TOYOTA CAMRY 2020 Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)
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1. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM
PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
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The  distance  guide  lines  and  the  vehicle
width guide lines may not actually  be par-
allel  with  the  dividing  lines  of  the  parking
space,  even  when  they  appear  to  be  so.
Be sure to check visually.
 The  distances  between  the  vehicle  width
guide  lines  and  the  left  and  right  dividing
lines  of  the  parking  space  may  not  be
equal,  even  when  they  appear  to  be  so.
Be sure to check visually.
 The  distance  guide  lines  give  a  distance
guide  for  flat  road  surfaces.  In  any  of  the
following  situations,  there  is  a  margin  of
error  between the fixed  guide lines  on the
screen and the actual distance /course on
the road.
NOTICE
● The  rear  view  monitor  system  may  not
operate properly in the following cases.
• If  the  back  of  the  vehicle  is  hit,  the
position  and  mounting  angle  of  the
camera may change.
• As  the  camera  has  a  water  proof  con- struction,  do  not  detach,  disassemble
or  modify  it.  This  may  cause  incorrect
operation.
• When  cleaning  the  camera  lens,  flush
the  camera  with  a  large  quantity  of
water  and  wipe  it  with  a  soft  and  wet
cloth. Strongly rubbing the camera lens
may  cause  the  camera  lens  to  be
scratched  and  unable  to  transmit  a
clear image.
• Do  not  allow  organic  solvent,  car  wax, window  cleaner  or  a  glass  coating  to
adhere  to  the  camera.  If  this  happens,
wipe it off as soon as possible.
• If  the  temperature  changes  rapidly, such  as  when  hot  water  is  poured  on
the vehicle in cold weather, the system
may not operate normally.
• When  washing  the  vehicle,  do  not
apply  intensive  bursts  of  water  to  the
camera or camera area. Doing so may
result in the camera malfunctioning.
● Do  not  expose  the  camera  to  strong
impact  as  this  could  cause  a  malfunc-
tion.  If  this  happens,  have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 
THE SCREEN AND THE 
ACTUAL ROAD 
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WHEN THE GROUND BEHIND 
THE VEHICLE SLOPES UP 
SHARPLY
The distance guide lines will appear to
be closer to the vehicle than the actual
distance.  Because  of  this,  objects  will
appear to be farther away than they ac-
tually  are.  In  the  same  way,  there  will
be  a  margin  of  error  between  the
guidelines  and  the  actual  distance/
course on the road.WHEN THE GROUND BEHIND 
THE VEHICLE SLOPES DOWN 
SHARPLY
The distance guide lines will appear to
be farther from the vehicle than the ac-
tual  distance.  Because  of  this,  objects
will appear to be closer than they actu-
ally are. In the same way, there will be
a  margin  of  error  between  the  guide-
lines and the actual distance/course on
the road. 
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WHEN ANY PART OF THE 
VEHICLE SAGS
When any part of the vehicle sags due
to the number of passengers or the dis-
tribution  of  the  load,  there  is  a  margin
of  error  between  the  fixed  guide  lines
on the screen and the actual distance/
course on the road.
A margin of error
WHEN APPROACHING 
THREE-DIMENSIONAL 
OBJECTS
The distance guide lines are displayed
according  to  flat  surfaced  objects
(such as the road). It is not possible to
determine the position of three-dimen-
sional objects (such as vehicles) using
the  vehicle  width  guide  lines  and  dis-
tance guide lines. When approaching a
three-dimensional  object  that  extends
outward  (such  as  the  flatbed  of  a
truck), be careful of the following. 
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Vehicle width guide lines
VEHICLE WIDTH GUIDE LINES
Visually  check  the  surroundings  and
the area behind the vehicle. In the case
shown  below,  the  truck  appears  to  be
outside of the vehicle width guide lines
and  the  vehicle  does  not  look  as  if  it
hits  the  truck.  However,  the  rear  body
of the truck may actually cross over the
vehicle  width  guide  lines.  In  reality  if
you  back  up  as  guided  by  the  vehicle
width  guide  lines,  the  vehicle  may  hit
the truck.DISTANCE GUIDE LINES
Visually  check  the  surroundings  and
the  area  behind  the  vehicle.  On  the
screen, it appears that a truck is park-
ing at point B. However, in reality if you
back up to point A, you will hit the truck.
