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■The system can be operated when
●The engine switch is in ON mode.
● Intuitive parking assist function is on.
● The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
● A shift position other than P is selected.
■ Sensor detection information
●The  sensor’s  detection  areas  are  limited  to  the  areas  around  th e  vehicle’
front and rear bumpers.
● The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the de tection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Detection  may  be  impossible  if  static  objects  draw  too  close  to  the  sen- sor.
• There  will  be  a  short  delay  between  static  object  detection  and  display (warning  buzzer  sounds).  Even  at  low  speeds,  there  is  a  possibi lity  that
the  object  will  come  within  11.9  in.  (30  cm)  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 sys- tem 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 i t. 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 the area will resolve this problem .) 
In  especially  cold  weather,  if  a  sensor  is  frozen  the  sensor  di splay  may  be
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●On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on gra ss.
● 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
● If  the  orientation  of  a  sensor  has  been  changed  due  to  a  collis ion  or  other
impact
● When  equipment  that  may  obstruct  a  sensor  is  installed,  such  as  a towing
eyelet,  bumper  protector  (an  additional  trim  strip,  etc.),  bicy cle  carrier,  or
snow plow
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the car ried load
● 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
●
When  a  sensor  or  the  area  around  a
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■Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no  possibil-
ity of a collision
In  some  situations,  such  as  the  following,  the  system  may  opera te  even
though there is no possibility of a collision.
● When  driving  toward  a  banner,  flag,  low-hanging  branch  or  boom  barrier
(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots)
● When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road
● When  driving  on  a  metal  cover  (grating),  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  dri ving  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 sandst orm
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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. 495
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 568)
■ Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. ●On  an  extremely  bumpy  road,  on  an
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WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
There  is  a  limit  to  the  degree  of  recognition  accuracy  and  cont rol  perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this  system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicl e’ surroundings
and driving safely.
■ To ensure the system can operate properly
Observe the following precautions.
Failing  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  driven  safely
and possibly cause an accident.
● Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.
● Do not attach a sticker or install an electronic component, such as a backlit
license  plate  (especially  fluorescent  type),  fog  lights,  fender   pole  or  wire-
less antenna near a radar sensor.
● Do  not  subject  the  surrounding  area  of  the  sensor  to  a  strong  impact.  If
subjected to an impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
If the front or rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
● 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 collision.
● 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 a rea.
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 malfunction .
● When  using  steam  to  clean  the  vehicle,  do  not  direct  steam  too  close  to
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a  system that has 2 functions;
● The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making t he decision when changing lanes
● The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch  is set to
on,  the  switch’s  indicator  illuminates  and  the  buzzer  sounds.  C ommon
switch for Blind Spot Monitor function and Rear Cross Traffic A lert func-
tion.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function: 
When  a vehicle is detected in a  blind spot of the  outside rear view mir-
rors  or  approaching  rapidly  from  behind  into  a  blind  spot,  the  outside
rear view mirror indicator on  the detected side will illuminate. If the turn
signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside  rear view
mirror indicator will flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function: 
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehi-
cle is detected, both outside rear view mirror indicators will  flash.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When  a  vehicle  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  rear  of  the  v ehicle  is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the left-hand rear pillar .
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indica tor may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over noises such as
high audio volume.
■ When there is a malfunction in  the Blind Spot Monitor system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following  reasons, warn-
ing messages will be displayed: ( P. 496)
● 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
■ Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: OAYSRR2A
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  includin g  interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Applicable law: Canada 310
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not
cause  interference,  and  (2)  this device must accept any  interfe rence, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the devi ce.
Frequency bands: 24.05 – 24.25 GHz
Output power: less than 20 milliwatts
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Droit applicable : Canada 310
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  app licables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions  suivantes  :  (1)  I’appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de  b rouillage,  et  (2)
I’utilisateur  de  I’appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage  radioélectrique  subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le foun ctionnement.
Bandes de fréquences : 24.05 – 24.25 GHz
Puissance émise : Moins de 20 milliwatts
The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect ve hicles
that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in
the outside rear view mirror (the  blind spot), and advises the driver of
the vehicles existence via the  outside rear view mirror indicat o r.
WARNING
■To ensure the system can operate properly
One  Blind  Spot  Monitor  sensor  is  installed  inside  the  left  and  right  side  of
the  vehicle  rear  bumper  respectively.  Observe  the  following  to  ensure  the
Blind Spot Monitor system can function correctly.
● Do  not  subject  the  sensor  or  surrounding  area  on  the  bumper  to  a  strong
impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may mal-
function and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected. If
the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have
the area inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
● Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
● Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.
The Blind Spot Monitor function
●Keep  the  sensor  and  its  surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times.