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●When driving on a narrow road
●When driving toward a banner,
flag,low-hanging branch or boom bar-
rier(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots)
●When there is a rut or hole in the sur-face of the road
●When driving on a metal cover (grat-ing),such as those used for drainage
ditches
●When driving up or down a steep
slope
●If a sensor is hit by a large amount of
water, such as when driving on a
flooded road
●There is dirt, snow, water drops or
iceon a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors will resolve this problem.)
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain
●When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
●When strong winds are blowing
●When vehicle horns, vehicle detec-
tors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the
vehicle
●If the front of the vehicle is raised or
lowered due to the carried load
●If the orientation of a sensor has been
changed due to a collision or other
impact
●The vehicle is approaching a tall or
curved curb
●Driving close to columns (H-shaped
steel beams, etc.) in multistory park- ing garages, construction sites, etc.
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or is
malfunctioning
●On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass
●When a tire chains, compact spare tire
or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
■Detection range of the sensors
Sensor detection display,
object distance
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Driving
Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)
Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
Approximately 115 cm (3.8 ft.)
(vehicles with front side sensors
and rear side sensors)
The diagram shows the detection range
of the sensors. Note that the sensors
cannot detect objects that are
extremely close to the vehicle.
For details regarding object detection in
the side areas. ( P.305)
The range of the sensors may change
depending on the shape of the object,
etc.
■Multi-information display and head-up display (if equipped)
When an object is detected by a sens or, the approximate distance to the
object will be displayed on the multi- information display and head-up dis-
play (if equipped). (As the distance to the object becomes short, the dis-
tance segments may blink.)
The front side sensor displays and rear side sensor displays (if equipped)
are not shown until a scan of the side areas is completed.
Approximate distance to object: 150 cm (4.9 ft.) to 60 cm (2.0 ft.)* (Rear
center sensor)
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.310)
Approximate distance to object: 100 cm (3.3 ft.) to 60 cm (2.0 ft.)* (Front
center sensor)
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.310)
Approximate distance to object: 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to 45 cm (1.5 ft.)*(except
front side sensor, rear side sensor)
115 cm (3.8 ft.) to 70 cm (2.3 ft.)* (Front side sensor, rear side sensor)
Multi-information displayHead-up display
Multi-information displayHead-up display
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*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (P.310)
Approximate distance to object: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) to 30 cm (1.0 ft.)* (except
front side sensor, rear side sensor)
70 cm (2.3 ft.) to 30 cm (1.0 ft.)* (Front side sensor, rear side sensor)
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.310)
Approximate distance to object: 30 cm (1.0 ft.) to 15 cm (0.5 ft.)*1
*1: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (P.310)
*2: The distance segments will blink slowly.
Approximate distance to object: Less than 15 cm (0.5 ft.)*1
*1: Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (P.310)
*2: The distance segments will blink rapidly.
■Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object
A buzzer sounds when the sensors
are operating.
The buzzer beeps faster as the
vehicle approaches an object.
Multi-information displayHead-up display
Multi-information displayHead-up display
Multi-information display*2Head-up display
Multi-information display*2Head-up display
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When the vehicle comes within
approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.) of
the object, the buzzer sounds
continuously.
When 2 or more objects are
detected simultaneously, the
buzzer sounds for the nearest
object. If one or more objects
come within approximately 30
cm (1.0 ft.) of the vehicle, the
buzzer will repeat a long tone,
followed by fast beeps.
Automatic buzzer mute function:
After a buzzer begins sounding,
if the distance between the vehi-
cle and the detected object does
not become shorter, the buzzer
will be muted automatically.
(However, if the distance
between the vehicle and object is
30 cm (1.0 ft.) or less, this func-
tion will not operate.)
■Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted
on the multi-information display.
The volume of buzzers for the
Toyota parking assist-sensor and
RCTA function (if equipped) will be
adjusted simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to
change settings. ( P.100)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
and then press and hold .
3 Select the volume and then
press .
Each time the switch is pressed, the
volume level will change between 1, 2,
and 3.
■Muting a buzzer
A mute button will be displayed on
the multi-information display when
an object is detected. To mute the
buzzer, press .
The buzzers for the Toyota parking
assist-sensor and RCTA function (if
equipped) will be muted simultane-
ously.
Mute will be canceled automatically
in the following situations:
When the shift lever is changed.
When the vehicle speed exceeds
a certain speed.
When the operating function is
temporarily canceled.
When the operating function is
disabled manually.
When the engine switch is turned
off.
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Driving■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 if the
audio system volume is high.
■When “RCTA Unavailable” is
shown on the multi-information display
Water, snow, mud, etc., may be
attached to the rear bumper around the sensors. ( P.300) Removing the water,
snow, mud, etc., from the attached to
the rear bumper around the sensors to normal.
Additionally, the function may not func-
tion normally when used in extremely hot or cold environments.
■Rear side radar sensors
P. 3 0 0
■Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors 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
WA R N I N G
■Cautions regarding the use of
the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, tak-
ing care to observe your
surroundings.
