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4-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U)
● Setting for “PCS” and “CAUTION” in
(→P.86) of the multi-information
display.
● A shift position other than P or R is
selected.
● Your vehicle is approaching an intersec-
tion at approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
lower.
● A vehicle is approaching from the left or
right in front of your vehicle at a speed
between approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
and 37 mph (60 km/h).
● There are no preceding vehicles ahead of
your vehicle.
● The accelerator pedal is not strongly
depressed.
● The brake pedal is not being strongly
depressed.
■ Situations in which the system may
operate even though no vehicles are
approaching
In certain situations, such as the following,
the system may operate even though no
vehicles are approaching:
● When approaching objects on the road-
side, such as guardrails, traffic signs, util-
ity poles, street lights, trees, or walls
● When driving near a TV tower, broad-
casting station, electric power plant, or
other location where strong radio waves
or electrical noise may be present
● When passing an object on the side of the
road, such as a parked vehicle
● When a vehicle or pedestrian is
approaching from the left or right in front
of your vehicle from far away
● When a vehicle or pedestrian is moving
within a parking spot, etc. next to the lane
your vehicle is driving in
● When a pedestrian or bicyclist is moving
on a sidewalk
● When a vehicle or pedestrian is moving
away from your vehicle
● When a vehicle approaching from the left
or right in front of your vehicle is deceler-
ating or stops
● When a vehicle approaching from the left
or right in front of your vehicle makes a
left/right turn immediately in front of your
vehicle
● When a pedestrian is approaching your
vehicle
● When an oncoming vehicle makes a
left/right turn
● When your vehicle enters an intersection
before a vehicle approaching from the
left or right in front of your vehicle
● When stopped at traffic light and a vehi-
cle approaches from the left or right in
front of your vehicle
● When driving in a location where there
are objects which reflect radar, such as
vehicles, guardrails, walls, traffic signs,
etc.
● When making a left/right turn in front of
an approaching vehicle
● When passing an oncoming vehicle
● When being overtaken by another vehi-
cle
● When driving next to another vehicle or a
pedestrian
● When a vehicle or pedestrian
approaches the side of your vehicle
Some objects, such as the following, may be
detected and cause the FCTA system to
operate:
● Pedestrians
■ Situations in which the system may not
operate properly
In some situations, such as the following, a
vehicle may not be detected by a front side
radar sensor, preventing the system from
operating properly:
● If the front end or side of an approaching
vehicle is small (sports cars, etc.)