Toyota PRIUS C 2019 Manual page 231

WARNING
● If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of
the pre-collision braking function.
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While driving, such as when driving through a railway crossing, the system
may determine that the possibility of a collision with an object, such as rail-
way crossing barrier, is high and operate the pre-collision braking function.
To move the vehicle in an emergency, such as if the system operates in a
railway crossing, perform the following operations and then take the nec-
essary measures to ensure your safety.
• If the vehicle has been stopped, depress the accelerator pedal.
• If the vehicle is decelerating, fully depress the accelerator pedal.
(P. 234)
• Disable the pre-collision system. (P. 232)
■ When to disable the pre-collision system
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
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When the vehicle is being towed
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When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
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When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation
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When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system on and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely
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When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer
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If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
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When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the tires are not properly inflated
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When tires of a size other than specified are installed
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When tire chains are installed
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When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
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