DESCRIPTION

The millimeter wave radar sensor emits radar beams toward an object in front and measures the distance and direction of the object by receiving the beam reflections. Based on the reflections, the sensor calculates the difference in speed between your own vehicle and the object in front. This data is transmitted to the driving support ECU.

HINT:

The millimeter wave radar sensor monitors the millimeter wave circuit activation by itself. This DTC is output when one of the following occurs: 1) the monitor is malfunctioning, 2) an EEPROM error is detected, 3) a voltage error is detected, and 4) the radar sensor is not adjusted. When raindrops or snowflakes strike the millimeter wave radar sensor face, the distance between the vehicle in front and your own vehicle cannot be measured correctly. The dynamic radar cruise control system functions by detecting the beam reflections from the vehicle directly in front. In the following cases, the system may not be able to detect the vehicle in front and may not properly maintain the correct vehicle-to-vehicle distance:

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When the millimeter wave radar sensor is replaced with a new one, adjustment of the radar sensor beam axis must be performed (See page ).

PROCEDURE

(a) Adjust the millimeter wave radar sensor (See page ).

NEXT

(a) Clear the DTCs (See page ).

(b) Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

HINT:

If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.

(1) Drive the vehicle at a speed of 50 km/h (30 mph) or more.

(2) Turn the cruise control main switch on.

(c) Check for DTCs (See page ).

Result

A

END

B

REPLACE MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR