Toyota Camry (2021 year). Manual in english - part 6

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Multi-information display

Turning  the  BSM  function  on/off.
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Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors

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

“BSM” indicator

When the BSM function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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: If equipped

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

System components

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Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.



Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.

The brightness of the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors can
be changed on 

 (4.2-inch display) or 

 

(7-inch display) (

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P. 104,

117) of the multi-information display.

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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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When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors. 
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The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.

Turning the BSM function on/off

Setting the outside rear view mirror indicator brightness

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When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor

If  a  system  malfunction  is  detected  due  to  any  of  the  following  reasons,  a
warning message will be displayed:

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There is a malfunction with the sensors

●

The sensors have become dirty

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The outside temperature is extremely high or low

●

The sensor voltage has become abnormal

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Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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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.

If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer

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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  sensor  is  scratched  or  dented,  or  part  of

them has become disconnected.

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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.

●

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. If
a sensor or its surrounding area on the
rear  bumper  is  dirty  or  covered  with
snow,  the  Blind  Spot  Monitor  may  not
operate  and  a  warning  message  (

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In  this  situation,  clear  off  the  dirt  or
snow  and  drive  the  vehicle  with  the
operation  conditions  of  the  BSM  func-
tion  (

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P.  340)  satisfied  for  approxi-

mately 10 minutes.

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles
traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually not reflected in
the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), 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 out-
side 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 areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of the detection area extends to:

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

The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side
of the vehicle cannot be detected

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

BSM function

BSM function detection areas

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

The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected
vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the out-
side rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash

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The BSM function is operational when

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The BSM function is turned on

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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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Your vehicle overtakes a vehicle in an adjacent lane slowly.

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Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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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 driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle

*

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Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

*

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

occur.

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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 BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function.
The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reli-
ance 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 BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

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

ing area on the rear bumper

• 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

on the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and

the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle

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

same speed as your vehicle

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

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Directly after the BSM function is turned on

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Instances  of  the  BSM  function  unnecessarily  detecting  a  vehicle  and/or
object may increase under the following conditions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that

enters the detection area is short

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

vehicle

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

cle

• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

on the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

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Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

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

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P. 89) illuminates.

To re-enable the system, select 

 on the multi-information display, select

 and turn it on. 

If  the  system  is  disabled,  it  will  remain  off  even  if  the  engine  switch  is
turned to IGNITION ON mode after the engine switch has been turned off.

Intuitive parking assist

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: If equipped

The distance from your vehicle to nearby objects when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-
sors and communicated via the multi-information display and a
buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this sys-
tem. 

Types of sensors

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When the sensors detect an object, the following displays inform the
driver of the position and distance to the object.

Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Select  to  mute  the  buzzer
sounds.

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Muting the buzzer sound

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To mute the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing 

 of the meter con-

trol switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display.

●

To cancel the mute
Mute will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.
• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed.

• When the intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again

• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to IGNITION ON

mode again

• When a sensor is malfunctioning

Display

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Distance display

Sensor detection display, object distance

Display

Approximate distance to object

Front and rear 

center sensor

Front and rear 

corner sensor

Far

Near

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

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2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 
1.5 ft. (45 cm)

2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 
1.5 ft. (45 cm)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 
1.0 ft. (30 cm)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 
1.0 ft. (30 cm)

1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 
0.5 ft. (15 cm)

1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 
0.5 ft. (15 cm)

Less than 
0.5 ft. (15 cm)

Less than
0.5 ft. (15 cm)

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Buzzer operation and distance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

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The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approaches an object. 
When  the  vehicle  comes  within  the  following  distance  of  the
object, the buzzer sounds continuously: Approximately 1.2 ft. (35
cm).

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When 2 or more objects are detected simultaneously, the buzzer
system responds to the nearest object. If one or both come within
the above distances, the beep will repeat a long tone, followed by
fast beeps.

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Automatic buzzer mute function
After a buzzer begins sounding, if the distance between the vehi-
cle and the detected object does not become shorter, the buzzer
will be muted automatically.
(However, if the distance between the vehicle and object is 1.0 ft.
(30 cm) or less, this function will not operate.)

