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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
or side of your vehicle
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■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
Functions included in LTA system
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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
vehicle.
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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).
Indications on multi-information display
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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-
ily canceled.
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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)