Laser Radar Sensor; Vehicle- To- Vehicle Control Mode Failure Warning - Toyota AVALON 2005 Manual

LASER RADAR SENSOR

The laser radar sensor is used for ve-
hicle- to- vehicle distance control cruis-
ing.
If dirt is on the sensor glass, the
dynamic laser cruise control function is
automatically cancelled and a warning
code appears on the display.
"VEHICLE- TO- VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE FAILURE WARNING"
on page 183.)
However, if the glass sensor is covered
with icicle or any substance, dirt may
not be detected.
'05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501)
Before driving in the vehicle- to- vehicle
distance control mode, make sure the
radar sensor glass is clean.
This product is a class I laser product
complied with 21 C.F.R part 1040.10
and 1040.11.
CAUTION
To ensure that dynamic laser cruise
control will function properly while
driving, observe the following:
D
Always keep the laser radar sensor
glass clean. When cleaning, use a
soft cloth and be careful not to
damage the sensor.
D
Avoid strong impacts around the la-
ser radar sensor. An incorrect laser
radar sensor alignment will result in
(See
system malfunction. A special de-
vice is required to adjust the laser
radar sensor alignment. Be sure to
have the sensor adjusted by your
Toyota dealer.
D
Do not affix a sticker (including a
transparent sticker) or attach an ac-
cessory around the laser radar sen-
sor.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
VEHICLE- TO- VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE FAILURE WARNING
If there is trouble somewhere in the dy-
namic laser cruise control while the ve-
hicle- to- vehicle distance control mode is
on, the master warning light comes on
and the alarm sounds, and one of the
warning codes "C1", "C2" or "E3" will ap-
pear on the display. Dynamic laser cruise
control is automatically cancelled.
If "E3" appears on the display,
"CRUISE" indicator light in the instrument
cluster also flashes.
2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)
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