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Types of sensors
Toyota parking assist-sensor switch
Turns Toyota parking assist-
sensor on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.
Toyota parking assist-sensor
: 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 multi-information display
and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using
this system.
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors
Front side sensorsRear corner sensors
Back sensors1
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When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi
information display depending on the position and distance to the
obstacle.
Front corner sensor and front
side sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Back sensor operation
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approxi-
mate distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
Corner sensors
Display
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The distance display and buzzer
Approximate distance to
obstacleMulti-information
displayBuzzer
50 to 37.5 cm
(1.6 to 1.2 ft.)Medium
37.5 to 25 cm
(1.2 to 0.8 ft.)Fast
Less than 25 cm
(0.8 ft.)Continuous

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Front side sensors
Center sensors
Approximate distance to
obstacleMulti-information
displayBuzzer
Less than 25 cm
(0.8 ft.)Continuous
Approximate distance to
obstacleMulti-information
displayBuzzer
Front: 100 to 55 cm
(3.3 to 1.8 ft.)
Rear: 150 to 55 cm
(4.9 to 1.8 ft.)Slow
55 to 42.5 cm
(1.8 to 1.4 ft.)Medium
42.5 to 30 cm
(1.4 to 1.0 ft.)Fast
Less than 30 cm
(1.0 ft.)Continuous

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Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)
Approximately 25 cm (0.8 ft.)
Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
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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Sensor detection information
Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where
this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• 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
vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelet is installed.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be
closer than they are.
The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of
your vehicle
If a message is displayed
P. 599

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CAUTION
Caution when using the Toyota parking assist-sensor
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 10 km/h (6 mph).
Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
Notes on the Toyota parking assist-sensor
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, it will affect the sensors and may
result in a system failure.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.

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Simple-IPA (Simple-Intelligent Parking
Assist)
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: If equipped
Simple-IPA is a system that assists parallel parking operations.
When parking between two parked vehicles or in the space
behind one parked vehicle, the sensors installed on the sides of
the front bumper are utilized and a space which the vehicle can
be parked in is detected. Parking operations are then assisted
by automatic operation of the steering wheel.
Detecting allowable parking space
Parking the vehicle in a detected parking space
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Turning the steering wheel to park in the target parking space*
Parking in the target parking space is complete*
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: The steering wheel is operated automatically.
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When the rear Toyota parking
assist-sensor’s warning buzzer
sounds continuously, com-
pletely stop the vehicle immedi-
ately.
The multi-information display will
change when the warning buzzer
starts sounding continuously.
Except hybrid model: Shift the shift lever to D (Multidrive), E, M
(multi-mode manual transmission) or 1 (manual transmission).
Hybrid model: Shift the shift position to D.
While the steering wheel is turning, keep the vehicle at a complete stop.
When the steering wheel stops turning, move the vehicle forward slowly
while checking the safety of the area in front of the vehicle.
When the front Toyota parking
assist-sensor’s warning buzzer
sounds continuously, com-
pletely stop the vehicle immedi-
ately.
The multi-information display will
change when the warning buzzer
starts sounding continuously.
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