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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

*1

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

*2

*1

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

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

*2

: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 Blind Spot Monitor is oper-

ational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-

tional when all of the following con-

ditions are met:

The engine switch is in ON.

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

The shift lever is in a position 

other than R.

The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 7 mph (10km/h) or more 

(while driving)

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.

Situations in which the Blind 

Spot Monitor cannot detect 

vehicles (while driving)

The Blind Spot Monitor cannot 

detect the following vehicles and 

other objects (while driving):

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 

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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.

Conditions under which the 

system may not function cor-

rectly

In the following situations, vehi-

cles may not be detected correctly 

(while driving):

• 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 Blind Spot 

Monitor is turned on

• When towing with the vehicle

Instances of unnecessary detec-

tion may increase in situations 

such as the following (while driv-

ing):

• 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 towing with the vehicle

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: If equipped

Types of sensors

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

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 

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.

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.

System components

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

P.102)

1

Select 

 of the multi-infor-

mation display and then 
press 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 

and then press 

.

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

P.76) 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 engine 
switch is turned to ON after the 
engine switch has been turned 
off.

Turning intuitive parking 
assist on/off

WARNING

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.

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 

removed/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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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).

A shift lever other than P.

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 contin-

ues to be displayed even after ini-

tialization, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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 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 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.

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.

Failing to observe the warnings 

above.

A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.) 

is installed.

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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• 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.

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.

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.

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).

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 

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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.

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.)

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.102)

1

Select 

 of the multi-infor-

mation display and then 
press 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 

and then press and hold 

.

3

Select the volume and then 
press 

.

Each time the switch is pressed, 
the volume level will change 
between 1, 2, and 3.

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 engine switch is 
turned off.

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.

Setting the buzzer volume

Sensor detection display, 
object distance

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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.282)

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

*

 

(Front center sensor)

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (

P.282)

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

*

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (

P.282)

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

*

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (

P.282)

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

*1

*1

:Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (

P.282)

*2

:The distance segments will blink slowly.

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

*1

*1

:Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (

P.282)

*2

:The distance segments will blink rapidly.

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 

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

*2

Audio system screen

*2

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

*2

Audio system screen

*2

Head-up display

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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. (

P.280)

*

: If equipped

RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert) function

*

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.

WARNING

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 RCTA function is only a sup-

plementary function which alerts 

the driver that a vehicle is 

approaching from the right or left 

at the rear of the vehicle.

As the RCTA function may not 

function correctly under certain 

conditions, the driver’s own visual 

confirmation of safety is neces-

sary.

Over reliance on this function may 

lead to an accident resulting 

death or serious injury.

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Meter control switches

Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

If a vehicle is detected as 
approaching from the left or right 
behind the vehicle, both outside 
rear view mirror indicators will blink 
and a buzzer will sound.

Center Display

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

P.285) for the detected side will 

be displayed on the Center Display. 
This illustration shows an example 
of a vehicle approaching from both 
sides of the vehicle.

The RCTA can be enabled/dis-
abled on 

 of the multi-infor-

mation display. (

P.494)

When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator 

(

P.76) illuminates. (Each time the 

engine switch is turned off then 
changed to ON, the RCTA function 
will be enabled automatically.)

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor 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 if the 

audio system volume is high.

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

Unavailable” is shown on the 

multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors. (

P.271) Removing 

the ice, snow, mud, etc., from the 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors to normal.
Additionally, the function may not 

function normally when used in 

extremely hot or cold environments.

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

There may be a sensor malfunction 

or misaligned. Have the vehicle 

inspected at a Toyota dealer.

Rear side radar sensors

P.271

Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side 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 indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

 RCTA function

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Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching 
from the right or left at the rear 
of the vehicle is detected, the 
following will be displayed on 
the Center Display.

Example (Toyota parking 
assist monitor) (if equipped): 
Vehicles are approaching 
from both sides of the vehicle

Example (Panoramic view 
monitor) (if equipped): Vehi-
cles are approaching from 
both sides of the vehicle

RCTA function detection areas

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

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

The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

The engine switch is in ON.

The RCTA function is on.

The shift lever is in R.

The vehicle speed is less than 

approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h) and 34 mph (56 km/h).

Setting the buzzer volume 

(vehicles with Intuitive parking 

assist)

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

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

 of the multi-infor-

mation display.(

P.494)

Muting a buzzer temporarily 

(vehicles with Intuitive parking 

assist)

A mute button will be displayed on 

the multi-information display when a 

vehicle or an object is detected. To 
mute the buzzer, press 

.

The buzzers for the RCTA function 

and Intuitive parking assist will be 

muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically 

in the following situations:

When the shift lever is changed.

When the vehicle speed exceeds 

a certain speed.

When there is a malfunction in a 

sensor or the system is temporar-

ily unavailable.

When the operating function is 

disabled manually.

When the engine switch is turned 

off.

Conditions under which the 

system 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

Approaching 

vehicle speed

 Approximate 

alert distance

34 mph (56 
km/h) (fast)

131 ft. (40 m)

5 mph (8 km/h) 

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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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

*

The distance between the sensor 

and approaching vehicle gets too 

close

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

Situations in which the system 

may not operate properly

The RCTA 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 position 

above 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 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

When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

When backing out of a sharp 

angle parking spot

Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

Immediately after the engine is 

started with the RCTA function on

When the sensors cannot detect a 

vehicle due to obstructions

When towing a trailer

When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

If the suspension has been modi-

fied 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

When turning while backing up

When a vehicle turns into the 

detection area

Situations in which the system 

may operate even if there is no 

possibility of a collision

Instances of the RCTA function 

unnecessary detecting a vehicle 

and/or object may increase in the 

following situations:

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 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

When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

When a detected vehicle turns 

while approaching the vehicle

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

Moving objects (flags, exhaust 

fumes, large rain droplets or 

snowflakes, rain water on the road 

surface, etc.)

When the distance between your 

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., 

that enters the detection area is 

short

Gratings and gutters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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