Toyota RAV4 (2021 year). Manual in english - part 5

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The BSM function and the 
RCTA function can be 
enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. (



P.94)

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tors visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear 

view mirror indicator may be difficult 

to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to 

hear over loud noises such as high 

audio volume.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor 

Unavailable” or “Rear Cross 

Traffic Alert Unavailable” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

The sensor voltage has become 

abnormal, or water, snow, mud, 

etc., may be built up in the vicinity of 

the sensor area of the rear bumper. 

(



P.267)

Removing the water, snow, mud, 

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor 

area should return it to normal.

Also, the sensor may not function 

normally when used in extremely 

hot or cold weather.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Sys-

tem Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” or “Rear Cross Traffic 

Alert Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is shown on the multi-

information display

There may be a sensor malfunction 

or misaligned. Have the vehicle 

inspected at a Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.94)

■

Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan 

and Puerto Rico

Turning the BSM func-
tion/RCTA function on/off

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Handling the radar sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are 

installed inside the left and right 

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to 

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can 

function correctly.

●

Keep the sensors and the sur-

rounding areas on the rear 

bumper clean at all times. 

If a sensor or its surrounding 

area on the rear bumper is dirty 

or covered with snow, the Blind 

Spot Monitor may not operate 

and a warning message 

(



P.266) will be displayed. In 

this situation, clear off the dirt or 

snow and drive the vehicle with 

the operation conditions of the 

BSM function (



P.269) satis-

fied for approximately 10 min-

utes. If the warning message 

does not disappear, have the 

vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area on the rear 

bumper to a strong impact. 

If a sensor is moved even 

slightly off position, the system 

may malfunction and vehicles 

may not be detected correctly. 

In the following situations, have 

your vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area 

is subject to a strong impact.

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Vehicles that can be 
detected by the Blind Spot 
Monitor

The BSM function uses radar 
sensors to detect the following 
vehicles traveling in adjacent 
lanes and advises the driver of 
the presence of such vehicles 
via the indicators on the outside 
rear view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in 
areas that are not visible 
using the outside rear view 
mirrors (the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approach-
ing rapidly from behind in 
areas that are not visible 
using the outside rear view 
mirrors (the blind spots)

■

The BSM function detection 
areas

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

WARNING

• If the surrounding area of a sen-

sor is scratched or dented, or 

part of them has become dis-

connected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to 

a sensor or its surrounding area 

on the rear bumper.

●

Do not modify the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear 

bumper.

●

If a sensor or the rear bumper 

needs to be removed/installed 

or replaced, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper 

any color other than an official 

Toyota color.

The Blind Spot Monitor 
function

A

B

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The range of each detection area 
is:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) 
to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either 
side of the vehicle

The area between the side of the 
vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the 
side of the vehicle cannot be 
detected.

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) 
forward of the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) 
from the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 
197 ft. (60 m) from the rear 
bumper

The greater the difference in speed 
between your vehicle and the 
detected vehicle is, the farther 
away the vehicle will be detected, 
causing the outside rear view mirror 
indicator to illuminate or flash.

■

The BSM function is operational 

when

The BSM function is operational 

when all of the following conditions 

are met:

●

The BSM function is on.

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than 

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The BSM function will detect a 

vehicle when

The BSM function will detect a vehi-

cle present in the detection area in 

the following situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-

takes your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in an adja-

cent lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detec-

tion area when it changes lanes.

■

Conditions under which the 

BSM function will not detect a 

vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to 

detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite 

direction

●

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 over-

taken rapidly by your vehicle

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

A

B

C

D

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Conditions under which the 

BSM function may not function 

correctly

●

The BSM function may not detect 

vehicles correctly in the following 

situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding 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 vehicle

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 

short

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle 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 vehicle remains in the detection 

area

• When driving up and down con-

secutive 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 adja-

cent lane is far away from your 

vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• Immediately after the BSM func-

tion/RCTA function are turned on

• When towing a trailer

●

Instances of the BSM function 

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle 

and/or object may increase in the 

following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. 

that enters the detection area is 

short

• When driving up and down con-

secutive 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 vehicle traveling in a 

lane other than the adjacent 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 vehicle

• When the vehicle throws up water 

or snow behind.

■

Operation of the RCTA 
function

The RCTA function uses 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 indica-

The Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert function (if 
equipped)

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tors and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

■

RCTA icon display (if 
equipped)

When a vehicle approaching 
from the right or left at the rear 
of the vehicle is detected, the 
following will be displayed on 
the navigation system (if 
equipped) or multimedia sys-
tem (if equipped) screen.



When the Toyota parking 
assist monitor (if equipped) is 
displayed



When the panoramic view 
monitor (if equipped) is dis-
played

: The RCTA function is mal-

functioning (



P.266)

■

The RCTA function detec-
tion areas

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

The buzzer can alert the driver of 
faster vehicles approaching from 
farther away.

Example:

A

B

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

 

Approxi-

mate alert 

distance

Fast

18 mph 

(28 km/h)

65 ft. (20 

m)

Slow

5 mph (8 

km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 

m)

A

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■

The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h) and 17 mph (28 km/h).

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

on the multi-information display. 

(



P.94)

■

Conditions under which the 

RCTA function will not detect a 

vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed 

to detect the following types of vehi-

cles 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 vehi-

cle

*

*

: Depending on conditions, detec-

tion of a vehicle and/or object may 
occur.

■

Conditions under which the 

RCTA function may not func-

tion correctly

●

The RCTA function may not 

detect vehicles correctly in the fol-

lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding 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 vehicle

• When a vehicle is approaching at 

high speed

• When parking on a steep incline, 

such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

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• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the engine is 

started with the RCTA function on

• When towing a trailer

• When the sensors cannot detect a 

vehicle due to obstructions

●

Instances of the RCTA function 

unnecessary detecting a vehicle 

and/or object may increase in the 

following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

• 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, sign, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

*

: If equipped

■

Location and types of sen-
sors

Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

■

Display (Multi-information 
display)

When the sensors detect an 
object, such as a wall, a graphic 

Intuitive parking 

assist

*

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

System components

A

B

C

D

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is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display depending on the 
position and distance to the 
object.

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detec-
tion

*1

Rear corner sensor detec-
tion

*2

Rear center sensor detec-
tion

*2

*1

:Displayed when the shift lever is 

in a driving position

*2

:Displayed when the shift lever is 

in R

■

Display (Audio system 
screen)

When the sensors detect an 
object, such as a wall, a graphic 
is shown on the navigation sys-
tem (if equipped) or multimedia 
system (if equipped) screen 
depending on the position and 
distance to the object.



When the Toyota parking 
assist monitor (if equipped) is 
displayed

A simplified image is displayed on 
the upper corner of the screen 
when an obstacle is detected.



When the panoramic view 
monitor (if equipped) is dis-
played



Panoramic view

*

A graphic is shown when the 
panoramic view monitor is dis-
played.

*

: A simplified image is displayed on 

the upper corner of the screen 
when an obstacle is detected 
while magnified display is shown.

A

B

C

D

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

Except panoramic view

A simplified image is displayed 
on the upper corner of the 
screen when an obstacle is 
detected.

The Intuitive parking assist can 
be enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. (



P.94)

When the intuitive parking assist 
function is disabled, the intuitive 
parking assist OFF indicator 
(



P.79) illuminates on the multi-

information display.

To re-enable the system, select 

 

on the multi-information display, 
select 

 and turn it on.

If the system is disabled, it will 
remain off even if the engine switch 
is turned to ON after the engine 
switch has been turned off.

Turning intuitive parking 
assist on/off

WARNING

■

Intuitive parking assist pre-

cautions

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failing to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely and possibly cause an acci-

dent.

●

Do not use the sensor at 

speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 

km/h).

●

The sensors’ detection areas 

and reaction times are limited. 

When moving forward or revers-

ing, check the areas surround-

ing the vehicle (especially the 

sides of the vehicle) for safety, 

and drive slowly, using the 

brake to control the vehicle’s 

speed.

