Toyota CH-R Owners Manual: Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

Toyota CH-R Owners Manual / Driving / Using the driving support systems / BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) / Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.

■Hearing the RCTA buzzer The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the audio system volume is high.

■When "Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable." is shown on the multi-information display Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper.

Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area bumper should return it to normal.

Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or cold weather.

■When "Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer." is shown on the multi-information display There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: OAYSRR3A
This devise complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Applicable law: Canada 310
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Frequency bands: 24.05 - 24.25GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts

WARNING

■Handling the radar sensor One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

Keep the sensor and its surrounding area on the bumper clean at all times.

If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning message will be displayed.

In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function satisfied for approximately 10 minutes.If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction and vehicles may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
- A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
- If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of them has become disconnected.
Do not disassemble the sensor.
Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions; The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...

BSM function

The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view ...

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