Toyota Prius V 2016 Manual page 256

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no possibility of a
collision
If the following obstructs the front of the sensor, the system judges that a col-
lision may be possible and operates.
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When passing by a vehicle while making left or right turns or passing a vehi-
cle in an opposite lane.
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When the vehicle rapidly approaches an object in front of it (such as another
vehicle, toll gate, etc.)
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When climbing a steep hill, etc., and there are structures in the upper region
of the road (billboards, low ceilings, street lamps, etc.)
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When driving through narrow passages or places with low ceilings (bridges,
tunnels, overhead passes, etc.)
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When driving on an uneven road surface
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When metal objects are on the road surface causing level differences or
protrusions in the road
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When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
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When the radar sensor moves off position due to its surrounding area being
subjected to a strong impact.
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When there is an obstacle (guardrails, etc.) on the roadside at a curve
entrance
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When the front of your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by putting a
heavy load in the luggage compartment)
When the system is activated in the situations described above, there is also
a possibility that the brakes will be applied with a force greater than normal.
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Obstacles not detected
The sensor cannot detect plastic obstacles such as traffic cones. There may
also be occasions when the sensor cannot detect pedestrians, animals, bicy-
cles, motorcycles, trees, or snowdrifts.
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Situations in which the pre-collision system does not function properly
The system may not function effectively in situations such as the following:
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On roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
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If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle, such as at an intersec-
tion
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If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle, such as when overtaking
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In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms
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When your vehicle is skidding with the VSC system off
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When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
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When the radar sensor moves off position due to its surrounding area being
subjected to a strong impact
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Due to greatly turning the steering wheel when an obstacle suddenly
appears ahead
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