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may be delayed, or the warning buzzer may be delayed or inoperative, even if there is a vehicle traveling in a neighboring lane or approaching your vehicle from either side.
The driver is responsible for paying attention to the rear and side areas of the vehicle.
CAUTION
In the following cases, turn off the BSD / RCTA system. The system may not operate properly due to blocked radar waves.
. When towing a load
. When a bicycle carrier or other item is fitted to the rear of the vehicle
. When using a chassis dynamometer or free roller device, etc.
. When running the engine and making the wheels rotate while lifting up the vehicle
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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 following features.
NOTE
The BSD / RCTA radar sensor is approved under the radio wave related laws of each country. For details, refer to“ Certification for the BSD / RCTA” FP362.
! Blind Spot Detection( BSD)
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1 Operating range
The system notifies the driver of the presence of vehicles in its blind spot.
. If the system detects a vehicle in its blind spot, it warns the driver by illuminating the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light( s) on the outside mirror( s).
. If the driver operates the turn signal lever in the direction where the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light is illuminating, the system warns the driver of dangers by flashing the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light.
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Starting and Operating
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