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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■ Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of a collision
In the following situations, the front of the sensor may be obstructed causing the system
to determine that there is a possibility of a collision and operate:
● When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curb or while making a left or right turn
● When rapidly closing on an obstruction in front of the vehicle, such as a vehicle or toll
gate
● When climbing a hill, and an overhead structure (billboard, low ceiling, street lamps,
etc.) appears in the vehicle’s line of travel
● When driving through a narrow passage or a place with a low ceiling (bridges, tunnels,
overhead passes, etc.)
● When driving on an uneven road surface
● When there is a metal object on the road surface, or a gap or protrusion in the road sur-
face
● When there is an extreme change in the vehicle height
● When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the surrounding area of the
sensor
● When there is an object on the side of the road at the entrance to a curve, such as
guardrails
● When the front of your vehicle is inclined (during emergency towing, carrying a heavy
load in the trunk, etc.)
When the system is activated in the situations described above, there is also a possibility
that the brakes will be applied with a force greater than normal.
■ Obstacles not detected
The sensor cannot detect plastic obstacles such as traffic cones. There may also be occa-
sions when the sensor cannot detect pedestrians, animals, bicycles, motorcycles, trees,
or snowdrifts.
■ Situations in which the pre-collision system does not function properly
The system may not function effectively in situations such as the following:
● On roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
● If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle, such as at an intersection
● If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle, such as when overtaking
● In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms
● If the vehicle is skidding when VSC is not operating
● When your vehicle is steeply inclined
● When the radar sensor moves off position due to its surrounding area being subjected
to a strong impact
● When an obstacle suddenly appears in front of the vehicle due to the steering wheel
being turned sharply or another cause
■ Automatic cancelation of the pre-collision system
When a malfunction occurs due to sensor contamination, etc. that results in the sensors
being unable to detect obstacles, the pre-collision system will be automatically disabled.
In this case, the system will not activate even if there is a collision possibility.
■ When there is a malfunction in the system or if the system is temporarily unusable
The pre-collision system warning light will flash or illuminate and warning messages will
be displayed. (P. 53 4, 545)
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