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BSD/RCTA
screen until the update is complete.
& BSD/RCTA approach indica-
tor 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
tected.
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.
NOTE
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 de-
. 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 con-
trol” FP164.
! BSD/RCTA approach warning buz-
zer (only when reversing)
S07BM0302
A warning buzzer sounds along with
flashing of the BSD/RCTA approach in-
dicator light to warn the driver of dangers.
The setting of the warning buzzer volume
can be changed by operating the combi-
nation meter display (color LCD). For
details, refer to “Menu screens” FP195.
! 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 neigh-
boring 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 ve-
hicles are approaching in a row.
– In low radius bends (tight bends or
– CONTINUED –
! 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.
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