Alerts about traffic crossing behind the car
Alerts about traffic crossing behind the car are only available when the car is in reverse. This feature uses the rear-facing radars to detect traffic. When it detects a moving vehicle, an alert appears in the parking view along with a sound.
This feature is primarily designed for detecting larger vehicles in motion, such as cars. In favourable conditions it may also be able to warn you of smaller moving objects, such as cyclists and pedestrians.
Important
Driver responsibility
Alerts about traffic crossing behind are a supplement to safe driving practices. They do not reduce or replace the need for the driver to stay attentive and focused on driving safely.
Note
Automatic braking for crossing traffic
The car may also intervene by braking to prevent or mitigate an imminent collision with traffic detected behind you.
Detection zones
Note
Reversing out of a parking space
When parked, your radars' side views might be obstructed, which affects detection of crossing traffic. This happens when you are parked with the rear corners of your car further in than adjacent cars or other objects. This effect is particularly noticeable in angled parking spaces. However, as you reverse out of a parking space, the radars' views gradually increase, making detection possible. To minimise the risk of late or no detection when reversing out of a parking space, go slowly.
Conditions and limitations
- The alerts are only available when reversing at speeds below 18 km/h (11 mph).
- If the rear-facing radars are obstructed, such as by an attached trailer or bike rack, these alerts become unavailable.
- Detection of traffic behind the car relies on the rear-facing radars. Be sure to read the separate section about radar detection and limitations.