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over the sensor surface, such as in
a heavy rain. When the system
determines that it is normal, the sys-
tem will return to normal.
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Sensor detection information
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The sensor's detection areas are
limited to the areas around the
vehicle' front and rear bumpers.
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The following situations may occur
during use.
• Depending on the shape of the
object and other factors, the
detection distance may shorten, or
detection may be impossible.
• Detection may be impossible if
static objects draw too close to the
sensor.
• There will be a short delay
between static object detection
and display (warning buzzer
sounds). Even at low speeds,
there is a possibility that the object
will come within 11.9 in. (30 cm)
before the display is shown and
the warning buzzer sounds.
• It might be difficult to hear the
buzzer due to the volume of the
audio system or air flow noise of
the air conditioning system.
• It may be difficult to hear the
sound of this system due to the
buzzers of other systems.
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Objects which the system may
not be properly detected
The shape of the object may pre-
vent the sensor from detecting it.
Pay particular attention to the follow-
ing objects:
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Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
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Cotton, snow and other materials
that absorb sound waves
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Sharply-angled objects
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Low objects
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Tall objects with upper sections
projecting outwards in the direc-
tion of your vehicle
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Situations in which the system
may not operate properly
Certain vehicle conditions and the
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly
detect objects. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed
below.
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There is dirt, snow, water drops or
ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the
sensors will resolve this problem.)
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A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the
area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a
sensor is frozen the sensor dis-
play may be displayed abnormally,
or objects, such as a wall, may not
be detected.
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When a sensor or the area around
a sensor is extremely hot or cold.
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On an extremely bumpy road, on
an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
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When vehicle horns, vehicle
detectors, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, the clear-
ance sonar of other vehicles or
other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle
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A sensor is coated with a sheet of
spray or heavy rain.
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If objects draw too close to the
sensor.
When a pedestrian is wearing
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clothing that does not reflect ultra-
sonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-
ers or frills).
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When objects that are not perpen-
dicular to the ground, not perpen-
dicular to the vehicle traveling
direction, uneven, or waving are in
the detection range.
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Strong wind is blowing
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When driving in inclement weather
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