
NOTE:
When your vehicle is stopped for less
than 3 seconds and the vehicle ahead
begins to move, your vehicle will start
moving again automatically.
.When your vehicle is at a standstill for
more than 3 seconds and the vehicle
ahead begins to accelerate, push the
RES+ switch or lightly depress the
accelerator pedal. The ICC system
starts to follow the vehicle ahead.
. When no vehicle is detected ahead
within the driver selected distance, the
vehicle travels at the speed set by the
driver. The speed must be above 20
MPH (32 km/h) to use this function.
NOTE:
Even if the Automatic Emergency Brak-
ing (AEB) setting is turned off by the
driver using the “Settings” menu in the
vehicle information display, AEB will be
automatically turned on when ICC is
used.
2. Steering assist
The steering assist function controls the
steering system to help keep your vehicle
within the traveling lane.
When there is no vehicle ahead, steering
assist is not available at speeds under 37
MPH (60 km/h).
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PROPILOT ASSIST SWITCHES
1. DISTANCE switch:.Long.Middle.Short
2. RES+ switch:
Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally
3. CANCEL switch: Deactivates the ProPILOT assist sys-
tem
4. ProPILOT assist switch:
Turns the ProPILOT assist system on
or off 5. SET- switch:
Sets desired cruise speed or reduces
speed incrementally
6. Steering assist switch: Turns the steering assist function on
or off
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PROPILOT ASSIST SYSTEM DISPLAY
AND INDICATORS
1. Lane marker indicatorIndicates whether the system detects
lane markers
.No lane markers displayed: Steeringassist is turned off
Lane marker indicator (gray): No
lane markers detected
— Lane marker indicator (green): Lane markers detected
— Lane marker indicator (yellow): Lane departure is detected 2. Set distance indicator
Displays the selected distance
3. Vehicle ahead detection indicator Indicates whether the system detects
a vehicle in front of you
4. Steering assist indicator Indicates the status of the Steering
assist function by the color of the
indicator
.Steering assist indicator (gray):Steering assist standby
.Steering assist indicator (green): Steering assist active
.Steering assist indicator (orange):
Steering assist malfunction
5. ProPILOT assist activation Displays once the ProPILOT assist
system is activated
6. Steering assist status indicator/warn- ing
Displays the status of the Steering
assist by the color of the indicator/
warning
.No Steering assist status indicator
displayed: Steering assist is turned
off
Steering assist status indicator
(gray): Steering assist standby — Steering assist status indicator
(green): Steering assist active
— Steering assist status indicator (or- ange): Steering assist malfunction
7. Speed control status indicator/warn- ing
Displays the status of speed control by
the color and shape of the indicator/
warning
.Speed control status indicator/warning (gray): ICC standby
.Speed control status indicator/warning (solid green): ICC (dis-
tance control mode) is active (ve-
hicle detected ahead). Your vehicle
matches the speed of the vehicle
ahead.
.Speed control status indicator/ warning (green outline): ICC
(maintain speed control mode) is
active (no vehicle detected ahead).
Your vehicle maintains the driver-
selected set speed.
.Speed control status indicator/
warning (orange): Indicates an ICC
malfunction
8. Set vehicle speed indicator
Indicates the set vehicle speed
9. ProPILOT assist status indicator Indicates the status of the ProPILOT

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.The distance to the vehicle ahead
changes automatically according to
the vehicle speed. The higher the
vehicle speed, the longer the distance.
. If the engine is stopped, the set
distance becomes “long.” (Each time
the engine is started, the initial setting
becomes “long.”)
HOW TO ENABLE/DISABLE THE
STEERING ASSIST
Use the following methods to enable or
disable the steering assist.
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1. Steering-wheel-mounted control (left)
2. Vehicle information display
3. Steering assist switch
NOTE:
.When the steering assist switch is
used to turn the system on or off,
the system remembers the setting even if the ignition switch is cycled.
The switch must be pushed again to
change the setting to on or off.
. The steering assist switch changes
the status of the “Steering Assist”
selection made in the “Settings”
screen in the vehicle information
display. Steering assist switch:
To turn the steering assist on or off, push
the steering assist switch
on the
instrument panel.
Setting in the vehicle information dis-
play:
1. Press the
button on the
steering wheeluntil “Settings” ap-
pears in the vehicle information dis-
play
and then press “OK” button.
2. Use the
buttonto select “Driver
Assistance.” Then press the “OK” but-
ton
.
3. Use the
buttonto select “Driving
Aids.” Then press the “OK” button.
