5-4. Using the driving support systems
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Dynamic radar cruise control
This dynamic radar cruise control detects the presence of vehicles ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle distance, and operates to maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control only on highways and expressways.
WARNING n For safe use
lDriving safely is solely the responsibility of the driver. Do not overly rely on this system, and pay careful attention to the surrounding conditions in order to ensure safe driving.
lThe dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the driver’ s burden. However, there are limitations to
the assistance provided.
Read the following items carefully. Do not overly rely on this system and always drive carefully.
Conditions under which the system may not operate correctly: �P. 317 lSet the speed appropriately according to the speed limit, traffic flow, road conditions, weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for confirming the set speed.
lEven if the system is operating
correctly, the condition of a preceding vehicle as recognized by
the driver and detected by the
system may differ. Therefore, it is necessary for the driver to
pay attention, assess risks, and
ensure safety. Over-reliance on this system to drive the vehicle
safely may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
n Precautions for the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance provided by the system. Over-reliance on this system may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
lDetails 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.
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Driving