Emergency Steering
OCV105032N

A: Emergency Steering

To warn the driver that emergency steering will be assisted, the emergency steering warning light () blinking, warning message will appear on the cluster, an audible warning will sound and the steering wheel will vibrate.

The warning light on the outside rear view mirror will appear when the vehicle on both lanes is detected from the rear. Steering will be assisted to avoid collision.

Emergency Steering may activate under following conditions:

  • Your speed is approximately 25-90 mph (40-145 km/h).

  • The lane changing vehicle or powered two-wheeler speed

WARNING

  • Lane-Change Side function does not operate if the lane changing vehicle or powered two-wheeler is stopped.

  • The detection range of the front-corner and rear-corner radars is based on the standard road width of ordinary roads. On narrow roads, warnings may be triggered by a vehicle or powered two-wheeler driving in the next lane. Conversely, on wide roads, radars may fail to recognize a vehicle or powered two-wheeler driving in the next lane and not issue warnings.

  • The Lane-Change Side function deactivates in the following situations:

    • You drive more than a certain distance into the next lane.

    • You move away from the direction where there is a risk of collision.

    • You turn the steering wheel rapidly.

    • You engage the brake pedal.

    • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist activates.

  • After the Lane-Change Side function is triggered or after you change lanes, be sure to move into the center of the lane. If you continue to drive along the edge of the lane, the Lane-Change Side function may deactivate.

NOTE

  • If an additional accident is expected due to emergency steering, only a collision warning will be issued to notify of the danger.

  • In a left-hand drive vehicle, a collision warning may sound when turning left. In a right-hand drive vehicle, a collision warning may sound when turning right.