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Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 18

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Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate or detect

correctly

In the following situations, RSA

does not operate normally and may

not recognize signs, display the

incorrect sign, etc. However, this

does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The front camera is misaligned

due to a strong impact being

applied to the sensor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the

windshield near the front camera.

●

In inclement weather such as

heavy rain, fog, snow or sand

storms.

●

Light from an oncoming vehicle,

the sun, etc. enters the front cam-

era.

●

The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or

bent.

●

The contrast of electronic sign is

low.

●

All or part of the sign is hidden by

the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

●

The sign is only visible to the front

camera for a short amount of time.

●

The driving scene (turning, lane

change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.

●

If a sign not appropriate for the

currently traveled lane, but the

sign exists directly after a freeway

branches, or in an adjacent lane

just before merging.

●

Stickers are attached to the rear of

the preceding vehicle.

●

A sign resembling a system com-

patible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be

detected and displayed (if posi-

tioned in sight of the front camera)

while the vehicle is traveling on

the main road.

●

Roundabout exit road speed signs

may be detected and displayed (if

positioned in sight of the front

camera) while traveling on a

roundabout.

●

The front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered due to the carried load.

●

The surrounding brightness is not

sufficient or changes suddenly.

●

When a sign intended for trucks,

etc. is recognized.

●

The navigation system map data

is outdated.

●

The navigation system is not oper-

ating.

●

The speed information displayed

on the meter and on the naviga-

tion system may be different due

to the navigation system using

map data.

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Speed limit sign display

If the power switch was last turned

off while a speed limit sign was dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play, the same sign displays again

when the power switch is turned to

ON.

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If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is shown

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features:



P.528)

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Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off.
When the BSM function is disabled,
the BSM OFF indicator illuminates.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle is detected in a
blind spot of the outside rear view
mirrors or approaching rapidly from
behind into a blind spot, the outside
rear view mirror indicator on the
detected side will illuminate. If the
turn signal lever is operated toward
the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator flashes.

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Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear

view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

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When “Blind Spot Monitor

Unavailable” is shown on the

multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be

attached to the rear bumper around

the sensors. (



P.288) The system

should return to normal operation

after removing the ice, snow, mud,

etc. from the rear bumper. Addition-

ally, the sensors may not operate

normally when driving in extremely

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a
system that uses rear side
radar sensors installed on
the inner side of the rear
bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in
confirming safety when
changing lanes.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of

the system

The driver is solely responsible for

safe driving. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a sup-

plementary function which alerts

the driver that a vehicle is in a

blind spot of the outside rear view

mirrors or is approaching rapidly

from behind into a blind spot. Do

not overly rely on the Blind Spot

Monitor. As the function cannot

judge if it is safe to change lanes,

over reliance could lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.
As the system may not function

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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hot or cold environments.

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When “Blind Spot Monitor Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is

shown on the multi-information

display

There may be a sensor malfunction

of misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.528)

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Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

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WARNING

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To ensure the system can

operate properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are

installed behind the left and right

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can

operate 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 cov-
ered with snow, the Blind Spot
Monitor may not operate and a
warning message (



P.286) will

be displayed. In this situation,
clear off the dirt or snow and drive
the vehicle with the operation con-
ditions of the BSM function
(



P.290) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes. If the warning
message does not disappear,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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Use the meter control switches
to turn on/off the function.



4.2-inch display

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press



7-inch display

Press

of the meter

control switches and select

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the fol-
lowing vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of
the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear
view mirrors.

WARNING

●

Do not attach stickers to the

sensor or surrounding area on

the rear bumper.

●

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.

• 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 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.

Turning the Blind Spot
Monitor on/off

Blind Spot Monitor operation

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

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The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

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

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

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 area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

: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.

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The Blind Spot Monitor is oper-

ational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-

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tional when all of the following con-

ditions are met:

●

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift lever is in a position

other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

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The Blind Spot Monitor will

detect a vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a

vehicle 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.

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Conditions under which the

system will not detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not

designed to detect the following

types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles,
pedestrians, etc.

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite

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.

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Conditions under which the

system may not function cor-

rectly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor 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 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 towing a trailer

• 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 Blind Spot

Monitor is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-

tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-

cle and/or object may increase in

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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

: If equipped

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Types of sensors

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

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Display

When the sensors detect an
object, such as a wall, a graphic
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, head-up display (if

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, head-up display (if
equipped), audio system
screen and a buzzer. Always
check the surrounding area
when using this system.

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equipped) and audio system
screen depending on the posi-
tion and distance to the object.



Multi-information display and
head-up display

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



Audio system screen (vehi-
cles with a Toyota parking
assist monitor)

When the R shift lever is selected,
a simplified image is displayed on
the audio system screen.



Audio system screen (vehi-
cles with a Panoramic view
monitor)

A graphic will be displayed on the
audio system screen.

Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the intuitive
parking assist. (



P.107)

Press

to select

Press

to select

and then press

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



P.86) illuminates.

To re-enable the system, select

on the multi-information dis-

play, select

and turn it on. If

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

Turning intuitive parking
assist on/off

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The system can be operated

when

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is

on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift lever other than P.

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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.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of

the system

There is a limit to the degree of

recognition accuracy and control

performance that this system can

provide, do not overly rely on this

system. The driver is always

responsible for paying attention to

the vehicle’ surroundings and

driving safely.

