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●When driving around a roundabout
●When a sign intended for trucks, etc. is detected
●When the vehicle is driven in a coun-try with a different direction of traffic
●Vehicles with navigation system: When the navigation system map data
is out of date
●Vehicles with navigation system:
When the navigation system cannot be used
In this case, the speed limit signs dis-
played on the multi-information display
and navigation system display may dif-
fer.
In the following situations, the RSA
system will output a warning to
notify the driver.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the
speed warning threshold of the
speed limit sign displayed on the
display, the sign display will be
emphasized and a buzzer will
sound.
When the RSA system detects a
no-entry sign and determines
that the vehicle has entered the
no-entry area based on the map
information of the navigation sys-
tem, the no-entry sign displayed
on the multi-information display
will flash and a buzzer will
sound. (Vehicles with a naviga-
tion system)
■Operating conditions of the notifi- cation functions
●Excess speed notification function
This function will operate when the fol-
lowing condition is met:
• A speed limit road sign is recognized
by the system.
●No entry notification function
This function will operate when all of the
following conditions are met:
• More than one no entry road signs are recognized by the system simultane-ously.
• The vehicle is passing between no entry road signs recognized by the system.
• The vehicle is equipped with an on- board navigation system.
The following types of road signs
can be displayed.
However, non-standard or recently
introduced traffic signs may not be dis-
played.
Speed limit road signs*
*: No speed limit information is dis-
played when neither speed limit road
sign nor speed limit related informa-
tion is available.
Notification function
Types of road signs sup-
ported
Speed limit begins/Maxi-
mum speed zone begins
Speed limit ends/Maximum
speed zone ends
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*1: Displayed simultaneously with a
speed limit sign.
*2: Content not recognized.
*3: If the turn signal indicators are not
operated when changing lanes, this
mark will not be displayed.
Depending on the specifications
of the vehicle, signs may be dis-
played overlapping.
The following settings of the RSA
can be changed through customize
settings. ( P. 5 6 9 )
Ice
Supplemental mark
exists*2
Exit ramp on right*3
Exit ramp on left*3
Time
Duplicate display example
Changing RSA settings
Dynamic radar cruise
control
This dynamic radar cruise con-
trol detects the presence of
vehicles ahead, determines the
current vehicle-to -vehicle dis-
tance, and operates to main-
tain a suitable distance from
the vehicle ahead. The desired
vehicle-to-vehicle distance can
be set by operating the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance switch.
Use the dynamic radar cruise
control only on highways and
expressways.
WARNING
■For safe use
●Driving safely is solely the responsi- bility of the driver. Do not overly rely
on this system, and pay careful attention to the surrounding condi-tions in order to ensure safe driving.
●The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to
reduce the driver’s burden. How- ever, there are limitations to the assistance provided. Read the fol-
lowing items carefully. Do not overly rely on this system and always drive carefully.
Conditions under which the system may not operate correctly: P.313
●Set the speed appropriately accord- ing to the speed limit, traffic flow,
road conditions, weather condi- tions, etc. The driver is responsible for confirming the set speed.
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trolled stop will continue.
■Meter display
Multi-information display
Set vehicle speed
Indicators
■Switches
Driving assist switch
Driving assist mode select
switch
Cancel switch
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch
“-” switch
“+” switch/“RES” switch
1 Press the driving assist mode
select switch to select dynamic
radar cruise control.
The dynamic radar cruise control indi- cator will illuminate.
2 Using the accelerator pedal,
accelerate or decelerate to the
desired vehicle speed (approxi-
mately 30 km/h [20 mph] or
more), and press the driving
assist switch to set the set vehi-
cle speed.
The set vehicle speed will be displayed on the multi-information display.
The vehicle speed at the moment the switch is released will be the set vehicle speed.
System components Setting the vehicle speed
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■Adjusting the set vehicle
speed using the switches
To change the set vehicle speed,
press the “+” or “-” switch until the
desired speed is displayed.
1 Increase set vehicle speed
2 Decrease set vehicle speed
Short press adjustment: Press the
switch
Long press adjustment: Press and hold
the switch until the desired set vehicle
speed is reached.
The set vehicle speed will increase
or decrease as follows:
Short press adjustment: By 1 km/h (0.6
mph) or 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the
switch is pressed
Long press adjustment: Increases or
decreases in 5 km/h (3.1 mph) or 5
mph (8 km/h) increments continuously
while the switch is pressed and held
The set vehicle speed adjustment
increment can be changed through a
customize setting.
■Increasing the set vehicle
speed using the accelerator
pedal
1 Depress the accelerator pedal
to accelerate the vehicle to the
desired vehicle speed.
2 Press the “+” switch.
1 Press the cancel switch or driv-
ing assist switch to cancel con-
trol.
Control will also be canceled if the brake pedal is depressed. (If the vehi-
cle has been stopped by system con- trol, depressing the brake pedal will not cancel control.)
2 Press the “RES” switch to
resume control.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set-
ting will change as follows:
If a preceding vehicle is detected, the
preceding vehicle mark will be dis-
played.
Adjusting the set vehicle
speed
Canceling/resuming control
Changing the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance
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The actual vehicle-to-vehicle distance
varies in accordance with the vehicle
speed. Also, when the vehicle is
stopped by system control, it will be
stopped at a certain distance from the
preceding vehicle, depending on the
situation, regardless of the setting.
■Operating conditions
●D shift position is selected.
●The desired set speed can be set when the vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 30 km/h (20 mph) or more. (If the vehicle speed is set while driving at below approximately 30 km/h [20
mph], the set speed will be set to approximately 30 km/h [20 mph].)