●

Do not install accessories near 

the bumpers as those areas are 

within the sensors’ detection 

areas.

●

The area directly under the 

bumpers is not detected.

Thin posts or objects lower than 

the sensor may not be detected 

when approached, even if they 

have been detected once.

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■

The system can be operated 

when

●

The engine switch is in ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is 

on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable 

Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is 

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion 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 normal.
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 sys-

tem will return to normal.
If a warning message is displayed 

even if the sensor is clean, there 

may be a sensor malfunction. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

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.

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

commercial fender pole, wire-

less antenna or fog lights.

●

The front or rear bumper or a 

sensor receives a strong 

impact.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.) 

is installed.

●

Towing eyelets (if equipped) are 

installed.

●

A backlit license plate is 

installed.

■

When using the intuitive park-

ing assist

In the following situations, the 

system may not function correctly 

due to a sensor malfunction, etc. 

Have the vehicle checked by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

The intuitive parking assist 

operation display flashes or 

shows continuously, and a 

buzzer sounds when no objects 

are detected.

●

If the area around a sensor col-

lides with something, or is sub-

jected to strong impact.

●

If the bumper or grille collides 

with something.

●

If the display flashes or is dis-

played continuously and a 

buzzer does not sound, except 

when the mute function has 

been turned on.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of 

water or steam to the sensor 

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not spray the sensors 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 sensor to malfunc-

tion.

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

●

Water may be continuously flow-

ing over the sensor surface, such 

as in a heavy rain. When the sys-

tem determines that it is normal, 

the system will return to normal.

●

Initialization may not have been 

performed after a battery terminal 

was disconnected and recon-

nected. Initialize the system. 

(



P.277)

If this message continues to be 

displayed even after initialization, 

have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer.

■

If a battery terminal has been 

disconnected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized. 

To initialize 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’s 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 impossible.

• Detection may be impossible if 

static objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

• There will be a short delay 

between static object detection 

and display (warning buzzer 

sounds). Even at low speeds, 

there is a possibility that the object 

will come within 11.9 in. (30 cm) 

before the display is shown and 

the warning buzzer 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 

sound of this system due to the 

buzzers of other systems.

■

Conditions under which the 

function may not function cor-

rectly

Certain vehicle conditions and the 

surrounding environment may affect 

the ability of a sensor to correctly 

detect objects. Particular instances 

where this may occur are listed 

below.

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on a sen-

sor. (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 dis-

play may be displayed abnor-

mally, or objects, such as a wall, 

may not be detected.

●

A sensor is covered in any way.

●

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on 

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy 

due to vehicle horns, motorcycle 

engines, air brakes of large vehi-

cles, or other loud noises produc-

ing ultrasonic waves.

●

There is another vehicle equipped 

with parking assist sensors in the 

vicinity.

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of 

spray or heavy rain.

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount 

of water, such as when driving on 

a flooded road.

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted.

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall 

or curved curb.

●

If objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

■

Objects which may not be prop-

erly detected

The shape of the object may pre-

vent the sensor from detecting it. 

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Pay particular attention to the fol-

lowing objects:

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials 

that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections 

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

People may not be detected if they 

are wearing certain types of cloth-

ing.

■

Certification (Canada only)

This ISM device complies with 

Canadian ICES-001.

■

Detection range of the sen-
sors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 
cm)

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 
cm)

Approximately 2.1 ft. (63 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.

■

Distance display

When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to 
the object will be displayed on the multi-information display, naviga-
tion system (if equipped) or multimedia system (if equipped) screen. 
(As the distance to the object becomes short, the distance segments 
may blink.)

The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations.

Sensor detection display, 
object distance

A

B

C

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

Approximate distance to object

• Front center sensor: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.1 ft. (63 cm)
• Rear center sensor: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.1 ft. (63 cm)



Approximate distance to object: 2.1 ft. (63 cm) to 1.6 ft. (48 cm)



Approximate distance to object: 1.6 ft. (48 cm) to 1.1 ft. (34 cm)



Approximate distance to object: 1.1 ft. (34 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*

: The distance segments will blink slowly.



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

*

: The distance segments will blink rapidly.

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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■

Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sen-
sors are operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as 
the vehicle approaches an 
object.
When the vehicle comes 
within approximately 1.1 ft. 
(34 cm) of the object, the 
buzzer sounds continuously.



When 2 or more sensors 
simultaneously detect a static 
object, the buzzer sounds for 
the nearest object.



Even when the sensors are 
operating, the buzzer will be 
muted in some situations. 
(automatic buzzer mute func-
tion)

■

Muting the buzzer sound

●

Automatic buzzer mute function

Even when the sensors are operat-
ing, the buzzer will be muted in the 
following situations:
• The distance between the vehicle 

and the detected object does not 

become shorter (except when the 

distance between the vehicle and 

object is 1.1 ft. [34 cm] or less).

• Your vehicle is moving away from 

the object.

• There are no detectable objects 

entering the path of your vehicle.

However, if another object is 
detected or the situation changes 
while the buzzer is muted, the 
buzzer begins sounding again.

●

To mute the buzzer sound

The buzzer can be temporarily 

muted by pressing 

 of the meter 

control switches while a suggestion 
that says mute is available is shown 
on the multi-information display.

●

When the mute is canceled

Mute will be automatically canceled 
in the following situations.
• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed has 

reached or exceeded a certain 

speed

• When the Intuitive parking assist 

is turned off once and turned on 

again

• When the engine switch is turned 

off once and turned to ON again

■

Customization

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

on the multi-information display. 

(



P.94)

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*

: If equipped

■

Parking Support Brake 
function (static objects)



P.286

■

Parking Support Brake 
function (rear-crossing 
vehicles) (if equipped)



P.292

PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake)

*

The Parking Support Brake 
system consists of the fol-
lowing functions that oper-
ate when driving at a low 
speed or backing up, such 
as when parking. When the 
system determines that the 
possibility of a collision 
with a detected object is 
high, a warning operates to 
urge the driver to take eva-
sive action. If the system 
determines that the possi-
bility of a collision with a 
detected object is extremely 
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help 
avoid the collision or help 
reduce the impact of the 
collision.

PKSB (Parking Support 
Brake) system

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Parking 

Support Brake system

Do not overly rely on the system, 

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.
Always drive while checking the 

safety of the surroundings of the 

vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle and 

road conditions, weather, etc., the 

system may not operate.
The detection capabilities of sen-

sors and radars are limited. 

Always drive while checking the 

safety of the surroundings of the 

vehicle.

●

The driver is solely responsible 

for safe driving. Always drive 

carefully, taking care to observe 

your surroundings. The Parking 

Support Brake system is 

designed to provide support to 

lessen the severity of collisions. 

However, it may not operate in 

some situations.

●

The Parking Support Brake sys-

tem is not designed to stop the 

vehicle completely. Addition-

ally, even if the system has 

stopped the vehicle, it is neces-

sary to depress the brake pedal 

immediately as brake control 

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds.

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The Parking Support Brake can 
be enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. All of the Parking Sup-
port Brake functions (static 
objects and rear-crossing vehi-
cles) are enabled/disabled 
simultaneously. (



P.94)

When the Parking Support Brake is 
disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator 
(



P.79) illuminates on the multi-

information display.

To re-enable the system, select 

 

on the multi-information display, 
select 

 and turn it on.

If the system is disabled, it will 
remain off even if the engine switch 
is turned to ON after the engine 
switch has been turned off.

If the engine output restriction 
control or brake control oper-
ates, a buzzer will sound and a 
message will be displayed on 
the multi-information display, 
navigation system (if equipped) 
or multimedia system (if 
equipped) screen, to alert the 
driver.

Depending on the situation, engine 
output restriction control will oper-
ate to either limit acceleration or 
restrict output as much as possible.



