It will illuminate a chime will sound and indicator lights in the outside mirrors will come on for a few seconds as part of an initial system check.
Toyota blind spot monitor system with rcta.
The blind spot monitor system has two functions.
The blind spot monitor is not perfect but it does make a big difference for most drivers.
The aftermarket kit is a stand along system.
The blind spot monitor which assists the driver when changing lanes.
Rcta for short.
Blind spot monitor and rear cross tra c alert system overview and applicability oct 2018 in addition to safety systems like star safety system and toyota safety sense 1 many toyota models are also available with blind spot monitor bsm and rear cross traffic alert rcta.
And the rear cross traffic alert rcta function which assists the driver when backing up.
When the bsm function rcta function is turned on the indicator illuminates.
As the first full size pickup to offer blind spot monitor bsm with rear cross traffic alert rcta tundra continues to redefine the segment.
When the available blind spot monitor detects a vehicle it illuminates a warning indicator on the appropriate outside mirror to alert you to the presence of another vehicle helping you to determine.
Toyota s blind spot monitoring feature includes a blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert to help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spot.
They also have 360 degre.
In addition to toyota safety sense and the star safety system toyota has a few other safety technologies for drivers to be aware of.
Rear cross traffic alert rcta using the same sensors as blind spot monitor the rear cross traffic alert rcta system warns the driver of unseen vehicles approaching from either side that aren t visible through the rear.
Please be aware when you have the blind spot monitor turned off it also deactivates rear cross traffic alert.
Bsm is a useful safety feature.
The toyota blind spot monitor system is both practical and smart as the indicator is located right in the side mirror where drivers should look anyway when switching lanes.
These two systems are designed to work together to help.
Check blind spot monitor system error.
Once you get used to having the system you really miss it when driving a car that does not or worse when it stops working correctly.
Press the button to turn the blind spot monitor on.
