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SSD1030
Detection zone
The radar sensors can detect vehicles on
either side of your vehicle within the
detection zone shown as illustrated. This
detection zone starts from the outside
mirror of your vehicle and extends approxi-
mately 10 ft (3 m) behind the rear bumper,
and approximately 10 ft (3 m) sideways.
The BSW system operates above approxi-
mately 20 MPH (32 km/h). If the radar
sensors detect a vehicle in the detection
zone, the the Blind spot warning indicator
light illuminates. If the driver then acti-
vates the turn signal, a chime will sound
twice and the Blind spot warning indicator
light will flash. The Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem
operates above approximately 37 MPH
(60 km/h). If the system detects a vehicle
in the detection zone and your vehicle is
approaching the lane marker, the Blind
Spot Intervention
TMsystem provides an
audible warning (three times), flashes the
Blind spot warning indicator light and
slightly applies the brakes for a short
period of time on one side to help return
the vehicle back to the traveling lane. The
Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem provides
an audible warning and turns on or flashes
the Blind spot warning indicator light even
if the BSW system is off.
WARNING
. The BSW and Blind Spot InterventionTM
systems are not a replacement for proper
driving procedure and are not designed
to prevent contact with vehicles or
objects. When changing lanes, always
use the side and rear mirrors and turn
and look in the direction you will move
to ensure it is safe to change lanes.
Never rely solely on the BSW or Blind
Spot Intervention
TMsystem. .
Using the Blind Spot Intervention
TM
system under some road, lane marker
or weather conditions could lead to
improper system operation. Always rely
on your own steering and braking
operation to avoid accidents.
. The BSW and Blind Spot Intervention
TM
systems may not provide a warning or
brake control for vehicles that pass
through the detection zone quickly.
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SSD0957
Dynamic driver assistance switch
BLIND SPOT INTERVENTIONTMSYS-
TEM OPERATION
If the radar sensors detect vehicles in the
detection zone, the Blind spot warning
indicator light located inside the outside
mirrors illuminates. If your vehicle is
approaching a lane marker, the Blind spot
warning indicator light flashes and an
audible warning will sound three times.
Then the system applies the brakes on one
side of the vehicle for a short period of
time to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the lane. Blind Spot Interven-
tion
TMoperates regardless of turn signal usage.
NOTE:
.
Warning and brake control will only be
activated if the Blind spot warning
indicator light is already illuminated
when your vehicle approaches a lane
marker. If another vehicle comes into
the detection zone after your vehicle
has crossed a lane marker, no warning
or brake control will be activated. (See
“BSW/Blind Spot Intervention
TMdriv-
ing situations” later in this section.)
. The Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem is
typically activated earlier than the
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) sys-
tem when your vehicle is approaching
a lane marker.
The Blind Spot Intervention
TMsystem turns
on when the dynamic driver assistance
switch on the steering wheel is pushed
when the “Blind Spot Intervention” is
enabled in the settings menu on the center
display. The Blind Spot Intervention
TMON
indicator light (green) on the instrument
panel illuminates when the Blind Spot
Intervention
TMsystem is turned on.
The Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem
provides an audible warning and flashes the indicator light when Blind Spot Inter-
vention
TMis activated even if the BSW
system is off.
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to change lanes.
SSD1031
If the driver activates the turn signal, then
the Blind spot warning indicator light
flashes and a chime will sound twice.
NOTE:
If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection zone,
the Blind spot warning indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when the
other vehicle is detected.
SSD1044
If the Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem is
on and your vehicle is approaching a lane
marker, the Blind spot warning indicator
light flashes and a chime will sound three
times. Then the Blind Spot Intervention
TM
system slightly applies the brakes on one
side to help return the vehicle back to the
center of the driving lane.
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SSD1093
If the Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem is
on and your vehicle approaches a lane
marker while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, the Blind spot warning
indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound three times. Then, the Blind Spot
Intervention
TMsystem slightly applies the
brakes on one side to help return the
vehicle back to the center of the driving
lane.
SSD1036
NOTE:
When overtaking several vehicles in a row,
the vehicles after the first vehicle may not
be detected if they are traveling close
together.
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SSD1037
Entering from the side
The Blind spot warning indicator light
illuminates if a vehicle enters the detection
zone from either side.
