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Front corner sensors 
Front center sensors 
Rear corner sensors 
Rear center sensors 
The Parking Support Brake function can be enabled/disabled on the 
 screen ( P. 153) of the multi-information display. 
When the Parking Support Brake 
function is off, the PKSB OFF indi- 
cator illuminates.
When the Parking Support Brake function is switched off, system operation 
does not resume until the function is switched back on through the  
screen on the multi-information display. (System operation does not 
resume by operating the power switch.)
Types of sensors
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Changing settings of the Parking Support Brake function 
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■Sensor detection range
The detection range of the Parking Support Brake function differs from the
detection range of the Toyota parking assist-sensor. (P. 386)
Therefore, even if the Toyota parking assist-sensor detects an obstacle and
provides a warning, the Parking Support Brake function may not start operat-
ing.
■System operation
When the vehicle is stopped by system operation, the Parking Support Brake
function stops and the PKSB OFF indicator illuminates.
■System recovery
When the Parking Support Brake function is stopped by system operation
and you would like to resume operation, either turn the Parking Support
Brake function on again (P. 396), or turn the power switch off and then back
on. Furthermore, when the vehicle moves with an obstacle no longer in the
traveling direction of the vehicle, or when the traveling direction of the vehicle
changes (such as when switching from moving forward to backing up, and
vice versa), system operation automatically resumes.
■Obstacles not detected by the sensors
The following obstacles may not be detected by the sensors.
●Objects such as people, cloth and snow, that are difficult for sonic waves to
reflect off of. (In particular, people may also not be detected depending on
the type of clothing they are wearing.)
●Objects not perpendicular with the ground, objects not at a right angle to the
traveling direction of the vehicle, uneven objects or waving objects
●Low objects
●Thin objects such as wires, fences, ropes and signposts
●Objects that are extremely close to the bumper
■Situations in which the system may not operate properly
P. 389
■Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibil-
ity of a collision
P. 390
■In the unlikely event that the Parking Support Brake function mistakenly
operates at a crossing or elsewhere
Even in the unlikely event that the Parking Support Brake function mistakenly
operates at a crossing or elsewhere, brake control is canceled after approxi-
mately 2 seconds, allowing you to proceed forward and leave the area. Fur-
thermore, brake control is also canceled when the brake pedal is depressed.
Depressing the accelerator pedal again allows you to proceed forward and
leave the area. 
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■ When removing and installing the 12-volt battery 
The system needs to be initialized. 
The system can be initialized by driving the vehicle straight ahead for 5 sec-
onds or more at a speed of approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or higher. 
■ When “PKSB Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display 
and the PKSB OFF indicator flashes 
● Ice, snow, dirt, etc., may have adhered to the sensor. If this occurs, remove 
the ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal.
Also, a warning message may be displayed at low temperatures due to ice 
forming on the sensor, and the sensor may not detect obstacles. Once the 
ice melts, the system will return to normal. 
● If this message is shown even after removing dirt from the sensor, or shown 
when the sensor was not dirty to begin with, have the vehicle inspected at 
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. 
■ When “PKSB Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi- 
information display, the PKSB OFF indicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds 
The system may not be operating properly. Have the vehicle inspected at any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer.
WARNING
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system 
Do not rely solely upon the system. Relying solely upon the system may 
lead to an unexpected accident. 
● Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Pay careful attention 
to the surrounding conditions in order to ensure safe driving. The Parking
Support Brake function can provide suppor t to lessen the severity of colli- 
sions. However, it may not operate depending on the situation. 
● The Parking Support Brake function is not a system designed to com- 
pletely stop the vehicle. Furthermore, even if the Parking Support Brake 
function is able to stop the vehicle, brake control is canceled after approxi- 
mately 2 seconds, so depress the brake pedal immediately. 
● It is extremely dangerous to check the system operations by intentionally 
driving the vehicle into the direction of a wall, etc. Never attempt such 
actions. 
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WARNING
■When to disable the Parking Support Brake 
In the following situations, disable the Parking Support Brake as the system 
may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision. 
