288 5-4. Using the driving support systems
●The hands off steering wheel warning( �P. 284) is not operating.
■ Cancelation of functions
In the following situations, operation of the LCA may be canceled with the display and buzzer:
●When the operating conditions( �P. 287) are no longer met
●When the system can no longer detect lane lines
●When the turn signal lever is operated to the second position( �P. 288)
●When the turn signal lever is operated in the opposite direction of the lane change
● When the system detects operation of the steering wheel, brake
pedal or accelerator pedal by the driver.
If the system detects that a vehicle is quickly approaching in the lane toward which the turn signal is operated, a buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed to alert the driver. At the same time the steering wheel may be slightly operated to help keep the vehicle away from the approaching vehicle.
■ Hands off steering wheel warning operation
When the system determines the
driver is not holding the steering wheel, a message urging the driver to grip the steering wheel and the
icon shown in the illustration will be displayed on the multi-information display to warn the driver. If the system detects that the steering wheel is held, the warning will be canceled. When using the system, make sure to grip the steering wheel firmly, regardless of whether the warning is operating or not.
■ Situations in which the hands off steering wheel warning may not operate properly
●Depending on the condition of the vehicle, handle control condition
and road surface, the warning function may not operate.
● In the following situations, the system may not be able to detect when the driver’ s hands are off
the steering wheel.
• When a steering wheel cover is installed
• When the driver is wearing gloves
• When foreign matter is attached to the steering wheel
• When the driver is gripping the wood trim, seam of the leather, spokes, or other part of the steering wheel that does not have sensors
●In the following situations, the hands off steering wheel warning may not operate and the LCA
function may continue operating even though the driver’ s hands are off the steering wheel:
• When something other than a hand is contacting the steering wheel
• When a wide object or arms are held across the steering wheel
Operating the LCA
If the turn signal lever is held in the lane change position( 1) until a buzzer sounds, the lane change direction will be displayed and the function will operate.