2021 Supra 2.0 blind spot monitor question...

[Willow1308]

I'm looking to possibly purchase a '21 Supra 2.0 next week...and I have a question about the Supra blind spot monitor...

Is there a warning indicator on the side mirrors ... and a beeping tone inside the vehicle... my '19 Mercedes has both...

Thanks!

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[SupraBC]

Warning indicator on the mirrors yes (adjustable depending on how early you want it), no beeping tone (thank god). I can't imagine having that thing beeping every time there's a car next to you.

Regardless, I don't find the blind spots on this car to be as bad as everyone says if you know how to use your mirrors.

 

[Willow1308]

Thanks for the info...

My '19 Mercedes only beeps (it's a gentle beep) when I use the turn signals for a lane change
...once I cancel the turn signal... the beep turns off ...rarely do I use the mirrors...

I've owned a bunch of late model vehicles...the Mercedes blind spot system is my favorite...

Wish the Supra had a similar system!

 

[polaris]

The Supra has a vibrating wheel in lieu of beeps.

 

[H2O_Doc]

Warning indicator on the mirrors yes (adjustable depending on how early you want it), no beeping tone (thank god). I can't imagine having that thing beeping every time there's a car next to you.

Regardless, I don't find the blind spots on this car to be as bad as everyone says if you know how to use your mirrors.

This and a more forward sitting position helps a lot. That said, I did go to the European style convex mirrors.

 

[SupraBC]

The Supra has a vibrating wheel in lieu of beeps.

That is the lane departure warning you're talking about isn't it? Which sounds different to what the OP is describing.
But if there's a wheel rattle linked to blind spots I haven't triggered it yet in 6 months of ownership.

 

[H2O_Doc]

That is the lane departure warning you're talking about isn't it? Which sounds different to what the OP is describing.
But if there's a wheel rattle linked to blind spots I haven't triggered it yet in 6 months of ownership.

I think it is (or can be). I disabled the lane departure and I’ll get a wheel vibration notification when the signal is on and I’m turning if there is a car or large farm animal next to me while I’m turning. I suppose it would do the same if there was a dirigible next to me as well.

 

[suicidaleggroll]

That is the lane departure warning you're talking about isn't it? Which sounds different to what the OP is describing.
But if there's a wheel rattle linked to blind spots I haven't triggered it yet in 6 months of ownership.

Yes it’s the same kind of wheel vibration as the lane departure warning. If you turn on your turn signal when a car is in the blind spot it’ll buzz the wheel at you. It can be disabled in the settings though.

 

[SupraBC]

Interesting.

I guess I just haven't been in that situation to trigger it or more likely I disabled it and don't remember. I disabled lane departure, that's for sure.
I'll check my settings again.

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