Cross Traffic Monitor*

Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.

The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.

CAUTION
Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all approaching vehicles and may not detect an approaching vehicle at all.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to back up the vehicle before doing so may result in a collision.

Do not solely rely on the system when reversing; always also use your mirrors, and look behind and to the sides of your vehicle before reversing.
Detail
Models with parking sensor system
The parking sensor system’s alerting buzzer overrides the Cross Traffic Monitor buzzer when the sensors are detecting obstacles at the closest range.

Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect or may delay alerting an approaching vehicle, or may alert without an approaching vehicle under the following conditions:
  • An obstacle, such as another vehicle and a wall, near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the radar sensor’s scope.
  • Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph (5 km/h) or higher.
  • A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25 km/h).
  • The system picks up external interference such as other radar sensors from another vehicle or strong radio wave transmitted from a facility nearby.
  • Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with snow, ice, mud or dirt.
  • When there is bad weather.
  • Your vehicle is on an incline.
  • Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.
  • Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a vehicle, and so on.

The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels or stickers of any kind.

How the System Works

The system activates when:

  • The power mode is in ON.
  • The Cross Traffic Monitor is turned on.
  • The transmission is in R.
  • Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or lower.

When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.

The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly behind your vehicle.

The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.

When the System Detects a Vehicle

An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information screen.

Detail
If the on the lower right changes to in amber when the transmission is in R, mud, snow or ice, etc. may have accumulated in the vicinity of the sensor. The system is temporarily canceled. Check the bumper corners for any obstructions, and thoroughly clean the area if necessary.

If the comes on when the transmission is in R, there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the display remains the same with the transmission in R, there may be a problem with the rear camera system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

The system can be turned on and off on the audio/information screen by pressing the Cross Traffic Monitor icon.

You can also switch the system on and off from the customized feature on the audio/information screen.

* Not available on all models

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