Toyota Mirai (2021 year). Manual in english — part 4

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Check whether the cap has been

reinstalled.

2

Close the fuel door.

If the warning message on the multi-

information display turns off at this

time, there is no malfunction. How-

ever, if the display continues to

show, the sensor may be damaged.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.
It can be started 1 time at intervals

of repeating the starting operations

5 times (With the brake pedal

depress, press the power switch

operations 9 times within the inter-

val of 2 seconds). Operate the vehi-

cle after checking to be sure that the

hydrogen fueling nozzle is not con-

nected to the vehicle.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.212

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LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P.223

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AHB (Automatic High
Beam)



P.193

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*



P.234

*

: If equipped

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Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range



P.237

Two types of sensors, located
behind the front grille and wind-
shield, detect information neces-
sary to operate the drive assist
systems.

Radar sensor

Front camera

Toyota Safety Sense

2.5 +

The Toyota Safety Sense
2.5 + consists of the follow-
ing drive assist systems
and contributes to a safe
and comfortable driving
experience:

Driving assist system

WARNING

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Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 +

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 + is

designed to operate under the

assumption that the driver will

drive safely, and is designed to

help reduce the impact to the

occupants and the vehicle in the

case of a collision or assist the

driver in normal driving condi-

tions.
As there is a limit to the degree of

recognition accuracy and control

performance that this system can

provide, do not overly rely on this

system. The driver is always

responsible for paying attention to

the vehicle’s surroundings and

driving safely.

Sensors

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WARNING

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To avoid malfunction of the

radar sensor

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may

not operate properly, possibly

leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the radar sensor and the

radar sensor cover clean at all

times.

Radar sensor

Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or
the front or back of the radar sen-
sor cover is dirty or covered with
water droplets, snow, etc., clean
it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar
sensor cover with a soft cloth to
avoid damaging them.

●

Do not attach accessories,

stickers (including transparent

stickers) or other items to the

radar sensor, radar sensor

cover or surrounding area.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor

or its surrounding area to a

strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille,

or front bumper has been sub-

jected to a strong impact, have

the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the radar

sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar

sensor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar

sensor must be recalibrated.

Contact your Toyota dealer for

details.

• When the radar sensor or front

grille are removed and installed,

or replaced

• When the front bumper is

replaced

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To avoid malfunction of the

front camera

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Otherwise, the front camera may

not operate properly, possibly

leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all

times.

• If the windshield is dirty or cov-

ered with an oily film, water

droplets, snow, etc., clean the

windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is

applied to the windshield, it will

still be necessary to use the

windshield wipers to remove

water droplets, etc., from the

area of the windshield in front of

the front camera.

• If the inner side of the wind-

shield where the front camera is

installed is dirty, contact your

Toyota dealer.

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Certification



P.550

WARNING

●

Do not attach objects, such as

stickers, transparent stickers,

etc., to the outer side of the

windshield in front of the front

camera (shaded area in the

illustration).

From the top of the windshield
to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm)
below the bottom of the front
camera

Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm]
to the right and left from the
center of the front camera)

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If the part of the windshield in

front of the front camera is

fogged up or covered with con-

densation or ice, use the wind-

shield defogger to remove the

fog, condensation or ice.

(



P.328, 336)

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If water droplets cannot be

properly removed from the area

of the windshield in front of the

front camera by the windshield

wipers, replace the wiper insert

or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the

windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is

damaged or cracked.

After replacing the windshield,

the front camera must be recali-

brated. Contact your Toyota

dealer for details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact

the front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to

shine into the front camera.

●

Do not dirty or damage the front

camera.

When cleaning the inside of the

windshield, do not allow glass

cleaner to contact the lens of

the front camera. Also, do not

touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged,

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject the front camera

to a strong impact.

●

Do not change the installation

position or direction of the front

camera or remove it.

●

Do not disassemble the front

camera.

●

Do not modify any components

of the vehicle around the front

camera (inside rear view mirror,

etc.) or ceiling.

●

Do not attach any accessories

to the hood, front grille or front

bumper that may obstruct the

front camera. Contact your Toy-

ota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long

object is to be mounted on the

roof, make sure that it will not

obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or

other lights.

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If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in

the system.

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When

the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear

and the system will become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has

been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are

detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-

tional.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

Situation

Actions

When the area around a camera is
covered with dirt, moisture (fogged
up, covered with condensation, ice,
etc.), or other foreign matter

Using the wiper and A/C function,
remove the dirt and other attached
matter (



P.328, 336).

When the temperature around the
front camera is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehi-
cle is in the sun or in an extremely
cold environment

If the front camera is hot, such as
after the vehicle had been parked in
the sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature
around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the
vehicle was parked, depending on its
type, the sunlight reflected from the
surface of the sunshade may cause
the temperature of the front camera
to become excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such after
the vehicle is parked in an extremely
cold environment, use the air condi-
tioning system to increase the tem-
perature around the front camera.

The area in front of the front camera
is obstructed, such as when the
hood is open or a sticker is attached
to the part of the windshield in front
of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker,
etc., to clear the obstruction.

When “Pre-Collision System Radar
In Self Calibration Unavailable See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed.

Check whether there is attached
materials on the radar sensor and
radar sensor cover, and if there is,
remove it.

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• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera-

tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold

environment

• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such

as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining

into the front camera

• Depending on the conditions in the vicinity of the vehicle, the radar may

judge the surrounding environment can not be properly recognized. In that

case, “Pre-Collision System Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is dis-

played.

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The system can detect the fol-
lowing (The detectable objects
differs depending on the func-
tion.):



Vehicles



Bicyclists



Pedestrians

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Pre-collision warning

When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal
collision is high, a buzzer will
sound and a warning message
will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the
driver to take evasive action.

“BRAKE!”

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Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal
collision is high, the system
applies greater braking force in
relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.

■

Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that
the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion is extremely high, the
brakes are automatically applied
to help avoid the collision or
reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem)

The pre-collision system
uses a radar sensor and
front camera to detect
objects (



P.212) in front of

the vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the
possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with an object is high, a
warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive
action and the potential
brake pressure is increased
to help the driver avoid the
collision. If the system
determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision
with an object is extremely
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help
avoid the collision or help
reduce the impact of the col-
lision.

The pre-collision system can
be disabled/enabled and the
warning timing can be
changed. (



P.215)

Detectable objects

System functions

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Emergency steering assist

If the system determines that
the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion is high and that there is suf-
ficient space for the vehicle to
be steered into within its lane,
and the driver has begun eva-
sive maneuver or steering,
emergency steering assist will
assist the steering movements
to help enhance the vehicle sta-
bility and for lane departure pre-
vention. During operation, the
indicator will illuminate in green.

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Intersection right/left turn
assistance

If the system determines that
there is a high possibility of a
collision in the following situa-
tions, it will assist with Pre-colli-
sion warning and, if necessary
Pre-collision braking.
Depending on the configuration
of the intersection, it may not be
possible to support.



When you turn right/left at an
intersection and cross the
path of an oncoming vehicle



When you turn right/left,
pedestrian is detected in the
forward direction and esti-
mated to enter your vehicle’s
path (bicyclists are not
detected.)

WARNING

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Limitations of the pre-colli-

sion system

●

The driver is solely responsible

for safe driving. Always drive

safely, taking care to observe

your surroundings.

Do not use the pre-collision sys-

tem instead of normal braking

operations under any circum-

stances. This system will not

prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every

situation. Do not overly rely on

this system. Failure to do so

may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

●

Although this system is

designed to help avoid a colli-

sion or help reduce the impact

of the collision, its effectiveness

may change according to vari-

ous conditions, therefore the

system may not always be able

to achieve the same level of

performance.

Read the following conditions

carefully. Do not overly rely on

this system and always drive

carefully.

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may operate even if there is

no possibility of a collision:



P.219

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly:



P.220

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Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the pre-collision system

yourself.

Depending on the objects used

for testing (dummies, card-

board objects imitating detect-

able objects, etc.), the system

may not operate properly, possi-

bly leading to an accident.

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Pre-collision braking

●

When the pre-collision braking

function is operating, a large

amount of braking force will be

applied.

