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When the Toyota parking assist- 
sensor function is disabled, the  
Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF  
indicator ( P.92) 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 power 
switch off and then to ON.
■The system can be operated when
●The power switch is in ON.
●Toyota parking assist-sensor function 
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.
■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 attach a sticker or install an electronic component, such as a  
backlit license plate (especially fluo- rescent type), fog lights, fender pole or wireless 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 any  authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer. If the front or rear bumper  needs to be removed/installed or replaced, contact any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do  n ot  m od i fy,  d is a sse mb l e o r  p ai n t 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 may cause a sensor to malfunction. 

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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.
●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.
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●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
●When a tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair  
kit is used
■Detection range of the sensors  
(vehicles without panoramic  
view monitor) 
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.
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*: 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. 
 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.107, 113)
Approximate distance to obstacleBuzzer
Front center sensor: 
200 cm to 100 cm (6.6 ft. to 3.3 ft.)
Rear center sensor:
200 cm to 150 cm (6.6 ft. to 4.9 ft.)
Side sensor:
200 cm to 115 cm (6.6 ft. to 3.8 ft.)
Corner sensor:
200 cm to 60 cm (6.6 ft. to 2.0 ft.)
Does not sound (Display only)
Front center sensor: 
100 cm to 60cm (3.3 ft. to 2.0 ft.)*
Rear center sensor:
150 cm to 60cm (4.9 ft. to 2.0 ft.)*
Side sensor:
115 cm to 60 cm (3.8 ft. to 2.0ft.)*
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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1Press   /   (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  
disabled manually. 
 When the power switch is turned  
off. 
The object warning function informs  
the driver of the existence of  
objects along the side of the vehi- 
cle, using a display and buzzer, if  
the objects are within the estimated  
path of the vehicle. 
Object 
Calculated vehicle route 
When the vehicle is moving, the side sensors or side cameras ca n detect  
objects. While the vehicle is moving, if a detected object can  no longer be  
detected by the side sensors or side cameras, the location of t he object rel- 
ative to the vehicle is estimated. If the object is determined  to be in the esti- 
mated path of the vehicle, the object warning function will ope rate.
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Object detected by side sensors or side cameras 
1 The vehicle is stopped and objects along the sides of the vehicle are not  
detected. 
2 Objects are detected as the vehicle is moving. 
3 Even though the objects are outside of the detection area of the side  
sensors or side cameras, a warning is displayed and a buzzer so unds.
■Object warning function operating  
conditions
●The Advanced Park is operating.
●The vehicle moves about 7 m (23.0 ft.)  after the hybrid system is started.
●The R shift position is selected.
●After the D shift position has been selected, the vehicle has moved 7 m (23.0 ft.) or less.
●Camera switch has been pressed and the panoramic view monitor screen is  
displayed.
●The front or rear sensor detects a sta-
tionary object.
■Detection of objects along the  sides of the vehicle
●Objects along the sides of the vehicle are not instantaneously detected. The location of objects in relation to the  
vehicle is estimated after they are first  detected by the front or rear side sen-sors, or side cameras. Therefore, after  
the power switch is changed to ON,  even if an object is along the side of the vehicle, it may not be detected  
until the vehicle has been driven a  small amount and the side sensors or  
side cameras completely scan the  
areas along the sides of the vehicle.
●If a vehicle, person, animal, etc., is 
detected by a side sensors or side  cameras, but then leaves the detec-tion area of the side sensors or side  
cameras, the system will assume the  object has not moved.
WARNING
■Object warning function 
In situations such as the following, the  function may not operate correctly,  
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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.287) 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  
turn on/off the function. ( P.107,  
11 3 ) 
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.92) illumi- nates. (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  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.271) 
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 1
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■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- 
tion/multimedia system display.
This illustration shows an example of a  
vehicle approaching from both sides of 
the vehicle.
■RCTA function detection areas 
The areas that vehicles can be  
detected in are outlined below.
The buzzer can alert for faster vehicles  
approaching from farther away.
Example:
■The RCTA function is operational  when 
The RCTA function operates when all of  
the following conditions are met:
●The RCTA function is on.
●The shift lever is in R.
RCTA function
Approach- 
ing vehicleSpeed
 A pp r ox i - 
mate 
alert dis- 
tance
Fast56 km/h (34  
mph)
40 m (131 
ft.)
Slow8 km/h (5 
mph)5.5 m (18 ft.)