Toyota Corolla Cross (2024 year). Manual in english - page 9

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Meter control switches

Operate the meter control switches
to enable/disable the RCTA func-
tion on the multi-information dis-
play.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

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

Audio system screen

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

P.259) for the detected side will

be displayed on the audio system

screen. This illustration

shows an

example of a vehicle approaching
from both sides of the vehicle.

: Depending on the vehicle grade

and equipped options, the actual
screen may be different from this
illustration.

Driving assist information
indicator

Illuminates when the RCTA is
turned off. At this time, “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert OFF” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

The RCTA can be enabled/dis-

abled on

of the

multi-information display.
(



When the RCTA function is off,
the driving assist information
indicator (

P.76) will illuminate.

At this time, “Rear Cross Traffic
Alert OFF” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

Each time the engine switch is
turned to ON, the RCTA is
enabled.

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-
tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear
view mirror indicator may be difficult
to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to
hear over loud noises, such as if the
audio system volume is high.

■

Rear side radar sensors

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■

Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles

System components

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

RCTA function

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The RCTA function is opera-
tional when

The RCTA function operates when
all of the following conditions are
met:

●

The engine switch is in ON.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift position is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is
between approximately 5 mph (8
km/h) and 34 mph (56 km/h).

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Setting the buzzer volume

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

The buzzer volume of the RCTA and
intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

can be adjusted all together on

of the multi-information dis-

play. (

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Muting a buzzer temporarily (if
equipped)

When an object is detected, the
temporary mute switch is displayed
on the audio system screen.

Select the switch to mute the buzzer
of the intuitive parking assist (if
equipped) and RCTA all together.

Mute will be canceled automatically
in the following situations:

●

When the shift lever is changed.

●

When the vehicle speed exceeds
a certain speed.

●

When there is a malfunction in a

sensor or the system is temporar-
ily unavailable.

●

When the operating function is
disabled manually.

●

When the engine switch is turned
off.

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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 vehi-
cles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly
behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking
space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot
detect due to obstructions

●

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

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles,
pedestrians, etc.

●

Vehicles moving away from your
vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the
parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

●

The distance between the sensor
and approaching vehicle gets too
close

: Depending on the conditions,

detection of a vehicle and/or
object may occur.

■

Situations in which the system
may not operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect
vehicles correctly in the following

Approaching

vehicle speed

Approximate

alert distance

34 mph (56
km/h) (fast)

131 ft. (40 m)

5 mph (8 km/h)

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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situations:

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

●

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,
etc., is covering the sensor or sur-
rounding area on the position
above the rear bumper

●

When driving on a road surface
that is wet with standing water
during bad weather, such as
heavy rain, snow, or fog

●

When multiple vehicles are
approaching with only a small gap
between each vehicle

●

When a vehicle is approaching at
high speed

●

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

●

When backing up on a slope with
a sharp change in grade

●

When backing out of a sharp
angle parking spot

●

Immediately after the RCTA func-
tion is turned on

●

Immediately after the engine is
started with the RCTA function on

●

When the sensors cannot detect a
vehicle due to obstructions

●

When towing a trailer

●

When there is a significant differ-
ence in height between your vehi-
cle and the vehicle that enters the
detection area

●

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

●

If the suspension has been modi-
fied or tires of a size other than
specified are installed

●

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

●

When turning while backing up

●

When a vehicle turns into the
detection area

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Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision

Instances of the RCTA function
unnecessary detecting a vehicle
and/or object may increase in the
following situations:

●

When the parking space faces a
street and vehicles are being
driven on the street

●

When the distance between your
vehicle and metal objects, such as
a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked
vehicle, which may reflect electri-
cal waves toward the rear of the
vehicle, is short

●

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

●

When a vehicle passes by the
side of your vehicle

●

When a detected vehicle turns

while approaching the vehicle

●

When there are spinning objects
near your vehicle such as the fan
of an air conditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or
sprayed toward the rear bumper,
such as from a sprinkler

●

Moving objects (flags, exhaust
fumes, large rain droplets or
snowflakes, rain water on the road
surface, etc.)

●

When the distance between your
vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc.,
that enters the detection area is
short

●

Gratings and gutters

●

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

●

If the suspension has been modi-
fied or tires of a size other than
specified are installed

●

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

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: If equipped

Multi-information display

Turning the safe exit assist on/off.
When the system determines that

the possibility of a collision with a

door is high, the target door is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play. Also, if the door is opened

when the outside rear view mirror

indicator is illuminated, a buzzer

will sound as a warning.

