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Low Speed Braking Control

Using sonar sensors located on the front and rear bumpers, this system detects if
there is danger of a potential collision with a wall or other obstacle during normal
driving or when the accelerator pedal is depressed with too much force. The system
then assists in avoiding collisions and reducing damage from impact through Low
Speed Brake function and/or assistive driving power suppression.

Low Speed Braking Control

If the Low Speed Braking Control activates in a
situation where you do not want automatic brake
application (such as when the vehicle is between two
railroad crossing gates), simply press the brake pedal
to deactivate the system and then continue to drive
as intended.

If the system is activated by curbs/parking curbs or
level differences on the road and you are unable to
park or clear them, turn the system off.

WARNING

It is not possible for the Low Speed Braking
Control system to avoid collisions or reduce
damage from collisions in all situations
where the accelerator has been depressed
accidentally or with too much force.
Overreliance on this system may result in a
collision and serious injury or death.
It is your responsibility to always check your
shift position, pedal location and
surroundings, and safely operate the
vehicle.

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Low Speed Brake function

The Low Speed Brake function provides a visual and audible alert when the vehicle
is moving between approximately 2 and 10 km/h (1 and 6 mph) and there is the
possibility of a collision with a detected wall or other obstacles, as well as providing
assistance with braking.

If the only rear sensors are turned off using the parking sensor system, the Low
Speed Brake function is not working when reversing.

Turning off All Rear Sensors

P. 487

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How the System Works

Low Speed Braking Control

For directions on the proper handling of the sonar
sensors, please refer to the following page.

Sonar Sensors

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The vehicle will release the brake and start moving a
few seconds after the system is activated. To keep the
vehicle stopped, keep the brake pedal depressed or
put the transmission into

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In order to prevent the system from activating when
not needed, always turn it off during vehicle
maintenance, when loading on ships, trucks, and so
on, or when using a chassis dynamometer, free
rollers for inspection.

The vehicle applies brake

Driver depresses brake pedal

Stop

Remove brake after maintaining stationary position

Beep

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Collision Mitigation Throttle Control and Rear Collision Mitigation
Throttle Control

When the vehicle is stopped or moving at less than 10 km/h (6 mph) and there is an
obstacle such as a wall detected near the front of or back of the vehicle, if the
accelerator pedal is depressed more than necessary, the system will inform you with
a visual and audible alert. At the same time, the system will prevent sudden forward
or backwards movement by limiting the output of the power system, then Low
Speed Brake will activate nearby the obstacle.

Collision Mitigation Throttle Control and Rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control
will not activate in the following situations.
When moving forward:
When on a steep slope or the shift position is in

(

, or

(

When reversing:
When on a steep slope or the shift position is in a position other than

(

Accidental depression of the accelerator/Limiting the output of the power system

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If the only rear sensors are turned off using the parking sensor system, the assistive
driving power suppression is not working when reversing.

Turning off All Rear Sensors

P. 487

When you turn the system on and off, do the
following.

Press the safety support switch.

Roll the left selector wheel to the symbol
and push it.

A message appears on the driver
information interface when the system
turns on or off.

A check mark appears in the box and the
colour of the

symbol changes to

green when the system is on. The check
mark disappear and the colour of the

symbol changes to gray when the system
is off.

The system is turned on every time you start
the power system, even if you turned it off the
last time you drove the vehicle.

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System On and Off

System On and Off

You can also select the safety support content from
the driver information interface.

Driver Information Interface

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The Low Speed Braking Control system may
temporarily turn off after reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.
The system will automatically turn ON after the
vehicle has been moving at over 20 km/h (12 mph)
for some time.
If the system does not turn on, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.

Safety Support Switch

Left Selector Wheel

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Conditions for Collision Mitigation Throttle Control, and Rear Collision Mitigation
Throttle Control.

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When the accelerator is no longer depressed.

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When the accelerator is depressed for approximately four seconds.

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When the brake pedal is depressed.

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When the steering wheel is turned and a collision avoided.

Conditions for Low Speed Brake function cancellation.

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A certain amount of time has passed since activation.

The system may not operate correctly in the following conditions:

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Examples of obstacles the sonar sensor cannot detect

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Obstacles that do not reflect sound waves well, such as people, snow, cloth,
sponges, etc.

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Thin obstacles such as fences, bicycles, sign posts, etc.

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Short or small obstacles.

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Obstacles immediately in front of the bumper.

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Moving objects or obstacles that suddenly enter the road.

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Obstacles that are not perpendicular to the ground.

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Conditions for Cancellation

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Low Speed Braking Control System Conditions and

Limitations

Conditions for Cancellation

After Low Speed Braking Control has activated once,
it will not activate again for the same obstacle.
They can be activated again after driving for a certain
distance after last activation.

