Lexus IS500 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 12

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the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator to illuminate or flash.

■

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational 

when

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when 

all of the following conditions are met:

●

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift lever is in a position other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than approx-

imately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a 

vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle 

present in the detection area in the follow-

ing situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes 

your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in an adjacent lane 

slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detection 

area when it changes lanes.

■

Conditions under which the system will 

not detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to 

detect the following types of vehicles and/or 

objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, 
etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite direc-

tion

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles 
and similar stationary objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the same 
lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your 
vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being overtaken rap-
idly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection 

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the system may 

not function correctly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect 

vehicles correctly in the following situa-

tions:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a 

strong impact to the sensor or its sur-

rounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is 

covering the sensor or surrounding area 

on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is 

wet with standing water during bad 

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are approaching 

with only a small gap between each vehi-

cle

• When the distance between your vehicle 

and a following vehicle is short

• When there is a significant difference in 

speed between your vehicle and the vehi-

cle that enters the detection area

• When the difference in speed between 

your vehicle and another vehicle is 

changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection area 

traveling at about the same speed as your 

vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehi-

cle remains in the detection area

• When driving up and down consecutive 

steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the 

road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, 

consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when 

driving on the edge of a lane, and the 

vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away 

from your vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a bicycle 

carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehi-

cle

• When there is a significant difference in 

height between your vehicle and the 

vehicle that enters the detection area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot Monitor 

is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor 

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or 

object may increase in the following situ-

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ations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a 

strong impact to the sensor or its sur-

rounding area

• When the distance between your vehicle 

and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the 

detection area is short

• When driving up and down consecutive 

steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the 

road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when 

driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-

cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-

cent lanes enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, 

consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or spinning

• When the distance between your vehicle 

and a following vehicle is short

• When an accessory (such as a bicycle 

carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehi-

cle

■

Intuitive parking assist (if 
equipped)



P.203

■

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) 
function



P.210

PKSA (Parking Support 
Alert)

The Parking Support Alert system 
consists of the following functions 
that operate when driving at a low 
speed or backing up, such as when 
parking. When the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a colli-
sion with a detected object, such as 
a wall is high, a warning operates to 
urge the driver to take evasive 
action.

PKSA (Parking Support Alert) 
system

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■

Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on 
the multi-information display. The vol-
ume of buzzers for the intuitive parking 
assist and RCTA function will be 
adjusted simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to 
change settings. (



P.76)



Vehicles without the Intuitive park-
ing assist

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “RCTA” 

and then press 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 and 

then press 

.

Each time the switch is pressed, the volume 

level will change between 1, 2, and 3.



Vehicles with the Intuitive parking 
assist

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “PKSA” 

and then press 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 and 

then press 

.

Each time the switch is pressed, the volume 

level will change between 1, 2, and 3.

■

Muting a buzzer temporarily (vehi-
cles with the Intuitive parking 
assist)

A mute button will be displayed on the 
multi-information display when an 
object is detected. To mute the buzzer, 

press . 
The buzzers for the intuitive parking 
assist and RCTA function will be muted 
simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in 
the following situations:



When the shift lever is changed.



When the vehicle speed exceeds a 
certain speed.



When there is malfunction in a sen-
sor or the system is temporarily 
unavailable.



When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.



When the engine switch is turned 
off.

Setting the buzzer volume

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*

: If  equipped

■

Types of sensors



Except F SPORT models

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors



F SPORT models

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

■

Display

When the sensors detect an object, 
such as a wall, a graphic is shown on 
the multi-information display and Cen-
ter Display depending on the position 
and distance to the object.



Multi-information display

Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection



Center Display (vehicles with a 
Lexus parking assist monitor)

A graphic is shown when the Lexus park-

Intuitive parking assist

*

The distance from your vehicle to 
objects, such as a wall, when paral-
lel parking or maneuvering into a 
garage is measured by the sensors 
and communicated via the 
multi-information display, Center 
Display and a buzzer. Always check 
the surrounding area when using 
this system.

System components

A
B
C
D

A
B
C
D

A
B
C
D

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ing assist monitor is displayed.
A simplified image is displayed on the 
Center Display when an object is detected.



Center Display (vehicles with a Pan-
oramic view monitor)

When an object is detected, a graphic will 
be displayed on the panoramic view moni-
tor.

Use the meter control switches to 
enable/disable the Lexus parking 
assist-sensor. (



P.76)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “PKSA” 

and then press 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 and 

then press 

.

