224 2-4. Using other driving systems
■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not
function correctly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following conditions:
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
● During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
● When multiple vehicles approach continuously
● Shallow angle parking
● When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
● When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
● Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
■ Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises
such as high audio volume.
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be
difficult to see.
■ When there is a malfunction in the system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons,
warning messages will be displayed: ( P. 435)
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles
438 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(Flashes)Indicates, if the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of
3 mph (5 km/h), that
the parking brake is
still engaged.
A buzzer also sounds. Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is
low. Add washer fluid.
(If equipped) Indicates that the
Blind Spot Monitor
sensors or the sur-
rounding area on the
bumper is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor and
its surrounding area on
the bumper.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
