What is the Acura watch package?
AcuraWatch is Acura’s suite of driver‑assist and safety technologies designed to help prevent crashes and assist the driver in everyday traffic. It generally combines braking support, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and road-departure mitigation, and its exact contents can vary by model and year.
This article explains what AcuraWatch typically includes, how the package can differ across models and years, how to check if a vehicle has it, and what optional enhancements exist such as AcuraWatch Plus. It’s designed to help buyers and owners understand what to expect from this safety package and how it can impact driving aids in different Acura models.
Core AcuraWatch features
The heart of AcuraWatch focuses on four core safety technologies that work together to support braking, speed, and steering. These are the features most often included in the base AcuraWatch package.
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
These four features form the foundation of AcuraWatch across many Acura models and model years, providing a combination of active braking, speed management, and lane‑keeping assistance to help reduce the likelihood of collisions.
Optional and expanded AcuraWatch offerings
In some trims and model years, Acura offers extended or enhanced versions of AcuraWatch that add extra safety aids beyond the core four features. Availability varies by model and year, so check the exact specifications for a given vehicle.
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Rear Cross Traffic Monitor
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
These optional or expanded features are not universal; they are commonly bundled as AcuraWatch Plus or similar naming on select trims and older/newer model years. Always verify the specific package contents for the exact vehicle you’re researching or purchasing.
How AcuraWatch has evolved by model year and trim
Over different generations and trims, Acura has adjusted which features are standard, available as options, or bundled under AcuraWatch. Some recent models may offer TSR or BSI as standard on higher trims, while earlier years might require selecting AcuraWatch Plus to access the extras. Because feature availability shifts with redesigns and regional offerings, the best approach is to consult the official brochure or dealer inventory for the exact model year you’re considering.
How to verify if your Acura has AcuraWatch
If you’re trying to determine whether a specific vehicle includes AcuraWatch, you can:
- Check the window sticker (Monroney label) for mentions of AcuraWatch, AcuraWatch Plus, or driver‑assist features.
- Look in the vehicle’s infotainment or settings menus under Driver Assist or Safety to see listed features like CMBS, ACC, LKAS, or RDM.
- Ask the dealer for the model year’s brochure or a build sheet that details the factory contents and packages.
Understanding the exact package contents helps ensure you know which safety features are available on a given Acura model you’re evaluating or owning.
Summary
AcuraWatch is Acura’s safety‑and‑assist package designed to support your driving with core systems like CMBS, ACC with Low‑Speed Follow, LKAS, and RDM. Depending on the model year and trim, it can also include additional aids such as Blind Spot Information and Rear Cross Traffic Monitoring, or Traffic Sign Recognition, often under the AcuraWatch Plus or similar branding. Because contents vary by vehicle, the most reliable approach is to review the specific model year’s brochure or check with a dealer to confirm exactly which features are included in a given car.
