Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Infor-
mation:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This equipment should be installed and oper-
ated with minimum distance of 30 cm be-
tween the radiator and your body.
The transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other an-
tenna or transmitter.
Cet equipement est conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements IC etablies
pour un environnement non controle. Cet
equipement doit etre installe et utilise avec un
minimum de 30 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps.
FCC Notice
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.CONVENTIONAL (fixed speed)
CRUISE CONTROL MODE
NOTE:
ProPILOT Assist provides no approach
warnings, automatic braking, or steering as-
sist in the 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) cruisecontrol 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 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 ve-
hicle 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 con- trol and result in an accident.
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Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control switches
1. CANCEL switch:Deactivates the system without erasing
the set speed
2. RES+ switch: Resumes set speed or increases speed
incrementally
3. SET- switch: Sets desired cruise speed or reduces
speed incrementally
4. ProPILOT Assist switch: Master switch to activate the system
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise
control mode display and indicators
The display is located in the vehicle informa-
tion display.
1. Set vehicle speed indicator: This indicator indicates the set vehicle
speed. For Canadian models, the speed
is displayed in km/h.
2. Cruise indicator: This indicator indicates the condition of
the ICC system depending on a color. ∙ Cruise control ON indicator (gray): In-
dicates that the ProPILOT Assist
switch is on
∙ Cruise control SET indicator (green): Indicates that the cruising speed is set
∙ Cruise control warning (yellow): Indi- cates that there is a malfunction in the
ICC system
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To cancel the preset speed, use any of the
following methods:1. Push the CANCEL switch. The vehicle speed indicator will turn off.
2. Tap the brake pedal. The vehicle speed indicator will turn off.
3. Turn the ProPILOT Assist switch off. Both the cruise indicator and vehicle
speed indicator will turn off.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of
the following three methods: 1. Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push
and release the SET- switch.
2. Push and hold the RES+ switch. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, re-
lease the switch.
3. Push, then quickly release the RES+ switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will increase by about 1 mph
(1 km/h). To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one
of the following three methods:
1. Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the SET- switch and release it.
2. Push and hold the SET- switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down
to the desired speed.
3. Push, then quickly release the SET- switch. Each time you do this, the set
speed will decrease by about 1 mph
(1 km/h).
To resume the preset speed, push and release
the RES+ switch. The vehicle will resume the
last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed
is over 25 mph (40 km/h).WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the DCA system
could result in serious injury or death.
∙ Always drive carefully and attentively when using the DCA system. Read and
understand the Owner’s Manual thor-
oughly before using the DCA system. To
avoid serious injury or death, do not rely
on the system to prevent accidents or to
control the vehicle’s speed in emergency
situations. Do not use the DCA system
except in appropriate road and traffic
conditions.
∙ The system is only an aid to assist the driver and is not a collision warning or
avoidance device. It is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to stay alert, drive safely and
be in control of the vehicle at all times.
DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST (DCA)
(if so equipped)
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∙ As there is a performance limit to the dis-tance control function, never rely solely
on the DCA system. This system does not
correct careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving, or overcome poor visibil-
ity in rain, fog, or other bad weather. De-
celerate the vehicle speed by depressing
the brake pedal, depending on the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead and the sur-
rounding circumstances in order to main-
tain a safe distance between vehicles.
∙ Always pay attention to the operation of the vehicle and be ready to manually de-
celerate to maintain the proper following
distance. The DCA system may not be
able to decelerate the vehicle under some
circumstances.
∙ This system only brakes and moves the accelerator pedal upward to help assist
the driver to maintain a following dis-
tance from the vehicle ahead. Accelera-
tion should be operated by the driver.
∙ The DCA system does not control the ve- hicle speed or warn you when you ap-
proach stationary and slow moving ve-
hicles. You must pay attention to vehicle
operation to maintain proper distance
from vehicles ahead. ∙ The DCA system automatically deceler-
ates your vehicle to help assist the driver
to maintain a following distance from the
vehicle ahead. Manually brake when de-
celeration is required to maintain a safe
distance upon sudden braking by the ve-
hicle ahead or when a vehicle suddenly
appears in front of you. Always stay alert
when using the DCA system.
∙ If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The system
will cancel with a warning chime once it
judges that the vehicle has come to a
standstill. To prevent the vehicle from
moving, the driver must depress the
brake pedal.
The DCA system is intended to assist the
driver in keeping a following distance from
the vehicle ahead traveling in the same lane
and direction.
If the radar sensor detects a slower moving
vehicle ahead, the system will reduce the ve-
hicle speed to help assist the driver to main-
tain a following distance. The system automatically controls the
throttle and applies the brakes (up to ap-
proximately 40% of vehicle braking power) if
necessary.
The detection range of the sensor is approxi-
mately 650 ft (200m) ahead.