Engine output restriction con-
trol is operating (acceleration 
restriction)

Acceleration greater than a certain 
amount is restricted by the system.
Navigation system (if equipped) or 
multimedia system (if equipped) 
screen: No warning displayed
Multi-information display: “Object 
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Does not sound



Engine output restriction con-
trol is operating (output 
restricted as much as possi-
ble)

The system has determined that 
stronger-than-normal brake opera-
tion is necessary.
Navigation system (if equipped) or 
multimedia system (if equipped) 

NOTICE

■

If “Parking Support Brake 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display 

and the PKSB OFF indicator 

is flashing

If this message is displayed 

immediately after the engine 

switch is changed to ON, operate 

the vehicle carefully, paying atten-

tion to your surroundings. It may 

be necessary to drive the vehicle 

for a certain amount of time 

before the system returns to nor-

mal. (If the system does not return 

to normal after driving for a while, 

clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.)

Enabling/Disabling the 
Parking Support Brake

Display and buzzer for 
engine output restriction 
control and brake control

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screen: “BRAKE!”
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.
Navigation system (if equipped) or 
multimedia system (if equipped) 
screen: “BRAKE!”
Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system 
operation

The vehicle has been stopped by 
brake control operation.
Navigation system (if equipped) or 
multimedia system (if equipped) 
screen: “Press Brake Pedal”
Multi-information display: “Switch to 
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is 
not depressed, “Brake” will be dis-
played.)
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep

If the Parking Support Brake 
determines that a collision with a 
detected object is possible, the 
engine output will be restricted 
to restrain any increase in the 
vehicle speed. (Engine output 
restriction control: See figure 2.)

Additionally, if the accelerator 
pedal continues to be 
depressed, the brakes will be 
applied automatically to reduce 
the vehicle speed. (Brake con-
trol: See figure 3.)



Figure 1: When the PKSB 
(Parking Support Brake) is not 
operating

Engine output

Braking force

Time



Figure 2: When engine out-
put restriction control oper-
ates

Engine output

Braking force

Time

Engine output restriction con-

System overview

A

B

C

A

B

C

D

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trol begins operating (System 
determines that possibility of 
collision with detected object 
is high)



Figure 3: When engine out-
put restriction control and 
brake control operates

Engine output

Braking force

Time

Engine output restriction con-
trol begins operating (System 
determines that possibility of 
collision with detected object 
is high)

Brake control begins operat-
ing (System determines that 
possibility of collision with 
detected object is extremely 
high)

■

If the Parking Support Brake 

has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-

ation of the Parking Support Brake, 

the Parking Support Brake will be 

disabled and the PKSB OFF indica-

tor will illuminate. If the Parking Sup-

port Brake operates unnecessarily, 

brake control can be canceled by 

depressing the brake pedal or wait-

ing for approximately 2 seconds for 

it to automatically be canceled. 

Then, the vehicle can be operated 

by depressing the accelerator pedal.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake

To re-enable the Parking Support 

Brake when it is disabled due to 

operation of the Parking Support 

Brake, either enable the system 

again (



P.282), or turn the engine 

switch to OFF and then back to ON. 

Additionally, if the object becomes 

no longer in the traveling direction of 

the vehicle or if the traveling direc-

tion of the vehicle changes (such as 

changing from moving forward to 

backing up, or from backing up to 

moving forward), the system will be 

re-enabled automatically.

■

If “Parking Support Brake 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display 

and the PKSB OFF indicator is 

flashing

●

If this message is displayed, a 

sensor on the front or rear bumper 

may be dirty. Clean the sensors 

and their surrounding area on the 

bumpers.

●

Initialization may not have been 

performed after a battery terminal 

was disconnected and recon-

nected. Initialize the system. 

(



P.285)

If this message continues to be 

displayed even after initialization, 

have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Parking Support Brake 

Unavailable” and “Parking 

Assist Unavailable Clean Park-

ing Assist Sensor” are dis-

played on the multi-information 

display and the PKSB OFF indi-

cator is flashing

●

A sensor may be covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. In this case, 

remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., 

from the sensor to return the sys-

tem to normal. If this message is 

A

B

C

D

E

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shown even after removing dirt 

from the sensor, or shown when 

the sensor was not dirty to begin 

with, have the vehicle inspected at 

your Toyota dealer.

●

A sensor may be frozen. Once the 

ice melts, the system will return to 

normal.

●

Water may be continuously flow-

ing over the sensor surface, such 

as in a heavy rain. When the sys-

tem determines that it is normal, 

the system will return to normal.

■

If a battery terminal has been 

disconnected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized. 

To initialize the system, drive the 

vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds 

or more at a speed of approximately 

22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

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*

: If equipped

This function will operate in situations such as the following if an 
object is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When traveling at a low speed and the brake pedal is not 
depressed, or is depressed late

Parking Support Brake function (static objects)

*

If the sensors detect a static object, such as a wall, in the trav-
eling direction of the vehicle and the system determines that a 
collision may occur due to the vehicle suddenly moving for-
ward due to an accidental accelerator pedal operation, the 
vehicle moving the unintended direction due to the wrong 
shift position being selected, or while parking or traveling at 
low speeds, the system will operate to lessen the impact with 
the detected static object and reduce the resulting damage.

Examples of function operation

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■

When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

■

When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to 
the wrong shift position being selected



P.273

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake can operate prop-

erly

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the sensors (



P.273). 

Failure to do so may cause a sen-

sor to not operate properly, and 

may cause an accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or 

paint the sensors.

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WARNING

●

Do not replace a sensor with a 

part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area to a strong 

impact.

●

Do not damage the sensors, 

and always keep them clean.

●

If the area around a radar sen-

sor is subjected to an impact, 

the system may not operate 

properly due to a sensor mal-

function. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as 

changes to the height or inclina-

tion of the vehicle may prevent 

the sensors from detecting 

objects correctly or cause the sys-

tem to not operate or operate 

unnecessarily.

■

If the Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) oper-

ates unnecessarily, such as 

at a railroad crossing

In the event that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static objects) 

operates unnecessarily, such as 

at a railroad crossing, brake con-

trol will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds, allowing you to 

proceed forward and leave the 

area, brake control can also be 

canceled by depressing the brake 

pedal. Depressing the accelera-

tor pedal after brake control is 

canceled will allow you to proceed 

forward and leave the area.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of 

water or steam to the sensor 

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not spray the sensors 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 sensor to malfunc-

tion.

■

When to disable the Parking 

Support Brake

In the following situations, disable 

the Parking Support Brake as the 

system may operate even though 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

●

When inspecting the vehicle 

using a chassis roller, chassis 

dynamo or free roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a 

boat, truck or other transport 

vessel

●

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 lowered due to the 

carried load

●

When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, 

such as a towing eyelet, bumper 

protector (an additional trim 

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or 

snow plow

●

When using an automatic car 

wash

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■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (static object) will 

operate when

The function will operate when the 

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (



P.77, 79) and 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is 

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 

km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and 6 

to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger-than-nor-

mal brake operation is necessary 

to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is 

operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an immediate brake 

operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision.

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) will 

stop operating when

The function will stop operating if 

any of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The system determines that the 

collision has become avoidable 

with normal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer 6 to 

13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the 

vehicle or in the traveling direction 

of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have 

elapsed since the vehicle was 

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed 

after the vehicle is stopped by 

brake control.

• The static object is no longer 6 to 

13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the 

vehicle or in the traveling direction 

of the vehicle.

■

Detection range of the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects)

The detection range of the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) differs from the detection 

range of the intuitive parking assist. 

(



P.278) Therefore, even if the 

intuitive parking assist detects an 

object and provides a warning, the 

Parking Support Brake function 

(static objects) may not start operat-

ing.

