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■ Handling the radar sensor

One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the

Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

● Keep the sensor and its surrounding area on the 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 (

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278) will be displayed.

In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function (

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mately 60 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 or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

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

● Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

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BSM function

The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually not reflected in the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.

BSM function detection areas

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

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The range of the detection area extends to:

Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from the side of the vehicle

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The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle is not in the detection area

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

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

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WARNING

■ Cautions regarding the use of the system

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 present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function.

The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

■ The BSM function is operational when

● The BSM function is turned on

● Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■ The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

● A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

● You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.

● Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.