Outside rear view mirror indi-

cators

When a vehicle or bicycle which

may collide with a door (other than

the back door) when opened is

detected, the outside rear view mir-

ror indicator on the detected side

will illuminate. When a door on the

detected side is opened, the out-

side rear view mirror indicator will

flash.

Driving assist information

indicator

Illuminates when the safe exit

assist is turned off. At this time,

“Safe Exit Assist OFF” will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

Safe Exit Assist

The safe exit assist is a sys-

tem that uses rear side

radar sensors installed on

the inner side of the rear

bumper to help occupants

judge if an approaching

vehicle or bicycle may col-

lide with a door when open-

ing it or cancel opening of

the door, to reduce the pos-

sibility of a collision.

WARNING

■

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 safe exit assist is a supple-

mentary system that, when the

vehicle is stopped, informs

occupants of the existence of

approaching vehicles and bicy-

cles. As this system alone can-

not be used to judge safety,

over-reliance on this system

may lead to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

In certain situations, this system

may not function to its fullest

extent. Therefore it is necessary

for the occupants to visually

check for safety directly and using

the mirrors.

System components

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Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear

view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

■

Buzzer

If the volume setting of the audio

system is high or the surrounding

area is loud, it may be difficult to

hear the buzzer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly

Safe exit assist sensors are

installed behind the left and right

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to

ensure the safe exit assist can

operate correctly.

●

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 Safe Exit

Assist may not operate and a

warning message will be dis-

played. In this situation, clear off

the dirt or snow and drive the

vehicle with the operation condi-

tions of the SEA function satisfied

for approximately 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 mal-

function 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.

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The safe exit assist can be
enabled/disabled on

of the

multi-information display.

(



When the safe exit assist is off,

the driving assist information

indicator will illuminate. At this

time, “Safe Exit Assist OFF” will

be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Each time the

engine switch is turned to ON,

the safe exit assist is enabled.

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Objects that can be detected by the Safe exit assist

When the safe exit assist detects the following vehicles or bicycles

behind your vehicle using a rear side radar sensor, the occupants of

the vehicle are informed through an outside rear view mirror indica-

tor, buzzer, and the multi-information display.

Vehicle or bicycle which has a high possibility of colliding with a

door (other than the back door) when opened

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The Safe exit assist detection areas

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

WARNING

●

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.

Turning the Safe exit

assist system ON/OFF

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Approximately 145 ft. (45 m) rearward from the front door

: The faster a vehicle or bicycle is approaching, the distance at which an

outside rear view mirror indicator will illuminate or blink will become fur-
ther.

■

The Safe exit assist is opera-
tional when

The Safe exit assist is operational
when all of the following conditions
are met:

●

When the engine switch is ON,
less than 3 minutes have elapsed
since the engine was off, or less
than 3 minutes have elapsed
since a door was opened and
someone has entered the vehicle
(the time which operation is possi-
ble may be extended if a door is
opened and closed)

●

Safe exit assist is on

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The shift lever is in a position
other than R.

■

The Safe exit assist will detect a
vehicle when

The Safe exit assist will detect a
vehicle present in the detection area
in the following situations:

●

When the vehicle is stopped and a
vehicle or bicycle, which is travel-
ing parallel to the vehicle, is
approaching within the area that a
door opens (other than the back
door)

■

Conditions under which the
system will not detect a vehicle

●

Safe exit assist does not detect
the following objects, vehicles,
and bicycles:

• Vehicles or bicycles which are

approaching slowly

• Vehicles or bicycles which are

determined to have a low possibil-
ity of colliding with a door (other
than the back door) when opened

• Vehicles or bicycles which are

approaching from directly behind

• Vehicles or bicycles which are

approaching from the front

• Guardrails, walls, signs, parked

vehicles, and other stationary
objects

• Pedestrians, animals, etc.

: Depending on the conditions,

detection of a vehicle and/orobject
may occur.

●

In situations such as the following,
safe exit assist will not operate:

• When 3 minutes or more have

elapsed since the engine off (the
time which operation is possible
may be extended if a door is
opened and closed)

• When your vehicle is not com-

pletely stopped

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Conditions under which the
system may not function cor-
rectly

●

The Safe exit assist 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 the vehicle is stopped on a

wet road surface, such as in a
puddle, while in inclement
weather, such as heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.

