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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.

Toyota RAV4. The rear cross traffic alert function


  1. Approaching vehicles
  2. 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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Ig1 relay
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Disassembly
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Front power seat lumbar switch
Inspection Inspect front power seat lumbar switch lh Measure the resistance between the terminals when the switch is operated. Standard resistance If the result is not as specified, replace the switch. ...

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