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cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
set speed.
In situations where vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control needs to operate,
such as when a preceding vehicle cuts
in front of your vehicle, the curve speed
reduction function will be canceled.
■
Operation display
Displayed when the vehicle speed is
being reduced.
When the vehicle speed reduction ends,
the display will disappear.
■
Changing the settings of the curve
speed reduction function
The curve speed reduction function
can be enabled/disabled and the vehi-
cle speed reduction strength can be
adjusted on
(
P.77) of the
multi-information display.
The setting will change each time the
meter control switch is pressed.
When constant speed control mode is
selected, your vehicle will maintain a
set speed without controlling the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not function
correctly due to a dirty radar, etc.
1
With the cruise control off, press
and hold the cruise control main
switch for 1.5 seconds or more.
Immediately after the switch is pressed, the
dynamic radar cruise control indicator will
come on. Afterwards, it switches to the
cruise control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode
is only possible when operating the switch
with the cruise control off.
2
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (at or above
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch to set
the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come
on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting:
Canceling and resuming the speed setting:
Selecting constant speed con-
trol mode
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Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range can be set when
●
The shift position is in D.
●
The desired set speed can be set when
the vehicle speed is approximately 20
mph (30 km/h) or more.
(However, when the vehicle speed is set
while driving at below approximately 20
mph [30 km/h], the set speed will be set
to approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)
■
Accelerating after setting the vehicle
speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the
accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set
speed in order to maintain the distance to
the preceding vehicle.
■
When the vehicle stops while follow-up
cruising
●
Pressing the “+RES” switch while the
vehicle ahead stops will resume follow-up
cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off
within approximately 3 seconds after the
switch is pressed.
●
If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 sec-
onds after your vehicle stops, follow-up
cruising will be resumed.
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Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is
automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations.
●
VSC is activated.
●
TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●
The sensor cannot detect correctly
because it is covered in some way.
●
When the brake control or output restric-
tion control of a driving support system
operates. (For example: Pre-Collision
System, Drive-Start Control)
●
The parking brake is operated.
●
The vehicle is stopped by system control
on a steep incline.
●
The following are detected when the
vehicle has been stopped by system con-
trol:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3
minutes.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled for any reasons
other than the above, there may be a mal-
function in the system. Contact your Lexus
dealer.
■
Automatic cancelation of constant
speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled in the following situations:
●
Actual vehicle speed is more than
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.
●
Actual vehicle speed falls below approxi-
mately 20 mph (30 km/h).
●
VSC is activated.
●
TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●
When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.
●
When the brake control or output restric-
tion control of a driving support system
operates. (For example: Pre-Collision
System, Drive-Start Control)
●
The parking brake is operated.
If constant speed control mode is automati-
cally canceled for any reasons other than
the above, there may be a malfunction in the
system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Situations in which the curve speed
reduction function may not operate
In situations such as the following, the curve
speed reduction function may not operate:
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When the vehicle is being driven around
a gentle curve
●
When the accelerator pedal is being
depressed
●
When the vehicle is being driven around
an extremely short curve
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Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be heard and
the brake pedal response may change, but
these are not malfunctions.
■
Warning messages and buzzers for
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
Warning messages and buzzers are used to
indicate a system malfunction or to inform
the driver of the need for caution while driv-
ing. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message
and follow the instructions.(
■
When the sensor may not be correctly
detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending
on the conditions, operate the brake pedal
when deceleration of the system is insuffi-
cient or operate the accelerator pedal
when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect these types of vehicles, the approach
warning (
P.264) may not be activated.
●
Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●
Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●
Vehicles that are not moving in the same
lane
●
Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers
with no load on board, etc.)
●
Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
●
When water or snow thrown up by the
surrounding vehicles hinders the detect-
ing of the sensor
●
When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)
●
Preceding vehicle has an extremely high
ground clearance
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Conditions under which the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control mode
may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions,
operate the brake pedal (or accelerator
pedal, depending on the situation) as nec-
essary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead, the system may not
operate properly.