Low Speed Braking Control activates separately when
moving forward and reversing. (For example, if it
activates when moving forward, it can be activated
again immediately if reversing.)
However, if Low Speed Brake has been activated, in
order to activate Collision Mitigation Throttle Control
again, it is necessary to drive for a certain distance to
reset the system.

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Examples of situations where the sonar sensor cannot detect obstacles

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The sonar sensor is dirty (covered by snow, water, mud, etc.).

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The vehicle is too hot or cold.

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The steering wheel is turned sharply when approaching the obstacle at an angle.

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Examples of other cases where the system may not work correctly

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The vehicle is tilted due to heavy load or suspension modifications.

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An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, etc.).

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Bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, snow, sandstorms, etc.

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The ambient temperature/humidity is too high or low.

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When going down a very steep slope.

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When close to other vehicles with sonar sensors or other objects that emit
ultrasonic waves.

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Situations where the system may activate even without risk of a collision

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When passing through short or narrow gates.

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When driving on uneven surfaces, grassy areas, or places with steps.

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When a sloped pillar or wall is protruding from a high position.

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When there are obstacles next to the road.

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When driving toward flags, curtains, tree branches, railroad crossing bars, etc.

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When driving on flooded roads.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Helps to maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a
vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can
decelerate and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake
or the accelerator.
When ACC with Low Speed Follow slows your vehicle by applying the brakes, your
vehicle’s brake lights will illuminate.

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Vehicle speed for ACC with Low Speed Follow:

A vehicle is detected ahead

within ACC with Low Speed Follow range

– ACC with Low Speed Follow

operates at speeds up to 180 km/h (112 mph).

No vehicle is detected within ACC with Low Speed Follow range

– ACC

with Low Speed Follow operates at the speed of 30 km/h (18 mph) or above.

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Shift position for ACC with Low Speed Follow: In

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Important Reminder

As with any system, there are limits to ACC with Low
Speed Follow. Use the brake pedal whenever
necessary, and always keep a safe interval between
your vehicle and other vehicles.

You can read about handling information for the
front wide view camera equipped with this system.

Front Wide View Camera

P. 468

WARNING

Improper use of ACC with Low Speed
Follow can lead to a crash.

Use ACC with Low Speed Follow only when
driving on motorways and in good road
and weather conditions.

WARNING

ACC with Low Speed Follow has limited
braking capability and may not stop your
vehicle in time to avoid a collision with a
vehicle that quickly stops in front of you.

Always be prepared to apply the brake
pedal if the conditions require.

The front wide view camera is located behind the rearview mirror.

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How to activate the system

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

ACC with Low Speed Follow may not work properly
under certain conditions.

ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations

P. 431

Do not use ACC with Low Speed Follow under the
following conditions:

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On roads with frequent lane change or continuous
stop and go traffic, ACC with Low Speed Follow
cannot keep an appropriate distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.

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On roads with sharp turns.

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On roads with toll collection facilities or other
objects between lanes of traffic, or in parking
areas, or facilities with drive through access.

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On roads with bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.),
ACC with Low Speed Follow may not detect the
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you properly.

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On roads with slippery or icy surfaces. The wheels
may spin out and your vehicle may lose the control
on the condition.

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On roads with steep uphill or steep downhill slopes.

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On roads with undulating slopes.

Button

Press the

button on the steering wheel.

LIM

Button

If a different indicator comes on, press the

LIM

button to change it to ACC with

Low Speed Follow.

The

Indicator (White) is on in the gauge.

ACC with Low Speed Follow is ready to use.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

The indicators for the adaptive cruise control (ACC)
with low speed follow (amber), vehicle stability assist
(VSA) system, vehicle stability assist (VSA) OFF, low
tyre pressure/deflation warning system, and safety
support (amber) may come on after reconnecting the
12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 20 km/h (12
mph). The indicator should go off. If it does not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

To Set the Vehicle Speed

You can switch the displayed set speed
measurements on the audio/information screen
between km/h and mph.

Customized Features

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RES/+

Button

Press and release

On when ACC with Low Speed Follow begins

SET/−

Button

Press and release

Indicator (Green)

Set Vehicle Speed (White)

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When driving at about 30 km/h (18 mph) or above:

Take your foot off the

pedal and press the

RES/+

SET/−

buttons when you reach the desired speed. The

moment you release the button, the set speed is fixed, and ACC with Low Speed
Follow begins.

When driving slower than about 30 km/h (18 mph):

If the vehicle is moving

and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the button fixes the set speed to
about 30 km/h (18 mph) regardless of current vehicle speed.
If your vehicle is stationary, you can set the vehicle speed even with the brake pedal
depressed.

When ACC with Low Speed Follow starts
operating, the vehicle icon, interval bars and
set speed appear on the gauge.

