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Pre-Collision Throttle Management
When an obstacle is detected in front of the
vehicle, and the vehicle is stopped or traveling
very slowly, if the system determines that the
accelerator pedal has been depressed by
more than the necessary amount (due to
driver error), it greatly restricts engine output
and ensures that vehicle forward movement is
slower than normal in order to give the driver
additional time to brake or react.
During system operation, an alert will sound
several short beeps, and "Obstacle Detected"
will be shown on the warning screen area of
the combination meter display. The lead vehi-
cle indicator will also flash.
This function only activates when the select
D
lever is in the
or
Do not rely excessively on Pre-Collision Throttle Management. Pre-Colli-
sion Throttle Management is not designed to help you avoid collisions in
all situations. Always check the select lever and pedal positions as well as
the surrounding environment before starting and operating the vehicle.
Relying only on Pre-Collision Throttle Management could result in an acci-
dent.
• Pre-Collision Throttle Management is not designed to maintain the vehicle in
a stopped condition.
• Pre-Collision Throttle Management will not reduce acceleration under all con-
ditions. It is also not designed to prevent collisions.
• Pre-Collision Throttle Management will operate when an obstacle is detected
in front. However, this function will not reduce acceleration in cases where no
obstacle is detected (for example when approaching a cliff, etc.).
M
position.
WARNING
Pre-Collision Throttle Management
MPG
Obstacle
Detected
Lead vehicle
indicator
miles
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