Toyota FORTUNER 2021 Owner's Manual page 268

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
To ensure the system can operate properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right sides of the
rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot
Monitor can function correctly.
Keep the sensors and the surrounding
areas on the rear 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 (P. 265) will be
displayed. In this situation, clear off the
dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the
operation conditions of the Blind Spot
Monitor (P. 269) satisfied for approxi-
mately 10 minutes. If the warning mes-
sage 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 stickers or install accessories to the sensor or surrounding
area on the rear bumper.
Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.