340 5-4. Using the driving support systems
Safe Exit Assist System components
The safe exit assist( with door opening control) is a system that uses rear side radar sensors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper to help occupants judge if an approaching vehicle or bicycle may collide with a door when exiting or cancel opening of a door, to help reduce the possibility of a collision.
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 safe exit assist is a supplementary system that, when the vehicle is stopped, informs occupants of the existence of approaching vehicles and bicycles. As this system alone cannot be used to judge safety, over-reliance on this system
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
In certain situations, this system may not function to its fullest extent. Therefore it is necessary
for the occupants to visually check for safety directly and using the mirrors.
A
Multimedia display Turning the safe exit assist on / off.
B Outside rear view mirror indicators
When a vehicle or bicycle which may collide with a door( other than the back door) when opened is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicator( �P. 136) on the detected side will illuminate. If the door on the detected side is open, or opening of the door is canceled, the outside rear view mirror indicator will blink.
C Multi-information display
If collision with a door is likely and the door is opened or opening of the door is canceled, the door will be displayed on the multi-information display. Also, if a door is opened when an outside rear view mirror indicator is illuminated, a