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Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA may be delayed or it may not operate at all even when a vehicle is present in a neighboring lane or approaching from either side. The driver is responsible for paying attention to the rear and side areas of the vehicle. 7-49 ! Lane Change Assist (LCA) ! Blind Spot Detection (BSD) & System features BSD/RCTA consists of the following functions. . To detect a vehicle in a blind spot on an adjacent lane or a vehicle approaching at high speed while driving the vehicle (Blind Spot Detection) . To detect a vehicle approaching from the right or left while reversing the vehicle (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) The system uses radar sensors for the above functions. NOTE The BSD/RCTA radar sensor has been certified by the radio wave related laws of the U.S. When driving in other countries, certification of the country where the vehicle is driven must be obtained. For certification in the U.S., refer to “Certification for the BSD/ RCTA” F7-55. 1) Operating range The system warns the driver of dangers as follows. . If the system detects vehicles in the driver’s blind spots, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will illuminate. . If the driver operates the turn signal lever to the side where the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminated, the corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will flash. 1) Operating range The system warns the driver of dangers as follows. . If the system detects vehicles approaching at high speeds in the neighboring lanes, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will illuminate. . If the driver operates the turn signal lever to the side where the BSD/RCTA approach indicator light is illuminated, the corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator light will flash. – CONTINUED –