The blind spot monitor bsm is designed to warn you when a vehicle in the next lane enters avalon s blind spot on either side of the vehicle.
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Always look over your shoulder and use your turn signal.
When a vehicle is detected in your blind spot a yellow warning light similar to a warning light you would see on your dashboard will light up on your side mirror.
There are limitations to the function detection and range of the monitor.
Do not rely exclusively on the blind spot monitor.
There are two bsm sensors on most toyota vehicles.
Toyota s blind spot monitoring feature includes a blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert to help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spot.
When you re in reverse rear cross traffic alert rcta helps detect vehicles approaching from either side warning you with side mirror indicators and a warning tone.
Intelligent clearance sonar this parking aid optional on limited and touring trims works at speeds under 9.
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Let s take a closer look at how these features work and how you can use them to improve safety on the road.
The toyota blind spot monitor uses a series of exterior cameras to scan your vehicle s perimeter and alert you to any traffic in your blind spots on either side of the vehicle.
They are located on the inside left and right of the rear bumper.
See owner s manual for additional limitations and details.