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3144-5. Using the driving support systems
■Conditions under which the Rear C ross Traffic Alert function will not
detect a vehicle
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following
types of vehicles and/or objects.
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationar y objects
*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
● Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehic le
*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■ Conditions under which the Rear C ross Traffic Alert function may not
function correctly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles c orrectly in the
following conditions.
● When ice or mud, etc., is attached to the rear bumper
● During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
● When multiple vehicles approach continuously
● Shallow angle parking
● When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
● When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the ro ad, etc.
● Directly after the RCTA function is set to on
● Directly after the engine is started with the RCTA function is on
● When towing a trailer
● Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles
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![TOYOTA TUNDRA 2021 Owners Manual (in English) 3294-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Using the GAIN (+/-) selection
buttons, set a starting gain of
5.0.
While driving 20 - 25 mph [35 - 40 km/h], fully apply the
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Driving
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3294-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
Using the GAIN (+/-) selection
buttons, set a starting gain of
5.0.
While driving 20 - 25 mph [35 - 40 km/h], fully apply the
manual
TRAILER BRAKE OUTPUT
slider.
Adjust the gain setting, using t he GAIN (+/-) selection buttons , to
either increase or decrease to j ust below the point of trailer wheel
lock-up.
For confirmation, repeat steps and until desired gain setting
is reached (just below point of trailer wheel lock-up).
■ When using the trailer brake control system
Please turn off the intuitive parking assist while towing a tra iler. If left on,
sonar sensors will detect the trailer being towed.
■ When setting the gain
Wheel lock-up occurs when the trailer wheel squeals or tire smo ke occurs.
Trailer wheels may not lock-up while driving heavily loaded trailer. During this
case, adjust the Trailer gain to the highest allowable setting for the towing
condition.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The gain setting data will be reset.
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3975-4. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehi-
cle is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and ve hicles in
the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing cir-
cling calibration.
NOTICE
■ To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
● Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place w here the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
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4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s
seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi cator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buck le switch, seat
belt pretensioners assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 42)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warnin g
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front pas senger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warnin g buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressur e warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
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4947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing.A buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the
shoulder of a road.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
hood is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors and the hood
are closed.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Engine Stopped
Stop In a Safe Place
Engine Coolant
Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place
See Owner’s Manual
CHECK
TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM
Parking Assist Malfunction
Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
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4957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is to highA buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the light goes off.
If the light goes off, you may start the vehi-
cle again. If the light does not go off, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the parking brake is
still engaged.
Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Blind Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Standard fuel tank
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.
(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
Large fuel tank
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.8 gal.
(14.4 L, 3.2 lmp.gal.) or less A buzzer also sounds.
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
High Transmission
Fluid Temp
See Owner’s Manual
Release
Parking Brake
(U.S.A) (Canada)
Windshield
Washer Fluid Low
Clean Parking Assist Sensor
Blind Spot Monitor
Unavailable
Fuel Low
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4987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates that radar cruise control sensor is dirty
or covered with ice.A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system cannot be used temporarily due to bad
weather
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem when it becomes available again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
sensors or the surrounding area on the bumper is
dirty or covered with ice (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
(If equipped)
The operation conditions of the front camera
(temperature, etc.) are not met.
When the operation conditions of the front
camera (temperature, etc.) are met, the fol-
lowing systems will become available.
(P. 258, 485)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam
(If equipped)
Indicates that dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow,
etc., are present on the windshield in front of the
front camera. The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in the message
is resolved. ( P. 258, 485)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam
Tum the system off, remove any dirt, rain,
condensation, ice, snow, etc., from the
windshield, and then turn the system back
on.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Radar Cruise
Control
Unavailable
Clean Sensor
Radar Cruise Control
Unavailable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable
Front Camera Unavailable
(Yellow)
Front Camera
Unavailable
See Owner’s Manual
(Yellow)
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped.
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 323)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is tempo-
rarily unavailable.
Please wait until the system returns. If the
message does not disappear, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system sensor is
dirty, covered with ice, etc.
Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert).
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the VSC ECU or G sensor is not
communicating with trailer brake control system.
Indicates a malfunction in the VSC system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
VSC Turned Off
Pre-Collision Brake
System
Unavailable
Pre-Collision System Unavailable
Pre-Collision System Unavailable
Clean Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
Trailer Brake Error. If Towing,
Come to a Safe Stop
with Manual Controls.
Contact dealer.