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WARNING

Always check the surrounding area visually
before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse:

The system is only designed to assist you in
checking for vehicles at the rear when
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to
certain limitations with the operation of
this system, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights may not
flash or it might be delayed even though a
vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make
it your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.

RCTA operation

1. The RCTA system operates when the

shift lever (manual transmission) or the
selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted to the reverse (R) position.

2. If there is the possibility of a collision

with an approaching vehicle, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights flashes and the warning
beep is activated simultaneously.

Rear view monitor (vehicles with
Rear view monitor)

The RCTA warning indication in the
rearview monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indicator light on the door
mirrors.

360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)

The RCTA warning indication in the
360°view monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indicator light on the door
mirrors.

Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer

If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned on,
the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling on
snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer cancellation
button to cancel the dimmer and increase
the brightness of BSM warning indicator
lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page
4-18.

NOTE



The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle is
not approaching.



An object that reflects the radio waves
of the radar such as a parked vehicle,
guardrail, or wall is directly next to
your vehicle.

When Driving

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