sensor TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2022 Owner's Guide
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Automatic cancelation of c onstant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
● Actual  vehicle  speed  is  more  than  approximately  10  mph  (16  km/h )  below
the set vehicle speed.
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) .
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
If  constant  speed  control  mode  is  automatically  canceled  for  an y  other  rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in  vehicle-to-vehi-
cle  distance  control  mode,  a  brake  system  operation  sound  may  b e  heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Warning messages and buzzers for d ynamic radar cruise control 
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If  a warning message
is  shown  on  the  multi-information  display,  read  the  message  and  follow  the
instructions.
■ When the sensor may not be correctly detect ing the vehicle ahead
In  the  case  of  the  following  and  depending  on  the  conditions,  o perate  the
brake  pedal  when  deceleration  of  the  system  is  insufficient  or  operate  the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types o f vehicles, the
approach warning ( P. 276) may not be activated.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board,  etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane 
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When  water  or  snow  thrown  up  by  the  surrounding  vehicles  hinders  the
detecting of the sensor
■ Conditions  under  which  the  vehic le-to-vehicle  distance  control mode
may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake peda l (or accelera-
tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system
may not operate properly.
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
● When driving on a road surrounded by a structure, such as in a  tunnel or on
a bridge
● While  the  vehicle  speed  is  decreasing  to  the  set  speed  after  th e  vehicle
accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal
●
When  your  vehicle  is  pointing  upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)
● Preceding  vehicle  has  an  extremely
high ground clearance
●When  the  road  curves  or  when  the
lanes are narrow
● When  steering  wheel  operation  or  your
position in the lane is unstable 
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■Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In  strong  sunlight,  the  outside  rear  view  mirror  indicator  may  be  difficult  to
see.
■ When  “BSM  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
attached  to  the  rear  bumper  around  the  sensors  ( P.  283).  Removing  the
water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area sh ould 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”  is  show n  on
the multi-information display
There  may  be  a  sensor  malfunction  or  misaligned.  Have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 566) 
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WARNING
■To ensure the system can operate properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and ri ght sides of the
rear  bumper  respectively.  Observe  the  following  to  ensure  the  Blind  Spot
Monitor can function correctly.
● 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  si tuations,
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.
● If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized rep airer, or any
reliable repairer.
● 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.
●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.
282)  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.  286)  satis-
fied for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning  message  does  not  disappear,
have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer. 
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Vehicles that can be detected
 by the Blind Spot Monitor
The  Blind  Spot  Monitor  uses  radar  sensors  to  detect  the  followi ng
vehicles  traveling  in  adjacent  lanes  and  advises  the  driver  of  the
presence  of  such  vehicles  via  the  indicators  on  the  outside  rea r
view mirrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in a reas  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)
Blind Spot Monitor operation
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Conditions under which the system may not function correctly
●The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the  following sit-
uations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the se nsor or its
surrounding area
• When  mud,  snow,  ice,  a  sticker,  etc.  is  covering  the  sensor  or   surround-
ing 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  b etween
each vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle  is short
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your v ehicle 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 d etection 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)  or  towing  eyelet  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 Blind Spot Monitor is turned on
● Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor 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 se nsor 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 h ills, 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)  or  towing  eyelet  is
installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When the vehicle throws up water or snow behind. 
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Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Press 
/ of the meter con-
trol switches, select  .
Press 
/ of the meter con-
trol switches, select  .
Press    of  the  meter  control
switch.
Each time   is pressed, the function changes on/off.
When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that  the sys-
tem is operational.
Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when paral-
lel  parking  or  maneuvering  into  a  garage  is  measured  by  the
sensors  and  communicated  via  t he  multi-information  display
and  a  buzzer.  Always  check  the  surrounding  area  when  using
this system. 
Types of sensors
Turning the intuitive  parking assist on/off
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Multi-information display
Front  corner  sensor  opera-
tion
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Display
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Distance display
Sensors that detect 
an obstacle will illuminate continuously or  blink.
*: The images may differ from those shown in the illustrations. ( P. 289)
Sensor detection display, obstacle distance
Multi-information 
display
*
Approximate distance to obstacle
Rear center sensorFront and rear corner 
sensor
(continuous)
Far
Near 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 
2.0 ft. (60 cm)
(continuous)
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
(continuous)1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 
1.2 ft. (35 cm)
1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 
1.2 ft. (35 cm)
(blinking)
Less than 
1.2 ft. (35 cm)
Less than
1.2 ft. (35 cm) 
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Buzzer operation and di
stance to an obstacle
A buzzer sounds when the  sensors are operating.
● The buzzer sounds faster as the  vehicle approaches an obstacle.  
When  the  vehicle  comes  within  the  following  distance  of  the
obstacle,  the  buzzer  sounds  continuously:  Approximately  1.2  ft.
(35 cm).
● When  2  or  more  obstacles  are  detected  simultaneously,  the
buzzer  system  responds  to  the  nearest  obstacle.  If  one  or  both
come  within  the  above  distances ,  the  beep  will  repeat  a  long
tone, followed by fast beeps.
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
The  diagram  shows  the  detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors  cannot  detect  obstacles
that are extremely close to the
vehicle.
The  range  of  the  sensors  may
change depending on the shape of
the object etc.
Detection range of the sensors
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