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280 4-5. Using the driving support systems HIGHLANDER HV_U correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system may not operate properly. ● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow ● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unsta- ble ● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly ● When driving on a road sur- rounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on a bridge ● While the vehicle speed is decreasing to the set speed after the vehicle accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal BSM (Blind Spot Moni- tor) The Blind Spot Monitor is a WARNING ■ Cautions regarding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your sur- roundings. plementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As the function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or seri- ous injury. correctly under certain condi- tions, the driver’s own visual con- firmation of safety is necessary. |