Toyota RAV4 2019 Owner's Manual page 247

When the Toyota parking assist-sensor
function is disabled, the Toyota parking
assist-sensor OFF indicator (P.61)
illuminates on the multi-information dis-
play.
To re-enable the system, select
the multi-information display, select
and turn it on.
If the system is disabled, it will remain
off even if the engine switch is turned to
ON after the engine switch has been
turned off.
WARNING
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Toyota parking assist-sensor
precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.
●
Do not use the sensor at speeds in
excess of 10 km/h (6 mph).
●
The sensors' detection areas and
reaction times are limited. When
moving forward or reversing, check
the areas surrounding the vehicle
(especially the sides of the vehicle)
for safety, and drive slowly, using
the brake to control the vehicle's
speed.
●
Do not install accessories near the
bumpers as those areas are within
the sensors' detection areas.
●
The area directly under the bum-
pers is not detected.
Thin posts or objects lower than the
sensor may not be detected when
approached, even if they have been
detected once.
4-5. Using the driving support systems
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When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable the
function as it may operate even
though there is no possibility of a colli-
sion.
●
The vehicle is equipped with a com-
on
mercial fender pole, wireless
antenna or fog lights.
●
The front or rear bumper or a sen-
sor receives a strong impact.
●
A non-genuine Toyota suspension
(lowered suspension, etc.) is
installed.
●
Towing eyelets are installed.
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A backlit license plate is installed.
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When using the Toyota parking
assist-sensor
In the following situations, the system
may not function correctly due to a
sensor malfunction, etc. Have the
vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
●
The Toyota parking assist-sensor
operation display flashes or shows
continuously, and a beep sounds
when no objects are detected.
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If the area around a sensor collides
with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
●
If the bumper or grille collides with
something.
●
If the display flashes or is displayed
continuously and a buzzer does not
sound, except when the mute func-
tion has been turned on.
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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.
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