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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.

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



P.

91) illuminates.

If the rear camera detection func-
tion  detects  a  pedestrian  in  the
detection  area,  the  buzzer  and
icon  will  operate  as  shown  in  the
following table:

When a pedestrian is detected

1

2

3

Area

Buzzer

Icon

Sounds repeatedly

Blinks 3 times and then stays on

When  the  vehicle  is  stationary:
Sounds 3 times
When the vehicle is backing up:
Sounds repeatedly

When  it  is  determined  that  a
pedestrian  will  enter  area 
within  a  few  seconds:  Sounds
repeatedly

When  it  is  determined  that  a
pedestrian  will  enter  area 
within  a  few  seconds:  Blinks  3
times and then stays on

1

2

3

1

1

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The rear camera detection function is operational when

The rear camera detection function is operational when the following condi-
tions are met:

●

The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem) or in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

●

RCD function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

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Setting the buzzer volume

The  buzzer  volume  can  be  adjusted  with  the  RCTA  buzzer  volume  on  the
multi-information display. (



P. 106, 119)

■

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.

■

If “Rear Camera Detection Unavailable Remove the Dirt of Rear Camera”
is displayed on the multi-information display

A rear camera lens may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if
it is removed from the rear camera lens, the system should return to normal.
(It  may  be  necessary  to  drive  the  vehicle  for  some  time  before  the  system
returns to normal.)

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If “Rear Camera Detection Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display

●

If  this  message  is  displayed  after  the  battery  has  been  disconnected  and
reconnected, fully turn the steering wheel to the left and then the right on
level ground.

●

If this message is displayed only when the R shift position is selected, the
rear camera lens may be dirty. Clean the rear camera lens.

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●

Some pedestrians, such as the following, may not be detected by the rear
camera detection function, preventing the function from operating properly: 
• Pedestrians who are squatting
• Pedestrians who are lying down
• Pedestrians who are running
• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the detection area 
• Pedestrians riding a bicycle, skateboard, or other light vehicle
• Pedestrians wearing unusual clothing, such as a costume
• Pedestrians whose body is partially hidden by a cart or other object 
• Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night

●

In some situations, such as the following, pedestrians may not be detected
by the rear camera detection function, preventing the function from operat-
ing properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or

scratched

• When  a very  bright light,  such  as  the  sun,  or  the headlights  of  another

vehicle, shines directly into the rear camera

• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness changes

suddenly,  such  as  at  the  entrance  or  exit  of  a  garage  or  underground
parking lot

• When  backing  up  in  a  dim  environment  such  as  during  dusk  or  in  an

underground parking lot

• When the camera position and direction are deviated
• When a towing hook is attached
• When water droplets are flowing on the camera lens
• When the vehicle height is extremely changed (nose up, nose down)
• When tire chains is used

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Situations in which the system may operate unexpectedly

●

Even though there are no pedestrians in the detection area, some objects,
such as the following, may be detected, possibly causing the rear camera
detection function to operate.
• Three dimensional objects, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or parked

vehicle

• Moving objects, such as a car or motorcycle
• Objects moving toward your vehicle when backing up, such as flags or

puddles (or airborne matter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or snow)

• Cobblestone or gravel roads, tram rails, road repairs, white lines, pedes-

trian crossings or fallen leaves on the road

• Metal covers (gratings), such as those used for drainage ditches
• Objects reflected in a puddle or on a wet road surface
• Shadows on the road

●

In some situations, such as the following, the rear camera detection function
may operate even though there are no pedestrians in the detection area.
• When backing up toward the roadside or a bump on the road 
• When backing up toward an incline/decline
• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If a bumper protector, such as an additional trim strip, is installed to the

rear bumper

• If the orientation of the rear camera has been changed
• If a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or

scratched

• When water is flowing over the rear camera lens
• If there is a flashing light in the detection area, such as the emergency

flashers of another vehicle

• When a tire chains is used

●

Situations  in  which  the  rear  camera  detection  function  may  be  difficult  to
notice
• If buzzer may be difficult to hear if the surrounding area is noisy, the vol-

ume of the audio system  volume  is high, the air conditioning system is
being used, etc.

• If the temperature in the cabin is extremely high or low, the audio system

screen may not operate correctly.

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WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

The recognition and control capabilities for this system are limited.
The driver should always drive safely by always being responsible without
over relying on the system and have a understanding of the surrounding sit-
uations.

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To ensure the system can operate properly

Observe the following, otherwise there is the danger that could lead to an
accident.

●

Always clean the camera without damaging it.

●

Do  not  install  market  electronic  parts  (such  as  Illuminated  license  plate,
fog lamps, etc.) in the camera vicinity.

●

Do not subject the camera vicinity to strong impacts. If the vicinity is sub-
jected to a strong impact, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble, remodel or paint the camera.

●

Do not attach accessories or stickers to the camera.

●

Do  not  install  market  protection  parts  (bumper  trim,  etc.)  to  the  rear
bumper.

●

Maintain suitable tire air pressure.

●

Make sure the trunk is completely closed.

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RCD function is turned off

In the following situations the system turns off. The RCD function may not
operate properly and thus there is the danger that an accident may occur.

●

The contents mentioned above are not observed.

●

Suspensions other than Toyota genuine parts are installed.

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Parking Support Brake function (static objects)

Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect static objects, such as a wall,
in  the  detection  area  when  driving  at  a  low  speed  or  backing  up.
(



P. 368)

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Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)

Rear radar sensors are used to detect approaching vehicles in the
detection area behind the vehicle when backing up. (



P. 372)

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)





: If equipped

The  Parking  Support  Brake  system  consists  of  the  following
functions  that  operate  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 evasive action. If the system
determines  that  the  possibility  of  a  collision  with  a  detected
object is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to
help  avoid  the  collision  or  help  reduce  the  impact  of  the  colli-
sion.

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system

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

The  Parking  Support  Brake  can  be  enabled/disabled  on  the  multi-
information display. All of the Parking Support Brake functions (static
objects  and  rear-crossing  vehicles)  are  enabled/disabled  simultane-
ously.
Use the meter control switches to enable/disable the parking support
brake. (



P. 103, 117)

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Select the “Yes” and push 

.

When the Parking Support Brake is disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator illu-
minates.
To re-enable the system when it was disabled, select 

 on the multi-infor-

mation display, select 

 and then “On”. If disabled using this method, the

system will not be re-enabled by turning the engine switch off and then to
IGNITION ON mode.

Types of sensors

1

2

3

4

Turning the Parking Support Brake on/off

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2

3

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If  the  engine  output  restriction  control  or  brake  control  operates,  a
buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display to alert the driver.

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

Displays  and  buzzers  for  engine  output  restriction  control  and
brake control

Control

Situation

Multi-information 

display

PKSB 

OFF 

Indicator

Buzzer

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

Acceleration 
greater than a 
certain amount is 
not possible.

“Object Detected 
Acceleration 
Reduced”

Not illu-
minated

No 
beep

Engine output 
restriction con-
trol is operating 
(output restricted 
as much as pos-
sible)

Stronger-than-
normal brake 
operation is nec-
essary.

“Brake!”

Not illu-
minated

Short 
beep

Brake control is 
operating

Emergency brak-
ing is necessary.

Vehicle stopped 
by system opera-
tion
(When accelera-
tor is stepped on)

The vehicle has 
been stopped by 
brake control 
operation.

“Switch to 
Brake”

Illumi-
nated

Short
beep

Vehicle  stopped
by system opera-
tion
(When  accelera-
tor is not stepped
on)

The  vehicle  has
been  stopped  by
brake 

control

operation.

“Brake”

Illumi-
nated

Short
beep

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If the Parking Support Brake detects that a collision with an object is
possible, the engine output will be restricted to restrain any increase
in the vehicle speed. (Engine output restriction control: See A below.)
Additionally,  if  the  accelerator  pedal  continues  to  be  depressed,  the
brakes  will  be  applied  automatically  to  reduce  the  vehicle  speed.
(Brake control: See B below.)

