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For safety and security
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The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and other
kinds of repeated impacts or vibrations. The vehicle is parked in a place where
extreme vibrations or noises occur, such
as in a parking garage.
Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,
causing the vehicle to receive repeated
impacts or vibrations.
NOTICE
To ensure the intrusion sensor function correctly
Installing accessories other than genuine Toyota parts or leaving objects
between the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may reduce the
detection performance.
To ensure that the sensors operate
properly, do not touch or cover them.
Do not spray air fresheners or other
products directly into the sensor holes.

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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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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 using Simple-IPA continuously
When Simple-IPA is used continuously, the power steering may overheat
temporarily. It may deactivate or cancel Simple-IPA operation. In this case,
wait a few minutes before using Simple-IPA again.
Toyota parking assist-sensor operation during Simple-IPA operation
Even if the Toyota parking assist-sensor switch is turned off while Simple-IPA
is activated, the Toyota parking assist-sensor will keep operating. In this case,
when Simple-IPA operation is complete or canceled, the Toyota parking
assist-sensor will be deactivated.
Stop & Start system operation during Simple-IPA operation
The Stop & Start system does not operate during Simple-IPA operation. If the
Simple-IPA switch is turned on during Stop & Start system operation, Stop &
Start system operation will be canceled.
When the cabin temperature is high
The sensors may not work properly when the cabin temperature is high due
to parking the vehicle in the sun. Use Simple-IPA after the cabin cools down.
Sensors used by Simple-IPA
P. 330
CAUTION
Cautions regarding the use of Simple-IPA
Never depend on the Simple-IPA entirely when parking. The driver is
responsible for safety. Use caution, just as you would when parking any
vehicle.
Back up slowly, using the brake pedal to control the vehicle's speed.
If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles, obstacles, or people, depress the
brake pedal to stop the vehicle, and the disable the system.

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NOTICE
When using the Simple-IPA
Check that the parking space is suitable. (Width of the space, if there are
any obstacles, road surface condition, etc.)
Simple-IPA will not operate properly if the vehicle at the front or back of the
parking space moves, or if an obstacle enters the parking space after the
sensors have detected the parking space. Always check the surrounding
area during parking assist operation.
The sensors may not be able to detect curbs. The vehicle may drive onto
the curb depending on the situation, such as if a vehicle at the front or
back of the parking space has driven on the curb.
Check the surrounding area to prevent the tires and wheels from being
damaged.
The vehicle may not be able to be parked at a target parking space if the
vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is in R or reverses when the
shift lever is in a position other than R, such as when parking on a slope.
When reversing, reverse the vehicle
slowly to prevent the front end of the
vehicle from hitting an obstacle in the
front of the vehicle.
When reversing, reverse the vehicle
slowly to prevent the front end of the
vehicle from hitting the vehicle parked in
front of the parking space.

741Alphabetical index
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Paddle shift switches ...... 278, 283
Panoramic roof shade ............. 471
Parking assist sensors............ 330
Parking brake ........................... 298
Operation .............................. 298
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 603
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 603
Personal lights ......................... 442
Power outlets ........................... 463
Power steering ......................... 356
Warning light ......................... 588
Power switch ............................ 268
Power windows ........................ 220
Jam protection function ......... 221
Operation .............................. 220
Window lock switch ............... 220Radiator .................................... 507
Radio......................................... 404
Rear fog light ........................... 310
Replacing light bulb .............. 555
Switch ................................... 310
Rear personal lights ................ 443
Rear seat
Folding down ........................ 210
Rear turn signal lights............. 297
Replacing light bulbs............. 555
Turn signal lever ................... 297
Wattage ................................ 716
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 215
Outside rear view mirrors...... 217
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window defogger ............ 398
Rear window wiper .................. 316
Refueling .................................. 318
Capacity ................................ 703
Fuel types ............................. 703
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 320
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 529
Fuses .................................... 532
Light bulbs ............................ 555
Tires ...................................... 626
PR
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”