When the intuitive parking assist func-

tion is disabled, the intuitive parking 
assist OFF indicator (



P.66) illumi-

nates on the multi-information display .
When the intuitive parking assist func-
tion is turned on or off, operation of the 
intuitive parking assist function contin-
ues in the same condition the next time 
the engine is started.

Turning intuitive parking assist 
on/off

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the sys-

tem

There is a limit to the degree of recogni-

tion accuracy and control performance 

that this system can provide, do not 

overly rely on this system. The driver is 

always responsible for paying attention 

to the vehicle’ surroundings and driving 

safely.

■

To ensure the system can operate 

properly

Observe the following precautions. 

Failing to do so may result in the vehicle 

being unable to be driven safely and pos-

sibly cause an accident.

●

Do not damage the sensors, and 

always keep them clean.

●

Do not attach a sticker or install an 

electronic component, such as a back-

lit license plate (especially fluorescent 

type), fog lights, fender pole or wire-

less antenna near a radar sensor.

●

Do not subject the surrounding area of 

the sensor to a strong impact. If sub-

jected to an impact, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer. If the 

front or rear bumper needs to be 

emoved/installed or replaced, contact 

your Lexus dealer.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint 

the sensors.

●

Do not attach a license plate cover.

●

Keep your tires properly inflated.

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■

The system can be operated when

●

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than about 6 

mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift lever other than P.

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the 

multi-information display. (



P.202)

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean 

Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed on 

the multi-information display

A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, 

dirt, etc. Remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., 

from the sensor to return the system to nor-

mal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at low 

temperatures, a warning message may be 

displayed or the sensor may not be able to 

detect an object. Once the ice melts, the 

system will return to normal.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

●

Water may be continuously flowing over 

the sensor surface, such as in a heavy 

rain. When the system determines that it 

is normal, the system will return to nor-

mal.

●

Initialization may not have been per-

formed after a battery terminal was dis-

connected and reconnected. Initialize the 

system. (



P.205)

If this message continues to be displayed 

even after initialization, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

If a battery terminal has been discon-

nected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized. To initial-

ize the system, drive the vehicle straight 

ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed of 

approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The sensor's detection areas are limited 

to the areas around the vehicle front and 

rear bumpers.

●

The following situations may occur 

during use.

• Depending on the shape of the object 

and other factors, the detection distance 

may shorten, or detection may be impos-

sible.

• There will be a short delay between 

object detection and display. Even at low 

speeds, there is a possibility that the 

object will come within the sensor’s 

detection areas before the display is 

shown and the warning beep sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer due 

to the volume of the audio system or air 

flow noise of the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the buzzer if 

buzzers for other systems are sounding.

■

Objects which the system may not be 

properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent the 

sensor from detecting it. Pay particular 

attention to the following objects:

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

WARNING

■

When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable the 

function as it may operate even though 

there is no possibility of a collision.

●

Failing to observe the warnings above.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspension 

(lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

■

Notes when washing the vehicle

Do not apply intensive bursts of water or 

steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor mal-

functioning.

●

When using a high pressure washer to 

wash the vehicle, do not spray the sen-

sors directly, as doing so may cause a 

sensor to malfunction.

●

When using steam to clean the vehicle, 

do not direct steam too close to the 

sensors as doing so may cause a sen-

sor to malfunction.

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●

Cotton, snow and other materials that 

absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections project-

ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-

cle

People may not be detected if they are 

wearing certain types of clothing.

■

Situations in which the system may not 

operate properly

Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-

rounding environment may affect the ability 

of a sensor to correctly detect objects. Par-

ticular instances where this may occur are 

listed below.

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor. 

(Cleaning the sensors will resolve this 

problem.)

●

A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will 

resolve this problem.) 

In especially cold weather, if a sensor is 

frozen the sensor display may be dis-

played abnormally, or objects, such as a 

wall, may not be detected.

●

When a sensor or the area around a sen-

sor is extremely hot or cold.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on an 

incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, 

motorcycle engines, air brakes of large 

vehicles, the clearance sonar of other 

vehicles or other devices which produce 

ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray 

or heavy rain.

●

If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●

When a pedestrian is wearing clothing 

that does not reflect ultrasonic waves (ex. 

skirts with gathers or frills).

●

When objects that are not perpendicular 

to the ground, not perpendicular to the 

vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or 

waving are in the detection range.

