times.
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The system is primarily intended for use
on straight, dry, open roads with light
traffic. It is not advisable to use the sys-
tem in city traffic or congested areas.
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This system will not adapt automatically
to road conditions. This system should
be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not
use the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or
in fog.
The distance sensor will not detect under
most conditions:
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Stationary and slow moving vehicles
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Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
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Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
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Motorcycles traveling offset in the
travel lane
This system will not automatically brake
the vehicle to a stop.
WARNING
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As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the Intelligent Cruise Control
system. This system does not correct
careless, inattentive or absent-minded
driving, or overcome poor visibility in
rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decel-
erate the vehicle speed by depressing
the brake pedal, depending on the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead and the sur-
rounding circumstances in order to
maintain a safe distance between ve-
hicles.
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Although the brake operation is con-
trolled by the system, the system does
not automatically stop the vehicle. If the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
20 MPH (32 km/h), the Intelligent Cruise
Control system is automatically can-
celed and a warning chime sounds. (The
brake control is also canceled.)
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The system may not detect the vehicle in
front of you in certain road or weather
conditions. To avoid accidents, never
use the Intelligent Cruise Control
system under the following conditions:
− On roads where the traffic is heavy or
there are sharp curves
− On slippery road surfaces such as on
ice or snow, etc.
− During bad weather (rain, fog, snow,
etc.)
When the windshield wiper is oper-
ated at the low speed (LO) or high
speed (HI) position, the Intelli-
gent Cruise Control system is auto-
matically canceled.
− When strong light (for example, at
sunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle
− When rain, snow or dirt adhere to the
system sensor
− On steep downhill roads (the vehicle
may go beyond the set vehicle speed
and frequent braking may result in
overheating the brakes)
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