front of you.
DCA SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
of the DCA system. Failure to operate
the vehicle in accordance with these
system limitations could result in serious
injury or death.
.
This system will not adapt automati-
cally to road conditions. Do not use
the system on roads with sharp
curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain
or in fog.
.
The DCA system will not apply brake
control while the driver’s foot is on
the accelerator pedal.
.
As there is a performance limit to the
distance control function, never rely
solely on the DCA system. This sys-
tem does not correct careless, inat-
tentive or absent-minded driving, or
overcome poor visibility in rain, fog,
or other bad weather. Decelerate the
vehicle speed by depressing the brake
pedal, depending on the distance to
the vehicle ahead and the surround-
ing circumstances in order to main-
tain a safe distance between vehicles.
.
The system may not detect the
vehicle in front of you in certain road
or weather conditions. To avoid ac-
cidents, never use the DCA system
under the following conditions:
— On roads with sharp curves
— On slippery road surfaces such as
on ice or snow, etc.
— During bad weather (rain, fog,
snow, etc.)
— When rain, snow or dirt adhere to
the system sensor
— On steep downhill roads (fre-
quent braking may result in over-
heating the brakes)
— On repeated uphill and downhill
roads
.
In some road or traffic conditions, a
vehicle or object can unexpectedly
come into the sensor detection zone
and cause automatic braking. You
may need to control the distance
from other vehicles using the accel-
erator pedal. Always stay alert and
avoid using the DCA system when it
is not recommended in this section.
The radar sensor will not detect the follow-
ing objects:
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Stationary and slow moving vehicles
.
Pedestrians or objects in the roadway
.
Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
.
Motorcycles traveling offset in the travel
lane
The following are some conditions in which
the sensor cannot detect the signals:
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When the snow or road spray from
traveling vehicles reduces the sensor’s
visibility
.
When excessively heavy baggage is
loaded in the rear seat or the trunk of
your vehicle
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