On the screen, it appears that A is clos-
est and C is farthest away. However, in
reality,  the  distance  to  A  and  C  is  the
same, and B is farther than A and C.
Positions of A, B and C
C
A B
C
AB 
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3. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
If  you  notice  any  of  the  following  symptoms,  refer  to  the  likely  cause  and  the
solution, and re-check.
If  the  symptom  is  not  resolved  by  the  solution,  have  the  vehicl e  inspected  by
your Toyota dealer.
IF YOU NOTICE ANY SYMPTOMS
SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is difficult to see
 The  vehicle  is  in  a  dark
area
 The  temperature  around
the lens is either high or low
 The  outside  temperature  is
low
 There are water droplets on
the camera
 It is raining or humid
 Foreign matter (mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera
 Sunlight  or  headlights  are
shining  directly  into  the
camera
 The  vehicle  is  under  fluo-
rescent  lights,  sodium
lights, mercury lights etc.
Back up while visually check-
ing  the  vehicle’s  surround-
ings.  (Use  the  monitor  again
once  conditions  have  been
improved.)
The  procedure  for  adjusting
the  picture  quality  of  the  rear
view  monitor  system  is  the
same  as  the  procedure  for
adjusting the screen. ( P.41)
The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as
water  droplets,  snow,  mud
etc.)  is  adhering  to  the  cam-
era.Flush the camera with a large
quantity of water and wipe the
camera lens clean with a soft
and wet cloth.
The image is out of alignment
The  camera  or  surrounding
area  has  received  a  strong
impact.Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The fixed guide lines are very
far out of alignment
The camera position is out of
alignment.Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The vehicle is tilted (there is
a heavy load on the vehicle,
tire pressure is low due to a
tire puncture, etc.)
 The  vehicle  is  used  on  an
incline.If  this  happens  due  to  these
causes, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
Back up while visually check-
ing  the  vehicle’s  surround-
ings. 
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2. TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
1. TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR*
The  parking  assist  monitor  assists  the
driver  by  displaying  an  image  of  the
view  behind  the  vehicle  while  backing
up,  for  example  while  parking.  When
the display is changed to the wide rear
view mode, a wider lateral view behind
the vehicle will be displayed.
INFORMATION
●The  screen  illustrations  used  in  this  text
are  intended  as  examples,  and  may  dif-
fer  from  the  image  that  is  actually  dis-
played on the screen.
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
The parking assist monitor is a supple-
mental  device  intended  to  assist  the
driver when backing up. When backing
up, be sure to visually check all around
the vehicle both directly and using the
mirrors  before  proceeding.  If  you  do
not,  you  may  hit  another  vehicle,  and
could possibly cause an accident.
Pay  attention  to  the  following  precau-
tions  when  using  the  parking  assist
monitor.
WA R N I N G
●Never  depend  on  the  parking  assist
monitor  entirely  when  backing  up.  The
image and the position of the guide lines
displayed  on  the  screen  may  differ  from
the actual state.
Use  caution,  just  as  you  would  when
backing up any vehicle.
● Be  sure  to  back  up  slowly,  depressing
the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
● If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles,
obstacles, people or mount the shoulder,
depress  the  brake  pedal  to  stop  the
vehicle.
*: If equipped
WA R N I N G
●The  instructions  given  are  only  guide-
lines.  When  and  how  much  to  turn  the
steering  wheel  will  vary  according  to
traffic  conditions,  road  surface  condi-
tions,  vehicle  condition,  etc.  when  park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of
this  before  using  the  parking  assist  sys-
tem.
● When parking, be sure to check that the
parking  space  will  accommodate  your
vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the parking assist monitor in
the following cases:
• On  icy  or  slick  road  surfaces,  or  in
snow
• When  using  tire  chains  or  emergency tires
• When  the  trunk  is  not  closed  com- pletely
• On  roads  that  are  not  flat  or  straight,
such as curves or slopes
• If the suspension has been modified or tires  of  a  size  other  than  specified  are
installed
● In  low  temperatures,  the  screen  may
darken  or  the  image  may  become  faint.
