indicator (P.78) will illuminate
and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Blind Spot Monitor operation
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Objects that can be detected while driving
The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the fol-
lowing vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of
the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear
view mirrors.
A
Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the
outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
B
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that
are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
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Detection range while driving
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
A
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of
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the vehicle
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Each time the engine switch is
turned to ON, the Blind Spot
Monitor is enabled.
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