Lexus LS 500h 2019, Owner'S Manual

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296 4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Situations in which the system may not
operate properly
In some situations, such as the following, a
vehicle may not be detected by a front side
radar sensor, preventing the system from
operating properly:
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If the front end or side of an approaching
vehicle is small (sports cars, etc.)
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If the front end of an approaching vehicle
is low (low-slung sports cars, etc.)
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If the ground clearance of an approach-
ing vehicle is extremely high
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If the shape of an approaching vehicle is
unusual (tractors, motorcycles with side-
cars, etc.)
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If a vehicle suddenly enters the detection
area on the left or right in front of your
vehicle from a parking lot, etc.
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If an approaching vehicle moves sud-
denly (sudden steering, acceleration,
deceleration, etc.)
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When driving in inclement weather such
as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm
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After the hybrid system has been started
and the vehicle has not been driven for a
certain amount of time
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When driving on a road with a grade that
changes sharply (sharp incline/decline)
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When driving around a sharp curve or on
an undulating road
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If a vehicle is approaching from the left or
right of the front of your vehicle diago-
nally
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When a vehicle is approaching from the
left or right in front of your vehicle from
far away
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When there is an object between your
vehicle and an approaching vehicle
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When driving in a location where there
are objects which reflect radar, such as
guardrails, walls, vehicles, etc.
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When a group of vehicles which are close
together approach
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Immediately after the FCTA system has
been enabled
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If the PCS warning light illuminates and
a message is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be temporarily unavailable
or may be malfunctioning.
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