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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Q Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-
tem
The effectiveness of the EPS system is
reduced to prevent the system from over-
heating when there is frequent steering
input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive
steering input or stop the vehicle and turn
the hybrid system off. The EPS system
should return to normal within 10 minutes.
Q Operating conditions of emergency
brake signal
When the following conditions are met, the
emergency brake signal will operate:
O The emergency flashers are off.
O Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h
(35 mph).
O The system judges from the vehicle
deceleration that it is a sudden braking
operation.
Q Automatic system cancelation of emer-
gency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will be can-
celed in any of the following situations:
O The emergency flashers are turned on.
O The system judges from the vehicle
deceleration that is not a sudden braking
operation.
Q The ABS does not operate effectively
when
O The limits of tire gripping performance
have been exceeded (such as exces-
sively worn tires on a snow covered
road).
O The vehicle hydroplanes while driving
at high speed on wet or slick roads.
Q Stopping distance when the ABS is
operating may exceed that of normal
conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the
vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of you, especially in the following
situations:
O When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-
covered roads
O When driving with tire chains
O When driving over bumps in the road
O When driving over roads with pot-
holes or uneven surfaces
Q TRC/VSC may not operate effec-
tively when
Directional control and power may not
be achievable while driving on slippery
road surfaces, even if the TRC/VSC sys-
tem is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions
where stability and power may be lost.
Q Active Cornering Assist does not
operate effectively when
O Do not overly rely on Active Corner-
ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist
may not operate effectively when
accelerating down slopes or driving on
slippery road surfaces.
O When Active Cornering Assist fre-
quently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operating
to ensure proper operation of the
brakes, TRC and VSC.
Q Hill-start assist control does not oper-
ate effectively when
O Do not overly rely on hill-start assist
control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep
inclines and roads covered with ice.
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