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WARNING
lThe Traffic Jam Assist function cannot detect the following objects. Operate the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or
brake pedal as necessary to avoid a collision. As the function will not be able to provide
appropriate control, using it may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
• Objects on the road surface
• Vehicles outside of a lane( such as on the shoulder of the road)
• Potholes, cracks, ruts, or other road damage
• Road construction zones
• Vehicles running in parallel with your vehicle or nearby walls
• Animals
n Situations in which Traffic Jam Assist Function should not be used
Do not use Traffic Jam Assist Function in situations such as the following. As the system will not be able to provide appropriate
control, using it may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
lWhen it is necessary to disable the system
�P. 265
lSituations in which the sensors may not operate properly
�P. 270
lSituations in which the lane may not be detected
�P. 271 n Situations in which the function may not operate properly
In situations such as the following, the Traffic Jam Assist function may not operate properly. Manually operate the vehicle as necessary.
lWhen a sensor is splashed by water
lWhen the ambient temperature is high or low
lWhen a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle
lWhen another lane merges into the lane in the same traveling direction as your vehicle
lWhen driving in low visibility conditions
lWhen the vehicle posture is changing
lWhen the traction on the road
surface differs greatly between the left and right side tires
lWhen driving on an expressway with no median strips or when
driving on an expressway equipped with temporary
median markers, such as poles.
lWhen there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the other vehicle
lThe map data has not been updated properly.
n To prevent malfunction of the radar sensors
�P. 267
n To prevent malfunction of the front camera
�P. 268
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Driving