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●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 . 288 ) 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 . 290 )
●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
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