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 sensors

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The buzzer volume can be changed on the multi-information display
(

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P. 118) when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The intuitive parking assist can be operated when

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The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Intuitive parking assist function is on.

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

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The shift lever is in other than P.

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Intuitive parking assist display

When an object is detected while the Toyota parking assist monitor or pan-
oramic view  monitor,  and  head-up display are  in use, the warning indicator
will appear in the audio system screen even if the display setting has been
set to off.

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Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s
bumper.

●

Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

●

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

●

There will be a short delay between object detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within the sen-
sor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the buzzer sounds.

●

It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air
flow noise of the air conditioning system.

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed
on the multi-information display

A  sensor  may  be  dirty  or  covered  with  snow  or  ice.  In  such  cases,  if  it  is
removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal.
Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction dis-
play may appear or an object may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out,
the system should return to normal.

Changing the buzzer sounds volume

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play

Water  may  be  continuously  flowing  over  the  sensor  surface,  such  as  in  a
heavy  rain.  When  the  system  determines  that  it  is  normal,  the  system  will
return to normal.

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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

WARNING

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When using the intuitive parking assist

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

●

Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

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.

●

Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.

●

The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
Thin  posts  or  objects  lower  than  the  sensor  may  not  be  detected  when
approached, even if they have been detected before.

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Sensors

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

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve
this problem.)

●

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.

●

The sensor is covered in any way.

●

The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.

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

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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.

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There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicin-
ity.

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The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.

●

The sensor is drenched with water on a flooded road.

●

The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole, wireless antenna or fog lights.

●

The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.

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The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.

●

The detection range is reduced due to an object such as a sign.

●

In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.

●

The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.

●

If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●

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

●

A backlit license plate is installed.

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

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Objects which may not be properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay partic-
ular 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

●

Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your
vehicle

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

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When using intuitive parking assist

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

●

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

●

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.

●

If the display shows continuously without beeping, except when the buzzer
volume is muted.

●

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.

●

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 malfunction.

●

When using an automatic car wash, disable the intuitive parking assist

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Turning the RCTA function on/off. (

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Outside rear view mirror indicators

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

“RCTA” indicator

When the RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.

Audio system screen

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



P. 352) for the detected side will be displayed.

This  illustration  shows  an  example  of  a  vehicle  approaching  from  both
sides of the vehicle.
RCTA

 buzzer

When  a  vehicle  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  rear  of  the  vehicle  is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)





: If equipped

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.

System components

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

Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.



Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Each time 

 is pressed, the function changes on/off.

The volume of the RCTA buzzer can be changed on 

 (4.2-inch dis-

play)  or 

  (7-inch  display)  (



P.  104,  117)  of  the  multi-information

display.

■

The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

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

■

RCTA buzzer hearing

RCTA function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio
volume.

■

Muting the buzzer sound

The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing 

 

of the meter control

switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-information
display.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors. 
(



P. 338) 

The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.

■

Rear side radar sensors



P. 338

Turning the RCTA function on/off

Setting the buzzer volume

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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 icon display (if equipped)

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the
vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the audio sys-
tem screen.

RCTA function

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

1

2

Toyota parking 

assist monitor

Panoramic view 

monitor

Content

A  vehicle  is  approaching  from  the
left or right at the rear of the vehicle

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WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The  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

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  The  engine  switch  is  in  IGNITION  ON
mode.

●

The RCTA function is turned on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.

●

The 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: 

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles approaching from directly behind

●

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

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle

*

●

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

●

The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When ice or mud, etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach continuously
• Shallow angle parking
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
• When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip on the road, etc.
• Directly after the RCTA function is turned on
• Directly after the engine is started with the RCTA function on.

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

cle

• Vehicles  that  the  sensors  cannot

detect because of obstacles

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Instances  of  the  RCTA  function  unnecessarily  detecting  a  vehicle  and/or
object may increase in the following situations:
• When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle

• When  the  distance  between  your  vehicle  and  metal  objects,  such  as  a

guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves
toward the rear of the vehicle, is short

• When  the  parking  space  faces  a

street  and  vehicles  are  being  driven
on the street

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Pedestrian detection icon

Displayed automatically when a pedestrian is detected.