■

Objects that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static 

objects) may not detect

The sensors may not be able to 

detect certain objects, such as the 

following:

●

Pedestrian

●

Cotton, snow, and other materials 

that are poor reflectors of sonic 

waves

●

Objects which are not perpendicu-

lar to the ground, are not perpen-

dicular to the traveling direction of 

the vehicle, are uneven or are 

waving

●

Low objects

●

Thin objects such as wires, 

fences, ropes and signposts

●

Objects that are extremely close 

to the bumper

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections 

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not operate

When the shift lever is in N

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■

Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive 

parking assist system is enabled or 

not (



P.275), if the Parking Support 

Brake function (static objects) is 

enabled (



P.282), the front or rear 

sensors detect an object and brake 

control and engine output restric-

tion control are performed, the intui-

tive parking assist buzzer will sound 

to notify the driver of the approxi-

mate distance to the object.

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may operate even if 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) may operate 

even though there is no possibility of 

a collision.

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When driving on a narrow road

• When driving on a gravel road or 

in an area with tall grass

• When driving toward a banner, 

flag, low-hanging branch or boom 

barrier (such as those used at rail-

road crossings, toll gates and 

parking lots)

• When there is a structure on the 

roadside (such as when driving in 

a narrow tunnel, on a narrow 

bridge or on a narrow road)

• When parallel parking

• 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

• When loaded on ships or trucks

• Moving type automatic car wash

• Lift type parking area or multi-

story parking lot

• Underground parking area

• Structures on the ground (speed 

bumps, cat’s eyes, etc.)

• Differences in height

• When moving straight ahead or 

turning right

• Snow-melting pipes

• Devices for detecting vehicles, 

such as traffic lights, devices for 

detecting traffic congestion, or 

devices for detecting empty 

spaces in parking areas

• Railroad tracks

• H-shaped steel

• When there are vehicles on both 

sides, or there is a vehicle that 

resembles this vehicle

●

Weather

• If a sensor is covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the 

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a 

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• Strong wind is blowing

●

Other sonic wave sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle 

detectors, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or 

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

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fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has 

been changed due to a collision or 

other impact

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not operate prop-

erly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, this function may not oper-

ate properly.

●

Weather

• When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

• If a sensor is covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the 

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a 

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the 

area will resolve this problem.)

●

Vehicle surroundings

• 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

• The vehicle is approaching a tall 

or curved curb.

• On an extremely bumpy road, on 

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

• The objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

●

Other sonic waves sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle 

detectors, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or 

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

• 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 eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip, 

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

• If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

• If paint or a sticker is applied to 

the sensor

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*

: If equipped

This function will operate in situations such as the following if a vehi-
cle is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal 
is not depressed, or is depressed late



P.267

Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing 

vehicles)

*

If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle and the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a collision is high, this function 
will perform brake control to reduce the likelihood of an 
impact with the approaching vehicle.

Examples of function operation

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake (rear-crossing 

vehicles) can operate prop-

erly

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the rear radar sensors 

(



P.267). Failure to do so may 

cause a sensor to not operate 

properly, and may cause an acci-

dent.

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The Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will operate when

The function will operate when the 

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (



P.77, 79) and 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is 

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 

km/h) or less.

• Vehicles are approaching from the 

right or left at the rear of the vehi-

cle at a traveling speed of more 

than approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h)

• The shift lever is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger than normal 

brake operation is necessary to 

avoid a collision with an approach-

ing vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is 

operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an emergency brake 

operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision with an approaching vehi-

cle.

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if 

any of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The collision becomes avoidable 

with normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have 

elapsed since the vehicle was 

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed 

after the vehicle is stopped by 

brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle.

■

Detection area of the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) differs from the detec-

tion area of the RCTA function 

(



P.271). Therefore, even if the 

RCTA function detects a vehicle 

and provides an alert, the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) may not start operat-

ing.

■

Conditions under which the 

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehicles) 

will not detect a vehicle

The Parking Support Brake function 

WARNING

●

Do not modify, disassemble or 

paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a rear radar sen-

sor with a part other than a gen-

uine part.

●

Do not damage the rear radar 

sensors, and always keep the 

radar sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumper 

clean.

●

If the area around a rear radar 

sensor is subjected to an 

impact, the system may not 

operate properly due to a sen-

sor malfunction. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Observe the rear radar sensor 

handling precautions. (



P.267)

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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

●

Vehicles which suddenly acceler-

ate or decelerate near your vehi-

cle

●

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 vehi-
cle

*

●

Objects which are extremely close 
to a radar sensor

*

●

Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

less than approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h)

●

Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

more than approximately 15 mph 

(24 km/h)

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Situations in which the system 

may operate even though there 

is no possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehicles) 

may operate even though there is 

no possibility of a collision.

●

When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

●

When a detected vehicle turns 

while approaching the vehicle

●

When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

●

When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

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●

When there are spinning objects 

near your vehicle such as the fan 

of an air conditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or 

sprayed toward the rear bumper, 

such as from a sprinkler

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles) may not 

operate properly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the radar sensors may not 

detect an object and this function 

may not operate properly

●

Stationary objects

●

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the rear bumper is covered with 

ice, snow, dirt, etc.

●

When it is raining heavily or water 

strikes the vehicle

●

When the detection area of a 

radar sensor is obstructed by an 

adjacent vehicle

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted

●

When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, such 

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip, 

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

●

If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a radar 

sensor

●

If the orientation of a radar sensor 

has been changed

●

When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

●

If a vehicle is approaching the rear 

of your vehicle rapidly

●

Situations in which the radar sen-

sor may not detect a vehicle

• When a vehicle approaches from 

the right or left at the rear of the 

vehicle while you are turning while 

backing up

• When turning while backing up

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

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• When a vehicle turns into the 

detection area

*

: If equipped

●

The screen illustrations used in 

this text are intended as exam-

ples, and may differ from the 

image that is actually displayed on 

the screen.

The rear view monitor system is 
a supplemental device intended 
to assist the driver when back-
ing up. When backing up, be 
sure to visually check all around 
the vehicle both directly and 
using the mirrors before pro-
ceeding. If you do not, you may 
hit another vehicle, and could 
possibly cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following 
precautions when using the rear 
view monitor system.

Rear view monitor sys-

tem

*

The rear view monitor sys-
tem assists the driver by 
displaying an image of the 
view behind the vehicle with 
fixed guide lines on the 
screen while backing up, for 
example while parking.

Driving precautions

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The rear view monitor system 
screen will be displayed if the 
shift lever is shifted to the “R” 
position while the engine switch 
is in ON.

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the 
vehicle is being backed straight up.
• The displayed width is wider than 

the actual vehicle width.

Vehicle center guide line

WARNING

●

Never depend on the rear view 

monitor system entirely when 

backing up. The image and the 

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may differ 

from the actual state.

Use caution, just as you would 

when backing up any vehicle.

●

Be sure to back up slowly, 

depressing the brake pedal to 

control vehicle speed.

●

The instructions given are only 

guide lines. When and how 

much to turn the steering wheel 

will vary according to traffic con-

ditions, road surface condi-

tions, vehicle condition, etc. 

when parking. It is necessary to 

be fully aware of this before 

using the rear view monitor sys-

tem.

●

When parking, be sure to check 

that the parking space will 

accommodate your vehicle 

before maneuvering into it.

●

Do not use the rear view moni-

tor system in the following 

cases:

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or 

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the back door is not 

closed completely

• On roads that are not flat or 

straight, such as curves or 

slopes

●

In low temperatures, the screen 

may darken or the image may 

become faint. The image could 

distort when the vehicle is mov-

ing, or you may become unable 

to see the image on the screen. 

Be sure to visually check all 

around the vehicle both directly 

and using the mirrors before 

proceeding.

●

If the tire sizes are changed, the 

position of the fixed guide lines 

displayed on the screen may 

change.

●

The camera uses a special lens. 

The distances between objects 

and pedestrians that appear in 

the image displayed on the 

screen will differ from the actual 

distances. (



P.299)

Screen description

A

B

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This line indicates the estimated 
vehicle center on the ground.

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 

1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge 
of the bumper.

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 3 

ft. (1 m) (blue) from the edge of 
the bumper.

The rear view monitor system is 
canceled when the shift lever is 
shifted into any position other 
than the “R” position.