●
When the road curves or when the lanes
are narrow
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When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable
●
When the vehicle ahead of you deceler-
ates suddenly
●
When driving on a road surrounded by a
structure, such as in a tunnel or on a
bridge
●
While the vehicle speed is decreasing to
the set speed after the vehicle acceler-
ates by depressing the accelerator pedal
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Situations in which the curve speed
reduction function may not operate
properly
In situations such as the following, the curve
speed reduction function may not operate
properly:
●
When the vehicle is being driven around
a curve on an incline/decline
●
When the course of the vehicle differs
from the shape of the curve
●
When the vehicle speed is excessively
high when entering a curve
●
When the steering wheel is suddenly
operated
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: If equipped
Meter control switches
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
*
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system
that uses rear side radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the
rear bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in confirm-
ing safety when changing lanes.
WARNING
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Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
tem
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Always drive safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplemen-
tary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside
rear view mirrors or is approaching rap-
idly from behind into a blind spot. Do not
overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. As
the function cannot judge if it is safe to
change lanes, over reliance could lead to
an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
As the system may not function correctly
under certain conditions, the driver’s own
visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
System components
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Outside rear view mirror indicators
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.
■
Outside rear view mirror indicator visi-
bility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator may be difficult to see.
■
When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable”
is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the
rear bumper around the sensors. (
The system should return to normal opera-
tion after removing the ice, snow, mud, etc.
from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sen-
sors may not operate normally when driving
in extremely hot or cold environments.
■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(
WARNING
■
To ensure the system can operate
properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed
behind the left and right sides of the rear
bumper respectively. Observe the fol-
lowing to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor
can operate correctly.
B
●
Keep the sensors and the surrounding
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.269) will be displayed. In this situa-
tion, clear off the dirt or snow and drive
the vehicle with the operation conditions
of the BSM function (
for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning message does not disappear,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
●
Do not attach accessories, stickers
(including transparent stickers), alumi-
num tape, etc. to a sensor or its sur-
rounding 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 malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected cor-
rectly.
In the following situations, have your
vehicle inspected by your Lexus
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.
●
Do not disassemble the sensor.
●
Do not modify the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper.
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Use the meter control switches to turn
on/off the function.
1
Press
or
to select
.
2
Press
or
to select
and
then press
.
When the BSM function is disabled, the
BSM OFF indicator illuminates. (Each time
the engine switch is turned off then
changed to IGNITION ON mode, the
Blind Spot Monitor will be enabled auto-
matically.)
■
Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor
The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the following vehi-
cles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehi-
cles 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)
■
The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
WARNING
●
If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to
be removed/installed or replaced,
contact your Lexus dealer.
●
Do not paint the rear bumper any
color other than an official Lexus color.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off
Blind Spot Monitor operation
A
B
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The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of the vehicle
*1
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper
*2
*1
: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle
cannot be detected.
*2
: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is,
the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator to illuminate or flash.
■
The Blind Spot Monitor is operational
when
The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when
all of the following conditions are met:
●
The Blind Spot Monitor is on.
●
The shift position is in a position other
than R.
●
The vehicle speed is greater than approx-
imately 10 mph (16 km/h).
■
The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a
vehicle when
The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle
present in the detection area in the follow-
ing situations:
●
A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes
your vehicle.
●
You overtake a vehicle in an adjacent lane
slowly.
●
Another vehicle enters the detection
area when it changes lanes.
■
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, pedestrians,
etc.