RCD OFF icon

When the RCD function is disabled, the RCD OFF icon illuminates.



Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

When the RCD function is disabled, the RCD OFF indicator (



P.

89) illuminates.

Rear Camera Detection Function





: If equipped

When the vehicle is backing up, the rear camera detection func-
tion  can  detect  pedestrians  in  the  detection  area  behind  the
vehicle. If a pedestrian is detected, a buzzer will sound and an
icon on the audio system screen will be displayed to inform the
driver of the pedestrian.

Display



Toyota parking assist monitor



Panoramic view monitor

Turning the rear camera detection function on/off

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2

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2

3

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

Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

When the RCD function is disabled, the RCD OFF indicator (



P.

89) illuminates.

If the rear camera detection func-
tion  detects  a  pedestrian  in  the
detection  area,  the  buzzer  and
icon  will  operate  as  shown  in  the
following table:

■

The rear camera detection function is operational when

The rear camera detection function is operational when the following condi-
tions are met:

●

The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem) or in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

●

RCD function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

When a pedestrian is detected

1

2

3

Area

Buzzer

Icon

Sounds repeatedly

Blinks 3 times and then stays on

When  the  vehicle  is  stationary:
Sounds 3 times
When the vehicle is backing up:
Sounds repeatedly

When  it  is  determined  that  a
pedestrian  will  enter  area 
within  a  few  seconds:  Sounds
repeatedly

When  it  is  determined  that  a
pedestrian  will  enter  area 
within  a  few  seconds:  Blinks  3
times and then stays on

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2

3

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Setting the buzzer volume

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



P. 104, 117)

■

Muting the buzzer sound

The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing 

 

of the meter control

switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-information
display.

■

If “Rear Camera Detection Unavailable Remove the Dirt of Rear Camera”
is displayed on the multi-information display

A rear camera lens may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if
it is removed from the rear camera lens, the system should return to normal.
(It  may  be  necessary  to  drive  the  vehicle  for  some  time  before  the  system
returns to normal.)

■

If “Rear Camera Detection Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display

●

If  this  message  is  displayed  after  the  battery  has  been  disconnected  and
reconnected, fully turn the steering wheel to the left and then the right on
level ground.

●

If this message is displayed only when the R shift position is selected, the
rear camera lens may be dirty. Clean the rear camera lens.

■

Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●

Some pedestrians, such as the following, may not be detected by the Rear
Camera Detection function, preventing the function from operating properly: 
• Pedestrians who are squatting
• Pedestrians who are lying down
• Pedestrians who are running
• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the detection area 
• Pedestrians riding a bicycle, skateboard, or other light vehicle
• Pedestrians wearing unusual clothing, such as a costume
• Pedestrians whose body is partially hidden by a cart or other object 
• Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night

●

In some situations, such as the following, pedestrians may not be detected
by the Rear Camera Detection function, preventing the function from operat-
ing properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or

scratched

• When  a very  bright light,  such  as  the  sun,  or  the headlights  of  another

vehicle, shines directly into the rear camera

• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness changes

suddenly,  such  as  at  the  entrance  or  exit  of  a  garage  or  underground
parking lot

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●

In some situations, such as the following, the Rear Camera Detection func-
tion  may  operate  even  though  there  are  no  pedestrians  in  the  detection
area.
• When a three dimensional object, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or

parked vehicle, is detected

• When a moving object, such as a car or motorcycle is detected
• When backing up toward moving objects such as flags or puddles, or air-

borne matter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or snow

• When there is a pattern on the road, due to the road being made of cob-

blestone  or  gravel  or  having  tram  rails,  traces  of  repair,  white  lines,
pedestrian crossings or fallen leaves on the surface

