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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
● The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making t he decision when changing lanes
● The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
The Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen and indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor system can be turned on/off on the multi-informa-
tion display. When the system is set to on, the indicator illuminates on the
multi-information display. The Blind Spot Monitor function and the Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function are turned on/off simultaneously.
∗: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn
signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view
mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
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 left-hand rear seat.
Press or of the meter control switch and select on the
multi-information display.
Press or of the meter control switch and select , 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.
■ 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, the
BSM warning messages will be displayed: ( →P. 563, 565)
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor system on/off
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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, di rt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the hybrid syst em to the wheels. Pressing to
turn the system off may make it eas ier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release .
“Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information
display.
Press again to turn the system
back on.
■ Turning off the TRAC, VSC an d Trailer Sway Control systems
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, press and hold
for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
“Traction Control Turned Off” will be shown and the VSC OFF indicator light
will come on.
*
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*:On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-
collision brake braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will
come on and the message will be shown on the multi-information display.
( →P. 240)
■ When the message is displayed on th e multi-information display show-
ing that TRAC has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not
been pressed
TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
Disabling the TRAC system
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Audio system .................... 329
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 333
AUX port/USB port ............ 334
Basic audio operations...... 335
5-2. Setup Setup menu....................... 337
General settings ................ 338
Audio settings ................... 341
Display settings ................. 342
Voice settings.................... 344
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ............................. 345
List screen operation......... 346
Optimal use of the audio system ............................ 348
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation................. 349
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 351
CD player and disc information ...................... 352
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5-6. Using an external deviceiPod player operation ........ 358
USB memory device player operation .............. 363
Using the AUX port ........... 368
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 369
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 372
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time .......................... 373
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 374
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 376
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 378
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings............................ 379
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio ............................... 381 5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 383
Making a call ..................... 385
Receiving a call ................. 388
Speaking on the phone ..... 389
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 392
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 397
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 398
5-10. Phonebook Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 400
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 410
Bluetooth
®......................... 414
5-12. Other function Voice command system ............................ 420
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Operations such as listening to audio, using the hands-free phone,
confirming vehicle information and changing audio system settings
are started by using the following buttons.
“AUDIO” button
Display the “Select Audio Source” screen or audio top screen.
(→ P. 345)
“CAR” button
Press this button to access th e vehicle information system.
( → P. 101)
button
Press this button to access the Bluetooth
® hands-free system.
( → P. 383)
“SETUP” button
Press this button to customize the function settings. ( →P. 337)
Audio system operation buttons
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Audio system
Operations are performed by touching the screen directly with your
finger.
*: The above operations may not be performed on all screens. Also if the vehicle reaches a high altitude, it may become hard to perform above func-
tions.
■ Operating conditions
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When using the touch screen
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be
operating slightly slower than normal.
● The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses. Change your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display
Settings” screen ( →P. 342) or remove your sunglasses.
■ Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’ speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
Touch screen gestures
Operation methodOutlineMain use
Touch
Quickly touch and
release once.Changing and selecting
various settings.
Drag*
Touch the screen
with your finger, and
move the screen to
the desired position.Scrolling the lists, using
scroll bar in lists, etc.
Flick*
Quickly move the
screen by flicking
with your finger.Moving the list screen
(list screen limit).
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Basic audio operations
Press this knob to turn the audio system on and off, and turn it to
adjust the volume.
Press this button to eject a disc
Insert a disc into the disc slot
Press to pause or resume playing music.
Turn this knob to select radio station bands, tracks and files. Also
the knob can be used to select items in the list display.
Press the button to seek up or down for a radio station, or to access
a desired track or file. : Select to pause music.
: Select to resume playing music.
Basic audio operations and functi ons common to each mode are
explained in this section.
Operating the audio system
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