4. Select “Steering Assist” and press the “OK” button
.
NOTE:
. When the Cruise screen is displayed
on the vehicle information display,
press the “OK” button on the steer-
ing wheel to call up the “Driving Aids”
setting display.
. When enabling/disabling the system
through the vehicle information dis-
play, the system retains the current
settings even if the engine is re-
started.

Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that
vehicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the
system warns the driver with the chime
and ICC system display. Decelerate by
depressing the brake pedal to maintain a
safe vehicle distance if:
.The chime sounds.
. The vehicle ahead detection indicator
and set distance indicator blink.
. You judge it necessary to maintain a
safe distance.
The warning chime may not sound in
some cases when there is a short dis-
tance between vehicles. Some examples
are:
. When the vehicles are traveling at the
same speed and the distance be-
tween vehicles is not changing.
. When the vehicle ahead is traveling
faster and the distance between ve-
hicles is increasing.
. When a vehicle cuts in near your
vehicle.
The warning chime will not sound when:
. Your vehicle approaches other vehi-
cles that are parked or moving slowly.
. The accelerator pedal is depressed,
overriding the system. NOTE:
The approach warning chime may
sound and the system display may
flash when the radar sensor detects
objects on the side of the vehicle or on
the side of the road. This may cause the
ICC system to decelerate or accelerate
the vehicle. The radar sensor may de-
tect these objects when the vehicle is
driven on winding, narrow, or hilly roads
or when the vehicle is entering or
exiting a curve. In these cases, you will
have to manually control the proper
distance ahead of your vehicle.
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be af-
fected by vehicle operation (steering
maneuver or driving position in the
lane) or traffic or vehicle conditions
(for example, if a vehicle is being driven
with some damage).
ICC system limitations
WARNING
Listed below are the system limita-
tions for the ICC system. Failure to
operate the vehicle in accordance
with these system limitations could
result in serious injury or death:
.
The ICC system is primarily in-
tended for use on straight, dry,
open roads with light traffic. It is
not advisable to use the ICC
system in city traffic or congested
areas.
. The ICC 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.
. As there is a performance limit to
the distance control function,
never rely solely on the ICC sys-
tem. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving or overcome poor
visibility in rain, fog, or other bad
weather. Decelerate the vehicle
speed by depressing the brake
pedal, depending on the distance
to the vehicle ahead and the
surrounding circumstances in or-
der to maintain a safe distance
between vehicles.
. When the ICC system automati-
cally brings the vehicle to a stop,
your vehicle can automatically
accelerate if the vehicle is
stopped for less than approxi-
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When driving on some roads, such as
winding, hilly, curved, narrow roads, or
roads which are under construction, the
radar sensor may detect vehicles in a
different lane, or may temporarily not
detect a vehicle traveling ahead. This
may cause the ICC system to decelerate
or accelerate the vehicle.
The detection of vehicles may also be
affected by vehicle operation (steering
maneuver or traveling position in the
lane, etc.) or vehicle condition.
If this occurs, the ICC system may warn
you by blinking the system indicator and
sounding the chime unexpectedly. You
will have to manually control the proper
distance away from the vehicle traveling
ahead.
Automatic cancellation
The following are conditions in which the
ICC system may be temporarily unavail-
able. In these instances, the ICC system
may not cancel and may not be able to
maintain the selected following distance
from the vehicle ahead.Condition A:
Under the following conditions, the ICC
system is automatically canceled. A chime
will sound and the system will not be able
to be set:
. Any door is open.
. The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
. The vehicle ahead is not detected and
your vehicle is traveling below the
speed of 15 MPH (24 km/h).
. Your vehicle has been stopped by the
ICC system for approximately 3 min-
utes or longer.
. The shift lever is not in the D (Drive)
position or manual shift mode.
. The electronic parking brake is ap-
plied.
. The VDC system is turned off.
. The AEB applies harder braking
. VDC (including the traction control
system) operates.
. A wheel slips.
. When distance measurement be-
comes impaired due to adhesion of
dirt or obstruction to the sensor.
. When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted. Action to take:
When the conditions listed above are no
longer present, turn the system off using
the ProPILOT Assist switch. Turn the
ProPILOT Assist system back on to use
the system.
NOTE:
When the ICC system is canceled under
the following conditions at a standstill,
the electronic parking brake is automa-
tically activated:
.
Any door is open.
. The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
. Your vehicle has been stopped by
the ICC system for approximately 3
minutes or longer.