●

If the vehicle is stopped by the

operation of the pre-collision

braking function, the pre-colli-

sion braking function operation

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. Depress the

brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking func-

tion may not operate if certain

operations are performed by the

driver. If the accelerator pedal is

being depressed strongly or the

steering wheel is being turned,

the system may determine that

the driver is taking evasive

action and possibly prevent the

pre-collision braking function

from operating.

●

In some situations, while the

pre-collision braking function is

operating, operation of the func-

tion may be canceled if the

accelerator pedal is depressed

strongly or the steering wheel is

turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking

evasive action.

●

If the brake pedal is being

depressed, the system may

determine that the driver is tak-

ing evasive action and possibly

delay the operation timing of the

pre-collision braking function.

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Emergency steering assist

●

As emergency steering assist

operation will be canceled when

the system determines that lane

departure prevention function

has been completed.

●

Emergency steering assist may

not operate or may be cancel in

the following cases as the sys-

tem may determine the driver is

taking actions.

• If the accelerator pedal is being

depressed strongly, the steering

wheel is being operated sharply,

the brake pedal is being

depressed or the turn signal

lever is being operated. In this

case, the system may deter-

mine that the driver is taking

evasive action and the emer-

gency steering assist may not

operate.

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Enabling/disabling the pre-
collision system

The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on

(



P.500) of the multi-informa-

tion display.

The system is automatically
enabled each time the power
switch is turned to ON.

If the system is disabled, the
PCS warning light will turn on
and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

WARNING

• In some situations, while the

emergency steering assist is

operating, operation of the func-

tion may be canceled if the

accelerator pedal is depressed

strongly, the steering wheel is

operated sharply or the brake

pedal is being depressed and

the system determines that the

driver is taking evasive action.

• When the emergency steering

assist is operating, if the steer-

ing wheel is held firmly or is

operated in the opposite direc-

tion to that which the system is

generating torque, the function

may be canceled.

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When to disable the pre-colli-

sion system

In the following situations, disable

the system, as it may not operate

properly, possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

●

When your vehicle is towing

another vehicle

●

When transporting the vehicle

via truck, boat, train or similar

means of transportation

●

When the vehicle is raised on a

lift with the fuel cell system on

and the tires are allowed to

rotate freely

●

When inspecting the vehicle

using a drum tester such as a

chassis dynamometer or speed-

ometer tester, or when using an

on vehicle wheel balancer

●

When a strong impact is applied

to the front bumper or front

grille, due to an accident or

other reasons

●

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 tires of a size other than

specified are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

When a compact spare tire or

an emergency tire puncture

repair kit is used

●

If equipment (snow plow, etc.)

that may obstruct the radar sen-

sor or front camera is temporar-

ily installed to the vehicle

Changing settings of the
pre-collision system

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“Pre-Collision System OFF”

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Changing the pre-collision
warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing
can be changed on

(



P.500) of the multi-informa-

tion display.

The warning timing setting is
retained when the power switch is
turned off. However, if the pre-colli-
sion system is disabled and re-
enabled, the operation timing will
return to the default setting (mid-
dle).

If the pre-collision warning tim-
ing is changed, emergency
steering assist timing will also
be changed accordingly.
If late is selected, emergency
steering assist would not oper-
ate in case of an emergency.

1

Early

2

Middle

This is the default setting.

3

Late

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Operational conditions for each pre-collision function

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-

sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.
The system may not operate in the following situations:
• If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and

then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

• If the shift position is in R
• When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning

function will be operational)

The operation speeds and operation cancelation for each function is listed

below.

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Pre-collision warning

While the pre-collision warning function is operating, if the steering wheel is

operated heavily or suddenly, the pre-collision warning may be canceled.

●

Pre-collision brake assist

●

Pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-

ating, it will be canceled:
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped
vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 13 to 110 mph
(20 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-
ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10
to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10
to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped
vehicles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph
(30 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph
(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-
ans

Approx. 20 to 50 mph
(30 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph
(30 to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped
vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Oncoming vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 13 to 110 mph
(20 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-
ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10
to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10
to 80 km/h)

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Emergency steering assist

When the turn signal lights are flashing, emergency steering assist will not
operate in case of an emergency.

If any of the following occur while the emergency steering assist function is

operating, it will be canceled:
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.
• The brake pedal is depressed.

●

Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision warning)

When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turning left or right at
an intersection which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.

●

Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision braking)

When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turning left or right at
an intersection which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.

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Object detection function

The system detects objects based

on their size, profile, motion, etc.

However, an object may not be

detected depending on the sur-

rounding brightness and the motion,

posture, and angle of the detected

object, preventing the system from

operating properly. (



P.220)

The illustration shows an image of

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Preceding and stopped

vehicles, bicyclists and

pedestrians

Approx. 25 to 50 mph

(40 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 25 to 50 mph

(40 to 80 km/h)

Detect-

able

objects

Vehicle speed

Oncoming vehicle

speed

Relative speed

between your vehi-

cle and object

Oncoming

vehicles

Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 35

mph (30 to 55 km/h)

Approx. 25 to 50

mph (40 to 80 km/h)

Pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)

-

Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)

Detect-

able

objects

Vehicle speed

Oncoming vehicle

speed

Relative speed

between your vehi-

cle and object

Oncoming

vehicles

Approx. 10 to 15

mph (15 to 25 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 28

mph (30 to 45 km/h)

Approx. 28 to 43

mph (45 to 70 km/h)

Pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)

-

Approx. 7 to 15 mph

(10 to 25 km/h)

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Conditions under which the

system may operate even if

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the system may determine

that there is a possibility of a fron-

tal collision and operate.

• When passing a detectable object,

etc.

• When changing lanes while over-

taking a detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable

object in an adjacent lane or on

the roadside, such as when

changing the course of travel or

driving on a winding road

• When rapidly closing on a detect-

able object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the

roadside, such as detectable

objects, guardrails, utility poles,

trees, or walls

• When there is a detectable object

or other object by the roadside at

the entrance of a curve

• When there are patterns or paint

in front of your vehicle that may be

mistaken for a detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable

object that is changing lanes or

making a right/left turn

• When passing a detectable object

in an oncoming lane that is

stopped to make a right/left turn

• When a detectable object

approaches very close and then

stops before entering the path of

your vehicle

• If the front of your vehicle is raised

or lowered, such as when on an

uneven or undulating road surface

• When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in

a tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object

(manhole cover, steel plate, etc.),

steps, or a protrusion in front of

your vehicle

• When passing under an object

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(road sign, billboard, etc.)

• When approaching an electric toll

gate barrier, parking area barrier,

or other barrier that opens and

closes

• When using an automatic car

wash

• When driving through or under

objects that may contact your

vehicle, such as thick grass, tree

branches, or a banner

• When driving through steam or

smoke

• When driving near an object that

reflects radio waves, such as a

large truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower,

broadcasting station, electric

power plant, radar equipped vehi-

cles, etc., or other location where

strong radio waves or electrical

noise may be present

• When there are many things

which can reflect the radio waves

of the radar in the vicinity (tunnels,

truss bridges, gravel roads, snow

covered road that have tracks,

etc.)

• While making a right/left turn,

when an oncoming vehicle or a

crossing pedestrian has already

exited the path of your vehicle

• While making a right/left turn,

closely in front of an oncoming

vehicle or a crossing pedestrian.

• While making a right/left turn,

when an oncoming vehicle or a

crossing pedestrian stops before

entering the path of your vehicle

• While making a right/left turn,

when an oncoming vehicle turns

right/left in front of your vehicle

• While steering into the direction of

oncoming traffic

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Situations in which the system

may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, an object may not be

detected by the radar sensor and

front camera, preventing the sys-

tem from operating properly:

• When a detectable object is

approaching your vehicle

• When your vehicle or a detectable

object is wobbling

• If a detectable object makes an

abrupt maneuver (such as sudden

swerving, acceleration or deceler-

ation)

• When your vehicle approaches a

detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is not

directly in front of your vehicle

• When a detectable object is near

a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole

cover, vehicle, steel plate on the

road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under

a structure

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• When part of a detectable object

is hidden by an object, such as

large baggage, an umbrella, or

guardrail

• When there are many things

which can reflect the radio waves

of the radar in the vicinity (tunnels,

truss bridges, gravel roads, snow

covered road that have tracks,

etc.)

