Multi-information display
WARNING
Cautions regarding the use of the
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function
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The FCTA system is a supplementary
system that informs the driver of vehicles
approaching from the left and right of the
front of the vehicle.
Do not overly rely on the FCTA system.
Over reliance on the system may lead to
an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
The details of the warning display may
differ from the actual traffic conditions.
Although the warning display will stop
being displayed after a certain amount of
time, this does not indicate that vehicles
or pedestrians are no longer around your
vehicle.
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The FCTA function is operational when
The system operates when all of the follow-
ing conditions are met.
LS500_OM_(U)_1810
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Setting for "PCS" and "CAUTION" in
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(P.80) of the multi-information
display are set to "ON".
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A shift position other than P or R is
selected.
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Vehicle speed is approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h) or lower.
A vehicle is approaching from the left or
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right in front of your vehicle at a speed
between approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
and 37 mph (60 km/h).
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There are no preceding vehicles ahead of
your vehicle.
The accelerator pedal is not strongly
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depressed.
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The brake pedal is not being strongly
depressed.
Situations in which the system may
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operate even though no vehicles are
approaching
In certain situations, such as the following,
the system may operate even though no
vehicles are approaching:
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When approaching objects on the road-
side, such as guardrails, traffic signs, util-
ity poles, street lights, trees, or walls
When driving near a TV tower, broad-
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casting station, electric power plant, or
other location where strong radio waves
or electrical noise may be present
When passing an object on the side of the
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road, such as a parked vehicle
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When a vehicle or pedestrian is
approaching from the left or right in front
of your vehicle from far away
When a vehicle or pedestrian is moving
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within a parking spot, etc. next to the lane
your vehicle is driving in
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When a pedestrian or bicyclist is moving
on a sidewalk
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When a vehicle or pedestrian is moving
away from your vehicle
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When a vehicle approaching from the left
or right in front of your vehicle is deceler-
ating or stops
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When a vehicle approaching from the left
or right in front of your vehicle makes a
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