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Driving
■Detection range of the sensorsApproximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
The diagram shows the detec-
tion range of the sensors. Note
that the sensors may not be
able to detect obstacles that are
extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.
■Intuitive parking assist can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position and the shift lever is in R.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is in R.
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■Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s
rear bumper.
● Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances where
this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve
this problem.)
• A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)
• 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 radio antenna.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.
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CAUTION
■Caution when using the intuitive parking assist
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 6 mph (10 km/h).
● The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When revers-
ing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially the sides of the
vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to control the vehicle’s
speed.
● Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
■When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due t\
o a
sensor malfunction etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.
●A beep does not sound when you turn the main switch on.
● The corner and center indicators flash, and a beep sounds when no obsta-
cles are detected.
● If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
● If the bumper collides with something.
● If the corner and center indicators show continuously without a beep.
● If a indicator error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.
■ 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 malfunctioning.
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18ACC7.5
Power outlets, audio system, outside rear
view mirrors, main body ECU, clock,
electric current sensor
19PA N E L7.5
VSC OFF switch, instrument cluster (indi-
cators and warning lights), BSM main
switch, all-wheel drive lock switch, wind-
shield wiper de-icer switch, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, intuitive parking assist
ECU, seat heater switches, power out-
lets, power back door switches, air condi-
tioning system switches, rear window
defogger switch, audio system, cup
holder light, steering switches, driver
module switch
20TA I L10Parking lights, tail lights, license plate
lights, side marker lights, fog lights
21EPS-IG5Electric power steering
22ECU-IG NO.110
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system
ECU, steering sensor, instrument cluster
(indicators and warning lights), shift con-
trol switch
23ECU-IG NO.25
Main body ECU, wireless remote control,
shift lock system ECU, smart key system,
moon roof ECU, audio system, power
back door ECU, tire pressure warning
system, LDA system, Blind Spot Monitor
system
24HTR-IG7.5
Air conditioning system ECU, air condi-
tioning system switches, rear window
defogger switch
25S-HTR LH10Left-hand seat heater
26S-HTR RH10Right-hand seat heater
27IGN7.5
Fuel pump, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, stop lights, steering lock system
ECU
FuseAmpereCircuit
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When trouble arises
■Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC”
(engine off) or the “ON” (engine running) position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY
(engine off) or IGNITION ON (engine running) mode.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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*: The corner and center indicators flash after the indicator for the malfunc-tioning sensor flashes and the vehicle indicator turns off while the buzzer
sounds for approximately 7 seconds.
(Flashes in
yellow for 15 seconds.)Smart key system indicator light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist indicator (warning buzzer)* (if
equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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When trouble arises
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system warning light
(if equipped)
When the light blinks:
The system has been over-
loaded and front-wheel drive
has been automatically
engaged.Drop your speed or stop the
vehicle until the light stops
blinking. (Do not stop the
engine.)
When the light comes on:
Malfunction in the Dynamic
Torque Control AWD system.Have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (warning
buzzer)
*4 (if equipped)
Indicates that the intuitive
parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice.Clean the sensors.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (if equipped)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
• Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (AWD models)
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control
• EPS
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped) • Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)