5-4 . Using the driving support systems
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System components
Turning the RCTA function on / off
Meter control switches
Turning the RCTA function on / off . Outside rear view mirror indicators When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected , both outside rear view mirror indicators will flash .
Multimedia display
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected , the RCTA icon ( �P . 326 ) for the detected side will be displayed on the multimedia display . This illustration shows an example of a vehicle approaching from both sides of the vehicle .
Driving assist information indicator When the RCTA is off , “ Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF ” will be displayed on the multi-information display .
The RCTA can be enabled / disabled on of the multi-information display . ( �P . 154 )
When the RCTA function is off , the driving assist information indicator ( �P . 148 ) will illuminate . At this time , “ Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF ” will be displayed on the multi-information display . Each time the power switch is turned to ON , the RCTA function is enabled .
■ Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight , the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see .
■ Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises , such as high audio volume .
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RCTA function
■ Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence of such vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer .
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Driving