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 function 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.
RCTA function
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■RCTA function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The buzzer can alert the driver of
faster vehicles approaching from
farther away.
Example:
■The RCTA function is operational
when
The RCTA function operates when all of
the following conditions are met:
●The engine switch is in ON.
●The RCTA function is on.
●The shift lever is in R.
●The vehicle speed is approximately 15
km/h (9 mph) or less.
●The approaching vehicle speed is
between approximately 8 km/h (5
mph) and 56 km/h (34 mph).
■Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the multi-information display. The vol-
ume of buzzers for the Toyota parking
assist-sensor and RCTA function will be adjusted simultaneously.
Use the meter control switches to change settings. ( P.100)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select “RCTA”
and then press and hold .
3 Select the volume and then press
.
Each time the switch is pressed, the vol-
ume level will change between 1, 2 and
3.
■Muting a buzzer
A mute button will be displayed on the
multi-information display when an object
is detected. To mute the buzzer, press
.
The buzzers for the Toyota parking
assist-sensor and RCTA function will be muted simultaneously.
Mute will be canceled automatically in
the following situations:
●When the shift lever is changed.
●When the vehicle speed exceeds a
certain speed.
●When the operating function is tempo-
rarily canceled.
●When the operating function is disa-
bled manually.
●When the engine switch is turned off.
Approaching vehi-
cle speed
Approximate
alert distance
56 km/h (34 mph)
(fast)40 m (131 ft.)
8 km/h (5 mph)
(slow)5.5 m (18 ft.)
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detection area behind the vehicle
when backing up. ( P.327)
The Parking Support Brake can be
enabled/disabled on the multi-infor-
mation display. All of the Parking
WA R N I N G
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
Do not overly rely on the system, as
doing so may lead to an accident.
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive carefully,
taking care to observe your
surroundings. The Parking Support Brake system is designed to pro-
vide support to lessen the severity
of collisions. However, it may not operate in some situations.
●The Parking Support Brake system is not designed to stop the vehicle
completely. Additionally, even if the
system has stopped the vehicle, it is necessary to depress the brake
pedal immediately as brake control
will be canceled after approximately 2 seconds.
●It is extremely dangerous to check the system operatio ns by intention-
ally driving the vehicle into the
direction of a wall, etc. Never attempt such actions.
■When to disable the Parking Sup-port Brake
In the following situations, disable the
Parking Support Br ake as the system may operate even though there is no
possibility of a collision.
●When inspecting the vehicle using
a chassis roller, chassis dynamo or
free roller
●When loading the vehicle onto a
boat, truck or other transport vessel
●If the suspension has been modi-
fied or tires of a size other than specified are installed
●If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
●When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a tow-
ing eyelet, bumper protector (an
additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow
●When using automatic car washing devices
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the
vehicle has been in an accident or
is malfunctioning
●When the vehicle is driven in a
sporty manner or off-road
●When the tires are not properly
inflated
●When the tires are very worn
●When a tire chains, compact spare
tire or an emergency tire puncture
repair kit is used
NOTICE
■If “Parking Support Brake Una- vailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display and the
PKSB OFF indicator is flashing
If this message is displayed immedi-
ately after the engine switch is
changed to ON, operate the vehicle carefully, paying attention to your
surroundings. It may be necessary to
drive the vehicle for a certain amount of time before the system returns to
normal. (If the system does not return
to normal after driving for a while, clean the sensors and their surround-
ing area on the bumpers.)
Enabling/Disabling the Park-
ing Support Brake
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Support Brake functions (static
objects and rear-crossing vehicles)
are enabled/disabled simultane-
ously.
Use the meter control switches to
enable/disable the parking support
brake. ( P.100)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
and then press .
When the Parking Support Brake is dis-
abled, the PKSB OFF indicator ( P. 8 7 ) illuminates.
To re-enable the system when it was
disabled, select on the multi-infor-
mation display, se lect and then
On. If disabled using this method, the
system will not be re- enabled by turning the engine switch off and then to ON.
If the engine output restriction control or
brake control operates, a buzzer will
sound and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display, to alert
the driver. On vehicles with a head-up
display (if equipped), the head-up dis-
play will display the same message as
the multi-information display.
Depending on the situation, engine out-
put restriction cont rol will operate to
either limit acceleration or restrict out-
put as much as possible.
Engine output restriction control
is operating (acceleration restric-
tion)
Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.
Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Ahead Speed Reduced”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Does not sound
Engine output restriction control
is operating (output restricted as
much as possible)
The system has dete rmined that stron-
ger-than-normal brake operation is nec-
essary.
Multi-information display: “Brake!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
Brake control is operating
The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.
Multi-information display: “Brake!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
Vehicle stopped by system oper-
ation
The vehicle has been stopped by brake
control operation.
Multi-information display: “Switch to
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is not
depressed, “Press Brake Pedal” will be
displayed.)
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
Displays and buzzers for
engine output restriction
control and brake control