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7-20 . 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 of BSD / RCTA are the systems that detect objects and vehicles to the rear and draw 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 in changing lanes or reversing 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
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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 .
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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 rear corner radars for the following features .
NOTE
The BSD / RCTA radar sensor has been certified by radio wave-related laws applicable in the U . S . and other FCCcompliant countries , including Canada . When driving your vehicle in countries other than the U . S . and Canada , you must obtain certification for the country where you are driving the vehicle .
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For more information on certification in the U . S . and other FCC compliant countries , including Canada , refer to “ Certification for the BSD / RCTA ” FP413 .
! 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 indica-
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