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250 4-5. Using the driving support systems the lane departure alert function. * : Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb ■ Hands off steering wheel warning In the following situations, a warning mes- sage urging the driver to hold the steering wheel and the symbol shown in the illustra- tion are displayed on the multi-information display to warn the driver. The warning stops when the system determines that the driver holds the steering wheel. Always keep your hands on the steering wheel when using this system, regardless of warn- ings. road conditions, the warning may not oper- ate. Also, if the system determines that the vehicle is driving around a curve, warnings will occur earlier than during straight-lane driving. ● When the system determines that the driver is driving without holding the steer- ing wheel while the system is operating If the driver continues to keep their hands . ● When the system determines that the driver is driving without holding the steer- ing wheel while the steering wheel assist of the steering assist function is operating If the driver continues to keep their hands off of the steering wheel and the steering . In situations such as the following, the sys- tem may not be able to detect when the driver’s hands are on the steering wheel: ● If a steering wheel cover is installed. ● If the driver is wearing gloves. ● If something is attached to the steering wheel. ● If the driver is gripping the wood trim, stitched area, spokes, or other part of the steering wheel that does not have sen- sors. In situations such as the following, the hands off steering wheel alert may not operate and the steering assist function and lane centering function may operate even if the driver’s hands are off the steering wheel: ● If an object contacts the steering wheel. ● If a wide object or arms are held in front of the steering wheel. ■ Vehicle sway warning function When the system determines that the vehi- cle is swaying while the vehicle sway warn- ing function is operating, a buzzer sounds and a warning message urging the driver to rest and the symbol shown in the illustration are simultaneously displayed on the multi-information display. Depending on the vehicle and road condi- tions, the warning may not operate. |