Toyota parking assist-sensor^*

^*If equipped

The distance from your vehicle to objects, such as a wall, when parallel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the audio system screen and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system.

System components

Types of sensors

Hatchback

1. Front corner sensors

2. Front center sensors

3. Rear corner sensors

4. Rear center sensors

Wagon

1. Front corner sensors

2. Front center sensors

3. Rear corner sensors

4. Rear center sensors

Display

When the sensors detect an object, such as a wall, a graphic is shown on the audio system screen depending on the position and distance to the object.

1. Front corner sensor detection

2. Front center sensor detection

3. Rear corner sensor detection

4. Rear center sensor detection

Turning Toyota parking assist-sensor on/off

Use the meter control switches to enable/disable the Toyota parking assist-sensor.

7-inch display

1. Press or to select .

2. Press or to select and then press and hold .

12.3-inch display

1. Press or to select .

2. Press or to select and then press and hold .

When the Toyota parking assist-sensor function is disabled, the Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF indicator 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 is on.

• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).

• A shift lever other than P is selected.

If “Parking Assist Unavailable Sensor Blocked” is displayed on the multi-information display

A sensor may be covered with water droplets, ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove the water droplets, ice, snow, dirt, etc. from the sensor to return the system to normal.

If the malfunction display is displayed even though the sensors are not covered with water droplets, ice, snow, or dirt, the sensors may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

If “System Stopped See Owner's Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display

Water may be continuously flowing over the sensor surface, such as in a heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will return to normal.

If “System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display

The sensors may be malfunctioning or there may be a problem with the voltage. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Sensor detection information

The following situations may occur during use.

• The sensors may be able to only detect objects near the front and rear bumpers.

• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

• If an object is extremely close to a sensor, it may not be detected.

• There will be a short delay between object detection and display. Even at low speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within the sensor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the warning beep 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 buzzer if buzzers for other systems are sounding.

Situations in which the system 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 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.

• A sensor is covered in any way.

• 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 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 ultrasonic 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 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, 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 collision or other impact

• When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet, bumper protector (an additional 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 possibility of a collision

In some situations, such as the following, the system may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

• When driving on a narrow road

  

• 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 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 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 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 multistory parking 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

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 projecting outwards in the direction of your vehicle

People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.

Sensor detection display, object distance

Detection range of the sensors

1. Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)

2. Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)

3. 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.

Buzzer operation and distance 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 objects are detected simultaneously, the buzzer sounds for the nearest object. If one or more objects come within approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.) of the vehicle, the buzzer will repeat a long tone, followed by fast beeps.

• Automatic buzzer mute function: After a buzzer begins sounding, if the distance between the vehicle and the detected object does not become shorter, the buzzer will be muted automatically. (However, if the distance between the vehicle and object is 30 cm (1.0 ft.) or less, this function will not operate.)

Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the multi-information display. The volume of buzzers for the Toyota parking assist-sensor and RCTA function (if equipped) will be adjusted simultaneously.

Use the meter control switches to change settings.

7-inch display

1. Press or to select .

2. Press or 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.

12.3-inch display

1. Press or to select .

2. Press or to select and then press .

3. Select the volume and then press and hold .

   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 simultaneously.

Mute will be canceled automatically in the following situations:

• When the shift lever is changed.

• When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed.

• When the operating function is temporarily canceled.

• When the operating function is disabled manually.

• When the power switch is turned off.