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When the following conditions are sa tisfied, the function operates.
When the lane departure alert function operates, lane lines is dis-
played on the multi-information display. ( P. 232)
● When the LDA is on. ( P. 230)
● When the vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or
more.
● When the system recognizes white (yellow) lane markers.
● When the lane width is more than approximately 8.2 ft. (2.5 m).
● When turn signal lever is not operating.
● When driving on a straight road or through a curve with a radius of
more than approximately 328 ft. (100 m)
● When a system abnormality is not detected. ( P. 233)
In any of the following cases, the lane departure alert function will be
temporarily canceled. When the cond itions, in which the cancelation
occurred improves, the functi on will resume operations.
● The vehicle speed deviates from the operating ranges of the func-
tion
● The turn signal lever is operated
● When the lane markers cannot be recognized while driving
● Immediately after the lane departure alert operates
The lane departure alert function w ill not operate again for a several
seconds after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the
lane again.
Operating conditions for the function
Temporary cancelation of the function
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When the inside of both lane lines
turn white:
Indicates that both right and left
lane markers are recognized.
If the vehicle deviates from the traf-
fic lane, the lane display on the
side the vehicle has deviated from
will flash in amber. ( P. 230)
When the inside of either lane line
turns white:
Indicates that the lane marker on
the white-marked side is recog-
nized.
If the vehicle deviates from the side
of a lane with recognized lane
markers, the lane line will flash in
amber. (P. 230)
When the inside of both lane lines
are black:
Indicates that no lane markers are
recognized or the LDA is tempo-
rarily canceled.
Indication on the multi-information display
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■LDA indicator
Even if the LDA switch is pressed, when the LDA indicator does not come on
the system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
■ Alert buzzer for lane departure alert
Depending on the audio system sound level or air conditioning fan noise
while the audio system or air conditioning system is in use, it may be difficult
to hear the alert buzzer.
■ After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LDA may not be available and a warning message will be displayed for a
while after driving has started. When the temperature in the cabin decreases
and the temperature around the camera sensor ( P. 229) becomes suitable
for its operation, turn the LDA switch on again after a short time.
■ If there are lane markers on only one side of the vehicle
The lane departure alert will not operate for the side on which lane markers
could not be recognized.
■ Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the camera sensor may be unable to recognize
lane markers causing the lane departure alert function to operate incorrectly.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or
if a shadow covers the lane markers
● When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a toll booth, a
crossing or before a ticket checkpoint
● When the lane markers are broken, Botts’ dots (raised pavement markers)
or stones
● When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
● When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall,
standing water, etc.
● When the lane markers are yellow (These may be more difficult for the sys-
tem to recognize compared to white markers.)
● When the lane markers are on a curb, etc.
● When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
● When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
● When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the
entrance to or exit from a tunnel
● When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly
into the camera lens
● When driving on roads that are branching or merging
● When driving on winding roads or roads that are uneven
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●When driving on rough or unpaved roads
● When driving on a sharp curve
● When lane markers are extremely narrow or extremely wide
● When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy load
or improper tire inflation pressure
● When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
extremely short
● When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when
driving on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
● When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses,
or when the headlights are misaligned
■ When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, such as snow tires, etc., sufficient performance
may not be maintainable.
■ Warning messages for the LDA
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform t\
he
driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message is sh\
own on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
Also, even if a warning message is displayed, it will not impede normal driv-
ing.
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Rear view monitor system
The rear view image is displayed when the shift lever is in R and the
power switch is in ON mode.
The rear view monitor system will be deactivated when the shift lever is in
any position other than R.
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the view behind the veh icle with fixed guide lines on
the screen while backing up, for example while parking.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples,
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the
screen.
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■Screen description
The rear view monitor system screen will be displayed if the shift
lever is shifted to R while the power switch is in ON mode.
Vehicle width extension guide line
Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
Vehicle center guide line
This lines indicate the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Distance guide line
Displays a point approximately 0.5 m (1.5 ft.) (red) from the edge of the
bumper.
Distance guide line
Displays a point approximately 1 m (3 ft.) (blue) from the edge of the
bumper.
Using the rear view monitor system
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■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.
The image adjustment proce-
dure for the rear view monitor
system screen is the same as
the procedure for adjusting the
screen. (P. 284)
• The area displayed on the
screen may vary according to
vehicle orientation conditions.
• Objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under
the bumper cannot be dis-
played.
• 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 displayed on the monitor.
Rear view monitor system precautions
Corners of bumper
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WARNING
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to visually check all
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
● The instructions given are only guide lines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or emergency tires
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visually check
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceed-
ing.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed
on the screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances. ( P. 240)