ROAD SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM


  1. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS


    1. The main components in the RSA have the following functions.

      Item Function
      Forward Recognition Camera Monocular Camera Sensor Captures road signs.
      Forward Recognition Camera ECU Performs RSA system control based on information of road signs captured by the monocular camera.
      Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Assembly detects object information and sends signal to forward recognition camera.
      Combination Meter Assembly Multi-information Display

      • Displays road signs recognized by the forward recognition camera.

      • The RSA system can be turned on and off through the settings tab.
      Main Display Displays road signs recognized by the forward recognition camera.*1
      Multi Buzzer Sounds for speed limit exceeded and no overtaking notifications.*2
      Steering Pad Switch Assembly Meter Control Switch Sends a multi-information operating signal to the forward recognition camera.
      Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU Sends a shift position signal to the forward recognition camera.
      Brake Booster with Master Cylinder Assembly Skid Control ECU Sends a vehicle speed signal from the speed sensor to the forward recognition camera.
      Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) Sends country specification information signals to the forward recognition camera.
      Airbag ECU Assembly Yawrate Sensor Detects the yaw rate and lateral/longitudinal deceleration of the vehicle and transmits the signal to the forward recognition camera.
      Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly Sends the outside temperature signal to the forward recognition camera.

      *1: Road sign appears in the main display when driving assist information tab is not selected.

      *2: The threshold can be adjusted to 1 of 3 levels through the customization function

  2. FUNCTION


    1. The RSA system recognizes the following traffic signals using the forward recognition camera.

      Tech Tips

      A non-official (not meeting the vienna convertion) or a recently introduced trafific sign may not be recognized.

      Category Sign Type Example of Recognizable Sign
      Speed Limit Round maximum speed limit/End of speed limit A01RGN4
      No Overtaking No overtaking/End of no overtaking A01RGIW
      Supplemental Signs Road condition signs Ramp Way A01RGB6
      Rain A01RGST
      Wet A01RGCK
      Ice A01RGXW
      End of Prohibition A01RGY5

    2. The RSA system recognizes the following traffic signals using the forward recognition camera.

      Category Display Example Details
      Speed Limit Related A01RGHJ

      • Informs the driver of the maximum speed limit of the currently driven road.

      • The displayed sign reflects the speed limit on the recognized sign.
      No Overtaking Related A01RGV7 Informs the driver when they are in a no overtaking zone on the currently driven road.
      All Canceled (All restrictions canceled. Return to default road regulations.) A01RGY5 Informs the driver when all applicable prohibitions, such as speed limit and no overtaking, have ended.
      Speed Limit with Supplemental Sign Related Ramp Way A01RGFJ Informs the driver of the ramp way direction. However, this item is not displayed when making a lane change without operating the turn signal light.
      Rain A01RGKR A01RGQ3 Informs the driver of the maximum speed limit on the currently driven road when it is raining or the road surface is wet.
      Speed Limit with Supplemental Sign Related Ice A01RGD4 Informs the driver of the maximum speed limit on the currently driven road when there is accumulated snow or ice.
      Blank A01RGJN The display is blank when the system is unable to recognize a supplemental sign.

    3. Notification functions are used in the RSA system which invert the colors of displayed signs, flash signs, etc. to notify the driver.

      Tech Tips

      Depending on the situation, traffic environment (traffic direction, speed, unit) may be detected incorrectly and a warning display may not operate properly.


      1. Speed Limit Exceeded Notification


        • While a speed limit sign is displayed, if the actual vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit plus a designated threshold*, the colors of the displayed sign are inverted. For example, if the threshold is set to 5 km/h and the speed limit sign is 60 km/h, the colors of the displayed sign are inverted when the actual vehicle speed exceeds 65 km/h. Furthermore, the system also inverts a speed limit sign with supplemental sign in the same way. However, the system does not invert the colors of the supplemental sign.

        • The buzzer may be set to sound during notifications through the customization function. However, if a speed limit recognized from a speed limit with supplemental sign is exceeded, the buzzer does not sound.

        • This notification is judged according to the speed units estimated by the monocular camera sensor. When moving to a region with different speed units, notifications may be incorrectly issued until learning is complete. (The user can change speed units of the meter for the given region, therefore displays and notifications can be correctly issued directly after moving to a region with different speed units.)

          Tech Tips

          *: The threshold can be adjusted to 1 of 3 levels through the customization function.

        Notification Method Display Example
        Inverted Display A01RGMW

      2. No Overtaking Notification


        • While a no overtaking sign is displayed, if the system detects that the vehicle is attempting to overtake another vehicle, the system flashes the displayed sign.

        • The buzzer may be set to sound during notifications through the customization function.

        Notification Method Display Example
        Flashing Display A01RGRT

    4. The RSA can be turned on or off through the settings tab of the multi-information display.

    5. A customization function is used for the RSA, which allows settings such as the notification method and level for exceeding the speed limit to be changed. Setting changes are made through the customization tab of the multi-information display. Refer to the Repair Manual for details.

  3. SYSTEM CONTROL


    1. RSA Control Pattern 1


      1. After a road sign is recognized by the forward recognition camera and the vehicle passes by, the sign is displayed on the multi-information display.

      2. While a sign is displayed on the multi-information display or main display, if a new road sign is not recognized within a specified distance, display of the current sign is turned off.

        A01RGUHE03
        *1 Road Sign Recognized
        *2 Specified Distance Driven
        *3 Sign Display Off
        *4 Sign Display On

    2. RSA Control Pattern 2


      1. When the power switch is turned off while a sign is displayed on the multi-information display, the same sign is displayed when the power switch is turned ON again.

        A01RGFVE04
        *1 Power Switch off
        *2 Power Switch on
        *3 Sign Display On

    3. RSA Control Pattern 3


      1. While a sign is displayed on the multi-information display, the sign is turned off when turning left or right onto a new road.

        Tech Tips

        The driving behavior (turning, lane change, etc) is judged in correctly by the system.

        A01RGG0E01
        *1 Road Sign Recognized
        *2 Sign Display Off
        *3 Sign Display On

  4. DIAGNOSIS


    1. If a malfunction is detected in the RSA system the forward recognition camera. cancels the RSA, sounds the buzzer in the combination meter assembly, and displays a message on the multi-information display to inform the driver of the malfunction.

    2. At the same time, the malfunction is stored in memory as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). When a Global TechStream (GTS) is connected to the DLC3, the DTC can be read. For details, refer to the Repair Manual.