2018 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID display

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The Blind Spot Monitor on/off screen and indicator
The Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function
can be switched on and off using the multi-information display. (P. 250)
When switched on, the BSM indicator illuminates on the meter and the
buzzer sounds.
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert func-
tion only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from the driver’s side instrument panel.
RCTA detection display (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA detection display will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
The Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert func-
tion can be enabled/disabled on the screen (P. 250) of the
multi-information display.
Once off is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function will not return to on until it is turned to on by the settings display of
multi-information display again. (The system does not automatically return
to on even when the hybrid system is restarted.)
Changing settings of the Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear
Crossing Traffic Alert function
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■The BSM outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.
■Rear Crossing Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises
such as high audio volume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
The sensor voltage has become abnormal, water, snow mud, etc., may be
built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of bumper (P. 449). 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 Visit Your Dealer” is
shown on the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

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Toyota parking assist-sensor
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Front side sensors
Rear side sensors
The Toyota parking assist-sensor
can be enabled/disabled on the
screen ( P. 250) of the
multi-information display.
When on is selected, Toyota park-
ing assist-sensor indicator will
come on.
Once off is selected, the Toyota parking assist-sensor will not return to on
until it is turned to on by the screen of multi-information display again.
(The system does not automatically return to on even when the hybrid sys-
tem is restarted.)
: 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 displays and a buzzer.
Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
Types of sensors
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Turning the Toyota parking assist-sensor on/off

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When the sensors detect an obstacle, the following displays inform
the driver of the position and distance to the obstacle.
■Multi-information display
Front center sensor opera-
tion
Front corner sensor opera-
tion
Front side sensor operation
Rear side sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
• The operation display is gray when the sensors are operating.
• The front side sensor operation displays and rear side sensor operation
displays are not shown until a scan of the side areas is completed.
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Audio system screen
When the Toyota parking assist
monitor is displayed:
A simplified image is displayed
on the right upper corner of the
audio system screen when an
obstacle is detected.
Display
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■Distance display
Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Normal
display*1
Insert display
(Using
Intelligent
Parking
Assist)*1
Approximate distance to obstacle
Front corner,
front center and
front side
sensors
Rear corner,
rear center and
rear side
sensors
(continuous)(blinking
slowly)
100 cm (3.3 ft.)
to 60 cm (2.0 ft)
150 cm (4.9 ft.)
to 60 cm
(2.0 ft.)
(continuous)(blinking)
60 cm (2.0 ft.) to
45 cm (1.5 ft)
60 cm (2.0 ft.)
to 45 cm
(1.5 ft.)
100 cm (3.3 ft.)
to 70 cm (2.3 ft.)
100 cm (3.3 ft.)
to 70 cm (2.3 ft.)
60 cm (2.0 ft.)
to 45 cm
(1.5 ft.)
60 cm (2.0 ft.) to
45 cm (1.5 ft)
(continuous)(blinking
rapidly)
45 cm (1.5 ft.) to
35 cm (1.2 ft.)
45 cm (1.5 ft.)
to 35 cm
(1.2 ft.)
70 cm (2.3 ft.) to
30 cm (1.0 ft.)
70 cm (2.3 ft.) to
30 cm (1.0 ft.)
45 cm (1.5 ft.)
to 35 cm
(1.2 ft.)
45 cm (1.5 ft.) to
35 cm (1.2 ft.)
(blinking*2 or
continuous*3)
(continuous)
Less than
35 cm (1.2 ft.)
Less than
35 cm (1.2 ft.)
Less than
30 cm (1.0 ft.)
Less than
30 cm (1.0 ft.)
Less than
35 cm (1.2 ft.)
Less than
35 cm (1.2 ft.)
Far
Near
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*1: The images may differ from those shown in the illustrations depending on
the detection status. (P. 460)
*2: Multi-information display
*3: Audio system screen
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors
Front side sensorsRear side sensors
Rear corner sensors
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Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)
Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)
• The detection range is shown in
the illustration to the right. How-
ever, the sensor will not detect
the obstacle if it is too close.
• For details regarding obstacle
detection in the side areas.
( P. 465)
• The distance at which an obsta-
cle can be detected and whether
it can be detected depends on
the shape and condition of the
obstacle.
The obstacle detection range can be changed. ( P. 738)
■Operation conditions
The power switch is turned on
● Front corner sensors:
• Shift position is not in P
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or less
● Front side sensors/rear side sensors:
• Shift position is not in P
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or less
• Steering wheel is turned approximately 90  or more
● Front center sensors:
• Shift position is not in P or R
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or less
● Rear corner sensors/rear center sensors:
Shift position is in R
■ Toyota parking assist-sensor pop-up display
 P. 487
Detection range of the sensors
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■Sensor detection information
● The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s
bumper.
● Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection dis-
tance 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 display. Even
when traveling at a low speed, if you come too close to an obstacle before
the display and buzzer activate, the display and buzzer may not activate at
all.
● 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.
■ Obstacle warning function
When an obstacle in the side areas is within the vehicle course while the
vehicle is moving forward or backward, this function inform the driver by the
display and the buzzer. ( P. 461, 463)
■ Obstacle detection in side areas
● Obstacles in the side areas are detected while driving by scanning the side
areas with the side sensors. Recognized obstacles are retained in memory
for up to approximately 2 minutes.
● Obstacles may not be detected in the side areas until the scan completes.
After the power switch is turned on, scanning completes after driving the
vehicle for a short period of time.
● When an obstacle such as another vehicle, pedestrian or animal is detected
by the side sensors, the obstacle may continue to be detected even after it
has left the side sensor detection area.
Obstacle
Calculated vehicle course
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