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navigation/multimedia system dis- 
play (if equipped) depending on the  
position and distance to the object.  
(As the distance to the object  
becomes short, the distance seg- 
ments may blink.)
Multi-information display
Navigation/multimedia system 
display (if equipped) 
Front corner sensor detection 
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection 
Rear center sensor detection 
Use the meter control switches to  
enable/disable the Toyota parking  
assist-sensor. ( P.95, 101) 
1 Press   /   (4.2-inch display)  
or   /   (7-inch display) of  
the meter control switch to  
select  . 
2 Press   /   (4.2-inch display)  
or   /   (7-inch display) of  
the meter control switch to  
select   and then press  . 
When the Toyota parking assist- 
sensor function is disabled, the  
Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF  
indicator ( P.82) illuminates. 
To re-enable the system when it  
was disabled, select   on the  
multi-information display, select    
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.
Turning Toyota parking  
assist-sensor on/off
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of  the system 
There is a limit to the degree of recog- nition accuracy and control perfor-mance that this system can provide,  
do not overly rely on this system. The  driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surroundings  
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■The system can be operated when
●The engine switch is in ON.
●Toyota parking assist-sensor function  
is on.
●The vehicle speed is less than about 
10 km/h (6 mph).
●The shift lever is in other than P.
■If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is 
displayed on the multi-information  display 
A sensor may be covered with water  
drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the  water drops, ice, snow, dirt, etc., from  
the sensor to return the system to nor- mal. 
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor at  
low temperatures, a warning message  may be displayed or the sensor may not be able to detect an object. Once the ice  
melts, the system will return to normal. 
If a warning message is displayed even  if the sensor is clean, there may be a  
sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle  inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or  
any reliable repairer.
■Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detection areas are lim-
ited to the areas around the vehicle’  front and rear bumpers.
WARNING
■To ensure the system can oper-ate properly 
Observe the following precautions.  Failing to do so may result in the vehi-cle being unable to be driven safely  
and possibly cause an accident.
●Do not damage the sensors, and 
always keep them clean.
●Do not a sticker or an electronic 
component, such as a backlit  license plate (especially fluorescent type), fog lights, fender pole or wire- 
less antenna is installed near a  radar sensor.
●Do not subject the radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact. If the radar sensor, front  
grille, or front bumper has been  subjected to a strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota  authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. If a sensor or the rear  
bumper needs to be  removed/installed or replaced, con-tact any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or  any reliable repairer.
●Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.
●Do not attach a license plate cover.
●Keep your tires properly inflated.
■When to disable the function 
In the following situations, disable the  
function as it may operate even  though there is no possibility of a colli-sion.
●Failing to observe the warnings above.
●A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is  
installed.
■Notes when washing the vehicle 
Do not apply intensive bursts of water  or steam to the sensor area. 
Doing so may result in the sensor  malfunctioning.
●When using a high pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not spray the sensors directly, as doing  
so may cause a sensor to malfunc- tion.
●When using steam to clean the vehicle, do not direct steam too close to the sensors as doing so  
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●The following situations may occur  
during use. • Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection dis- 
tance may shorten, or detection may  be impossible.• Detection may be impossible if static  
objects draw too close to the sensor. • There will be a short delay between static object detection and display  
(warning buzzer sounds). Even at low  speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within 30 cm (1.0 ft.)  
before the display is shown and the  warning buzzer sounds.• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer  
due to the volume of the audio system  or air flow noise of the air conditioning system. 
• It may be difficult to hear the sound of  this system due to the buzzers of other systems.
■Objects which the system may not  
be properly detected 
The shape of the object may prevent the  sensor from detecting it. Pay particular  
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 pro- 
jecting outwards in the direction of  your vehicle
■Situations in which the system may not operate properly 
Certain vehicle conditions and the sur- rounding 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 the area will resolve this problem.)  
In especially cold weather, if a sensor  
is frozen the sensor display may be  
displayed abnormally, or objects, such  as a wall, may not be detected.
●When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold.
●On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●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
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
●If objects draw too close to the sensor.
●Pedestrians that are hard to reflect ultrasonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-ers or frills).
●When objects that are not perpendicu-lar to the ground, not perpendicular to  
the vehicle traveling direction,  uneven, or waving are in the detection range.
