Normal Operating Condition: Description

PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (I-FCW) 

• The I-FCW system can help warn the driver before a collision occurs but will not avoid a collision. It is the driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
• The I-FCW system cannot detect all vehicles under all conditions.
• The radar sensor does not detect the following objects:
  • Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in the roadway
  • Oncoming vehicles
  • Crossing vehicles
• The I-FCW system does not function when a vehicle ahead is a narrow vehicle, such as a motorcycle.
• The radar sensor may not detect a vehicle ahead in the following conditions:
  • Snow or heavy rain
  • Dirt, ice, snow or other material covering the radar sensor.
  • Interference by other radar sources.
  • Snow or road spray from traveling vehicles.
  • Driving in a tunnel
  • When the vehicle ahead is being towed.
  • When the distance to the vehicle ahead is too close, the beam of the radar sensor is obstructed.
  • When driving on a steep downhill slope or roads with sharp curves.
• The system is designed to automatically check the sensor's functionality, within certain limitations. The system may not detect some forms of obstruction of the sensor area such as ice, snow, stickers, etc. In these cases, the system may not be able to warn the driver properly. Be sure that you check, clean and clear the sensor area regularly.
• Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.

PRECAUTIONS FOR LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) 

• If the LDW system malfunctions, it will cancel automatically, and the LDW malfunction message will appear in the vehicle information display.
• LDW system is only a warning device to inform the driver of a potential unintended lane departure. It will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
• LDW system will not operate at speeds below approximately 60 km/h (37 MPH) or if it cannot detect lane markers.
• Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.
• LDW system may not function properly under the following conditions:
  • On roads where there are multiple parallel lane markers; lane markers that are faded or not painted clearly; yellow painted lane markers; non-standard lane markers; or lane markers covered with water, dirt or snow, etc.
  • On roads where the discontinued lane markers are still detectable.
  • On roads where there are sharp curves.
  • On roads where there are sharply contrasting objects, such as shadows, snow, water, wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after road repairs. (The LDW system could detect these items as lane markers.)
  • On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
  • When the vehicle's traveling direction does not align with the lane marker.
  • When traveling close to the vehicle in front of driver, which obstructs the front camera unit detection range.
  • When rain, snow or dirt clings to the windshield in front of the front camera unit.
  • When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not adjusted properly.
  • When strong light enters the front camera unit. (For example, the light directly shines on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
  • When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (For example, when the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)

PRECAUTIONS FOR BLIND SPOT WARNING/REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT 

• The Blind Spot Warning/Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems are not a replacement for proper driving procedure and are not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects. When changing lanes, always use the side and rear mirrors and turn and look in the direction driver will move to ensure it is safe to change lanes. Never rely solely on the Blind Spot Warning system.
• The RCTA system is integrated into the BSW system. There is not a separate selection in the vehicle information display for the RCTA system. When the BSW is disabled, the RCTA system is also disabled.
• Excessive noise (for example, audio system volume, open vehicle window) will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.
• The side radar may not be able to detect and activate Blind Spot Warning when certain objects are present such as:
  • Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
  • Several types of vehicles such as motorcycles.
  • Oncoming vehicles.
  • Vehicles remaining in the detection zone when driver accelerate from a stop.
  • A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane at a speed approximately the same as vehicle.
  • A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind.
  • A vehicle which vehicle overtakes rapidly.
• Severe weather or road spray conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles.
• The side radar detection zone is designed based on a standard lane width. When driving in a wider lane, the side radar may not detect vehicles in an adjacent lane. When driving in a narrow lane, the side radar may detect vehicles driving two lanes away.
• The side radar are designed to ignore most stationary objects, however objects such as guardrails, walls, foliage and parked vehicles may occasionally be detected. This is a normal operating condition.

REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) 

• The RCTA system is not a replacement for proper driving procedures and is not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects. When backing out of parking space, always use the side and rear mirrors and turn and look in the direction driver will move. Never rely solely on the RCTA system.
• The RCTA system is integrated into the BSW system. There is not a separate selection in the vehicle information display for the RCTA system. When the BSW is disabled, the RCTA system is also disabled.
• Always check surroundings and turn to check what is behind driver before backing up. The side radar detect approaching (moving) vehicles. The side radar cannot detect every object such as:
  • Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, animals or child operated toy vehicles.
  • A vehicle that is passing at speeds greater than approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH).
  • A vehicle that is passing at speeds lower than approximately 8 km/h (5 MPH).
• The side radar may not detect approaching vehicles in certain situations:
  • When a vehicle parked next to you obstructs the beam of the side radar.
  • When the vehicle is parked in an angled parking space.
  • When the vehicle is parked on inclined ground.
  • When an approaching vehicle turns into own vehicle's parking lot aisle.
  • When the angle formed by own vehicle and approaching vehicle is small.
• The following conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles:
  • Severe weather
  • Road spray
  • Ice build up on the vehicle
  • Frost build up on the vehicle
  • Dirt build up on the vehicle
• Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install accessories or apply additional paint near the side radar. These conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles.
• Excessive noise (e.g. audio system volume, open vehicle window) will interfere with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.

INTELLIGENT DRIVE ALERTNESS (I-DA) 

• The I-DA system is only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control.
• The Intelligent Drive Alertness system does not detect and provide an alert of the driver's lack of attention or fatigue in every situation.
• The I-DA system may not operate properly and may not provide an alert in the following conditions:
  • Poor road conditions such as an uneven road surface or pot holes.
  • Strong side wind.
  • When driver have adopted a sporty driving style with higher cornering speeds or higher rates of acceleration.
  • Frequent lane changes or changes to vehicle speed.
• The I-DA system may not provide an alert in the following conditions:
  • Vehicle speeds lower than 60 km/h (37 MPH).
  • Short lapses of attention.
  • Instantaneous distractions such as dropping an object.

PRECAUTIONS FOR TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION