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 The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings. The RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary. Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury. Warning buzzers RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) Side mirrors BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Outside rear view mirrors BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Display RCTA Outside rear view mirrors RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) Outside rear view mirrors BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) System components Meter control switches 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. Monitor screen 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. 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 (4.2-inch display) - Settings display, Multi-information display (7-inch display) - Settings display) When the Blind Spot Monitor is disabled, the BSM OFF indicator illuminates. (Indicators) When the RCTA function is disabled, the RCTA OFF indicator illuminates. (Indicators) The BSM function and the RCTA function are automatically 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 See Owner’s Manual” or “ Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” 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. (Handling the radar sensor) 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 (4.2-inch display) - Settings display, Multi-information display (7-inch display) - Settings display) Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan and Puerto Rico For vehicles sold in Canada Warning: Sensor BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Sensor Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) Sensor RCTA Handling the radar sensor 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 See Owner’s Manual” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” 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. BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Blind Spot Monitor function Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) 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 BSM function 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 BSM function 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 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. BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) Rear Cross Traffic Alert function Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) 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 navigation system (if equipped) or multimedia system (if equipped) screen. When the Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped) is displayed When the panoramic view monitor (if equipped) is displayed : The RCTA function is malfunctioning (When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information display) 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 18 mph (28 km/h) 65 ft. (20 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 5 mph (8 km/h). The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and 18 mph (28 km/h). Setting the buzzer volume The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the multi-information display. (Multi-information display (4.2-inch display) - Settings display, Multi-information display (7-inch display) - Settings display) Conditions under which the RCTA function 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* *Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur. Conditions under which the RCTA function may not function correctly 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 parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road, etc. When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle When backing up on a slope with a sharp change in grade When backing out of a shallow angle parking spot Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on Immediately after the hybrid system is started with the RCTA function on When the sensors cannot detect a vehicle due to obstructions Instances of the RCTA function unnecessary detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase in the following situations: When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle 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 an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle