2016 TOYOTA TACOMA parking sensors

2204-5. Using the driving support systems
Intuitive parking assist
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Turns the intuitive parking assist
on/off
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 multi-information display
and buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this
system.
Types of sensors
1
2
Intuitive parking assist switch

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Driving
When the sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approx-
imate distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
■Intuitive parking assist display
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
■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 zone.
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensor
The distance display and buzzer
1
2
Approximate distance to obstacleDisplay and buzzer
2.8 ft. (85 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)Intermittent
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.3 ft. (40 cm)Fast intermittent
Less than 1.3 ft. (40 cm)Continuously
Approximate distance to obstacleDisplay and buzzer
5.9 ft. (180 cm) to 3.3 ft. (100 cm)Intermittent
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.5 ft. (75 cm)Fast intermittent
2.5 ft. (75 cm) to 1.6 ft. (50 cm)Very fast intermittent
Less than 1.6 ft. (50 cm)Continuously

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Driving
■The 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.
■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 the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. 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.)
• 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 radio antenna.
• 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 the sensor to be closer
than they are.

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Driving
WARNING
■When using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failure 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 revers-
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 to a
sensor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.
●A beep does not sound when you turn the main switch on.
●The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a beep sounds
when no obstacles are detected.
●If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
●If the bumper collides with something.
●If the display shows continuously without a beep.
●If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if 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.

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Driving
■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when
●The BSM main switch is set to on.
●The shift lever is in R.
●Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
●Approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and
18 mph (28 km/h).
■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function will not
detect a vehicle
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following
types of vehicles and/or objects.
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle
*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not
function correctly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following conditions.
●When ice or mud, etc., is attached to the rear bumper
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
●When multiple vehicles approach continuously
●Shallow angle parking
●When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
●When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.
●Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
●Directly after the engine is started with the BSM main switch on
●When towing a trailer
●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles

5158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*7: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle
reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat
belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently
for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is sill unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
*8: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately
3 mph (5 km/h) or more.
*9: 2GR-FKS engine only
*10: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat
position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioners assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (P. 36)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.

5979-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Automatic light off system* (P. 203)
*: If equipped
■
Illumination (P. 385)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Intuitive parking assist* (P. 220)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 — O O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed30 seconds0 seconds
—O O 60 seconds
90 seconds
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
—O O
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
is offOn Off — — O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOn Off — — O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
*
On Off — — O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFar Near — O O
Buzzer Volume Level 3 Level 1 to 5 — O O
Display settingAll sensors
displayedDisplay off — O O
123

632Alphabetical index
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist) ....... 220
Parking brake ........................... 202
Operation .............................. 202
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 512
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 525
Parking lights ........................... 203
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs..... 492, 497
Wattage ................................ 578
Personal lights ......................... 386
Wattage ................................ 578
Power mode switch ................. 196
Power outlets ................... 408, 409
Power steering fluid ................ 457
Power windows........................ 145
Jam protection function......... 146
Operation .............................. 145
Window lock switch............... 145Radiator .................................... 456
Radio
*...................................... 298
Rear differential
lock system ........................... 250
Rear seat
Adjustment precautions ........ 133
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 55
Cleaning ............................... 437
Folding down ........................ 131
Head restraints ..................... 134
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 131
Rear side marker lights........... 203
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 495
Wattage ................................ 578
Rear step bumper .................... 120
Rear turn signal lights ............ 201
Replacing light bulbs ............ 495
Turn signal lever ................... 201
Wattage ................................ 578
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 140
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear view monitor system ...... 226
Refueling .................................. 211
Capacity................................ 570
Fuel types ............................. 570
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 213
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