2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual (in English)

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Corner sensors
Obstacle detection range
Approx. 45 cm (1.5 ft.)
Approx. 160 cm (5.3 ft.)
The detection area of the sensors
is shown to the left. If obstacles
move too close to the sensors,
they will not be detected.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.
Distance shown as Buzzer
45 to 37.5 cm (1.5 to 1.2 ft.) Medium
37.5 to 25 cm (1.2 to 0.8 ft.) Short
Less than 25 cm (0.8 ft.) Continuous

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The Toyota parking assist-sensor can be operated when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, and the
shift lever is in the “R” position.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position, and the shift lever is in the “R”
position.
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. (Wiping the sensor will resolve
this problem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the sensor will resolve this problem.)
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• When driving on bumpy, sloped or gravel roads, or over grass.
• If there is something producing ultrasonic waves nearby, such as
another vehicle’s horn, motorcycle engine noise, air braking sound
from heavy-duty vehicles, or another vehicle using the park assist sys-
tem.
• In heavy rain, or if water is splashed on the sensors.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• If a commercial fender pole or radio antenna is installed.
• If moving towards a high curb or a curb corner.
• If towing eyelet is installed on your vehicle.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• 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.

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The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles.
• Thin objects such as wire, fencing or rope.
• Objects that absorb sound waves, such as cotton or snow.
• Objects with sharp corners.
• Low objects.
• Objects where the upper section projects out over the lower section.
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 install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.
NOTICE
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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Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the view behind the vehicle while reversing. The image is
displayed in reverse on the screen. This allows the image to appear
in the same manner as that of the rear view mirror.
Vehicles with a “touch screen”
Refer to the ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a “touch screen”
Rear view image is displayed
on the inside rear view mirror
when the shift lever is in “R”.
This reversed image is a simi-
lar image to the one on the
inside rear view mirror.
If you move the lever out of
“R”, the screen is turned off.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Rear view monitor guide lines
Guide lines are displayed on the screen.
Guide lines shown differ from those shown on the actual screen.
Vehicle width extension guide line (blue)
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle width extension.
Distance guide line (blue)
This line indicates a position on the ground about 1 m (3 ft.) behind on the
ground of the rear bumper of your vehicle.
Distance guide line (red)
This line indicates a position on the ground about 0.5 m (1.5 ft.) behind on
the ground of the rear bumper of your vehicle.
Vehicle center guide lines (blue)
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

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The rear view monitor system can be operated when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, and the
shift lever is in the “R” position.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position, and the shift lever is in the “R”
position.
Switching the screen
When using the rear view monitor system
The anti-glare function of the inside rear view mirror will be canceled.
Automatic shut off
The display will be turned off automatically after 5 minutes.
When the screen is displayed, press the
“AUTO” button on the inside rear view
mirror to switch the screen ON/OFF
mode.
Screen ON mode: Green indicator comes
on.
Screen OFF mode: Amber indicator
comes on.

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Displayed area
Driving precautions
The area covered by the camera is lim-
ited. Objects which are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
The camera uses a special lens.
The distance of the image that appears
on the screen differs from the actual dis-
tance.
Corners of bumper
When the grade behind the vehicle
slopes up sharply, objects appear to be
farther away than they actually are.

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When the grade behind the vehicle
slopes down sharply, objects appear to
be closer than they actually are.
The distance that appears on the screen
between three-dimensional objects (such
as vehicles) and flat surfaces (such as
the road) and the actual distance differ as
follows.
In reality, C = A < B (C and A are equally
far away; B is farther than C and A). How-
ever, on the screen, the situation appears
to be A < B < C.
On the screen, it appears that a truck is
parking about 0.5 m (1.5 ft.) away. How-
ever, in reality if you back up to point A,
you will hit the truck.