2012 TOYOTA SIENNA Owners Manual

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Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the area behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is
displayed in reverse on the screen. This reversed image is a similar
image to the one on the inside rear view mirror.
The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift lever is
in the R position.
If the shift lever is shifted out of
R, the screen returns to the
previous one.

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■Displayed area
The area covered by the camera is lim-
ited. Objects that are close to either cor-
ner of the bumper or under the bumper
cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may
vary depending on vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
Corners of bumper

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■Rear view monitor system camera
■ Smear effect
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to see the images on the screen, even
when the system is functioning correctly.
• The vehicle is in a dark area, such as
at night.
• The temperature near the lens is extremely high or low.
• Water droplets are on the camera lens or humidity is high, such as when it
rains.
• Foreign matter, such as snow and mud, adheres to the camera lens.
• The sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens.
• When the camera is used under fluo- rescent lights, sodium lights, mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illumi-
nated areas may appear to flicker.
• If the lens is scratched.
If a bright light, such as sunlight reflected
off the vehicle body, is picked up by the
camera, a smear effect
* characteristic to
the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect – A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light is picked up
by the camera; when transmitted by
the camera, the light source appears to
have a vertical streak above and below
it.

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■Driving precautions
When the grade behind the vehicle
slopes up sharply, objects appear to be
farther away than they actually are.
When the grade behind the vehicle
slopes down sharply, objects appear to
be closer than they actually are.

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■Setting the rear view monitor system displays
Vehicles with navigation system
 “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
Vehicles without navigation system
 P. 259
When any part of the vehicle sags due to
the number of passengers or the distribu-
tion of the load, there is a margin of error
between the guide lines on the screen
and the actual distance/course on the
road.

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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries:
● Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the back door is open.
■ Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
● If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting
angle may have changed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
● Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If the camera lens is extremely dirty, wash
with a mild cleanser and rinse.
● The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly
distorted when the system is cold.
● When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the
camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunction.
● Do not scrub the lens strongly or polish the lens using stiff brushes or
abrasive cleansers. Doing so could scratch the lens and affect the image.
● Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or glass coat to
adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible.

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h eavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road
surfaces by controlling steering performance.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
P. 333
■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
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When the Enhanced VSC/TRAC systems are operatingIf the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or if any of the drive wheels
spins, the slip indicator light
flashes to indicate that the
Enhanced VSC/TRAC systems
are operating.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
■Active Torque Control 4WD (AWD models only)
Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to AWD (All-Wheel Drive)
according to driving conditions, helping to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions where the system will switch to AWD
are when cornering, going uphill, star ting off or accelerating, and when
the road surface is slippery due to snow or rain etc.
■ VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics In tegrated Management) (if
equipped)
Provides integrated control of the ABS, brake assist, TRAC, VSC, hill-
start assist control, and EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling the brakes and engine output
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
P. 336