Starting and operating/BSD/RCTA
! Limitations of the detectability of
RCTA
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Since the detectability of RCTA is limited,
the RCTA may not operate properly in
angled parking.
reversing the vehicle.
WARNING
An approaching vehicle (A) may not
be detected because the detection
range is limited by the parked vehi-
cle (B). Always be sure to check the
surroundings with your eyes when
& System operation
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! Operating conditions
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The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of the
following conditions are met.
. The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
. The BSD/RCTA warning indicator and
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator are turned off.
. The vehicle is driven at speeds above 7
mph (12 km/h) (except when reversing).
. The select lever is in the “R” position
(RCTA only).
Example 2
1) The detection range of the radar sensors
C) Vehicle that may be detected
Example 1
1) The detection range of the radar sensors
2) Area out of detection range of the radar
sensors
A) Vehicle that may not be detected
B) Parked vehicle
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NOTE
The system may detect that a vehicle
(C) is passing in front of your vehicle.
Always be sure to check the surround-
ings with your eyes when reversing the
vehicle.
The BSD/RCTA will not operate in the
following situations.
. The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator appears.
. The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10
km/h) even when the BSD/RCTA OFF
indicator does not appear (except when
reversing).
NOTE
. In the following cases, the BSD/
RCTA will stop operating and the BSD/
RCTA warning indicator will appear.
– When a malfunction occurs in the
system, including the BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light
. If the BSD/RCTA warning indicator
appears, exercise proper caution. For
details, refer to “BSD/RCTA warning
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