Lexus 2015 NX 200t, Owner'S Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
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Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
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Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclers, etc.
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In heavy traffic
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On roads with sharp bends
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On winding roads
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On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
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On sharp inclines or declines
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
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Roads with continuous inclines and declines
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At entrances to freeways and highways
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When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors from
detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
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When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
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When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
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When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the brake pedal
when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the accelerator pedal when
acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the approach
warning ( → P. 237) will not be activated, which may lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
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Vehicles that cut in suddenly
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Vehicles traveling at low speeds
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Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane
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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)
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Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
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When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the detecting of
the sensor