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●A sign resembling a system compati-
ble sign is recognized.
●Side road speed signs may be
detected and displayed (if positioned in sight of the front camera) while the vehicle is traveling on the main road.
●Roundabout exit road speed signs may be detected and displayed (if
positioned in sight of the front camera) while traveling on a roundabout.
●The front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load.
●The surrounding brightness is not suf-ficient or changes suddenly.
●When a sign intended for trucks, etc., is recognized.
●The vehicle is driven in a country with a different direction of traffic.
●The 7-inch/8-inch display navigation system map data is outdated.
●The 7-inch/8-inch display navigation system is not operating.
●The speed information displayed on the meter and on the 7-inch/8-inch display navigation system may be dif-
ferent due to the 7-inch/8-inch display navigation system using map data.
■Speed limit sign display
If the power switch was last turned off
while a speed limit sign was displayed on the multi-information display, the same sign displays again when the
power switch is turned to ON.
■If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is shown
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features: P.431)
*: If equipped
BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor)*
The Blind Spot Monitor is a
system that uses rear side
radar sensors installed on the
inner side of the rear bumper
on the left and right side to
assist the driver in confirming
safety when changing lanes.
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 Blind Spot Monitor is a supple-
mentary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is
approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the
Blind Spot Monitor. As the function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
As the system may not function cor-
rectly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.
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Meter control switches
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
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 outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside
rear view mirror indicator flashes.
BSM OFF indicator
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor
is disabled.
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavail-able See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to
the rear bumper around the sensors. ( P.249) The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice,
snow, mud, etc., from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sensors may not oper-ate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction of
misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.431)
■Certifications for the Blind Spot
Monitor
P. 5 5 3
System components
WARNING
■To ensure the system can oper-
ate properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right
sides of the rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can operate cor-
rectly.
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Driving
■Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor
The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect t he following
vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence
of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mi rrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside
rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not
visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
■The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) from either s ide of the
vehicle*1
Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the rear bumper
Blind Spot Monitor operation
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Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) to 60 m (197 ft.) from the rear bumper*2
*1: The area between the side of the vehicle and 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side of the
vehicle cannot be detected.
*2: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and t he detected vehi-
cle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view
mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.
■The Blind Spot Monitor is opera- tional when
The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when all of the following conditions are met:
●The Blind Spot Monitor is on.
●The shift lever is in a position other than R.
●The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).
■The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle when
The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the following situations:
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-takes your vehicle.
●You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.
●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■Conditions under which the system
will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestri-
ans, etc.*
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite
direction
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi-
cles and similar stationary objects*
●Following vehicles that are in the
same lane*
●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from
your vehicle*
●Vehicles which are being overtaken
rapidly by your vehicle*
*: Depending on the conditions, detec-
tion of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.
■Conditions under which the system
may not function correctly
●The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect
vehicles correctly in the following situ- ations:• When the sensor is misaligned due to
a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc.,
is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper• When driving on a road surface that is
wet with standing water during bad weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approach- ing with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When the distance between your vehi- cle and a following vehicle is short• When there is a significant difference
in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area• When driving up and down consecu-
tive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
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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.
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
turn on/off the function. ( P.104,
11 0 )
1 Press / (vertical display)
or / (horizontal display)
of the meter control switch to
select .
2 Press / (vertical display)
or / (horizontal display)
of the meter control switch to
select “RCTA” and then press
.
When the RCTA function is disabled,
the “RCTA OFF” indicator ( P.92) illu- minates. (Each time the power 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
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.248)
■To ensure the system can oper-
ate properly
P. 2 4 9
System components
Turning the RCTA function
on/off
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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 system volume.
■When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert 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.249) Removing the water, snow,
mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area should return it to normal. Also, the sensor may not function normally when
used in extremely hot or cold weather.
■When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Mal- function Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-information
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 4 9
■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 function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be
detected in are outlined below.
The buzzer can ale rt for faster vehi-
cles approaching from farther away.
Example:
RCTA function
Approach-
ing vehicleSpeed
A pp r ox i -
mate
alert dis-
tance
Fast28 km/h (17
mph)20 m (66 ft.)
Slow8 km/h (5
mph)5.5 m (18 ft.)
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
Recirculated air mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Fan speed increases switch
Fan speed decreases switch
“FAST/ECO” switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers swi tch
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch
Fan speed control dial
■Adjusting the temperature set-
ting
To adjust the temperature setting,
turn the temperature control dial
clockwise (warm) or counterclock-
wise (cool).
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
■Setting the fan speed
Vehicles with the DUAL mode
Operate the fan speed increases
switch to increase the fan speed
and the fan speed decreases
switch to decrease the fan speed.
Pressing the off switch to turns off the
fan.
Vehicles without the DUAL mode
To adjust the fan speed, turn the
fan speed control dial clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise
(decrease).
■Change the airflow mode
Press the airflow mode control
switch.
The airflow mode changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield defog-
ger operates
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■Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
To change to recirculated air
mode, press the recirculated air
mode switch.
The indicator illuminates on the recircu-
lated air mode switch.
To change to outside air mode,
press the outside air mode
switch.
The indicator illuminates on the outside
air mode switch.
■Set cooling and dehumidifica-
tion function
Press the “A/C” switch.
When the function is on, the indicator
illuminates on the “A/C” switch.
■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 quickly, 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 defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a while.
When the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch is on, the
indicator illuminates on the rear window
and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
■Using the Climate Preference
1 Press the automatic mode
switch.
2 Press the “FAST/ECO” switch.
Each time the “FAST/ECO” switch
is pressed, the fan speed setting
mode toggles as follows.
Normal “ECO” “FAST” Nor-
mal
When “ECO” is displayed on the air
conditioning screen, the air condi-
tioning is controlled with low fuel
consumption prioritized such as
reducing fan speed, etc.
When “FAST” is displayed on the
screen, fan speed will be
increased.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when
the humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning “A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the