Starting and operating / BSD / RCTA 7-63
BSD / RCTA ( if equipped )
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The BSD / RCTA consists of rear corner radars with Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert .
These functions enable the system to detect objects or vehicles to the rear , drawing attention to the driver when changing a lane or when driving in reverse .
WARNING
The driver is responsible for driving safely . Always be sure to check the surroundings with your eyes when changing lanes or reversing the vehicle .
The system is designed to assist the driver to change lanes or reverse safely by monitoring the rear and side areas of the vehicle . However , you cannot rely on this system alone in assuring the safety during a lane change or reversing . Overconfidence in this system could result in an accident and lead to serious injury or death . Since the system operation has various limitations , the flashing or illumination of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light 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 .
& System features
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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 . and Canada . When driving in other countries , certification of the country where the vehicle is driven must be obtained . For certification in the U . S . and Canada , refer to “ Certification for the BSD / RCTA ” F7-70 .
! Blind Spot Detection ( BSD )
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1 ) Operating range
The system warns the driver of dangers as follows .
. If the system detects a vehicle existing in the blind spot , the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light ( s ) on the outside mirror ( s ) will illuminate .
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