To Avoid Inadvertent Dynamic Radar Cruise Control With Full-Speed Range Activation; Situations Unsuitable For Dynamic Radar Cruise Control With Full-Speed Range - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
CAUTION
To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activa-
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tion
Switch the cruise control off using the "ON/OFF" button when not in use.

Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

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Do not use dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range in any of the follow-
ing situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
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On city streets
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On roads with sharp bends
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On winding roads
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On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
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On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up and
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down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
At entrances to expressways
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When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors
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from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
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In areas where the driver is likely to encounter pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicy-
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clists, animals, stationary objects or other people/objects not detectable by the
system. (P. 267)
During emergency towing
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