Toyota Yaris Cross (2022 year). Manual in english — page 17

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Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.

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

BSM OFF indicator

Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor
is disabled.

■

Outside rear view mirror indicator

visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view

mirror indicator may be difficult to see.

■

When “BSM Unavailable See

Owner’s Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to

the rear bumper around the sensors.
(



P.273) The system should return to

normal operation after removing the ice,

snow, mud, etc., from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not oper-

ate normally when driving in extremely

hot or cold environments.

■

When “BSM Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer” is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display

There may be a sensor malfunction of
misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected

by any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.457)

■

Certifications for the Blind Spot
Monitor



P.598

System components

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can oper-
ate properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are

installed behind the left and right
sides of the rear bumper respectively.

Observe the following to ensure the

Blind Spot Monitor can operate cor-
rectly.

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

1

Press

/

(4.2-inch display)

or

/

(7-inch display) of

the meter control switch to

select

.

2

Press

/

(4.2-inch display)

or

/

(7-inch display) of

WARNING

●

Keep the sensors and the sur-

rounding areas on the rear bumper
clean at all times.

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



P.273) will be displayed. In this sit-

uation, clear off the dirt or snow and
drive the vehicle with the operation
conditions of the BSM function
(



P.276) satisfied for approximately

10 minutes. If the warning message
does not disappear, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

●

Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers), alu-

minum tape, etc., to a sensor or its

surrounding area on the rear
bumper.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

to a strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly

off position, the system may mal-

function and vehicles may not be
detected correctly.

In the following situations, have

your vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

• 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.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not modify the sensor or sur-
rounding area on the rear bumper.

●

If a sensor or the rear bumper
needs to be removed/installed or

replaced, contact any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

●

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

color.

Turning the Blind Spot Moni-
tor on/off

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the meter control switch to

select

and then press

.

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the following
vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence
of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside

rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not

visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

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The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

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

The range of each detection area is:

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

vehicle

*1

Blind Spot Monitor operation

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

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

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

*2

*1

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

vehicle cannot be detected.

*2

: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehi-

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

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The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-
tional when

The Blind Spot Monitor is operational

when all of the following conditions are
met:

●

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift lever is in a position other

than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).

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The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a
vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a

vehicle present in the detection area in
the following situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-
takes your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent
lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detection
area when it changes lanes.

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Conditions under which the system

will not detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed
to detect the following types of vehicles

and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestri-
ans, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite

direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi-
cles and similar stationary objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the
same lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from
your vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being overtaken
rapidly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detec-

tion of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.

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Conditions under which the system
may not function correctly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect
vehicles correctly in the following situ-

ations:

• 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 surrounding

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 approach-

ing with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When the distance between your vehi-

cle and a following vehicle is short

• When there is a significant difference

in speed between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection

area

• When the difference in speed

between your vehicle and another

vehicle is changing

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• When a vehicle enters a detection

area traveling at about the same

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a

vehicle remains in the detection area

• When driving up and down consecu-

tive steep inclines, such as hills, dips
in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp

bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when

driving on the edge of a lane, and the
vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away

from your vehicle

• When towing a trailer
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle

carrier) is installed to the rear of the

vehicle

• When there is a significant difference

in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection
area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot Moni-

tor is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle
and/or object may increase in the fol-

lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to

a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When the distance between your vehi-

cle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that

enters the detection area is short

• When driving up and down consecu-

tive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or

when driving on the edge of a lane,

and a vehicle traveling in a lane other

than the adjacent lanes enters the
detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp

bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or spinning

• When the distance between your vehi-

cle and a following vehicle is short

• When an accessory (such as a bicycle

carrier) is installed to the rear of the
vehicle

*

: If equipped

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Location and types of sensors

Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

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Display

When the sensors detect an object,
such as a wall, a graphic is shown
on the multi-information display or

Toyota parking assist-
sensor

*

The distance from your vehicle
to objects, such as a wall,
when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is
measured by the sensors and
communicated via the multi-
information display or naviga-
tion/multimedia system dis-
play (if equipped) and a buzzer.
Always check the surrounding
area when using this system.

