VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE DISTANCE
CONTROL MODE OPERATION
Always pay attention to the operation of
the vehicle and be ready to manually con-
trol the proper following distance. The
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
of the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) sys-
tem may not be able to maintain the se-
lected distance between vehicles (follow-
ing distance) or selected vehicle speed
under some circumstances.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode uses a sensor
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located on the
front of the vehicle to detect vehicles trav-
eling ahead. The sensor generally detects
the signals returned from the reflectors
on a vehicle ahead. Therefore, if the
sensor cannot detect the reflector on the
vehicle ahead, the ICC system may not
maintain the selected distance.
The following are some conditions in
which the sensor cannot detect the sig-
nals:
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When the reflector of the vehicle
ahead is positioned high on the ve-
hicle (trailer, etc.)
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When the reflector on the vehicle
ahead is missing, damaged or covered
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When the reflector of the vehicle
ahead is covered with dirt, snow and
road spray
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When the snow or road spray from
traveling vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility
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When dense exhaust or other smoke
(black smoke) from vehicles reduces
the sensor’s visibility
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When excessively heavy baggage is
loaded in the rear seat or the trunk of
your vehicle
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When your vehicle is towing a trailer,
etc.
The ICC system is designed to automati-
cally check the sensor’s operation. When
the sensor is covered with dirt or obstruc-
tions, the system will automatically be
canceled. If the sensor is covered with
ice, a transparent or translucent vinyl
bag, etc., the ICC system may not detect
them. In these instances, the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode may not
cancel and may not be able to maintain
the selected following distance from the
vehicle ahead. Be sure to check and clean
the sensor regularly.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is designed to maintain a selected
distance and reduce the speed to match
the slower vehicle ahead; the system will
decelerate the vehicle as necessary. How-
ever, the ICC system can only apply up to
25% of the vehicles total braking power.
This system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to
remain fairly constant or when vehicle
speeds change gradually. If a vehicle
moves into the traveling lane ahead or if
a vehicle traveling ahead rapidly deceler-
ates, the distance between vehicles may
become closer because the ICC system
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