Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA)

1. Check that the BSD/RCTA system is activated and deactivated correctly.
   1. Press the BSD/RCTA OFF switch to check that "BSD/RCTA OFF" is displayed in the combination meter.
   2. Press the BSD/RCTA OFF switch again to check that the indicators of the right and left side door mirrors illuminate → go off and "BSD/RCTA OFF" is displayed in the combination meter.
   3. Check that the BSD/RCTA error message is not displayed.
2. Check the rear bumper around the radar sensor for dirt, scratch, affixed stickers and poor paint coating.
   • If any dirt is found, clean it off so that the rear bumper is not damaged.
   • If any stickers are affixed, remove it so that the rear bumper is not damaged.
   • If the bumper is damaged or has poor paint coating, refer to "CAUTION" in "Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (DIAGNOSTICS)>General Description>CAUTION .

Fig 1: Identifying Radar Sensor

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