• When a vehicle or bicycle

approaches from behind a nearby
parked vehicle

• When an approaching vehicle or

bicycle suddenly changes direc-
tion

• Immediately after a vehicle or

bicycle starts moving

• When the back door is open
• When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or

other accessory is installed to the
back of the vehicle

• When a parked vehicle, wall, sign,

person or other stationary object
is behind the vehicle

• When the vehicle is stopped at an

angle to the road

• When a vehicle is traveling near

an approaching vehicle or bicycle

• When an approaching vehicle or

bicycle is traveling along a station-
ary object, such a wall or sign

• When a vehicle or bicycle is

approaching at high speed

• When towing with the vehicle
• When stopped on a steep slope
• When stopped on a curve or at the

exit of a curve

●

Instances of the Safe exit assist
unnecessarily detecting a vehicle
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 a vehicle or bicycle

approaches from behind your
vehicle at an angle

• When the vehicle is stopped at an

angle to the road

• When a vehicle or bicycle

approaches from behind a parked
vehicle at an angle

• When a parked vehicle, wall, sign,

person or other stationary object
is behind the vehicle

• When an approaching vehicle or

bicycle suddenly changes direc-
tion

• When an approaching vehicle or

bicycle is traveling along a station-
ary object, such a wall or sign

• When the back door is open
• When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or

other accessory is installed to the
back of the vehicle

• When a vehicle or bicycle is

approaching at high speed

• When towing with the vehicle
• When stopped on a steep slope
• When stopped on a curve or at the

exit of a curve

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: If equipped

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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 audio system
screen depending on the posi-
tion and distance to the object.
For details regarding the audio

system screen, refer to the
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detection

Rear corner sensor detection

Rear center sensor detection

The intuitive parking assist can

be enabled/disabled on

the multi-information display.
(



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



P.76) 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 engine switch off and then to
ON.

Intuitive parking

assist

The distance from your
vehicle to objects, such as a
wall, when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the
sensors and communicated
via the audio system screen
and a buzzer. Always check
the surrounding area when
using this system.

System components

Turning intuitive parking
assist on/off

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The system can be operated

when

●

The engine switch is in ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is

on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift position other than P is

selected.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable

Sensor Blocked” is displayed

on the multi-information 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.

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 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.

●

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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If a sensor is dirty, the position of the
dirty sensor will be shown on the
display.

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.

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Sensor detection information

●

The sensors may be able to only
detect objects near the 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.

• After the static object detection,

there will be a short delay before a
graphic is shown on displays, and
warning buzzer sounds. Even at
low speeds, there is a possibility
that the object will come within the
sensor’s detection areas before
the display is shown and the warn-
ing beep 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

buzzer if buzzers for other sys-
tems are sounding.

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Objects which the system may
not be properly detected

The shape of the object may pre-
vent the sensor from detecting it.
Pay particular attention to the follow-
ing objects:

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials
that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections
projecting outwards in the direc-
tion of your vehicle

●

People may not be detected if
they are wearing certain types of
clothing.

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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.

●

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.

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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 or compact
spare tire is used

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Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision

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

●

When driving on a narrow road

●

When driving toward a banner,
flag, low-hanging branch or boom
barrier (such as those used at rail-
road crossings, toll gates and
parking lots)

●

When there is a rut or hole in the
surface of the road

●

When driving on a metal cover
(grating), such as those used for
drainage ditches

●

When driving up or down a steep
slope

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount
of water, such as when driving on
a flooded road

●

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

●

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

●

When driving in inclement weather
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When strong winds are blowing

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle
detectors, motorcycle engines, air
brakes of large vehicles, the clear-
ance sonar of other vehicles or
other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle

●

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

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

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall
or curved curb

●

Driving close to columns
(H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in
multi-story parking garages, con-
struction sites, etc.

●

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

●

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

●

When a tire chains or compact
spare tire is used

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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.

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The distance and buzzer

System detection range

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

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: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.273)

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Buzzer operation and
approximate distance to
object

A buzzer sounds when the sen-
sors are operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as
the vehicle approaches an
object. When the vehicle
comes within approximately
1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the object,
the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.



When 2 or more 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.

The buzzer volume of the intui-
tive parking assist and RCTA (if
equipped) can be adjusted all

together on

of the

multi-information display.

(



■

Muting a buzzer

When an object is detected, the
temporary mute switch is dis-
played on the audio system
screen.

Select the switch to mute the
buzzer of the intuitive parking
assist and RCTA (if equipped)
all together.

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



When the shift lever is
changed.



When the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain speed.



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



When the operating function
is disabled manually.



When the engine switch is
turned off.

