2016 TOYOTA RAV4 sensor

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Intuitive parking assist∗
Front corner sensors (if
equipped)
Front center sensors (if
equipped)
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
4 sensor type
Press the switch.
When on, the indicator light comes
on to inform the driver that the sys-
tem 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 or displays, and a
buzzer. Always check the surroundi ng area when using this sys-
tem.
Types of sensors
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Turning intuitive parking assist on/off

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8 sensor type
Press or of the meter control switches and select on
the multi-information display.
Press or of the meter control switches and select ,
and then press .
The will be displayed to inform the driver that the system is opera-
tional.
When the sensors detect an obstacle, the following indicator or dis-
plays inform the driver of the po sition and distance to the obstacle.
Intuitive parking assist i ndicator (4 sensor type)
Vehicle indicator
Rear corner indicator
Rear center indicator
Multi-information display (8 sensor type)
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Display
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■Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Indicator*1Display*2Insert
display
Approximate distance to obstacle
Front corner
sensor / front
center sensorRear corner sen-
sor / rear center sensor
*1
(blinking slowly)(continu- ous)(blinking slowly)
Front center
sensor:
3.3 ft. (100 cm)
to 1.6 ft. (50 cm)Rear center
sensor:
4.9 ft. (150 cm)
to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
(blinking)(continu- ous)(blinking)
1.6 ft. (50 cm) to
1.3 ft. (40 cm)
Rear corner
sensor:
1.8 ft. (55 cm) to
1.3 ft. (40 cm)
Rear center
sensor:
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
(blinking rapidly)(continu- ous)(blinking rapidly)
1.3 ft. (40 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear corner
sensor:
1.3 ft. (40 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear center
sensor:
1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.1 ft. (35 cm)
(continu- ous)(blinking*3
or continu- ous
*4)
(continu- ous)
Less than
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear corner
sensor:
Less than
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
Rear center
sensor:
Less than
1.1 ft. (35 cm)

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*1: 4 sensor type
*2: The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations. ( →P. 278)
*3: Multi-information display (with color display)
*4: Navigation system or multimedia system screen
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Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle
A buzzer sounds when t he sensors are operating.
● The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approac hes an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the
obstacle, the buzzer so unds continuously.
• Front corner sensors: A pproximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
• Front center sensors: Ap proximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
• Rear corner sensors: Approximately 1.0 ft. (30 cm)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 1.1 ft. (35 cm)
● When 2 or more obstacles ar e detected simultaneously, the
buzzer system responds to the nearest obstacle. If one or both
come within the above distanc es, the beep will repeat a long
tone, followed by fast beeps.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 1.8 ft. (55 cm)
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
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.
*: If equipped
Detection range of the sensors
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You can change the buzzer sound volume and the screen operating
conditions.
Vehicles with Entune Audio
Press the “SETUP” button.
Select “Vehicle” on the screen.
Select “TOYOTA Park Assi st Settings” on the screen.
Select the desired item.
Vehicles with Entune Audio Pl us or Entune Premium Audio with
Navigation
Press the “APPS” button.
Select “Setup” on the screen.
Select “Vehicle” on the screen.
Select “TOYOTA Park Assi st Settings” on the screen.
Select the desired item.
● The buzzer sound volume can be adjusted.
● On or off can be selected for intuitive parking assist display.
● Front or rear center sensors display and tone indication can be set.
■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when
●Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart \
key sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system).
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
● Front center sensors:
• The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart \
key sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system).
• The shift lever is in a position other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
● Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart \
key sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with
smart key system).
• The shift lever is in R.
Setting up intuitive parking assist
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■Intuitive parking assist display
When an obstacle is detected while the Toyota parking assist monitor is in
use, the warning indicator will appear in the top right or left of the screen even
if the display setting has been set to off.
■ Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s
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 the sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve
this problem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.) In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an
abnormal display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The 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.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• Towing eyelets are installed.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved 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.
● The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay par-
ticular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of
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●The following situations may occur during use:
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection
distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.
• There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and indicator. Even at slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come
within the sensor’s detection areas before the indicator comes on and the
warning beep sounds.
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when approached, even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air flow noise of the air conditioning system.
■ When the system malfunctions
4 sensor type
● If the vehicle indicator remains on while the rear corner and rear center indi-
cators flash and the malfunction beep sounds for approximately 7 seconds,
have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● If the vehicle indicator and the rear corner and rear center indicators flash
and the malfunction beep sounds for approximately 7 seconds, clean the
sensors with soft cloth.
8 sensor type
A message is displayed on the multi-information display: →P. 628
■ Customization
Setting of buzzer volume can be changed.
(Customizable features
→P. 701)
■ Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

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WARNING
■When using 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 mov-
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 install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.
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.
● If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
● If the bumper collides with something.
4 sensor type
● The rear corner and center indicators flash, and a beep sounds when no
obstacles are detected.
● If the rear corner and center indicators show continuously without a beep.
● If a indicator error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even when there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it
is likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.
8 sensor type
● The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a beep sounds
when no obstacles are detected.
● If the display shows continuously without a beep.
● If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even when 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.