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The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system helps
assist the driver to keep a following distance to
the vehicle ahead by braking and moving the
accelerator pedal upward in the normal driving
condition.
When a vehicle is detected ahead :
The vehicle ahead detection indicator comes
on.
When vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead :
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If the driver’s foot is not on the accelerator
pedal, the system activates the brakes to
decelerate smoothly as necessary. If the
vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle
decelerates to a standstill within the limita-
tions of the system.
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If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator
pedal, the system moves the accelerator
pedal upward to assist the driver to release
the accelerator pedal.
When brake operation by driver is required :
The system alerts the driver by a warning chime
and blinking the vehicle ahead detection indi-
cator. If the driver’s foot is on the accelerator
pedal after the warning, the system moves the
accelerator pedal upward to assist the driver to
switch to the brake pedal.
The stoplights of the vehicle come on and the
brake pedal depresses when braking is per-
formed by the DCA system.
When the brake operates, a noise may be heard.
This is not a malfunction.
WARNING
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When the vehicle ahead detection indicator
light is not illuminated, system will not con-
trol or warn the driver.
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Never place your foot under the brake pedal.
Your foot may be caught when the system
controls the brake.
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Depending on the position of the accelerator
pedal, the system may not be able to assist
the driver to release the accelerator pedal
appropriately.
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If the vehicle ahead comes to a standstill,
the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within
the limitations of the system. The system
will release brake control with a warning
chime once it judges the vehicle is at a
standstill. To prevent the vehicle from mov-
ing, the driver must depress the brake pedal.
(The system will resume control automati-
cally once the system reaches 3 MPH (5
km/h)).
Overriding the system :
The following driver’s operation overrides the
system operation.
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When the driver depresses the accelerator
pedal even further while the system is mov-
ing the accelerator pedal upward, the DCA
system control of the accelerator pedal is
canceled.
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When the driver’s foot is on the accelerator
pedal, the brake control by the system is not
operated.
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When the driver’s foot is on the brake pedal,
neither the brake control nor the alert by the
system operates.
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When the Intelligent Cruise Control system is
set, the DCA system will be cancelled.
Approach warning
If your vehicle comes closer to the vehicle
ahead due to rapid deceleration of that vehicle
or if another vehicle cuts in, the system warns
the driver with the chime and DCA system
display. Decelerate by depressing the brake
pedal to maintain a safe vehicle distance if:
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The chime sounds.
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The vehicle ahead detection indicator blinks.
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