Owner`s manual

distance between vehicles
because of frequent accel-
eration or deceleration.
DRIVING WITH INTELLIGENT
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
Always pay attention to the operation of the
vehicle and be ready to manually control the
proper following distance. The Intelligent
Cruise Control system may not be able to
maintain the selected distance between ve-
hicles (following distance) or selected vehicle
speed under some circumstances.
The ICC system uses a sensor located on the
front of the vehicle to detect vehicles ahead.
The sensor mainly detects the signals returned
from the reflectors on a vehicle ahead. The
ICC system may not be able to maintain the
selected distance if the sensor cannot detect
the reflector from the vehicle ahead when:
O the reflector is positioned high on the
vehicle (trailer, etc.).
O the reflector is covered with dirt.
O snow or road spray from other vehicles
reduces the sensor’s visibility.
O dense exhaust or other smoke (black
smoke) from other vehicles reduces the
sensor’s visibility.
O if the reflector on the vehicle ahead is
missing, damaged or covered.
O if excessively heavy baggage is loaded in
the rear seat or the cargo area of your
vehicle.
The ICC system is designed to automatically
detect when the sensor is dirty or obstructed.
If dirt is detected on the sensor, the system is
automatically canceled. If the sensor is cov-
ered with ice, a transparent or translucent
vinyl bag, etc., the ICC system may not detect
them. If so, the ICC system may not cancel
and may not be able to maintain the selected
following distance. Clean the sensor regularly.
The ICC system is designed to maintain a
selected distance and match the speed of a
slower vehicle ahead; the system decelerates
the vehicle as necessary. However, the ICC
system can only apply up to 25% of the
vehicles total braking power. Because of this,
the ICC system should only be used when
traffic conditions allow vehicle speeds to
remain fairly constant or vehicle speeds
change gradually. If a vehicle moves into the
lane ahead or if a vehicle ahead rapidly
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