Toyota ProAce Verso (2017 year). Instruction - part 15
Driving
Operating fault
The adaptive cruise control operates
When the cruise control is working, take
by day and at night, in fog or moderate
care if making a maintained press on
rainfall.
one of the cruise control programmed
In the event of a fault with the adaptive cruise
speed modification buttons: this can
control, you are alerted by an audible signal
lead to a very quick change in the
and display of the message message "Driving
speed of your vehicle.
aid functions fault".
Do not use the adaptive cruise control
The system does not act on the braking
Have the system checked by an authorized
on slippery surfaces or in heavy traffic.
system, but works only with engine
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
braking.
qualified and equipped professional.
The regulation range is limited: there
will no longer be any adjustment of
When descending a steep hill, the
The adaptive cruise control cannot in any
speed if the difference between the
cruise control may not be able to
circumstances replace the observation
programmed speed setting and the
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
of speed limits, nor the need for the
speed of the vehicle in front becomes
programmed speed.
vigilance on the part of the driver.
too high.
When ascending a steep hill or when
towing, it might not be possible to
achieve or maintain the programmed
If the difference between the
speed.
programmed speed setting and the
speed of the vehicle in front is too
The use of mats not approved by Toyota
great, the speed cannot be adjusted:
may interfere with the operation of the
the cruise control is automatically
adaptive cruise control.
deactivated.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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ensure that mats are secured
correctly,
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never fit one mat on top of another.
It is recommended that you always keep
your feet close to the pedals.
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Conditions for operation
Forward collision warning and Autonomous
emergency braking system with Pedestrian
The Forward collision warning system only
operates:
Detection
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with a registered vehicle pointing in the
same direction as the traffic, moving or
stationary,
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with pedestrians.
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from 4 mph (7 km/h) (and is deactivated at
3 mph (5 km/h)).
The Forward collision warning system
allows the driver to be warned that their
vehicle is at risk of collision with the vehicle
in front or a pedestrian in their traffic lane.
The Autonomous emergency braking system
The Autonomous emergency braking
operates:
system intervenes following the alert if the
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between 3 and 87 mph (5 and 140 km/h), in
These systems use a radar located in the
driver does not react quickly enough and
the case of a moving vehicle,
front bumper and a camera at the top of the
does not operate the vehicle's brakes.
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at a speed below 50 mph (80 km/h), in the
windscreen.
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If the driver fails to act, it contributes
case of a stationary vehicle,
towards avoiding a collision or limiting
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at a speed below 36 mph (60 km/h), in the
its severity by reducing the speed of your
case of a pedestrian,
vehicle.
These system are designed to improve
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if the passenger seat belts are fastened,
road safety.
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if the vehicle is not accelerating sharply,
It is the driver's responsibility to
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if the vehicle is not in a tight corner.
continuously monitor the state of the
traffic, observing the driving regulations.
These systems do not replace the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
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The Autonomous emergency braking system
Limits of operation
Forward collision warning
does not operate:
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if the front bumper is damaged,
It is recommended that the system be
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if the system has been triggered in the last
deactivated in the vehicle configuration menu
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
10 seconds,
in the following cases:
detected by the system and the alert threshold
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if the electronic stability control system has
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if the windscreen has impact damage close
chosen, different levels of alert can be
a fault.
to the detection camera,
triggered and displayed in the instrument panel
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when towing a trailer or caravan,
or the head-up display.
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when a load on the roof rack extends
beyond the windscreen (for example: long
This information also appears in the
objects),
head-up display.
Following an impact, the system is
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when the vehicle is being towed, with the
For more information on the Head-up
automatically disabled; contact an
engine running,
display, refer to the corresponding
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
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when a "space-saver" type spare wheel is
section.
or another duly qualified and equipped
fitted (if your vehicle has one),
professional to have the system
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when on a rolling road for a service in a
checked.
workshop,
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when in an automatic car wash,
Level 1: visual alert only, warning you
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if the brake lamps are not working.
that the vehicle ahead is very close.
A message on your vigilance is
displayed as you close on the vehicle
ahead.
This level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead.
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Level 2: visual and audible alert,
Programming the alert
With the audio system
warning you that a collision is
thresholds
imminent.
The thresholds for triggering an alert determine
A message indicating that you should
how you wish to be warned of the presence of a
brake is displayed.
vehicle moving or stationary ahead of you, or a
pedestrian in your traffic lane.
