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When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead

In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the
brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (



P. 315) may not be activated.

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Vehicles that cut in suddenly

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Vehicles traveling at low speeds

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Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)

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Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
detecting of the sensor

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When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)

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Preceding vehicle has an extremely
high ground clearance

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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
may not function correctly

In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelera-
tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system
may not operate properly.

●

When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road surrounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on
a bridge

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While the vehicle speed is decreasing to the set speed after the vehicle
accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal

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Situations in which the curve speed reduction function may not operate
properly

In situations such as the following, the curve speed reduction function may
not operate properly:

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When the vehicle is being driven around a curve on an incline/decline

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When the course of the vehicle differs from the shape of the curve

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When the vehicle speed is excessively high when entering a curve

●

When the steering wheel is suddenly operated

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When the road curves or when the
lanes are narrow

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When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

◆

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

◆

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces.

◆

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.

◆

Secondary Collision Brake

When the airbag sensor detects a collision and the system oper-
ates, the brakes and stop lights are automatically controlled to
reduce the vehicle speed and help reduce the possibility of further
damage due to a secondary collision

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TRAC

(Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

◆

Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (if equipped)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from sliding to the outer side by per-
forming inner wheel brake control when attempting to accelerate
while turning

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-
cle.

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Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-
ing on an uphill

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EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)

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P. 330

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Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)

Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive
(AWD) according to the driving conditions, helping to ensure reli-
able handling and stability. Examples of conditions where the sys-
tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow,
rain, etc.

The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems are
operating.

When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating

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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing

to turn

the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it.

To turn the TRAC system off,

quickly press and release

“Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information
display.

Press

again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

Disabling the TRAC system

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Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold

for more than 3

seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “Traction Control Turned
Off” will be shown on the multi-information display

Press

again to turn the systems back on.

: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will also be disabled (only Pre-Collision warn-

ing is available). The pre-collision system warning light will come on and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (



P. 269)

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When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-

ing that TRAC has been disabled even if

has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact
your Toyota dealer.

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Operating conditions of hill-start assist control

When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:

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The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)

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The vehicle is stopped

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The accelerator pedal is not depressed

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The parking brake is not engaged

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Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N

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The accelerator pedal is depressed

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The parking brake is engaged

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2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released

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Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems

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A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.

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Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

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Active Cornering Assist operation sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is operated, operation sounds and vibra-
tions may be generated from the brake system, but this is not a malfunction.

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Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:

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When the engine switch is turned off

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If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.

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Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist

The system operates when the following occurs.

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TRAC/VSC can operate

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The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning

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The system detects that the vehicle is sliding to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

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Secondary Collision Brake operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision while
the vehicle is in motion.

However, the system does not operate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)

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Components are damaged

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Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation

The Secondary Collision Brake is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:

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The vehicle speed drops below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

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A certain amount of time elapses during operation

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The accelerator pedal is depressed a large amount

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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle
and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10
minutes.

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If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details/Actions

“AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode”

AWD system is overheating.



Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-

sage disappears.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let

the engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-
information display turns off, there is no
problem continuing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

“AWD System Overheated
2WD Mode Engaged”

The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive
(AWD) to front wheel drive due to overheat-
ing.



Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-

sage disappears.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let

the engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-
information display turns off, the AWD sys-
tem returns to normal.
If the message does not disappear, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

“AWD System Malfunction
2WD Mode Engaged
Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.



Have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

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The ABS does not operate effectively when

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The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as

excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

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The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

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Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-

mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the

following situations:

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When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

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When driving with tire chains

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When driving over bumps on the road

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When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

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TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-

pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be

lost.

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Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active Cornering Assist. Active Cornering Assist may

not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

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When Active Cornering Assist frequently operates, Active Cornering

Assist may temporarily stop operating to ensure proper operation of the

brakes, TRAC and VSC.

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WARNING

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Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when

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Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

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Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the

vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may

lead to an accident.

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When the TRAC/VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

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When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving

force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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Secondary Collision Brake

Do not overly rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system

is designed to help reduce the possibility of further damage due to a sec-

ondary collision, however, that effect changes according to various condi-

tions. Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and

total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the

recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or

wheels.

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Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect

the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function on/off.
(



P. 331)

Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors

When a vehicle is detected in a
blind spot of the outside rear view
mirrors or approaching rapidly from
behind into a blind spot, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator on
the detected side will illuminate. If
the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator
flashes.

“BSM” indicator

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

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)



: If equipped

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sen-
sors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and
right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when chang-
ing lanes.

System components

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Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.



Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

The brightness of the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors can
be changed on

(4.2-inch display) or

(7-inch display) (



P. 106,

119) of the multi-information display.

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The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

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

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When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

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



P. 332)

The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.

Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.

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When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor

If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, a
warning message will be displayed:

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There is a malfunction with the sensors

●

The sensors have become dirty

●

The outside temperature is extremely high or low

●

The sensor voltage has become abnormal

Turning the BSM function on/off

Setting the outside rear view mirror indicator brightness

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WARNING

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To ensure the system can operate properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right sides of the

rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot

Monitor can function correctly.

If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer

●

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 sensor is scratched or dented, or part of

them has become disconnected.

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Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on

the bumper.

●

Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the 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.

●

Keep the sensor and its surrounding

area on the bumper clean at all times. If

a sensor or its surrounding area on the

rear bumper is dirty or covered with

snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not

operate and a warning message (



331) will be displayed.

