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■Operation conditions of each function
●Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LDA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius
of more than approximately 150 m (492 ft.).
• No system malfunctions are detected. (P. 390)
●Steering control function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-
tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “ (LDA Steering Assist Mode)” in the screen of
the multi-information display is set to “On”. (P. 242)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for
changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRC and PCS are not operating.
• TRC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel alert is not displayed. (P. 388)
●Vehicle sway warning
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “ (Lane Sway Warning Status)” in the screen of
the multi-information display is set to “On”. (P. 242)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. (P. 390)
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The following types of road signs, including electronic signs and blink-
ing signs, are recognized.
A non-official (not meeting the Vienna Convention) or a recently introduced
traffic sign may not be recognized.
*: If the turn signal indicator is not operated when changing lanes, the mark
does not display.
Types of recognized road signs
Typ eMulti-information display
Speed limit begins/ends
Speed limit with
supplemental
mark
(Displayed simul-
taneously with
speed limit)
(Display example)
Wet
Rain
Ice
On/off ramp*
Supplemental
mark exists
(Contents not rec-
ognized)
No overtaking begins/ends
All canceled
(All restrictions canceled. Returns to
default road regulation.)
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn
signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view
mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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Travel straight ahead paral-
lel with the road (or curb),
and maintain a gap of
approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.)
from any parked vehicles.
● Proceed slowly.
● The system will begin
searching for a parking
space.
● While searching for a
space, the turn signal lever
( P. 339) can be operated
to select a parking space
on the left or right.
● When stopping the func-
tion, press the S-IPA
switch once to turn the
function off.
● When a parking space is
detected, the screen will
change.
2
1 m
(3.3 ft.)
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■Function summary
When departing from a parallel parking position, select the direction
you would like to depart in, and steering wheel operation assist con-
trol will be provided to guide the vehicle to a position from which
you can take off.
With the shift position in P,
press the S-IPA switch,
select exit parallel parking
assist mode, and then oper-
ate the turn signal lever to
select the desired departure
direction.
Steering wheel auto opera-
tion starts when the shift
position is changed accord-
ing to guidance provided by
the system.
A sound is issued and a display is shown to notify you when the
vehicle reaches a position from which you can take off.
Depending on the condition of the parking space, guidance to starting
points for moving forward and backing up, as well as the steering wheel
auto operation, are repeated any time multi-turn maneuvering is neces-
sary from the time the steering wheel auto operation begins in step
up until the vehicle reaches a position from which it can take off.
How to depart from a parallel parking position (exit parallel park-
ing assist mode)
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■Using the exit parallel parking assist mode to depart
With the shift position in P, press the S-IPA switch and check that
the display on the multi-information display switches to “Exit Par-
allel Parking”.
Operate the turn signal lever ( P. 339) to select whether you
would like to depart to the left or right.
If there are any obstacles in the direction the vehicle is departing in, the
system determines that it is not possible to depart, and assist control is
stopped.
When the shift position is changed to R (or D) according to the
advice display on the screen ( P. 460), a high-pitched beep is
emitted and assist control will start.
Step and onward is for cases in which the advice display shows “Shift
to [R]” after operating the turn signal lever to select a departure direc-
tion.
● When the steering wheel auto operation starts, the steering
wheel auto operation display ( P. 460) and assistance level
indicator ( P. 460) will be shown in the display area.
● To stop assist control, press the S-IPA switch.
Assume an ordinary posture for backing up, rest your hands
lightly on the steering wheel without applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
and slowly back up while adjusting your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.
● When backing up too quickly, a sharp beeping sound is emit-
ted and assist control is stopped. ( P. 484)
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■Parking
Stop so that the center of the
target parking spot appears
nearly perpendicular to vehi-
cle. Then press the S-IPA
switch 2 times and check that
the display on the multi-infor-
mation display switches to
“Back-in Parking”.
● Visually check the area in
the direction of the arrow
indicating the direction of
the steering wheel auto
operation and the target
parking spot on the dis-
play.
● The mode switches each
time the S-IPA switch is
pressed. ( P. 459)
● When the shift position is not in D or B, the screen will not
switch to the “Back-in Parking” display.
● When the vehicle speed has been detected, the screen
switches to the “Parallel Parking” display. To switch the screen
to the “Back-in Parking” display, stop the vehicle completely
and press the S-IPA switch again.
● The turn signal lever (P. 339) can be operated to select
whether you would like to park to the left or right.
● The system cannot be used when the parking space is narrow
or there is not a sufficient enough area for assist control to
operate. Please refer to the information shown on the multi-
information display to use a different parking space.
1 m
(3.3 ft.)
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■When the operation is canceled
The S-IPA switch is operated at a space that is too
narrow for the vehicle to park in.
Assist control cannot be used, as there is no
parking space. Proceed to a parking space
that is approximately 2.6 m (8.5 ft.) or larger.
The S-IPA switch is operated in an area where there
are obstacles to the front, and the vehicle cannot
move forward to the starting point for backing up.
Assist control cannot be used, as there are
obstacles in front of the vehicle. Use parking
spaces that have no obstacles in front of
them.
MessageSituation/Handling method
MessageSituation/Handling method
While assist control is operating, the driver changes
the shift position to P or operates the S-IPA switch.
The vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h (19 mph) when
searching for a parallel parking assist mode space.
Assist control is started in an area with narrow park-
ing spaces.
The shift position is changed without having used
the turn signal lever to select a departure direction
when using the exit parallel parking assist mode.
Follow the guidance provided by the system.