System Description [09/2020 - ]

OPERATION OF OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR INDICATOR AND RCTA BUZZER (BLIND SPOT MONITOR BUZZER)

Initial check
1. When the blind spot monitor system is turned on with the ignition switch to ON, the outer rear view mirror indicators on the outer rear view mirror assembly illuminate for 3 seconds and the RCTA buzzer (blind spot monitor buzzer) sounds for 1 second.
2. When the ignition switch is turned from off to IG with the blind spot monitor system on, the outer rear view mirror indicators on the outer rear view mirror assembly illuminate for 3 seconds.

Operation for each function

Operation for blind spot monitor function

When a sensor detects a vehicle in the blind spot area or a vehicle is rapidly approaching the blind spot from behind the vehicle, the outer rear view mirror indicator on the outer rear view mirror assembly illuminates.
If the turn signal switch is operated, while the sensor is detecting a vehicle in the detection area and the outer rear view mirror indicator on the outer rear view mirror assembly is illuminated, the indicator starts blinking as shown in the illustration.

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Operation for RCTA function (w/o Parking Support Brake System)

When all of the operation conditions for the RCTA function are met, the outer rear view mirror indicators on the outer rear view mirror assembly blink for 2.5 seconds and the RCTA buzzer (blind spot monitor buzzer) sounds for 2.3 seconds as shown in the illustration.