The rear view monitor system 
displays an image of the view 
from the bumper of the rear area 
of the vehicle.

Corners of bumper



The area around both corners 
of the bumper will not be dis-
played.

●

The image adjustment procedure 

for the rear view monitor system 

screen is the same as the proce-

dure for adjusting the screen. 

(



P.392)

●

The area displayed on the screen 

may vary according to vehicle ori-

entation conditions.

●

Objects which are close to either 

corner of the bumper or under the 

bumper cannot be displayed.

●

The camera uses a special lens. 

The distance of the image that 

appears on the screen differs from 

the actual distance.

●

Items which are located higher 

than the camera may not be dis-

played on the monitor.

The camera for the rear view 

Canceling rear view moni-
tor system

Rear view monitor system 
precautions

Area displayed on screen

C

D

The camera

A

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monitor system is located as 
shown in the illustration.

■

Using the camera

If dirt or foreign matter (such as 
water droplets, snow, mud, etc.) 
is adhering to the camera, it 
cannot transmit a clear image. 
In this case, flush it with a large 
quantity of water and wipe the 
camera lens clean with a soft 
and wet cloth.



The distance guide lines and 
the vehicle width guide lines 

NOTICE

●

The rear view monitor system 

may not operate properly in the 

following cases.

• If the back of the vehicle is hit, 

the position and mounting angle 

of the camera may change.

• As the camera has a water 

proof construction, do not 

detach, disassemble or modify 

it. This may cause incorrect 

operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens, 

flush the camera with a large 

quantity of water and wipe it 

with a soft and wet cloth. 

Strongly rubbing the camera 

lens may cause the camera lens 

to be scratched and unable to 

transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, 

car wax, window cleaner or a 

glass coating to adhere to the 

camera. If this happens, wipe it 

off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rap-

idly, such as when hot water is 

poured on the vehicle in cold 

weather, the system may not 

operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do 

not apply intensive bursts of 

water to the camera or camera 

area. Doing so may result in the 

camera malfunctioning.

●

Do not expose the camera to 

strong impact as this could 

cause a malfunction. If this hap-

pens, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer 

as soon as possible.

Differences between the 
screen and the actual road

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may not actually be parallel 
with the dividing lines of the 
parking space, even when 
they appear to be so. Be sure 
to check visually.



The distances between the 
vehicle width guide lines and 
the left and right dividing lines 
of the parking space may not 
be equal, even when they 
appear to be so. Be sure to 
check visually.



The distance guide lines give 
a distance guide for flat road 
surfaces. In any of the follow-
ing situations, there is a mar-
gin of error between the guide 
lines on the screen and the 
actual distance/course on the 
road.

■

When the ground behind 
the vehicle slopes up 
sharply

The distance guide lines will 
appear to be closer to the vehi-
cle than the actual distance. 
Because of this, objects will 
appear to be farther away than 
they actually are. In the same 
way, there will be a margin of 
error between the fixed guide 
lines and the actual dis-
tance/course on the road.

■

When the ground behind 
the vehicle slopes down 
sharply

The distance guide lines will 
appear to be farther from the 
vehicle than the actual distance. 
Because of this, objects will 
appear to be closer than they 
actually are. In the same way, 
there will be a margin of error 
between the guide lines and the 
actual distance/course on the 
road.

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■

When any part of the vehi-
cle sags

When any part of the vehicle 
sags due to the number of pas-
sengers or the distribution of the 
load, there is a margin of error 
between the fixed guide lines on 
the screen and the actual dis-
tance/course on the road.

A margin of error

The distance guide lines are dis-
played according to flat surfaced 
objects (such as the road). It is 
not possible to determine the 
position of three-dimensional 
objects (such as vehicles) using 
the vehicle width guide lines and 
distance guide lines. When 
approaching a three-dimen-
sional object that extends out-
ward (such as the flatbed of a 
truck), be careful of the follow-
ing.

■

Vehicle width guide lines

Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. 
In the case shown below, the 
truck appears to be outside of 
the vehicle width guide lines and 
the vehicle does not look as if it 
hits the truck. However, the rear 
body of the truck may actually 
cross over the vehicle width 
guide lines. In reality if you back 
up as guided by the vehicle 
width guide lines, the vehicle 
may hit the truck.

A

When approaching three-
dimensional objects

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Vehicle width guide lines

■

Distance guide lines

Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. 
On the screen, it appears that a 
truck is parking at point 

. 

However, in reality if you back 

up to point 

, you will hit the 

truck. On the screen, it appears 
that 

 is closest and 

 is far-

thest away. However, in reality, 
the distance to 

 and 

 is the 

same, and 

 is farther than 

 

and 

.

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause 
and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

A

B

A

A

C

A

C

B

A

C

Things you should know

If you notice any symptoms

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is difficult to 
see



The vehicle is in a dark 
area



The temperature 
around the lens is 
either high or low



The outside tempera-
ture is low



There are water drop-
lets on the camera



It is raining or humid



Foreign matter (mud 
etc.) is adhering to the 
camera



Sunlight or headlights 
are shining directly 
into the camera



The vehicle is under 
fluorescent lights, 
sodium lights, mer-
cury lights etc.

Back up while visually 
checking the vehicle’s 
surroundings. (Use the 
monitor again once con-
ditions have been 
improved.)
The procedure for 
adjusting the picture 
quality of the rear view 
monitor system is the 
same as the procedure 
for adjusting the screen. 
(



P.392)

The image is blurry

Dirt or foreign matter 
(such as water droplets, 
snow, mud etc.) is 
adhering to the camera.

Flush the camera with a 
large quantity of water 
and wipe the camera 
lens clean with a soft 
and wet cloth.

The image is out of 
alignment

The camera or sur-
rounding area has 
received a strong 
impact.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

The fixed guide lines 
are very far out of 
alignment

The camera position is 
out of alignment.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.



The vehicle is tilted 
(there is a heavy load 
on the vehicle, tire 
pressure is low due to 
a tire puncture, etc.)



The vehicle is used on 
an incline.

If this happens due to 
these causes, it does 
not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Back up while visually 
checking the vehicle’s 
surroundings.

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*

: If equipped

●

The screen illustrations used in 

this text are intended as exam-

ples, and may differ from the 

image that is actually displayed on 

the screen.

The parking assist monitor is a 
supplemental device intended to 
assist the driver when backing 
up. When backing up, be sure to 
visually check all around the 
vehicle both directly and using 
the mirrors before proceeding. If 
you do not, you may hit another 
vehicle, and could possibly 
cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following 
precautions when using the 
parking assist monitor.

Toyota parking assist 

monitor

*

The parking assist monitor 
assists the driver by dis-
playing an image of the view 
behind the vehicle while 
backing up, for example 
while parking.
When the display is 
changed to the wide rear 
view mode, a wider lateral 
view behind the vehicle will 
be displayed.

Driving precautions

WARNING

●

Never depend on the parking 

assist monitor entirely when 

backing up. The image and the 

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may differ 

from the actual state.

Use caution, just as you would 

when backing up any vehicle.

●

Be sure to back up slowly, 

depressing the brake pedal to 

control vehicle speed.

●

If you seem likely to hit nearby 

vehicles, obstacles, people or 

mount the shoulder, depress 

the brake pedal to stop the vehi-

cle.

●

The instructions given are only 

guidelines. When and how 

much to turn the steering wheel 

will vary according to traffic con-

ditions, road surface condi-

tions, vehicle condition, etc. 

when parking. It is necessary to 

be fully aware of this before 

using the parking assist system.

●

When parking, be sure to check 

that the parking space will 

accommodate your vehicle 

before maneuvering into it.

●

Do not use the parking assist 

monitor in the following cases:

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or 

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the back door is not 

closed completely

• On roads that are not flat or 

straight, such as curves or 

slopes

• If the suspension has been 

modified or tires of a size other 

than specified are installed

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The parking assist monitor 
screen will be displayed if the 
shift lever is shifted to the “R” 
while the engine switch is in ON.
Each time the display mode 
switching button is selected, the 
mode will change as follows:



Rear view

Displays the rear view of the vehi-
cle.

