Owner's Manual

The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 390 ft (120 m) ahead.
WARNING
. This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
. This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. Do not use the
system on roads with sharp curves, or
on icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect the
following objects:
. Stationary and slow moving vehicles
. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
. Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Distance Control Assist
system. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in
rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decele-
rate the vehicle speed by depressing the
brake pedal, depending on the distance
to the vehicle ahead and the surround-
ing circumstances in order to maintain a
safe distance between vehicles.
. The system may not function properly
under the following conditions. To avoid
accidents, never use the Distance Con-
trol Assist system under the following
conditions:
— On roads with sharp curves
— On slippery road surfaces such as
on ice or snow, etc.
— On off-road surfaces such as on
sand or rock, etc.
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.)
— When strong light (for example, at
sunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle
— When rain, snow or dir t adhere to
the system sensor
— On steep downhill roads (frequent
braking may result in overheating
the brakes)
— On repeated uphill and downhill
roads
— When towing a trailer or other
vehicle
. In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly come
into the sensor detection zone and cause
automatic braking. You may need to
control the distance from other vehicles
using the accelerator pedal. Always stay
alert and avoid using the DCA system
when it is not recommended in this
section.
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