In the "Personalisation-configuration"
This level of alert is based on the time before
You can select one of three thresholds:
menu, activate/deactivate "Auto. emergency
collision. It takes account of the vehicle
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Distant", to be warned early (cautious
braking".
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the
driving).
Then modify the alert threshold.
one in front, the environmental conditions, the
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Normal".
operation of the vehicle (cornering, pedals
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Close", to be warned later.
pressed, etc.) to trigger the alert at the best
moment.
With the touch screen
Where the speed of your vehicle is too
high approaching another vehicle, the
first level of alert may not be displayed:
the level 2 alert may be displayed
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
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directly.
deactivate "Collision risk alert and automatic
Furthermore, the level 1 alert is never
braking".
displayed with the "Close" threshold.
Poor weather conditions (very heavy
rain, accumulation of snow in front of
Then modify the alert threshold.
the radar and the camera) may hinder
Press on "Confirm" to save the change.
the operation of the system, with the
display of an operating fault message.
The system remains out of service until
the message disappears.
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If the radar and the camera have
Autonomous emergency
Operation of the system may be felt by
confirmed the presence of a vehicle
braking
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
or a pedestrian, this warning lamp
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,
flashes when the system is operating.
the automatic braking is maintained for
Important: if operation of the
1 to 2 seconds.
automatic emergency braking is
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, in
triggered, you should take back
the event of the automatic emergency
control of your vehicle and brake
braking bringing the vehicle to a
with the pedal to add to or finish the
complete stop, the engine may stall.
automatic braking.
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, in the event of the automatic
emergency braking bringing the vehicle
The driver can take back control of the vehicle
to a complete stop, the vehicle will
at any time by sharply turning the steering
move off again; press the brake pedal.
wheel and/or pressing the accelerator pedal.
If automatic emergency braking is
not activated, you are alerted by the
This system, also called automatic emergency
fixed display of this warning lamp
braking, aims to reduce the speed of impact
accompanied by a message.
or avoid a frontal collision by your vehicle
(between 3 and 87 mph (5 and 140 km/h)
where the driver fails to react.
Using a radar and a camera, this system acts
on the vehicle's braking system.
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Autonomous emergency
Deactivation / Activation of
Operating fault
braking system with
the alert and the braking
Pedestrian Detection
By default, the function is automatically
In the event of a fault, you are alerted
activated at every engine start.
by the illumination of this warning
If the driver does not brake sufficiently
The deactivation or activation of the function is
lamp, accompanied by an audible
to avoid an accident, this system will
signal and a message.
done in the vehicle configuration menu.
complete the braking.
Contact an authorized Toyota dealer
This emergency braking system will not
or repairer, or another duly qualified
act if you press the brake pedal.
and equipped professional.
There may be interference in the
With the audio system
operation of the camera or it not work at
all in the following situations:
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poor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow or rain, fog, ...),
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dazzle (headlamps of an
approaching vehicle on the other
In the "Personalisation-configuration"
side of the road, low sun, reflection
menu, activate/deactivate "Auto. emergency
on a wet road, leaving a tunnel,
braking".
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alternating between light and
shade, ...),
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the area in front of the windscreen:
dirty, misty, frosty, snow-covered,
With the touch screen
damaged or covered by a sticker.
The operation of the radar, located in
the front bumper, may be disturbed
in certain weather conditions: with
accumulations of snow, ice, mud, ...
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Collision risk alert and automatic
braking".
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If one of the two sensors (camera
Keep the windscreen in front of the
or radar) is masked or its visibility
camera clean.
is reduced, while the other sensor
Do not allow snow to accumulate on
is able to work normally, the system
the bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this
still operates, but at a lower level of
could mask the camera's view.
performance. This is not indicated by a
message or a warning lamp.
To ensure correct operation of the radar
radar, do not paint over the paintwork
Clean the front bumper, removing the
on the vehicle's bumper.
snow, mud, ...
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Lane Departure Alert
Detection - Alert
Activation / Deactivation
You are alerted by the flashing of
The system is activated or deactivated via the
this warning lamp in the instrument
vehicle configuration menu.
panel, accompanied by an audible
signal.
No alert is given while the direction
With the audio system
indicators are operating and for
System that uses a camera to recognise
approximately 20 seconds after the
continuous or broken lines on traffic lanes and
direction indicators are switched off.
triggers an alert if the vehicle wanders off line.
