Toyota Sequoia Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english

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Turning the Blind Spot Mon-
itor on/off

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



P.98)

Press

to select

Press

to select “

BSM” and then press

When the BSM function is disabled,

the BSM OFF indicator (



P.91) illu-

minates. (Each time the power

switch is turned off then changed to

ON, the Blind Spot Monitor will be

enabled automatically.)

■

Setting the trailer type

Use the meter control switches
to select the trailer type.
(



P.98)

Press

to select

WARNING

●

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.287) 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.292) satisfied for approxi-

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

●

Do not attach accessories,

stickers (including transparent

stickers), aluminum tape, etc.,

to a sensor or its 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.

Changing settings of the
Blind Spot Monitor

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Press

to select

“Trailer Settings” and then
press and hold

According to the display,
select the desired setting and
then press

. (



P.102)

■

Auto Trailer Detection (ATD)

Auto Trailer Detection (ATD) detects

if a trailer is attached by using the

Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) or the

Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) sensors.

●

Trailers that use TBC can be

detected by using the 7-pin trailer

brake connectors.

●

Other types of trailers can be

detected using the BSM sensors.

●

When a trailer is detected via BSM

or TBC, RCTA function will be dis-

abled.

●

As soon as the trailer is detected,

the detection area will be

extended to a maximum length of

approximately 16 ft. (15 m) from

the rear bumper of the truck.

●

If the trailer does not have a 7-pin

connector, or the 7-pin connector

is not engaged, the trailer is

detected via the BSM sensor. In

this case PKSB (if equipped) and

Intuitive parking assist functions

will not be disabled.

●

For trailer auto detection without

engagement of 7-pin connector,

the vehicle should be moving for-

ward at speed of above 0.6 mph

(1 km/h) for at least 10 seconds.

●

ATD function is triggered at every

power switch on/off cycle or if the

vehicle is stopped in shift the shift

lever is in P or N for more than 90

seconds.

●

Trailer detection vis BSM sensors

may be delayed if the vehicle is in

a crowded environment such as

busy parking lot, area surrounded

with trees (camping ground) or in

an environment with objects in the

immediate environment that pre-

vent sensors from sufficiently

detecting the trailer.

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Trailer Length Detection (TLD)

●

Once a trailer is detected and if

the trailer length in the meter is

selected as “Auto”, the TLD func-

tion will estimate the trailer length

using the Blind Spot Monitor sen-

sors.

In order to estimate the trailer length

with TLD function and detection

area, make at least two 90 degree

turns.
If the trailer length is entered manu-

ally via multi-information display

input, the detection area is also

adjusted to exceed the length of the

trailer.

●

Depending on some trailer types

and the dimensions of the trailer

TMW performance may be

degraded.

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The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

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



When not towing a trailer

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



When towing a trailer

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

Trailer overall length

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear end of trailer

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: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 outer mirror indicator warning may be delayed. The delay increases

in proportion to the speed differential with vehicles approaching in the
adjacent lane.

:The system does not support trailers wider than 8.5 ft. (2.59 m) and/or

longer than 39 ft. (12.0 m). For box trailers and certain other trailer types
that are up to 8.5 ft. (2.59 m) wide and/or 39 ft. (12.0 m) long, the indica-
tor warning in the outer mirror may be delayed if the vehicle in the adja-
cent lane overtakes your vehicle at a high-speed differential.

■

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 Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift position is in a position

other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 6 mph (10 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.

■

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.

■

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

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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

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-

tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-

cle and/or object may increase in

the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When the distance between your

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc.,

that enters the detection area is

short

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or

when driving on the edge of a

lane, and a vehicle traveling in a

lane other than the adjacent lanes

enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp

bends, consecutive curves, or

uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or

spinning

• When the distance between your

vehicle and a following vehicle is

short

• When an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

• When turning at an intersection

with a trailer is being towed and

an adjacent vehicle continues

traveling straight

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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 and/or multimedia

display depending on the posi-
tion and distance to the object.
(As the distance to the object
becomes short, the distance
segments may blink.)



Multi-information display



Multimedia display

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detection

Rear corner sensor detection

Rear center sensor detection

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



P.98)

Press

to select

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 communi-
cated via the multi-informa-
tion display and/or
multimedia display and a
buzzer. Always check the
surrounding area when
using this system.

System components

Turning intuitive parking
assist on/off

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Press

to select

and then press

When the intuitive parking assist

function is disabled, the intuitive

parking assist OFF indicator

(



P.91) illuminates.

To re-enable the system when it
was disabled, select

on the

multi-information display, select

and then On. If disabled using

this method, the system will not be
re-enabled by turning the power
switch off and then to ON.

■

When towing a trailer

When the 7-pin connector is con-

nected and Auto Trailer Detection

(ATD) (



P.289) is activated, the

rear sensor automatically turns 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.

■

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.