• When  backing  up  on  a  metal  cover  (grating),  such  as  those  used  for

drainage ditches

• When backing up toward the roadside or a bump on the road 
• When an object is reflected in a puddle or on a wet road surface
• When there are shadows on the road
• When backing up over a bump on the road 
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted, such as when carrying a heavy load 
• When backing up toward an incline/decline
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified

are installed

• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If an electronic compartment, such as a backlit license plate or rear fog

light, is installed near the rear camera

• If a bumper protector, such as an additional trim strip, is installed to the

rear bumper

• If the orientation of the rear camera has been changed due to a collision

or other impact, or removal and installation

• If a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or

scratched

• When water is flowing over the rear camera lens
• If there is a flashing light in the detection area, such as the emergency

flashers of another vehicle

■

Situations in which the Rear Camera Detection function may be difficult
to notice

●

If buzzer may be difficult to hear if the surrounding area is noisy, the volume
of  the  audio  system  volume  is  high,  the  air  conditioning  system  is  being
used, etc.

●

If the temperature in the cabin is extremely high or low, the audio system
screen may not operate correctly.

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Parking Support Brake function (static objects)

Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect static objects, such as a wall,
in  the  detection  area  when  driving  at  a  low  speed  or  backing  up.
(



P. 368)

■

Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)

Rear radar sensors are used to detect approaching vehicles in the
detection area behind the vehicle when backing up. (



P. 377)

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)





: If equipped

The  Parking  Support  Brake  system  consists  of  the  following
functions  that  operate  when  driving  at  a  low  speed  or  backing
up, such as when parking. When the system determines that the
possibility of a collision with a detected object is high, a warning
operates to urge the driver to take evasive action. If the system
determines  that  the  possibility  of  a  collision  with  a  detected
object is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to
help  avoid  the  collision  or  help  reduce  the  impact  of  the  colli-
sion.

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Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

The  Parking  Support  Brake  can  be  enabled/disabled  on  the  multi-
information display. All of the Parking Support Brake functions (static
objects  and  rear-crossing  vehicles)  are  enabled/disabled  simultane-
ously.
Use the meter control switches to enable/disable the parking support
brake. (



P. 101, 115)

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter control switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter control switch.

Select the “Yes” and push 

.

When the Parking Support Brake is disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator illu-
minates.
To re-enable the system when it was disabled, select 

 on the multi-infor-

mation display, select 

 and then “On”. If disabled using this method, the

system will not be re-enabled by turning the engine switch off and then to
IGNITION ON mode.

Types of sensors

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2

3

4

Turning the Parking Support Brake on/off

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2

3

4

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If  the  engine  output  restriction  control  or  brake  control  operates,  a
buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display to alert the driver.

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

Displays  and  buzzers  for  engine  output  restriction  control  and
brake control

Control

Situation

Multi-information 

display

PKSB 

OFF 

Indicator

Buzzer

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

Acceleration 
greater than a 
certain amount is 
not possible.

“Object Detected 
Acceleration 
Reduced”

Not illu-
minated

No 
beep

Engine output 
restriction con-
trol is operating 
(output restricted 
as much as pos-
sible)

Stronger-than-
normal brake 
operation is nec-
essary.

“Brake!”

Not illu-
minated

Short 
beep

Brake control is 
operating

Emergency brak-
ing is necessary.

Vehicle stopped 
by system opera-
tion
(When accelera-
tor is stepped on)

The vehicle has 
been stopped by 
brake control 
operation.

“Switch to 
Brake”

Illumi-
nated

Short
beep

Vehicle  stopped
by system opera-
tion
(When  accelera-
tor is not stepped
on)

The  vehicle  has
been  stopped  by
brake 

control

operation.

“Brake”

Illumi-
nated

Short
beep

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If the Parking Support Brake detects that a collision with an object is
possible, the engine output will be restricted to restrain any increase
in the vehicle speed. (Engine output restriction control: See A below.)
Additionally,  if  the  accelerator  pedal  continues  to  be  depressed,  the
brakes  will  be  applied  automatically  to  reduce  the  vehicle  speed.
(Brake control: See B below.)

