304 5-4 . Using the driving support systems
BSM ( Blind Spot Monitor )
System components
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sensors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when changing lanes .
WARNING
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving . Always drive safely , taking care to observe your surroundings .
●The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot . Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor . As the function cannot judge if it is safe to
change lanes , over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury .
As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions , the driver ’ s own visual
confirmation of safety is necessary .
Meter control switches
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on / off .
Outside rear view mirror indicators When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot , the outside rear view mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate . If the turn signal lever is operated toward the detected side , the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes .
Driving assist information indicator Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is turned off . At this time , “ Blind Spot Monitor OFF ” will be displayed on the multi-information display .
■ Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight , the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult
to see .
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized . ( �P . 578 )