Toyota BSM User manual

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BSM & RCTA
OWNERS MANUAL
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM)
&
REAR CROSSING TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
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Statements & Declarations
Warning
2.0 Intoduction to BSM and RCTA
Introduction to BSM and RCTA
BSM Features
BSM Features
Precautionary for BSM
Conditions where BSM may not detect
Conditions where BSM may not inaccurate
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert (RCTA) Features
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert (RCTA) Features
Precautionary for RCTA
Conditions where RCTA may not detect
Simple Troubleshooting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BSM & RCTA
Section Title Page

Safety Instructions
Warning
Failure to read and follow these warnings and instructions may result in a
serious accident, including damaged property, serious injuries or fatality.
The Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
system is not a replacement for proper driving procedure and is not
designed to prevent collision with vehicles or object.
Do not solely rely on BSM and RCTA system. The BSM and RCTA
system may not be able to detect fast moving vehicles or objects and
may cause delayed warnings or none at all.
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SECTION 1.0
Statements & Declarations
1.1
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SECTION 2 0
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Introduction to BSM and RCTA
a. The Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is a driver aid that assists the driver to
make safer decisions when changing lanes.
b.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is a driver aid that assists the
driver to make safer decisions when reversing the vehicle.
c. The BSM and RCTA uses the same radar sensors installed in the rear
bumper to detect other vehicles approaching user’s vehicle at adjacent
lanes.
d. There are LED indicator icons located at the left hand and right hand
side mirrors of the vehicle (see following picture).
e. The LED indicator icons functions to notify driver of an incoming vehicle
or object within the range of detection.
f. When vehicle engine is started, the LED indicator icons on side mirrors
will light up for 2 seconds and a beep alert sound.
>Please ensure vehicle rear bumper is always kept clean
in order for the sensors to work best.
>LED indicator icons may be difficult to be seen under
bright sunlight. Pay full attention on road while driving.
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2.0
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SECTION 2.0
Introduction to BSM and RCTA
WARNING
NOTE: Image is for illustration purpose only. Actual
product may vary based on respective model.
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BSM Features
a. BSM primary function is Lane Change Assist (LCA); activated when
driver is driving more than the speed of 16km/h.
b. Icon on side mirrors will lit up when the radar detects any vehicle
approaching on the respective adjacent lane (see picture).
c.
When the driver turns ON left/right signal to indicate lane change, the
LED indicator icon will light up and blink rapidly if there is an
approaching vehicle is detected within the range of radar.
>This LCA provides no support for the areas adjacent to the user’s vehicle.
This system may not provide adequate warning for very fast moving
vehicles approaching from the rear.
>The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely; stay
aware and constantly observe surroundings.
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According to conditions, the system may not function correctly therefore the
driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
>LED indicator icons may be difficult to be seen under bright sunlight.
WARNING
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SECTION 4.0
Precautionary for BSM
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BSM Features
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Conditions where BSM may not detect
Conditions where BSM may be inaccurate
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Features
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Precautionary for BSM
When under severe weather conditioning.Example:rain, fog, haze etc.
When vehicle lanes are narrow and avehicle driving 2lanes away from
your vehicle enters the detection area.
When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips
in the roads, etc.
When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves or uneven
surfaces.
Pedestrians, bicycles, small motorcycles or animals.
Vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.
Vehicle travelling two lanes away from user’s vehicle.
Vehicle which user’s vehicle had overtaken.
When mud, stickers, etc.is covering the sensor or attached to the rear
bumper.
When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far
away from your vehicle.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Features
>The RCTA function is only supplementary 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 serious injuries or fatality.
>LED indicator icons may be difficult to be seen under bright sunlight. Pay
attention on surroundings when reversing.
>RCTA sound alerts may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high
audio volume.
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WARNING
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SECTION 6.0
Precautionary for RCTA
I. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) function is activated upon engaging the
Reverse gear within range of 0to 5km/h.
II.Detection speed of amoving object has to be in the range of 5to 12
km/h to be detected by radar.
III.LED indicator icon located on side mirror will blink rapidly along with
sound alerts when the radar detects any objects crossing behind the
driver’s vehicle (see image).

Conditions where RCTA may not detect
Simple Troubleshooting
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6.1
SECTION 6.0
Precautionary for RCTA
6.2
Pedestrians, bicycles, small motorcycles or animals
Vehicles approaching directly from behind.
When vehicle approaching at high speed (more than 12km/h)
When mud, stickers, etc.is covering the sensor or attached to the rear
bumper.
Guardrails, walls, road signs, parked vehicles, and similar stationary
objects.
Vehicles moving away from user’s vehicle when gear was just engaged
to Reverse (R).
Vehicles approaching or backing up from the parking spaces next to
user’s vehicle.

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When under severe weather conditioning.Example:rain, fog, haze etc.
When the vehicle is reversing at high speed.
When the parking space faces astreet and vehicles are constantly
passing by the street (see picture).