Set Vehicle Interval

Set Vehicle Speed

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There is a vehicle ahead

ACC with Low Speed Follow monitors if a vehicle ahead of you enters the ACC with
Low Speed Follow range. If a vehicle is detected doing so, the ACC with Low Speed
Follow system maintains or decelerates your vehicle’s set speed in order to keep the
vehicle’s set following-interval from the vehicle ahead.

To Set or Change Following-interval

P. 436

When a vehicle whose speed is slower than
your set speed comes in or cuts in front of you
and is detected by the front wide view
camera, your vehicle starts to slow down.

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When in Operation

When in Operation

If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if
another vehicle cuts in front of you, the beeper
sounds, a message appears on the driver information
interface.

Depress the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate
interval from the vehicle ahead.

Audible Alert

ACC with Low Speed Follow Range: 120 m

A vehicle icon appears on the
gauge.

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There is no vehicle ahead

Your vehicle maintains the set speed without
having to keep your foot on the brake or
accelerator pedal.
If there previously was a vehicle detected
ahead that kept your vehicle from travelling at
the set speed, ACC with Low Speed Follow
accelerates your vehicle to the set speed, and
then maintains it.

On steep downhill during ACC with Low
Speed Follow, it brakes to inhibit excessive
acceleration for maintaining the set speed.
However the vehicle speed may become faster
than the set speed.

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When you depress the accelerator pedal

You can temporarily increase the vehicle speed. In this case, there is no audible or
visual alert even if a vehicle is in the ACC with Low Speed Follow range.
ACC with Low Speed Follow stays on unless you cancel it. Once you release the
accelerator pedal, the system resumes an appropriate speed for keeping the
following-interval while a vehicle ahead is within the ACC with Low Speed Follow
range.

When in Operation

Even if the interval between your vehicle and the
vehicle detected ahead is short, ACC with Low Speed
Follow may start accelerating your vehicle under the
following circumstances:

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The vehicle ahead of you is going at almost the
same speed as, or faster than, your vehicle.

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A vehicle that cuts in front of you is going faster
than your vehicle, gradually increasing the interval
between the vehicles.

You can also set the system to beep when a vehicle
detected in front of you comes in and goes out of the
ACC with Low Speed Follow detecting range. A
vehicle detect beep on and off can be selected.

Customized Features

P. 305

Limitations

You may need to use the brake to maintain a safe
interval when using ACC with Low Speed Follow.
Additionally, ACC with Low Speed Follow may not
work properly under certain conditions.

ACC with Low Speed Follow Conditions
and Limitations

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A vehicle icon with line contour
appears on the gauge.

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When in Operation

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ACC with Low Speed Follow may temporarily
control the interval between your vehicle and the
vehicle in adjacent lane or surroundings of your
vehicle depending on the road conditions (e.g.
curves) or vehicle conditions (e.g. operating the
steering wheel or the vehicle location in the lane).

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When the vehicle ahead of you moves away, such
as when entering an interchange or rest area, ACC
with Low Speed Follow may continue to maintain
the set following-interval for a short time.

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A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with Low Speed Follow range and
slows to a stop

Your vehicle also stops, automatically. The

Stopped

message appears on the gauge.

When the vehicle ahead of you starts again,
the vehicle icon on the gauge blinks. If you
press the

RES/+

SET/−

button, or depress

the accelerator pedal, ACC with Low Speed
Follow operates again within the previously
set speed.

If no vehicle is ahead of you before you
resume driving, depress the accelerator pedal
and ACC with Low Speed Follow will operate
again within the prior set speed.

A vehicle detected ahead is within ACC with Low Speed Follow
range and slows to a stop

WARNING

Exiting a vehicle that has been stopped
while the ACC with Low Speed Follow
system is operating can result in the vehicle
moving without operator control.

A vehicle that moves without operator
control can cause a crash, resulting in
serious injury or death.

Never exit a vehicle when the vehicle is
stopped by ACC with Low Speed Follow.

Indicator (Green)

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The system may automatically shut off under certain conditions. Some examples of
these conditions are listed below. Other conditions may reduce some of the ACC
functions.

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Environmental conditions

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Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

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Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the entrance or exit of a tunnel
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

Strong light is reflected onto vehicles or road surfaces.

•

Water is sprayed by or snow blown from a vehicle ahead.

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Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions,
the whole vehicle may not be illuminated).

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Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

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Roadway conditions

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Driving on curvy, winding, undulating, or sloping roads.

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Driving on rutted roads (snowy or unpaved roads, etc.).

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Puddles or a film of water is on the road surface.

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Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

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Vehicle conditions

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The vehicle is tilted due to heavy luggage in the luggage area or rear seats.

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Tyre chains are installed.

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The front of the front wide view camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet
snow, seals, accessories, stickers, or film of the windscreen.

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Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

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There is residue on the windscreen from the windscreen wipers.

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When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.

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Abnormal tyre or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction,
improperly inflated, etc.).

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The suspension has been modified.

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