SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. GENERAL
(a) The blind spot monitor system has the blind spot monitor function and rear cross traffic alert function.
(1) Blind spot monitor function
(2) Rear cross traffic alert function
2. FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS
Component |
Function |
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Blind Spot Monitor Sensor |
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Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly
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Turns on or blinks the indicator based on a signal from the blind spot monitor sensor. |
Blind Spot Monitor Main Switch Assembly (Warning Canceling Switch Assembly)
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert Buzzer (Blind Spot Monitor Buzzer) |
Sounds based on a signal from the blind spot monitor sensor. |
Combination Meter Assembly
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Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) |
Sends the destination information and the dimmer signal to the blind spot monitor sensor via CAN communication. |
Skid Control ECU (Brake Actuator Assembly) |
Transmits a vehicle speed signal to the blind spot monitor sensor via CAN communication. |
ECM |
Sends a shift position signal (R) to the blind spot monitor sensor via CAN communication.*1 |
Back-up Light Switch Assembly |
Sends a shift position signal (R) to the blind spot monitor sensor.*2 |
Spiral Cable with Sensor Sub-assembly |
Detects the angle of the steering wheel and sends the resulting signals to the blind spot monitor sensor via CAN communication. |
3. OPERATION DESCRIPTION
(a) Operation description of the blind spot monitor function
(1) Operation conditions
(2) Conditions in which a sensor can detect a vehicle
The blind spot monitor function indicates detection of a vehicle in the detection area when either condition is met:
(3) Detection area
Vehicles in the following areas can be detected:
*a |
Vehicles in the following areas can be detected: |
*b |
Within approximately 3.5 m (11.49 ft.) from the side of the vehicle |
*c |
Within approximately 3 m (9.85 ft.) behind the rear bumper |
*d |
Within approximately 1 m (3.29 ft.) forward of the rear bumper |
(b) Operation description of the rear cross traffic alert function.
(1) Operation conditions:
(2) Conditions in which a sensor can detect a vehicle
The rear cross traffic alert function indicates detection of a vehicle in the detection area when both conditions are met:
(3) Detection area
Vehicles in the following areas can be detected:
*a |
Vehicles in the following areas can be detected: |
*b |
Within approximately 5.5 to 20 m (18.04 to 65.62 ft.) from the side of the vehicle (detection area changes according to vehicle speed) |
*c |
Within approximately 6 m (19.69 ft.) behind the rear bumper |
4. OPERATION OF OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR INDICATOR AND REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT BUZZER (BLIND SPOT MONITOR BUZZER)
(a) Initial check
(1) When the blind spot monitor main switch assembly (warning canceling switch assembly) is turned on with the ignition switch ON, the outer rear view mirror indicator on each outer rear view mirror assembly illuminates for 3 seconds and the rear cross traffic alert buzzer assembly (blind spot monitor buzzer) sounds for 1 second.
(2) When the ignition switch is turned from off to ON with the blind spot monitor main switch assembly (warning canceling switch assembly) on, the outer rear view mirror indicator on each outer rear view mirror assembly illuminates for 3 seconds.
(b) Operation for each function
(1) Operation for blind spot monitor function
*a |
0.125 seconds |
(2) Operation for rear cross traffic alert function
*a |
0.125 seconds |
*b |
2.5 seconds |
*c |
0.1 seconds |
*d |
0.4 seconds |
*e |
2.3 seconds |
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Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without engine immobilizer
system
Master keys
Key number plate
Vehicles with engine immobilizer
system
Master keys
Key number plate
■Key number plate
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Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)
(a) Set the front seat cushion heater assembly so that the name stamp side facing
is on the front seat cushion pad side.
(b) Install the front seat cushion heater assembly with 16 new tag pins.
2. INSTALL F ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting
the cable f ...