• When there is an effect on the

radio waves to the radar that is

installed on another vehicle

• When multiple detectable objects

are close together

• If the sun or other light is shining

directly on a detectable object

• When a detectable object is a

shade of white and looks

extremely bright

• When a detectable object appears

to be nearly the same color or

brightness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or sud-

denly emerges in front of your

vehicle

• When the front of your vehicle is

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a very bright light ahead,

such as the sun or the headlights

of oncoming traffic, shines directly

into the front camera

• When approaching the side or

front of a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle

• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such

as a personal mobility vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small

rear end, such as an unloaded

truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low

rear end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely

high ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a

load which protrudes past its rear

bumper

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly

shaped, such as a tractor or side

car

• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized

bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a

large load, a bicycle ridden by

more than one person, or a

uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle

with a child seat, tandem bicycle,

etc.)

• If a pedestrian/or the riding height

of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than

approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller

than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing

oversized clothing (a rain coat,

long skirt, etc.), making their sil-

houette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward

or squatting or bicyclist is bending

forward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving

fast

• If a pedestrian is pushing a

stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or

other vehicle

• When driving in inclement weather

such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a

sandstorm

• When driving through steam or

smoke

• When the surrounding area is dim,

such as at dawn or dusk, or while

at night or in a tunnel, making a

detectable object appear to be

nearly the same color as its sur-

roundings

• When driving in a place where the

surrounding brightness changes

suddenly, such as at the entrance

or exit of a tunnel

• After the fuel cell system has

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started the vehicle has not been

driven for a certain amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and

for a few seconds after making a

left/right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a

few seconds after driving on a

curve

• If your vehicle is skidding

• If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered

• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the

front camera

• The vehicle is being driven at

extremely high speeds

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or front camera

is misaligned

• When driving in a traffic lane sep-

arated by more than one lane

where oncoming vehicles are driv-

ing while making a right/left turn

• When largely out of place with the

opposite facing targeted oncom-

ing vehicle during a right/left turn

• While making a right/left turn,

when a pedestrian approaches

from behind or side of your vehicle

●

In addition to the above, in some

situations, such as the following,

the emergency steering assist

may not operate.

• When the white (yellow) lane lines

are difficult to see, such as when

they are faint, diverging/merging,

or a shadow is cast upon them

• When the lane is wider or nar-

rower than normal

• When there is a light and dark pat-

tern on the road surface, such as

due to road repairs

• When the target is too close

• When there is insufficient safe or

unobstructed space for the vehicle

to be steered into

• If oncoming vehicle is present

• If VSC function is operating

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, sufficient braking force or

steering force may not be

obtained, preventing the system

from performing properly:

• If the braking functions cannot

operate to their full extent, such as

when the brake parts are

extremely cold, extremely hot, or

wet

• If the vehicle is not properly main-

tained (brakes or tires are exces-

sively worn, improper tire inflation

pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven

on a gravel road or other slippery

surface

• When the road surface has deep

wheel tracks

• When driving on a hill road

• When driving on a road that has

inclines to the left or right

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If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P.317), the

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pre-collision brake assist and pre-

collision braking functions are also

disabled.

●

The PCS warning light will turn on

and “VSC Turned OFF Pre-Colli-

sion Brake System Unavailable”

will be displayed on the multi-

information display.

While driving on a road with
clear white (yellow) lane lines,
the LTA system warns the driver
if the vehicle may deviate from
the current lane or course

*

, and

also can slightly operate the
steering wheel to help avoid
deviation from the lane or
course

*

. Also, while the dynamic

radar cruise control with full-
speed range is operating, this
system will operate the steering
wheel to maintain the vehicle’s
lane position.
The LTA system recognizes
white (yellow) lane lines or a
course

*

using the front camera.

Additionally, it detects preceding
vehicles using the front camera
and radar.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist)

Summary of functions

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WARNING

■

Before using LTA system

●

Do not rely solely upon the LTA

system. The LTA system does

not automatically drive the vehi-

cle or reduce the amount of

attention that must be paid to

the area in front of the vehicle.

The driver must always assume

full responsibility for driving

safely by paying careful atten-

tion to the surrounding condi-

tions and operating the steering

wheel to correct the path of the

vehicle. Also, the driver must

take adequate breaks when

fatigued, such as from driving

for a long period of time.

●

Failure to perform appropriate

driving operations and pay care-

ful attention may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

■

Situations unsuitable for LTA

system

In the following situations, use the

LTA switch to turn the system off.

Failure to do so may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Vehicle is driven on a road sur-

face which is slippery due to

rainy weather, fallen snow,

freezing, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-

ered road.

●

White (yellow) lines are difficult

to see due to rain, snow, fog,

dust, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven in a temporary

lane or restricted lane due to

construction work.

●

Vehicle is driven in a construc-

tion zone.

●

A spare tire, tire chains, etc.,

are equipped.

●

When the tires have been

excessively worn, or when the

tire inflation pressure is low.

●

During emergency towing.

■

Preventing LTA system mal-

functions and operations per-

formed by mistake

●

Do not modify the headlights or

place stickers, etc., on the sur-

face of the lights.

●

Do not modify the suspension,

etc. If the suspension, etc.,

needs to be replaced, contact

your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not install or place anything

on the hood or grille. Also, do

not install a grille guard (bull

bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●

If your windshield needs

repairs, contact your Toyota

dealer.

■

Conditions in which functions

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the

functions may not operate prop-

erly and the vehicle may depart

from its lane. Drive safely by

always paying careful attention to

your surroundings and operate

the steering wheel to correct the

path of the vehicle without relying

solely on the functions.

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WARNING

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.229) and

the preceding vehicle changes

lanes. (Your vehicle may follow

the preceding vehicle and also

change lanes.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.229) and

the preceding vehicle is sway-

ing. (Your vehicle may sway

accordingly and depart from the

lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.229) and

the preceding vehicle departs

from its lane. (Your vehicle may

follow the preceding vehicle and

depart from the lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.229) and

the preceding vehicle is being

driven extremely close to the

left/right lane line. (Your vehicle

may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

●

Vehicle is being driven around a

sharp curve.

●

Objects or patterns that could

be mistaken for white (yellow)

lines are present on the side of

the road (guardrails, reflective

poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven where the road

diverges, merges, etc.

●

Repair marks of asphalt, white

(yellow) lines, etc., are present

due to road repair.

●

There are shadows on the road

that run parallel with, or cover,

the white (yellow) lines.

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WARNING

●

The vehicle is driven in an area

without white (yellow) lines,

such as in front of a tollgate or

checkpoint, or at an intersec-

tion, etc.

●

The white (yellow) lines are

cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised

pavement marker” or stones are

present.

●

The white (yellow) lines cannot

be seen or are difficult to see

due to sand, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road

surface that is wet due to rain,

puddles, etc.

●

The traffic lines are yellow

(which may be more difficult to

recognize than lines that are

white).

●

The white (yellow) lines cross

over a curb, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a bright

surface, such as concrete.

●

If the edge of the road is not

clear or straight.

●

The vehicle is driven on a sur-

face that is bright due to

reflected light, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area

where the brightness changes

suddenly, such as at the

entrances and exits of tunnels,

etc.

●

Light from the headlights of an

oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc.,

enters the camera.

●

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road

which tilts left or right, or a wind-

ing road.

●

The vehicle is driven on an

unpaved or rough road.

●

The traffic lane is excessively

narrow or wide.

●

The vehicle is extremely tilted

due to carrying heavy luggage

or having improper tire pres-

sure.

●

The distance to the preceding

vehicle is extremely short.

●

The vehicle is moving up and

down a large amount due to

road conditions during driving

(poor roads or road seams).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at

night with the headlights off or

when a headlight is dim due to

its lens being dirty or it being

misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a cross-

wind.

●

The vehicle is affected by wind

from a vehicle driven in a

nearby lane.

●

The vehicle has just changed

lanes or crossed an intersec-

tion.

●

Tires which differ by structure,

manufacturer, brand or tread

pattern are used.

●

When tires of a size other than

specified are installed.

●

Snow tires, etc., are equipped.

●

The vehicle is being driven at

extremely high speeds.