The  image  could  distort  when  the  vehi-
cle  is  moving,  or  you  may  become
unable  to  see  the  image  on  the  screen.
Be  sure  to  visually  check  all  around  the
vehicle  both  directly  and  using  the  mir-
rors before proceeding.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position
of  the  guide  lines  displayed  on  the
screen may change.
● The  camera  uses  a  special  lens.  The
distances between objects and pedestri-
ans  that  appear  in  the  image  displayed
on  the  screen  will  differ  from  the  actual
distances. ( P.176) 
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Rear view
 Wide rear view
SCREEN DISPLAY
Vehicles without a  smart key system
The parking assist monitor screen will be displayed if the shif t lever is shifted to the
“R” position while the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
 Vehicles with a  smart key system
The parking assist monitor screen will be displayed if the shif t lever is shifted to the
“R” position while the engine <power> switch is in IGNITION ON  <ON> mode.
Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mo de will change as
follows:
Displays the rear view of the vehicle.
Displays a near 180° image from the rear view camera. 
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No.DisplayFunction
Display  mode  switching
button
Each time the display mode switching button is selected,
the mode will change as follows:
From the rear view mode to the wide rear view mode
 From the wide rear view mode to the rear view mode
Rear  camera  detection
buzzer mute switchSelect  to  mute  the  rear  camera  detection  buzzer.  The
buzzer will be re-enabled when the shift lever is shifted to
a position other than R.
Rear  camera  detection
function off indicatorDisplayed  or  flashes  when  the  rear  camera  detection
function is disabled, such as when it is malfunctioning.
Guide  line  switching  but-
tonSelect to switch the guide line mode. ( P.169)
Rear Camera DetectionDisplayed automatically when a pedestrian is detected.
Rear Cross Traffic AlertWhen  a  sensor  detects  an  obstacle,  the  direction  of  ob-
stacle is displayed and the buzzer sounds.
Intuitive parking assist
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and
the  approximate  distance  to  the  obstacle  are  displayed
and the buzzer sounds.
INFORMATION
● For details about the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function, rear c amera detection function and
intuitive parking assist, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
WA R N I N G
● As the Rear Cross Traffic Alert display is displayed over the c amera view, it may be diffi-
cult to see the Rear Cross Traffic Alert display depending on t he color and brightness of
the surrounding area.
CANCELING TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
The parking assist monitor is canceled when the shift lever is  shifted into any posi-
tion other than the “R” position. 
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Estimated  course  line  display  mode
( P.170) 
Parking  assist  guide  line  display  mode
(P.172)
 Distance  guide  line  display  mode
(P.173)
USING THE SYSTEM
Use any of the following modes.
Estimated  course  lines  are  displayed
which move in accordance with the op-
eration of the steering wheel.The steering wheel return points (park-
ing assist guide lines) are displayed.
This  mode  is  recommended  for  those
who  are  comfortable  with  parking  the
vehicle without the aid of the estimated
course lines.
Distance  guide  lines  only  are  dis-
played.
This  mode  is  recommended  for  those
who  are  comfortable  with  parking  the
vehicle  without  the  aid  of  the  guide
lines. 
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2. ESTIMATED COURSE LINE DISPLAY MODE
Rear view
 Wide rear view
SCREEN DESCRIPTION
No.DisplayFunction
Vehicle width guide lineDisplays  a  guide  path  when  the  vehicle  is  being  backed
straight up.
Estimated course linesShow  an  estimated  course  when  the  steering  wheel  is
turned.
Distance guide lines
Show  distance  behind  the  vehicle  when  the  steering
wheel is turned.
The guide lines move in conjunction with the estimated
course lines.
 The  guide  lines  display  p oints  approximately  1.5  ft.
(0.5m)  (red)  and  approximately  3ft.  (1m)  (yellow)  from
the center of the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide lineShows distance behind the vehicle.
 Displays  a  point  approximately  1.5  ft.  (0.5m)  (blue)
from the edge of the bumper.
Vehicle center guide lineThe  line  indicates  the  estima ted  vehicle  center  on  the
ground.