The Blind Spot Monitor Function - Toyota 2016 RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

The Blind Spot Monitor function

The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles
that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in
the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of
the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
1
Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)
from the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the
side of the vehicle is not in the
detection area
2
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from
the rear bumper
3
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for-
ward of the rear bumper
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