5-4 . Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
●Depending on the condition of the surrounding area , the road , or the driver , the Traffic Jam Assist function may not operate
or operation may be suspended . Also , it may not always be able to achieve the same
level of performance . Read the operating conditions of the function carefully . Do not overly rely
on this function and always drive carefully .
●As the recognition performance and control performance of the Traffic Jam Assist function are limited , driver operation is necessary to ensure safety while the system is operating . Also , the steering assist of this system is designed to operate only for slow steering operations during a traffic jam . While this function is operating , the lane deviation control function of the LDA will not operate . If , for some reason , the vehicle is about to deviate the lane , it is the driver ’ s responsibility to drive properly .
●Even if Traffic Jam Assist is operating properly , the surrounding conditions 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 . Overreliance on this system to drive
the vehicle safely may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury .
●While the Traffic Jam Assist function is operating , as driver operation may become necessary , the driver must ensure
they have clear visibility of their surroundings .
●In certain situations , a message urging the driver to hold the steering wheel may be displayed by the Traffic Jam Assist function . In this case , hold the steering wheel and drive the vehicle manually to ensure safety .
●The 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
■ 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 .
●When it is necessary to disable the system
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●Situations in which the sensors may not operate properly
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Driving