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NOTE
. When your vehicle indicator is turned off or your vehicle is reversing, the meter display will not display the vehicle detected in adjacent lane indicator.
. When the EyeSight system is malfunctioning or is not functioning temporarily, the vehicle detected in adjacent lane indicator is displayed even if your vehicle indicator is not shown.
! BSD / RCTA approach indicator light dimming function s07bm030101
When the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light will be reduced.
NOTE
. You may have difficulty seeing the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light under the following conditions. – When sunlight shines directly on it
– When the headlight beams from a vehicle traveling behind shines directly on it
. While the illumination brightness control dial is in the fully upward position, even if the headlights are turned on, the brightness of the
BSD / RCTA approach indicator light will not be reduced. For details about the illumination brightness control dial, refer to“ Illumination Brightness Control” FP149.
! BSD / RCTA approach warning buzzer( only when reversing) s07bm0302
A warning buzzer sounds along with flashing of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light to warn the driver of dangers.
The setting of the warning buzzer volume can be changed by operating the center information display. For details, refer to“ Car settings” FP200.
! Safety tips regarding the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light / warning buzzer s07bm0303
. In the following cases, operation of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light and the warning buzzer may be delayed or the system may fail to issue these warnings. – When a vehicle moves to the neighboring lane from a lane next to the neighboring lane
– When driving on a steep incline or on repeated sharp uphill and downhill grades – When going beyond a pass – When both your vehicle and a vehicle driving on a neighboring lane are driving on the far side of each lane.
– When several narrowly-spaced vehicles are approaching in a row
– In low radius bends( tight bends or when making turns at an intersection)
– When there is a difference in height between your lane and the neighboring lane
– Immediately after the BSD / RCTA is activated by touching“ Rear Vehicle Detection( BSD / RCTA)”
– Immediately after the select lever is shifted to the“ R” position
– When extremely heavy cargo is loaded in the trunk
. During reversing, operation of the BSD / RCTA approach indicator light and the warning buzzer may be delayed or the system may fail to issue these warnings under the following conditions. – When backing out of an angled parking space – When a large-sized vehicle is parked next to your vehicle( That vehicle prevents the propagation of radar waves.) – When reversing on sloped roads – When reversing at a high speed