2524-5. Using the driving support systems
This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 100 m (328 ft.) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle fol-
lowing distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from
the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can also be set
by operating the vehicle-to -vehicle distance switch.
When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may become
shorter.
Example of const ant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is de tected running ahead of you, the system automatically deceler-
ates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the sys-
tem applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The system will
respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. Approach warning warns you when the sys-
tem cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the
vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is stopped
by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the “+RES” switch or
depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will resume follow-up cruising.
If the start-off operation is not performed, system control continues to keep your
vehicle stopped.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an overtaking lane
Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
while driving at 80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the vehicle will accelerate to help to over-
take a passing vehicle.
The system’s identificat ion of what is an overtaking lane may be determined solely
based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side driver position
versus right side driver position.) If the v ehicle is driven to a region where the over-
taking lane is on a different side from wher e the vehicle is normally driven, the vehi-
cle may accelerate when the turn signal lever is operated in the opposite direction to
the overtaking lane (e.g., if the driver normally operates the vehicle in a region
where the overtaking lane is to the right but then drives to a region where the over-
taking lane is to the left, the vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is acti-
vated).
Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any precedi ng vehicles driving slower than the
set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to
constant speed cruising.
1 Press the cruise control main
switch to activate the cruise con-
trol.
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator will come on and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Press the switch again to deactivate the cruise control.
If the cruise control main switch is
pressed and held for 1.5 seconds or more, the system turns on in constant
speed control mode. ( P.256)
2Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above approximately 30 km/h
[20 mph]) and press the “-SET”
switch to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set
speed.
To change the set speed, press the
“+RES” or “-SET” switch until the
Setting the vehicle speed
(vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)
Adjusting the set speed
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 100 m (328 ft.) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle fol-
lowing distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from
the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can also be set
by operating the vehicle-to -vehicle distance switch.
When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may become
shorter.
Example of const ant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is de tected running ahead of you, the system automatically deceler-
ates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the sys-
tem applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The system will
respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. Approach warning warns you when the sys-
tem cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the
vehicle ahead.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an overtaking lane
while driving at 80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the vehicle will accelerate to help to over-
take a passing vehicle.
The system’s identificat ion of what is an overtaking lane may be determined solely
based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side driver position
versus right side driver position.) If the v ehicle is driven to a region where the over-
Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
2644-5. Using the driving support systems
taking lane is on a different side from wher e the vehicle is normally driven, the vehi-
cle may accelerate when the turn signal lever is operated in the opposite direction to
the overtaking lane (e.g., if the driver normally operates the vehicle in a region
where the overtaking lane is to the right but then drives to a region where the over-
taking lane is to the left, the vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is acti-
vated).
Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any precedi ng vehicles driving slower than the
set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to
constant speed cruising.
1 Press the cruise control main
switch to activate the cruise con-
trol.
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator
will come on and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information display. Press the switch again to deactivate the
cruise control.
If the cruise control main switch is pressed and held for 1.5 seconds or
more, the system turns on in constant
speed control mode. ( P.267)
2Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above approximately 30 km/h
[20 mph]) and press the “-SET”
switch to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set speed.
To change the set speed, press the
“+RES” or “-SET” switch until the
desired set speed is displayed.
Setting the vehicle speed
(vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)
Adjusting the set speed
2784-5. Using the driving support systems
*: For vehicles with navigation system
Speed limit with supplemental
mark*1
*1: Displayed simultaneously with speed
limit
*2: Contents not recognized.
*3: If the turn signal indicator is not
operated when changing lanes, the
mark does not display.
In the following situations, the RSA
system will notify the driver.
When the vehicle speed exceeds
the speed notification threshold
of the speed limit sign displayed,
the sign display will be empha-
sized and a buzz er will sound.
When the RSA system recog-
nizes a no-entry sign and detects
that the vehicle has entered a
no-entry area based on the map
information of the navigation sys-
tem, the no-entry sign flashes
and a buzzer will sound. (For
vehicles with navigation system)
If it is detected that your vehicle
is overtaking when a no overtak-
ing sign is displayed on the
multi-information display, the dis-
played sign will flash and a
buzzer will sound.