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

Fast

Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm),
Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)*

Continuous

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

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: If equipped

The system can detect the fol-

lowing as detectable objects.

(Detectable objects differ

depending on the function.)



Static Objects Front and Rear

of the vehicle (



P.279)



Moving Vehicles Rear of the

Vehicle (

P.281)

PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake)

The PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) consists of the fol-

lowing functions that oper-

ate when driving at a low

speed or backing up, such

as when parking. When the

system determines that the

possibility of a collision

with a detected object is

high, a warning operates to

urge the driver to take eva-

sive action. If the system

determines that the possi-

bility of a collision with a

detected object is extremely

high, the brakes are auto-

matically applied to help

avoid the collision or help

reduce the impact of the col-

lision.

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) system

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the system

Do not overly rely on the system,

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.
Always drive while checking the

safety of the surroundings of the

vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle and

road conditions, weather, etc., the

system may not operate.
The detection capabilities of sen-

sors and radars are limited.

Always drive while checking the

safety of the surroundings of the

vehicle.

●

The driver is solely responsible

for safe driving. Always drive

carefully, taking care to observe

your surroundings. The PKSB

(Parking Support Brake) system

is designed to provide support

to lessen the severity of colli-

sions. However, it may not oper-

ate in some situations.

●

The PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) system is not designed

to stop the vehicle completely.

Additionally, even if the system

has stopped the vehicle, it is

necessary to depress the brake

pedal immediately as brake

control will be canceled after

approximately 2 seconds.

●

It is extremely dangerous to

check the system operations by

intentionally driving the vehicle

into the direction of a wall, etc.

Never attempt such actions.

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ing

The PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) system can be
enabled/disabled on

of the

multi-information display.

(



When the PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake) function is off, the

driving assist information indica-

tor (



P.76) will illuminate.

When turned OFF (disabled), the

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) will

be disabled and will not be enabled

until the setting is changed to ON

again in multi-information display.

(The function will not be reenabled

by operating the engine switch.)

If the engine output restriction con-

trol or brake control operates, a

buzzer will sound and a message

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

WARNING

■

When to disable the PKSB

(Parking Support Brake) sys-

tem

In the following situations, disable

the PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) as the system may oper-

ate even though there is no possi-

bility of a collision.

●

When inspecting the vehicle

using a chassis roller, chassis

dynamo or free roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a

boat, truck or other transport

vessel

●

If the suspension has been

modified or tires of a size other

than specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is

raised or lowered due to the

carried load

●

When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed,

such as a towing eyelet, bumper

protector (an additional trim

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or

snow plow

●

When using automatic car

washing devices

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in

a stable manner, such as when

the vehicle has been in an acci-

dent or is malfunctioning

●

When the vehicle is driven in a

sporty manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly

inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When a tire chains or compact

spare tire is used

●

When your vehicle is towing a

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing

■

Precautions for the suspen-

sion

Do not modify the suspension of

the vehicle. If the height or tilt of

the vehicle is changed, the sen-

sors may not be able to detect

detectable objects and the system

may not operate correctly, possi-

bly leading to an accident.

Enabling/Disabling the

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake)

Displays and buzzers for

engine output restriction

control and brake control

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mation display, to alert the driver.

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



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

Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.

Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Acceleration Reduced”

Driving assist information indicator:
Not illuminated

Buzzer: Does not sound



Engine output restriction con-
trol is operating (output
restricted as much as possi-
ble)

The system has determined that
stronger-than-normal brake opera-
tion is necessary.

Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”

Driving assist information indicator:
Not illuminated

Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.

Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”

Driving assist information indicator:
Not illuminated

Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system
operation

The vehicle has been stopped by
brake control operation.

Multi-information display: “Switch to
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is
not depressed, “Press Brake Pedal”
will be displayed.)

Driving assist information indicator:
Illuminated

Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly

If the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) determines that a collision with
a detected object is possible, the engine output will be restricted to
restrain any increase in the vehicle speed. (Engine output restriction
control: See figure 2.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal continues to be depressed, the
brakes will be applied automatically to reduce the vehicle speed.
(Brake control: See figure 3.)



Figure 1 When the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) is not operating

System overview

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Engine output

Braking force

Time

Engine output restriction control begins operating (System deter-
mines that possibility of collision with detected object is high)

Brake control begins operating (System determines that possibil-
ity of collision with detected object is extremely high)

■

If the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-
ation of the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake), the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) will be disabled and the driv-
ing assist information indicator will
illuminate. If the PKSB (Parking
Support Brake) operates unneces-
sarily, brake control can be canceled
by depressing the brake pedal or
waiting for approximately 2 sec-
onds for it to automatically be can-
celed. Then, the vehicle can be
operated by depressing the acceler-
ator pedal.

