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WARNING
Take the following precautions
when using Lane Keeping
Assist:
The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive
and control the vehicle. Do not
solely rely on Lane Keeping
Assist or drive dangerously.
The operation of Lane Keeping Assist can be can-
celled or not work properly
depending on road conditions
and surroundings. Always be
cautious while driving.
Refer to "Limitations of Lane Keeping Assist" in chapter 5,
if the lane is not detected
properly.
When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recom-
mend that Lane Keeping
Assist is turned off due to
safety reasons.
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If the vehicle is driven at highspeed, the steering wheel will
not be controlled. The driver
must always follow the speed
limit when using Lane Keeping
Assist.
If any other function's warn- ing message is displayed or
audible warning is generated,
Lane Keeping Assist warning
message may not be dis-
played and audible warning
may not be generated.
You may not hear the warning sound of Lane Keeping Assist
if the surrounding is noisy.
If you attach objects to the steering wheel, steering may
not be assisted properly.
Lane Keeping Assist may not operate for 15 seconds after
the vehicle is started, or the
front view camera is initial-
ized.
Lane Keeping Assist will not operate when:
(Continued)(Continued)- The turn signal or hazardwarning flasher is turned on
- The vehicle is not driven in the center of the lane when
Lane Keeping Assist is
turned on or right after
changing a lane
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle
Stability Management) is
activated
- The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve
- Vehicle speed is below 35 mph (55 km/h) or above 130
mph (210 km/h)
- The vehicle makes sharp lane changes
- The vehicle is suddenly stopped
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NOTICE
• For more details on setting the
functions in the infotainment sys-
tem, refer to "Instrument cluster"
in chapter 4.
• Driver Attention Warning will reset the last break time to 00:00
in the following situations:
- The engine is turned off
- The driver unfastens the seat beltand opens the driver's door.
- The vehicle is stopped for more than 10 minutes.
• When the driver resets Driver Attention Warning, the last break
time is set to 00:00 and the driver's
attention level is set to High.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
This reminds the driver the leading
vehicle's driving departure after stop-
ping.
WARNING
If any other function's warn-
ing message is displayed or
audible warning is generated,
Leading Vehicle Departure
Warning message may not be
displayed and audible warn-
ing may not be generated.
The driver should hold the responsibility to safely drive
and control the vehicle.
CAUTION
Leading Vehicle Departure Warning is a supplementalfunction and may not alert thedriver whenever the frontvehicle departs from a stop.
Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditionsbefore departure.
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WARNING
Take the following precautions
when using Cruise Control:
Always set the vehicle speed
under the speed limit in your
country. Keep Cruise Control
off when the function is not in
use, to avoid inadvertently
setting a speed. Check that
the CRUISE indicator is off.
Cruise Control does not sub- stitute for proper and safe
driving. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always drive
safely and should always be
aware of unexpected and sud-
den situations occurring.
Always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occur-
ring. Pay attention to the road
conditions at all times.
Do not use Cruise Control when it may be unsafe to keep
the vehicle at a constant speed:
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(Continued)- When driving in heavy traf-fic, or when traffic condi-
tions make it difficult to
drive at a constant speed
- When driving on rainy, icy, or snow-covered roads
- When driving on hilly or windy roads
- When driving in windy areas
- When driving with limited view (possibly due to bad
weather, such as fog, snow,
rain and sandstorm)
Do not use Cruise Control when towing a trailer.
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Lane Following Assist is designed to
detect lane markings or vehicles on
the road, and assists the driver's
steering to help center the vehicle in
the lane.Detecting sensor
The front view camera is used as a
detecting sensor to detect lane
markings and front vehicles.
Refer to the picture above for the
detailed location of the detecting
sensor.
LANE FOLLOWING ASSIST (LFA) (IF EQUIPPED)
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For more details on the precau-
tions of the front view camera,refer to "Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (ifequipped)" in chapter 5.
WARNING
Lane Following Assist is a sup-
plemental system and is not a
substitute for safe driving. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed and
distance to the vehicle ahead.
Always drive safely and use
caution.
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Hands-off warning
If the driver takes their hands off the
steering wheel for several seconds,
the 'Keep hands on steering wheel'
warning message will appear and an
audible warning will sound in stages.
First stage: Warning message
Second stage: Warning message(red steering wheel) and audible
warning If the driver still does not have their
hands on the steering wheel after the
hands-off warning, the 'Lane
Following Assist (LFA) canceled'
warning message will appear and
Lane Following Assist will be auto-
matically canceled.
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WARNING
The steering wheel may not
be assisted if the steering
wheel is held very tight or the
steering wheel is steered over
a certain level.
Lane Following Assist does not operate at all times. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
safely steer the vehicle and to
maintain the vehicle in its lane.
The hands-off warning mes- sage may appear late depend-
ing on road conditions. Always
have your hands on the steer-
ing wheel while driving.
If the steering wheel is held very lightly the hands-off warning
message may appear because
the function may not recognize
that the driver has their hands
on the steering wheel.
If you attach objects to the steering wheel, the hands-off
warning may not work properly.
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
section 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see sec-
tion 7 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi- mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION
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Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration. If
you follow these suggestions, tire
wear will be held to a minimum.
Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to
remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-
tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
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WARNING- Sudden
vehicle movement
Do not attempt to rock the vehi-
cle if people or objects are near-
by. The vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backwards as
it becomes unstuck.
CAUTION- Spinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, espe- cially at speeds more than 35mph (56 km/h). Spinning thewheels at high speeds when thevehicle is stationary couldcause a tire to overheat whichcould result in tire damage.
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Adjust your mirrors to reduce theglare from other driver's head-
lights.
Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed on vehicles not
equipped with the automatic head-
light aiming feature. Dirty or
improperly aimed headlights will
make it much more difficult to see
at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head- lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not
prepared for the slick pavement.
Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain:
A heavy rainfall will make it harderto see and will increase the dis-
tance needed to stop your vehicle,
so slow down.
Keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades when
they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield. If your tires are not in good condi-
tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape.
Turn on your headlights to make it easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud- dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
If you believe you may have gotten your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.
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