Depending on the situation, traffic
environment (traffic direction,
speed unit) may be detected incor-
rectly and a notification function
may not operate properly.
■Setting procedure
1 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select
2 Press or of the meter con-
trol switches and select , then
press
■Automatic turn-off of RSA sign dis-
play
One or more signs automatically turn off in the following situations.
●No sign has been recognized for a certain distance.
●The road changes due to a left or right turn, etc.
No-entry*
End of prohibition
Stop
Wet
Rain
Ice
Supplemental mark
exists*2
Exit ramp on right*3
Exit ramp on left*3
Time
Notification function
2884-5. Using the driving support systems
*: If equipped
Meter control switches
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
When a vehicle is detected in a blind
spot of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside
rear view mirror indicator flashes.
BSM indicator
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor
is enabled
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view
mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavail- able” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.
( P.300) The system should return to
normal operation after removing the ice,
snow, mud, etc. from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sensors may not oper-
ate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.
BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor)*
The Blind Spot Monitor is a
system that uses rear side
radar sensors installed on the
inner side of the rear bumper
on the left and right side to
assist the driver in confirming
safety when changing lanes.
WA R N I N G
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for
safe driving. Always drive safely, tak- ing care to observe your
surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supple-
mentary function which alerts the
driver that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is
approaching rapidly from behind into
a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As the function
cannot judge if it is safe to change
lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
As the system may not function cor-
rectly under certain conditions, the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
System components
3344-5. Using the driving support systems
ing space, guidance to starting points
for moving forward and backing up, as
well as the steering wheel auto opera-
tion, are repeated any time multi-turn
maneuvering is necessary following
step 3 from the time the vehicle begins
backing up until parking completes.
■Parking
1 Stop so that the center of the
target parking spot appears
nearly perpendicular to vehicle.
Then, press the S-IPA switch 1
time and check that the display
on the multi-information display
switches to “Parallel Parking”.
The mode switches each time
the S-IPA switch is pressed.
( P.331)
When the vehicle speed is
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph)
or higher, pressing the S-IPA
switch will not cause the screen
to switch to the “Parallel Parking”
display.
2 Travel straight ahead parallel
with the road (or curb), and
maintain a gap of approximately
1 m (3.3 ft.) from any parked
vehicles.
1 m (3.3 ft.)
Proceed slowly.
The system will begin searching
for a parking space.
While searching for a space, the
turn signal lever ( P.189) can
be operated to select a parking
space on the left or right.
When stopping the function,
press the S-IPA switch once to
turn the function off.
When a parking space is
detected, the screen will change.
3384-5. Using the driving support systems
1With the shift lever in P, press
the S-IPA switch, select exit par-
allel parking assist mode, and
then operate the turn signal
lever to select the desired
departure direction.
2 Steering wheel auto operation
starts when the shift lever is
changed accordin g to guidance
provided by the system.
3 A sound is issued and a display
is shown to notify you when the
vehicle reaches a position from
which you can take off.
Depending on the condition of the park-
ing space, guidance to starting points
for moving forward and backing up, as
well as the steering wheel auto opera-
tion, are repeated any time multi-turn
maneuvering is necessary from the
time the steering wheel auto operation
begins in step 2 up until the vehicle
reaches a position from which it can
take off.
■Using the exit parallel parking
assist mode to depart
1 With the shift lever in P, press
the S-IPA switch and check that
the display on the multi-informa-
tion display switches to “Exit
Parallel Parking”.
2 Operate the turn signal lever
( P.189) to select whether you
would like to depart to the left or
right.
If there are any obstacles in the direc-
tion the vehicle is departing in, the sys-
tem determines that it is not possible to depart, and assist control is stopped.
3 When the shift lever is changed
to R (or D) according to the
advice display on the screen
( P.331), a high-pitched beep
is emitted and assist control will
start.
Step 4 and onward is for cases in which the advice display shows “Shift to R”
after operating the turn signal lever to
select a departure direction.
When the steering wheel auto
operation starts, the steering
wheel auto operation display and
assistance level indicator
( P.331) will be shown in the
display area.