The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sensors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when changing lanes.
WARNING
â– Cautions regarding the use of the system
System components
â– Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
â– When "Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable" is shown on the multi-information display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors. The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow, mud, etc. from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely hot or cold environments.
â– When "Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is shown on the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction of misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
â– Customization
Some functions can be customized.
WARNING
â– 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 operate correctly.
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 will be displayed. In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function satisfied for approximately 60 minutes.
If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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.
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off
The Blind Spot Monitor can
be enabled/disabled on of
the multi-information display.
When the Blind Spot Monitor is enabled, the BSM indicator will illuminate.
Fog light assembly
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh and lh sides.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
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