Display mode switching but-
ton

Each time the button is selected, 
the rear view mode and the wide 
rear view mode are switched.

Guide line switching button

Select to switch the guide line 
mode. (



P.306)

• Each time the button is selected, 

the display mode changes in the 
following order:

Estimated course line display mode 



 Parking assist guide line display 

mode 



 Distance guide line dis-

play mode.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

*

When a sensor detects a vehicle 
approaching from the rear, the 
direction of the vehicle approaching 
from the rear is displayed and the 
buzzer sounds.

Intuitive parking assist

*

When a sensor detects a stationary 
object, the direction of and the 
approximate distance to the a sta-
tionary object are displayed and the 
buzzer sounds.

*

: If equipped



Wide rear view

Displays a near 180° image from 
the rear view camera.

WARNING

●

In low temperatures, the screen 

may darken or the image may 

become faint. The image could 

distort when the vehicle is mov-

ing, or you may become unable 

to see the image on the screen. 

Be sure to visually check all 

around the vehicle both directly 

and using the mirrors before 

proceeding.

●

If the tire sizes are changed, the 

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may 

change.

●

The camera uses a special lens. 

The distances between objects 

and pedestrians that appear in 

the image displayed on the 

screen will differ from the actual 

distances. (



P.311)

Screen display

A

B

C

D

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Display mode switching but-
ton

Each time the button is selected, 
the rear view mode and the wide 
rear view mode are switched.

Guide line switching button

Select to switch the guide line 
mode. (



P.306)

• Each time the button is selected, 

the display mode changes in the 
following order:

Estimated course line display mode 



 Parking assist guide line display 

mode 



 Distance guide line dis-

play mode.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

*

When a sensor detects a stationary 
object, the direction of stationary 
object is displayed and the buzzer 
sounds.

Intuitive parking assist

*

When a sensor detects an obsta-
cle, the direction of and the approx-
imate distance to the obstacle are 
displayed and the buzzer sounds.

*

: If equipped

●

For details about the Rear Cross 

Traffic Alert function (



P.270) 

and intuitive parking assist. 

(



P.273)

The parking assist monitor is 
canceled when the shift lever is 
shifted into any position other 
than the “R”.

Use any of the following modes.



Estimated course line display 
mode (



P.307)

Estimated course lines are dis-
played which move in accor-
dance with the operation of the 
steering wheel.



Parking assist guide line dis-
play mode (



P.308)

The steering wheel return points 
(parking assist guide lines) are 
displayed.
This mode is recommended for 

WARNING

●

As the Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

display is displayed over the 

camera view, it may be difficult 

to see the Rear Cross Traffic 

Alert display depending on the 

color and brightness of the sur-

rounding area.

A

B

C

D

Canceling Toyota parking 
assist monitor

Using the system

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those who are comfortable with 
parking the vehicle without the 
aid of the estimated course 
lines.



Distance guide line display 
mode (



P.309)

Distance guide lines only are 
displayed.
This mode is recommended for 
those who are comfortable with 
parking the vehicle without the 
aid of the guide lines.



Rear view

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the 
vehicle is being backed straight up.

Estimated course lines

Show an estimated course when 
the steering wheel is turned.

Distance guide lines

Show distance behind the vehicle 
when the steering wheel is turned.
• The guide lines move in conjunc-

tion with the estimated course 
lines.

• The guide lines display points 

approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) 
and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-
low) from the center of the edge 
of the bumper.

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 

1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the 
edge of the bumper.

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle 
center on the ground.

Estimated course line dis-
play mode

Screen description

A

B

C

D

E

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

Wide rear view

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the 
vehicle is being backed straight up.

Estimated course lines

Show an estimated course when 
the steering wheel is turned.

Distance guide lines

Show distance behind the vehicle 
when the steering wheel is turned.
• The guide lines move in conjunc-

tion with the estimated course 
lines.

• The guide lines display points 

approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) 
and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-
low) from the center of the edge 
of the bumper.

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays a point approximately 

1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the 
edge of the bumper.

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle 
center on the ground.



Rear view

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the 
vehicle is being backed straight up.
• The displayed width is wider than 

the actual vehicle width.

Parking assist guide lines

Show the path of the smallest turn 
possible behind the vehicle.

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays points approximately 1.5 

ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of 
the bumper.

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle 
center on the ground.

A

B

C

D

E

WARNING

●

If the steering wheel is straight 

and the vehicle width guide 

lines and the estimated course 

lines are not in alignment, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

Parking assist guide line 
display mode

Screen description

A

B

C

D

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

Wide rear view

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the 
vehicle is being backed straight up.
• The displayed width is wider than 

the actual vehicle width.

Parking assist guide lines

Show the path of the smallest turn 
possible behind the vehicle.

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays points approximately 1.5 

ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of 
the bumper.

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle 
center on the ground.



Rear view

Distance guide lines

Shows distance behind the vehicle.
• Displays points approximately 1.5 

ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of 
the bumper.



Wide rear view

Distance guide lines

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

A

B

C

D

Distance guide line dis-
play mode

Screen description

A

A

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• Displays points approximately 1.5 

ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of 
the bumper.

The parking assist monitor dis-
plays an image of the view from 
the bumper of the rear area of 
the vehicle.



Rear view

Corners of bumper

• The area around both corners of 

the bumper will not be displayed.



Wide rear view

Corners of bumper

• The area around both corners of 

the bumper will not be displayed.

●

The image adjustment procedure 

for the parking assist monitor 

screen is the same as the proce-

dure for adjusting the screen dis-

play. (



P.392)

●

The area displayed on the screen 

may vary according to vehicle ori-

entation conditions.

●

Objects which are close to either 

corner of the bumper or under the 

bumper cannot be displayed.

●

The camera uses a special lens. 

The distance of the image that 

appears on the screen differs from 

the actual distance.

●

Items which are located higher 

than the camera may not be dis-

played on the monitor.

Toyota parking assist 
monitor precautions

Area displayed on screen

A

A

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The camera for the parking 
assist monitor is located as 
shown in the illustration.

■

Using the camera

If dirt or foreign matter (such as 
water droplets, snow, mud, etc.) 
is adhering to the camera, it 
cannot transmit a clear image. 
In this case, flush it with a large 
quantity of water and wipe the 
camera lens clean with a soft 
and wet cloth.



The distance guide lines and 
the vehicle width guide lines 

The camera

NOTICE

●

The parking assist monitor may 

not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases.

• If the back of the vehicle is hit, 

the position and mounting angle 

of the camera may change.

• As the camera has a water 

proof construction, do not 

detach, disassemble or modify 

it. This may cause incorrect 

operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens, 

flush the camera with a large 

quantity of water and wipe it 

with a soft and wet cloth. 

Strongly rubbing the camera 

lens may cause the camera lens 

to be scratched and unable to 

transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, 

car wax, window cleaner or a 

glass coating to adhere to the 

camera. If this happens, wipe it 

off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rap-

idly, such as when hot water is 

poured on the vehicle in cold 

weather, the system may not 

operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do 

not apply intensive bursts of 

water to the camera or camera 

area. Doing so may result in the 

camera malfunctioning.

●

Do not expose the camera to 

strong impact as this could 

cause a malfunction. If this hap-

pens, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer 

as soon as possible.

Differences between the 
screen and the actual road

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may not actually be parallel 
with the dividing lines of the 
parking space, even when 
they appear to be so. Be sure 
to check visually.



The distances between the 
vehicle width guide lines and 
the left and right dividing lines 
of the parking space may not 
be equal, even when they 
appear to be so. Be sure to 
check visually.



The distance guide lines give 
a distance guide for flat road 
surfaces. In any of the follow-
ing situations, there is a mar-
gin of error between the guide 
lines on the screen and the 
actual distance/course on the 
road.

