CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off
to prevent an unexpected operation.
The vehicle is being towed or when
towing another vehicle.
The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
When driving on rough roads such as in
areas of dense grass or off-road.
See the next page on how to turn off the
system.
Refer to Stopping the Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System Operation on page
4-155.
Operation conditions
The SBS operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
The ignition is switched ON.
The SBS is on.
The i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light is not turned
on.
(Object is vehicle ahead)
The vehicle speed is about 4 km/h (2
mph) or higher.
(Object is a pedestrian or bicycle)
The vehicle speed is between about 10
to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph).
The DSC does not operate.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the SBS
may not operate.
If there is the possibility of hitting only
a part of a vehicle or obstruction
ahead.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
When the driver deliberately performs
driving operations (accelerator
operation, steering wheel operation).
The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The brake pedal is being depressed.
The steering wheel is being operated.
The selector lever is being shifted.
The turn signal lever is being
operated.
When warnings and messages, such
as a dirty windshield, related to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or
front radar sensor are being displayed
on the multi-information display.
The SBS may operate under the
following conditions.
There is an object in the road at the
entrance to a curve (including
guardrails and snow banks).
Passing an approaching vehicle while
rounding a curve.
When crossing a narrow bridge, and
passing through low gates, narrow
gates, car washing machines, or
tunnels.
When passing through a toll gate.
When entering an underground
parking area.
There is a metal object, bump, or a
protruding object on the road.
If you suddenly come close to a
vehicle ahead.
There is an animal, wall, or tree.
Notifies the driver with a warning
indication on the multi-information
display and the active driving display
(vehicles with active driving display)
while the system is operating.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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