Toyota parking assist monitor* *If equipped The parking assist monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of the view behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while parking. When the display is changed to the wide rear view mode, a wider lateral view behind the vehicle will be displayed. Note: The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the screen. Toyota parking assist monitor Driving precautions Driving precautions The parking assist monitor is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to visually check all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding. If you do not, you may hit another vehicle, and could possibly cause an accident. Pay attention to the following precautions when using the parking assist monitor. Warning: Never depend on the parking assist monitor entirely when backing up. The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may differ from the actual state.Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle. Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed. If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles, obstacles, people or mount the shoulder, depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The instructions given are only guidelines. When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc., when parking. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the parking assist system. When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your vehicle before maneuvering into it. Do not use the parking assist monitor in the following cases: On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow When using tire chains or emergency tires When the tailgate is not closed completely On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visually check all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding. If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may change. The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual distances. (Differences between the screen and the actual road) Toyota parking assist monitor Screen display Screen display The parking assist monitor screen will be displayed if the shift lever is shifted to R while the engine switch is in ON. Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode will change as follows: Rear view: Displays the rear view of the vehicle. Wide rear view: Displays a near 180° image from the rear view camera. Display mode switching button Each time the button is selected, the rear view mode and the wide rear view mode are switched. Guide line switching button Select to switch the guide line mode. (Using the system) Each time the button is selected, the display mode changes in the following order: Estimated course line display mode Parking assist guide line display mode Distance guide line display mode Center guide line display mode. Rear Cross Traffic Alert* When a sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the rear, the direction of the vehicle approaching from the rear is displayed and the buzzer sounds. Rear Camera Detection* When a sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the rear, the direction of the vehicle approaching from the rear is displayed and the buzzer sounds. Intuitive parking assist* When a sensor detects a stationary object, the direction of and the approximate distance to the a stationary object are displayed and the buzzer sounds. *If equipped Note: For details about the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)*) and intuitive parking assist. (Intuitive parking assist*) Warning: As the Rear Cross Traffic Alert display is displayed over the camera view, it may be difficult to see the Rear Cross Traffic Alert display depending on the color and brightness of the surrounding area. Canceling Toyota parking assist monitor The parking assist monitor is canceled when the shift lever is shifted into any position other than R. Toyota parking assist monitor Using the system Using the system Use any of the following modes. Estimated course line display mode (Estimated course line display mode) Estimated course lines are displayed which move in accordance with the operation of the steering wheel. Parking assist guide line display mode (Parking assist guide line display mode) The steering wheel return points (parking assist guide lines) are displayed. This mode is recommended for those who are comfortable with parking the vehicle without the aid of the estimated course lines. Distance guide line display mode (Distance guide line display mode) Distance guide lines only are displayed. This mode is recommended for those who are comfortable with parking the vehicle without the aid of the guide lines. Center guide line display mode (Center guide line display mode) Estimated course lines and vehicle center line are displayed which move in accordance with the operation of the steering wheel. Toyota parking assist monitor Estimated course line display mode Estimated course line display mode Screen description Vehicle width guide line Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up. Estimated course lines Show an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned. Distance guide lines Show distance behind the vehicle when the steering wheel is turned. The guide lines move in conjunction with the estimated course lines. The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yellow) from the center of the edge of the bumper. Distance guide line Shows distance behind the vehicle. Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the edge of the bumper. Vehicle center guide line Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground. Warning: If the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle width guide lines and the estimated course lines are not in alignment, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Toyota parking assist monitor Parking assist guide line display mode Parking assist guide line display mode Screen description Vehicle width guide line Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up. The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width. Parking assist guide lines Show the path of the smallest turn possible behind the vehicle. Distance guide line Shows distance behind the vehicle. Displays points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of the bumper. Vehicle center guide line Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground. Toyota parking assist monitor Distance guide line display mode Distance guide line display mode Screen description Distance guide line Shows distance behind the vehicle. Displays points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of the bumper. Center guide line display mode Screen description Center guide line Indicates the estimated vehicle center. Toyota parking assist monitor Toyota parking assist monitor precautions Toyota parking assist monitor precautions Area displayed on screen The parking assist monitor displays an image of the view from the bumper of the rear area of the vehicle. Rear view Corners of bumper The area around both corners of the bumper will not be displayed. Wide rear view Corners of bumper The area around both corners of the bumper will not be displayed. Note: The image adjustment procedure for the parking assist monitor screen is the same as the procedure for adjusting the screen display. (Refer to the “ MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.) The area displayed on the screen may vary according to vehicle orientation conditions. Objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper cannot be displayed. