warning TOYOTA PRIUS 2015 4.G Owner's Guide

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CAUTION
■To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control 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.
●Except on highways or expressways
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● 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.
● At entrances to expressways
● When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
● When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
● During emergency towing

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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes (or accelerator pedal) as necessary when any of the follow-
ing types of vehicles are in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles,
the approach warning ( P. 280) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious
accident may result.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
● Vehicles splashing up water or snow
■ Conditions under which the vehicle -to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
Apply the brakes (or accelerator pedal) as necessary in the following condi-
tions as the radar sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles a\
head,
and a fatal or serious accident may result:
● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

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Functions included in the LKA
Lane departure warning function
If the system judges th at the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it
alerts the driver using beeping, screen displays and a sensory
warning
* given via the steering wheel.
*: A slight steering torque is applied for a short period of time in the direc- tion of the center of the lane.
Lane keeping assist function
• This function will be active wh en the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode of the cruise control ( P. 273) is set with vehicle
speed above approximately 45 mph (72 km/h) and while the
lane departure warning function is active.
• When the lane keeping assist function is active, a slight steering torque will be applied, to help the driver maintain the vehicle
inside the lane.
The lane keeping assist function will be temporarily canceled if the steer-
ing wheel is not operated, or if you continue driving with your hands
lightly touching the steering wheel. ( P. 295)

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Operating conditions for each function
■ Lane departure warning function
●When the vehicle speed is a pproximately 30 mph (48 km/h) or
more
● When the lane width is more than approximately 9.1 ft. (2.8 m)
● When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius
of more than approximately 394 ft. (120 m)
■ Lane keeping assist function
●When the vehicle speed is between approximately 45 and 112
mph (72 and 180 km/h)
● When the vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode of the radar cruise
control is on, and the set vehicl e speed is approximately 45 mph
(72 km/h) or more (the functi on will not operate when the radar
cruise control is in set speed mode)
● When the lane width is between approximately 9.1 and 13.1 ft.
(2.8 and 4.0 m)
● When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius
of more than approximately 656 ft. (200 m)

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Indication on the multi-information display
When the LKA system is on, the lane line display and steering wheel
display are shown. Lane keeping assist function
operation indication
Steering wheel displayed:
Indicates that the function is cur-
rently operating. (If the lane
departure warning operates at
this time, the steering wheel
flashes.)
Steering wheel not displayed:
Indicates that the function is not
currently operating. (When the
lane keeping assist function is
canceled, the buzzer will beep
twice.)
Dynamic radar cruise control
display
Lane departure warning func-
tion indication (when solid
lines are shown):
The function has recognized lane
markers. (If the lane departure
warning operates at this time, the
lines flash.)
Lane departure warning func-
tion indication (when thin lines
are shown):
A lane marker is not recognized
by the system, or the LKA system
functions are temporarily can-
celed.

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■Temporary cancelation of the LKA system functions
If any of the following occurs, the LKA system functions will be temporarily
canceled. The functions will resume after the necessary operating conditions
have returned.
● The steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes.
● When the system detects no-handed driving. (The lane keeping assist
function will be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning
function will continue.)
● The turn signal lever is operated.
● The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system
functions. (The buzzer will beep twice when the lane keeping assist func-
tion is being canceled.)
● When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving. (The buzzer will
beep twice when the lane keeping assist function is being canceled.)
● The wiper switch is set on high speed mode. (The lane keeping assist
function will be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning
function will continue.)
● If the vehicle crosses a line for approximately half a minute or more. (The
lane keeping assist function will be temporarily canceled, but the lane
departure warning function will continue.)
● When the lane departure warning function is activated.
The lane departure warning function will not operate again for a several
seconds after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the lane
again.
■ The lane departure warning
It may be difficult to feel the sensory warning depending on the road condi-
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■No-handed driving warning
If the steering wheel is not operated for approximately 15 seconds on a
straight road or approximately 5 seconds on a curve, the buzzer will beep
twice, indicators on the multi-information display will flash, and the lane
keeping assist function will be temporarily canceled. If you drive the vehicle
with your hands lightly touching the steering wheel, this may also be
detected as no-handed driving.
■ After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LKA system functions may not be available and a warning message
(P. 524) will be displayed for a while after driving has started. In such
cases, turn the LKA system off and turn it on again after normal temperature
returns. When the temperature in the cabin decreases and the temperature
around the camera sensor ( P. 290) becomes suitable for its operation, the
functions will begin to operate.
■ If there are lane markers on only one side of the vehicle
The lane keeping assist function will not operate. Also, the lane departure
warning will not operate for the side on which lane markers could not be rec-
ognized.
■ Conditions in which the func tion may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, the LKA system functions may not operate, or it
may not be possible to ensure adequate performance. Also, the camera
sensor may be unable to recognize lane lines causing the lane departure
warning function to operate incorrectly, or the lane keeping assist function
may not operate properly. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth,
a crossing or before a ticket checkpoint
● When driving on a sharp curve
● When lanes are extremely narrow or extremely wide
● When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy
load or improper tire inflation pressure
● When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead
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●When the lane markers are yellow (These may be more difficult for the
system to recognize compared to white markers.)
● When the lane markers are broken, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement
marker” or stones
● When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
● When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers,
or if a shadow covers the lane markers
● When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
● When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
● When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as
the entrance to or exit from a tunnel
● When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly
into the camera lens
● When driving on roads that are branching or merging
● When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall,
standing water, etc.
● When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when
driving on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
● When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the
lenses, or when the headlights are misaligned
● When driving with a strong crosswind
● When driving on winding roads or roads that are uneven
● When driving on rough or unpaved roads
■ When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintain-
able.
■ Warning messages for LKA
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driving. (P. 521, 524)

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■Sounds and vibrati ons caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and
TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started, just after the vehicle begins to move, if the brake pedal
is depressed forcefully or repeatedly, or 1-2 minutes after the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
* Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid
system off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
*: If the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system (if equipped) cannot operate in this case, a warning message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
P. 5 1 1

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)
: If equipped
When the radar sensor detects possibility of a frontal collision, the
pre-collision systems such as the brakes and seat belts are automat-
ically engaged to lessen impact as well as vehicle damage.
■ Pre-collision seat belts (front seat belts only)
If the pre-collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable, the
pre-collision system will retract the seat belt before the collision occurs.
The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or
loses control of the vehicle. ( P. 112)
However, when the VSC system is disabled, the system will not oper-
ate in the event of skidding.
■ Pre-collision brake assist
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system applies
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is
depressed. The system may not warn the driver using a warning light,
warning display and buzzer when the system detects and judges brak-
ing operations.
■Pre-collision braking
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system warns
the driver using a warning light, warning display and buzzer. If the sys-
tem determines that a collision is unavoidable, the brakes are automat-
ically applied to reduce the collision speed. Pre-collision braking can be
disabled using the pre-collision braking off switch.