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the power switch is changed to ON,
even if an object is along the side of the vehicle, it may not be detected until the vehicle has been driven a
small amount and the side sensors or side cameras completely scan the areas along the sides of the vehicle.
●If a vehicle, person, animal, etc., is detected by a side sensors or side
cameras, but then leaves the detec- tion area of the side sensors or side cameras, the system will assume the
object has not moved.
WARNING
■Side sensors and side cameras
In situations such as the following, the
function may not operate correctly, possibly leading to an accident. Pro-ceed carefully.
●When starting off shortly after the power switch is turned to ON and a
small vehicle or other object which cannot be detected by a front side sensor is next to the vehicle.
In the situation shown in the following
illustration, even if the vehicle starts
off, the vehicle on the left will not be
detected and the object warning func-
tion will not operate.
●When an object or person is in a position which cannot be detected
by the side sensors or side cam- eras.
●When, after the side sensors have completed scanning the areas along the sides of the vehicle, a
vehicle, person, or other object approaches the side of the vehicle and cannot be detected.
●When the outside rear view mirror is closed, the side sensors or side
cameras cannot detect objects.
●If the 12-volt battery was dis-
charged or has been removed and installed, fold and extend the out-side rear view mirrors.
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Driving
*: If equipped
Meter control switches
Turning the RCTA function on/off.
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
When a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, both outside rear view mirror
indicators will flash.
Multimedia display
If a vehicle approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA icon ( P.344) for
the detected side will be displayed on
the multimedia display. This illustration
shows an example of a vehicle
approaching from both sides of the
vehicle.
Driving assist information indica-
tor
When the RCTA is off, “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert OFF” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
RCTA (Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert)*
The RCTA function uses the
BSM rear side radar sensors
installed behind the rear
bumper. This function is
intended to assist the driver in
checking areas that are not
easily visible when backing
up.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, tak-ing care to observe your surround-
ings.
The RCTA function is only a supple-
mentary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the
vehicle.
As the RCTA function may not func-
tion correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident resulting death or
serious injury.
■To ensure the system can oper-
ate properly
P. 3 2 5
System components
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The RCTA can be enabled/disabled
on of the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.176)
When the RCTA function is off, the driv-
ing assist information indicator
( P.169) will illuminate. At this time,
“Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF” will be
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. Each time the power switch is
turned to ON, the RCTA function is
enabled.
■Outside rear view mirror indicator
visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as high audio volume.
■Radar sensors
P. 3 2 5
■Operation of the RCTA func-
tion
The RCTA function uses radar sen-
sors to detect vehicles approaching
from the right or left at the rear of
the vehicle and alerts the driver of
the presence of such vehicles by
flashing the outside rear view mirror
indicators and sounding a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching
vehicles
■RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the
vehicle is detected, the following
will be displayed on the multimedia
display.
This illustration shows an example
of a vehicle approaching from both
sides of the vehicle.
■RCTA function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be
detected in are outlined below.
Turning the RCTA function
on/off
RCTA function
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Driving
WARNING
●When starting Remote control func- tion, unlock the doors with wireless
remote control by electronic key.
●When Remote control function is
operating, the driver should remain within approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) of the vehicle. If the driver becomes
more than approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) away, Remote control function will be suspended and a message
will be displayed on the smart- phone. Remote control function operation can be resumed by
approaching the vehicle.
●The headlights will be turned on if
the surrounding area is dark.
●If system operation is canceled due
to a malfunction, the emergency flashers will flash.The emergency flashers will turn off
if any of the following conditions are met:
• A door is opened
• 3 minutes have elapsed since the
emergency flashers began flashing
●Remote control function can only
be started when the following con- ditions are met:
• When the EV system is starting, after assist mode is selected
• When the power switch is off
• When the remote air conditioning is
operating
●After unlocking the doors using the
wireless remote control, if the doors are locked using the smart entry function, the lock operation may be
delayed.
NOTICE
■Precautions for use Advanced Park
If the 12-volt battery was discharged or has been removed and installed, fold and extend the outside rear view
mirrors.
■When using Remote control
function
●Check the battery charge level of
the smartphone before using Remote control function. If the bat-tery of the smartphone dies while
operating Remote control function, assist will be suspended. Also, if the battery charge level of the
smartphone is 20% or less when attempting to start Remote control function, Remote control function
will not be started.
●Turn on the Bluetooth communica-
tion function of the smartphone before using Remote control func-tion. Remote control function can-
not be used if the Bluetooth function is off.
●Do not turn off the Bluetooth func-tion of the smartphone or discon-nect from the multimedia system
while using Remote control func- tion. If the vehicle cannot be con-nected to via Bluetooth, Remote
control function cannot be used.
●While using Remote control func-
tion, if a call is received, etc., and another app is opened, Remote control function will be suspended.