NOTE:
The radar sensors may not detect a vehicle
which is traveling at about the same speed
as your vehicle when it enters the detec-
tion zone.
SSD1038
If the driver activates the turn signal, then
the Blind spot warning indicator light
flashes and a chime will sound twice.
NOTE:
If the driver activates the turn signal
before a vehicle enters the detection zone,
the Blind spot warning indicator light will
flash but no chime will sound when
another vehicle is detected.
SSD1094
If the Blind Spot InterventionTMsystem is
on and your vehicle approaches the lane
marker while another vehicle is in the
detection zone, the Blind spot warning
indicator light flashes and a chime will
sound three times. Then, the Blind Spot
Intervention
TMsystem slightly applies the
brakes on one side to help return the
vehicle back to the center of the driving
lane.
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JVS0227X
PRECAUTIONS ON VEHICLE-TO-VE-
HICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE
The system is intended to enhance the
operation of the vehicle when following a
vehicle traveling in the same lane and
direction.
If the distance sensor
*Adetects a slower
moving vehicle ahead, the system will
reduce the vehicle speed so that your
vehicle follows the vehicle in front at the
selected distance.
The system automatically controls the
throttle and applies the brakes (up to
25% of vehicle braking power) if neces- sary.
The detection range of the sensor is
approximately 390 ft (120 m) ahead.
WARNING
.
This system is only an aid to assist the
driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’ s
responsibility to stay alert, drive safely
and be in control of the vehicle at all
times.
. The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the
system in city traffic or congested areas.
. This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. This system should
be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not
use the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or
in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect the
following objects:
.Stationary and slow moving vehicles
. Pedestrians or objects in the roadway .
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
. Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
WARNING
. As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
(ICC) system. This system does not
correct careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving, or overcome poor visi-
bility in rain, fog, or other bad weather.
Decelerate the vehicle speed by depres-
sing the brake pedal, depending on the
distance to the vehicle ahead and the
surrounding circumstances in order to
maintain a safe distance between vehi-
cles.
. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the
vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The
system will cancel once it judges that
the vehicle has come to a standstill and
sound a warning chime. To prevent the
vehicle from moving, the driver must
depress the brake pedal.
. The system may not function properly
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under the following conditions. To avoid
accidents, never use the ICC system
under the following conditions:
—On roads where the traffic is heavyor there are sharp curves
—On slippery road surfaces such as
on ice or snow, etc.
—On off-road surfaces such as onsand or rock, etc.
—During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.)
—When the windshield wipers areoperating at high speed. The system
may cancel when the wipers are set
to the AUTO position.
—When strong light (for example, at sunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle
—When rain, snow or dirt adhere tothe system sensor
—On steep downhill roads (the vehi-cle may go beyond the set vehicle
speed and frequent braking may
result in overheating the brakes)
—On repeated uphill and downhillroads
—When traffic conditions make itdifficult to keep a proper distance
between vehicles because of fre-
quent acceleration or deceleration
—When towing a trailer or othervehicle
. In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly come
into the sensor detection zone and cause
automatic braking. You may need to
control the distance from other vehicles
using the accelerator pedal. Always stay
alert and avoid using the ICC system
when it is not recommended in this
section.
JVS0227X
VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE OPERATION
Always pay attention to the operation of
the vehicle and be ready to manually
control the proper following distance. The
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode of
the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
may not be able to maintain the selected
distance between vehicles (following dis-
tance) or selected vehicle speed under
some circumstances.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode uses a sensor
*Alocated on the
front of the vehicle to detect vehicles
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SSD1053
To set cruising speed,accelerate your
vehicle to the desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. (Vehicle
ahead detection indicator, set distance
indicator and set vehicle speed indicator
come on.) Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set
speed.
SSD1105
When the COAST/SET switch is pushed
under the following conditions, the system
cannot be set and the set vehicle speed
indicator will blink for approximately 2
seconds:
. When traveling below 20 MPH (32
km/h) and a vehicle ahead is not
detected
. When the shift lever is not in the D or
Manual mode
. When the windshield wipers are operat-
ing at high speed. The system may
cancel when the wipers are set to the
AUTO position. .
When the brakes are operated by the
driver
. When the parking brake is applied
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