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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
CAUTION
●The instructions given are only guide-
lines. When and how much to turn the
steering wheel will vary according to
traffic conditions, road surface condi-
tions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of
this before using the parking assist sys-
tem.
● When parking, be sure to check that the
parking space will accommodate your
vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use system in the following
cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in
snow
• When using tire chains
• When the trunk is not closed com-
pletely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
● In low temperatures, the screen may
darken or the image may become faint.
The image could distort when the vehi-
cle is moving, or you may become
unable to see the image on the screen.
Be sure to visually check all around the
vehicle both directly and using the mir-
rors before proceeding.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position
of the guide lines displayed on the
screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The
distances between objects and pedestri-
ans that appear in the image displayed
on the screen will differ from the actual
distances. ( P.307)

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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
10When the vehicle is parallel with the
road or the shoulder, straighten the
steering wheel.
Check your surroundings visually and
with the mirrors, then back up using the
distance guide lines as a reference,
and stop.
When the vehicle is approximately in the
desired parking location, the parallel park-
ing assist is complete.
1Touch .
The steering wheel has been turned too
far, and the system cannot function.
Return the steering wheel to its original
position.
 If the message is displayed before the out-
line is positioned over the desired parking
space, it is likely that the vehicle is too far
away from the shoulder. Check that there
is a gap of approximately 3 ft. (1 m)
between your vehicle and the parked vehi-
cle.
 Normal mode
Narrow mode
If the engine switch is turned off when the
parking assist monitor is canceled with
narrow mode, the caution screen is dis-
played first when the parallel parking
assist is selected next time.
INFORMATION
● There is a possibility that parallel parking
guidance may not be given when back-
ing up at a very slow speed.
● If the trunk is opened, the parallel park-
ing assist will be discontinued halfway.
CANCELING PARALLEL
PARKING ASSIST
IF THE MESSAGE “Steering
wheel turned too far, please
return.” IS DISPLAYED
NARROW MODE
If the position the vehicle is to be
parked in is narrower than usual, nar-
row mode can be used.

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6. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the so-
lution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
IF YOU THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG
SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is difficult to seeThe vehicle is in a dark
area
 The temperature around
the lens is either high or low
 The outside temperature is
low
 There are water droplets on
the camera
 It is raining or humid
 Foreign matter (mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera
 Sunlight or headlights are
shining directly into the
camera
 The vehicle is under fluo-
rescent lights, sodium
lights, mercury lights etc.Back up while visually check-
ing the vehicle’s surround-
ings. (Use the monitor again
once conditions have been
improved.)
The procedure for adjusting
the picture quality of the park-
ing assist monitor is the same
as the procedure for adjusting
the navigation screen.
( P.32)
The image is blurryDirt or foreign matter (such as
water droplets, snow, mud
etc.) is adhering to the cam-
era.Rinse the camera lens with
water and wipe it clean with a
soft cloth.
Wash with a mild soap if the
dirt is stubborn.
The image is out of alignmentThe camera or surrounding
area has received a strong
impact.Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The guide lines are very far
out of alignmentThe camera position is out of
alignment.
The vehicle is tilted (there is
a heavy load on the vehicle,
tire pressure is low due to a
tire puncture, etc.)
 The vehicle is used on an
incline.Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
If this happens due to these
causes, it does not indicate a
malfunction. Back up while vi-
sually checking the vehicle’s
surroundings.
The estimated course lines
move even though the steer-
ing wheel is straightThere is a malfunction in the
signals being output by the
steering sensor.Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
Guide lines are not displayedThe trunk is open.Close the trunk.
If this does not resolve the
symptom, have the vehicle in-
spected by your Toyota deal-
er.