Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: The rear cross traffic alert function
The rear cross traffic alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse.
It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
- Approaching vehicles
- Detection areas
Caution
Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings.
The rear cross traffic alert function is only an assist and is not a replacement for careful driving. The driver must be careful when backing up, even when using the rear cross traffic alert function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehicle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles, etc. Before backing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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 ...
The rear cross traffic alert function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert
for faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:
The rea ...
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Customize parameters
Hint:
The following items can be customized.
Notice:
When the customer requests a change in a function,
first make sure that the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a note of the current settings before
customizing.
When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that
the fu ...
Memory recall function (vehicles with a smart key system)
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button “1” or “2” before performing
the following:
carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys ar ...
Removal
Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove no. 1 Engine cover
Remove ...
