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In addition to the above, in some situations, such as the follo wing, the emer-
gency steering assist may not operate.
• When the white (yellow) lane lines are difficult to see, such  as when they
are faint, diverging/merging, or a shadow is cast upon them
• When the lane is wider or narrower than normal
• When there is a light and dark pattern on the road surface, su ch as due to
road repairs
• When a pedestrian is detected near the centerline of the vehic le
• When the target is too close
• When there is insufficient safe or unobstructed space for the  vehicle to be
steered into
• If oncoming vehicle is present
• If VSC function is operating
● In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force or steering
force may not be obtained, preventing the system from performin g properly:
• If  the  braking  functions  cannot  operate  to  their  full  extent,  such  as  when
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If  the  vehicle  is  not  properly  maintained  (brakes  or  tires  are   excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When  the  vehicle  is  being  driven  on  a  gravel  road  or  other  sli ppery  sur-
face
• When the road surface has deep wheel tracks
• When driving on a hill road
• When driving on a road that has inclines to the left or right
■ If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P. 302), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision
braking functions are also disabled.
● The  PCS  warning  light  will  turn  on  and  “VSC  Turned  Off.  Pre-Col lision
Brake  System  Unavailable.”  will  be  displayed  on  the  multi-infor mation  dis-
play. • While making a  right/left turn, when a
pedestrian  approaches  from  behind
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WARNING
■Conditions in which functions may not operate properly
In  the  following  situations,  the  functions  may  not  operate  prop erly  and  the
vehicle  may  depart  from  its  lane.  Drive  safely  by  always  paying   careful
attention to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel t o correct the
path of the vehicle without relying solely on the functions.
● When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is  displayed  ( P.  255)  and  the  pre-
ceding vehicle is swaying. (Your vehicle may sway accordingly a nd depart
from the lane.)
● When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is  displayed  ( P.  255)  and  the  pre-
ceding vehicle departs from its lane. (Your vehicle may follow  the preced-
ing vehicle and depart from the lane.)
● When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is  displayed  ( P.  255)  and  the  pre-
ceding  vehicle  is  being  driven  extremely  close  to  the  left/righ t  lane  line.
(Your vehicle may follow the preceding vehicle and depart from  the lane.)
● Vehicle is being driven around a sharp curve.
●When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is
displayed  ( P.  255)  and  the  preceding
vehicle  changes  lanes.  (Your  vehicle
may  follow  the  preceding  vehicle  and
also change lanes.)
● Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mis-
taken for white (yellow) lines are pres-
ent on the side of the road (guardrails,
reflective poles, etc.). 
         
        
        
     
        
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Lane departure alert function
When  the  system  determines
that  the  vehicle  might  depart
from  its  lane  or  course
*,  a
warning  is  displayed  on  the
multi-information  display,  and  a
warning  buzzer  will  sound  to
alert the driver.
When  the  warning  buzzer  sounds,
check the area around your vehicle
and  carefully  operate  the  steering
wheel  to  move  the  vehicle  back  to
the center of the lane.
Vehicle  with  BSM:  When  the  sys-
tem  determines  that  the  vehicle
might  depart  from  its  lane  and  that
the  possibility  of  a  collision  with  an
overtaking  vehicle  in  the  adjacent
lane  is  high,  the  lane  departure
alert  will  operate  even  if  the  turn
signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as gra ss, soil, or
a curb
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Vehicle sway warning function
When  the  vehicle  is  swaying
within  a  lane,  the  warning
buzzer  will  sound  and  a  mes-
sage  will  be  disp
layed  on  the
multi-information display to alert
the driver.
■Lane centering function
This  function  is  linked  with
dynamic  radar  cruise  control
with  full-speed  range  and  pro-
vides  the  required  assistance
by operating the steering wheel
to keep the vehicle in its current
lane.
When dynamic radar cruise con-
trol  with  full-speed  range  is  not
operating,  the  lane  centering
function does not operate.
In  situations  where  the  white
(yellow) lane lines are difficult to
see  or  are  not  visible,  such  as
when  in  a  traffic  jam,  this  func-
tion  will  operate  to  help  follow  a
preceding  vehicle  by  monitoring
the  position  of  the  preceding
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Turning the lane cen
tering function ON/OFF
Press the LTA switch.
The  lane  centering  function  will  change  between  ON/OFF  each  tim e  the
switch is pressed.
The current setting will be displayed on the multi-information  display.
■
Tu r n i n g   t h e   LTA  s y s t e m   O F F
Press and hold the LTA switch
The LTA indicator light turns off when the LTA is turned OFF.
Press the switch again to turn the system on.
When the LTA system is turned on or off, operation of the LTA s ystem con-
tinues in the same condition the next time the engine started.
However, the  lane  centering  function  keeps  either  the  ON/OFF  st ate  prior
to the engine switch being turned off.
LTA system setting
Lane centering function ONLane centering function OFF
LTA
Steering Assist Active
Lane Centering ActiveLTA
Steering Assist  active. 
         
        
        
     
        
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LTA  i n d i c a t o r
The  illumination  condition  of  the
indicator  informs  the  driver  of  the
system operation status.
Illuminated in white: 
LTA system is operating.
Illuminated in green: 
Steering  wheel  assistance  of  the
steering  assist  function  or  lane
centering function is operating.
Flashing in orange: 
Lane departure alert function is operating.
Operation display of steering wheel operation support
Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the  driving
assist system information display.
Indicates  that  steering  wheel  assistance  of  the  steering  assist  function  or
lane centering function is operating.
Both  outer  sides  of  the  lane  are  displayed:  Indicates  that  stee ring  wheel
assist of the lane centering function is operating.
One outer side of the lane is displayed: Indicates that steerin g wheel assist
of the steering assist function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are flashing: Alerts the driver th at their input is
necessary to stay in the center of the lane (lane centering fun ction).
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Lane departure alert  function display
Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the  driving
assist system information display.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as gra ss, soil, or
a curb
Follow-up cruising display
Displayed  when  the  multi-informat ion  display  is  switched  to  the
driving assist system information display.
Indicates that steering assist of the lane centering function i s operating by
monitoring the position of a preceding vehicle.
When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is  displayed,  if  the  preced ing  vehicle
moves, your vehicle may move in the same way. Always pay carefu l atten-
tion  to  your  surroundings  and  operate  the  steering  wheel  as  nec essary  to
correct the path of the vehicle and ensure safety.
Inside  of  displayed  lines  is
whiteInside  of  displayed  lines  is
black
Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing  white  (yellow)  lines  or  a
course
*.  When  the  vehicle
departs  from  its  lane,  the  white
line  displayed  on  the  side  the
vehicle  departs  from  flashes
orange. Indicates  that  the  system  is  not
able  to  recognize  white  (yellow)
lines or a course* or is temporar-
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■Operation conditions of each function
●Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more
*1.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course
*2. (When a white
[yellow]  line  or  course
*2  is  recognized  on  only  one  side,  the  system  will
operate only for the recognized side.)
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn  signal  lever  is  not  operated.  (Vehicle  with  BSM:  Except  when
another vehicle is in the lane on the side where the turn signa l was oper-
ated)
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 260)
*1: The  function  operates  even  if  the  vehicle  speed  is  less  than  a pproxi-
mately 32 mph (50 km/h) when the lane centering function is ope rating.
*2: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as gra ss, soil,
or a curb
● Steering assist 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.
• 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, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. ( P. 259)
● Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in   on the multi-information displa y is set
to “ON”. ( P. 507)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 260)