Assist can be resumed if the Remote Park app is reopened within 3 minutes. If 3 minutes or
more elapse, assist will be can- celed.
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• When a camera lens is dirty or cov-
ered with water droplets
●In situations such as the following, the
target parking space may not be rec- ognized correctly:• When there marks from repairs or
other marks on the road surface, or there is a parking block, traffic bollard, or other object on the road surface
• When it is raining or has rained and the road surface is wet and reflective or there are puddles
• When the area around the vehicle is dark or backlit• When the color or brightness of the
road surface is uneven • When the parking space is on a slope• When there are diagonal lines (access
aisle) near the parking space • When the appearance of the parking space is affected by the shadow of a
parked vehicle (such as shadows from the grille, side step, etc.)• When accessories which obstruct the
view of the camera are installed • When the parking space lines are faded or dirty, making them unclear
• When the appearance of the parking space is affected by the shadow of the vehicle or trees
■Sensor detection information
P. 3 3 5
■Objects which the sensor may not be properly detected
P. 3 3 5
■Situations in which the sensor may
not operate properly
P. 3 3 5
■Situations in which parking assis- tance may not operate even if there
is no possibility of a collision
P. 3 3 6
Press the Advanced Park main
switch.
If the switch is pressed while assistance
is being performed, the assistance will
be canceled.
■Operating conditions of the
Advanced Park
Assistance will begin when all of the fol- lowing conditions are met:
●The brake pedal is depressed
●The vehicle is stopped
●The driver’s seat belt is fastened
●The steering wheel is not being oper-ated
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed
●All of the doors are closed
●The outside rear view mirrors are not folded
●The parking brake is not engaged
●The dynamic radar cruise control are
not operating
●ABS, VSC, TRAC, PCS and PKSB
are not operating
●The vehicle is not on a steep slope
●The VSC and TRAC are not turned off
If assistance cannot be started, check
the message displayed on the multime-
dia display ( P.400)Turning the Advanced Park
on/off
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Driving
steering wheel.
The Advanced Park main switch
is pushed
The shift position has been
changed to P
The parking brake is engaged
A door or back door is opened
The driver’s seat belt is unfas-
tened
The outside rear view mirrors are
folded
The TRAC or VSC is turned off
The TRAC, VSC or ABS oper-
ates
The power switch is pushed
The system determines assis-
tance cannot be continued in the
current parking environment
The system malfunctions
While the vehicle was stopped,
“Cancel” was selected on the
multimedia display
■Assistance will be suspended
when
In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be
suspended.
Assistance can be started again by fol-
lowing the directions displayed on the
multimedia display.
Also, when assistance is suspended, if
the shift position is changed twice with
the brake pedal depressed, assistance
will be canceled in that shift position.
However, if assistance is suspended by
changing the shift position, assistance
will be canceled if the shift position is
changed once.
The steering wheel is operated
The accelerator pedal is
depressed
The shift position has been
changed
Brake control operates
Camera switch is pressed
The PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) has operates
■Remote control function assis-
tance will be canceled when
In situations such as the following,
Remote control function operation
will be canceled.
As system operation has been can-
celed, while carrying an electronic
key, enter the vehicle and park the
vehicle manually, using the steering
wheel.
When a condition for stopping
Advanced Park assistance is
met, with the exception suspen-
sion due to a door being opened
or the driver’s seat seat belt
being released
When Remote control function is
operated while the remote air
conditioning is operating and the
power switch is changed to ON
before remote air conditioning
has ended
When 5 minutes have elapsed
since Remote control function
operation was started
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Interior features
Fan speed control switch
Left-hand side temperature control switch
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
Windshield defogger switch
■Adjusting the temperature set-
ting
Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the
temperature and downwards to
decrease the temperature.
If “A/C” is not pressed, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
■Adjusting the fan speed set-
ting
Operate the fan speed control
switch upwards to increase the fan
speed and downwards to decrease
the fan speed.
Press the “OFF” switch to turn off the
fan.
■Change the airflow mode
Operate the airflow mode control
switch upwards or downwards.
The mode changes as follows each
time the switch is operated.
1 Air flows to the upper body.
2 Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
3 Air flows to the feet.
4 Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.
The mode switches between outside air
mode (the indicator is off) and recircu-
lated air mode (the indicator is on) each
time the switch is pressed.
■Set cooling and dehumidifica-
tion function
Press the “A/C” switch.
When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.
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■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch
automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side
windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press
the windshield defogger switch again
when the windshield is defogged.
When the windshield defogger switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
windshield defogger switch.
■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 out-
side rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defogger switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice
from building up on the windshield
and wiper blades.
Press the windshield wiper de-icer
switch.
The indicator comes on when the
windshield wiper de-icer is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will auto-
matically turn off after a period of time.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Selecting “A/C” will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-shield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recir-culated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recom-
mended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in pre-
venting dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air tempera-
ture is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside tem-
perature.
■When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “A/C” is selected.