The RCTA function uses the BSM rear side radar sensors installed behind the rear bumper. This function is intended to assist the driver in checking areas that are not easily visible when backing up.
System components
This illustration shows an example of a vehicle approaching from both sides of the vehicle.
Turning the RCTA function on/off
Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
1. Press of the meter control switches, select .
2. Press of the meter control switches, select .
3. Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, the function changes on/off.
Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
1. Press of the meter control switches, select .
2. Press of the meter control switches, select .
3. Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, the function changes on/off.
Setting the buzzer volume
The volume of the RCTA buzzer can be changed on (4.2-inch display) or (7-inch display) of the multi-information display.
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■RCTA buzzer hearing
RCTA function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio volume.
■Muting the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing of the meter control switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-information display.
■When "Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable" is shown on the multi-information display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.
The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow, mud, etc. from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely hot or cold environments.