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navigation/multimedia system dis-
play (if equipped) depending on the
position and distance to the object.
(As the distance to the object
becomes short, the distance seg-
ments may blink.)



Multi-information display



Navigation/multimedia system
display (if equipped)

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detection

Rear corner sensor detection

Rear center sensor detection

Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the Toyota parking

assist-sensor. (



P.95, 101)

1

Press

/

(4.2-inch display)

or

/

(7-inch display) of

the meter control switch to

select

.

2

Press

/

(4.2-inch display)

or

/

(7-inch display) of

the meter control switch to

select

and then press

.

When the Toyota parking assist-
sensor function is disabled, the
Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF
indicator (



P.82) illuminates.

To re-enable the system when it

was disabled, select

on the

multi-information display, select

and then on. If disabled using this
method, the system will not be re-
enabled by turning the engine
switch off and then to ON.

Turning Toyota parking
assist-sensor on/off

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the system

There is a limit to the degree of recog-

nition accuracy and control perfor-

mance that this system can provide,
do not overly rely on this system. The

driver is always responsible for paying

attention to the vehicle’s surroundings
and driving safely.

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The system can be operated when

●

The engine switch is in ON.

●

Toyota parking assist-sensor function
is on.

●

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

●

The shift lever is in other than P.

■

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

display

A sensor may be covered with water
drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the

water drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc., from
the sensor to return the system to nor-

mal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at
low temperatures, a warning message

may be displayed or the sensor may not

be able to detect an object. Once the ice
melts, the system will return to normal.
If a warning message is displayed even

if the sensor is clean, there may be a
sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are lim-
ited to the areas around the vehicle’

front and rear bumpers.

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can oper-

ate properly

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in the vehi-

cle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.

●

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

●

Do not a sticker or an electronic
component, such as a backlit

license plate (especially fluorescent

type), fog lights, fender pole or wire-
less antenna is installed near a

radar sensor.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor or

its surrounding area to a strong

impact. If the radar sensor, front
grille, or front bumper has been

subjected to a strong impact, have

the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer. If a sensor or the rear
bumper needs to be

removed/installed or replaced, con-

tact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint

the sensors.

●

Do not attach a license plate cover.

●

Keep your tires properly inflated.

■

When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable the
function as it may operate even

though there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

●

Failing to observe the warnings

above.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspension

(lowered suspension, etc.) is
installed.

■

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 malfunc-

tion.

●

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.

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The following situations may occur
during use.

• Depending on the shape of the object

and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may

be impossible.

• Detection may be impossible if static

objects draw too close to the sensor.

• There will be a short delay between

static object detection and display
(warning buzzer sounds). Even at low

speeds, there is a possibility that the

object will come within 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
before the display is shown and the

warning buzzer sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer

due to the volume of the audio system

or air flow noise of the air conditioning

system.

• It may be difficult to hear the sound of

this system due to the buzzers of

other systems.

■

Objects which the system may not
be properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent the

sensor from detecting it. Pay particular
attention to the following objects:

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials that

absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections pro-
jecting outwards in the direction of

your vehicle

■

Situations in which the system may

not operate properly

Certain vehicle conditions and the sur-

rounding environment may affect the

ability of a sensor to correctly detect
objects. Particular instances where this

may occur are listed below.

●

There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice

on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors

will resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area

will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor

is frozen the sensor display may be
displayed abnormally, or objects, such

as a wall, may not be detected.

●

When a sensor or the area around a

sensor is extremely hot or cold.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on an

incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle detec-

tors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large vehicles, the clearance sonar of
other vehicles or other devices which

produce ultrasonic waves are near the

vehicle

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of

spray or heavy rain.

●

If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●

Pedestrians that are hard to reflect

ultrasonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-

ers or frills).

●

When objects that are not perpendicu-

lar to the ground, not perpendicular to
the vehicle traveling direction,

uneven, or waving are in the detection

range.