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On

Off

Time

Down

On

Off

Time

On

Off

Time

Down

Up

Accelerator pedal
Brake pedal
Engine output
Braking force

Start of control
High possibility of a collision
Extremely high possibility of a
collision

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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■

If the Parking Support Brake function has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Parking Support Brake func-
tion, the Parking Support Brake system will be disabled and the PKSB OFF
indicator will illuminate.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake system 

To  re-enable  the  Parking  Support  Brake  system  when  it  is  disabled  due  to
operation  of  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function,  either  enable  the  system
again (



P. 362), or turn the engine switch off and then back to IGNITION ON

mode.
Additionally, if the object becomes no longer in the traveling direction of the
vehicle or if the traveling direction of the vehicle changes (such as changing
from moving forward to backing up, or from backing up to moving forward),
the system will be re-enabled automatically.

■

If  “PKSB  Unavailable”  and  “Parking Assist  Unavailable  Clean  Parking
Assist  Sensor”  are  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  and  the
PKSB OFF indicator is flashing

●

A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. In this case, remove the
ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal. If this
message is shown even after removing dirt from the sensor, or shown when
the sensor was not dirty to begin with, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.

●

A sensor may be frozen. Once the ice melts, the system will return to nor-
mal.

●

Water  may  be  continuously  flowing  over  the  sensor  surface,  such  as  in  a
heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will
return to normal.

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Limitations of the Parking Support Brake system

Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.
Always drive while checking the safety of the surroundings of the vehicle.
Depending  on  the  vehicle  and  road  conditions,  weather,  etc.,  the  system
may not operate.
The  detection capabilities of  sensors and  radars  are  limited. Always  drive
while checking the safety of the surroundings of the vehicle.

●

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive carefully, tak-
ing care to observe your surroundings. The Parking Support Brake system
is  designed  to  provide  support  to  lessen  the  severity  of  collisions.  How-
ever, it may not operate in some situations.

●

The  Parking  Support  Brake  system  is  not  designed  to  stop  the  vehicle
completely. Additionally, even if the system has stopped the vehicle, it is
necessary to depress the brake pedal immediately as brake control will be
canceled after approximately 2 seconds.

NOTICE

■

If  “PKSB  Unavailable”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display
and the PKSB OFF indicator is flashing

If this message is displayed immediately after the engine switch is changed
to ON, operate the vehicle carefully, paying attention to your surroundings.
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for a certain amount of time before
the  system  returns  to  normal.  (If  the  system  is  not  return  to  normal  after
driving  for  a  while,  clean  the  sensors  and  their  surrounding  area  on  the
bumpers.)

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The system will operate in situations such as the following if an object
is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When  traveling  at  a  low  speed  and  the  brake  pedal  is  not
depressed, or is depressed late

Parking Support Brake function (static 

objects)





: If equipped

If  a  collision  with  an  object  may  occur  due  to  the  vehicle  sud-
denly  moving  forward  due  to  an  accidental  accelerator  pedal
operation,  the  vehicle  moving  the  unintended  direction  due  to
the wrong shift position being selected, or while parking or trav-
eling at low speeds, the sensors detect objects, such as a wall,
in the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the system operates
to lessen an impact with an object and reduce the resulting dam-
age.

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

■

When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to the
wrong shift position being selected

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The Parking Support Brake function (static objects) will operate when

The function will operate when the PKSB OFF indicator is not illuminated or
flashing (



P. 362, 366) and all of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake system is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• There  is  an  object  in  the  traveling  direction  of  the  vehicle  and  approxi-

mately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The  system  determines  that  a  stronger-than-normal  brake  operation  is

necessary to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control
• Engine output restriction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision.

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The Parking Support Brake function (static objects) will stop operating
when

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

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake system is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• The object is no longer approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the

traveling direction of the vehicle.

●

Brake control
• The Parking Support Brake system is disabled.
• Approximately  2  seconds  elapse  after  the  vehicle  is  stopped  by  brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• The object is no longer approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the

traveling direction of the vehicle.

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Detection range of the Parking Support Brake function (static objects)

The  detection  range  of  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function  differs  from  the
detection range of the intuitive parking assist. (



P. 345)

Therefore, even if the intuitive parking assist detects an object and provides a
warning, the Parking Support Brake function may not start operating.

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Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake system 



P. 366

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Objects that the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) may not
detect

The sensors may not be able to detect certain objects, such as the following.