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1. Vehicle information display
2. Lower display buttons
3. ProPILOT Assist switch (for vehicleswith ProPILOT Assist)
4. Dynamic driver assistance switch (for vehicles without ProPILOT Assist)
5. DCA ON indicator
DCA SYSTEM OPERATION
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the DCA system
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
∙ When the vehicle ahead detection indica- tor light is not illuminated, the system
will not control the vehicle or warn the
driver.
∙ Never place your foot under the brake pedal. Your foot may be caught when the
system controls the brake.
∙ Depending on the position of the accel- erator pedal, the system may not be able
to assist the driver to release the accel-
erator pedal appropriately.
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The DCA system brakes and moves the ac-
celerator pedal upward according to the dis-
tance from and the relative speed of the ve-
hicle ahead to help assist the driver in
maintaining a following distance. The system
will decelerate as necessary and if the vehicle
ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle deceler-
ates to a standstill. However, the DCA sys-
tem can only apply up to approximately 40%
of the vehicle’s total braking power. If a ve-
hicle 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 de-
celerate 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. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Approach warn-
ing” in this section.The 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 accelera- tor 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 limitations 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 re-
lease the accelerator pedal.
When brake operation by driver is required:
The system alerts the driver by a warning
chime and blinking the vehicle ahead detec-
tion indicator. If the driver’s foot is on the
accelerator pedal after the warning, the sys-
tem moves the accelerator pedal upward to
assist the driver to switch to the brake pedal.
NOTE: ∙ The stop lights of the vehicle come on
when braking is performed by the DCA
system.
∙ When the brake operates, a noise may be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
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Overriding the system:
The following driver’s operations override the
system operation:∙ When the driver depresses the accelera- tor pedal even further while the system is
moving the accelerator pedal upward,
the DCA system control of the accelera-
tor pedal is canceled.
∙ When the driver’s foot is on the accelera- tor pedal, the brake control by the system
is not operated.
∙ When the driver’s foot is on the brake pedal, neither the brake control nor the
alert by the system operates.
∙ When the ICC system is set, the DCA system will be canceled.Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that ve-
hicle or if another vehicle cuts in, the system
warns the driver with the chime and DCA
system display. Decelerate by depressing the
brake pedal to maintain a safe vehicle dis-
tance if:
∙ The chime sounds.
∙ The vehicle ahead detection indicator blinks.
The warning chime may not sound in some
cases when there is a short distance between
vehicles. Some examples are: ∙ When the vehicles are traveling at the same speed and the distance between
vehicles is not changing
∙ When the vehicle ahead is traveling faster and the distance between vehicles
is increasing
∙ When a vehicle cuts in near your vehicle
The warning chime will not sound when your
vehicle approaches vehicles that are parked
or moving slowly. NOTE:
The approach warning chime may sound and
the system display may blink when the radar
sensor detects objects on the side of the
road. This may cause the DCA system to de-
celerate or accelerate the vehicle. The radar
sensor may detect these objects when the
vehicle is driven on winding roads, narrow
roads, hilly roads or when entering or exiting
a curve. In these cases you will have to manu-
ally control the proper distance ahead of
your vehicle.
Also, the sensor sensitivity can be affected by
vehicle operation (steering maneuver or driv-
ing position in the lane) or traffic or vehicle
condition (for example, if a vehicle is being
driven with some damage).
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DCA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations of
the DCA system. Failure to operate the ve-
hicle in accordance with these system limi-
tations could result in serious injury or
death.
∙ This system will not adapt automaticallyto road conditions. Do not use the system
on roads with sharp curves, or on icy
roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
∙ The DCA system will not apply brake control while the driver’s foot is on the
accelerator pedal.
∙ As there is a performance limit to the dis- tance control function, never rely solely
on the DCA system. This system does not
correct careless, inattentive or absent-
minded driving, or overcome poor visibil-
ity in rain, fog, or other bad weather. De-
celerate the vehicle speed by depressing
the brake pedal, depending on the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead and the sur-
rounding circumstances in order to main-
tain a safe distance between vehicles. ∙ The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. To avoid accidents, never use
the DCA system under the following
conditions:
– On roads where the traffic is heavy or there are sharp curves
– On slippery road surfaces such as on ice or snow, etc.
– On off-road surfaces such as on sand or rock, etc.
– During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
– When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the sensor area of the front bumper
– On steep downhill roads (frequent braking may result in overheating the
brakes)
– On repeated uphill and downhill roads
– When traffic conditions make it diffi- cult to keep a proper distance be-
tween vehicles because of frequent
acceleration or deceleration
– When towing a trailer or other vehicle
– Interference by other radar sources ∙ In some road or traffic conditions, a ve-
hicle or object can unexpectedly come
into the sensor detection zone and cause
automatic braking. You may need to con-
trol the distance from other vehicles us-
ing the accelerator pedal. Always stay
alert and avoid using the DCA system
when it is not recommended in this
section.
The radar 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
The following are some conditions in which
the sensor cannot detect the signals: ∙ When the snow or road spray from trav- eling vehicles reduces the sensor’s visibil-
ity
∙ When excessively heavy baggage is loaded in the rear seat or the luggage
room of your vehicle
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