Lead Vehicle Start Alert
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Lead Vehicle Start Alert
This function notifies the driver by means of a buzzer and the lead vehicle indicator on the
multi information display when the driver’s vehicle remains stopped after the vehicle in front
has started to move forward. When the vehicle in front remains stopped continuously (within
a following distance of approximately 32 ft (10 m) and the driver’s vehicle remains stopped
for several seconds or longer), the system continues to detect the vehicle in front and this
alarm activates if the vehicle in front advances approximately 10 ft (3 m) or more while the
driver’s vehicle remains stationary.
This function only activates when the select lever is in the , or position.
When the Lead Vehicle Start Alert activates, a buzzer sounds a two-tone beep and the lead
vehicle indicator moves.
WARNING
Even after alerts are given audibly and through the display of an indicator, be
sure to carefully check the area surrounding the vehicle before pulling away.
Relying only upon the Lead Vehicle Start Alert may result in an accident.
NOTE
xThe Lead Vehicle Start Alert setting can be turned on or off.
Ÿ Refer to page 82.
xUnder the following conditions, the Lead Vehicle Start Alert may activate
even when the vehicle in front has not started to move, or may not activate
even after the vehicle in front has started to move:
- A motorcycle or similar object has cut in between your vehicle and the
stopped vehicle in front.
- Weather or road conditions prevent detection of the vehicle in front.
- The EyeSight stereo cameras lose detection of the vehicle in front.
DMN
Two-tone beep
Lead
vehicle10 ft (3 m)
or moreLead
vehicle
S01266
S01350
Vehicle Ahead
Has Moved
