Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 69

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Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:

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Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.

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Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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VSC is activated.

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TRAC is activated for a period of time.

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When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

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Pre-collision braking is activated.

If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in vehicle to vehicle
distance control mode, a brake system operation sound may be heard from
the engine compartment. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message
is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the
instructions.

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When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the
brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (

→P. 283) may not be activated.

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Vehicles that cut in suddenly

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Vehicles traveling at low speeds

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Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)

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Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
detecting of the sensor

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When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)

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Preceding vehicle has an extremely
high ground clearance

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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelera-
tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system
may not operate properly.

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When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

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When the road curves or when the
lanes are narrow

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When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable

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Meter display

Set speed
Indicators

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Operation switches

“+ RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“- SET” switch

Cruise control

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: If equipped

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.

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