TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2017 2.G Owners Manual

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The distance and buzzer
■ When a sensor detects an obstacle.
The buzzer sounds.
Back sensors
■Intuitive parking assist switch
Press the switch to turn on.
(To turn off, press the switch
again.)
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.
Zone
Distance
shown as
in in. (mm)Indicator
and buzzer
Far
Approximately
70.9 — 45.3
(1800 — 1150)
Intermittent
Mid
Approximately
45.3 — 33.5
(1150 — 850) Fast
intermittent
Near
Approximately
33.5 (850) or
less Continuous

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Rear corner sensors
Front corner sensors
Zone
Distance shown
as in in.
(mm)Indicator
and buzzer
Far
Approximately
33.5 — 20.5
(850 — 520) Intermittent
Mid
Approximately
20.5 — 15.7
(520 — 400) Fast
intermittent
Near
Approximately
15.7 (400) or
less Continuous
Zone
Distance shown
as in in.
(mm)Indicator
and buzzer
Far
Approximately
23.6 — 15.7
(600 — 400) Intermittent
Mid
Approximately
15.7 — 9.8
(400 — 250) Fast
intermittent
Near
Approximately
9.8 (250) or
less Continuous

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■When two or more obstacles are detected simultaneously
The buzzer system responds to the nearest zone.
■ When multiple obstacles are dete cted in front and behind the
vehicle at the same time
The buzzer will change in the following manner.
● If an obstacle has been detected within 15.7 in. (400 mm) of the
front or 33.5 in. (850 mm) in rear of the vehicle (a continuous
buzzer is sounding), and a new obstacle is detected at the other
end of the vehicle, the buzzer will sound 7 times then one contin-
uous buzzer.
● If an obstacle has been detected within 15.7 in. (400 mm) of the
front or 33.5 in. (850 mm) in rear of the vehicle (a continuous
buzzer is sounding), and a new ob stacle is detected at the same
way at the other end of the vehi cle, the buzzer will sound 3 times
then one continuous buzzer.

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Sensors that operate and detection rangeThe following diagrams show the sensor detection range. Note that
sensors may not be able to detect obstacles that are extremely close
to the vehicle.
■ Detection range of the sensors
Back sensors
Rear corner sensors
Front corner sensors
Perceptible area
Approx. 70.9 in. (1800 mm)
Approx. 33.5 in. (850 mm)
Approx. 23.6 in. (600 mm)
The diagram shows the detection range of the sensors. Note that the sen-
sors may not be able to detect obstacles that are extremely close to the vehi-
cle.
The range of the sensors may change depending on the shape of the object\
etc.

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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected. Objects lower than the sensors or thin stakes etc. may be detected ini-
tially, but as they draw closer, they may cease to be detected.
• A towing hitch is mounted to the vehicle.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• When attaching a two-way radio antenna.
• When a towing eyelet is mounted on your vehicle.
• When the bumper is damaged.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.

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●The shape of the obstacle may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction
of your vehicle
• A person near the vehicle (depending on the type of clothes worn)
• When the bumper is damaged.
■ Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
■ If the indicator is continuously on
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ If the indicator remains blinking but do not sound the buzzer
Clean the sensors with soft cloth.
CAUTION
■Caution when using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
● Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
● When moving forward or reversing, always check your surroundings for
safety and drive carefully.
NOTICE
■Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗
∗: If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm
safety when changing lanes.
The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside
rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehi-
cles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set
to on, the switch’s indicator illuminates.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator on that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated
when a vehicle is in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indica-
tor flashes.

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The Blind Spot Monitor system detection areas
The blind spot that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)
from the side of the vehicle
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) for-
ward of the rear bumper
■The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when
The BSM main switch is set to ON and vehicle speed is greater than about
25 mph (40 km/h)
■ The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle when
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes the vehicle.
● Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehi-
cles and/or objects:
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.
*
●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur
■ Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor may not function cor-
rectly
●The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the following
conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rain,
standing water etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• When towing anything such as trailer, boat, etc.
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM switch is set to on
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●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle
and/or object may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guard-
rail, wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a follow- ing vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle enters the detection area
■ The outside rear view mi rror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may b\
e
difficult to see.
■ When there is a malfunction in the system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons,
warning messages will be displayed: ( →P. 480)
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
■ Certification for the BSM
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: OAYBSDTX
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following three conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(3) This device may only work when the vehicle is in operation pursuant to § 15.252 (a) (4).
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.