Handling Precaution

PRECAUTION FOR DISTANCE SENSOR 

• Never use the distance sensor removed from vehicle. Never disassemble or remodel.
• Never install a part that the radar irradiation range is interfered with.

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• If a part interferes with the radar irradiation range, then the following conditions are caused:
  • The condition of distance sensor becomes equal to an unclean condition, and this makes it difficult to measure the distance between cars.
  • When it is impossible to measure the distance between cars, the following functions stop and DTC is detected.
    • Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)
    • Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
    • Distance Control Assist (DCA)
    • Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)

Precautions for Predictive Forward Collision Warning 

• The PFCW system helps warn the driver before a collision 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 PFCW 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 PFCW 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 travelling vehicles
  • Driving in a tunnel
  • Towing a trailer or other vehicle
• The radar sensor may not detect a second vehicle when the vehicle ahead is being towed.
• The radar sensor may not detect a second vehicle when the distance to the vehicle ahead is too close, the beam of the radar sensor is obstructed.
• The radar sensor may not detect a second vehicle when driving on a steep downhill slope or on 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, for example. In these cases, the system may not be able to warn the driver properly. Be sure to check, clean and clear the sensor area regularly.
• Excessive noise will interfere with the warning chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.