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275 4 4-5. Using the driving support systems Dr ivin motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle. O A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain. O If objects draw too close to the sensor. O When a pedestrian is wearing clothing that does not reflect ultrasonic waves (ex. skirts with gathers or frills). O When objects that are not perpendicular to the ground, not perpendicular to the vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or waving are in the detection range. O Strong wind is blowing. O When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm. O When an object that cannot be detected is between the vehicle and a detected object. O If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in front of the vehicle or runs out from the side of the vehicle. O If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other impact. O When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eye- let, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow. O If the front of the vehicle is raised or low- ered due to the carried load. O If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning. O When tire chains, a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit are used. Q Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibility of a collision In some situations, such as the following, the system may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision. O When driving on a narrow road. O When driving toward a banner, flag, low- hanging branch or boom barrier (such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots). O When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road. O When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for drainage ditches. O When driving up or down a steep slope. O If a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a flooded road. O There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will resolve this problem.) O A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain. O When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm. O When strong winds are blowing. O When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle. O If the front of the vehicle is raised or low- ered due to the carried load. O If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other impact. |