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Lane departure alert func-
tion

When the system determines
that the vehicle might depart
from its lane or course

*

, a warn-

ing is displayed on the multi-
information display, and either a
warning buzzer will sound or the
steering wheel will vibrate to
alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer sounds
or the steering wheel vibrates,
check the area around your vehicle
and carefully operate the steering
wheel to move the vehicle back to
the center of the lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle
might depart from its lane and that
the possibility of a collision with an
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent
lane is high, the lane departure
alert will operate even if the turn
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

■

Steering assist function

When the system determines
that the vehicle might depart
from its lane or course

*

, the sys-

tem provides assistance as nec-
essary by operating the steering
wheel in small amounts for a
short period of time to keep the
vehicle in its lane.

Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle
might depart from its lane and that
the possibility of a collision with an
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent
lane is high, the steering assist
function will operate even if the turn
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

Functions included in LTA
system

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Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

When the vehicle is swaying
within a lane, the warning
buzzer will sound and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the
multi-information display to alert
the driver.

■

Lane centering function

This function is linked with
dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range and pro-
vides the required assistance by
operating the steering wheel to
keep the vehicle in its current
lane.

When dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range is not operat-
ing, the lane centering function
does not operate.
In situations where the white (yel-
low) lane lines are difficult to see or
are not visible, such as when in a
traffic jam, this function will operate
to help follow a preceding vehicle
by monitoring the position of the
preceding vehicle.

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Press the LTA switch to turn the
LTA system on.

The LTA indicator illuminates and a
message is displayed on the multi-
information display.
Press the LTA switch again to turn
the LTA system off.
When the LTA system is turned on
or off, operation of the LTA system
continues in the same condition the
next time the fuel cell system is
started.

“LTA Turned ON Steering
Assist Active”

LTA indicator

The illumination condition of the
indicator informs the driver of the
system operation status.
Illuminated in white: LTA system is
operating.
Illuminated in green: Steering wheel
assistance of the steering assist
function or lane centering function
is operating.
Flashing in orange: Lane departure
alert function is operating.

Operation display of steering
wheel operation support

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information
screen.
Indicates that steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function
or lane centering function is operat-
ing.
Both outer sides of the lane are dis-
played: Indicates that steering
wheel assist of the lane centering
function is operating.

Turning LTA system on

Indications on multi-infor-
mation display

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One outer side of the lane is dis-
played: Indicates that steering
wheel assist of the steering assist
function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are
flashing: Alerts the driver that their
input is necessary to stay in the
center of the lane (lane centering
function).

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information
screen.
Indicates that steering assist of the
lane centering function is operating
by monitoring the position of a pre-
ceding vehicle.
When the follow-up cruising display
is displayed, if the preceding vehi-
cle moves, your vehicle may move
in the same way. Always pay care-
ful attention to your surroundings
and operate the steering wheel as
necessary to correct the path of the
vehicle and ensure safety.

Lane departure alert function
display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information
screen.



Inside of displayed lines is
white

Indicates that the system is rec-
ognizing white (yellow) lines or a
course

*

. When the vehicle

departs from its lane, the white
line displayed on the side the
vehicle departs from flashes
orange.



Inside of displayed lines is
black

Indicates that the system is not
able to recognize white (yellow)
lines or a course

*

or is temporar-

ily canceled.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

■

Operation conditions of each

function

●

Lane departure alert function

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This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32

mph (50 km/h) or more.

*1

• System recognizes white (yellow)

lane lines or a course

*2

. (When a

white [yellow] line or course

*2

is

recognized on only one side, the

system will operate only for the

recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

(Vehicle with BSM: Except when

another vehicle is in the lane on

the side where the turn signal was

operated)

• Vehicle is not being driven around

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (



P.233)

*1

:The function operates even if the

vehicle speed is less than
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
when the lane centering function
is operating.

*2

:Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

●

Steering assist function

This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met in
addition to the operation conditions
for the lane departure alert function.
• Vehicle is not accelerated or

decelerated by a fixed amount or

more.

• Steering wheel is not operated

with a steering force level suitable

for changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are

not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

●

Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met.

• Setting for “Sway Warning” in

of the multi-information display is
set to “ON”. (



P.500)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (



P.233)

●

Lane centering function

This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Lane Center” in

of

the multi-information display are
set to “ON”. (



P.500)

• This function recognizes white

(yellow) lane lines or the position

of a preceding vehicle (except

when the preceding vehicle is

small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range is operating

in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is not being driven around

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (



P.233)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or

decelerate by a fixed amount or

more.

• Steering wheel is not operated

with a steering force level suitable

for changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are

not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning

is not displayed. (



P.232)

• The vehicle is being driven in the

center of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not

operating.

■

Temporary cancelation of func-

tions

●

When operation conditions are no

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longer met, a function may be

temporarily canceled. However,

when the operation conditions are

met again, operation of the func-

tion is automatically restored.

(



P.230)

●

If the operation conditions
(



P.230) are no longer met while

the lane centering function is
operating, the steering wheel may
vibrate and the buzzer may sound
to indicate that the function has
been temporarily canceled. How-
ever, if the “Alert” customization
setting is set to

, the system

will notify the driver by vibrating
the steering wheel instead of
sounding the buzzer.

■

Steering assist function/lane

centering function

●

Depending on the vehicle speed,

lane departure situation, road con-

ditions, etc., the driver may not

feel the function is operating or

the function may not operate at

all.

●

The steering control of the func-

tion is overridden by the driver’s

steering wheel operation.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the steering assist function.

■

Lane departure alert function

●

The warning buzzer may be diffi-

cult to hear due to external noise,

audio playback, etc. Also, it may

be difficult to feel steering wheel

vibrations due to the road condi-

tions, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

*

is not

clear or straight, the lane depar-

ture alert function may not oper-

ate.

●

Vehicle with BSM: It may not be

possible for the system to deter-

mine if there is a danger of a colli-

sion with a vehicle in an adjacent

lane.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the lane departure alert

function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

■

Hands off steering wheel warn-

ing

In the following situations, a warning

message urging the driver to hold

the steering wheel and the symbol

shown in the illustration are dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play to warn the driver. The warning

stops when the system determines

that the driver holds the steering

wheel. Always keep your hands on

the steering wheel when using this

system, regardless of warnings.

●

When the system determines the

driver is not holding the steering

wheel while the lane centering

function is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their
hands off of the steering wheel, the
buzzer sounds, the driver is warned
and the function is temporarily can-
celed. This warning also operates in
the same way when the driver con-
tinuously operates the steering
wheel only a small amount.

The buzzer also sounds even if the
alert type is set to

.

●

When the system determines that

the vehicle may deviate from the

lane while driving around a curve

while the lane centering function is

operating.

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Depending on the vehicle condition
and road conditions, the warning
may not operate. Also, if the system
determines that the vehicle is driv-
ing around a curve, warnings will
occur earlier than during straight-
lane driving.

●

When the system determines that

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the

steering wheel assist of the steer-

ing assist function is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their
hands off of the steering wheel and
the steering wheel assist is operat-
ing, the buzzer sounds and the
driver is warned. Each time the
buzzer sounds, the continuing time
of the buzzer becomes longer.

The buzzer also sounds even if the
alert type is set to

.

■

Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that

the vehicle is swaying while the

vehicle sway warning function is

operating, a buzzer sounds and a

warning message urging the driver

to rest and the symbol shown in the

illustration are simultaneously dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

Depending on the vehicle and road

conditions, the warning may not

operate.

■

Warning message

If the following warning message is

displayed on the multi-information

display and the LTA indicator illumi-

nates in orange, follow the appropri-

ate troubleshooting procedure. Also,

if a different warning message is

displayed, follow the instructions

displayed on the screen.

●

“LTA Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer”

The system may not be operating

properly. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

●

“LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled

due to a malfunction in a sensor

other than the front camera. Turn

the LTA system off, wait for a little

while, and then turn the LTA system

back on.

●

“LTA Unavailable at Current

Speed”

The function cannot be used as the

vehicle speed exceeds the LTA

operation range. Drive slower.

■

Customization

Function settings can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.500)

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: If equipped

The RSA system recognizes
specific road signs using the
front camera and/or navigation
system (when speed limit infor-
mation is available) to provide
information to the driver via the
display.

When the front camera recog-
nizes a sign and/or information
of a sign is available from the
navigation system, the sign will

be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.



When the driving support sys-
tem information display is
selected, a maximum of 3
signs can be displayed.
(



P.100)



When a tab other than the
driving support system infor-
mation is selected, the follow-
ing types of road signs will be
displayed. (



P.100)

• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notifica-

tion is necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs
are recognized, they will be dis-
played in an overlapping stack
under the current speed limit sign.