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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 position other than P is

selected.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable

Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

A sensor may be covered with water

drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove

the water drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc.,

from the sensor to return the system

to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor

at low temperatures, a warning

message may be displayed or the

sensor may not be able to detect an

object. Once the ice melts, the sys-

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

even if the sensor is clean, there

may be a sensor malfunction. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Water may be continuously flowing

over the sensor surface, such as in

a heavy rain. When the system

determines that it is normal, the sys-

tem will return to normal.

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Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are

limited to the areas around the

vehicle’ front and rear bumpers.

●

The following situations may occur

during use.

• Depending on the shape of the

object and other factors, the

detection distance may shorten, or

detection may be impossible.

• Detection may be impossible if

static objects draw too close to the

sensor.

• There will be a short delay

between static object detection

and display (warning buzzer

sounds). Even at low speeds,

there is a possibility that the object

will come within 11.9 in. (30 cm)

before the display is shown and

the warning buzzer sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the

buzzer due to the volume of the

audio system or air flow noise of

the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the

sound of this system due to the

buzzers of other systems.

■

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:

WARNING

●

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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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

■

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

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

●

When the back door is opened

■

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

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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, construc-

tion 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

■

When towing a trailer

Rear sensors turn off when the

trailer connection is detected.
When reversing, the rear sensors

turn off, but the front corner sensors

operate.

■

Certification



P.622

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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.

■

The distance and buzzer

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.299)

■

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 continuously.

Sensor detection display,
object distance

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Front sensor:

3.3 ft. to 2.0 ft. (100 cm to 60 cm)

Rear sensor:

4.9 ft. to 2.0 ft. (150 cm to 60 cm)

Slow

2.0 ft. to 1.5 ft. (60 cm to 45 cm)

Medium

1.5 ft. to 1.0 ft. (45 cm to 30 cm)

Fast

1.0 ft. to 0.5 ft. (30 cm to 15 cm)

Continuous

Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

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

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



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

■

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.98)

Press

of the meter

control switch to select

Press

of the meter

control switch 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.

■

Muting a buzzer

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

The buzzers for the intuitive
parking assist and RCTA func-
tion (if equipped) will be muted

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



When the shift position is
changed.



When the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain speed.



When there is a malfunction
in a sensor or the system is
temporarily unavailable.



When the operating function
is disabled manually.



When the power switch is
turned off.

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Meter control switches

Turning the RCTA function on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

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

Multimedia display

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



P.302) for the detected side will

be displayed on the multimedia dis-
play. This illustration shows an
example of a vehicle approaching
from both sides of the vehicle.

RCTA buzzer

If a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle
is detected, a buzzer will sound.

RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert)

The RCTA function uses the
BSM rear side radar sen-
sors 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

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’s surroundings and

driving safely. (



P.286)

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly



P.287

System components

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The buzzer also sounds for approx-
imately 1 second immediately after
the RCTA function is turned on.

Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the RCTA
function. (



P.98)

Press

to select

Press

to select

“RCTA” and then press

When the RCTA function is dis-

abled, the “RCTA OFF” indicator

(



P.91) illuminates. (Each time the

power switch is turned off then

changed to ON, the RCTA function

will be enabled automatically.)

■

When towing a trailer

When Auto Trailer Detection (ATD)

(



P.289) is activated, the function

automatically turns off.

■

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 high

audio volume.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Unavailable” is shown on the

multi-information display

The sensor voltage has become

abnormal, or water, snow, mud, etc.,

may be built up in the vicinity of the

sensor area of the rear bumper.

(



P.288)

Removing the water, snow, mud,

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor

area should return it to normal. Also,

the sensor may not function nor-

mally when used in extremely hot or

cold weather.

■

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 your Toyota dealer.

■

Radar sensors



P.288

■

Operation of the RCTA
function

The RCTA function uses radar
sensors to detect vehicles
approaching from the right or left
at the rear of the vehicle and
alerts the driver of the presence
of such vehicles by flashing the
outside rear view mirror indica-
tors and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas of approach-
ing vehicles

■

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching
from the right or left at the rear

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

RCTA function

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of the vehicle is detected, the
following will be displayed on
the multimedia display.
This illustration shows an exam-
ple of a vehicle approaching
from both sides of the vehicle.

■

RCTA function detection
areas

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

The buzzer can alert for faster
vehicles approaching from far-
ther away.
Example:

■

The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when

all of the following conditions are

met:

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift position is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is

between approximately 5 mph (8

km/h) and 17 mph (28 km/h).

●

The 7-pin connector for Trailer

Brake controller is not engaged. (if

equipped)

■

Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted

on the multi-information display.
Use the meter control switches to

change settings. (



P.98)

Press

of the meter

control switch to select

Press

of the meter

control switch to select “RCTA”
and then press and hold

Press

to select the volume.

Each time the switch is pressed, the

volume level will change between 1,

2, and 3.

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

Approxi-

mate alert

distance

Fast

17 mph

(28 km/h)

66 ft. (20

Slow

5 mph (8

km/h)

18 ft. (5.5

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