●

Pedestrian

●

Cotton cloth, snow, and other materials that are poor reflectors of ultrasonic
waves. 
(People may also not be detected depending on the type of clothing they are
wearing.)

●

Objects which are not perpendicular to the ground, are not perpendicular to
the traveling direction of the vehicle, are uneven or are waving.

●

Low objects

●

Thin objects such as wires, fences, ropes and signposts

●

Objects that are extremely close to the bumper

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your
vehicle

■

Situations in which the Parking Support Brake may not operate properly

When the shift lever is in N

■

Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of  whether  the  intuitive parking assist  system is enabled or not
(



P.  342),  if  the  Parking  Support  Brake  system  is  enabled  (



P.  362),  the

front or rear sensors detect an object and brake control is performed, the intu-
itive parking assist buzzer will sound to notify the driver of the approximate
distance to the object.

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Situations in which the Parking Support Brake function (static objects)
may operate even if there is no possibility of a collision

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

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier

(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots).

• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a

tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When parallel parking
• 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 on a steep slope
• If a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a

flooded road

●

Weather
• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system

will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor
• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When strong winds are blowing

●

Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large  vehicles,  the  clearance  sonar  of  other  vehicles  or  other  devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a sensor

• When driving on a narrow road

• When  driving  on  a  gravel  road  or  in

an area with tall grass

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●

Changes in the vehicle posture
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• 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

• When  equipment  that  may  obstruct  a  sensor  is  installed,  such  as  a

bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow
plow

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

are installed

• If a sensor has been painted or covered with a sticker, etc.

■

If the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) operates unneces-
sarily such as at a railroad crossing

Even in the event that the Parking Support Brake function operates unneces-
sarily,  such  as  at  a  railroad  crossing,  brake  control  will  be  canceled  after
approximately  2  seconds,  allowing  you  to  proceed  forward  and  leave  the
area,  Brake  control  can  also  be  canceled  by  depressing  the  brake  pedal.
Depressing the accelerator pedal again will allow you to proceed forward and
leave the area.

■

Situations in which the Parking Support Brake function (static objects)
may not operate properly

In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-
erly.

●

Weather

• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system

will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor
• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
• When the sensor is frozen (Once the sensor thaws, the system will return

to normal)

• When a sensor or the area around a

sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

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Vehicle surroundings
• 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.

• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●

Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large  vehicles,  the  clearance  sonar  of  other  vehicles  or  other  devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• 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

• When  equipment  that  may  obstruct  a  sensor  is  installed,  such  as  a

bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow
plow 

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

are installed

• If a sensor has been painted or covered with a sticker, etc.

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WARNING

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To ensure the Parking Support Brake can operate properly

Observe the following precautions regarding the sensors (



P. 362). Failure

to  do so  may cause  a sensor to  not operate properly, and  may cause  an
accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a sensor with a part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

●

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

●

If the area around a sensor is subjected to an impact, the system may not
operate  properly  due  to  the  sensor  being  misaligned.  Have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or inclination of the
vehicle may prevent the sensors from detecting objects correctly or cause
the system to not operate or operate unnecessarily.

■

If the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) operates unnec-
essarily, such as at a railroad crossing

In the event that the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) oper-
ates unnecessarily, such as at a railroad crossing, brake control will be can-
celed after approximately 2 seconds, allowing you to proceed forward and
leave the area, brake control can also be canceled by depressing the brake
pedal. Depressing the accelerator pedal after brake control is canceled will
allow you to proceed forward and leave the area.

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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.

●

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 malfunction.

■

When to disable the Parking Support Brake

In the following situations, disable the Parking Support Brake as the system
may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●

When inspecting the vehicle using a chassis roller, chassis dynamo or free
roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a boat, truck or other transport vessel

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

When using an automatic car wash

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The system will operate in situations such as the following if an object
is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal
is not depressed, or is depressed late

Parking Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles)





: If equipped

If a radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the right or
left at the rear of the vehicle and the system determines that the
possibility of a collision is high, this function will perform brake
control to reduce the likelihood of an impact with the approach-
ing vehicle.

