detected?

There are three stages that the CMBS™ can deploy when a possible collision is detected. These stages include:

• Stage 1: Visual and audio warnings are given to alert the driver of an oncoming obstacle ahead.
• Stage 2: If the risk of a collision increases and no action is taken, the system warnings continue, and the brakes are lightly applied to slow down the vehicle.
• Stage 3: If the system determines that a collision is unavoidable, it will continue to display system warnings and apply strong braking to minimize the impact of the collision.

Hopefully, your attention isn’t so divided as to need the third stage, but it’s there for added peace of mind and extra safety in the worst-case scenarios.

Other Honda Sensing™ Features

In addition to CMBS™, the Honda Sensing™ suite also includes an array of other innovative safety and driver assist systems, including:

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Helps to maintain a safe following distance to the car in front of you.
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS): Automatically adjusts steering to keep the vehicle within its lane.
• Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM): Can detect road markings and alert you if your vehicle starts to leave the road.
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR): Detects and reads road signs, and relays the information to you.

Experience the CMBS™ System at Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted

Now that you know what the Collision Mitigation Braking System is on Honda vehicles, it’s time to hit the Bay Village roads with confidence. Take a new Honda Civic or CR-V out for a spin around North Olmsted to experience the cutting-edge tech and performance features in person when you visit Ken Ganley Honda North Olmsted! In the meantime, contact us with any questions you have.