The Leading Vehicle Departure Alert system alerts the driver of the departure of the vehicle in front when the vehicle is stopped and the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system is operating.
System Setting and Operation
System setting
The Leading Vehicle Departure Alert can be activated from the User Settings menu in the cluster LCD display by following the procedure below.
1. Set the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select 'User Settings → Driver Assistance → Leading Vehicle Departure Alert' in the cluster LCD display.
The system stops operation when the setting is deactivated. However, if the engine is turned off then on again, the system maintains the previous state.
System standby

Use switch or pedal to accelerate
While the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system is operating, your vehicle stops behind the vehicle in front when it stops. The message shown above is displayed on the cluster within 3 seconds after the stop and the system will be in the standby position.
System operation

Leading vehicle is driving away
If the driver does not take action for a certain period of time after the vehicle in front departs, the message shown above is displayed on the cluster.
The vehicle departs automatically if the accelerator pedal is depressed or RES + or SET - toggle switch is pushed up or down when there is a vehicle in front.
The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system is deactivated if the accelerator pedal is depressed or RES + or SET - toggle switch is pushed up or down when there is no vehicle in front.
WARNING
Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before departure.
The Smart Cruise Control system may have limits to its ability to detect distance to the vehicle ahead due to road and traffic conditions. On curves The Smart Cruise Control system may not detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and then your vehicle could accelerate to the set speed.
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