Get Driving -> Intuitive parking assist Guide for Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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Intuitive parking assist^

The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when paral-

lel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the

sensors and communicated via the multi-information display

and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using

this system.

Types of sensors

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1

2

3

Front corner sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off

1

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

2

3

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

of the meter control

switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the sys-

tem is operational.

: If equipped

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Display

■ Multi-information display

Front corner sensor opera-

tion

1

Rear corner sensor operation

Rear center sensor operation

2

3

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Sensor detection display, obstacle distance

■ Distance display

Sensors that detect an obstacle will illuminate continuously or blink.

Approximate distance to obstacle

Multi-information

Front and rear corner

^display*

Rear center sensor

sensor

Far

4.9 ft. (150 cm) to



2.0 ft. (60 cm)

(continuous)

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2.0 ft. (60 cm) to

1.5 ft. (45 cm)

2.0 ft. (60 cm) to

1.5 ft. (45 cm)

(continuous)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to

1.2 ft. (35 cm)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to

1.2 ft. (35 cm)

Less than

1.2 ft. (35 cm)

(blinking)

Near

*: The images may differ from those shown in the illustrations. (P. 278)

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■ Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

● The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.

When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the

obstacle, the buzzer sounds continuously: Approximately 1.2 ft.

(35 cm).

● When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the

buzzer system responds to the nearest obstacle. If one or both

come within the above distances, the beep will repeat a long

tone, followed by fast beeps.

Detection range of the sensors

1

2

Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)

The diagram shows the detection

range of the sensors. Note that the

sensors cannot detect obstacles

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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■Intuitive parking assist can be operated when

●Front corner sensors:

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

• The shift lever is in a position other than P.

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

●Rear corner and rear center sensors:

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

• The shift lever is in R.

■Intuitive parking assist display

When an obstacle is detected while the Toyota parking assist monitor is in

use, the warning indicator will appear in the upper part of the screen even if

the display setting has been set to off.

■Sensor detection information

●The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s

front corner and rear bumpers.

●The following situations may occur during use.

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• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection

distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.

• There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and display. Even

at slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within the

sensor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the warning

beep sounds.

• Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected for colli-

sion when approached, even if they have been detected once.

• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air

flow noise of air conditioning system.

■Objects which the system may not be properly detected

●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

●Sharply-angled objects

●Low obstacles

●Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of

your vehicle

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■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, 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.

●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

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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 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

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●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 multi-story 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

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●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

■When the system malfunctions

●If “Clean park sonar” is shown

A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is

removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal. Also, due to

the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction display may

appear or an obstacle may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out, the sys-

tem should return to normal.

●If “Check park sonar system” is shown

Depending on the malfunction of the sensor, the device may not be working

normally. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features P. 549)

■Certification

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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 interfer-

ence, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

 For vehicles sold in Canada

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

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WARNING

■Cautions regarding the use of the system

There is a limit to the degree of recognition 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’ 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.

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●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 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 malfunction.

●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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