●

Strong wind is blowing

●

When driving in inclement weather such 

as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When an object that cannot be detected 

is between the vehicle and a detected 

object

●

If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, 

bicycle or pedestrian cuts in front of the 

vehicle or runs out from the side of the 

vehicle

●

If the orientation of a sensor has been 

changed due to a collision or other 

impact

●

When equipment that may obstruct a 

sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-

let, bumper protector (an additional trim 

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable 

manner, such as when the vehicle has 

been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire or 

an emergency tire puncture repair kit is 

used

■

Situations in which the system may 

operate even if there is no possibility of a 

collision

In some situations, such as the following, the 

system may operate even though there is no 

possibility of a collision.

●

When driving on a narrow road

●

When driving toward a banner, flag, 

low-hanging branch or boom barrier 

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(such as those used at railroad crossings, 

toll gates and parking lots)

●

When there is a rut or hole in the surface 

of the road

●

When driving on a metal cover (grating), 

such as those used for drainage ditches

●

When driving up or down a steep slope

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount of 

water, such as when driving on a flooded 

road

●

There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on 

a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will 

resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray 

or heavy rain

●

When driving in inclement weather such 

as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When strong winds are blowing

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, 

motorcycle engines, air brakes of large 

vehicles, the clearance sonar of other 

vehicles or other devices which produce 

ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

If the orientation of a sensor has been 

changed due to a collision or other 

impact

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall or 

curved curb

●

Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel 

beams, etc.) in multi-story parking 

garages, construction sites, etc.

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable 

manner, such as when the vehicle has 

been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on an 

incline, on gravel, or on grass

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire or 

an emergency tire puncture repair kit is 

used

■

Detection range of the sensors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

The diagram shows the detection range of 
the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot 
detect objects that are extremely close to 
the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may change 
depending on the shape of the object, etc.

Sensor detection display, object 
distance

A
B
C

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■

Multi-information display and Center Display

When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to the object will 
be displayed on the multi-information display and Center Display. (As the distance 
to the object becomes short, the distance segments may blink.)



Approximate distance to object: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

*

(Rear center 

sensor)

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.209)



Approximate distance to object: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

*

 (Front cen-

ter sensor)

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.209)



Approximate distance to object: 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)

*

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.209)



Approximate distance to object: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

*

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.209)

Multi-information display

Center Display

Multi-information display

Center Display

Multi-information display

Center Display

Multi-information display

Center Display

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

Approximate distance to object: 1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*1

*1

: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (



P.209)

*2

: The distance segments will blink slowly.



Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*1

*1

: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (



P.209)

*2

: The distance segments will blink rapidly.

■

Buzzer operation and distance to 
an object

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are 
operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as the vehi-
cle approaches an object. When the 
vehicle comes within the following 
distance of the object, the buzzer 
sounds continuously:

Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)



When 2 or more objects are 
detected simultaneously, the buzzer 
sounds for the nearest object. If one 
or more objects come within 
approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the 
vehicle, the buzzer will repeat a long 
tone, followed by fast beeps.



Automatic buzzer mute function: 
After a buzzer begins sounding, if 

the distance between the vehicle 
and the detected object does not 
become shorter, the buzzer will be 
muted automatically. (However, if 
the distance between the vehicle 
and object is 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less, 
this function will not operate.)

The buzzer sounds volume can be 
adjusted. (



P.202)

Multi-information display

*2

Center Display

*2

Multi-information display

*2

Center Display

*2

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Meter control switches

The RCTA function can be turned on/off.
When the RCTA function is disabled, the 
RCTA OFF indicator illuminates.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

When a vehicle approaching from the right 
or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, 
both outside rear view mirror indicators 
will flash.

Center Display

If a vehicle approaching from the right or 
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, 
the RCTA icon (



P.212) for the detected 

side will be displayed on the Center Dis-
play. This illustration shows an example of a 
vehicle approaching from both sides of the 
vehicle.

RCTA buzzer

If a vehicle approaching from the right or 
left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a 
buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds 
for approximately 1 second immediately 

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert) function

The RCTA function uses the BSM 
rear side radar sensors installed on 
the inner side of the rear bumper. 
This function is intended to assist 
the driver in checking areas that 
are not easily visible when backing 
up.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the 

function

There is a limit to the degree of recogni-

tion accuracy and control performance 

that this system can provide, do not 

overly rely on this system. The driver is 

always responsible for paying attention 

to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving 

safely. (



P.197)

■

To ensure the system can operate 

properly



P.197

System components

A

B

C

D

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Driving

after the RCTA function is turned on.

