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Blind Spot Monitoring System

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped)

The RCTA is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when 
backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active when your vehicle is in 
reverse and your vehicle speed is 0 to 8 mph.

When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph, RCTA will notify 

the driver with indicators and sound:

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Rear View Monitor and outside mirror flashing indications.

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Beep sound (same as BSM).

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.

Object Detected

Object Detected

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver  
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.

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 If your vehicle speed is about 6.2 mph or more, the BSM will 

warn you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the 

BSM warning lights located on the left and right door mirrors.

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 If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning 

light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.

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 BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.  

The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too  

dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean. 

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.

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WARNING:

 RCTA is only a supplementary system to help aid when backing up; 

however, RCTA has limitations. The system does not detect all vehicles, especially 

a motorcycle. Do not rely solely on the RCTA. Relying solely on the RCTA may 

cause an unexpected accident resulting in serious injury. Always back up slowly.

Outside Mirror Indicators

Rear View Monitor