● When inspecting the vehicle using a chassis roller, chassis dynamo or free 
roller 
● When loading the vehicle onto a boat, truck or other transport vessel 
● If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified 
are installed 
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load 
● When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing 
eyelet, bumper protector (an additional tr im strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or 
snow plow 
● When using automatic car washing devices 
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi- 
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning 
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road 
● When the tires are not properly inflated 
● When the tires are very worn 
● When tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair 
kit are used 
■ To ensure the system can operate properly 
 P.  3 9 2 
■ Handling the suspension 
Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or incline of the 
vehicle may prevent the sensors from correctly detecting obstacles, may
cause the system not operate, or may cause the system to operate unnec- 
essarily. 
■ If the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) operates unnec- 
essarily, such as at a railroad crossing 
 P.  4 0 1 
■ Notes when washing the vehicle 
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NOTICE
■Preventing sensor malfunctions 
● If the area around a sensor is subjected to an impact, equipment may not 
operate properly due to a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected 
at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- 
able repairer. 
● When using a high-pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not spray 
water directly on the sensors. The  sensors may not function properly if 
subjected to an impact from strong water pressure. 
● When using steam to wash the vehicle, do not direct steam too close to 
the sensors. The sensors may not function properly if subjected to steam. 
■ Preventing unnecessary operation 
In the following situations, turn the Parking Support Brake function off. The 
system may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision. 
● A chassis roller, chassis dynamo, free roller or similar equipment is being 
used for an inspection, etc. 
● The vehicle is being loaded onto a ship, truck or other transport vessel 
● The suspension has been lowered or tires that have a different size than 
the genuine tires are equipped 
● The height of the vehicle has drastically changed due to the carried load 
(the nose tilts up or down). 
● A towing eyelet is installed 
● When using an automatic car wash 
■ Notes when washing the vehicle 
 P. 393 
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The guidance screen is displayed on the multi-information display.
Assistance level indicator
Displays a gauge indicating the
level until the vehicle’s stopping
position/the position at which assist
control ends.
Stop display
When illuminated, depress the
brake pedal and stop the vehicle at
once.
Operation display area
Displays the operating condition of the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist
System.
Advice display
Follow the instructions on the display and perform any indicated opera-
tions. As an example, the illustration shows the display indicating it is nec-
essary to depress the brake pedal in order to control the vehicle speed and
to confirm the safety of your surroundings.
S-IPA switch icon
Displayed when the assist mode can be changed and the system can be
turned off or on using the S-IPA switch.
Steering wheel auto operation display
Displays when the steering wheel auto operation is being performed.
Toyota parking assist-sensor display/door position (open/close) dis-
play
P. 382
■S-IPA indicator inside the meter (P. 114)
This indicator illuminates when the steering wheel auto operation is being
performed by the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System. After control
ends, the indicator blinks for a short period of time and then turns off.
■Toyota parking assist-sensor pop-up display
While the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System is operating, if the Toyota
parking assist-sensor detects an obstacle, the Toyota parking assist-sensor
display automatically pops up on the guidance screen (P. 382), regardless
of whether the Toyota parking assist-sensor is on or off. (P. 381)
Guidance screen
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When the vehicle is almost entirely within the target parking spot,
a high-pitched beep is emitted and the stop display is shown on
the display, stop the vehicle.
This completes the parallel parking assist mode.
●After stopping, feel free to maneuver the vehicle to reach the
desired parking spot.
●Be sure to back up while checking the area to the front and
rear of the vehicle directly and by using the mirrors.
■Parallel parking assist mode operating conditions
●In order to operate the parallel parking assist mode correctly, drive slowly (at
a speed at which the vehicle can be quickly stopped) parallel to the road (or
shoulder) while maintaining a distance of approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) to any
parked vehicles.
●The function cannot be used when the vehicle speed is approximately
30 km/h (19 mph) or higher.
●The front side sensors and rear side sensors are used to detect parked
vehicles and determine the parking spot. Therefore, when detection is not
possible (P. 439), guidance is not issued.
●If there are no parked vehicles, the parking spot cannot be determined.
Therefore, the parallel parking assist mode cannot be operated.
●If unable to detect the environment surrounding the parking space, the par-
allel parking assist mode may not be able to operate.
