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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
Situations in which the sys-
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tem may not operate properly
The system may not operate on
the following surfaces, which may
lead to an accident causing death
or serious injury.
Slippery surfaces such as wet
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or muddy roads
Icy surface
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Unpaved roads
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Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and
performance, the following
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various
driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these
systems are supplementary
and should not be relied
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving
assist systems
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
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tem)
Helps to prevent wheel lock
when the brakes are applied
suddenly, or if the brakes are
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface
Brake assist
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Generates an increased level of
braking force after the brake
pedal is depressed when the
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
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trol)
Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.