Toyota Camry (2019 year). Instruction — part 21

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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:

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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).

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The shift lever is in R.

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If the rear camera detection function is malfunctioning
If a malfunction of the rear camera detection function is detected, one of the
following messages will be displayed on the audio system screen. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

“RCD malfunction.”

●

“Visit your dealer.”

●

“RCD unavailable.”

When a pedestrian is detected

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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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

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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

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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

●

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

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• 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

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

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the sys-
tem is operational.

Intuitive parking assist





: If equipped

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

Types of sensors

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Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off

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

■

Multi-information display

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

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Audio system screen

Intuitive parking assist
When the vehicle is moving
backward.

A simplified image is displayed
on the upper part of the screen
when an obstacle is detected.

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Muting the buzzer sound

●

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

of the meter con-

trol switches while an obstacle 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 has reached or exceeded approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h) with the shift lever in D

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

Vehicles without a smart key system:
• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to “ON” position

again

Vehicles with a smart key system:
• 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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2

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Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.

*

: The images may differ from those shown in the illustrations. (

P. 325)

Sensor detection display, obstacle distance

Multi-

informa-

tion dis-

play

*

Insert display

Approximate distance to obstacle

Toyota

parking

assist

monitor

Pan-

oramic

view mon-

itor

Front and rear

center sensor

Front and rear

corner sensor

(continu-

ous)

(blinking

slowly)

(blinking

slowly)

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)



(continu-

ous)

(blinking)

(blinking)

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

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

(continu-

ous)

(blinking

rapidly)

(blinking

rapidly)

1.5 ft. (45 cm)
to
1.2 ft. (35 cm)

1.5 ft. (45 cm)
to
1.2 ft. (35 cm)

(blinking)

(continu-

ous)

(continu-

ous)

Less than
1.2 ft. (35 cm)

Less than
1.2 ft. (35 cm)

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Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.
● The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.

When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the
obstacle, the buzzer sounds continuously: Approximately 1.2 ft.
(35 cm).

● When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the

buzzer system responds to the nearest obstacle. If one or both
come within the above distances, the beep will repeat a long
tone, followed by fast beeps.

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 obstacles
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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Vehicles without a smart key system: The buzzer volume can be
changed on the multi-information display (→P. 114) when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The buzzer volume can be
changed on the multi-information display (→P. 114) when the engine
switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.

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The intuitive parking assist can be operated when

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Front corner sensors:
• Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON”

position.

• Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

• The shift lever is in other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Front center sensors:
• Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON”

position.

• Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

• The shift lever is in other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON”

position.

• Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

• The shift lever is in R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Intuitive parking assist display
When an obstacle is detected while the Toyota parking assist monitor or pan-
oramic view monitor is in use, the warning indicator will appear in the upper
part of the screen even if the display setting has been set to off.

Changing the buzzer sounds volume

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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 obstacle and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

●

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

●

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

●

Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when
approached, even if they have been detected once.

●

It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of 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 obstacle may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out,
the system should return to normal.

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Certification



For vehicles sold in Canada

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du 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.

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

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

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Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.

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WARNING

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

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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 obstacles 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.

●

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.

●

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.

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The sensor is drenched with water on a flooded road.

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

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Towing eyelets are installed.

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The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.

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The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.

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

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In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.

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The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.

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If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.

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

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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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WARNING

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Obstacles which may not be properly detected
The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay par-
ticular attention to the following obstacles:

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Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

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Low obstacles

●

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

●

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

●

Moving objects such as people or animals

NOTICE

■

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 obstacles are detected.

●

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

●

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.

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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

Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)





: 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.

Examples of system operation

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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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If a radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the right or left at
the rear of the vehicle and a collision may occur, this function will per-
form brake control to reduce the likelihood of an impact with the
approaching vehicle.

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Examples of system operation
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

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

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

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switch.
Select the “Yes” and push

.

When the Intelligent Clearance Sonar is disabled, the ICS OFF indicator
illuminates.
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

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4

Turning the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system on/off

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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

ICS 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

Short
beep

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

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

“Brake!”

Brake control is
operating

Emergency brak-
ing is necessary.

Vehicle stopped
by system opera-
tion

The vehicle has
been stopped by
brake control
operation.

“Switch to
Brake”

Illumi-
nated