RSA (Road Sign

Assist)

*

Summary of function

WARNING

■

Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA

system. RSA is a system which

supports the driver by providing

information, but it is not a replace-

ment for a driver’s own vision and

awareness. Drive safely by

always paying careful attention to

the traffic rules.

Indication on the multi-
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The following types of road
signs, including electronic signs
and blinking signs, are recog-
nized.

A non-official or a recently intro-
duced traffic sign may not be recog-
nized.

In the following situations, the
RSA system will notify the
driver.



When the vehicle speed
exceeds the speed notifica-
tion threshold of the speed
limit sign displayed, the sign
display will be emphasized
and a buzzer will sound.



When the RSA system recog-
nizes a do not enter sign and
determines that your vehicle
has entered a no-entry area,
the displayed sign will flash
and a buzzer will sound.

Depending on the situation, a
notification function may not
operate properly.

■

Setting procedure

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select
“

RSA”, then press

.

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign

display

In the following situations, a dis-

played speed limit sign and/or do

not enter sign will stop being dis-

played automatically:

●

No sign has been recognized for a

certain distance.

●

The road changes due to a left or

right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and

yield signs will stop being displayed

automatically:

●

The system determines that your

vehicle has passed the sign.

●

The road changes due to a left or

right turn, etc.

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate or detect

correctly

In the following situations, RSA

does not operate normally and may

not recognize signs, display the

incorrect sign, etc. However, this

does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The front camera is misaligned

due to a strong impact being

applied to the sensor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc., are on

the windshield near the front cam-

era.

●

In inclement weather such as

heavy rain, fog, snow or sand

storms

Supported types of road
signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

Notification function

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●

Light from an oncoming vehicle,

the sun, etc., enters the front cam-

era.

●

The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or

bent.

●

The contrast of electronic sign is

low.

●

All or part of the sign is hidden by

the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

●

The sign is only visible to the front

camera for a short amount of time.

●

The driving scene (turning, lane

change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.

●

If a sign not appropriate for the

currently traveled lane, but the

sign exists directly after a freeway

branches, or in an adjacent lane

just before merging.

●

Stickers are attached to the rear of

the preceding vehicle.

●

A sign resembling a system com-

patible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be

detected and displayed (if posi-

tioned in sight of the front camera)

while the vehicle is traveling on

the main road.

●

Roundabout exit road speed signs

may be detected and displayed (if

positioned in sight of the front

camera) while traveling on a

roundabout.

●

The front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered due to the carried load.

●

The surrounding brightness is not

sufficient or changes suddenly.

●

When a sign intended for trucks,

etc., is recognized.

●

The navigation system map data

is outdated.

●

The navigation system is not oper-

ating.

●

The speed information displayed

on the meter and on the naviga-

tion system may be different due

to the navigation system using

map data.

■

Speed limit sign display

If the power switch was last turned

off while a speed limit sign was dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play, the same sign displays again

when the power switch is turned to

ON.

■

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is shown

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features:



P.500)

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In vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the vehicle auto-
matically accelerates, deceler-
ates and stops to match the
speed changes of the preceding
vehicle even if the accelerator
pedal is not depressed. In con-
stant speed control mode, the
vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range on
freeways and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode (



P.240)



Constant speed control mode
(



P.245)

■

Meter display

Multi-information display

Set speed

Indicators

■

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch

“+RES” switch

Cruise control main switch

Cancel switch

“-SET” switch

Dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed

range

Summary of functions

System Components

WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed

range

●

Driving safely is the sole

responsibility of the driver. Do

not rely solely on the system,

and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

●

The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range pro-

vides driving assistance to

reduce the driver’s burden.

However, there are limitations to

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions

carefully. Do not overly rely on

this system and always drive

carefully.

• When the sensor may not be

correctly detecting the vehicle

ahead:



P.247

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WARNING

• Conditions under which the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly:



P.248

●

Set the speed appropriately

depending on the speed limit,

traffic flow, road conditions,

weather conditions, etc. The

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

●

Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of

the preceding vehicle as

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed

by the driver. Therefore, the

driver must always remain alert,

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying

solely on this system or assum-

ing the system ensures safety

while driving can lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range

setting to off, using the cruise

control main switch when not in

use.

■

Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

Observe the following precau-

tions, as there are limitations to

the assistance provided by the

system. Failure to do so may

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Assisting the driver to measure

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range is only
intended to help the driver in
determining the following distance
between the driver’s own vehicle
and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead. It is not a mechanism that
allows careless or inattentive driv-
ing, and it is not a system that can
assist the driver in low-visibility
conditions.
It is still necessary for driver to
pay close attention to the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge

proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range determines
whether the following distance
between the driver’s own vehicle
and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead is within a set range. It is
not capable of making any other
type of judgement. Therefore, it is
absolutely necessary for the
driver to remain vigilant and to
determine whether or not there is
a possibility of danger in any
given situation.

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WARNING

●

Assisting the driver to operate

the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range does not
include functions which will pre-
vent or avoid collisions with vehi-
cles ahead of your vehicle.
Therefore, if there is ever any
possibility of danger, the driver
must take immediate and direct
control of the vehicle and act
appropriately in order to ensure
the safety of all involved.

■

Situations unsuitable for

dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range in

any of the following situations.

Doing so may result in inappropri-

ate speed control and could

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedes-

trians, cyclists, etc.

●

In heavy traffic

●

On roads with sharp bends

●

On winding roads

●

On slippery roads, such as

those covered with rain, ice or

snow

●

On steep downhills, or where

there are sudden changes

between sharp up and down

gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the

set speed when driving down a

steep hill.

●

At entrances to freeways and

highways

●

When weather conditions are

bad enough that they may pre-

vent the sensors from detecting

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When there is rain, snow, etc.,

on the front surface of the radar

or front camera

●

In traffic conditions that require

frequent repeated acceleration

and deceleration

●

During emergency towing

●

When an approach warning

buzzer is heard often

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This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to
approximately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-
to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable fol-
lowing distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch.

When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may
become shorter.

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed
appears

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is nec-
essary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.
Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is
stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the
“+RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will
resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off operation is not performed, system

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an over-
taking lane while driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will accel-
erate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.
The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be determined
solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side
driver position versus right side driver position.) If the vehicle is driven to a
region where the overtaking lane is on a different side from where the vehi-
cle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the turn signal lever
is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the driver
normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane is to the
right but then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the left, the
vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is activated).

Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower
than the set speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.

1

Press the cruise control main
switch to activate the cruise
control.

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-

cator will come on and a message

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Press the switch

again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.
If the cruise control main switch is

pressed and held for 1.5 seconds

or more, the system turns on in

constant speed control mode.

(



P.245)

“Radar Ready”

2

Accelerate or decelerate,
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment

the switch is released becomes the

Setting the vehicle speed
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

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set speed.

■

Adjusting the set speed by
the switch

To change the set speed, press
the “+RES” or “-SET” switch
until the desired set speed is
displayed.

1

Increases the speed (Except
when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control in
vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large adjustment: Press and hold
the switch to change the speed,
and release when the desired
speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the set

speed will be increased or
decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland, Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6
km/h)

*1

or 1 km/h (0.6mph)

*2

each

time the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or
decreases in 1mph (1.6 km/h)

*1

or

1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

increments for

as long as the switch is held



Except for the U.S. mainland
and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6
km/h)

*1

or 1 km/h (0.6mph)

*2

each

time the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or
decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)

*1

or 5

km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

increments for as

long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control
mode (



P.245), the set speed

will be increased or decreased
as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6
km/h)

*1

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

each

time the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: The speed will
continue to change while the switch
is held.

*1

:When the set speed is shown in

“MPH”

*2

:When the set speed is shown in

“km/h”

■

Increasing the set speed by
the accelerator pedal

1

Accelerate with accelerator
pedal operation to the
desired vehicle speed

Adjusting the set speed

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2

Press the “SET” switch

Pressing the switch changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as
follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

If a vehicle is running ahead of you,
the preceding vehicle mark

will

also be displayed.

Select a distance from the table
below. Note that the distances
shown correspond to a vehicle
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
increases/decreases in accor-
dance with vehicle speed. When
the vehicle is stopped by system

control, the vehicle stops at a
certain vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance depending on the situa-
tion.

