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●Do not attach a sticker (including transpar-
ent material) or install an accessory near the
sensor. This could cause failure or malfunc-
tion.
CONVENTIONAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE
CONTROL MODE
This mode allows driving at a speed between 25
to 90 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
● In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise con-
trol mode, a warning chime does not sound
to warn you if you are too close to the vehicle
ahead, as neither the presence of the vehicle
ahead nor the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
detected.
● Pay special attention to the distance be-
tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of
you or a collision could occur.
● Always confirm the setting in the Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) system display.
● Do not use the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode when driving under the
following conditions.
– when it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed – in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed
– on winding or hilly roads
– on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
– in very windy areas
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control
and result in an accident.
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control switch
1. RESUME/ACCELERATE switch:
Resumes set speed or increases speed incre-
mentally.
2. SET/COAST switch:
Sets the desired cruise speed, reduces
speed incrementally.
3. CANCEL switch:
Deactivates the system without erasing the
set speed.
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4. MAIN switch:
Master switch to activate the system.
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and indicators
The display is on the dot matrix liquid crystal
display (in the vehicle information display) lo-
cated between the speedometer and tachom-
eter.
1. MAIN switch indicator:
Indicates that the MAIN switch is ON.
2. Cruise set switch indicator:
Displays while the vehicle speed is con-
trolled by the conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode of the Intelligent Cruise
Control (ICC) system.
3. Cruise system warning light:
Comes on if there is a malfunction in the
cruise control system.
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Operating conventional (fixed speed)
cruise control mode
To turn on the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode,push and hold the MAIN switch
Afor longer than about 1.5 seconds.
When pushing the MAIN switch on, the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control (ICC) system display and the
main switch indicator are displayed on the dot
matrix liquid crystal display. After you hold the
MAIN switch on for longer than about 1.5 sec-
onds, the ICC system display turns off. The main
switch indicator stays lit. You can now set your
desired cruising speed. Pushing the MAIN
switch again will turn the system completely
off. When the Distance Control Assist (DCA) system
is on, the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode cannot be turned on even though
the MAIN switch is pushed and held.
To turn on the conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode, turn off the DCA system. See
“DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA) SYSTEM”
later in this section.
When the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, the system is also automatically
turned off. To use the ICC system again, quickly
push and release the MAIN switch (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode) or push and hold
it (conventional cruise control mode) again to
turn it on.
CAUTION
To avoid accidentally engaging cruise control,
make sure to turn the MAIN switch off when not
using the ICC system.
To set cruising speed,
accelerate your vehicle to
the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch
and release it. (The SET indicator will come on in
the display.) Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed.
● To pass another vehicle, depress the accel-
erator pedal. When you release the pedal,
the vehicle will return to the previously set
speed.
● The vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, manually maintain vehicle speed.
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The DCA system is designed to help assist the
driver to maintain a following distance from the
vehicle ahead. The system will decelerate as
necessary and if the vehicle ahead comes to a
stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill.
However, the DCA system can only apply up to
25% of the vehicles total braking power. If a
vehicle moves into the traveling lane ahead or if
a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly decelerates,
the distance between vehicles may become
closer because the DCA system cannot deceler-
ate the vehicle quickly enough. If this occurs,
the DCA system will sound a warning chime and
blink the system display to notify the driver to
take necessary action.
See “Approach warning” later in this section.
This system only brakes and moves the accel-
erator pedal upward to help assist the driver to
maintain a following distance from the vehicle
ahead. Acceleration should be operated by the
driver.The DCA system does not control vehicle speed
or warn you when you approach stationary and
slow moving vehicles. You must pay attention to
vehicle operation to maintain proper distance
from vehicles ahead.
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When driving on some roads, such as winding,
hilly, curved, narrow roads, or roads which are
under construction, the sensor may detect ve-
hicles in a different lane, or may temporarily not
detect a vehicle traveling ahead. This may
cause the system to work inappropriately.
The detection of vehicles may also be affected
by vehicle operation (steering maneuver or trav-
eling position in the lane, etc.) or vehicle con-
dition.If this occurs, the system may warn you
by blinking the system indicator and sounding
the chime unexpectedly. You will have to manu-
ally control the proper distance away from the
vehicle traveling ahead.Distance Control Assist system
display and indicators
The display is located between the speedom-
eter and tachometer.
1. Distance Control Assist (DCA) system switch indicator:
Indicates that the dynamic driver assistance
switch is ON.
2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator:
Indicates whether it detects a vehicle in
front of you.
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3. Distance Control Assist system warninglight (orange):
The light comes on if there is a malfunction
in the DCA system.
Operating Distance Control Assist
(DCA) system
The DCA system turns on when the dynamic
driver assistance switch on the steering wheel
is pushed when “Distance Control Assist” is
enabled in the settings menu in the center
display. The DCA system switch indicator on the
dot matrix liquid crystal display will illuminate. The system will start to operate after the vehicle
speed becomes above approximately 3 MPH (5
km/h).
WARNING
When the DCA system is not necessary, be sure
to turn off the dynamic driver assistance
switch. Using the system when it is not neces-
sary may result in an accident.
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How to enable/disable the DCA system using
the settings menu :
Perform the following steps to enable or disable
the DCA system.
1. Push the SETTING1button and highlight
the “Driver Assistance” key on the display
using the multi-function controller. Then
push the ENTER
2button.
2. Highlight the “Dynamic Assistance Set- tings” key, and push the ENTER
2but-
ton.
3. Highlight the “Distance Control Assist”key, select ON or OFF and push the ENTER
2button.
For the LDP system, see “LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING (LDW)/PREVENTION (LDP) SYSTEM”
earlier in this section.
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1. System set display with vehicle ahead
2. System set display without vehicle aheadSystem operation
WARNING
The Distance Control Assist system automati-
cally decelerates your vehicle to help assist the
driver to maintain a following distance from the
vehicle ahead. Manually brake when decelera-
tion is required to maintain a safe distance
upon sudden braking by the vehicle ahead or
when a vehicle suddenly appears in front of
you. Always stay alert when using the DCA
system.The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system helps
assist the driver to keep a following distance to
the vehicle ahead by braking and moving the
accelerator pedal upward in the normal driving
condition.
When a vehicle is detected ahead :
The vehicle ahead detection indicator comes
on.
When vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead :
●
If the driver’s foot is not on the accelerator
pedal, the system activates the brakes to
decelerate smoothly as necessary. If the
vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle
decelerates to a standstill within the limita-
tions of the system.
● If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator
pedal, the system moves the accelerator
pedal upward to assist the driver to release
the accelerator pedal.
When brake operation by driver is required :
The system alerts the driver by a warning chime
and blinking the vehicle ahead detection indi-
cator. If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator
pedal after the warning, the system moves the
accelerator pedal upward to assist the driver to
switch to the brake pedal.
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