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7-19. BSW / RCTW s07bm
The BSW / RCTW consists of rear corner radar sensors with Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Warning.
These functions of BSW / RCTW 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 BSW / RCTW approach indicator light 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.
. When using a chassis dynamometer or free roller device, etc.
. When running the engine and making the wheels rotate while lifting up the vehicle
SYSTEM FEATURES s07bm01
BSW / RCTW consists of the following functions.
. To detect a vehicle in a blind spot on a neighboring lane or a vehicle approaching at high speed while driving the vehicle( Blind Spot Warning)
. To detect a vehicle approaching from the right or left while reversing the vehicle( Rear Cross Traffic Warning)
The system uses rear radar sensors for the following features.
NOTE
The BSW / RCTW radar sensor is approved under the radio wave related laws of each country. For details, refer to“ Certification for the BSW / RCTW” FP550.
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CAUTION
In the following cases, turn off the BSW / RCTW 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
Operating range
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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 BSW / RCTW ap-
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