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The Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) will operate
when

The function will operate when the PKSB OFF indicator is not illuminated or
flashing (



P. 362, 366) and all of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• Vehicles  which  are  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the

vehicle at a traveling speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.

• The shift lever is in R.
• The  system  determines  that  a  stronger  than  normal  brake  operation  is

necessary to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

●

Brake control
• Engine output restriction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

■

The  Parking  Support  Brake  function  (rear-crossing  vehicles)  will  stop
operating when

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

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle.

●

Brake control
• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.
• Approximately  2  seconds  elapse  after  the  vehicle  is  stopped  by  brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle.

■

Detection  area  of  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function  (rear-crossing
vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) differs from the detection area of the RCTA function (



P. 350).

Therefore, even if the RCTA function detects a vehicle and provides an alert,
the  Parking  Support  Brake  function  (rear-crossing  vehicles)  may  not  start
operating.

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Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)

To  re-enable  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function  (rear-crossing  vehicles)
when  it  is  disabled  while  it  is  operating,  either  enable  the  Parking  Support
Brake system again (



P. 362), or turn the engine switch off and then back to

IGNITION ON mode. When the function is disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator
will illuminate. (



P. 89)

If there is no longer a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of
the  vehicle  when  backing  up,  or  if  the  traveling  direction  of  the  vehicle
changes (such as changing from backing up to moving forward), the system
will be re-enabled automatically. When the function is re-enabled, the PKSB
OFF indicator will turn off.

■

Conditions under which the Parking Support Brake function (rear-cross-
ing vehicles) will not detect a vehicle

The Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) is not designed
to detect the following types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

●

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 vehicle

*

●

Objects which are extremely close to a radar sensor

*

●

Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehi-
cle at a traveling speed of less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) 

●

Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehi-
cle at a traveling speed of more than approximately 15 mph (24 km/h)

*

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

occur.

■

PKSB buzzer

If  the  Parking  Support  Brake  is  enabled  and  brake  control  is  performed,  a
buzzer will sound to notify the driver.

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions

●

Vehicles  which  suddenly  accelerate  or
decelerate near your vehicle

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

In some situations such as the following, the Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) may operate even though there is no possibility of a
collision.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

When  a  detected  vehicle  turns  while
approaching the vehicle

●

When  a  vehicle  passes  by  the  side  of
your vehicle

●

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

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Situations  in  which  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function  (rear-crossing
vehicles) may not operate properly

In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-
erly.

●

Objects and vehicles which the radar sensors are not designed to detect
• Stationary objects
• Vehicles which are moving away from your vehicle
• Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.

*

• Objects which are extremely close to a radar sensor
• Vehicles  which  are  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the

vehicle at a traveling speed of less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) 

• Vehicles  which  are  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the

vehicle at a traveling speed of more than approximately 15 mph (24 km/h) 

*

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

●

Situations in which the radar sensors may not be able to detect an object
• When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold
• If the rear bumper is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• If heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle
• When the detection area of a radar sensor is obstructed by an adjacent

vehicle

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• 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

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

are installed

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a radar sensor

• If the orientation of a radar sensor has been changed due to a collision or

other impact or removal and installation

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

●

Situations in which the radar sensor may not detect a vehicle
• When a vehicle approaches from the

right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the  vehicle
while  you  are  turning  while  backing
up

• When turning while backing up

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Handling the radar sensors



P. 338

• When backing out of a shallow angle

parking spot

• Vehicles  that  the  sensors  cannot

detect due to obstructions

• When  backing  up  on  a  slope  with  a

sharp change in grade

• When  a  vehicle  turns  into  the  detec-

tion area

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WARNING

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To ensure the Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)
can operate properly

Observe the following precautions regarding the rear radar sensors 
(



P. 338). Failure to do so may cause a sensor to not operate properly, and

may cause an accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a rear radar sensor with a part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not damage the rear radar sensors, and always keep the radar sensors
and their surrounding area on the bumper clean.

●

If the area around a rear radar sensor is subjected to an impact, the sys-
tem may not operate properly due to a sensor malfunction. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

Observe the rear radar sensor handling precautions. (



P. 338)

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Normal mode
Use for normal driving.