■

Re-enabling the PKSB (Parking
Support Brake) system

To re-enable the PKSB (Parking
Support Brake) when it has been
disabled due to operation of the
PKSB (Parking Support Brake),
either enable the system again

(



P.275), or turn the engine switch

off and then back to ON.

Additionally, if any of the following
conditions are met, the system will
be re-enabled automatically and the
driving assist information indicator
will turn off:

●

The P shift position is selected

●

The object is no longer detected in
the traveling direction of the vehi-
cle

●

The traveling direction of the vehi-
cle changes

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■

When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to

the wrong shift lever position

■

Types of sensors



P.268

■

The system will operate when

The function will operate when the

driving assist information indicator is

not illuminated or flashing (

P.76,

405) and all of the following condi-

tions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

system is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m)

away.

• The PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) determines that a stron-

ger-than-normal brake operation

is necessary to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is

operating.

• The PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) determines that an imme-

diate brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision.

■

The system will stop operating

when

The function will stop operating if

any of the following conditions are

met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

system is disabled.

• The system determines that the

collision has become avoidable

with normal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m)

away from the vehicle or in the

traveling direction of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

system is disabled.

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly



P.269

■

If the system operates unnec-

essarily, such as at a railroad

crossing



P.278

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle



P.269

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ing

• Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the vehicle was

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed

after the vehicle is stopped by

brake control.

• The static object is no longer

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m)

away from the vehicle or in the

traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

Detection range

The detection range of the system

differs from the detection range of

the intuitive parking assist. (



P.272)

Therefore, even if the intuitive park-

ing assist detects an object and pro-

vides a warning, the PKSB (Parking

Support Brake) may not start oper-

ating.

■

Situations in which the system

may not operate properly



P.270

■

Situations in which the system

may operate even if there is no

possibility of a collision



P.271

If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the right or

left at the rear of the vehicle and the system determines that the pos-

sibility of a collision is high, this function will perform brake control to

reduce the likelihood of an impact with the approaching vehicle.
This function will operate in situations such as the following if a vehi-

cle is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal

is not depressed, or is depressed late

■

Types of sensors



Moving Vehicles Rear of the Vehicle

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly

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■

The system will operate when

The function will operate when the
driving assist information indicator is
not illuminated or flashing (

P.76,

405) and all of the following condi-
tions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

system is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• Vehicles which are approaching

from the right or left at the rear of
the vehicle at a traveling speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or
more.

• The shift lever is in R.
• The PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) determines that a stronger
than normal brake operation is
necessary to avoid a collision with
an approaching vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is

operating.

• The PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) determines that an emer-
gency brake operation is neces-
sary to avoid a collision with an
approaching vehicle.

■

The system will stop operating
when

The function will stop operating if
any of the following conditions are
met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

system is disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable

with normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching

from the right or left at the rear of
the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

system is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the vehicle was
stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed

after the vehicle is stopped by
brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching

from the right or left at the rear of
the vehicle.

■

Detection range

The detection area of the system
differs from the detection area of the
RCTA function (

P.259). Therefore,

even if the RCTA function detects a
vehicle and provides an alert, the
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) sys-
tem may not start operating.

■

Situations in which the system
may not operate properly



P.260

■

Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision



P.262

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Dr
iv

ing

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

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

■

Brake assist

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

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced
Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

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

■

Active Cornering Assist
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle
from drifting to the outer side by
performing inner wheel brake
control when attempting to
accelerate while turning

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward
movement of the vehicle when
starting on an uphill

■

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

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

■

Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system (AWD models)

Automatically controls the drive
system such as to front-wheel
drive or AWD (all wheel drive)
according to various running

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and
performance, the following
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various
driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these
systems are supplementary
and should not be relied
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving
assist systems

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conditions including normal driv-
ing, during cornering, on a
uphill, when starting off, during
acceleration, on a slippery roads
due to snow or rain, thus con-
tributing to stable operability and
driving stability.

■

The Secondary Collision
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and
brake lights are automatically
controlled to reduce the vehicle
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems
are operating

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

■

Disabling the TRAC system

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

The “Traction Control Turned OFF”

will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press

again to turn the system

back on.

■

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 system

back on.

: PCS will also be disabled (only

Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will
come on and a message will be
displayed on the multi-information
display. (