. The shift lever is not in the D (Drive)
position or manual shift mode.
. The VDC system is turned off.
. When distance measurement be-
comes impaired due to adhesion of
dirt or obstruction to the sensor.
. When the radar signal is temporarily
interrupted.
Condition B:
When the radar sensor of the front
bumper is covered with dirt or is ob-
structed, the ICC system will automati-
cally be canceled.
The chime will sound and the “Unavail-

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STEERING ASSIST
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the
steering assist could result in serious
injury or death.
.The steering assist is not a repla-
cement for proper driving proce-
dures and is not designed to
correct careless, inattentive or
absent-minded driving. The
steering assist will not always
steer the vehicle to keep it in the
lane. It is not designed to prevent
loss of control. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely, keep the vehicle in the
traveling lane, and be in control
of the vehicle at all times.
. As there is a performance limit to
the steering assist’s capability,
never rely solely on the system.
The steering assist does not func-
tion in all driving, traffic, weather,
and road conditions. Always drive
safely, pay attention to the op-
eration of the vehicle, and manu-
ally control your vehicle
appropriately. .
The steering assist is intended for
use on well-developed freeways
or highways with gentle (moder-
ate) curves. To avoid risk of an
accident,do not use this system
on local or non-highway roads.
. The steering assist only steers
the vehicle to maintain its posi-
tion in the center of a lane. The
vehicle will not steer to avoid
objects in the road in front of
the vehicle or to avoid a vehicle
moving into your lane.
. It is the driver’s responsibility to
stay alert, drive safely, keep the
vehicle in the traveling lane, and
be in control of the vehicle at all
times. Never take your hands off
the steering wheel when driving.
Always keep your hands on the
steering wheel and drive your
vehicle safely.
. Always drive carefully and atten-
tively when using the steering
assist. Read and understand the
Owner’s Manual thoroughly be-
fore using the steering assist. To
avoid serious injury or death, do
not rely on the system to prevent
accidents or to control the vehi-
cle’s speed in emergency situa-
tions. Do not use the steering assist except in appropriate road
and traffic conditions.
Steering assist operation
The steering assist controls the steering
system to help keep your vehicle near the
center of the lane when driving. The
steering assist is combined with the
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
For additional information, see “Intelligent
Cruise Control (ICC) (models with ProPI-
LOT assist)” (P.5-97).
The steering assist can be activated when
the following conditions are met:
.
The ICC system is activated.
. Lane markers on both sides are clearly
detected.
. A vehicle ahead is detected (when the
vehicle is driven at speeds under 37
MPH (60 km/h)).
. The driver grips the steering wheel.
. The vehicle is driven at the center of
the lane.
. The turn signals are not operated.
. The windshield wiper is not operated
in the low or high speed operation
(the steering assist function is dis-
abled after the wiper operates for
approximately 10 seconds).

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Steering assist display and indica-
tors
1. Steering assist status indicator/ warn-ing
Displays the status of the steering
assist by the color of the indicator/
warning
.Steering assist status indicator
(gray): Steering assist standby
.Steering assist status indicator(green): Steering assist active
.Steering assist status indicator (or- ange): Steering assist malfunction
2. Steering assist indicator Indicates the status of the steering assist by the color of the indicator
.Steering assist indicator (gray):
Steering assist standby
.Steering assist indicator (green):
Steering assist active
.Steering assist indicator (orange): Steering assist malfunction
3. Lane marker indicator
Indicates whether the system detects
the lane marker
.Lane marker indicator (gray): Lanemarkers not detected
.Lane marker indicator (green): Lanemarkers detected
.Lane marker indicator (orange):Lane departure is detected
When the steering assist is in operation,
the steering assist status indicator
, the
steering assist indicator, and the lane
marker indicatoron the vehicle infor-
mation display turn green. A chime
sounds when the steering assist initially
activates.
When the steering assist deactivates, the
steering assist status indicator
, the
steering assist indicator, and the lane
marker indicatoron the vehicle infor-
mation display turn gray and a chime
sounds twice.
Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
When a curve or strong cross wind
exceeds the capabilities of the Steering
Assist and your vehicle approaches either
the left or the right side of the traveling
lane, a warning chime sounds and the I-LI
indicator light (orange) on the instrument
panel flashes to alert the driver. Then, the
I-LI system automatically applies the
brakes for a short period of time to help
assist the driver to return the vehicle to
the center of the traveling lane. This
action is in addition to any Steering Assist
actions. For more information, see “Intel-
ligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P.5-40).
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