Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual page 216

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
the Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
tem (P.295) will control the damp-
ing force of the shock absorbers to
help maintain an appropriate vehicle
posture.
Steering control
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When the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision is high
and the driver is operating the steering
wheel, the LDH system (P.295) will
control the turning angle of the front
and rear wheels and effort necessary
to turn the steering wheel to help
enhance steering responsiveness.
WARNING
Limitations of the pre-collision system
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The driver is solely responsible for safe
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driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
Do not use the pre-collision system
instead of normal braking operations
under any circumstances. This system
will not prevent collisions or lessen col-
lision damage or injury in every situa-
tion. Do not overly rely on this system.
Failure to do so may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious
injury.
● Although this system is designed to
help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effective-
ness may change according to various
conditions, therefore the system may
not always be able to achieve the same
level of performance.
Read the following conditions care-
fully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system
may operate even if there is no possi-
bility of a collision: P.219
• Conditions under which the system
may not operate properly: P.220
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● Do not attempt to test the operation of
the pre-collision system yourself.
Depending on the objects used for
testing (dummies, cardboard objects
imitating detectable objects, etc.), the
system may not operate properly, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
Pre-collision braking
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When the pre-collision braking func-
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tion is operating, a large amount of
braking force will be applied.
If the vehicle is stopped by the opera-
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tion of the pre-collision braking func-
tion, the pre-collision braking function
operation will be canceled after
approximately 2 seconds. Depress the
brake pedal as necessary.
● The pre-collision braking function may
not operate if certain operations are
performed by the driver. If the acceler-
ator pedal is being depressed strongly
or the steering wheel is being turned,
the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly prevent the pre-collision braking
function from operating.
In some situations, while the pre-colli-
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sion braking function is operating,
operation of the function may be can-
celed if the accelerator pedal is
depressed strongly or the steering
wheel is turned and the system deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive
action.
If the brake pedal is being depressed,
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the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and pos-
sibly delay the operation timing of the
pre-collision braking function.
When to disable the pre-collision sys-
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tem
In the following situations, disable the
system, as it may not operate properly,
possibly leading to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury:
● When the vehicle is being towed