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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

*Some models.

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  Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not 

operate normally.

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  Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.

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  If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.

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  When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.

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  Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser 

sensor (front).

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  Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from 

manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.

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  When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.

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  In the following cases, the laser sensor (front) may inadvertently determine that there is a 

vehicle ahead and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.

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  Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.

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  Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.

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  Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.

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  When passing through a toll gate.

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  When passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.

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  Plastic objects such as pylons.

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  Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.

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  Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.

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  When the system operates, the user is notified by the flashing Smart City Brake Support 

(SCBS) indicator light (red) and the active driving display

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  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) turns on when the system 

has a malfunction.

  Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21.

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