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Safe Exit Assist operation

Warning and control

Collision warning when exiting vehicle

  • When an approaching vehicle from the rear is detected, an audible warning will sound.

  • Safe Exit Assist will warn the driver when your vehicle speed is below 3 km/h (2 mph), and the speed of the approaching vehicle from the rear is above 6 km/h (3 mph).

Function linked with power sliding door

  • The power sliding doors cannot be opened even if the sliding door control button is pressed.

  • Safe Exit Assist will warn the driver when vehicle speed is below 3 km/h (2 mph) and the speed of the approaching vehicle from the rear is above 5 km/h (3 mph).

  • For more details on the sliding door control button, refer to More Details.

WARNING

If the driver presses power sliding door button again within 10 seconds, it is determined that the driver checked the around the vehicle and opened the door and the door will open regardless of vehicles approaching. Always make sure there are no people or objects around the door before opening the rear door with Power sliding door button.

NOTICE

If you manually open the sliding door by pulling the inside or outside door handle, the door will open regardless of the Safe Exit Assist.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when using Safe Exit Assist:

  • If any other audible warning is generated, Safe Exit Assist audible warning may not be generated.

  • For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.

  • You may not hear the warning sound of Safe Exit Assist if the surrounding is noisy.

  • Safe Exit Assist does not operate in all situations or cannot prevent all collisions.

  • Safe Exit Assist may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver depending on the road and driving conditions. Always check vehicle surroundings.

  • The driver and passengers are responsible for accidents that occurs while exiting the vehicle. Always check the surroundings before you exit the vehicle.

  • Never deliberately operate Safe Exit Assist. Doing so may lead to serious injury or death.

  • Safe Exit Assist does not operate if there is a problem with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. There may be a problem with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist when:

    • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist warning light appears

    • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist sensor or the sensor surrounding is polluted or covered

    • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist fails to warn passengers or falsely warn passengers

NOTICE

After the engine is turned off, Safe Exit Assist operates for 3 minutes, but turns off immediately if the doors are locked.