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NOTICE

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To ensure the system operates correctly

If any one of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not
operate correctly. Have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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While the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the seat belt reminder light flashes.

●

Even though the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the seat belt reminder
light does not illuminate.

●

Even though the driver’s door is closed, the open door warning is dis-
played on the multi-information display and open door warning light comes
on, or the interior light comes on when the interior light switch is in the door
position.

●

Even when the driver’s door is opened, the open door warning is not dis-
played on the multi-information display and open door warning light does
not come on, or the interior light does not come on when the interior light
switch is in the door position.

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Off-road driving precaution

When driving off-road, such as driving through water, disable the Stop &
Start system. Failure to do so may cause the engine to be unable to restart.

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Driving mode select switches





Type A

Normal mode
For normal driving.

Press the “NORMAL” switch to change the driving mode to normal
mode when selected to Eco drive mode or sport mode.

Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.

When in Eco drive mode, the “ECO” indicator comes on in the multi-
information display.

Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission,
engine and steering. Suitable for when precise handling is desir-
able, for example when driving on mountain roads.

When in Sport mode, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in the multi-infor-
mation display.



: If equipped

The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

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Type B

Normal mode
For normal driving.

Press the “NORMAL” switch to change the driving mode to normal
mode when not in normal mode.

Comfort mode
By controlling the suspension, riding comfort is further enhanced.
Suitable for city driving.

When not in comfort mode and the “COMF ECO” switch is pressed, the
“COMFORT” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.

Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.

When in comfort mode and the “COMF ECO” switch is pressed, the
“ECO” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.

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Sport mode

• SPORT S mode

Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission and
engine.
When not in SPORT S mode and the “SPORT S/S+” switch is
pressed, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the multi-information
display.

• SPORT S+ mode

Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by simulta-
neously controlling the steering and suspension in addition to the
transmission and engine. Suitable for sporty driving.
When in SPORT S mode and the “SPORT S/S+” switch is pressed,
the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (



P. 507). To improve air

conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.

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Sport mode automatic deactivation

Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.

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Toyota parking assist-sensor



Front corner sensors (if
equipped)
Front center sensors (if
equipped)
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

Turns Toyota parking assist-sensor on/off

When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the system
is operational.



: If equipped

The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when paral-
lel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the
sensors and communicated via the indicator or displays, and a
buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this sys-
tem.

Types of sensors

3
4

Toyota parking assist-sensor switch



Left-hand drive



Right-hand drive

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When the sensors detect an obstacle, the following indicator or dis-
plays inform the driver of the position and distance to the obstacle.



Toyota parking assist-sensor indicator (if equipped)

Vehicle indicator
Rear corner indicator
Rear center indicator



Multi-information display (if equipped)

Front corner sensor operation
(if equipped)
Front center sensor operation
(if equipped)
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.



Navigation system or multimedia system screen (if equipped)

Insert display

When the Toyota parking assist
monitor

or Multi-terrain Monitor

is displayed.
A simplified image is displayed on
the upper corner of the screen
when an obstacle is detected.

: If equipped

Display

1
2
3

3
4
5

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Distance display

Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.

Sensor detection display, obstacle distance

Indicator

Multi-infor-

mation

display

Insert

display

Approximate distance to obstacle

Navigation

system or

multimedia

system

screen (if

equipped)

Front corner

sensor / front

center sensor

Rear corner sen-

sor / rear center

sensor

(blinking

slowly)

(continuous)

(blinking

slowly)

Front center
sensor:
100 cm (3.3 ft.)
to 60 cm (2.0
ft.)

Rear center
sensor:
150 cm (4.9 ft.)
to 65 cm (2.1
ft.)

(blinking)

(continuous)

(blinking)

Front corner
sensor:
60 cm (2.0 ft.)
to 40 cm (1.3
ft.)

Front center
sensor:
60 cm (2.0 ft.)
to 45 cm (1.5
ft.)

Rear corner
sensor:
50 cm (1.6 ft.)
to 40 cm (1.3
ft.)

Rear center
sensor:
65 cm (2.1 ft.)
to 50 cm (1.6
ft.)

(blinking

rapidly)

(continuous)

(blinking

rapidly)

Front corner
sensor:
40 cm (1.3 ft.)
to 30 cm (1.0
ft.)

Front center
sensor:
45 cm (1.5 ft.)
to 30 cm (1.0
ft.)

Rear corner
sensor:
40 cm (1.3 ft.)
to 30 cm (1.0
ft.)

