2144-5. Using the driving support systems
*: If equipped
Meter control switches
Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.
Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
If a vehicle is detected as
approaching from the left or right
behind the vehicle, both outside
rear view mirror indicators will blink
and a buzzer will sound.
Audio system screen
If a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle
is detected, the RCTA icon
( P.215) for the detected side will
be displayed on the audio system
screen. This illust ration shows an
example of a vehicle approaching
from both sides of the vehicle.
Driving assist information
indicator
When the RCTA is off, “Rear Cross
Traffic Alert OFF” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-
fic Aler t) function*
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,
taking care to o bserve your sur-
roundings. The RCTA function is
only a supplementary function
which alerts the driver that a vehi-
cle is approaching from the right
or left at the rear of the vehicle. As
the RCTA function may not func-
tion correctly under certain condi-
tions, the driver’s own visual
confirmation of safety is neces-
sary. Over relia nce on this func-
tion may lead to an accident
resulting death or serious injury.
■To ensure the system can
operate properply
P. 2 1 0
System components
2154-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
The RCTA can be enabled/dis-
abled on (4.2-inch display)
or (7-inch display) of the
multi-information display.
(P.386)
When the RCTA function is off,
the driving assist information
indicator ( P.70) will illuminate.
At this time, "Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF" will be displayed on
the multi-information display.■Outside rear vie
w mirror indica-
tor 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.
■Rear side radar sensors
P.210
■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 a nd alerts
the driver of the presence of such vehicles by flashing the out side
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 o f the
vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the audio sys-
tem screen.
Example: Vehicles are approaching from both sides of the vehicl e
Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off
RCTA function
2204-5. Using the driving support systems
Multi-information display
Turning the safe exit assist on/off.
When the system determines that
the possibility of a collision with a
door is high, the target door is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. Also, if the door is opened
when the outside rear view mirror
indicator is illuminated, a buzzer
will sound as a warning.
Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
When a vehicle or bicycle which
may collide with a door (other than
the back door) when opened is
detected, the outsid e rear view mir-
ror indicator on t he detected side
will illuminate. When a door on the
detected side is opened, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator will
flash.
Driving assist information
indicator
Illuminates when the safe exit
assist is turned off. At this time,
“Safe Exit Assist OFF” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
■Outside rear vie w mirror indica-
tor visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear
view mirror indicator may be difficult
to see.
■Buzzer
If the volume setting of the audio
system is high or the surrounding
area is loud, it may be difficult to
hear the buzzer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.386)
System components
WARNING
■To ensure the system can
operate properly
Safe exit assist sensors are
installed behind the left and right
sides of the rear bumper respec-
tively. Observe the following to
ensure the safe e xit assist can
operate correctly.
2224-5. Using the driving support systems
■Objects that can be detected by the Safe exit assist
When the safe exit assist detects the following vehicles or bicycles
behind your vehicle using a rear side radar sensor, the occupan ts of
the vehicle are informed through an outside rear view mirror in dica-
tor, buzzer, and the multi-information display.
Vehicle or bicycle which has a high possibility of colliding wi th a
door (other than the back door) when opened
■The Safe exit assist detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
Approximately 145 ft. (45 m) rearward from the front door
*
*: The faster a vehicle or bicycle is approaching, the distance at which an
outside rear view mirror ind icator will illuminate or blink wil l become fur-
ther.
■The Safe exit ass ist is opera-
tional when
The Safe exit assist is operational
when all of the following conditions
are met:
●When the engine switch is ON, less than 3 minutes have elapsed
since the engine was off, or less
than 3 minutes have elapsed
since a door was opened and
someone has entered the vehicle
(the time which operation is possi-
ble may be extended if a door is
opened and closed)
Safe exit assist operation
2345-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5-1.Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Vehicles without DUAL mode air conditioning system
Temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
Recirculated air mode switch
Eco air conditioning mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is auto-
matically adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
2355-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
Vehicles with DUAL mode air conditioning systemLeft-hand side temperature control switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
“SYNC” switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
Recirculated air mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Fan speed increases switch
Fan speed decreases switch
Eco air conditioning mode switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch
■Adjusting the temperature
setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol switch clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the
system will blow a mbient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
Vehicles with DUAL mode air con-
ditioning system: The air condition- ing system switches between
individual and synchronized modes
each time “SYNC” switch is
pressed.
The air conditioning system
switches between
individual and
synchronized modes each time
“SYNC” switch is pressed.
Synchronized modes (indicator on):
The left-hand side temperature
control switch can be used to adjust
2375-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode if
t h e r e c i r c u l a t e d a i r m o d e i s u s e d . ( I t
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 illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.
■Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors
Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side 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 ou tside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.
■Eco air conditioning mode
The air conditioning is controlled
with low fuel consumption priori- tized such as reducing fan
speed, etc.
Press the eco air conditioning
mode switch.
When the eco air conditioning
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning
mode switch.
■When the outside temperature
exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air
conditioning system is on
●In order to reduce the air condi-
tioning power consumption, the air
conditioning system may switch to
recirculated air mode automati-
cally. This may also reduce fuel
consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected
as a default mode when the
engine switch is turned to ON.
●It is possible to switch to outside
air mode at any time by pressing
the outside air mode switch.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will
easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning “A/C” on will dehu-
midify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows
may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the
recirculated 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 recommended that the air intake
mode be set to outside air mode and
the fan speed to a ny setting except
off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air
mode temporarily is recom-
mended in preventing dirty air
2395-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Using the voice command sys-
tem
Air conditioning system can be
operated using voice commands.
For details, refer to the “MULTIME-
DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.386)
1 Press the automatic mode
switch.
2 Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
3 To stop the operation, press
the off switch.
If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automati-
cally according to the temperature
setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a
while until warm or cool air is ready
to flow immediately after the auto-
matic mode switch pressed.
Prevent ice from building up on
the windshield and wiper
blades.
When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield
from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defog-
ger switch during cool air opera-
tion in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■When the outside rear view
mirror defoggers are operat-
ing
Do not touch the outside rear view
mirror surfaces, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
■When repairing/replacing
parts of the air conditioning
system
Have repair/replacement per-
formed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning
system, such as the evaporator, is
to be replaced, it must be
replaced with a new one.
Using automatic mode
Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)