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The SCBS is a system which operates in response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not be
able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or pedestrians.

CAUTION

In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:

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The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle.

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The vehicle is on a chassis roller.

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When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off-road.

Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system Operation on page 4-127 on
how to turn off the SCBS system.

NOTE

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The SCBS system will operate under the following conditions.

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The engine is running.

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The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system warning light
(amber) does not illuminate.

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(Rear-end collision warning)

The vehicle speed is about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).

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(Brake control (Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) brake))

The vehicle speed is about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).

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The SCBS system is not turned off.

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Under the following conditions, the SCBS system may not operate normally:

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The SCBS system will not operate if the driver is deliberately performing driving
operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).

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

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The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as wet roads or icy or snow-bound
roads.

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The braking performance is adversely affected due to cold temperatures or wet brakes.

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The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

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The accelerator pedal is depressed.

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The brake pedal is depressed.

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The steering wheel is being operated.

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The selector lever is being operated.

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