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& BSD / RCTA approach indicator light / warning buzzer
S07BM03
When the BSD / RCTA is active , the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light will operate to alert the driver when there are vehicles in the neighboring lanes . When reversing the vehicle , the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light and warning buzzer will operate to alert the driver that a vehicle is approaching from the left or right side .
! BSD / RCTA approach indicator light
S07BM0301
BSD / RCTA approach indicator light
It is mounted in each side of the outside mirrors .
The indicator light will illuminate when a vehicle approaching from behind is detected .
The indicator light will flash to warn the driver of dangers under the following conditions .
. While the indicator light illuminates , if you operate the turn signal lever toward the side in which this light turned on .
. When reversing the vehicle while the system detects a vehicle approaching from either side .
! BSD / RCTA approach indicator light dimming function
S07BM030101
When the headlights are turned on , the brightness of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light will be reduced .
NOTE
. You may have difficulty recognizing the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light under the following conditions . – When affected by direct sunlight – When affected by the headlight beams from the vehicles behind . While the illumination brightness control dial is in the fully upward position , even if the headlights are turned on , the brightness of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light will not be reduced . For details about the illumination brightness control dial , refer to “ Illumination brightness control ” F3-12 .
! BSD / RCTA approach warning buzzer ( only when reversing )
S07BM0302
A warning buzzer sounds along with flashing of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light to warn the driver of dangers .
The setting of the warning buzzer volume can be changed by operating the combination meter display ( color LCD ). For details , refer to “ Menu screens ” F3-40 .
! Safety tips regarding the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light / warning buzzer
S07BM0303
. In the following cases , operation of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light and the warning buzzer may be delayed or the system may fail to issue these warnings . – When a vehicle moves to the neighboring lane from a lane next to the neighboring lane – When driving on a steep incline or on repeated sharp uphill and downhill grades – When going beyond a pass – When both your vehicle and a vehicle driving on a neighboring lane are driving on the far side of each lane . – When several narrowly-spaced vehicles are approaching in a row – In low radius bends ( tight bends or when making turns at an intersection )
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