5-4 . Using the driving support systems
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RCTA ( Rear Cross Traffic Alert )
System components
The RCTA function uses the BSM rear side radar sensors installed behind the rear bumper . This function is intended to assist the driver in checking areas that are not easily visible when backing up .
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 RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle .
As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain
conditions , the driver ’ s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary .
Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury .
■ To ensure the system can operate properly
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Meter control switches
Operate the meter control switches to enable / disable the RCTA function on the multi-information display .
Outside rear view mirror indicators If a vehicle is detected as approaching from the left or right behind the vehicle , both outside rear view mirror indicators ( �P . 150 ) will blink and a buzzer will sound .
Multimedia display
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected , the RCTA icon ( �P . 352 ) 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 . * : Depending on the vehicle grade
and equipped options , the actual screen may be different from this illustration .
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Driving