THE BCI SYSTEM
The BCI systems can help alert the driver of
approaching vehicles or rear objects when the
driver is backing out of a parking space.
When the shift position is R (Reverse) and the
vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 MPH
(8 km/h), the BCI system operates.
The BCI system uses radar sensors
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installed
on both sides near the rear bumper to detect an
approaching vehicle and sonar sensors to detect
objects in the rear.
The radar sensors
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detects the approaching
vehicle from up to approximately 15 m (49 ft.)
away. The sonar sensors
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and detect a rear
obstacle at up to approximately 4.9 feet (1.5 m)
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.
If the radar detects a vehicle approaching from
the side or the sonar detects close objects in the
rear, the system gives visual and audible warn-
ings, and applies the brake for a moment when
the vehicle is moving backwards. After the auto-
matic brake application, the driver must depress
the brake pedal to maintain brake pressure. If the
driver’s foot is on the accelerator pedal, the sys-
tem pushes the accelerator upward before apply-
ing the brake. If you continue to press the accel-
erator, the system will not engage the brake.
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