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You can turn the system on and off using the driver information interface.

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Switching the Display

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Safety Support

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

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System On and Off 

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System On and Off

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

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Conditions for assistive driving power suppression.

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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.

Conditions for assistive braking 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

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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 assistive braking has been activated, in 
order to activate assistive driving power suppression 
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, compact spare tire, 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 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 90 mph (145 km/h).

No vehicle is detected within ACC with Low Speed Follow range

 – ACC 

with Low Speed Follow operates at the speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or above.

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Shift position for ACC with Low Speed Follow: In 

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 or 

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WARNING

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

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

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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.

When to use

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

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How to activate the system

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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 
camera equipped with this system.

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Front Wide View Camera

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

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When not using ACC with Low Speed Follow: Turn 
off adaptive cruise by pressing the 

 button.

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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.

How to use

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Press the 

 button on the 

steering wheel.

 (white) is on in the gauge

ACC with Low Speed Follow is ready to use.

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When driving at about 25 mph (40 km/h) or above: 

Take your foot off the 

pedal and press the 

RES/+

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SET/−

 switch up or down when you reach the desired 

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

When driving slower than about 25 mph (40 km/h): 

If the vehicle is moving 

and the brake pedal is not depressed, pressing the switch fixes the set speed to 
about 25 mph (40 km/h) regardless of current vehicle speed. If your vehicle is 
stationary, you can set the vehicle speed even with the brake pedal depressed.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

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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.

On when ACC with Low 
Speed Follow begins

Up or down

RES/+

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SET/−

 Switch

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The Vehicle Stability Assist

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(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/
TPMS

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, parking brake and brake system and safety 

support indicators may come on in amber along with a 
message in the gauge when you set the power mode 
to ON after reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

When you use ACC with Low Speed Follow, 
Straight Driving Assist (a feature of the Electric 
Power Steering system) is activated.
By enabling the steering system to 
automatically compensate for natural steering 
pull, Straight Driving Assist makes it easier for 
you to keep your vehicle in a straight line.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

You can switch the displayed set speed 
measurements on the driver information interface or 
audio/information screen

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 between mph and km/h.

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Settings

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 P. 123

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Speed/Distance Units

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Customized Features

 P. 345

Set Vehicle Speed

Set Vehicle Interval

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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.

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To Set or Change Following-interval

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When in Operation

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When in Operation

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

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

Beep

ACC with Low Speed Follow Range: 394 ft. (120 m)

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When a vehicle whose speed is slower than 
your set speed is detected in front of you, your 
vehicle starts to slow down.

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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 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.

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Settings

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Customized Features

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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.

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and Limitations

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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 traveling 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.

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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.

A vehicle icon with line contour 
appears on the gauge.

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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/−

 switch up or down, or 

depress the accelerator pedal, ACC with Low 
Speed Follow operates again within the prior 
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.

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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 
with Low Speed Follow 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.

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Strong light is reflected onto vehicles or road surfaces.

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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 load in the cargo area or rear seats.

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Tire chains are installed.

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

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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 windshield from the windshield 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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An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction, 
improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

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The suspension has been modified.

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Examples of conditions under which the camera may not correctly detect 
the vehicle ahead of you

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A vehicle suddenly crosses in front of you.

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The interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short.

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When the vehicle ahead of you blends in with the background, preventing the 
system from recognizing it.

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The headlights of the vehicle ahead of you are lit on one side or not lit on either 
side in a dark place.

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Examples of conditions under which the system may not work properly

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A vehicle ahead of you stops and the speed difference between your vehicle and 
the vehicle ahead of you is significantly large.

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When the vehicle ahead of you slows suddenly.

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When the vehicle ahead of you is a specially-shaped vehicle.

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When a vehicle is lower in the rear than the front such as trucks that are not 
carrying a load, or a narrow vehicle.

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When your vehicle or the vehicle ahead of you is driving on the edge of the lane.

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When the vehicle ahead of you is a narrow vehicle such as a motorcycle.

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When the minimum ground clearance of a vehicle ahead of you is extremely high.

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When the camera cannot correctly identify the shape of the vehicle ahead of you.

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Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the 

RES/+

/

SET/− 

switch on the steering 

wheel.

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Each time you press the 

RES/+

/

SET/− 

switch up or down, the vehicle speed is 

increased or decreased by about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.

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If you keep the 

RES/+

/

SET/− 

switch pressed up or down, the vehicle speed 

increases or decreases by about 5 mph or 5 km/h accordingly.

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

If a vehicle detected ahead is going at a speed slower 
than your increased set speed, ACC with Low Speed 
Follow may not accelerate your vehicle. This is to 
maintain the set interval between your vehicle and 
the vehicle ahead.

When you depress the accelerator pedal and then 
press down and release the 

RES/+

/

SET/− 

switch, the 

current speed of the vehicle is set.

To increase speed

To decrease speed