6-2. Using the safe driving support functions
System components
INFORMATION
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Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
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Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the audio system
volume is high.
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Rear side radar sensors
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RCTA function
The RCTA function is operational when
The RCTA function uses rear side 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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Meter
A
If a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a
buzzer will sound.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
B
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
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected,
the RCTA icon for the detected side will be
displayed on the center display. Turning the
RCTA function on/off on the center display.
This illustration shows an example of a vehicle
approaching from both sides of the vehicle.