Rear center
sensor:
50 cm (1.6 ft.)
to 40 cm (1.3
ft.)

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: The images may differ from those shown in the illustrations. (



P. 405)

: Except for 4 sensor type

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Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

●

The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the
obstacle, the buzzer sounds continuously.

• Front corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Front center sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 40 cm (1.3 ft.)

●

When an obstacle is detected by multiple sensors simultane-
ously, the buzzer sounds according to the distance to the closest
obstacle.

●

When obstacles are simultaneously detected to the front and
rear of the vehicle, separate buzzers sound patterns according to
the distance to each obstacle.

(continu-

ous)

(blinking)

(continu-

ous)

Less than
30 cm (1.0 ft.)

Rear corner
sensor:
Less than
30 cm (1.0 ft.)

Rear center
sensor:
Less than
40 cm (1.3 ft.)

Indicator

Multi-infor-

mation

display

Insert

display

Approximate distance to obstacle

Navigation

system or

multimedia

system

screen (if

equipped)

Front corner

sensor / front

center sensor

Rear corner sen-

sor / rear center

sensor

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Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)
Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)

The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors may not be able to detect
obstacles that are extremely close
to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape of
the object etc.

: If equipped

Detection range of the sensors

1
2
3
4

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The Toyota parking assist-sensor can be operated when

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Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry

& start system) or the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system).

• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).

(At any speed when the shift lever is in R)

●

Front center sensors:
• The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry

& start system) or the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system).

• The shift lever is in a position other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).

●

Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry

& start system) or the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart entry & start system).

• The shift lever is in R.

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Toyota parking assist-sensor display (vehicles with a navigation system
or multimedia system)

When an obstacle is detected while the Toyota parking assist monitor or
Multi-terrain Monitor is in use, the warning indicator will appear in the top right
or left of the screen even if the display setting has been set to off.

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Muting the buzzer sound (vehicles without a Toyota parking assist-sen-
sor indicator)

The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing

of the meter control

switches while a suggestion that says mute is available is shown on the multi-
information display.

●

When the mute is canceled
Mute will be automatically canceled in the following situations.
• When the shift position is changed
• When the vehicle speed has reached or exceeded a certain speed
• When the Toyota parking assist-sensor is turned off once and turned on

again

• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to IGNITION ON

mode again

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When the system malfunctions



Vehicles with a Toyota parking assist-sensor indicator

●

If the vehicle indicator remains on while the rear corner and rear center indi-
cators flash and the malfunction beep sounds for approximately 8 seconds,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

If the vehicle indicator and the rear corner and rear center indicators flash
and the malfunction beep sounds for approximately 8 seconds, clean the
sensors with soft cloth.



Vehicles without a Toyota parking assist-sensor indicator

●

If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is shown 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 display may
appear or an obstacle may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out, the
system should return to normal.

●

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is shown on the multi-information 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 system will
return to normal.

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Objects which the system may not properly detect

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

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

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Low objects

●

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.)

●

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.

●

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

●

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

●

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.

●

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 protector (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 tire chains, a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair
kit are used.

●

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

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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.

●

When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier
(such as those used at railroad 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.

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When driving on a narrow road.

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When strong winds are blowing.

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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.

●

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, construction 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.

●

When tire chains, a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair
kit are used.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features:



P. 769)

●

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

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WARNING

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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’s surround-
ings 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.

●

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 (especially fluorescent type), fog lights, fender pole or wire-
less 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 any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. If the
front or rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●

Do not attach a license plate cover.

●

Keep your tires properly inflated.

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When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable the function as it may operate even
though there is no possibility of a collision.

●

Failing to observe the warnings above.

●

A non-genuine Toyota 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.

●

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 malfunction.

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NOTICE

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When using Toyota parking assist-sensor

In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a
sensor malfunction etc. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

A beep does not sound when you turn the Toyota parking assist-sensor
on.

●

If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.

●

If the bumper collides with something.

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With a Toyota parking assist-sensor indicator

●

The rear corner and center indicators flash, and a beep sounds when no
obstacles are detected.

●

If the rear corner and center indicators show continuously without a beep.

●

If a indicator error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even when there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it
is likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.



Without a Toyota parking assist-sensor indicator

●

The Toyota parking assist-sensor operation display flashes, and a beep
sounds when no obstacles are detected.

●

If the display shows continuously without a beep, except when the mute
function has been turned on.

●

If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even when there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it
is likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.

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