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1. System set display with vehicle ahead

System operation

2. System set display without vehicle

 

WARNING

ahead

 

The Distance Control Assist system auto-

 

matically decelerates your vehicle to help

 

assist the driver to maintain a following

 

distance from the vehicle ahead. Manually

 

brake when deceleration is required to

 

maintain a safe distance upon sudden

 

braking by the vehicle ahead or when a

 

vehicle suddenly appears in front of you.

 

Always stay alert when using the DCA

 

system.

 

 

The Distance Control Assist (DCA) system helps assist the driver to keep a following distance to the vehicle ahead by braking and moving the accelerator pedal upward in the normal driving condition.

When a vehicle is detected ahead:

The vehicle ahead detection indicator comes on.

When vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead:

.If the drivers foot is not on the accelerator pedal, the system activates the brakes to decelerate smoothly as necessary. If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within the limitations of the system.

.If the drivers foot is on the accelerator pedal, the system moves the accelera- tor pedal upward to assist the driver to release the accelerator pedal.

When brake operation by driver is re- quired:

The system alerts the driver by a warning chime and blinking the vehicle ahead detection indicator. If the drivers foot is on the accelerator pedal after the warning, the system moves the accelerator pedal upward to assist the driver to switch to the

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