Toyota Prius 2018, Owner'S Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
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To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range activation
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range off using the
“ON-OFF” button when not in use.
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Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range in any of the
following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
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Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, 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 steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
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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 sen-
sors from detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
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When there is rain, snow, etc. on the front surface of the radar sensor or
camera sensor
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In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and decel-
eration
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During emergency towing
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When an approach warning buzzer is heard often