& BSD / RCTA approach indicator light / warning buzzer
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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
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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
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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” ☞3-12.
Starting and operating / BSD / RCTA 7-53
! BSD / RCTA approach warning buzzer( only when reversing)
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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” ☞3-39.
! Safety tips regarding the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light / warning buzzer
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. 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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