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4-5. Using the driving support systems
CAUTION
Cautions regarding the assist contents of the system
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By means of alarms and brake control, the pre-crash safety system is intended to
assist the driver in avoiding collisions through the process of LOOK-JUDGE-ACT.
There are limits to the degree of assistance the system can provide, so please keep
in mind the following important points.
Assisting the driver in watching the road
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The pre-crash safety system is only able to detect obstacles directly in front of the
vehicle, and only within a limited range. It is not a mechanism that allows careless
or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low-visibil-
ity conditions. It is still necessary for the driver to pay close attention to the vehi-
cle's surroundings.
Assisting the driver in making correct judgment
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When attempting to estimate the likelihood of a collision, the only data available
to the pre-crash safety system is that from obstacles it has detected directly in
front of the vehicle. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain
vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of collision in any
given situation.
Assisting the driver in taking action
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The pre-crash safety system's braking assist feature is designed to help reduce
the severity of a collision, and so only acts when the system has judged that a col-
lision is unavoidable. This system is not capable of automatically avoiding a colli-
sion or bringing the vehicle to a stop safely without appropriate operations
performed by the driver. For this reason, when encountering a dangerous situa-
tion the driver must take direct and immediate action in order to ensure the safety
of all involved.
NOTICE
Precautions for cleaning the driver monitor sensor (vehicles with driver monitor
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system)
Gently wipe the sensor with a soft cloth to prevent damage.
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Wipe any excess dirt with a cloth dampened with neutral detergent, all liquids
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having been wringed out of the cloth. After that, wipe again with a dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, glass cleaners, wax, etc.
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