Lexus 2012 RX450h, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION
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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious accident may
result:
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When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
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When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment etc.)
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When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
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When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
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When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
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To ensure the radar sensor functions correctly
Do not do the following to the sensor or grille as doing so may cause the sensor not
to function correctly and could result in an accident:
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Sticking or attaching anything to them
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Leaving them dirty
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Disassembling or subjecting them to strong shocks
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Modifying or painting them
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Replacing them with non-genuine parts