In this situation, clear off the dirt or

snow and drive the vehicle with the

operation conditions of the BSM func-

tion (



P. 334) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes.

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles
traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually not reflected in
the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of
the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear
view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the out-
side rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are
not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

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

The range of the detection area extends to:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of
the vehicle

The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side
of the vehicle cannot be detected

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

BSM function

BSM function detection areas

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Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper

The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected
vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the out-

side rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash

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The BSM function is operational when

●

The BSM function is turned on

●

Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

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The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

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A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

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Your vehicle overtakes a vehicle in an adjacent lane slowly.

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Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles

and/or objects:

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

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Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

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

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Following vehicles that are in the same lane

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Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle

●

Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

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

occur.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.
The BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a

vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function.

The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reli-

ance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore

the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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Conditions under which the system may not function correctly

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The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:

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

surrounding area

• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the

detection area as your vehicle accelerates

• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip

on the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and

the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle

• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the

same speed as your vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Directly after the BSM function is turned on

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Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase under the following conditions:

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

surrounding area

• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that

enters the detection area is short

• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following

vehicle

• 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 items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-

cle

• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

on the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

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Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

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



P. 91) illuminates.

To re-enable the system, select

on the multi-information display, select

and turn it on.

If the system is disabled, it will remain off even if the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode after the engine switch has been turned off.

Intuitive parking assist



: If equipped

The distance from your vehicle to nearby objects when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-
sors and communicated via the multi-information display and a
buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this sys-
tem.

Types of sensors

Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off

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When the sensors detect an object, the following displays inform the
driver of the position and distance to the object.

Front corner sensor operation

Front center sensor operation

Rear corner sensor operation

Rear center sensor operation

Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.

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Muting the buzzer sound

●

To mute the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.

●

To cancel the mute
Mute will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.
• When the shift position is changed
• When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed.
• When the intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again
• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to IGNITION ON

mode again

• When a sensor is malfunctioning

Display

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Distance display

Sensor detection display, object distance

Display

Approximate distance to object

Front and rear

center sensor

Front and rear

corner sensor

Far

Near

Front center sensor:
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Rear center sensor:
4.9 ft. (150 cm) to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)



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

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

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

Less than
0.5 ft. (15 cm)

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Buzzer operation and distance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

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

●

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

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Automatic buzzer mute function
After a buzzer begins sounding, if the distance between the vehi-
cle and the detected object does not become shorter, the buzzer
will be muted automatically.
(However, if the distance between the vehicle and object is 1.0 ft.
(30 cm) or less, this function will not operate.)

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)

Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors cannot detect objects that
are extremely close to the vehicle.

The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape of
the object, etc.

Detection range of the sensors

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



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

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The system can be operated when

●

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is on.

●

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

●

The shift lever is in other than P.

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

A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is
removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal.

Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction dis-
play may appear or an object may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out,
the system should return to normal.

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

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

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Sensor detection information

●

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

●

The following situations may occur during use.

• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection dis-

tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

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

sor.

• There will be a short delay between static object detection and display

(warning buzzer sounds). Even at low speeds, there is a possibility that
the object will come within 1.0 ft. (30 cm) before the display is shown and
the warning buzzer sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer due to the volume of the audio sys-

tem or air flow noise of the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the sound of this system due to the buzzers of

other systems.

Changing the buzzer sounds volume

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Objects which the system may not be properly detected

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

●

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 direction of your
vehicle

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect objects. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.

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There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors
will resolve this problem.)

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

●

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 clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

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

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If objects draw too close to the sensor.

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

●

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

●

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

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If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in front
of the vehicle or runs out from the side of the vehicle

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

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

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When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or
snow plow

●

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

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When a tire chains or compact spare tire is used

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

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

●

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

●

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

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When driving on a narrow road

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When strong winds are blowing

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

●

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 a tire chains or compact spare tire is used

●

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’ surroundings

and driving safely.

■

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 your Toyota dealer.

If the front or rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced, con-

tact 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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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.

■

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.

●

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

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Multi-information display

Turning the RCTA function on/off. (

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P. 346)

Outside rear view mirror indicators

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

“RCTA” indicator

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

Audio system screen

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



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

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

RCTA

buzzer

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

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)



: If equipped

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

System components

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

Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.



Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

The volume of the RCTA buzzer can be changed on

(4.2-inch dis-

play) or

(7-inch display) (



P. 106, 119) of the multi-information

display.

■

The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

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

■

RCTA buzzer hearing

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

■

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.

■

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

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

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P. 332)

The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.

Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.

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Rear side radar sensors

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Turning the RCTA function on/off

Setting the buzzer volume

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

■

RCTA icon display (if equipped)

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the
vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the audio sys-
tem screen.

RCTA function

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

Toyota parking

assist monitor

Panoramic view

monitor

Content

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

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WARNING

■

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. (



P. 334)

■

To ensure the system can operate properly

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P. 332

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

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

Example:

■

The RCTA function is operational when

●

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

●

The RCTA function is turned on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

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

●

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

RCTA function detection areas

Approaching vehicle

Speed

Approximate
alert distance

Fast

18 mph (28 km/h)

65 ft. (20 m)

Slow

5 mph (8 km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

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

●

Vehicles approaching from directly behind

●

Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle

●

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 vehicle

●

The distance between the sensor and approaching vehicle gets too close

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

occur.

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

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

●

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

●

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding
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 protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or
snow plow

●

When towing a trailer

●

When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle 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 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 backing up on a slope with a
sharp change in grade

●

When backing out of a sharp angle park-
ing spot

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