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4-5. Using the driving support systems
When a tire chains or compact spare tire
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is used
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Situations in which the system may
operate even if there is no possibility of a
collision
In some situations, such as the following, the
system may operate even though there is no
possibility of a collision.
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When driving on a narrow road
When driving toward a banner, flag,
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low-hanging branch or boom barrier
(such as those used at railroad crossings,
toll gates and parking lots)
When there is a rut or hole in the surface
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of the road
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When driving on a metal cover (grating),
such as those used for drainage ditches
When driving up or down a steep slope
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If a sensor is hit by a large amount of
water, such as when driving on a flooded
road
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There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on
a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will
resolve this problem.)
A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray
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or heavy rain
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When driving in inclement weather such
as fog, snow or a sandstorm
When strong winds are blowing
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When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors,
motorcycle engines, air brakes of large
vehicles, the clearance sonar of other
vehicles or other devices which produce
ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
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If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-
ered due to the carried load
When towing a trailer
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If the orientation of a sensor has been
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changed due to a collision or other
impact
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The vehicle is approaching a tall or
curved curb
Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel
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beams, etc.) in multi-story parking
garages, construction sites, etc.
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If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable
manner, such as when the vehicle has
been in an accident or is malfunctioning
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On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass
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When a tire chains or compact spare tire
is used