■

When the ground behind 
the vehicle slopes up 
sharply

The distance guide lines will 
appear to be closer to the vehi-
cle than the actual distance. 
Because of this, objects will 
appear to be farther away than 
they actually are. In the same 
way, there will be a margin of 
error between the guidelines 
and the actual distance/course 
on the road.

■

When the ground behind 
the vehicle slopes down 
sharply

The distance guide lines will 
appear to be farther from the 
vehicle than the actual distance. 
Because of this, objects will 
appear to be closer than they 
actually are. In the same way, 
there will be a margin of error 
between the guidelines and the 
actual distance/course on the 
road.

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■

When any part of the vehi-
cle sags

When any part of the vehicle 
sags due to the number of pas-
sengers or the distribution of the 
load, there is a margin of error 
between the guide lines on the 
screen and the actual dis-
tance/course on the road.

A margin of error

The estimated course lines tar-
get flat surfaced objects (such 
as the road). It is not possible to 
determine the position of three-
dimensional objects (such as 
vehicles) using the estimated 
course lines and distance guide 
lines. When approaching a 
three-dimensional object that 
extends outward (such as the 
flatbed of a truck), be careful of 
the following.

■

Estimated course lines

Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. 
In the case shown below, the 
truck appears to be outside of 
the estimated course lines and 
the vehicle does not look as if it 
hits the truck. However, the rear 
body of the truck may actually 
cross over the estimated course 
lines. In reality if you back up as 
guided by the estimated course 
lines, the vehicle may hit the 
truck.

A

When approaching three-
dimensional objects

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Estimated course lines

■

Distance guide lines

Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. 
On the screen, it appears that a 
truck is parking at point 

. 

However, in reality if you back 

up to point 

, you will hit the 

truck. On the screen, it appears 
that 

 is closest and 

 is far-

thest away. However, in reality, 
the distance to 

 and 

 is the 

same, and 

 is farther than 

 

and 

.

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause 
and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

A

B

A

A

C

A

C

B

A

C

Things you should know

If you notice any symptoms

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is difficult to 
see



The vehicle is in a dark 
area



The temperature 
around the lens is 
either high or low



The outside tempera-
ture is low



There are water drop-
lets on the camera



It is raining or humid



Foreign matter (mud 
etc.) is adhering to the 
camera



Sunlight or headlights 
are shining directly 
into the camera



The vehicle is under 
fluorescent lights, 
sodium lights, mer-
cury lights etc.

Back up while visually 
checking the vehicle’s 
surroundings. (Use the 
monitor again once con-
ditions have been 
improved.)
The procedure for 
adjusting the picture 
quality of the parking 
assist monitor is the 
same as the procedure 
for adjusting the screen 
display. (



P.392)

The image is blurry

Dirt or foreign matter 
(such as water droplets, 
snow, mud etc.) is 
adhering to the camera.

Flush the camera with a 
large quantity of water 
and wipe the camera 
lens clean with a soft 
and wet cloth.

The image is out of 
alignment

The camera or sur-
rounding area has 
received a strong 
impact.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

The guide lines are 
very far out of align-
ment

The camera position is 
out of alignment.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.



The vehicle is tilted 
(there is a heavy load 
on the vehicle, tire 
pressure is low due to 
a tire puncture, etc.)



The vehicle is used on 
an incline.

If this happens due to 
these causes, it does 
not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Back up while visually 
checking the vehicle’s 
surroundings.

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The estimated course 
lines move even 
though the steering 
wheel is straight

There is a malfunction in 
the signals being output 
by the steering sensor.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

Guide lines are not dis-
played

The back door is open.

Close the back door.
If this does not resolve 
the symptom, have the 
vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.

The estimated course 
lines are not displayed



Battery has been rein-
stalled.



The steering wheel 
has been moved while 
the battery was being 
reinstalled.



Battery power is low.



The steering sensor 
has been reinstalled.



There is a malfunction 
in the signals being 
output by the steering 
sensor.

Stop the vehicle, and 
turn the steering wheel 
as far as it will go to the 
left and right.
If this does not resolve 
the symptom, have the 
vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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*

: If equipped

●

The screen illustrations used in 

this text are intended as exam-

ples, and may differ from the 

image that is actually displayed on 

the screen.

The panoramic view monitor is a 
supplemental device intended to 
assist the driver when checking 
around the vehicle. When using, 
be sure to visually check all 
around the vehicle both directly 
and using the mirrors before 
proceeding. If you do not, you 

may hit another vehicle or possi-
bly cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following 
precautions when using the 
panoramic view monitor.

Panoramic view moni-

tor

*

Panoramic view monitor 
assists the driver in view-
ing the surroundings, when 
operating at low speeds, by 
combining the front, side 
and rear cameras and dis-
playing a complete vehicle 
overhead image on the 
screen.
When you press the camera 
switch or shift the shift lever 
to the “R” position while the 
engine switch is in ON, the 
panoramic view monitor 
operates.
The monitor displays vari-
ous views of the position 
and surroundings of the 
vehicle.

Driving precautions

WARNING

●

Never depend on the panoramic 

view monitor entirely. The 

image and the position of the 

guide lines displayed on the 

screen may differ from the 

actual state. Use caution just as 

you would when driving any 

other vehicle.

●

Always make sure to check all 

around the vehicle with your 

own eyes when driving.

●

Never drive while looking only at 

the screen as the image on the 

screen is different from actual 

conditions. If you are driving 

while looking only at the screen, 

you may hit a person or an 

object, resulting in an accident. 

When driving, be sure to check 

the vehicle’s surroundings with 

your own eyes and the vehicle’s 

mirrors.

●

Depending on the circum-

stances of the vehicle (number 

of passengers, amount of lug-

gage, etc.), the position of the 

guide lines displayed on the 

screen may change. Be sure to 

check visually around the vehi-

cle before proceeding.

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WARNING

●

Do not use the panoramic view 

monitor system in the following 

cases:

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or 

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the front door or the back 

door is not closed completely

• On roads that are not flat or 

straight, such as curves or 

slopes

• If the suspension has been 

modified or tires of a size other 

than specified are installed

●

In low temperatures, the screen 

may darken or the image may 

become faint. The image could 

distort when the vehicle is mov-

ing, or you may become unable 

to see the image on the screen. 

Be sure to visually check all 

around the vehicle both directly 

and using the mirrors before 

proceeding.

●

If the tire sizes are changed, the 

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may 

change.

●

The camera uses a special lens. 

The distances between objects 

and pedestrians that appear in 

the image displayed on the 

screen will differ from the actual 

distances. (



P.341)

●

When an aftermarket part is 

installed in the display area of 

the screen.

NOTICE

●

In panoramic view/moving 

view/see-through view, the sys-

tem combines images taken 

from the front, back, left and 

right side cameras into a single 

image. There are limits to the 

range and content that can be 

displayed. Familiarize yourself 

with the characteristics of the 

panoramic view monitor system 

before using it.

●

Image clarity may decline at the 

four corners of the panoramic 

view/moving view/see-through 

view. However, this is not a mal-

function, as these are the 

regions along the border of 

each camera image where the 

images are combined.

●

Depending on lighting condi-

tions near each of the cameras, 

bright and dark patches may 

appear on the panoramic 

view/moving view/see-through 

view.

●

The panoramic view/moving 

view/see-through view display 

does not extend higher than the 

installation position and image 

capture range of each camera.

●

There are blind spots around 

the vehicle. Accordingly, there 

are regions not displayed in 

panoramic view.

●

Three-dimensional objects dis-

played in wide front view, rear 

view, wide rear view or side 

view may not be displayed in 

panoramic view/moving 

view/see-through view.

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The camera switch is located as 
shown in the illustration.



Moving view



See-through view

NOTICE

●

People and other three-dimen-

sional obstacles may appear 

differently when displayed on 

the panoramic view monitor. 

(These differences include, 

among others, cases in which 

displayed objects appear to 

have fallen over, disappear near 

image processing areas, appear 

from image processing areas, 

or when the actual distance to 

an object differs from the dis-

played position.)