Use the meter control switches to 
enable/disable the RCTA function. 
(



P.76)



Vehicles without the Intuitive park-
ing assist

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “RCTA” 

and then press 

.

Each time the engine switch is turned off 
then changed to ON, the RCTA function 
will be enabled automatically.



Vehicles with the Intuitive parking 
assist

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “PKSA” 

and then press 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select “RCTA” 

and then press 

.

Each time the engine switch is turned off 
then changed to ON, the RCTA function 
will be enabled automatically.

■

Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-

bility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator may be difficult to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear 

over loud noises, such as if the audio system 

volume is high.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

Unavailable” is shown on the 

multi-information display

Water, ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached 

to the rear bumper around the sensors. 

(



P.197) Removing the water, ice, snow, 

mud, etc., from the attached to the rear 

bumper around the sensors to return the 

function to normal.
Additionally, the function may not operate 

normally when driving in extremely hot or 

cold environments.

■

Rear side radar sensors



P.197

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Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching 
from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence 
of such vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a 
buzzer.

Turning the RCTA function 
on/off

 RCTA function

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Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles

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RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is 
detected, the following will be dis-
played on the Center Display.



Example (Lexus parking assist mon-
itor) (if equipped): Vehicles are 
approaching from both sides of the 
vehicle



Example (Panoramic view monitor) 
(if equipped): Vehicles are 
approaching from both sides of the 
vehicle

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RCTA function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

A
B

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Driving

The buzzer can alert the driver of 
faster vehicles approaching from far-
ther away.
Example:

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The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the 

following conditions are met:

●

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is approximately 9 

mph (15 km/h) or less.

●

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) 

and 36 mph (56 km/h).

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Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the 

multi-information display. (



P.81)

Use the meter control switches to change 

settings. (

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P.76)

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Conditions under which the system will 

not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to 

detect the following types of vehicles and/or 

objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly 

behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking space 

next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect 

due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles 
and similar stationary objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, 
etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the parking 
spaces next to your vehicle

*

●

The distance between the sensor and 

approaching vehicle gets too close

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection 

of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

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Situations in which the system may not 

operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect vehicles 

correctly in the following situations:

●

When the sensor is misaligned due to a 

strong impact to the sensor or its sur-

rounding area

●

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is 

covering the sensor or surrounding area 

Approaching vehi-

cle speed

 Approximate 

alert distance

36 mph (56 km/h) 

(fast)

130 ft. (40 m)

5 mph (8 km/h) 

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

A

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on the position above the rear bumper

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When driving on a road surface that is 

wet with standing water during bad 

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

●

When multiple vehicles are approaching 

with only a small gap between each vehi-

cle

●

When a vehicle is approaching at high 

speed

●

When equipment that may obstruct a 

sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-

let, bumper protector (an additional trim 

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

When backing up on a slope with a sharp 

change in grade

●

When backing out of a sharp angle park-

ing spot

●

When towing a trailer

●

When there is a significant difference in 

height between your vehicle and the 

vehicle that enters the detection area

●

When a sensor or the area around a sen-

sor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the suspension has been modified or 

tires of a size other than specified are 

installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load

●

When turning while backing up

●

When a vehicle turns into the detection 

area

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Situations in which the system may 

operate even if there is no possibility of a 

collision

Instances of the RCTA function unneces-

sary detecting a vehicle and/or object may 

increase in the following situations:

●

When the parking space faces a street 

and vehicles are being driven on the 

street

●

When the distance between your vehicle 

and metal objects, such as a guardrail, 

wall, sigh, or parked vehicle, which may 

reflect electrical waves toward the rear of 

the vehicle, is short

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●

When equipment that may obstruct a 

sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-

let, bumper protector (an additional trim 

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

When a vehicle passes by the side of your 

vehicle

●

When a detected vehicle turns while 

approaching the vehicle

●

When there are spinning objects near 

your vehicle such as the fan of an air con-

ditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or sprayed 

toward the rear bumper, such as from a 

sprinkler

●

Moving objects (flags, exhaust fumes, 

large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain 

water on the road surface, etc.)

●

When the distance between your vehicle 

and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the 

detection area is short

●

Gratings and gutters

●

When a sensor or the area around a sen-

sor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the suspension has been modified or 

tires of a size other than specified are 

installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load