●Guidance will continue until the vehicle speed meets or exceeds approxi-
mately 30 km/h (19 mph) or the function is turned off using the S-IPA switch.
■Timing for pressing the S-IPA switch
In the following cases, the assist mode may also operate during the steps
taken to park using the parallel parking assist mode. However, in these
cases, conduct parking procedures according to the information on the multi-
information display.
●In step   the S-IPA switch is pressed after already passing over the target
parking spot.
If the vehicle is not stopped in step  , pressing the S-IPA switch 1 time
while the vehicle is in motion allows you to select “Parallel Parking” and
proceed directly to step  .
●The vehicle is moved up to the position in step   without the S-IPA switch
being pressed. Then the S-IPA switch is pressed after having changed the
shift position to R.
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When the vehicle has nearly 
reached the take-off point, a 
high-pitched beep is emitted 
and assist control finishes. 
From there, grasp the steer- 
ing wheel and proceed for- 
ward. 
■ Exit parallel parking assist mode 
● During assist control, if the driver determines that they are at a position 
where take-off is possible and operates the steering wheel, assist control is 
stopped at that position. 
● Assist control cannot be used if there are no parked vehicles ahead, or if the 
gap between the front of your vehicle and the vehicle parked ahead is too 
large. 
● When using the exit parallel parking assist mode, the assist mode may not 
be able to operate depending on the surrounding environment.
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NOTICE
● The detection range of the sensors (P. 386) is limited. Directly confirm 
the safety of your surroundings, and if there is a possibility of a contact 
accident, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. 
● It may not be possible to detect objects that are low to the ground. Directly 
confirm the safety of your surroundings and, if it seems the vehicle may 
make contact with an obstacle, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal. 
● When departing for a position from which you can take off, directly confirm 
the safety of your surroundings. 
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■Back-in parking assist mode operating conditions 
● In order to operate the function correctly, drive slowly (at a speed at which 
the vehicle can be quickly stopped). 
● In order to operate the function correctly, drive slowly (at a speed at which 
the vehicle can be quickly stopped). Come to a full stop so that the center of 
the parking space is nearly perpendicular to the vehicle, and then operate 
the S-IPA switch. 
● The function cannot be used when the vehicle speed is approximately 
30 km/h (19 mph) or higher. 
● The front side sensors and rear side sensors are used to detect parked 
vehicles and determine the parking spot. Therefore, when detection is not 
possible ( P. 439), guidance is not issued. 
● If there are no parked vehicles, the parking spot cannot be determined. 
Therefore, the back-in parking assist mode cannot be operated. 
● If unable to detect the environment surrounding the parking space, the 
back-in parking assist mode may not be able to operate. 
● Depending on the condition of the park- 
ing space, if there is not enough space 
in front of the vehicle required to perform 
the parking operation, the target parking
spot may not be reachable. 
Intended parking spot
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■ Tips for using the back-in parking assist mode 
● Leave a gap of approximately 1 m 
(3.3 ft.) from any parked vehicles and 
approach the target parking spot. If the 
gap between your vehicle and any
parked vehicles is too large, the front 
side sensors and rear side sensors may 
not be able to detect the parked vehi-
cles. 
● Stop so that the center of the target 
parking spot is perpendicular to the vehi- 
cle. Furthermore, only push the S-IPA 
switch when the vehicle is at a complete
stop.
NOTICE
● If the road surface has any dips or inclines, the target parking spot cannot 
be correctly set. Therefore, the vehicle may be parked at an angle or may 
deviate from the parking spot. In these cases, do not use the back-in park-
ing assist mode. 
● When parking in a narrow space, the vehicle will come close to adjacent 
vehicles. If it seems the vehicle may make contact, stop the vehicle by
depressing the brake pedal. 
● It may not be possible to detect objects that are low to the ground. Directly 
confirm the safety of your surroundings and, if it seems the vehicle may
make contact with an obstacle, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake 
pedal. 
● Depending on the surrounding environment, such as other parked vehi- 
cles, the vehicle may be parked at an angle or may deviate from the park- 
ing spot. Manually adjust vehi cle alignment as necessary.
1 m  
(3.3 ft.)