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Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

Approximately 2.8 ft. (85 cm)

Approximately 5.9 ft. (180 cm)

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

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

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Intuitive parking assist can be operated when

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Front corner sensors:

• The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Rear corner and rear center sensors:

• The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
• The shift lever is in R.

Detection range of the sensors

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Limitations of the sensors

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The detection areas of the sensors are limited to the areas around the vehi-
cle’s front corners and the rear bumpers.

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Certain vehicle conditions and surrounding environments, such as the fol-
lowing, may affect the ability of the sensors to correctly detect objects. Pay
particular attention in the following situations. Failure to do so may result in
the vehicle being driven unsafely, possibly leading to an accident.

• When there is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor (Cleaning the sensor will

resolve this problem.)

• When the sensor is frozen (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an
abnormal display, or objects may not be detected

• When a sensor is covered in any way
• When the vehicle is leaning considerably to one side
• When driving on an extremely bumpy road, incline, gravel, or grass
• When the vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle

engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultra-
sonic waves

• When there is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensor in the

vicinity

• When the sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain
• When the vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna
• When a towing eyelet is installed
• When a bumper or sensor receives a strong impact
• A backlit license plate, license plate holder, etc., are installed.
• When the vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb
• When driving in harsh sunlight or intense cold weather
• When an object is directly under a bumper
• When objects become too close to the sensors
• When a non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is

installed

In addition to the situations above, there are instances in which, because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be
closer than they are.

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

• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low objects
• Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of

your vehicle

• People, animals and other moving objects
• People wearing certain types of clothing

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The following situations may occur when using the intuitive parking assist.

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

tance may be shortened, or detection may not be possible.

• Objects may not be detected if they are too close to a sensor.
• There will be a short delay between the detection of an object and display

of the detection. Even at slow speeds, there is a possibility that the object
will come within a sensor’s detection area before the display is shown
and a warning beep sounds.

• Thin posts or objects lower than a sensor may not be detected when

approached, even if they have been detected once.

• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of the audio system

or air flow noise of the air conditioning system.

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If a message is displayed on the multi-information display
→P. 457

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Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed.
(Customizable features

→P. 520)

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Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

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WARNING

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When using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.

Failure 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 use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).

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The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving
forward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially
the sides of the vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to
control the vehicle’s speed.

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Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.

NOTICE

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When using intuitive parking assist-sensor
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a
sensor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.

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The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a beep sounds
when no obstacles are detected.

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If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.

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If the bumper collides with something.

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If the display shows continuously without a beep.

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If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.

If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.

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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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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function

Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes

● The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

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Outside rear view mirror indicators

BSM function:
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
will flash.

RCTA function:
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.

Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (

→P. 279)

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)

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 approximately
1 second immediately after the RCTA function is operated to turn the sys-
tem on.

“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator

When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi-
nates.

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Press “

<” or “>” of the meter control switches, select

Press “

∧” or “∨” of the meter control switches, select “BSM” or

“RCTA”, and then press

The function switches On/Off with each

press.

Press “<” or “>” of the meter control switches, select

Press “

∧” or “∨” of the meter control switches, select “BSM Bright-

ness”, and then press

The brightness changes with each

press.

Press “<” or “>” of the meter control switches, select

Press “

∧” or “∨” of the meter control switches, select “RCTA Vol-

ume”, and then press

The warning buzzer volume changes with each

press.

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

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

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When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor/Rear Cross Traffic
Alert system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warn-
ing messages will be displayed: (

→P. 459, 459)

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There is a malfunction with the sensors

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The sensors have become dirty

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The outside temperature is extremely high or low

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The sensor voltage has become abnormal

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

Changing the BSM indicator brightness

Changing the Rear Cross Traffic Alert warning buzzer volume

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Certification for the BSM

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQDNSRR002

NOTE:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

ID: DNSRR002

NOTE:

This device complies with Industry Canada’s RSS-310. Operation is subject
to the condition that this device must not cause harmful interference and must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

24.05 to 24.25 GHz
250 mV/m or less @3 m

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WARNING

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Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

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Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a
strong impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system
may malfunction and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be
detected. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact,
always have the area inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Do not disassemble the sensor.

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

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Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

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Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

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Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times.

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The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles
that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in
the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of
the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.

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

The range of each detection area
is:

Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)
from the side of the vehicle

The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the
side of the vehicle is not in the
detection area.

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

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for-
ward of the rear bumper

BSM function

BSM function detection areas

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The BSM function is operational when

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The BSM system is set to on (

→P. 279)

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

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The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

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A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

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Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane.

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Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

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Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

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

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Following vehicles that are in the same lane

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Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle

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Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle.

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

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.

The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the
driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the
Blind Spot Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change
lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly

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The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol-
lowing conditions:

• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
• When ice or mud, etc., is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water,

etc.

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

the vehicle that enters the detection area

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

detection area as your vehicle accelerates

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

in the road, etc.

• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each

vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far

away from your vehicle

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

same speed as your vehicle

• When towing anything such as trailer, boat, etc.
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Directly after the BSM system is set to on

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Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor function unnecessarily detecting a vehi-
cle and/or object may increase under the following conditions:

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

wall, etc.

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

vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from

your vehicle enters the detection area

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

cle

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

RCTA function

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.

The RCTA function is only an assist and is not a replacement for careful
driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using RCTA
function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehi-
cle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles, etc.,
before backing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.

According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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

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

Example:

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The RCTA function is operational when

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The RCTA system is set to on. (

→P. 279)

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The shift position is in R.

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Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

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

RCTA function detection areas

Approaching vehicle

Speed

Approximate
alert distance

Fast

18 mph (28 km/h)

65 ft. (20 m)

Slow

5 mph (8 km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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Conditions under which the RCTA function 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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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

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Vehicles approaching from directly behind

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

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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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Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle

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

occur.

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Conditions under which the RCTA function may not function correctly

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

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

surrounding area

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

ing 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 a vehicle is approaching at high speed
• When your vehicle is towing a trailer

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• Immediately after the RCTA function is set to on
• Immediately after the engine is started with the RCTA function is set to on

• When backing up on a slope with a

sharp change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow angle

parking spot

• When the sensors cannot detect a

vehicle due to obstructions

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