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2-4. Using other driving systems

CAUTION

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Before using dynamic radar cruise control

Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control.

Be aware of the set speed. If automatic deceleration/acceleration is not appropri-

ate, adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your vehicle and vehi-

cles ahead by applying the brakes etc.

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Cautions regarding the driving assist systems

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Assisting the driver to measure following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the driver in determin-

ing the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated

vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows careless or inattentive

driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions. It

is still necessary for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.

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Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following distance

between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead is

appropriate or not. It is not capable of making any other type of judgement.

Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to deter-

mine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in any given situation.

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Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control has no capability to prevent or avoid a collision

with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any danger, the driver

must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle and act appropriately in

order to ensure the safety of all involved.

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To avoid inadvertent

cruise control activation

Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.