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■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises
such as high audio volume.
■ When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons,\
warn-
ing messages will be displayed:
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the bumper.
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
If a message continues to be displayed, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ Certification for the B lind Spot Monitor system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: OAYSRR2A
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Applicable law : Canada 310
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Frequency bands : 24.05 - 24.25GHz
Output power : less than 20 milliwatts
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
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■The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when
●The BSM main switch is set to on
● Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
■ The Blind Spot Monitor function will detect a vehicle when
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
● Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■ Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a
vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types
of vehicles and/or objects:
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.
*
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
*
●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 324
General maintenance ........... 319
Maintenance data ................. 424
Maintenance requirements ... 317
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 318
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 386
Master warning light................ 389
Meter ........................................... 79 Indicators ................................ 77
Instrument panel light control................................... 80
Meters ..................................... 79
Multi-information display ......... 82
Warning lights ......................... 75
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Vanity mirrors........................ 283
Moon roof ................................. 138 Jam protection function......... 139
Operation .............................. 138
Multi-information display .......... 82
Cruise control........................ 233
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 220
Language ................................ 85
Switching the display .............. 83
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 394 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 79
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 426
Opener
Hood ..................................... 326
Trunk .................................... 103
Outer foot lights ...................... 270
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind spot monitor ................. 237
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 133
Mirror position memory ......... 121
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 262
Overheating, Engine ............... 417
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