●

When the back door, which is 

equipped with the back camera, 

or front doors, which are 

equipped with door mirrors that 

have built-in side cameras, are 

open, images will not be dis-

played properly on the pan-

oramic view monitor.

●

The vehicle icon displayed in 

panoramic view/moving 

view/see-through view is a com-

puter generated image. Accord-

ingly, properties such as the 

color, shape and size will differ 

from the actual vehicle. For this 

reason, nearby three-dimen-

sional objects may appear to be 

touching the vehicle, and actual 

distances to three-dimensional 

objects may differ from those 

displayed.

Camera switch

Display

Checking around the vehi-
cle

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

Wide front view & panoramic 
view



Rear view & panoramic view



Wide front view & side views



Side views



Rear view & side views

When you press the camera switch or shift the shift lever to the “R” 
position while the engine switch is in ON, the panoramic view moni-
tor operates.
The monitor displays various views of the position of the vehicle. 
(The following is an example)

Checking the front and 
around the vehicle

Checking the rear and 
around the vehicle

When folding the outside 
rear view mirrors

How to switch the display

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Audio screen, etc.

Moving view

See-through view

Audio screen, etc.

Wide front view & panoramic view

Side views

When the shift lever is in the “P” position

When the shift lever is in the “D” or “N” position

A

B

C

A

B

C

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Rear view & panoramic view

Wide rear view

Rear view

The moving view screen and the 
see-through view screen pro-
vide support when checking the 
areas of around the vehicle 
while parking. These screens 
display an image of the vicinity 
of the vehicle combined from the 
4 cameras. The screen will dis-
play a 360° view around the 
vehicle from either inside the 
vehicle or from a birds-eye view 
at an angle.
To display the moving view/see-
through view screen, press the 
camera switch when the shift 
lever is in the “P” position and 
the intuitive parking assist is 

enabled.



Moving view

Display mode switching but-
ton

Select to change the display mode 
between the moving view and the 
see-through view.

Rotation pause switch

Select to pause the rotation of the 

When the shift lever is in the “R” position

A

B

C

Checking around the 
vehicle

Screen display

A

B

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screen.

To resume rotation, select 

.

Body color setting switch

Select to display the body color set-
ting screen and change the color of 
the vehicle displayed on the pan-
oramic view monitor. (



P.336)



See-through view

Display mode switching but-

ton

Select to change the display mode 
between the moving view and the 
see-through view.

Rotation pause switch

Select to pause the rotation of the 
screen.

To resume rotation, select 

.

Body color setting switch

Select to display the body color set-
ting screen and change the color of 
the vehicle displayed on the pan-
oramic view monitor. (



P.336)

●

Pressing the camera switch again 

changes the screen back to the 

previously displayed screen, such 

as the audio screen.

The wide front view & panoramic view screen provides support when 
checking the areas in front of the vehicle and around the vehicle 
when taking-off at T-intersections or other intersections during poor 
visibility.
To display the screen, press the camera switch when the shift lever 
is in the “N” or “D” position with the vehicle moving approximately 7 
mph (12 km/h) or less.
This screen will be displayed if the intuitive parking assist detects an 
object in front of your vehicle (intuitive parking assist linked display).

C

A

B

C

Checking the front and around the vehicle

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

Wide front view & panoramic view

Distance guide lines

Shows distance in front of the vehicle.
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate 
distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.

Estimated course lines

Shows an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned.
• This line will be displayed when the steering wheel is turned by 90° or 

more from the center (straight-line) position.

Guide line switching button

Select to change the guide line mode between the distance guide line 
mode and the estimated course line mode. (



P.325)

Automatic display button

Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. The indicator on the button 
illuminates during automatic display mode. (



P.325)

Parking Support Brake

*

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a 
detected object is high, a warning message is displayed.

*

: If equipped

●

Pressing the camera switch changes the screen to the side views screen 

or previously displayed screen, such as the audio screen.

●

For details about the intuitive parking assist (



P.273) and Parking Sup-

port Brake

*

 function. (



P.281)

●

The display position of the intuitive parking assist and the position of 

obstacles displayed in the camera image do not match.

Screen display

A

B

C

D

E

F

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*

: If equipped

Each time the guide line switch-
ing button is selected, the mode 
will change as follows:



Distance guide line



Only the distance guide lines 
are displayed.



Estimated course line



Estimated course lines will be 
added to the distance guide 
lines.

In addition to screen switching 
by operating the camera switch, 
automatic display mode is avail-
able. In this mode, the screen is 
switched automatically in 
response to vehicle speed.
In automatic display mode, the 
monitor will automatically dis-
play images in the following situ-
ations:



When the shift lever is shifted 
to “N” or “D” position.



When vehicle speed is 
reduced to approximately 6 
mph (10 km/h) or less.

The side view screen displays images from the cameras installed on 

WARNING

●

When a sensor indicator on the intuitive parking assist display illumi-

nates in red or a buzzer sounds continuously, be sure to check the area 

around the vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until 

safety has been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.

●

As the intuitive parking assist display is displayed over the camera view, 

it may be difficult to see the intuitive parking assist display depending on 

the color and brightness of the surrounding area.

Switching the guide line 
mode

Automatic display mode

Checking the sides of the vehicle

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each outside rear view mirror. This screen is designed to support the 
driver in safe driving in situations such as when driving on a narrow 
road, by allowing them to check the areas around the sides of the 
vehicle.
To display the screen, press the camera switch when the shift lever 
is in the “D”, or “N” position with the vehicle moving approximately 7 
mph (12 km/h) or less.



Side view

Distance guide lines

Show distance in front of the vehicle.
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.

Vehicle width guide lines

Shows guide lines of the vehicle’s width including the outside rear view mir-
rors.

Front tire guide lines

Shows guide lines of where the front tire touches the ground.

Automatic display button

Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. The indicator on the button 
illuminates during automatic display mode. (



P.327)

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate 
distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.

●

Pressing the camera switch changes the screen to the wide front view & 

panoramic view screen or previously displayed screen, such as the audio 

screen.

●

For details about the intuitive parking assist. (



P.273)

Screen display

A

B

C

D

E

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●

The side views can be displayed even when the outside rear view mirrors 

are retracted.

In addition to screen switching 
by operating the camera switch, 
automatic display mode is avail-
able. In this mode, the screen is 
switched automatically in 
response to vehicle speed.
In automatic display mode, the 
monitor will automatically dis-
play images in the following situ-
ations:



When the shift lever is shifted 
to “N” or “D” position.



When vehicle speed is 
reduced to approximately 6 
mph (12 km/h) or less.



Side View



Check the positions and dis-
tance between the vehicle 
width guide line and a target 
object such as the obstacle or 
curb of the road.

WARNING

●

When a sensor indicator on the intuitive parking assist display illumi-

nates in red or a buzzer sounds continuously, be sure to check the area 

around the vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until 

safety has been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.

●

As the intuitive parking assist display is displayed over the camera view, 

it may be difficult to see the intuitive parking assist display depending on 

the color and brightness of the surrounding area.

Automatic display mode

Using the vehicle width 
guide line

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

Pull over to the curb as shown 
in the illustration above, tak-
ing care not to let the vehicle 
width guide line overlap the 

target object.



Ensure that the vehicle width 
guide line is parallel to the tar-
get object.

The rear view & panoramic view screen, the wide rear view screen 
and the rear view screen provide support when checking the areas 
of behind the vehicle and around the vehicle while backing up, for 
example while parking.
The screens will be displayed when the shift lever is in the “R” posi-
tion.

Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode 
will change as follows:

Checking the rear and around the vehicle

Screen display

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

Rear view & panoramic view

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate 
distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of obstacle is displayed 
and the buzzer sounds.

Guide line switching button

Select to switch the guide line mode. (



P.331)

Display mode switching button

Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode will 
change between the rear view & panoramic view mode, the wide rear view 
mode and rear view mode.

Parking Support Brake

*

When the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a 
detected object is high, a warning message is displayed.

*

: If equipped



Wide rear view

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate 

A

B

C

D

E

A