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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;

● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function

Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes

● The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

Multi-information display

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Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (P. 261)

Outside rear view mirror indicators

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BSM function:

When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror

indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out-

side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper-

ated.

RCTA function:

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is

detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.

“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator

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When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi-

nates.

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Audio system screen (RCTA function only)

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If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is

detected, the RCTA icon (P. 268) for the detected side will be displayed.

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is

detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

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Press

/

of the meter control switches, select

of the meter control switched, select

of the meter control switch.

.

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or

.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-

ficult to see.

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■RCTA buzzer hearing

RCTA function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio

volume.

■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Unavailable” are shown on the multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.

(P. 263)

The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,

mud, etc., from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sensors may not operate

normally when driving in extremely hot or cold environments.

■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor

If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, a

warning message will be displayed:

●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

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■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

 For vehicles sold in Canada

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WARNING

■Handling the radar sensor

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 can function correctly.

●Keep the sensor and its surrounding

area on the bumper clean at all times. If

a sensor or its surrounding area on the

rear bumper is dirty or covered with

snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not

operate and a warning message will be

displayed. (P. 261)

In this situation, clear off the dirt or

snow and drive the vehicle with the

operation conditions of the BSM func-

tion satisfied for approximately 60 min-

utes.

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If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer

●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a

strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction

and vehicles may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of

them has become disconnected.

●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.

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are trav-

eling in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually 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 indicator.

BSM function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of the detection area is:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of

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the vehicle

The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

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Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

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Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper

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The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the

detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected,

causing the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

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WARNING

■Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

The BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a

vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function.

The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reli-

ance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore

the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

■The BSM function is operational when

●The BSM function is turned on

●Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

●You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.

●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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■Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles

and/or objects:

^{●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.}*

●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*

●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*

●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*

●Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

*: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

■Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly

●The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-

tions:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water,

snow, etc.

• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the

detection area as your vehicle accelerates

• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip

in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each

vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far

away from your vehicle

• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the

same speed as your vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Immediately after the BSM function is turned on

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