After the vehicle ahead of you
starts off, press the “+RES”
switch.
Your vehicle will also resume
follow-up cruising if the acceler-
ator pedal is depressed after the
vehicle ahead of you starts off.

“Push Cruise Control Switch
or Press Accelerator to

Changing the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance (vehicle-
to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode)

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance settings (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control
mode)

Distance

options

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance

Long

Approximately 160 ft.

(50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft.

(40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft.

(30 m)

Resuming follow-up
cruising when the vehicle
has been stopped by sys-
tem control (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control
mode)

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Resume”

1

Pressing the cancel switch
cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled
when the brake pedal is depressed.
(When the vehicle has been
stopped by system control,
depressing the brake pedal does
not cancel the setting.)

2

Pressing the “+RES” switch
resumes the cruise control
and returns vehicle speed to
the set speed.

When your vehicle is too close
to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-
cient automatic deceleration via
the cruise control is not possi-
ble, the display will flash and the
buzzer will sound to alert the
driver. An example of this would
be if another driver cuts in front
of you while you are following a
vehicle. Depress the brake

pedal to ensure an appropriate
vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

■

Warnings may not occur
when

In the following instances, warn-
ings may not occur even when
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
small.



When the speed of the pre-
ceding vehicle matches or
exceeds your vehicle speed



When the preceding vehicle is
traveling at an extremely slow
speed



Immediately after the cruise
control speed was set



When depressing the acceler-
ator pedal

While driving in vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode, this
function will reduce the vehicle
speed, if it is determined to be
necessary.

■

Function operation

When the steering wheel begins

Canceling and resuming
the speed control

Approach warning (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)

Curve speed reduction
function

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to be turned, the vehicle speed
will begin being reduced. When
the steering wheel is returned to
the center position, the vehicle
speed reduction will end.
Depending on the situation, the
vehicle speed will then return to
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode set speed.

In situations where vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control needs to oper-
ate, such as when a preceding
vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle,
the curve speed reduction function
will be canceled.

■

Operation display

Displayed when the vehicle
speed is being reduced.

When the vehicle speed reduction
ends, the display will disappear.

■

Changing the settings of
the curve speed reduction
function

The curve speed reduction func-
tion can be enabled/disabled
and the vehicle speed reduction
strength can be adjusted.

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select
“

DRCC”, then press and

hold

.

3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select
“Curve Spd. Reduction”, then
press

.

The setting will change each time

meter control switch is pressed.

When constant speed control
mode is selected, your vehicle
will maintain a set speed without
controlling the vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance. Select this mode
only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not
function correctly due to a dirty
radar, etc.

1

With the cruise control off,
press and hold the cruise
control main switch for 1.5
seconds or more.

Immediately after the switch is

pressed, the dynamic radar cruise

control indicator will come on. After-

wards, it switches to the cruise con-

trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control

Selecting constant speed
control mode

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mode is only possible when operat-

ing the switch with the cruise con-

trol off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate,
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment

the switch is released becomes the

set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting:



P.242

Canceling and resuming the speed

setting:



P.244

■

Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range can be set

when

●

The shift position is in D.

●

The desired set speed can be set

when the vehicle speed is approx-

imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.

(However, when the vehicle speed

is set while driving at below

approximately 20 mph [30 km/h],

the set speed will be set to

approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)

■

Accelerating after setting the

vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by oper-

ating the accelerator pedal. After

accelerating, the set speed

resumes. However, during vehicle-

to-vehicle distance control mode,

the vehicle speed may decrease

below the set speed in order to

maintain the distance to the preced-

ing vehicle.

■

When the vehicle stops while

follow-up cruising

●

Pressing the “+RES” switch while

the vehicle ahead stops will

resume follow-up cruising if the

vehicle ahead starts off within

approximately 3 seconds after the

switch is pressed.

●

If the vehicle ahead starts off

within 3 seconds after your vehicle

stops, follow-up cruising will be

resumed.

■

Automatic cancelation of vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control

mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

mode is automatically canceled in

the following situations.

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

●

The sensor cannot detect cor-

rectly because it is covered in

some way.

●

When the brake control or output

restriction control of a driving sup-

port system operates. (For exam-

ple: Pre-Collision System, Drive-

Start Control)

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●

The parking brake is operated.

●

The vehicle is stopped by system

control on a steep incline.

●

The following are detected when

the vehicle has been stopped by

system control:

• The driver is not wearing a seat

belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for

about 3 minutes.

●

When the Br mode is selected.

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

mode is automatically canceled for

any reasons other than the above,

there may be a malfunction in the

system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Automatic cancelation of con-

stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is

automatically canceled in the follow-

ing situations:

●

Actual vehicle speed is more than

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)

below the set vehicle speed.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

●

When the brake control or output

restriction control of a driving sup-

port system operates. (For exam-

ple: Pre-Collision System, Drive-

Start Control)

●

When the Br mode is selected.

If constant speed control mode is

automatically canceled for any rea-

sons other than the above, there

may be a malfunction in the system.

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Situations in which the curve

speed reduction function may

not operate

In situations such as the following,

the curve speed reduction function

may not operate:

●

When the vehicle is being driven

around a gentle curve

●

When the accelerator pedal is

being depressed

●

When the vehicle is being driven

around an extremely short curve

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be

heard and the brake pedal response

may change, but these are not mal-

functions.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

for dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the

need for caution while driving. If a

warning message is shown on the

multi-information display, read the

message and follow the instruc-

tions.(



P.210, 453)

■

When the sensor may not be

correctly detecting the vehicle

ahead

In the case of the following and

depending on the conditions, oper-

ate the brake pedal when decelera-

tion 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 vehi-

cles, the approach warning

(



P.244) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in the

same lane

●

Vehicles with small rear ends

(trailers with no load on board,

etc.)

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Motorcycles traveling in the same

lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by

the surrounding vehicles hinders

the detecting of the sensor

●

When your vehicle is pointing

upwards (caused by a heavy load

in the luggage compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an

extremely high ground clearance

■

Conditions under which the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly

In the case of the following condi-

tions, operate the brake pedal (or

accelerator 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 road curves or when the

lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or

your position in the lane is unsta-

ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you

decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in

a tunnel or on a bridge

■

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:

●

When the vehicle is being driven

around a curve on an

incline/decline

●

When the course of the vehicle

differs from the shape of the curve

●

When the vehicle speed is exces-

sively high when entering a curve

●

When the steering wheel is sud-

denly operated

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*

: If equipped

Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

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 outside
rear view mirror indicator on the
detected side will illuminate. If the
turn signal lever is operated toward
the detected side, the outside rear
view mirror indicator flashes.

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear

view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor

Unavailable See Owner’s Man-

ual” is shown on the multi-

information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be

attached to the rear bumper around

the sensors. (



P.250) The system

should return to normal operation

after removing the ice, snow, mud,

etc., from the rear bumper. Addition-

ally, the sensors may not operate

normally when driving in extremely

hot or cold environments.

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor)

*

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

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the system

The driver is solely responsible for

safe driving. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a sup-

plementary function which alerts

the driver that a vehicle is in a

blind spot of the outside rear view

mirrors or is approaching rapidly

from behind into a blind spot. Do

not overly rely on the Blind Spot

Monitor. As the function cannot

judge if it is safe to change lanes,

over reliance could lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.
As the system may not function

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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When “Blind Spot Monitor Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is

shown on the multi-information

display

There may be a sensor malfunction

of misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.500)

■

Certification



P.552

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are

installed behind the left and right

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor 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 Blind Spot
Monitor may not operate and a
warning message (



P.249) will

be displayed. In this situation,
clear off the dirt or snow and drive
the vehicle with the operation con-
ditions of the BSM function
(



P.252) satisfied for approxi-

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

●

Do not attach accessories,

stickers (including transparent

stickers), aluminum tape, etc.,

to a sensor or its surrounding

area on the rear bumper.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its

surrounding area on the rear

bumper to a strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even

slightly off position, the system

may malfunction and vehicles

may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have

your vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area

is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sen-

sor is scratched or dented, or

part of them has become dis-

connected.

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



P.100)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select “

BSM” and then press

.

When the BSM function is disabled,

the BSM OFF indicator illuminates.

