Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 72

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The ABS does not operate effectively when

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The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

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The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

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Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:

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When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

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When driving with tire chains

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When driving over bumps in the road

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When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

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TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating. 
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.

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Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when

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Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

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Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.

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When the TRAC/VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

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When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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Secondary Collision Brake
Do not overly rely on the Secondary Collision Brake. This system is
designed to help reduce the possibility of further damage due to a second-
ary collision, however, that effect changes according to various conditions.
Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.

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Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes

● The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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: If equipped

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (

→P. 301)

Outside rear view mirror indicators

BSM function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out-
side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper-
ated.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.

“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator

When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi-
nates.

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Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press 

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 of the meter control switches, select 

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Press 

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 of the meter control switches, select 

 or 

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Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.

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Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

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Press 

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 of the meter control switched, select 

 or 

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Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.

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The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.

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RCTA buzzer hearing
RCTA function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio
volume.

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When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, a
warning message will be displayed:

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There is a malfunction with the sensors

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The sensors have become dirty

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The outside temperature is extremely high or low

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The sensor voltage has become abnormal

Audio system screen (RCTA function only)

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

→P. 306) for the detected side will be displayed.

RCTA

 buzzer (

RCTA

 function only)

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

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