If the direction indicator is not used at speeds
above 37 mph (60 km/h) and there is a risk of
one of these lines on the ground being crossed,
the system triggers the alert.
The system is particularly useful on motorways
and fast roads.
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To activate the system:
The Lane Departure Alert system
F Press on this buttton, its indicator
cannot in any circumstances replace
lamp comes on, the system is
the need for vigilance on the part of the
activated.
driver.
It is necessary to observe the driving
To deactivate the system:
regulations and to take a break every
two hours.
F Press on this buttton, its indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
deactivated.
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With the touch screen
Operating fault
The detection may be impeded:
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if the markings on the ground are
worn and do not contrast well with
Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
the road surface,
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if the windscreen is dirty,
The indicator lamp in this button
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in certain severe weather
In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate "Lane
flashes.
conditions: fog, heavy rain, snow,
departure warning".
shade, bright sunlight and direct
exposure to the sun (low sun,
or
leaving a tunnel, ...).
The button flashes and a fault appears.
Contact an authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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Activation / Deactivation
Driver Attention Alert
The system is activated or deactivated via the
It is recommended that you take a break
The system triggers an alert once it
vehicle configuration menu.
as soon as you feel tired or at least every
detects that the driver has not taken
two hours.
a break after two hours of driving at a
Depending on version, the vehicle either has
speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).
With the audio system
the "Driving time warning system" only, or this
combined with the "Driver Attention Alert".
The system resets itself if one of the following
conditions is met:
In the "Personalisation-configuration"
Driving time warning
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engine running, the vehicle has been
menu, activate/deactivate "Fatigue Detection
stationary for more than 15 minutes,
System".
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the ignition has been switched off for a few
minutes,
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the driver's seat belt is unfastened and
their door is open.
With the touch screen
As soon as the speed of the vehicle
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drops below 40 mph (65 km/h), the
system goes into standby.
The driving time is counted again once
the speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Fatigue Detection System".
This alert takes the form of the display of a
message encouraging you to take a break,
The system cannot in any
accompanied by an audible signal.
circumstances replace the need for
If the driver does not follow this advice, the
vigilance on the part of the driver.
alert is repeated hourly until the vehicle is
Do not take the wheel if you are tired.
stopped.
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Once the system considers that the behaviour
Driver Attention Alert
In certain driving conditions (poor road
of the vehicle suggests a certain level of fatigue
surface or strong winds), the system
Depending on version, the "Driving time
or inattention by the driver, it triggers the first
may give alerts independent of the
warning system" may be combined with the
level of alert.
driver's level of vigilance.
"Driver Attention Alert".
The following situations may interfere
with operation of the system or prevent
it working:
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poor visibility (inadequate lighting
of the roadway, falling snow, heavy
rain, dense fog, ...),
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dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on
a damp road, leaving a tunnel,
The driver is then alerted by the message
alternating shade and light, ...),
Using a camera placed at the top of the
"Take care!", accompanied by an audible
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windscreen area located in front
windscreen, the system assesses the driver's
signal.
of the camera: dirty, misted, frost-
level of vigilance by identifying variations in
covered, snow-covered, damaged
trajectory compared to the lane markings.
After three first level alerts, the system triggers
or covered by a sticker,
This system is particularly suited to fast roads
a new alert with the message "Take a break!",
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lane markings absent, worn,
(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h)).
accompanied by a more pronounced audible
masked (snow, mud) or multiple
signal.
(roadworks, ...),
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close to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
The system cannot, in any
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roads that are narrow, winding, ...
circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Do not drive if you are tired or taking
medicines that can cause drowsiness.
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Blind spot monitoring system
The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
bicycle - is detected and the following
conditions are fulfilled:
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all the vehicles must be moving in the
same direction and on adjacent lanes,
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the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and
87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
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when you overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),
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when a vehicle overtakes you with a speed
This driving assistance system warns the driver
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
difference of less than 15 mph (25 km/h),
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
the side in question:
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the traffic must be flowing normally,
spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from
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immediately, when being overtaken,
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in the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
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after a delay of about one second, when
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
presents a potential danger.
