Tips for Using Toyota DRCC on the Road
If you are like most people, the minute you hit the highway you set your cruise control and let the miles fly by. This system makes driving easier and more efficient. Toyota has expanded on this idea by creating the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Under the Toyota Safety Sense™ system, this feature has much to offer in terms of keeping drivers safe and reducing collisions. To learn how to operate this system and some additional tips, keep reading.
What Should I Know About Toyota Dynamic Radar Cruise Control?
The Toyota Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is just as easy to use as cruise control. The system will only operate when the cruise control speed is set higher then 28 miles per hour. However, the system will adjust speeds between 25-110 miles per hour. The device utilizes a millimeter-wave radar and front sensor to control the distance between your Toyota and a proceeding vehicle. If a proceeding vehicle is detected as going slower, once the vehicle has reached the long, medium, or short pre-set distance, the Toyota will adjust its speed to match the proceeding vehicle. Once the proceeding vehicle is out of range, the Toyota will return to its initial cruise control speed.
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Steps to Activate Toyota DRCC
- Click the On-Off button on the end of the right stalk
- Reach your desired speed & then press the stalk down
- Speed can be increased/decreased by clicking the stalk up/down, respectively
- Press DRCC button on the steering wheel to adjust follow distances
- Choose between Long, Medium, or Short distances
- To cancel DRCC, pull the stalk toward you or press the brake pedal
- To resume DRCC & return to the previous set speed, press the stalk upward
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Additional Tips on the Toyota Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
There are some tips you will want to keep in mind when utilizing DRCC. There are five conditions in which this system will not operate. The first is when visibility in the front of the vehicle is poor due to bad weather. Next, if there is something on the sensor—such as mud, ice, or bugs—the system will not work. If you are driving on a curved road where the turn length is narrow, the system will turn off. If the leading vehicle is pulling an empty trailer, has a narrow rear surface area, or is a motorcycle, the system will not work. It is important to keep these things in mind as you drive and utilize DRCC.
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