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To ensure the system can

operate properly

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 damage the sensors,

and always keep them clean.

●

Do not attach a sticker or install

an electronic component, such

as a backlit license plate (espe-

cially fluorescent type), fog

lights, fender pole or wireless

antenna near a radar sensor.

●

Do not subject the surrounding

area of the sensor to a strong

impact. If subjected to an

impact, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer. If the front or rear

bumper needs to be

emoved/installed or replaced,

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or

paint the sensors.

●

Do not attach a license plate

cover.

●

Keep your tires properly

inflated.

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When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable

the function as it may operate

even though there is no possibility

of a collision.

●

Failing to observe the warnings

above.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.)

is installed.

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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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Initialization may not have been

performed after a battery terminal

was disconnected and recon-

nected. Initialize the system.

(



P.295) If this message contin-

ues to be displayed even after ini-

tialization, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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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 12-volt battery terminal has

been disconnected and recon-

nected

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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Sensor detection information

●

The following situations may occur

during use.

• The sensor's detection areas are

limited to the areas around the

vehicle front and rear bumpers.

• Depending on the shape of the

object and other factors, the

detection distance may shorten, or

detection may be impossible.

• If an object is extremely close to a

sensor, it may not be detected.

• There will be a short delay

between object detection and dis-

play. Even at low speeds, there is

a possibility that the object will

come within the sensor’s detec-

tion areas before the display is

shown and the warning beep

sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the

buzzer due to the volume of the

audio system or air flow noise of

the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the

buzzer if buzzers for other sys-

tems are sounding.

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Objects which the system may

not be properly detected

The shape of the object may pre-

vent the sensor from detecting it.

Pay particular attention to the follow-

ing 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.

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Situations in which the system

may not operate properly

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, water drops or

ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the

sensors will resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the

area will resolve this problem.)

In especially cold weather, if a

sensor is frozen the sensor dis-

play may be displayed abnormally,

or objects, such as a wall, may not

be detected.

●

When a sensor or the area around

a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

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On an extremely bumpy road, on

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle

detectors, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle.

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of

spray or heavy rain.

●

If objects draw too close to the

sensor.

●

When a pedestrian is wearing

clothing that does not reflect ultra-

sonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-

ers or frills).

●

If objects draw too close to the

sensor.

●

When a pedestrian is wearing

clothing that does not reflect ultra-

sonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-

ers or frills).

●

When objects that are not perpen-

dicular to the ground, not perpen-

dicular to the vehicle traveling

direction, uneven, or waving are in

the detection range.

●

Strong wind is blowing.

●

When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.

●

When an object that cannot be

detected is between the vehicle

and a detected object.

●

If an object such as a vehicle,

motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian

cuts in front of the vehicle or runs

out from the side of the vehicle.

●

If the orientation of a sensor has

been changed due to a collision or

other impact.

●

When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed, such

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip,

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow.

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load.

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a

stable manner, such as when the

vehicle has been in an accident or

is malfunctioning.

●

When a tire chains, compact

spare tire or an emergency tire

puncture repair kit is used.

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Situations in which the system

may operate even if there is no

possibility of a collision

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the system may operate

even though there is no possibility of

a collision.

●

When driving on a narrow road.

●

When driving toward a banner,

flag, low-hanging branch or boom

barrier (such as those used at rail-

road crossings, toll gates and

parking lots).

●

When there is a rut or hole in the

surface of the road.

●

When driving on a metal cover

(grating), such as those used for

drainage ditches.

●

When driving up or down a steep

slope.

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount

of water, such as when driving on

a flooded road.

●

There is dirt, snow, water drops or

ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the

sensors will resolve this problem.)

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A sensor is coated with a sheet of

spray or heavy rain.

●

When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm.

●

When strong winds are blowing.

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle

detectors, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle.

●

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.

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall

or curved curb.

●

Driving close to columns

(H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in

multi-story parking garages, con-

struction sites, etc.

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a

stable manner, such as when the

vehicle has been in an accident or

is malfunctioning.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

When a tire chains, compact

spare tire or an emergency tire

puncture repair kit is used.

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Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume

The buzzer volume can be
adjusted on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Use the meter control switches
to change settings. (



P.107)

Press

to select

Press

to select and

then press and hold

Select the volume and then
press

Each time the switch is pressed,

the volume level will change

between 1, 2, and 3.

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Muting a buzzer temporarily

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

Mute will be canceled automati-
cally in the following situations:



When the shift lever is
changed.



When the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain speed.



When there is malfunction in
a sensor or the system is tem-
porarily unavailable.



When the operating function
is disabled manually.



When the power switch is
turned off.

Setting the buzzer volume

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Detection range of the sen-
sors

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

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

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Multi-information display, head-up display (if equipped) and
audio system screen

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



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

(Rear center sensor)

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.300)



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

(Front center sensor)

Sensor detection display,
object distance

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

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: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.300)



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

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.300)



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

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.300)



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

:Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (



P.300)

:The distance segments will blink slowly.



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

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

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:Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (



P.300)

:The distance segments will blink rapidly.

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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
1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the object,
the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.



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



Automatic buzzer mute func-
tion: After a buzzer begins
sounding, if the distance
between the vehicle and the
detected object does not
become shorter, the buzzer
will be muted automatically.
(However, if the distance
between the vehicle and
object is 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or
less, this function will not

operate.)

The buzzer sounds volume can
be adjusted. (

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Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

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