(Each time the power switch is

turned off then changed to ON, the

Blind Spot Monitor will be enabled

automatically.)

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the fol-
lowing vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes 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
outside 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 Blind Spot Monitor 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 Blind Spot
Monitor on/off

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The range of each detection area is:

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

*1

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

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

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

*2

*1

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

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

*2

:The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the

detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing
the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

■

The Blind Spot Monitor is oper-

ational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-

tional when all of the following con-

ditions are met:

●

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift position is in a position

other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The Blind Spot Monitor will

detect a vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a

vehicle present in the detection area

in the following situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-

takes your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in an adja-

cent lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detec-

tion area when it changes lanes.

■

Conditions under which the

system will not detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not

designed to detect the following

types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles,
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite

direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked

vehicles and similar stationary
objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the
same lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away
from your vehicle

*

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Vehicles which are being over-
taken rapidly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions,

detection of a vehicle and/or
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the

system may not function cor-

rectly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor may not

detect vehicles correctly in the fol-

lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,

etc., is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface

that is wet with standing water

during bad weather, such as

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are

approaching with only a small gap

between each vehicle

• When the distance between your

vehicle and a following vehicle is

short

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the

detection area

• When the difference in speed

between your vehicle and another

vehicle is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection

area traveling at about the same

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop,

a vehicle remains in the detection

area

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp

bends, consecutive curves, or

uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or

when driving on the edge of a

lane, and the vehicle in an adja-

cent lane is far away from your

vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the

detection area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot

Monitor is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-

tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-

cle and/or object may increase in

the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When the distance between your

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc.,

that enters the detection area is

short

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or

when driving on the edge of a

lane, and a vehicle traveling in a

lane other than the adjacent lanes

enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp

bends, consecutive curves, or

uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or

spinning

• When the distance between your

vehicle and a following vehicle is

short

• When an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

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: If equipped

■

Types of sensors

Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

Front side sensors (vehicles
with Advanced Park)

Rear side sensors (vehicles
with Advanced Park)

■

Display

When the sensors detect an
object, such as a wall, a graphic
is shown on the multimedia dis-
play depending on the position
and distance to the object. (As
the distance to the object
becomes short, the distance
segments may blink.)



Multimedia display (vehicles
without Advanced Park)



Multimedia display (vehicles
with Advanced Park)

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detection

Rear corner sensor detection

Rear center sensor detection

Front side sensors

Rear side sensors

Intuitive parking

assist

*

The distance from your
vehicle to objects, such as a
wall, when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the
sensors and communi-
cated via the multimedia
display and a buzzer.
Always check the surround-
ing area when using this
system.

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



P.100)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select

and then press

.

When the intuitive parking assist

function is disabled, the intuitive

parking assist OFF indicator

(



P.95) illuminates.

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

on the

multi-information display, select

and then On. If disabled using

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

Turning intuitive parking
assist on/off

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the system

There is a limit to the degree of

recognition accuracy and control

performance that this system can

provide, do not overly rely on this

system. The driver is always

responsible for paying attention to

the vehicle’ surroundings and

driving safely.

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failing to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely and possibly cause an acci-

dent.

●

Do not damage the sensors,

and always keep them clean.

●

Do not attach a sticker or install

an electronic component, such

as a backlit license plate (espe-

cially fluorescent type), fog

lights, fender pole or wireless

antenna near a radar sensor.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor

or its surrounding area to a

strong impact. If the radar sen-

sor, front grille, or front bumper

has been subjected to a strong

impact, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer. If a sensor or the rear

bumper needs to be

removed/installed or replaced,

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or

paint the sensors.

●

Do not attach a license plate

cover.

●

Keep your tires properly

inflated.

■

When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable

the function as it may operate

even though there is no possibility

of a collision.

●

Failing to observe the warnings

above.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.)

is installed.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of

water or steam to the sensor

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor

malfunctioning.

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The system can be operated

when

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is

on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift position other than P is

selected.

■

If “Clean Parking Assist Sen-

sor” 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.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor

at low temperatures, a warning

message may be displayed or the

sensor may not be able to detect an

object. Once the ice melts, the sys-

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

even if the sensor is clean, there

may be a sensor malfunction. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Water may be continuously flowing

over the sensor surface, such as in

a heavy rain. When the system

determines that it is normal, the sys-

tem will return to normal.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are

limited to the areas around the

vehicle’ front and rear bumpers.

●

The following situations may occur

during use.

• Depending on the shape of the

object and other factors, the

detection distance may shorten, or

detection may be impossible.

• Detection may be impossible if

static objects draw too close to the

sensor.

• There will be a short delay

between static object detection

and display (warning buzzer

sounds). Even at low speeds,

there is a possibility that the object

will come within 11.9 in. (30 cm)

before the display is shown and

the warning buzzer sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the

buzzer due to the volume of the

audio system or air flow noise of

the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the

sound of this system due to the

buzzers of other systems.

■

Objects which the system may

not be properly detected

The shape of the object may pre-

vent the sensor from detecting it.

Pay particular attention to the follow-

ing objects:

WARNING

●

When using a high pressure

washer to wash the vehicle, do

not spray the sensors directly,

as doing so may cause a sensor

to malfunction.

●

When using steam to clean the

vehicle, do not direct steam too

close to the sensors as doing so

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

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Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials

that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

■

Situations in which the system

may not operate properly

Certain vehicle conditions and the

surrounding environment may affect

the ability of a sensor to correctly

detect objects. Particular instances

where this may occur are listed

below.

●

There is dirt, snow, water drops or

ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the

sensors will resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the

area will resolve this problem.)

In especially cold weather, if a

sensor is frozen the sensor dis-

play may be displayed abnormally,

or objects, such as a wall, may not

be detected.

●

When a sensor or the area around

a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle

detectors, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of

spray or heavy rain.

●

If objects draw too close to the

sensor.

●

When a pedestrian is wearing

clothing that does not reflect ultra-

sonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-

ers or frills).

●

When objects that are not perpen-

dicular to the ground, not perpen-

dicular to the vehicle traveling

direction, uneven, or waving are in

the detection range.

●

Strong wind is blowing

●

When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When an object that cannot be

detected is between the vehicle

and a detected object

●

If an object such as a vehicle,

motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian

cuts in front of the vehicle or runs

out from the side of the vehicle

●

If the orientation of a sensor has

been changed due to a collision or

other impact

●

When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed, such

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip,

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a

stable manner, such as when the

vehicle has been in an accident or

is malfunctioning

●

When a tire chains, compact

spare tire or an emergency tire

puncture repair kit is used

■

Situations in which the system

may operate even if there is no

possibility of a collision

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the system may operate

even though there is no possibility of

a collision.

●

When driving on a narrow road

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When driving toward a banner,

flag, low-hanging branch or boom

barrier (such as those used at rail-

road crossings, toll gates and

parking lots)

●

When there is a rut or hole in the

surface of the road

●

When driving on a metal cover

(grating), such as those used for

drainage ditches

●

When driving up or down a steep

slope

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount

of water, such as when driving on

a flooded road

●

There is dirt, snow, water drops or

ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the

sensors will resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of

spray or heavy rain

●

When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When strong winds are blowing

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle

detectors, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load

●

If the orientation of a sensor has

been changed due to a collision or

other impact

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall

or curved curb

●

Driving close to columns (H-

shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi-

story parking garages, construc-

tion sites, etc.

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a

stable manner, such as when the

vehicle has been in an accident or

is malfunctioning

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on

an incline, on gravel, or on grass

●

When a tire chains, compact

spare tire or an emergency tire

puncture repair kit is used

■

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

P.553

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Detection range of the sen-
sors (vehicles without
Advanced Park)

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 sen-
sors (vehicles with
Advanced Park)

Approximately 6.6 ft. (200
cm)

The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors cannot detect objects that
are extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape of
the object, etc.

■

The distance and buzzer



Vehicles without Advanced Park

Sensor detection display,
object distance

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Front sensor:

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

*

Rear sensor:

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

*

Slow

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

*

Medium

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: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.260)



Vehicles with Advanced Park

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.260)

■

Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sen-
sors are operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as
the vehicle approaches an
object.

When the vehicle comes
within approximately 1.0 ft.
(30 cm) of the object, the
buzzer sounds continuously.



