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Objects which the system may not be properly detected
The shape of the object may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay partic-
ular attention to the following objects:
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
● Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
● Sharply-angled objects
● Low objects
● Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the dir ection of your
vehicle
■ Situations in which the syst em may not operate properly
Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect objects. Particular instances where this
may occur are listed below.
● There is dirt, snow, water drops or ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the sensors
will resolve this problem.)
● A sensor is frozen. (Thawing t he area will resolve this problem .)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the sensor di splay may be
displayed abnormally, or objects, such as a wall, may not be detected.
● On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
● When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
● A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
● If objects draw too close to the sensor.
● When a pedestrian is wearing clothing that does not reflect ult rasonic waves
(ex. skirts with gathers or frills).
● When objects that are not perpendicular to the ground, not perpendicular to
the vehicle traveling direction, uneven, or waving are in the d etection range.
● Strong wind is blowing
● When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandst orm
● When an object that cannot be detected is between the vehicle a nd a
detected object
● If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in front
of the vehicle or runs out from the side of the vehicle
●
When a sensor or the area around a
sensor is extremely hot or cold.
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When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, 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 car ried load
● If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collis ion or other
impact
● The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb
● Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi- story parking
garages, construction sites, etc.
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as whe n the vehicle
has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When a tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire pun cture repair
kit is used
■ If a message is displayed on th e multi-information display
P. 481
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 548)
■ Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. ●On an extremely bumpy road, on an
incline, on gravel, or on grass
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Outside rear view mirror indicators
BSM function:
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
will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear o f the vehicle
is detected, both outside rear view mirror indicators will flas h.
Multi-information display
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (P. 299)
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately
1 second immediately after the RCTA function is operated to turn the sys-
tem on.
“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator
When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi-
nates.
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Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select .
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches, select “BSM” or
“RCTA”, and then press .
The function switches On/Off with each press.
Press “<” or “>” of the meter control switches, select .
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches, select “BSM Bright-
ness”, and then press .
The brightness changes with each press.
Press “<” or “>” of the meter control switches, select .
Press “ ” or “ ” of the meter control switches, select “RCTA Vol-
ume”, and then press .
The warning buzzer volume changes with each press.
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indica tor may be dif-
ficult 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 there is a malfunction in t he Blind Spot Monitor/Rear Cros s Traffic
Alert system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warn-
ing messages will be displayed: ( P. 483)
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off
Changing the BSM indicator brightness
Changing the Rear Cross Traffic Alert warning buzzer volume
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Electronically modulated air suspension
Height control switch
Height control mode select
switch
Operating the switch change vehicle rear height as follows: Higher
Lower
Vehicle height can be adjusted
only when the engine is running.
The selected height mode will be
shown on the electronically modu-
lated air suspension display.
The selected mode will flash while
the height mode is being change.
: If equipped
The electronically modulated air suspension allows the driver t o
control the vehicle’s height in order to adjust for driving condi-
tions.
Select the desired height with the height control switch.
Height control switch
Selecting vehicle height
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Height modes
● “N” mode (normal mode): For ordinary driving
Normal height
● “HI” mode (high mode): For driving on bumpy roads 1.2 in. (30 m m)
higher than the normal height
The “HI” mode is unavailable when the vehicle’s speed exceeds
18 mph (30 km/h).
When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h), the height
will be adjusted to the nor mal height automatically.
● “LO” mode (low mode): For the ease of egress/ingress and loadin g
luggage
1.2 in. (30 mm) lower than the normal height
The “LO” mode is unavailable wh en the vehicle’s speed exceeds
8 mph (12 km/h).
When the vehicles speed exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), the height will
be adjusted to the normal height automatically.
When the height control mode
select switch is pressed, the vehi-
cle height is fixed at the current
height.
The “OFF” indicator is displayed on
the multi-information display and
the automatic leveling function
turned off.
The height can be adjusted by
pressing the height control switch.
Press the switch again or when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 18 mp h
(30 km/h), the height will be adjusted to the normal height auto matically.
Disabling the height control
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■Automatic leveling function
Regardless of the number of occupants or the luggage load, vehi cle height in
any mode is always adjusted to a fixed height by the automatic leveling func-
tion.
■ When “HI” mode is selected
The vehicle height will change to “N” mode when driving at the speeds of
18 mph (30 km/h).
■ When “LO” mode is selected
●The vehicle height will change to “N” mode when vehicle speed e xceeds
7 mph (12 km/h).
● This mode allows for easy access to the vehicle (getting in and out) and
easy loading and unloading.
■ The electronically modulated air suspension will not operate in the fol-
lowing cases:
● The underbody of the vehicle is touching the surface of the roa d.
● The area around the suspension is covered with ice.
The height control indicators will blink, turn off and then turn on continuously
to indicate that the electronically modulated air suspension is not operational.
To re-enable operation, turn off the engine and then restart it .
■ Even if you hear an operating noise
This does not indicate a problem in the electronically modulate d air suspen-
sion.
■ The electronically modulated air suspension failure warning
The warning message is displayed on the multi-information displ ay, and the
electronically modulated air suspension cannot be activated unt il the malfunc-
tion is corrected.
Stop the engine and start again. If the warning message turns off, the system
operating correctly. If the warning message continues to be displayed, have
your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon as possibl e.
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“4H” mode on 4WD models
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release
.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light
will come on.
This mode can be used when the
transfer mode is “4H” mode and
the center differ ential is unlocked.
Press
again to turn the system back on.
■Turning off TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems
2WD models and “2WD” mode on 4WD models
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, sto p the vehicle
completely, and press and hold for more than 3 seconds when AU TO
LSD system is on. ( P. 322)
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light and the VSC off indicator light will come on
*.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
“4H” mode on 4WD models and “4L” mode on 4WD models
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, pre ss and hold
for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light and the VSC off indicator light will come on
*.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: Pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision braking will als o be disabled.
The pre-collision system warning light will come on and the mes sage will be
shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 255)