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. Items which are located higher than the camera may not be displayed on the monitor. The camera The camera for the parking assist monitor is located as shown in the illustration. Using the camera If dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adhering to the camera, it cannot transmit a clear image. In this case, flush it with a large quantity of water and wipe the camera lens clean with a soft and wet cloth. Notice: The parking assist monitor may not operate properly in the following cases. If the back of the vehicle is hit, the position and mounting angle of the camera may change. As the camera has a water proof construction, do not detach, disassemble or modify it. This may cause incorrect operation. When cleaning the camera lens, flush the camera with a large quantity of water and wipe it with a soft and wet cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens may cause the camera lens to be scratched and unable to transmit a clear image. Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or a glass coating to adhere to the camera. If this happens, wipe it off as soon as possible. If the temperature changes rapidly, such as when hot water is poured on the vehicle in cold weather, the system may not operate normally. When washing the vehicle, do not apply intensive bursts of water to the camera or camera area. Doing so may result in the camera malfunctioning. Do not expose the camera to strong impact as this could cause a malfunction. If this happens, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Differences between the screen and the actual road The distance guide lines and the vehicle width guide lines may not actually be parallel with the dividing lines of the parking space, even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually. The distances between the vehicle width guide lines and the left and right dividing lines of the parking space may not be equal, even when they appear to be so. Be sure to check visually. The distance guide lines give a distance guide for flat road surfaces. In any of the following situations, there is a margin of error between the guide lines on the screen and the actual distance/course on the road. When the ground behind the vehicle slopes up sharply The distance guidelines are projected on a horizontal surface, distances on an upward sloping surface appear farther from the vehicle than the actual distance. Because of this, objects will appear to be farther away than they actually are. In the same way, there will be a margin of error between the guidelines and the actual distance/course on the road. When the ground behind the vehicle slopes down sharply The distance guidelines are projected on a horizontal surface, distances on an downward sloping surface appear closer to the vehicle than the actual distance. Because of this, objects will appear to be closer than they actually are. In the same way, there will be a margin of error between the guidelines and the actual distance/course on the road. When any part of the vehicle sags When the vehicle posture tilts due to the number of passengers or the distribution of the load, there is a margin of error between the guide lines on the screen and the actual distance/course on the road. A margin of error When approaching three-dimensional objects The estimated course lines target flat surfaced objects (such as the road). It is not possible to determine the position of three-dimensional objects (such as vehicles) using the estimated course lines and distance guide lines. When approaching a three-dimensional object that extends outward (such as the flatbed of a truck), be careful of the following. Estimated course lines Visually check the surroundings and the area behind the vehicle. In the case shown below, the truck appears to be outside of the estimated course lines and the vehicle does not look as if it hits the truck. However, the rear body of the truck may actually cross over the estimated course lines. In reality if you back up as guided by the estimated course lines, the vehicle may hit the truck. Estimated course lines Distance guide lines Visually check the surroundings and the area behind the vehicle. On the screen, it appears that a truck is parking at point . However, in reality if you back up to point , you will hit the truck. On the screen, it appears that is closest and is farthest away. However, in reality, the distance to and is the same, and is farther than and . Toyota parking assist monitor Things you should know Things you should know If you notice any symptoms If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the solution, and re-check. If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Symptom Likely cause Solution
The image is difficult to see The vehicle is in a dark area The temperature around the lens is either high or low The outside temperature is low There are water droplets on the camera It is raining or humid Foreign matter (mud, etc.) is adhering to the camera Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera The vehicle is under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, mercury lights, etc. Back up while visually checking the vehicle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor again once conditions have been improved.) The procedure for adjusting the picture quality of the parking assist monitor is the same as the procedure for adjusting the screen display. (Refer to the “ MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.)
The image is blurry Dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adhering to the camera. Flush the camera with a large quantity of water and wipe the camera lens clean with a soft and wet cloth.
The image is out of alignment The camera or surrounding area has received a strong impact. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The guide lines are very far out of alignment The camera position is out of alignment. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy load on the vehicle, tire pressure is low due to a tire puncture, etc.) The vehicle is used on an incline. If this happens due to these causes, it does not indicate a malfunction. Back up while visually checking the vehicle’s surroundings.
The estimated course lines move even though the steering wheel is straight There is a malfunction in the signals being output by the steering sensor. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Guide lines are not displayed The tailgate is open. Close the tailgate. If this does not resolve the symptom, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
is displayed Battery has been reinstalled. The steering wheel has been moved while the battery was being reinstalled. Battery power is low. The steering sensor has been reinstalled. There is a malfunction in the signals being output by the steering sensor. Stop the vehicle, and turn the steering wheel as far as it will go to the left and right. If this does not resolve the symptom, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.