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Outside rear view mirrors
To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch. Up
Right
Down
Left
Adjustment procedure
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Operation of each component
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Manual type
Push  the  mirror  back  in  the  direc-
tion of the rear of the vehicle.
Power type
Folds the mirrors
Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror
folding  switch  in  the  neutral  posi-
tion  sets  the  mirrors  to  automatic
mode.
Automatic  mode  allows  the  folding
or  extending  of  the  mirrors  to  be
linked  to  locking/unlocking  of  the
doors.
Folding and extending the mirrors 
         
        
        
     
        
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. 
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror d efoggers. Turn
on  the  rear  window  defogger  to  turn  on  the  outside  rear  view  mi rror  defog-
gers. ( P. 315)
■ Using the automatic folding/extending mirror function in cold w eather (if
equipped)
When the automatic folding/extending mirror function is used in  cold weather,
the  outside  rear  view  mirrors  could  freeze  up  and  automatic  fol ding  and
extension may not be possible. In this event, remove any ice an d snow from
the  outside  rear  view  mirror,  then  operate  the  mirror  manually  by  using  the
mirror fold switch or moving the mirror by hand.
■ Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be cha nged. 
(Customizable features:  P. 505)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  loss  of  control  of  the  vehicle  and  cause  an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and  properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To  avoid  personal  injury  and  mirror  malfunction,  be  careful  not   to  get  your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do  not  touch  the  rear  view  mirror  surfaces,  as  they  can  become  very  hot
and burn you. 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. 
• Accidentally  depressing  the  accelerator  pedal  instead  of  the  b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an ac cident.
• When  backing  up,  you  may  twist  your  body  around,  leading  to  a  diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals  properly.
• Make  sure  to  keep  a  correct  driving  posture  even  when  moving  t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and  accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress  the  brake  pedal  using  your  right  foot.  Depressing  the  brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency,  result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The  exhaust  system  and  exhaust  gases  can  be  extremely  hot. Thes e  hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During  normal  driving,  do  not  turn  off  the  engine.  Turning  the  engine  off
while  driving  will  not  cause  loss  of  steering  or  braking  contro l,  but  the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it m ore difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle a s soon as it
is safe to do so. 
However, in  the  event of  an emergency, such  as if  it becomes  im possible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 423
● Use  engine  braking  (downshift)  to  maintain  a  safe  speed  when  driving
down a steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat  and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 190)
● Do  not adjust  the display, the  positions  of  the steering  wheel, the  seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of  their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal sp eed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicl e has high-
speed  capability  tires.  Driving  over  85  mph  (140  km/h)  may  resu lt  in  tire
failure,  loss  of  control  and  possible  injury.  Be  sure  to  consult  a  tire  dealer
to  determine  whether  the  tires  on  your  vehicle  are  high-speed  c apability
tires or not before driving at such speeds. 
         
        
        
     
        
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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. 315)
● 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.
● Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked. 
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recali brated. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer for details.
● 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 uses rear side radar sensors
installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and  right side
to assist the driver in confir ming safety when changing lanes.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
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 outsi de rear view
mirror  indicator  on  the  detected  side  will  illuminate.  If  the  t urn  signal  lever
is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mir ror indicator
flashes.
BSM OFF indicator
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is disabled.
: If equipped
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Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select  .
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches, select  .
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches, select  .
When the BSM function is disabled, the BSM OFF indicator ( P. 283) illu-
minates.
(Each  time  the  engine  switch  is  turned  off  then  changed  to  ON,  the  BSM
function will be enabled automatically.)
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indica tor may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ When  “Blind  Spot  Monitor  Unavaila ble.”  is  shown  on  the  multi-informa-
tion display
Water,  snow  mud,  etc.,  may  be  built  up  in  the  vicinity  of  the  s ensor  area  of
bumper ( P. 286).
Removing  the  water,  snow,  mud,  etc.,  from  the  vicinity  of  the  s ensor  area
bumper should return it to normal. 
Also,  the  sensor  may  not  function  normally  when  used  in  extreme ly  hot  or
cold weather.
■ When  “Blind  Spot  Monitor  System  M alfunction.  Visit  Your  Dealer.”  is
shown on the multi-information display
There  may  be  a  sensor  malfunction  or  misaligned.  Have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 508)
Turning the BSM function on/off
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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles
traveling  in  adjacent  lanes  and  ad vises  the  driver  of  the  presence  of
such vehicles via the indicators on the out side 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 rapidly from behind in areas that  are
not visible using the outside re ar view mirrors (the blind spots)
BSM function