Convenient Features of Your Vehicle

Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction Conditions

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The Parking Distance Warning (Reverse/Forward) system may not operate properly if:

  • Moisture has frozen on the sensor.
  • The sensor is covered with foreign substances such as snow or water, or the sensor cover is blocked.

The Parking Distance Warning (Reverse/Forward) system may malfunction when:

  • Driving on uneven road surfaces such as dirt roads, gravel, bumps, or slopes.
  • Objects producing excessive noise, such as vehicle horns, loud motorcycle engines, or truck air brakes, may interfere with the sensor.
  • Heavy rain or water spray is present.
  • Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are located near the sensor.
  • The sensor is covered with snow.
  • Non-genuine equipment or accessories have been installed, or the bumper height or sensor installation has been changed.

The detection range may decrease if:

  • The outside air temperature is very hot or cold.
  • Objects that cannot be detected are less than 1 m (40 in.) tall and less than 14 cm (6 in.) in diameter.

The sensor may not detect the following objects:

  • Sharp or thin objects, such as ropes, chains, or small poles.
  • Objects that tend to absorb the sensor signal, such as clothing, sponge materials, or snow.

WARNING

The new vehicle warranty does not cover accidents or damage to the vehicle, or injury to its passengers, related to the Parking Distance Warning (Reverse) system. Always drive safely and carefully.

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