5-4. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
●Details of support provided for the driver’ s vision The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the
driver in determining the distance between the driver’ s own vehicle and a designated preceding vehicle. It is not a system which allows for careless or inattentive driving, and is not a
system which assists in poor visibility conditions.
The driver must pay attention to their surroundings, even when the vehicle stops.
●Details of support provided for the driver’ s judgement The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the distance between the driver’ s own vehicle and a designated preceding vehicle is within a set range. It is not capable of making any other type of judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger.
●Details of support provided for the driver’ s operation The dynamic radar cruise control does not include functions which will prevent or avoid collisions with vehicles ahead of
your vehicle. Therefore, if there is ever any possibility of danger, the driver must take immediate
and direct control of the vehicle and act appropriately in order to ensure safety.
■ Situations in which the dynamic radar cruise control should not be used
Do not use the dynamic radar cruise control in the following situations. As the system will not be able to provide appropriate control, using it may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.
●When driving on a highway or expressway entrance or exit
●When the approach warning sounds frequently
●Situations in which the sensors
may not operate properly: �P. 264
●When it is necessary to disable the system: �P. 259
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