2015 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Owners Manual

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When driving
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying guide
lines and an image of the view behind the vehicle while backing up,
for example while parking.
The screen illustrations used in th is text are intended as examples,
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the
screen.
Vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio (Mul-
timedia system types: P. 318)
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with Entune Audio (Multimedia system types: P. 318)
The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift position
is in R and the engine switch
is in the “ON” position.
The rear view monitor system
will be deactivated when the
shift lever is in any position
other than R.

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Using the rear view monitor system■ Screen description
Vehicle width guide lines
The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight
up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
Vehicle center guide lines
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Distance guide line
The line shows points approximately 1.5 f t. (0.5 m) (red) from the center of
the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
The line shows distance behind the vehicle, a point approximately 3 ft.
(1 m) (blue) from the edge of the bumper.

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Rear view monitor system precautions
■ Area displayed on screen
The rear view monitor system
displays an image of the view
from the bumper of the rear area
of the vehicle.
To adjust the image on the rear
view monitor system screen.
( P. 328)
• The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to vehicle ori-
entation conditions.
• Objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the
screen.
• The camera uses a special lens.
The distance of the image that
appears on the screen differs
from the actual distance.
• Items which are located higher than the camera may not be dis-
played by the monitor.
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■Rear view monitor system camera
The camera for the rear view
monitor system is located as
shown in the illustration.
● Using the camera
If the camera lens becomes dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image.
If water droplets, snow or mud adhere to the lens, rinse it with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If the lens is extremely dirty, wash
it with a mild cleanser and rinse.

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■Differences between the screen and the actual road
The distance guide lines and the v ehicle width guide lines may not
actually be parallel with the divi ding lines of the parking space,
even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distances between the vehicl e width guide lines and the left
and right dividing lines of the parking space may not be equal,
even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually.
The distance guide lines give a distance guide for flat road sur-
faces. In any of the following situations, there is a margin of error
between the fixed guide lines on the screen and the actual dis-
tance/course on the road.
● When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply
The distance guide lines will
appear to be closer to the vehicle
than the actual distance.
Because of this, objects will
appear to be farther away than
they actually are. In the same
way, there will be a margin of
error between the guidelines and
the actual distance/course on the
road.

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●When the ground behind the vehicle slopes down sharply
The distance guide lines will
appear to be further from the
vehicle than the actual distance.
Because of this, objects will
appear to be closer than they
actually are. In the same way,
there will be a margin of error
between the guidelines and the
actual distance/course on the
road.
● When any part of the vehicle sags
When any part of the vehicle
sags due to the number of pas-
sengers or the distribution of the
load, there is a margin of error
between the fixed guide lines on
the screen and the actual dis-
tance/course on the road.
■ When approaching three-dimensional objects
The distance guide lines are displayed according to flat surfaced
objects (such as the road). It is not possible to determine the posi-
tion of three-dimensional objects (such as vehicles) using the dis-
tance guide lines. When approaching a three-dimensional object
that extends outward (such as the flatbed of a truck), be careful of
the following.
A margin of error

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●Distance guidelines
Visually check the surroundings
and the area behind the vehicle.
On the screen, it appears that a
truck is parked at point . How-
ever, in reality if you back up to
point , you will hit the truck. On
the screen, it appears that is
closest and is furthest away.
However, in reality, the distance
to and is the same, and
is farther than and .
■ Vehicle width guide lines
Visually check the surroundings
and the area behind the vehicle.
In the case shown below, the
truck appears to be outside of
the vehicle width guide lines and
the vehicle does not look as if it
hits the truck. However, the rear
body of the truck may actually
cross over the vehicle width
guide lines. In reality if you back
up as guided by the vehicle width
guide lines, the vehicle may hit
the truck.

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Things you should know■ If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely
cause and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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
• There are scratches on the cam- era
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera
• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury
lights, etc. If this happens due
to these causes, it
does not indicate a
malfunction.
Back up while visu-
ally checking the
vehicle’s surround-
ings. (Use the moni-
tor again once
conditions have
been improved.)
To adjust the image
on the rear view
monitor system
screen. (
P. 328)
The image
is blurry Dirt or foreign matter (such as
water droplets, snow, mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera. 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
alignment The camera or surrounding area
has received a strong impact. Have the vehicle
inspected by your
Toyota dealer.