BSM main switch
A
This switch is for both the BSM function
and RCTA function.
Pressing the switch turns the system on or
off. When the switch is turned on, the indi-
cator on the switch illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
B
BSM function:
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 illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.
RCTA function:
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.
Center Display
C
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
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left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon (P.243) for the detected
side will be displayed on the Center Dis-
play.
This illustration shows an example of a
vehicle approaching from both sides of the
vehicle.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
D
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds
for approximately 1 second immediately
after the BSM main switch is operated to
turn the system on.
Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
■
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
Hearing the RCTA buzzer
■
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear
over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high.
When "Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable"
■
is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the
rear bumper around the sensors. (P.240)
The system should return to normal opera-
tion after removing the ice, snow, mud, etc.
from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sen-
sors may not operate normally when driving
in extremely hot or cold environments.
When there is a malfunction in the Blind
■
Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to
any of the following, a warning message will
be displayed: (P.355)
A sensor is malfunctioning
●
A sensor is dirty or covered with snow or
●
a sticker
The outside temperature is extremely
●
high or low
Sensor voltage is abnormal
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