Smart Cruise Control Vehicle Distance
To set Vehicle Distance
When Smart Cruise Control is ON, you can set and maintain the distance from the vehicle ahead of you without pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle distance changes as follows:
For example, if you drive at 90 km/h (56 mph), the distance maintain as follows:
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Distance 4 - approximately 52.5 m
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Distance 3 - approximately 40 m
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Distance 2 - approximately 32.5 m
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Distance 1 - approximately 25 m
The distance is set to the last set distance when the function is used for the first time after starting the engine.
When the lane ahead is clear:
The vehicle speed will maintain the set speed.
When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane:
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Your vehicle speed will slow down or speed up to maintain the selected distance.
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If the vehicle ahead speeds up, your vehicle will travel at a steady cruising speed after accelerating to the set speed.
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Vehicles appear in LCD display only if there is a front vehicle.
When using Smart Cruise Control :
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The warning chime sounds and the Vehicle Distance indicator blinks if the vehicle is unable to maintain the selected distance from the vehicle ahead.
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If the warning chime sounds, Depress brake pedal to actively adjust the vehicle speed, and the distance to the vehicle ahead.
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Even if the warning chime is not activated, always pay attention to the driving conditions to prevent dangerous situations from occurring.
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Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset the function warning sounds.
If the vehicle ahead (vehicle speed: less than 30 km/h (20 mph)) disappears to the next lane, the warning chime will sound and a message "Watch for surrounding vehicles" will appear. Adjust your vehicle speed for vehicles or objects that can suddenly appear in front of you by depressing the brake pedal.
Always pay attention to the road condition ahead.
In traffic situation
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In traffic, your vehicle will stop if the vehicle ahead of you stops. Also, if the vehicle ahead of you starts moving, your vehicle will start as well. However, if the vehicle stops for more than 3 seconds, you must depress the accelerator pedal or push up the switch (RES+) or push down the switch (SET-) to start driving.
If you push Smart Cruise Control switch (RES+ or SET-) while Auto Hold and advanced Smart Cruise Control is operating the Auto Hold will be released regardless of accelerator pedal operation and the vehicle will start to move. The AUTO HOLD indicator changes from green to white. (if equipped with EPB (Electronic Parking Brake))