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When an approaching vehicle or bicycle is traveling along a stationary object, such
a wall or sign

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When the back door is open

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When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or other accessory is installed to the back of the
vehicle

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When a vehicle or bicycle is approaching at high speed

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When towing with the vehicle

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When stopped on a steep slope

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When stopped on a curve or at the exit of a curve

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Buzzer and screen notifications when approaching an object at low
speed

Purpose of the intuitive parking assist

The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the
displays and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.

WARNING

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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.

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To ensure the system can operate properly

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable
to be driven safely and possibly cause an accident.

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Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.

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Do not attach a sticker or install an electronic component, such as a backlit license
plate (especially fluorescent type), fog lights, fender pole or wireless antenna near a
radar sensor.

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Do not subject the surrounding area of the sensor to a strong impact. If subjected to
an impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. If the front or rear bumper
needs to be emoved/installed or replaced, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

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Do not attach a license plate cover.

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Keep your tires properly inflated.

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When to disable the function

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

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Failing to observe the warnings above.

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A non-genuine Lexus suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

INFORMATION

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The intuitive parking assist can be operated when

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The power switch is in ON.

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If equipped

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The intuitive parking assist is on.

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

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A shift position other than P is selected.

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Objects which the system may not be properly detected

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

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Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

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Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

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Sharply-angled objects

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Low objects

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Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your vehicle
People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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If objects draw too close to the sensor.

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

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

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When strong winds are blowing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots)

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

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

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When driving up or down a steep slope

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

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

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

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

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When strong winds are blowing

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

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

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

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The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb

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

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

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

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

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Certification

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

Intuitive parking assist display

When an object is detected by a sensor, the following displays inform the driver of
the position and distance to the obstacle.

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Lexus parking assist monitor

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Panoramic view monitor

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Position of the sensors of the Intuitive assist sensor

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)

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Notes when washing the vehicle

Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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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.

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When using steam to clean the vehicle, do not direct steam too close to the sensors, as
doing so may cause a sensor to malfunction.

Turning the intuitive parking assist function ON/OFF

The intuitive parking assist can be enabled/disabled on the center display as
follows:

Select

Select [Driving assist].

Select [Intuitive parking assist] to change ON (enable)/OFF (disabled).

When ON (enable) is selected, the intuitive parking assist indicator comes on.
When turned OFF (disabled), the intuitive parking assist will be disabled and will not be
enabled until the setting is changed to ON again in center display.
(The system will not be reenabled by operating the power switch.)

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Detection range of the intuitive parking assist

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Detection range of the sensors

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Vehicles without Advanced Park

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)

Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

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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.

INFORMATION

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Sensor detection information

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The detection range of the sensors is limited to the areas around the vehicle’s bump-
ers.

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Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the ability of a
sensor to correctly detect an object.

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Objects may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.

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There is a short delay between when an object is detected and when the display and
buzzer operate. Even at slow speeds, there is a possibility that an object will come
within the detection range before the display is shown and the buzzer sounds.

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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.

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It may be difficult to hear the sound of this system due to the buzzers of other systems.

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The distance and buzzer

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Vehicles without Advanced Park

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Rear center sensor: Approximately 4.9 ft.
(150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

(1)

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

(1)

Slow

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

(1)

Medium

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

(1)

Fast

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

(1)

Continuous

(1)

Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled.

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Vehicles with Advanced Park

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Rear center sensor: Approximately 6.6 ft.
(200 cm) to 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Front center sensor: Approximately 6.6 ft.
(200 cm) to 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Side sensor: Approximately 6.6 ft. (200
cm) to 5.4 ft. (165 cm)
Corner sensor: Approximately 6.6 ft. (200
cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

Does not sound (Display only)

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Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Rear center sensor: Approximately 4.9 ft.
(150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

(1)

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

(1)

Side sensor: Approximately 5.4 ft. (165 cm)
to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

(1)

Slow

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

(1)

Side sensor: Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
to 1.3 ft. (40 cm)

(1)

Medium

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

(1)

Side sensor: Approximately 1.3 ft. (40 cm)
to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

(1)

Fast

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

(1)

Continuous

(1)

Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled.

Intuitive parking assist buzzer operation and range

A buzzer sounds when objects are detected.

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A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

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The buzzer beeps faster as thevehicle approaches an object. When the vehicle
comes within the approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the object, the buzzer will
sound continuously.

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

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Even when the sensors are operating, the buzzer will be muted in some situa-
tions. (automatic buzzer mute function)

Changing the intuitive parking assist buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the center display.

Select

Select [Driving assist].

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Select [Collision mitigation].

Select [Parking assist volume].

Temporarily muting the intuitive parking assist buzzer

A mute button will be displayed on the center display when an object is detected.
To mute the buzzer, select

To mute the buzzer, select

. The buzzers for the intuitive parking assist sensor,

RCTA and RCD function will be muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in the following situations:

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When the shift position is changed.

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When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed.

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

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When the operating function is disabled manually.

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When the power switch is turned off.

Intuitive parking assist object warning function (vehicles with Advanced
Park)

The object warning function informs the driver of the existence 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

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 location 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.

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Object detected by side sensors or side cameras

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

Objects are detected as the vehicle is moving.

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.

INFORMATION

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Object warning function operating conditions

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The vehicle moves about 23.0 ft. (7 m) after the hybrid system is started.

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The R shift position is selected.

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After the D shift position has been selected, the vehicle has moved 23.0 ft. (7 m) or
less.

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Panoramic view main switch has been pressed and the center display is displayed.

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The front or rear sensor detects a stationary object.

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Detection of objects along the sides of the vehicle

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Objects along the sides of the vehicle are not instantaneously detected. The location
of objects in relation to the vehicle is estimated 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.

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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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Side sensors and side cameras

In situations such as the following, the function may not operate correctly, possibly
leading to an accident. Proceed carefully.

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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 following illustration,
even if the vehicle starts off, the vehicle on the
left will not be detected and the object warning
function will not operate.

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When an object or person is in a position which cannot be detected by the side
sensors or side cameras.

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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.

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When the outside rear view mirror is closed, the side sensors or side cameras cannot
detect objects.

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If the 12-volt battery was discharged or has been removed and installed, fold and
extend the outside rear view mirrors.

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Buzzer and screen notifications when traveling at a low speed and an
approaching vehicle is detected at the rear

Purpose of the RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) function

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

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

INFORMATION

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The RCTA function is operational when

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

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The power switch is in ON.

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The shift position is in R.

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

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The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 35
mph (56 km/h).

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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

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

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Vehicles approaching from directly behind

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Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

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Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect due to
obstructions

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

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

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Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

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Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle

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The distance between the sensor and approaching vehicle gets too close

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:

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

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

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

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

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When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

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

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

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When backing out of a sharp angle parking spot

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When towing a trailer

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When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle
that enters the detection area

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

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If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed

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

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When turning while backing up

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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:

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When the parking space faces a street and vehi-
cles are being driven on the street

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