●

Strong wind is blowing

●

When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

When an object that cannot be

detected is between the vehicle and a

detected object

●

If an object such as a vehicle, motor-

cycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in
front of the vehicle or runs out from

the side of the vehicle

●

If the orientation of a sensor has been

changed due to a collision or other

impact

●

When equipment that may obstruct a

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sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-

tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier,

or snow plow

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered due to the carried load

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a

stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or is

malfunctioning

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire

or an emergency tire puncture repair

kit is used

■

Situations in which the system may
operate even if there is no possibil-

ity of a collision

In some situations, such as the follow-
ing, the system may operate even

though there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

●

When driving on a narrow road

●

When driving toward a banner, flag,

low-hanging branch or boom barrier

(such as those used at railroad cross-
ings, toll gates and parking lots)

●

When there is a rut or hole in the sur-
face of the road

●

When driving on a metal cover (grat-
ing), such as those used for drainage

ditches

●

When driving up or down a steep

slope

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount of

water, such as when driving on a

flooded road

●

There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice

on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors
will resolve this problem.)

●

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

●

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

●

When strong winds are blowing

●

When vehicle horns, vehicle detec-

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

●

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

impact

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall or

curved curb

●

Driving close to columns (H-shaped

steel beams, etc.) in multi-story park-

ing garages, construction sites, etc.

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a

stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or is

malfunctioning

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on an

incline, on gravel, or on grass

●

When a tire chains, compact spare tire

or an emergency tire puncture repair

kit is used

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Detection range of the sensors

Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)

Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)

Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)

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

■

The distance and buzzer

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.282)

■

Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sensors
are operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as the
vehicle approaches an object.
When the vehicle comes within

approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.) of
the object, the buzzer sounds
continuously.



When 2 or more sensors simulta-
neously detect a static object,
the buzzer sounds for the near-
est object.

Sensor detection display,
object distance

Approximate distance to obstacle

Buzzer

Front sensor:

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

*

Rear sensor:

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

*

Slow

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

*

Medium

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

*

Fast

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

Continuous

Less than 15 cm (0.5 ft.)

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

Even when the sensors are oper-
ating, the buzzer will be muted in
some situations. (automatic
buzzer mute function)

■

Adjusting the buzzer volume

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



P.95, 101)

1

Press

/

(4.2-inch display)

or

/

(7-inch display) of

the meter control switch to

select

.

2

Press

/

(4.2-inch display)

or

/

(7-inch display) of

the meter control switch to

select

and then press and

hold

.

3

Select the volume and then

press

.

Each time the switch is pressed, the

volume level will change between 1, 2,

and 3.

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Muting a buzzer

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

buzzer, press

.

The buzzers for the Toyota parking
assist-sensor and RCTA function (if
equipped) will be muted simultane-

ously.
Mute will be canceled automatically
in the following situations:



When the shift lever is changed.



When the vehicle speed exceeds
a certain speed.



When there is a malfunction in a
sensor or the system is tempo-
rarily unavailable.



When the operating function is
disabled manually.



When the engine switch is turned
off.

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: If equipped

Meter control switches

Turn the RCTA function on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tors

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.

Navigation/multimedia system

display (if equipped)

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



P.285) for

the detected side will be displayed.

RCTA buzzer

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

Use the meter control switches to

RCTA (Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert)

*

The RCTA function uses the
BSM radar sensors installed
on the inner side of the posi-
tion above the rear bumper.
This function is intended to
assist the driver in checking
areas that are not easily visible
when backing up.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the system

There is a limit to the degree of recog-

nition accuracy and control perfor-

mance that this system can provide,
do not overly rely on this system. The

driver is always responsible for paying

attention to the vehicle’s surroundings
and driving safely. (



P.272)

■

To ensure the system can oper-
ate properly



P.273

System components

Turning the RCTA function
on/off

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turn on/off the function. (



P.95,

101)

1

Press

/

(4.2-inch display)

or

/

(7-inch display) of

the meter control switch to

select

.

2

Press

/

(4.2-inch display)

or

/

(7-inch display) of

the meter control switch to
select “RCTA” and then press

.

