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Driver assistance systems
Blind spot detector (BSD) with
r
e
ar c
ross traffic alert (RCTA)
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Fig. 220 Blind Spot De-
tector (BSD)
Introduction
The blind spot detector (BSD) helps detect
the tr
affic
s
ituation to the sides and behind
the vehicle.
The integrated parking assistant (RCTA) helps
the driver when backing out of a parallel
parking spot and in manoeuvring.
The blind spot detector has been developed
for driving on paved roads.
WARNING
The smart technology incorporated into the
blind spot
detector (BSD) with parking assis-
tance (RCTA) included cannot overcome the
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only
works within the limits of the system. Acci-
dents and severe injury may occur if the blind
spot detection system or the rear cross traffic
aler
t are used negligently or involuntarily.
The system is not a replacement for driver
awareness.
●
Adapt your speed and safe distance to the
vehicle in front of you at all times to suit visi-
bility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
●
Keep your hands on the wheel at all times,
and be ready to intervene in the steering at
any time.
●
Pay attention to the control lamps that may
come on in the external rear view mirrors and
on the instrument panel, and follow any in-
structions they may give.
●
The blind spot assistant may react in the
face of any special constructions that may be
present on the sides of the vehicle: e.g., high
or irregular protective fences. This may cause
erroneous warnings.
●
Never use the blind spot detector with rear
cross traffic alert on unpaved roads. The blind
spot detector with rear cross traffic alert has
been designed for use on paved roads.
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Always pay attention to the vehicle's sur-
roundings.
●
Never use the blind spot detector with rear
cross traffic alert if the radar sensors are
dirty, covered or damaged. The system may
work incorrectly in these cases.
CAUTION
●
The rad
ar sensors on the rear bumper may
be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a
parkin
g space. This may result in the system
disconnecting itself, or at least having its
functionality diminished.
●
In order to ensure that the radar sensors
work properly, keep the rear bumper free of
snow and ice and do not cover it.
●
The rear bumper should only be painted
with paint authorised by SEAT. The blind spot
detector's functions may be limited or work
incorrectly if other paints are used.
●
The external rear view mirror control lamps
may have their functionality limited in the
event of solar radiation.
Note
If the blind spot detector with rear cross traf-
fic al
ert does not work as described in this
chapter, do not use it and have it checked by
a specialised workshop.
Control lamps
Control lamp in external rear view mirrors:
Lights up
Lights up once briefly: the blind spot detector is activa-
ted and ready to operate.
Lights up: blind spot detector has detected a vehicle in
the blind spot.
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