Precaution For Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control Mode

Listed below are the system limitations for the ICC system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death.

• The ICC system is primarily intended for use on straight, dry, open roads with light traffic. It is not advisable to use the ICC system in city traffic or congested areas.
• The ICC system does not adapt automatically to road conditions. This system should be used in evenly flowing traffic. Do not use the system on roads with sharp curves, or on icy roads, in heavy rain or in fog.
• As there is a performance limit to the distance control function, never rely solely on the ICC system. This system does not correct careless, inattentive or absentminded driving, or overcome poor visibility in rain, fog, or other bad weather. Decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal, depending on the distance to the vehicle ahead and the surrounding circumstances in order to maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
• If the vehicle ahead comes to a stop, the vehicle decelerates to a standstill within the limitations of the system. The system cancels once it judges that the vehicle has come to a standstill and sound a warning chime. To prevent the vehicle from moving, the driver must depress the brake pedal.
• Always pay attention to the operation of the vehicle and be ready to manually control the proper following distance. The ICC system may not be able to maintain the selected distance between vehicles (following distance) or selected vehicle speed under some circumstances.
• The system may not detect the vehicle ahead in certain road or weather conditions. To avoid accidents, never use the ICC system under the following conditions:
  • On roads where the traffic is heavy or there are sharp curves
  • On slippery road surfaces such as on ice or snow, etc.
  • During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.)
  • When rain, snow or dirt clings to the bumper around the distance sensor
  • On steep downhill roads (the vehicle may go beyond the set vehicle speed and frequent braking may result in overheating the brakes)
  • On repeated uphill and downhill roads
  • When traffic conditions make it difficult to keep a proper distance between vehicles because of frequent acceleration or deceleration
  • Interference by other radar sources
• Do not use the ICC system if you are towing a trailer. The system may not detect a vehicle ahead.
• In some road or traffic conditions, a vehicle or object can unexpectedly come into the sensor detection zone and cause automatic braking. Always stay alert and avoid using the ICC system where not recommended in this service information.