WARNING
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When to disable the pre-crash safety 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 operating 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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When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to
an accident or other reasons
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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
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When the tires are not properly inflated
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When the tires are very worn
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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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