5-4. Using the driving support systems
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BSM( Blind Spot Monitor)
System components
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sensors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when changing lanes.
WARNING
n Cautions regarding the use of the system
lThe driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings.
lThe Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As the function cannot judge if it is safe to
change lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’ s own visual
confirmation of safety is necessary.
A Multimedia display
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on / off.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator( �P. 134) on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator will flash and a buzzer will sound.
Driving assist information indicator
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is turned off. At this time, a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
nOutside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
nBuzzer
If the volume setting of the audio
system is high or the surrounding area is loud, it may be difficult to
hear the buzzer.
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Driving