BSM (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 the same sensors.

Warning:

Cautions regarding the use of the BSM function

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 in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function. As the function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

As the system may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

Cautions regarding the use of the RCTA function

There is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control performance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving safely.

Display RCTA

Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Multi-information display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Outside rear view mirrors BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Side mirrors BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Warning buzzers RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) System components

Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

BSM function:When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator will flash.

RCTA function:When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, both outside rear view mirror indicators will flash.

Multimedia Display (RCTA function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the RCTA icon (RCTA icon display) for the detected side will be displayed.

BSM OFF indicator/RCTA OFF indicator

When the Blind Spot Monitor is disabled, the BSM OFF indicator illuminates.

When the RCTA function is disabled, the RCTA OFF indicator illuminates.

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a buzzer will sound from behind the rear seat.

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

The BSM function and the RCTA function can be enabled/disabled on the screen of the multi-information display. (Multi-information display (with 7-inch display) - Settings display, Multi-information display (with 12.3-inch display) - Settings display)

The BSM function/RCTA function will be enabled each time the power switch is turned to ON.

Note:

Outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio volume.

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) Warning message When “ Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” or “ Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable” is shown on the multi-information display

The sensor voltage has become abnormal, or water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of the rear bumper. (To ensure the system can operate properly)Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area should return it to normal.Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or cold weather.

When “ Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” or “ Rear Cross Traffic Alert Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-information display

There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected at a Toyota dealer.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Multi-information display (with 7-inch display) - Settings display, Multi-information display (with 12.3-inch display) - Settings display)

Warning:

Sensor RCTA

Sensor Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)

Sensor BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) To ensure the system can operate properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed inside 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 (When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable” is shown on the multi-information display) will be displayed. In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function (The BSM function is operational when) satisfied for approximately 10 minutes. 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, stickers (including transparent stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper.

Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.

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.

Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Blind Spot Monitor function

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Blind Spot Monitor function The Blind Spot Monitor function

Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

The BSM function detection areas

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

The range of each detection area is:

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

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

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

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.

Note:

The BSM function is operational when

The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

The BSM function is on.

The shift lever is in a position other than R.

The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

The BSM function will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the following situations:

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

You overtake a vehicle in an adjacent lane slowly.

Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

Conditions under which the system 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 traveling 2 lanes away 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 system may not function correctly

The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:

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

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper

When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between each vehicle

When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short

When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area

When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is changing

When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle

As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area

When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.

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

When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle

When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the 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/RCTA function are turned on

When towing a trailer

Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase in the following situations:

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

When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the detection area is short

When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.

When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the detection area

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

When the tires are slipping or spinning

When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short

When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle

When the vehicle throws up water or snow behind.

Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) RCTA Function The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence of such vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the Multimedia Display.

Example: Vehicles are approaching from both sides of the vehicle

When the Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped) is displayed

When the panoramic view monitor (if equipped) is displayed

The RCTA function detection areas

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

The buzzer can alert the driver of faster vehicles approaching from farther away.

Example:


Approaching vehicle	Speed	Approximate alert distance
Fast	34 mph (56 km/h)	131 ft. (40 m)
Slow	5 mph (8 km/h)	18 ft. (5.5 m)

Note:

The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the following conditions are met:

The RCTA function is on.

The shift lever is in R.

The vehicle speed is less than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).

The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 34 mph (56 km/h).

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the multi-information display. (Multi-information display (with 7-inch display) - Settings display, Multi-information display (with 12.3-inch display) - Settings display)

Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles and/or objects.

Vehicles approaching from directly behind

Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect due to obstructions

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

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.^*

Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle^*

The distance between the sensor and approaching vehicle gets too close

Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

Situations in which the system may not operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situations:

When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area.

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.

When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog.

When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between each vehicle.

When a vehicle is approaching at high speed.

When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow.

When backing up on a slope with a sharp change in grade.

When backing out of a sharp angle parking spot.

When towing a trailer.

When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area.

When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed.

If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load.

When turning while backing up.

When a vehicle turns into the detection area.

Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibility of a collision

Instances of the RCTA function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase in the following situations:

When the parking space faces a street and vehicles are being driven on the street.

When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves toward the rear of the vehicle, is short.

When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow.

When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle.

When a detected vehicle turns while approaching the vehicle.

When there are spinning objects near your vehicle such as the fan of an air conditioning unit.

When water is splashed or sprayed toward the rear bumper, such as from a sprinkler.

Moving objects (flags, exhaust fumes, large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain water on the road surface, etc.).

When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the detection area is short.

Gratings and gutters.

When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed.

If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load.