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Buzzer operation and distance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

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The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approaches an object.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the
object, the buzzer sounds continuously: Approximately 1.0 ft. (30
cm).

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When 2 or more objects are detected simultaneously, the buzzer
system responds to the nearest object. If one or both come within
the above distances, the beep will repeat a long tone, followed by
fast beeps.

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Automatic buzzer mute function
After a buzzer begins sounding, if the distance between the vehi-
cle 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.)

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.

Detection range of the sensors

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The buzzer volume can be changed on the multi-information display
(



P. 120) when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The system can be operated when

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The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Intuitive parking assist function is on.

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The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

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The shift lever is in other than P.

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed
on the multi-information display

A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is
removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal.
Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction dis-
play may appear or an object may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out,
the system should return to normal.

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play

Water may be continuously flowing over the sensor surface, such as in a
heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will
return to normal.

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Sensor detection information

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The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s
front and rear bumpers.

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The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection dis-

tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

• Detection may be impossible if static objects draw too close to the sen-

sor.

• 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 1.0 ft. (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 sys-

tem 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.

Changing the buzzer sounds volume

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Objects which the system may not be properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay partic-
ular attention to the following objects:

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Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

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Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

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Sharply-angled objects

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Low objects

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Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your
vehicle

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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.

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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 frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the sensor display may be
displayed abnormally, or objects, such as a wall, may not be detected.

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On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

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When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

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A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.

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If objects draw too close to the sensor.

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When a pedestrian is wearing clothing that does not reflect ultrasonic waves
(ex. skirts with gathers or frills).

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When objects that are not perpendicular to the ground, not perpendicular to
the vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or waving are in the detection range.

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Strong wind is blowing

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When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

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When an object that cannot be detected is between the vehicle and a
detected object

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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

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When a sensor or the area around a
sensor is extremely hot or cold.

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If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other
impact

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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

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If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

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If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle
has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

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When a tire chains or compact spare tire is used

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Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibil-
ity of a collision

In some situations, such as the following, the system may operate even
though there is no possibility of a collision.

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When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier
(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots)

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When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road

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When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for drainage
ditches

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When driving up or down a steep slope

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If a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a
flooded road

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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

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When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

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When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

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When driving on a narrow road

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When strong winds are blowing

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If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

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If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other
impact

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The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb

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Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi-story parking
garages, construction sites, etc.

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If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehicle
has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

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When a tire chains or compact spare tire is used

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On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

There is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance 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 precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.

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Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.

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Do not attach a sticker or install an electronic component, such as a backlit
license plate (especially fluorescent type), fog lights, fender pole or wire-
less antenna near a radar sensor.

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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 removed/installed or replaced, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

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Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

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Do not attach a license plate cover.

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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.

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Failing to observe the warnings above.

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A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

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Notes when washing the vehicle

Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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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.

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When using steam to clean the vehicle, do not direct steam too close to
the sensors as doing so may cause a sensor to malfunction.

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When using an automatic car wash, disable the intuitive parking assist

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Multi-information display

Turning the RCTA function on/off. (



P. 346)

Outside rear view mirror indicators

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

“RCTA” indicator

When the RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.

Audio system screen

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



P. 347) for the detected side will be displayed.

This illustration shows an example of a vehicle approaching from both
sides of the vehicle.
RCTA

buzzer

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

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)



: If equipped

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

System components

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

Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.



Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

The volume of the RCTA buzzer can be changed on

(4.2-inch dis-

play) or

(7-inch display) (



P. 106, 119) of the multi-information

display.

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The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

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

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RCTA buzzer hearing

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

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Muting the buzzer sound

The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing

of the meter control

switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-information
display.

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When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.
(



P. 332)

The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.

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Rear side radar sensors



P. 332

Turning the RCTA function on/off

Setting the buzzer volume

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The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect
other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence
through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding
a buzzer.

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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 audio sys-
tem screen.

RCTA function

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

Toyota parking

assist monitor

Panoramic view

monitor

Content

A vehicle is approaching from the
left or right at the rear of the vehicle

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

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To ensure the system can operate properly

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

To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert
for faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:

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The RCTA function is operational when

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Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.

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The RCTA function is turned on.

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The shift lever is in R.

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The vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.

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The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)
and 18 mph (28 km/h).

RCTA function detection areas

Approaching vehicle

Speed

Approximate
alert distance

Fast

18 mph (28 km/h)

65 ft. (20 m)

Slow

5 mph (8 km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:

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Vehicles approaching from directly behind

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Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle

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

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

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Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

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Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle

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The distance between the sensor and approaching vehicle gets too close

: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

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Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situa-
tions:

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When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area

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When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding
area on the position above the rear bumper

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When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

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When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between
each vehicle

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When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

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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

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When towing a trailer

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When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area

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When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold

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If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified
are installed

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If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

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When backing up on a slope with a
sharp change in grade

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When backing out of a sharp angle park-
ing spot

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Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibil-
ity of a collision

Instances of the RCTA function unnecessary detecting a vehicle and/or object
may increase in the following situations:

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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

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When turning while backing up

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When a vehicle turns into the detection
area

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When the parking space faces a street
and vehicles are being driven on the
street

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When the distance between your vehicle
and metal objects, such as a guardrail,
wall, sigh, or parked vehicle, which may
reflect electrical waves toward the rear
of the vehicle, is short

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When there are spinning objects near your vehicle such as the fan of an air
conditioning unit

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When water is splashed or sprayed a sprinkler

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Moving objects (flags, exhaust fumes, large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain
water on the road surface, etc.)

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When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that
enters the detection area is short

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Gratings and gutters

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When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified
are installed

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If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

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When a vehicle passes by the side of
your vehicle

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When a detected vehicle turns while
approaching the vehicle

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Pedestrian detection icon

Displayed automatically when a pedestrian is detected.

RCD OFF icon

When the RCD function is disabled, the RCD OFF icon illuminates.



Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

When the RCD function is disabled, the RCD OFF indicator (



91) illuminates.

RCD (Rear Camera Detection)



: If equipped

When the vehicle is backing up, the rear camera detection func-
tion can detect pedestrians in the detection area behind the
vehicle. If a pedestrian is detected, a buzzer will sound and an
icon on the audio system screen will be displayed to inform the
driver of the pedestrian.

Display



Toyota parking assist monitor



Panoramic view monitor

Turning the rear camera detection function on/off

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