2020 TOYOTA MIRAI rear view mirror

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WARNING
●If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is f ogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation or ice. ( P. 309)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of t he wind-
shield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your
Toyota dealer.
● Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dea ler.
● Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.
● Do not dirty or damage the front camera.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the fro nt camera or
remove it.
● Do not disassemble the front camera.
● Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front ca mera
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
● Do not attach any accessories to the hood, front grille or fron t bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. Contact your Toyota dealer for d etails.
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roo f, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front camera.
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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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.
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the BSM outside r ear view
mirror indicator on the detected side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is
operated when a vehicle is in the blind spot, the BSM outside rear view
mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the v ehicle is
detected, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert funct ion
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the v ehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.

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ON (activate)/OFF (deactivate) can be changed by the for the
Multi-information Display (P. 117)
Press either or on the
meter control switches ( P. 11 8 )
and select .
Each press of of the meter control switches, changes ON and
OFF. When ON is selected, t he BSM indicator turns on.
■The BSM outside rear view mi rror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the BSM outside rear view mirror in dicator may
be difficult 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 “Blind Spot Monitor Unavaila ble” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
Water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of
bumper.( P. 289) Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of
the sensor area bumper should return it to normal. Also, the se nsor may not
function normally when used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■ When “Blind Spot Monitor System M alfunction Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction or voltage abnormality. Have the vehicle
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
Turning the Blind S pot Monitor system on
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The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles
that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in
the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of
the vehicles existence via the B SM outside rear view mirror indicator.
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 system can function correctly.
● Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a strong
impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the sys tem may mal-
function and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected. If
the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, a lways have
the area inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surround ing 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.
The Blind Spot Monitor function
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times.

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function operates when your vehicle is in
reverse. It can detect other veh icles approaching from the right or left
rear of the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other
vehicle’s existence through flas hing the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators and s ounding a buzzer.
The Rear Cross Tra ffic Alert function
Approaching vehicles 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 Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replace-
ment for careful driving. Driver must be careful when backing u p, even
when using Rear Cross Traffic Al ert function. The driver’s own visual confir-
mation of behind you and your vehicle is necessary and be sure there are
no pedestrians, other vehicles, etc., before backing up. Failure to do so
could cause 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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Fan speed setting
Touch (increase) to increase the fan speed and
(decrease) to decr
ease the fan speed.
Touch to turn the fan off.
■
Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode,
touch .
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
touched.
Air flows to the upper body
Air flows to the upper body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates
■Other functions
● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(  P. 308)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 3 0 9 )
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(  P. 309)

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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air
mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically .)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield
is defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain -
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The indicator comes on when the defogging the rear window and o ut-
side rear view mirrors is on.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of tim e.
■
Windshield wiper de-icer
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the win d-
shield and wiper blades.
Press .
The indicator comes on when
the windshield wiper de-icer is
on.
The windshield de-icer will auto-
matically turn off after a period
of time.

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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
fuel cell system is off.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc., is installed. ( P. 3 1 1 )
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor
● Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor