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provisions for the installation of
RF-transmitters, is available on
request at any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
These computers do not record
conversations or sounds, and only
record images outside of the vehi-
cle in certain situations.
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Data usage
High voltage parts and cables on
the hybrid vehicles emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electro-
magnetic waves as the
conventional gasoline powered
vehicles or home electronic appli-
ances despite of their electromag-
netic shielding.
Toyota and third parties contracted by
Toyota may use the data recorded in
this computer to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and develop-
ment, and improve quality.
Toyota and third parties contracted by
Toyota will not disclose the recorded
data to a third party except:
ꢀ With the consent of the vehicle owner
or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of the radio frequency
transmitter (RF-transmitter).
ꢀ In response to an official request by
the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
Vehicle data recording
ꢀ For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
The vehicle is equipped with
sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:
ꢀ Engine speed / Electric motor
speed (traction motor speed)
ꢀ Accelerator status
ꢀ Brake status
ꢀ Vehicle speed
ꢀ Operation status of the driving
assist systems
ꢀ Images from the cameras
ꢀ For research purposes where the
data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s sys-
tems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety sys-
tems for a short period of time, typi-
cally 30 seconds or less. However,
data may not be recorded depend-
Your vehicle is equipped with cameras.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for the location of
recording cameras.
The recorded data varies according
to the vehicle grade level, options
and destinations with which it is
equipped.