Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: The blind spot monitor function
The blind spot monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
Summary of the blind spot monitor
The blind spot monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
The blind spot monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
The rear cross traffic alert function
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The rear cross traffic
alert function
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
Approximately 11.5 Ft. (3.5 M)
from the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 Ft. (0 ...
Other materials:
System description
Lighting system
Illumination control system (illuminated entry
system):
When the doors are unlocked by a key or
transmitter operation, or when a door is opened or
closed, the illuminated entry system turns on the
room light, map light, foot light and ignition key
cylinder light*1 o ...
Diagnosis system
Description
Key reminder warning system data can be read
through the data link connector 3 (dlc3) of the
vehicle. When the system seems to be
malfunctioning, use the intelligent tester (with can
vim) to check for malfunctions and perform repairs.
Check dlc3
The vehi ...
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
â– Driving
1. With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D.
2. Release the parking brake.
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake will be
released automatically.
3. Gradually re ...