*
●
Vehicles traveling in the opposite direc-
tion
●
Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles
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 rap-
idly by your vehicle
*
*
: Depending on the conditions, detection
of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
A
B
C
D
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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 situa-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a
strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding 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 approaching
with only a small gap between each vehi-
cle
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in
speed between your vehicle and the vehi-
cle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between
your vehicle and another vehicle is
changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area
traveling at about the same speed as your
vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehi-
cle remains in the detection area
• When driving up and down consecutive
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 an accessory (such as a bicycle
carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehi-
cle
• When there is a significant difference in
height between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the Blind Spot Monitor
is turned on
●
Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor
unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase in the following situ-
ations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a
strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the
detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive
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 vehi-
cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-
cent 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 vehicle
and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle
carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehi-
cle
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Intuitive parking assist
Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect
static objects in the detection area
when driving at a low speed or backing
up. (
■
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
function (if equipped)
Radar sensors are used to detect
approaching vehicles in the detection
areas behind the vehicle when backing
up. (
■
RCD (Rear camera detection)
function (if equipped)
A rear camera sensor is used to detect
pedestrians in the detection area
behind the vehicle when backing up.
(
■
Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on
the multi-information display. The vol-
ume of buzzers for the intuitive parking
assist, RCTA function and RCD func-
tion will be adjusted simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to
change settings. (
1
Press
or
to select
.
2
Press
or
to select “PKSA”
and then press
.
3
Press
or
to select
and
then press
.
Each time the switch is pressed, the volume
level will change between 1, 2, and 3.
■
Muting a buzzer
A mute button will be displayed on the
multi-information display when an
object or pedestrian is detected. To
mute the buzzer, press
.
The buzzers for the intuitive parking
assist, RCTA function and RCD func-
tion will be muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in
the following situations:
When the shift position is changed.
When the vehicle speed exceeds a
certain speed.
When the operating function is tem-
porarily canceled.
When the operating function is dis-
abled manually.
When the engine switch is turned
PKSA (Parking Support
Alert)
*
The Parking Support Alert system
consists of the following functions
that operate when driving at a low
speed or backing up, such as when
parking. When the system deter-
mines that a collision with a
detected object, such as a wall, or
pedestrian is high, a warning oper-
ates to urge the driver to take eva-
sive action.
PKSA (Parking Support Alert)
system
Setting the buzzer volume
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: If equipped
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Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■
Display
When an object, such as a wall, is
detected by a sensor, the approximate
distance to the object will be displayed
on the multi-information display,
head-up display (if equipped) and
Center Display. (As the distance to the
object becomes short, the distance
Intuitive parking assist
*
The distance from your vehicle to
objects, such as a wall, when paral-
lel parking or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the
multi-information display, head-up
display (if equipped), Center Dis-
play and a buzzer. Always check the
surrounding area when using this
system.
System components
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B
C
D
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segmentsmay blink.)
Multi-information display and
head-up display
Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
Center Display
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 intuitive parking
assist. (
1
Press
or
to select
.
2
Press
or
to select “PKSA”
and then press
.
3
Press
or
to select
and
then press
.
When the intuitive parking assist func-
tion is disabled, the intuitive parking
assist OFF indicator (
nates.
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 sys-
tem will not be re-enabled by turning
the engine switch off and then to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Turning intuitive parking assist
on/off
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
WARNING
■
Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
tem
There is a limit to the degree of recogni-
tion accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is
always responsible for paying attention
to the vehicle’ surroundings and driving
safely.
■
To ensure the system can operate
properly
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely and pos-
sibly cause an accident.
●
Do not damage the sensors, and
always keep them clean.
●
Do not attach a sticker or install an
electronic component, such as a back-
lit license plate (especially fluorescent
type), fog lights, fender pole or wire-
less antenna near a radar sensor.
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The system can be operated when
●
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●
Intuitive parking assist function is on.
●
The vehicle speed is less than about 6
mph (10 km/h).
●
A shift position other than P is selected.
■
Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the
multi-information display. (
■
If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is dis-
played 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 normal.
If a sensor is dirty, the position of the dirty
sensor will be shown on the display.
Due to ice forming on a sensor at low tem-
peratures, a warning message may be dis-
played or the sensor may not be able to
detect an object. Once the ice melts, the
system will return to normal.
■
If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
Water may be continuously flowing over the
sensor surface, such as in a heavy rain.
