CTA does not function optimally in all situations and has certain limitations. The CTA sensors, for example, cannot "see" through other parked vehicles or objects blocking the vehicle.
Below are a few examples of situations in which CTA's field of vision may be initially limited and approaching vehicles may therefore not be detected until they are very close to your vehicle:
CTA's blind zone.
CTA's field of vision.
However, as you back your vehicle slowly out of a parking space, CTA's field of vision changes in relation to the obstructing vehicle/object and its blind zone is reduced.
Examples of further limitations
- Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may reduce functionality and prevent the system from providing warnings. For additional information, see the section "Recommended maintenance for Cross Traffic Alert".
- CTA is automatically deactivated if a trailer, bicycle holder or similar is connected to the vehicle's electrical system.
- For CTA to function optimally, bicycle holders, luggage racks or similar should not be mounted on the vehicle's towbar.