RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function When the vehicle is backing up, the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function can detect vehicles or bicycles in the detection area behind the vehicle. If a vehicle or bicycle is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators will blink, a buzzer will sound, and an icon will be displayed on the Multimedia Display to inform the driver of the vehicle or bicycle. Warning: Cautions regarding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings. The RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle or bicycle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary. Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. To ensure the system can operate properly To ensure the system can operate properly Display RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function Outside rear view mirror indicatorsSystem components Multimedia Display If a vehicle or bicycle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the RCTA icon (RCTA icon display) for the detected side will be displayed on the Multimedia Display. This illustration^* shows an example of a vehicle or bicycle approaching from both sides of the vehicle. ^*Depending on the vehicle grade and equipped options, the actual screen may be different from this illustration. Outside rear view mirror indicators If a vehicle or bicycle is detected as approaching from the left or right behind the vehicle, outside rear view mirror indicators (Indicators) on the side of the approaching vehicle or bicycle will blink and a buzzer will sound. Driving assist OFF indicator Illuminates when the RCTA is turned off. At this time, a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Turning the RCTA function on/off The RCTA can be enabled/disabled through a customize setting. (Customizing vehicle features) When the RCTA function is off, the driving assist OFF indicator (Indicators) will illuminate and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Each time the power switch is turned to ON, the RCTA function is enabled. Note: When towing a trailer (if equipped) When a trailer is confirmed by ATD (Auto Trailer Detection (ATD) (if equipped)), the function turns off. Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see. Hearing the RCTA buzzer The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the audio system volume is high. Rear side radar sensors BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) RCTA function Operation of the RCTA function The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles or bicycles approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence of such vehicles or bicycles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer^*. ^*The buzzer sounds only when the vehicle is backing up. Approaching vehicles Detection areas of approaching vehicles or bicycles RCTA icon display When a vehicle or bicycle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the Multimedia Display. Example: Vehicles or bicycles are approaching from both sides of the vehicle RCTA function detection areas The areas that vehicles or bicycles can be detected in are outlined below. The buzzer can alert the driver of faster vehicles or bicycles approaching from farther away. Example:

Approaching vehicle or bicycle speed	Approximate alert distance
34 mph (56 km/h) (fast)	98 ft. (30m)
5 mph (8 km/h) (slow)	13 ft. (4m)

Note: After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery The system needs to be initialized. Since initialization is performed automatically while driving, continue driving for a while. The RCTA function is operational when The RCTA function operates when all of the following conditions are met: The power switch is in ON. The RCTA function is on. The shift position is in R. The vehicle speed is less than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). The approaching vehicle or bicycle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 34 mph (56 km/h). The outside rear view mirrors are not retracted. A trailer is not confirmed by ATD (if equipped) (Auto Trailer Detection (ATD) (if equipped)). Setting the buzzer volume The buzzer volume of the RCTA, Parking Assist-Sensor (if equipped), and RCD (if equipped) can be adjusted all together through a customize setting. (Customizing vehicle features) Muting a buzzer temporarily When an object is detected, the temporary mute switch is displayed on the Multimedia Display. Select the switch to mute the buzzer of the Parking Assist-Sensor (if equipped), RCTA, and RCD (if equipped) all together. Select the switch again to cancel. Mute will be canceled automatically in the following situations: When the shift position is changed. When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed. When there is a malfunction in a sensor or the system is temporarily unavailable. When the operating function is disabled manually. When the power switch is turned off. Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle or bicycle The RCTA function is not designed to detect the following objects: Vehicles or bicycles approaching from directly behind Vehicles or bicycles that the sensors cannot detect due to obstructions Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects^* Small motorcycles, pedestrians, etc.^* Vehicles or bicycles moving away from your vehicle Vehicles or bicycles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle^* The distance between the sensor and approaching vehicle or bicycle gets too close ^*Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur. Situations in which the system may not operate properly The RCTA function may not detect vehicles or bicycles correctly in the following situations: When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper When driving on a wet road surface, such as in a puddle, while in inclement weather, such as heavy rain, snow, fog, etc. When multiple vehicles or bicycles are approaching with only a small gap between each vehicle or bicycle When a vehicle or bicycle is approaching at high speed When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow When backing up on a slope with a sharp change in grade When backing out of a sharp angle parking spot Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on Immediately after the hybrid system is started with the RCTA function on When the sensors cannot detect a vehicle or bicycle due to obstructions When towing with the vehicle When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle or bicycle that enters the detection area When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load When turning while backing up When a vehicle or bicycle turns into the detection area Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibility of a collision Instances of the RCTA function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase in the following situations: When the parking space faces a street and vehicles are being driven on the street When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves toward the rear of the vehicle, is short When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow When a vehicle or bicycle passes by the side of your vehicle When a detected vehicle turns while approaching the vehicle When there are spinning objects near your vehicle such as the fan of an air conditioning unit When water is splashed or sprayed toward the rear bumper, such as from a sprinkler Moving objects (flags, exhaust fumes, large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain water on the road surface, etc.) When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the detection area is short Gratings and gutters When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load When towing with the vehicle