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:
Checking monitor status
Perform monitor drive pattern
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch and the tester on.
Clear the dtcs (see page es-35).
Run the vehicle in accordance with the applicable
drive pattern described in readiness monitor
drive pattern (see page es-19). Do ...
Installation
Install mass air flow meter
Install the mass air flow meter with the 2 screws.
Notice:
Make sure that the o-ring is not cracked or
jammed when installing it.
Connect the mass air flow meter connector.
Connect cable to battery negative terminal
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to
remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors
(if equipped).
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an au ...
