Advanced Rear Occupant Alert Precautions

Sensor

2C_RearSeatROASensor

  • Make sure that all the windows are closed. If the window is open, the alert may operate by the sensor detecting an unintended movement (for example, wind or bugs).

  • The system is intended to detect the movement of infants sitting in the rear seats, but the warning may operate under the following conditions:

    • When the system misidentify pets, or other lives as child.

    • When the system detects motion in the driver's or front passenger seat (e.g., seat recline or relaxation mode).

    • When the vehicle is impacted, pushed, or shaken after it has been locked (e.g., during a car wash or due to external noise or vibration).

    • When metal or liquid objects are present inside the vehicle.

    • When stacked boxes or other objects fall over inside the vehicle.

Even if your vehicle is equipped with the system, always make sure to check the rear seat before you leave the vehicle.

System may not operate when:

  • Movement does not continue for a certain period of time or the movement is small.

  • A child is not seated in a child restraint system.

  • The detection may be weak if the signal is obstructed by the vehicle seat or Child Restraining System.

  • The passenger is a child over 6 years.

  • The passenger is covered with a fabric containing metallic substance such as a blanket.

  • An object in the vehicle blocks the sensor.

  • The sensor is contaminated by foreign material.

  • An animal at the rear seat is not large enough to be detected by the sensor or there is hardly any movement.

  • Attaching objects or modifying the interior ceiling, or the interior ceiling is deformed or damaged.

  • There are electronic interference around the vehicle.

  • Other environmental reasons that may affect the system.