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4-5. Using the driving support systems

4

Driving

Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

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 flashes.

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Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator may be difficult to see.

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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. (

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P.197) 

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.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

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P.388)

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system 
that uses rear side radar sensors 
installed on the inner side of the 
rear bumper on the left and right 
side to assist the driver in confirm-
ing safety when changing lanes.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

The driver is solely responsible for safe 

driving. Always drive safely, taking care 

to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplemen-

tary function which alerts the driver that a 

vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside 

rear view mirrors or is approaching rap-

idly from behind into a blind spot. Do not 

overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As 

the function cannot judge if it is safe to 

change lanes, over reliance could lead to 

an accident resulting in death or serious 

injury.
As the system may not function correctly 

under certain conditions, the driver’s own 

visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

System components

A

B

WARNING

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To ensure the system can operate 

properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed 

behind the left and right sides of the rear 

bumper respectively. Observe the fol-

lowing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor 

can operate correctly.