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Handling Precaution
 
 
PRECAUTIONS FOR SIDE RADAR
Refer to Precautions for Blind Spot WarningHandling Precaution.
 
 
PRECAUTIONS FOR ACTIVE BLIND SPOT ASSIST
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the ABSA system could result in serious injury or death.
  • The ABSA system is not a replacement for proper driving procedures and is not designed to prevent contact with vehicles or objects. When changing lanes, always use the side and rear mirrors and turn and look in the direction the vehicle moves to ensure it is safe to change lanes. Never rely solely on the ABSA system.
  • There is a limitation to the detection capability of the radar. Not every moving object or vehicle is detected. Using the ABSA system under some road, ground, lane marker, traffic or weather conditions could lead to improper system operation. Always rely on own operation to avoid accidents.
Listed below are the system limitations for the ABSA system. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death.
  • The ABSA system cannot detect all vehicles under all conditions.
  • The radar sensors may not be able to detect and activate ABSA when certain objects are present such as:
    • Pedestrians, bicycles, animals.
    • Vehicles such as motorcycles, low height vehicles, or high ground clearance vehicles.
    • Vehicles remaining in the detection zone when the driver accelerates from a stop.
    • Oncoming vehicles.
    • A vehicle merging into an adjacent lane at a speed approximately the same as the vehicle.
    • A vehicle approaching rapidly from behind.
    • A vehicle which own vehicle overtakes rapidly.
    • A vehicle that passes through the detection zone quickly.
  • The radar sensor’s detection zone is designed based on a standard lane width. When driving in a wider lane, the radar sensors may not detect vehicles in an adjacent lane. When driving in a narrow lane, the radar sensors may detect vehicles driving two lanes away.
  • The radar sensors are designed to ignore most stationary objects, however objects such as guardrails, walls, foliage and parked vehicles may occasionally be detected. This is a normal operation condition.
  • The following conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles:
    • Severe weather
    • Road spray
    • Ice/frost/dirt build-up on the vehicle
  • Do not attach stickers (including transparent material), install accessories or apply additional paint near the radar sensors. These conditions may reduce the ability of the radar to detect other vehicles.
  • The camera may not detect lane markers in the following situations and the ABSA system may not operate properly.
    • On roads where there are multiple parallel lane markers; lane markers that are faded or not painted clearly; yellow painted lane markers; nonstandard lane markers; lane markers covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
    • On roads where discontinued lane markers are still detectable.
    • On roads where there are sharp curves.
    • On roads where there are sharply contrasting objects, such as shadows, snow, water, wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after road repairs.
    • On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
    • When the vehicle’s traveling direction does not align with the lane markers.
    • When traveling close to the vehicle ahead, which obstructs the lane camera unit detection range.
    • When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the windshield in front of a lane camera unit.
    • When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or if aiming is not adjusted properly.
    • When strong light enters a lane camera unit. (For example: light directly shines on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
    • When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (For example: when the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
  • Do not use the ABSA system under the following conditions because the system may not function properly.
    • During bad weather. (For example: rain, fog, snow, etc.)
    • When driving on slippery roads, such as on ice or snow, etc.
    • When driving on winding or uneven roads.
    • When there is a lane closure due to road repairs.
    • When driving in a makeshift or temporary lane.
    • When driving on roads where the lane width is too narrow.
    • When driving with a tire that is not within normal tire conditions (for example, tire wear, low tire pressure, installation of spare tire, tire chains, nonstandard wheels).
    • When the vehicle is equipped with non-original steering parts or suspension parts.
    • When towing a trailer or other vehicle.
  • Excessive noise (for example, audio system volume, open vehicle window) interferes with the chime sound, and it may not be heard.