Function operation
Function warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system will warn the driver when a collision is imminent.
Collision warning
To warn the driver of an approaching vehicle from the rear left/right side of your vehicle, the outside rearview mirror will blink and a warning will appear on the cluster. At the same time, an audible warning will sound and the steering wheel will vibrate. If Rear View Monitor is operating, a warning will also appear on the infotainment screen.
The function will operate when the following conditions are satisfied:
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Your vehicle gear is shifted to R (Reverse)
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Your vehicle speed is below 8 km/h (5 mph)
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The approaching vehicle is within approximately 25 m (82 feet) from the left and right side of your vehicle
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The speed of the vehicle approaching from the left and right is above 5 km/h (3 mph)
If the operating conditions are satisfied, there will be a warning whenever the vehicle approaches from the left or right side even though your vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).
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Take the following precautions when using Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system:
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For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.
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If any other function’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated, Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system warning message may not be displayed and audible warning may not be generated.
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You may not hear the warning sound of Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system if the surrounding is noisy.
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Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver depending on the road and driving conditions.
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The driver should hold the responsibility to control the vehicle. Do not solely depend on Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.