When the system determines that it is nor-
mal, the system will return to normal.
■
Sensor detection information
●
The following situations may occur
during use.
• The sensors may be able to only detect
objects near the front and rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the object
and other factors, the detection distance
may shorten, or detection may be impos-
sible.
• There will be a short delay between
object detection and display. Even at low
speeds, there is a possibility that the
object will come within the sensor’s
detection areas before the display is
shown and the warning beep 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 buzzer if
buzzers for other systems are sounding.
■
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.
WARNING
●
Do not subject the surrounding area of
the sensor to a strong impact. If sub-
jected to an impact, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexas dealer. If the
front or rear bumper needs to be
removed/installed or replaced, con-
tact your Lexas dealer.
●
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 collision.
●
Failing to observe the warnings above.
●
A non-genuine Lexus 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 mal-
functioning.
●
When using a high pressure washer to
wash the vehicle, do not spray the sen-
sors 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 sen-
sor to malfunction.
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Cotton, snow and other materials that
absorb sound waves
●
Sharply-angled objects
●
Low objects
●
Tall objects with upper sections project-
ing outwards in the direction of your vehi-
cle
People may not be detected if they are
wearing certain types of clothing.
■
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. Par-
ticular 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 dis-
played abnormally, or objects, such as a
wall, may not be detected.
●
When a sensor or the area around a sen-
sor is extremely hot or cold.
●
On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●
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
●
A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray
or heavy rain.
●
If objects draw too close to the sensor.
●
When a pedestrian is wearing clothing
that does not reflect ultrasonic waves (ex.
skirts with gathers or frills).
●
When objects that are not perpendicular
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, motorcycle,
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
sensor is installed, such as a towing eye-
let, bumper protector (an additional trim
strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow
●
If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-
ered 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 possibility of a
collision
In some situations, such as the following, the
system may operate even though there is no
possibility of a collision.
●
When driving on a narrow road
●
When driving toward a banner, flag,
low-hanging branch or boom barrier
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toll gates and parking lots)
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When there is a rut or hole in the surface
of the road
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When driving on a metal cover (grating),
such as those used for drainage ditches
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When driving up or down a steep slope
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If a sensor is hit by a large amount of
water, such as when driving on a flooded
road
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There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on
a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will
resolve this problem.)
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A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray
or heavy rain
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When driving in inclement weather such
as fog, snow or a sandstorm
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When strong winds are blowing
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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
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If the front of the vehicle is raised or low-
ered 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 parking
garages, construction sites, etc.
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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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If a battery terminal has been discon-
nected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized. To initial-
ize the system, drive the vehicle straight
ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed of
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.
Additionally, for vehicles with the Parking
Support Brake function, turn the steering
wheel fully to the left and right with the vehi-
cle stopped.
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Driving
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Detection range of the sensors
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.
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Buzzer operation and approximate
distance to object
A buzzer sounds when the sensors are
operating. When 2 or more objects are
detected simultaneously, the buzzer
sounds for the nearest object.
Buzzer: Sounds intermittently
*
Front center sensor: Approximately 3.3 ft.
(100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Rear center sensor: Approximately 4.9 ft.
(150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Buzzer: Sounds in short intervals
*
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45
cm)
Buzzer: Sounds in extremely short
intervals
*
Approximately 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30
cm)
Buzzer: Sounds continuously
Less than approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
*
: The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle
approaches an object.
Automatic buzzer mute function: After a
buzzer begins sounding, if the distance
between the vehicle and the detected
System detection range
A
B
C
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object does not become shorter, the
buzzer will be muted automatically.
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: If equipped
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function
*
The RCTA function uses the BSM
rear side radar sensors installed
behind the rear bumper. This func-
tion is intended to assist the driver
in checking areas that are not easily
visible when backing up.
WARNING
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Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
tem
There is a limit to the degree of recogni-
tion accuracy and control performance
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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To ensure the system can operate
properly
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