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4-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
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The BSM function is operational when
The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met:
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The BSM function is on.
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The shift lever is in a position other than R.
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The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
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The BSM function will detect a vehicle when
The BSM function will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the fol-
lowing situations:
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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 traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle
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: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.
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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 situa-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between
each vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle
is changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same
speed as your vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips
in the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces