Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 76

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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions:
● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function

Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes

● The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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: If equipped

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

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Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (

→P. 318)

The RCTA function is available when the BSM function is on.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

BSM function: 
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors,
the outside rear view mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If
the turn signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator will flash.

RCTA function: 
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle
is detected, both outside rear view mirror indicators will flash.

“BSM” indicator

When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi-
nates.

Monitor screen display (RCTA function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA icon (

→P. 325) for the detected side will be displayed

on the monitor screen. 
This illustration shows an example of a vehicle approaching from the left
at the rear of the vehicle.

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately 1
second immediately after the BSM function is operated to turn the system
on.

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Press “

<” or “>” of the meter control switches, select 

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Press “

∧” or “∨” of the meter control switches, select “BSM”.

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Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to
see.

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Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the
audio system volume is high.

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When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following, a warning
message will be displayed: (

→P. 591)

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A sensor is malfunctioning

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A sensor is dirty or covered with snow or a sticker

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The outside temperature is extremely high or low

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Sensor voltage is abnormal

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A sensor is misaligned

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

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Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID : OAYSRR3A

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

Applicable law : Canada 310

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Frequency bands : 24.05 - 24.25GHz

Output power : less than 20 milliwatts

Droit applicable : Canada 310

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Bandes de fréquences : 24.05 - 24.25GHz 
Puissance émise : Moins de 20 milliwatts