5-4 . Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
Do not overly rely on the system ,
as doing so may lead to an accident .
Always drive while checking the safety of the surroundings of the vehicle .
Depending on the vehicle and road conditions , weather , etc ., the system may not operate .
The detection capabilities of sensors and radars are limited . Always drive while checking the
safety of the surroundings of the vehicle .
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving . Always drive carefully , taking care to observe your surroundings . The Parking Support Brake system is designed to provide support to lessen the severity of collisions . However , it may not operate in some situations .
● The Parking Support Brake system is not designed to stop the vehicle completely . Additionally ,
even if the system has stopped the vehicle , it is necessary to depress the brake pedal immediately as brake control will be canceled after approximately 2 seconds .
●It is extremely dangerous to check the system operations by intentionally driving the vehicle into the direction of a wall , etc .
Never attempt such actions .
■ When to disable the Parking Support Brake
In the following situations , disable the Parking Support Brake as the system may operate even though
there is no possibility of a collision .
●When inspecting the vehicle using a chassis roller , chassis dynamo or free roller
●When loading the vehicle onto a boat , truck or other transport vessel
●If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed
●If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the
carried load
●When equipment such as a towing hook , transport hook , bumper protector , bumper trim ,
bicycle carrier or snow-removal device ( snow plow ) is installed near the sensor
●When using automatic car washing devices
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner , such as when the vehicle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
●When the tires are not properly inflated
●When the tires are very worn
●When tire chains , a compact
spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit are used
●When towing with the vehicle
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Driving