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

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

*

Fast

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

Continuous

Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Front center sensor:
6.6 ft. to 3.3 ft. (200 cm to100 cm)
Rear center sensor:
6.6 ft. to 4.9 ft. (200 cm to 150 cm)
Side sensor:
6.6 ft. to 4.1 ft. (200 cm to 125 cm)
Corner sensor:
6.6 ft. to 2.0 ft. (200 cm to 60 cm)

Does not sound (Display only)

Front center sensor:
3.3 ft. to 2.0 ft. (100 cm to 60cm)
Rear center sensor:
4.9 ft. to 2.0 ft. (150 cm to 60cm)
Side sensor:
4.1 ft. to 2.0ft. (125 cm to 60 cm)

Slow

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

Medium

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

Fast

Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

Continuous

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

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the nearest object.



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

■

Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume

The buzzer volume can be
adjusted on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Use the meter control switches
to change settings. (



P.100)

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switch to select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switch to select

and then press and hold

.

3

Select the volume and then
press

.

Each time the switch is pressed,

the volume level will change

between 1, 2, and 3.

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Muting a buzzer

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

.

The buzzers for the intuitive
parking assist and RCTA func-
tion (if equipped) will be muted
simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automati-

cally in the following situations:



When the shift position is
changed.



When the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain speed.



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



When the operating function
is disabled manually.



When the power switch is
turned off.

The object warning function
informs the driver of the exis-
tence of objects along the side
of the vehicle, using a display
and buzzer, if the objects are
within the estimated path of the
vehicle.

Object

Calculated vehicle route

Object warning function
(vehicles with Advanced
Park)

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When the vehicle is moving, the side sensors or side cameras can
detect objects. While the vehicle is moving, if a detected object can
no longer be detected by the side sensors or side cameras, the loca-
tion of the object relative to the vehicle is estimated. If the object is
determined to be in the estimated path of the vehicle, the object
warning function will operate.

Object detected by side sensors or side cameras

1

The vehicle is stopped and objects along the sides of the vehicle
are not detected.

2

Objects are detected as the vehicle is moving.

3

Even though the objects are outside of the detection area of the
side sensors or side cameras, a warning is displayed and a
buzzer sounds.

■

Object warning function operat-

ing conditions

●

The Advanced Park is operating.

●

The vehicle moves about 23.0 ft.

(7 m) after the fuel cell system is

started.

●

The R shift position is selected.

●

After the D shift position has been

selected, the vehicle has moved

23.0 ft. (7 m) or less.

●

Camera switch has been pressed

and the panoramic view monitor

screen is displayed.

●

The front or rear sensor detects a

stationary object.

■

Detection of objects along the

sides of the vehicle

●

Objects along the sides of the

vehicle are not instantaneously

detected. The location of objects

in relation to the vehicle is esti-

mated after they are first detected

by the front or rear side sensors,

or side cameras. Therefore, after

the power switch is changed to

ON, even if an object is along the

side of the vehicle, it may not be

detected until the vehicle has

been driven a small amount and

the side sensors or side cameras

completely scan the areas along

the sides of the vehicle.

●

If a vehicle, person, animal, etc., is

detected by a side sensors or side

cameras, but then leaves the

detection area of the side sensors

or side cameras, the system will

assume the object has not moved.

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WARNING

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Object warning function

In situations such as the following,

the function may not operate cor-

rectly, possibly leading to an acci-

dent. Proceed carefully.

●

When starting off shortly after

the power switch is turned to

ON and a small vehicle or other

object which cannot be detected

by a front side sensor is next to

the vehicle.

In the situation shown in the fol-
lowing illustration, even if the
vehicle starts off, the vehicle on
the left will not be detected and
the object warning function will
not operate.

●

When an object or person is in a

position which cannot be

detected by the side sensors or

side cameras.

●

When, after the side sensors

have completed scanning the

areas along the sides of the

vehicle, a vehicle, person, or

other object approaches the

side of the vehicle and cannot

be detected.

RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert)

*

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

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the system

There is a limit to the degree of

recognition accuracy and control

performance that this system can

provide, do not overly rely on this

system. The driver is always

responsible for paying attention to

the vehicle’s surroundings and

driving safely. (



P.249)

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly



P.250

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Meter control switches

Turning the RCTA function on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

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

Multimedia display

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



P.265) for the detected side will

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

RCTA buzzer

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

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

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



P.100)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select

“RCTA” and then press

.

When the RCTA function is dis-

abled, the RCTA OFF indicator

(



P.95) illuminates. (Each time the

power switch is turned off then

changed to ON, the RCTA function

will be enabled automatically.)

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear

view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to

hear over loud noises, such as high

audio volume.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Unavailable” is shown on the

multi-information display

The sensor voltage has become

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

may be built up in the vicinity of the

sensor area of the rear bumper.

(



P.250)

Removing the water, snow, mud,

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor

area should return it to normal. Also,

the sensor may not function nor-

mally when used in extremely hot or

cold weather.

System components

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

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When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

There may be a sensor malfunction

or misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected at your Toyota dealer.

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Radar sensors



P.250

■

Operation of the RCTA
function

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

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas of approach-
ing vehicles

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RCTA icon display

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

This illustration shows an exam-
ple of a vehicle approaching
from both sides of the vehicle.

■

RCTA function detection
areas

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

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

RCTA function

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

Approxi-

mate alert

distance

Fast

34 mph

(56 km/h)

131 ft. (40

m)

Slow

5 mph (8

km/h)

18 ft. (5.5

m)

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The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when

all of the following conditions are

met:

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift position is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than

approximately 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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Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted

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

change settings. (



P.100)

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switch to select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

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

.

3

Press

to select the volume.

Each time the switch is pressed, the

volume level will change between 1,

2, and 3.

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Muting a buzzer temporarily

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

.

The buzzers for the RCTA function
and intuitive parking assist will be
muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically

in the following situations:

●

When the shift lever is changed.

●

When the vehicle speed exceeds

a certain speed.

●

When there is a malfunction in a

sensor or the system is temporar-

ily unavailable.

●

When the operating function is

disabled manually.

●

When the power 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.

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Situations in which the system

may not operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect

vehicles correctly in the following

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situations:

●

When the sensor is misaligned

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

●

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,

etc.,is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the position

above the rear bumper

●

When driving on a road surface

that is wet with standing water

during bad weather, such as

heavy rain, snow, or fog

●

When multiple vehicles are

approaching with only a small gap

between each vehicle

●

When a vehicle is approaching at

high speed

●

When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed, such

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip,

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

When backing up on a slope with

a sharp change in grade

●

When backing out of a sharp

angle parking spot

●

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

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street and vehicles are being

driven on the street

●

When the distance between your

vehicle and metal objects, such as

a guardrail, wall, sigh, 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

Pedestrian detection icon

Displayed automatically when a
pedestrian is detected.

RCD OFF icon

When the RCD function is disabled,
the RCD OFF icon illuminates.
(Each time the power switch is
turned off then changed to ON, the

RCD (Rear Camera

Detection)

*

When the vehicle is backing
up, the rear camera detec-
tion function can detect
pedestrians in the detec-
tion area behind the vehicle.
If a pedestrian is detected, a
buzzer will sound and an
icon will be displayed on
the multimedia display to
inform the driver of the
pedestrian.

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of

the system

The recognition and control capa-

bilities for this system are limited.
The driver should always drive

safely by always being responsi-

ble without over relying on the

system and have a understanding

of the surrounding situations.

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To ensure the system can

operate properly

Observe the following, otherwise

there is the danger that could lead

to an accident.

●

Always clean the camera with

damaging it.

●

Do not install market electronic

parts (such as Illuminated

license plate, fog lamps, etc.) in

the camera vicinity.

●

Do not subject the camera vicin-

ity to strong impacts. If the vicin-

ity is subjected to a strong

impact, have the vehicle

inspected at a Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble, remodel or

paint the camera.

●

Do not attach accessories or

stickers to the camera.

●

Do not install market protection

parts (bumper trim, etc.) to the

rear bumper.

●

Maintain suitable tire air pres-

sure.

●

Make sure the trunk and back

doors are completely closed.

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RCD function is turned off

In the following situations the sys-

tem turns off. The RCD function

may not operate properly and

thus there is the danger that an

accident may occur.

●

The contents mentioned above

are not observed

●

Suspensions other than Toyota

genuine parts are installed

Multimedia display