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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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The BSM function is operational when
● The BSM function is turned on
● Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).
■ The BSM function will detect a vehicle when
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A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
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Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
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Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
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Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
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Following vehicles that are in the same lane
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Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle
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: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.
■ Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly
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The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
• When ice or mud, etc., is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water,
snow, etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the
detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip
on the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far
away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM function is turned on