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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
Q Radar sensors
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Q Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses radar sensors
to detect vehicles approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the vehicle
and alerts the driver of the presence of
such vehicles by flashing the outside
rear view mirror indicators and sound-
ing a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching
vehicles
Q RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the Multimedia Display.
z This illustration shows an example of
a vehicle approaching from both
sides of the vehicle
Q RCTA function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be
detected in are outlined below.
The buzzer can alert the driver of
faster vehicles approaching from far-
ther away.
Example:
Q The RCTA function is operational when
The RCTA function operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
O The engine switch is in ON.
O The RCTA function is on.
O The shift lever is in R.
RCTA function
A
B
Approaching vehi-
cle speed
Approximate
alert distance
28 km/h (18 mph)
(fast)
20 m (65 ft.)
8 km/h (5 mph)
(slow)
5.5 m (18 ft.)
A
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