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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

*Some models.

Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)

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The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between your 

vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is about 30 

km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely than 

what is appropriate for maintaining distance between the vehicles according to the vehicle 

speed, a notification in the active driving display is indicated to advise you to keep a safe 

distance from the vehicle ahead.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) and always 

drive carefully:

The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) provides advice for safer driving and 

notifies the driver of a recommended, safer distance to maintain with a vehicle ahead. 

The ability to detect a vehicle ahead is limited depending on the type of vehicle ahead, 

the weather conditions, and the traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator and brake 

pedals are not operated correctly it could lead to an accident. Always verify the safety of 

the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a 

safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

NOTE

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  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operates when all of the following 

conditions are met:

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  The ignition is switched ON.

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  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) is on.

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  The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).

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  The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).

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  The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.

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  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) may also operate in the presence of 

motorcycles and bicycles.

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  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) system may not operate normally 

under the following conditions:

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  The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.

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  The vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed.

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  The system does not operate with the following objects:

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  Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.

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  Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

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