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rear cross traffic alerts

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When you’re reversing, this feature sounds a warning or shows lights if cars are coming from the side, so you don’t hit them.

Technical Definition

Rear cross traffic alert is a system that warns drivers of approaching vehicles from the sides when backing out of parking spaces or driveways.

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"So you get blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alerts."

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