2011 TOYOTA VERSO S Owners Manual

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*: If equipped
Multi-information display
Turning the BSM function/RCTA func-
tion on/off.
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor)*
The Blind Spot Monitor is a
system that has 2 functions:
 The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
function
Assists the driver in making a
decision when changing lanes
 The RCTA (Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert) function (if
equipped)
Assists the driver when backing
up
These functions use the same
sensors.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of
the BSM function
The driver is solely responsible for
safe driving. Always drive safely, tak- ing care to observe your surround-ings.
The BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside
rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM func-
tion. 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 cor- rectly under certain conditions, the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
■Cautions regarding the use of the RCTA function
The driver is solely responsible for
safe driving. Always drive safely, tak- ing care to observe your surround-ings.
The RCTA function is only a supple- mentary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is approaching
from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain
conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
Over reliance on this function may
lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury.
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BSM function:
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 will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, both outside rear view mirror
indicators will flash.
Monitor screen display (RCTA
function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA icon (P.411) for
the detected side will be displayed.
BSM OFF indicator/RCTA OFF
indicator
When the Blind Spot Monitor is dis-
abled, the BSM OFF indicator illumi-
nates.
When the RCTA function is disabled,
the RCTA OFF indicator illuminates.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function
only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer will sound from
behind the rear seat.
The BSM function and the RCTA
function can be enabled/disabled
on the screen of the multi-infor-mation display. (P.186)
The BSM function/RCTA function will
be enabled each time the power switch
is turned to ON.
■Outside rear view mirror indicators
visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view
mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to
hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavail-
able” or “RCTA Unavailable” is
shown on the multi-information
display
The sensor voltage has become abnor-
mal, or water, snow, mud, etc., may be
built up in the vicinity of the sensor area
of the rear bumper. (P.408)
Removing the water, snow, mud, etc.,
from the vicinity of the sensor area
should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function nor-
mally when used in extremely hot or
cold weather.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” or “RCTA
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is
shown on the multi-information
display
There may be a sensor malfunction or
misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected
at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(P.186)
Turning the BSM func-
tion/RCTA function on/off
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■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

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