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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
While driving on a road that has lane markers, this system recognizes
the lane markers using a camera as a sensor to alert the driver when
the vehicle deviates from its lane.
If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it alerts
the driver using beeping and indi cations on the instrument cluster.
Camera sensor
: If equipped
Summary of function

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■Temporary cancelation of the LDA system
If any of the following occurs, the LDA system will be temporarily canceled.
The function will resume after the necessary operating conditions have
returned.
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA system.
● The turn signal lever is operated.
● When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving.
● When the lane departure warning function is activated.
The lane departure warning function will not operate again for a several sec-
onds after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the lane again.
■ The lane departure warning
It may be difficult to hear the sensory warning depending on the road condi-
tions.
■ After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LDA system may not be available and the LDA indicator comes on in yel-
low for a while after driving has started.
When the temperature in the cabin decreases and the temperature around
the camera sensor ( P. 245) becomes suitable for its operation, the func-
tions will begin to operate.
■ Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, the LDA system may not operate, or it may not be
possible to ensure adequate performance. Also, the camera sensor may be
unable to recognize lane markers causing the lane departure warning func-
tion to operate incorrectly. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a
crossing or before a ticket checkpoint
● When driving on a sharp curve
● When lane markers are extremely narrow or extremely wide
● When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy load
or improper tire inflation pressure
● When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
extremely short
● When the lane markers are yellow (these may be more difficult for the sys-
tem to recognize compared to white markers.)
● When the lane markers are broken, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker”
or stones
● When the lane markers are on a curb etc.
● When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to or incorr ect operation of the LDA system
● Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
● Do not modify the suspension or replace it with non-genuine parts.
● Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install
a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.).
● If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Camera sensor ( P. 245)
Observe the following to ensure that the LDA system functions correctly.
● Keep the windshield clean at all times.
Performance could be affected if the windshield is dirty, or if raindrops,
condensation or ice are adhering to the windshield.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Do not install an antenna in front of the camera lens.
● If the windshield is fogged up, use the windshield defogger to remove fog
from the windshield.
When it is cold, using the heater with air blowing to the feet may allow the
upper part of the windshield to fog up. This will have a negative effect on
the images.
●Do not attach a sticker or other items to
the windshield near the camera sensor.

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NOTICE
●Do not scratch the camera lens, or let it get dirty.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, be careful not to get any glass
cleaner etc. on the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
For lens repair, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or
remove it. The direction of the camera sensor is precisely adjusted.
● Do not subject the camera sensor to strong impact or force, and do not
disassemble the camera sensor.
● Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Intuitive parking assist
■Types of sensorsRear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Intuitive parking assist switch
Turns intuitive parking assist
on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.
: 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 indicator and a buzzer.
Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
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When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approxi-
mate distance to the obstacle are indicated and the buzzer sounds.
■Intuitive parking assist indicator
Vehicle indicator
Rear corner indicators
Rear center indicator
■Sensor operation and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehicle approaches an obstacle, as
shown by the following table.
When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the buzzer sys-
tem responds to the nearest obstacle.
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
The indicator and buzzer
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Approximate distance to obstacleIndicator and buzzer
1.6 ft. (50 cm) to 1.3 ft. (40 cm)Intermittent
1.3 ft. (40 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)Fast intermittent
Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm)Continuously
Approximate distance to obstacleIndicator and buzzer
4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)Intermittent
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)Fast intermittent
1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.1 ft. (35 cm)Very fast intermittent
Less than 1.1 ft. (35 cm)Continuously

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■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.