While  in  Eco  drive  mode  or  sport  mode,  press  the  switch  to  change  the
driving mode to normal mode.

Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.

When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster.

Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.

When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.

Driving mode select switches

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The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (



P. 397, 404). To improve

air conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.

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Sport mode automatic deactivation

Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.

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Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  to  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures. 

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid

●

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.

●

Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.

*

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.

*

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires.

Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 

●

Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. 

●

To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan,
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield. 

●

Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’s  roof,  chassis,  around  the
tires or on the brakes.

●

Remove  any  snow  or  mud  from  the  bottom  of  your  shoes  before
getting in the vehicle.

Winter driving tips

Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions. 

●

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting  the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

●

If  the  vehicle  is  parked  without  setting  the  parking  brake,  confirm
that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any

other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.



Vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains. 
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length



Vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4 



 1/2 mile (0.5 



 1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

Regulations on the use of tire chains

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

●

Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do  not  drive  in  excess  of  75  mph  (120  km/h),  regardless  of  the  type  of
snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires)

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid  sudden  acceleration,  abrupt  steering,  sudden  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) system.

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Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.

■

Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires)

The tire pressure warning valve and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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conditioning system 
and defogger

Manual air conditioning 

system............................. 392

Automatic air conditioning 

system (without “SYNC” 
button)............................. 397

Automatic air conditioning 

system (with “SYNC” 
button)............................. 404

Heated steering wheel/

seat heaters/
seat ventilators................ 412

5-2.  Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................ 415

• Interior lights ................. 416
• Personal lights .............. 417

5-3.  Using the storage 

features

List of storage features ..... 419

• Glove box...................... 420
• Console box.................. 420
• Coin holder ................... 420
• Bottle holders................ 421
• Cup holders .................. 422
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 423
• Open tray ...................... 424

Trunk features................... 425

5-4.  Other interior features

Other interior features ....... 426

• Sun visors ..................... 426
• Vanity mirrors................ 426
• Power outlet.................. 427
• USB charging ports....... 428
• Wireless charger........... 430
• Armrest ......................... 439
• Assist grips ................... 439
• Coat hooks.................... 440

Garage door opener.......... 441

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To  adjust  the  temperature  setting,  turn 

  clockwise  to

increase  the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the
temperature.

If 

 is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

heated air.

■

Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

 clockwise to increase the fan

speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.

Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

To  change  the  airflow  mode,

press 

, 

, 

or 

.

Air flows to the upper body.
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

Manual air conditioning system





: If equipped

Air conditioning controls

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time 

 is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.

Press 

.

If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to the out-
side air mode.

Perform the following operations accordingly:

●

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

.

●

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

.

●

If the dehumidification function is not operating, press 

to operate the dehumidification function.

To  defog  the  windshield  and  the  side  windows  early,  turn  the  air
flow and temperature up.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors



Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press 

.

The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.



Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press 

.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets

The  air  outlets  and  air  volume
change 

according 

to 

the

selected airflow mode.

■

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct  air  flow  to  the  left  or
right, up or down.
Turn  the  knob  to  open  or
close the vent.

■

For quick cooling

Turn 

  to  “MAX A/C”.  The  air  conditioning  will  automatically  turn  on.

 will be set for recirculated air mode when 

 or 

 is selected. It is

not possible to turn to the outside air mode.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The  windows  will  easily  fog  up  when  the  humidity  in  the  vehicle  is  high.

Turning 

  on  will  dehumidify  the  air  from  the  outlets  and  defog  the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

Air outlets

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Recirculated  air  mode  is  selected  as  a  default  mode  when  the  engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing 

.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

 

 

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  outside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

■

Air conditioning filter



P. 502

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood  at  the  location  shown  in  the  illus-
tration.

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The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

Caution

Requires 

registered

technician  to  service
air conditioning system

Air conditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be
replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers
from defogging.

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

 clockwise to increase

the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the  tempera-
ture.

If 

 is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature

air or heated air.

■

Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

 clockwise to increase the fan

speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

Automatic air conditioning system 

(without “SYNC” button)





: If equipped

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls