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4-5. Using the driving support systems
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 100 m (328 ft.) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following
distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the vehicle
ahead.
Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on downhill slopes.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance
can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.
● When weather conditions are bad
enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from detecting correctly (fog,
snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
● When there is rain, snow, etc. on the
front surface of the radar sensor or
camera sensor
● In traffic conditions that require fre-
quent repeated acceleration and
deceleration
● During emergency towing
● When an approach warning buzzer is
heard often
Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
A