●Strong wind is blowing
●When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
●When an object that cannot be detected is between the vehicle and a detected object
●If an object such as a vehicle, motor-cycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in  
front of the vehicle or runs out from  the side of the vehicle
●If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other impact
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sensor is installed, such as a towing  
eyelet, bumper protector (an addi- tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow
●If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the  
vehicle has been in an accident or is  malfunctioning
●When a tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
■Situations in which the system may  
operate even if there is no possibil- ity of a collision 
In some situations, such as the follow- 
ing, the system may operate even  though there is no possibility of a colli-sion.
●When driving on a narrow road
●When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier (such as those used at railroad cross- 
ings, 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 ice on 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 multi-story 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
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■Detection range of the sensors 
Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.) 
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.) 
Approximately 60 cm (2.0 ft.)
The diagram shows the detection range  
of the sensors. Note that the sensors 
cannot detect objects that are 
extremely close to the vehicle. 
The range of the sensors may change  
depending on the shape of the object, 
etc.
■The distance and buzzer
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.282)
■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.  
When the vehicle comes within  
approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.) of  
the object, the buzzer sounds  
continuously. 
 When 2 or more sensors simulta- 
neously detect a static object,  
the buzzer sounds for the near- 
est object.
Sensor detection display,  
object distance
Approximate distance to obstacleBuzzer
Front sensor: 
100 cm to 60 cm (3.3 ft. to 2.0 ft.)*
Rear sensor:
150 cm to 60 cm (4.9 ft. to 2.0 ft.)*
Slow
60 cm to 45 cm (2.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.)*Medium
45 cm to 30 cm (1.5 ft. to 1.0 ft.)*Fast
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Even when the sensors are oper- 
ating, the buzzer will be muted in  
some situations. (automatic  
buzzer mute function)
■Adjusting the buzzer volume 
The buzzer volume can be adjusted  
on the multi-information display. 
Use the meter control switches to  
change settings. ( P.95, 101) 
1 Press   /   (4.2-inch display)  
or   /   (7-inch display) of  
the meter control switch to  
select  . 
2 Press   /   (4.2-inch display)  
or   /   (7-inch display) of  
the meter control switch 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 there is a malfunction in a  
sensor or the system is tempo- 
rarily unavailable. 
 When the operating function is  
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*: If equipped
Meter control switches
Turn 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.
Navigation/multimedia system  
display (if equipped)
If a vehicle approaching from the right  
or left at the rear of the vehicle is 
detected, the RCTA icon ( P.285) for  
the detected side will be displayed.
RCTA buzzer
If a vehicle approaching from the right 
or left at the rear of the vehicle is 
detected, a buzzer will sound.
Use the meter control switches to 
RCTA (Rear Crossing  
Traffic Alert)*
The RCTA function uses the  
BSM radar sensors installed  
on the inner side of the posi- 
tion above 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 
There is a limit to the degree of recog- nition accuracy and control perfor-mance that this system can provide,  
do not overly rely on this system. The  driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surroundings  
and driving safely. ( P.272)
■To ensure the system can oper- 
ate properly 
 P. 2 7 3
System components
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turn on/off the function. (P.95,  
101) 
1 Press   /   (4.2-inch display)  
or   /   (7-inch display) of  
the meter control switch to  
select  . 
2 Press   /   (4.2-inch display)  
or   /   (7-inch display) of  
the meter control switch to  
select “RCTA” and then press  
.
When the RCTA function is disabled,  the RCTA OFF indicator ( P.82) illumi- 
nates. (Each time the engine switch is  turned off then changed to ON, the RCTA function will be enabled automat- 
ically.)
■Outside rear view mirror indicator  visibility 
When under 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.
■When “RCTA Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the  
multi-information display 
The sensor voltage has become abnor- mal, or water, snow, mud, etc., may be  
built up in the vicinity of the sensor area  of the position above the rear bumper. ( P.273) 
Removing the water, snow, mud, etc.,  from the vicinity of the sensor area should return it to normal. Also, the sen- 
sor may not function normally when  used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “RCTA Malfunction Visit Your  
Dealer” is shown on the multi-infor- mation display 
There may be a sensor malfunction or  
misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected  by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- 
able repairer.
■Radar sensors 
 P. 2 7 3
■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
■RCTA icon display (vehicles  
with navigation/multimedia  
system) 
When a vehicle approaching from  
the right or left at the rear of the  
vehicle is detected, the following  
will be displayed on the naviga- 
RCTA function