BSM function can detect TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

962. Instrument cluster
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Driving information (P. 9 7 )
Select to display the following:
• Speedometer/driving range
• Fuel consumption
• Eco Driving Indicator/driving range
Driving assist system information
Select to perform the following:
Display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (P. 247)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (P. 237)
Display the following navigation system-linked information (if equipped):
• Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the multi-infor-
mation display using the meter control switches.
Vehicle information
Select to perform the following:
Display the following information:
• Tire inflation pressure (P. 395)
Enable/Disable the following systems:
• Parking assist (Intuitive parking assist) (if equipped) (P. 276)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function (P. 260)
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (P. 260)
These functions can also be enabled/disabled on .
Settings display (P. 100)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Warning message display (P. 444)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a mal-
function is detected.
Menu icons

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WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.
If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer
●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 situations, 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 accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the 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 will be
displayed. (P. 261)
In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the
operation conditions of the BSM func-
tion satisfied for approximately 60 min-
utes.

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are trav-
eling in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually not reflected in the
outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the
vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area is:
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of
the vehicle
The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side
of the vehicle cannot be detected.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper
The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the
detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected,
causing the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.
BSM function
BSM function detection areas
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■The BSM function is operational when
●The BSM function is turned on
●Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
■The BSM function will detect a vehicle when
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
●You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.
●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function.
The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reli-
ance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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■Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
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●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
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●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
●Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle
*: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.
■Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly
●The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
• 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 due to rain, standing water,
snow, 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 driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• 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 there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the BSM function is turned on

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●Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase under the following conditions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,
wall, etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from
your vehicle enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-
cle
The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect
other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence
through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding
a buzzer.
RCTA function
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