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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
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To ensure the system can
operate properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are
installed behind the left and right
sides of the rear bumper respec-
tively. Observe the following to
ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
operate correctly.
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Keep the sensors and the sur-
rounding areas on the rear
bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area
on the rear bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with snow, the Blind Spot
Monitor may not operate and a
warning message will be dis-
played. In this situation, clear off
the dirt or snow and drive the
vehicle with the operation condi-
tions of the BSM function
(P.212) satisfied for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. If the warning
message does not disappear,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
●
Do not attach accessories,
stickers (including transparent
stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to
a sensor or its surrounding area
on the rear bumper.
●
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 sen-
sor is scratched or dented, or
part of them has become dis-
connected.
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Do not disassemble the sensor.
●
Do not modify the sensor or sur-
rounding area on the rear
bumper.
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If a sensor or the rear bumper
needs to be removed/installed
or replaced, contact your Toyota
dealer.
●
Do not paint the rear bumper
any color other than an official
Toyota color.
Turning the Blind Spot
Monitor on/off
The Blind Spot Monitor can be
enabled/disabled on
(4.2-inch display) or
display) of the multi-information
display. (P.386)
When the Blind Spot Monitor
function is off, the driving assist
information indicator (P.70)
will illuminate. At this time,
"Blind Spot Monitor OFF" will be
displayed on the multi-informa-
(7-inch