2017 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Owners Manual

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Multi-information display
The BSM function/RCTA function can be turned on/off. ( →P. 346)
The RCTA function is available when the BSM function is on.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
BSM function:
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors
or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view
mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever
is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator
will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator
When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi-
nates
Monitor screen display (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehic\
le is
detected, the RCTA icon ( →P. 353) for the detected side will be displayed
on the monitor screen. This illustration shows an example of a vehicle
approaching from the left at the rear of the vehicle.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehic\
le is
detected, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately 1
second immediately after the BSM function is operated to turn the system
on.
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Use the meter control switches to select on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Choose “BSM” using , and then press .
Choose “BSM” or “RCTA” using , and then press .
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ RCTA buzzer hearing
RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio vol-
ume.
■ When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailabl e” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
Water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of
bumper. ( →P. 347)
Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area
bumper should return it to normal.
Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or cold
weather.
■ When “Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunction” is shown on the multi-
information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or voltage abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■ Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off
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WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.
● Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of it
has become disconnected.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
● Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
● Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on the
rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow,
the Blind Spot Monitor may not operate
and a warning message ( →P. 346) will be
displayed. In this situation, clear off the
dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the
operation conditions of the BSM function
( → P. 350) satisfied for approximately 10
minutes. If the warning message does not
disappear, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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The BSM function uses radar sensor s to detect the following vehicles
traveling in adjacent lanes and advise s the driver of the presence of
such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the out-
side rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapi dly from behind in areas that are
not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
BSM function
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The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is: Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of
the vehicle
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: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle cannot be detected.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper
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: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the out-
side rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.
BSM function detection areas
WARNING
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the
driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the
Blind Spot Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change
lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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■The BSM function is operational when
The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met:
●The BSM function is on.
● The shift lever is in a position other than R.
● The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).
■ The BSM function will detect a vehicle when
The BSM function will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the fol-
lowing situations:
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
● Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■ Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
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●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi cles and similar stationary objects
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●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle*
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: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may
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■Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly
●The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situa-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle
is changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and
the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle
• When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the
vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the BSM function is turned on
● Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane,
and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the
detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the vehicle

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse.
It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of
the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehi-
cle’s existence through fl ashing the outside rear view mirror indicators
and sounding a buzzer.
RCTA function
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