When the RCTA function is disabled,

the RCTA OFF indicator (



P.82) illumi-

nates. (Each time the engine switch is

turned off then changed to ON, the

RCTA function will be enabled automat-
ically.)

■

Outside rear view mirror indicator

visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside
rear view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to
hear over loud noises, such as high

audio volume.

■

When “RCTA Unavailable See

Owner’s Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display

The sensor voltage has become abnor-

mal, or water, snow, mud, etc., may be
built up in the vicinity of the sensor area

of the position above the rear bumper.

(



P.273)

Removing the water, snow, mud, etc.,

from the vicinity of the sensor area

should return it to normal. Also, the sen-
sor may not function normally when

used in extremely hot or cold weather.

■

When “RCTA Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer” is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display

There may be a sensor malfunction or
misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected

by any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

■

Radar sensors



P.273

■

Operation of the RCTA func-
tion

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

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

■

RCTA icon display (vehicles
with navigation/multimedia
system)

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

RCTA function

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tion/multimedia system display.

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

■

RCTA function detection areas

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

The buzzer can alert for faster vehicles
approaching from farther away.

Example:

■

The RCTA function is operational

when

The RCTA function operates when all of

the following conditions are met:

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than

approximately 15 km/h (9 mph).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is

between approximately 8 km/h (5
mph) and 56 km/h (34 mph).

■

Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on

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

change settings. (



P.95, 101)

1

Press

/

(4.2-inch display) or

/

(7-inch display) of the

meter control switch to select

.

2

Press

/

(4.2-inch display) or

/

(7-inch display) of the

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

.

3

Press

to select the volume.

Each time the switch is pressed, the vol-

ume level will change between 1, 2, and
3.

When the buzzer volume adjustment is

completed, press

to return to the

previous screen.

■

Muting a buzzer temporarily

A mute button will be displayed on the
multi-information display when a vehi-
cles or an object is detected. To mute

the buzzer, press

.

The buzzers for the RCTA function and

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

Approxi

mate alert

distance

Fast

56 km/h (34

mph)

40 m (131

ft.)

Slow

8 km/h (5

mph)

5.5 m (18 ft.)

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Toyota parking assist-sensor will be
muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in
the following situations:

●

When the shift lever is changed.

●

When the vehicle speed exceeds a

certain speed.

●

When there is a malfunction in a sen-

sor or the system is temporarily
unavailable.

●

When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.

●

When the engine switch is turned off.

■

Conditions under which the system
will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to

detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects.

●

Vehicles approaching from directly
behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking
space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot
detect due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi-
cles and similar stationary objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestri-
ans, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your vehi-

cle

●

Vehicles approaching from the park-
ing spaces next to your vehicle

*

●

The distance between the sensor and

approaching vehicle gets too close

*

: Depending on conditions, detection of

a vehicle and/or object may occur.

■

Situations in which the system may
not operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect vehi-

cles correctly in the following situations:

●

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 surrounding

area on the position above the rear

bumper

●

When driving on a road surface that is

wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or

fog

●

When multiple vehicles are approach-

ing with only a small gap between

each vehicle

●

When a vehicle is approaching at high

speed

●

When equipment that may obstruct a

sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-

tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier,

or snow plow

●

When backing up on a slope with a

sharp change in grade

●

When backing out of a sharp angle

parking spot

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When towing a trailer

●

When there is a significant difference

in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection

area

●

When a sensor or the area around a

sensor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the suspension has been 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 turning while backing up

●

When a vehicle turns into the detec-

tion area

■

Situations in which the system may

operate even if there is no possibil-

ity of a collision

Instances of the RCTA function unnec-

essary detecting a vehicle and/or object

may increase in the following situations:

●

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

street

●

When the distance between your vehi-

cle and metal objects, such as a

guardrail, wall, sigh, or parked vehicle,
which may reflect electrical waves

toward the rear of the vehicle, is short

●

When equipment that may obstruct a

sensor is installed, such as a towing

eyelet, bumper protector (an addi-
tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier,

or snow plow

●

When a vehicle passes by the side of

your vehicle

●

When a detected vehicle turns while

approaching the vehicle