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2-4. Using other driving systems

GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)

CAUTION

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When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead

Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in

front of you.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the

approach warning (

→

P. 257) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious accident

may result.

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Vehicles that cut in suddenly

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Vehicles traveling at low speeds

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Vehicles that are not moving

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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)

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Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function

correctly

Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may

not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious accident may

result:

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When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-

ing of the sensor

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When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the luggage

compartment etc.)

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When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow

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When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable

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When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

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Excessive exhaust gas (black smoke) is coming from the vehicle ahead or other

vehicles around you, obscuring your front view

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The rear section of the vehicle ahead is extremely dirty

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The vehicle ahead has higher ground clearance