Parking Support Brake function

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On

Off

Time

Down

On

Off

Time

On

Off

Time

Down

Up

Accelerator pedal
Brake pedal
Engine output
Braking force

Start of control
High possibility of a collision
Extremely high possibility of a
collision

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If the Parking Support Brake function has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Parking Support Brake func-
tion, the Parking Support Brake system will be disabled and the PKSB OFF
indicator will illuminate. If the Parking Support Brake operates unnecessarily,
brake control can be canceled by depressing the brake pedal or waiting for
approximately 2 seconds for it to automatically be canceled. Then, the vehicle
can be operated by depressing the accelerator pedal.

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Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake system 

To  re-enable  the  Parking  Support  Brake  system  when  it  is  disabled  due  to
operation  of  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function,  either  enable  the  system
again (



P. 361), or turn the engine switch off and then back to IGNITION ON

mode.
Additionally, if the object becomes no longer in the traveling direction of the
vehicle or if the traveling direction 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.

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If  “PKSB  Unavailable”  and  “Parking Assist  Unavailable  Clean  Parking
Assist  Sensor”  are  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  and  the
PKSB OFF indicator is illuminating

●

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 system to normal. If this
message is 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 nor-
mal.

●

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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Cautions regarding the use of the system

Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.
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  sensors 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, tak-
ing care to observe your surroundings. The Parking Support Brake system
is  designed  to  provide  support  to  lessen  the  severity  of  collisions.  How-
ever, it may not operate in some situations.

●

The  Parking  Support  Brake  system  is  not  designed  to  stop  the  vehicle
completely. Additionally, even if the system has stopped the vehicle, it is
necessary to depress the brake pedal immediately as brake control will be
canceled after approximately 2 seconds.

●

It is extremely dangerous to check the system operations by intentionally
driving  the  vehicle  into  the  direction  of  a  wall,  etc.  Never  attempt  such
actions.

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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 collision.

●

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 automatic car washing devices

●

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

●

When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When a tire chains or compact spare tire is used

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If  “PKSB  Unavailable”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display
and the PKSB OFF indicator is illuminating

If this message is displayed immediately after the engine switch is changed
to ON, operate the vehicle carefully, paying attention to your surroundings.
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for a certain amount of time before
the  system  returns  to  normal.  (If  the  system  is  not  return  to  normal  after
driving  for  a  while,  clean  the  sensors  and  their  surrounding  area  on  the
bumpers.)

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

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

Parking Support Brake function (static 

objects)





: If equipped

If  a  collision  with  an  object  may  occur  due  to  the  vehicle  sud-
denly  moving  forward  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 trav-
eling at low speeds, the sensors detect objects, such as a wall,
in the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the system operates
to lessen an impact with an object and reduce the resulting dam-
age.

Examples of system operation

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

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

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The Parking Support Brake function (static objects) will operate when

The  function  will  operate  when  the  PKSB  OFF  indicator  is  not  illuminated
(



P. 361, 365) and all of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake system is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• There  is  an  object  in  the  traveling  direction  of  the  vehicle  and  approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The  system  determines  that  a  stronger-than-normal  brake  operation  is

necessary to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control
• Engine output restriction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision.

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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 system is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• The object is no longer approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the

traveling direction of the vehicle.

●

Brake control
• The Parking Support Brake system is disabled.
• Approximately  2  seconds  elapse  after  the  vehicle  is  stopped  by  brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• The object is no longer approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the

traveling direction of the vehicle.

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Detection range of the Parking Support Brake function (static objects)

The  detection  range  of  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function  differs  from  the
detection range of the intuitive parking assist. (



P. 339)

Therefore, even if the intuitive parking assist detects an object and provides a
warning, the Parking Support Brake function may not start operating.

■

Situations in which the system may not operate properly



P. 341

■

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



P. 342