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tected .
The indicator light will flash to warn the driver of dangers under the following conditions .
. While the indicator light is illuminating , if the turn signal lever is operated 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 seeing the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light under the following conditions . – When sunlight shines directly on it – When the headlight beams from a vehicle traveling behind shines directly on it . 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 ” FP177 .
! 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 center information display . For details , refer to “ Car settings ” FP226 ( 11.6-inch display models ).
! 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 ) – When there is a difference in height between your lane and the neighboring lane – Immediately after the BSD / RCTA is activated by touching “ BSD / RCTA ” – Immediately after the select lever is shifted to the “ R ” position – When extremely heavy cargo is loaded in the trunk or cargo area . During reversing , operation of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light and the warning buzzer may be delayed or the system may fail to issue these warnings under the following conditions . – When backing out of an angled parking space – When a large-sized vehicle is parked next to your vehicle ( That vehicle prevents the propagation of radar waves .) – When reversing on sloped roads – When reversing at a high speed
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