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Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA & Cruise control indicator S07AQ05 BSD/RCTA (if equipped) Refer to “Cruise control indicator” F3-31. & Cruise control set indicator S07AQ06 Refer to “Cruise control set indicator” F3- 32. S07BM The BSD/RCTA consists of rear radar 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 rever- sing safely by monitoring the rear and side areas of the vehicle. How- ever, you cannot rely on this system alone in assuring the safety during a lane change or reversing. Overcon- fidence 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 may be delayed or it may not operate 7-49 at all even when a vehicle is present in a neighboring lane or approach- ing from either side. The driver is responsible for paying attention to the rear and side areas of the vehicle. & System features S07BM01 BSD/RCTA consists of the following func- tions. . 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 has been certified by the radio wave related laws of the U.S. and Canada. When driving in other countries, certification of the country where the vehicle is driven must be obtained. For certification in the U.S. and Canada, refer to “Certifica- tion for the BSD/RCTA” F7-56. – CONTINUED –