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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
roads:
• Roads with sharp curves or winding
roads
• Roads with changes in grade, such as
sudden inclines or declines
• Roads which is sloped to the left or right
• Roads with deep ruts
• Roads which are rough and unmain-
tained
• Roads which frequently undulate or are
bumpy
● When the steering wheel is being oper-
ated frequently or suddenly
● When the vehicle is not in a constant
position within a lane
● When parts related to this system, the
brakes, etc. are cold or extremely hot,
wet, etc.
● When the wheels are misaligned
● When driving on slick road surfaces, such
as when it is covered with ice, snow,
gravel, etc.
● When the course of the vehicle differs
from the shape of a curve
● When the vehicle speed is excessively
high when entering a curve
● When entering/exiting a parking lot,
garage, car elevator, etc.
● When driving in a parking lot
● When driving through an area where
there are obstructions which may contact
your vehicle, such as tall grass, tree
branches, a curtain, etc.
● When driving in strong wind
■ Situations in which the lane may not be
detected
● When the lane is extremely wide or nar-
row
● Immediately after changing lanes or
passing through an intersection
● When driving in a temporary lane or lane
regulated by construction
● When there are structures, patterns,
shadows which are similar to lane lines in
the surrounding
● When there are multiple white lines for a
lane line
● When the lane lines are not clear or driv-
ing on a wet road surface
● When a lane line is on a curb
● When driving on a bright, reflective road
surface, such as concrete
■ Situations in which some or all of the
functions of the system cannot operate
● When a malfunction is detected in this
system or a related system, such as the
brakes, steering, etc.
● When the VSC, Active TRAC, or other
safety related system is operating
● When the VSC, Active TRAC, or other
safety related system is off
■ Changes in brake operation sound and
pedal response
● When the brakes have been operated,
brake operation sounds may be heard
and the brake pedal response may
change, but this does not indicate a mal-
function.
● When the system is operating, the brake
pedal may feel stiffer than expected or
sink. In either situation the brake pedal
can be depressed further. Further
depress the brake pedal as necessary.
■ Situations in which the driver monitor
may not operate properly (if equipped)
In situations such as the following, the driver
monitor camera may not be able to detect
the driver’s face, and the function may not
operate properly.
● When the inside of the vehicle is hot, such
as after the vehicle has been parked in
the sun
● When a very bright light, such as the sun
or the headlights of following vehicle,
shines onto the driver monitor camera
● When the brightness inside the vehicle
changes frequently due to the shadows of
surrounding structures, etc.
● When a very bright light, such as the sun
or the headlights of an oncoming vehicle,
is shining onto the driver’s face
● When light, either inside or outside of the
vehicle, is being reflected from the lenses
of eyeglasses or sunglasses