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REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT 

(IF EQUIPPED)

REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)

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 mph to 8 mph.

When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 mph to 18 mph, RCTA 
will notify the driver with indicators and sound:

•  Rear view monitor and outside mirror flashing indications.
•  Beep sound is customizable (same as BSM, p. 32).

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.

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.

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Object 

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Object 

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