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
overtaken returns to the blind spot,
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you are driving on a straight or slightly
This system is designed to improve
curved road,
safety when driving and is in no
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your vehicle is not pulling a trailer,
circumstances a substitute for the use
a caravan...
of the interior rear view mirror and door
mirrors. It is the driver's responsibility to
constantly check the traffic, to assess
the distances and relative speeds
of other vehicles and to predict their
movements before deciding whether to
change lane.
The blind spot sensor system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
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Activation / Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
With the audio system
No alert will be given in the following situations:
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when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a
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in the presence of immobile objects
very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
at the same time detected at the rear in the
road signs...),
blind spot angle and present in the driver's
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with vehicles moving in the opposite
forward field of vision,
direction,
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in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
To activate the system:
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driving on a winding road or in a sharp
front and behind are confused with a lorry
F Press on this buttton, its indicator
corner,
or an immobile object,
lamp comes on, the system is
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when overtaking quickly.
activated.
To eactivate the system:
F Press on this buttton, its indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
deactivated.
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With the touch screen
Operating fault
Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
or
In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate "Blind
In particular, driving on a wet surface
spot monitoring".
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
In the event of a fault, these warning lamps
can cause false alerts (for example, the
flash.
presence of a fog of water droplets in
The state of the system remains in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
The indicator lamp in this button
memory on switching off the ignition.
vehicle).
flashes and a message appears,
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
accompanied by an audible signal.
the sensors are not covered by mud,
The system is automatically deactivated
ice or snow.
Have it checked by an authorized Toyota
when towing with a towbar approved by
Take care not to cover the warning zone
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
Toyota.
in the door mirrors or the detection
equipped professional.
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
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of the system.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
place the tip of the lance within 30 cm
of the sensors as otherwise there is a
risk of damaging them.
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Visual assistance
Parking sensors
Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear.
This is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.
Audible assistance
This system indicates the proximity of an
This supplements the audible signal by
obstacle (examples: pedestrian, vehicle, tree,
displaying bars in the screen or the instrument
gate) which comes within the field of detection
panel which move progressively nearer to
of sensors located in the bumper.
the vehicle. When the obstacle is near, the
Certain types of obstacle (examples: stake,
"Danger" symbol is displayed.
roadworks cone) detected initially will no longer
be detected at the end of the manoeuvre, if
they are located in blind spots in the sensors'
The proximity information is given by an
field of detection.
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
This system cannot in any
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
circumstances replace the need for
located.
vigilance on the part of the driver.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
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Front parking sensors
Deactivation / Activation
Operating fault
Deactivation or activation of the system is done
via the vehicle configuration menu.
When engaging reverse and depending on the
vehicle's equipment, in the event of a fault:
The system will be automatically
This warning lamp comes on and a
deactivated where a towbar or towbar-
message appears, accompanied by
mounted bicycle carrier is fitted
an audible signal.
(vehicle fitted with a towbar installed as
recommended by a Toyota dealer).
The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact an authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
With the audio system
professional.
In bad weather or in winter, ensure
As an addition to the rear parking sensors, the
that the sensors are not covered with
front parking sensors are triggered when an
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
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In the "Personalisation-configuration" menu,
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
activate/deactivate "Parking assistance".
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
in forward gear, if no further obstacles are
the audible signals of the parking
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
sensor system.
With the touch screen
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
The sound from the speakers (front or
High pressure jet wash
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is
When washing your vehicle, do not
in front or behind.
In the Driving menu, activate/deactivate
place the tip of the lance within 30 cm
"Parking sensors".
of the sensors, as there is a risk of
damaging them.
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Reversing camera with display in the interior mirror
Opening the rear tailgate or rear door
(depending on equipment) can interfere
with the display.
If a side door is open, allow for the
space it occupies.
Some deformation of the image is
normal.
The image is displayed in the interior mirror.
Check the cleanliness of the camera
lens regularly.
The visual aid reversing camera is activated
Clean the reversing camera regularly
automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
using a soft, dry cloth.
High pressure jet washing (if muddy,
The function may be completed with parking
for example)
sensors.
When washing your vehicle, do not
place the tip of the lance within 30 cm
The reversing camera cannot in any
of the camera as there is a risk of
circumstances be a substitute for
The blue lines represent the width of your
damaging it.
vigilance on the part of the driver.
vehicle including the mirrors.
The red line represents a distance of 30 cm
from the rear bumper and the thin blue lines
respectively 1 m (A) and 2 m (B).
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