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:
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhale.
Caution
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (co), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident c ...
If a warning message is displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system
malfunctions,
incorrectly performed operations,
and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance.
When a message is
shown, perform the correction
procedure appropriate
to the message.
If a warning message is displayed
again after the appropri ...
Removal
Remove radiator support opening cover
Remove front wheel rh
Remove front fender apron rh
Remove front suspension member
reinforcement rh
Remove the 4 bolts and reinforcement rh.
Remove fan and generator v belt
Using sst and 19 mm socket wrench, loosen the vribbed
belt ...
