2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
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Apply the brakes (or accelerator pedal) as necessary when any of the follow-
ing types of vehicles are in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles,
the approach warning ( P. 280) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious
accident may result.
Vehicles that cut in suddenly
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Vehicles traveling at low speeds
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Vehicles that are not moving
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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
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Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
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Vehicles splashing up water or snow
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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may
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not function correctly
Apply the brakes (or accelerator pedal) as necessary in the following condi-
tions as the radar sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead,
and a fatal or serious accident may result:
When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
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functioning of the sensor
When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
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gage compartment etc.)
When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
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When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
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When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
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