■Accelerating after setting the vehi-cle speed
As with normal driving, acceleration can
be performed by depressing the acceler-
ator pedal. After accelerating, the vehi- cle will return to the set vehicle speed. However, while in vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease to below the set vehicle speed in order to maintain the distance
from the preceding vehicle.
■When the vehicle is stopped by system control during follow-up cruising
●When the “RES” switch is pressed while the vehicle is stopped by system
control, if the preceding vehicle starts off within approximately 3 seconds, follow-up cruising will resume.
●If the preceding vehicle starts off within approximately 3 seconds of the
vehicle being stopped by system con- trol, follow-up cruising will resume.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
In the following situations, vehicle-to- vehicle distance control mode will be canceled automatically:
●When the brake control or output restriction control of a driving support
system operates (For example: Pre- Collision System, drive-start control)
●When the parking brake has been operated
●When the vehicle is stopped by sys-tem control on a steep incline
●When any of the following are detected while the vehicle is stopped by system control:
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened • The driver’s door is opened• Approximately 3 minutes have
elapsed since the vehicle was stopped
The parking brake may be actived auto-
matically.
The shift position may automatically change to P. ( P.250)
●Situations in which some or all of the functions of the system cannot oper-
ate: P. 2 8 1
Illustra-
tion
Number
Ve hi cl e -
to-vehi-
cle dis-
tance
Approximate Dis-
tance (Vehicle
Speed: 100 km/h
[60mph])
1Extra
long
Approximately 60
m (200 ft.)
2LongApproximately 45
m (145 ft.)
3MediumApproximately 30
m (100 ft.)
4ShortApproximately 25
m (85 ft.)
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■Dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem warning messages and buzz- ers
For safe use: P. 2 7 5
■Preceding vehicles that the sensor
may not detect correctly
In the following situations, depending on the conditions, if the system cannot pro-
vide sufficient deceleration or accelera- tion is necessary, operate the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
As the sensor may not be able to cor- rectly detect these types of vehicles, the approach warning ( P.313) may not
operate.
●When a vehicle cuts in front of your
vehicle or changes lanes away from your vehicle extremely slowly or quickly
●When changing lanes
●When a preceding vehicle is driving at a low speed
●When a vehicle is stopped in the same lane as the vehicle
●When a motorcycle is traveling in the same lane as the vehicle
■Conditions under which the system may not operate correctly
In the following situations, operate the brake pedal (or accelerator pedal, depending on the situation) as neces-
sary.
As the sensor may not be able to cor- rectly detect a vehicle, the system may
not operate properly.
●When a preceding vehicle brakes sud-
denly
●When changing lanes at low speeds,
such as in a traffic jam
In situations where the vehicle
approaches a preceding vehicle
and the system cannot provide suf-
ficient deceleration, such as if a
vehicle cuts in front of the vehicle, a
warning display will flash and a
buzzer will sound to alert the driver.
Depress the brake pedal to ensure
appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
■Warnings may not occur when
In the following situations, the
warning may not operate even
though the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance is short.
When the preceding vehicle is
traveling at the same speed or
faster than your vehicle
When the preceding vehicle is
traveling at an extremely low
speed
Immediately after the vehicle
speed has been set
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed
When a curve is detected, the vehi-
cle speed will begin being reduced.
When the curve ends, the vehicle
speed reduction will end.
Depending on the situation, the vehicle
speed will then return to the set vehicle
speed.
In situations where vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control needs to operate, such
as when a preceding vehicle cuts in
front of your vehicle, the curve speed
reduction function will be canceled.
Approach warning
Curve speed reduction func-
tion
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system is operating, if a speed limit
sign is detected, the detected
speed limit will be displayed with an
up/down arrow. The set speed can
be increased/reduced to the
detected speed limit by pressing
and holding the “+” switch or “-”
switch.
Press and hold the “+” switch.
Press and hold the “-” switch.
■The dynamic radar cruise control with road sign assist may not oper-
ate properly when
As the dynamic radar cruise control with road sign assist may not operate prop-
erly in situations where the RSA may not operate or cannot detect signs correctly ( P.304), when using this function,
make sure to confirm the actual speed limit.
In the following situations, the set speed
may not change to the detected speed limit by pressing and holding the “+” switch or “-” switch:
●When speed limit information is not available
●When the detected speed limit is the same as the set speed
●When the detected speed limit is out-side of the speed range which the
dynamic radar cruise control system can operate
The settings of Dynamic radar
cruise control can be changed
through customize settings.
( P.568)
When the set speed is lower
than the detected speed
limit
When the set speed is
higher than the detected
speed limit
Changing Dynamic radar
cruise control settings
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■Meter display
Set vehicle speed
Cruise control indicator
■Switches
Driving assist switch
Driving assist mode select
switch
Cancel switch
“-” switch
“+” switch/“RES” switch
1 Press the driving assist mode
select switch to select cruise
control.
Cruise control
The vehicle can be driven at a
set speed even if the accelera-
tor pedal is not depressed.
Use the cruise control only on
highways and expressways.
WARNING
■For safe use
●Driving safely is solely the responsi-
bility of the driver. Therefore, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is solely responsible for pay-
ing attention to the vehicle’s sur- roundings and driving safely.
●Set the speed appropriately accord-ing to the speed limit, traffic flow, road conditions, weather condi-
tions, etc. The driver is responsible for confirming the set speed.
■Situations in which cruise con-trol should not be used
Do not use the cruise control in the
following situations. As the system will not be able to provide appropriate control, using it may lead to an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp
up and down gradients Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●When it is necessary to disable the system: P.275
System components
Setting the vehicle speed