TOYOTA BZ4X 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2023, Model line: BZ4X, Model: TOYOTA BZ4X 2023Pages: 628, PDF Size: 11.91 MB
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due to a strong impact to the sen-
sor or its surrounding area
• When a vehicle or bicycle 
approaches from behind your 
vehicle at an angle
• When the vehicle is stopped at an 
angle to the road
• When a vehicle or bicycle  approaches from behind a parked 
vehicle at an angle
• When a parked vehicle, wall, sign,  person or other stationary object 
is behind the vehicle
• When an approaching vehicle or  bicycle suddenly changes direc-
tion
• When an approaching vehicle or  bicycle is traveling along a station-
ary object, such a wall or sign
• When the back door is open
• When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or  other accessory is  installed to the 
back of the vehicle
• When a vehicle or bicycle is 
approaching at high speed
• When towing with the vehicle
• When stopped on a steep incline
• When stopped on a curve or at the  exit of a curve
*: If equipped
■Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Front side sensors (vehicles 
with Advanced Park)
Rear side sensors (vehicles 
with Advanced Park)
Intuitive parking 
assist*
The distance from your 
vehicle to objects, such as a 
wall, when parallel parking 
or maneuvering into a 
garage is measured by the 
sensors and communi-
cated via the multimedia 
display and a buzzer. 
Always check the surround-
ing area when using this 
system.
System components 
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■Display
When the sensors detect an 
object, such as a wall, a graphic 
is shown on the multimedia dis-
play depending on the position 
and distance to the object. (As 
the distance to the object 
becomes short, the distance 
segments may blink.)
Multimedia display (vehicles 
without Advanced Park)
Multimedia display (vehicles 
with Advanced Park)
Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
Front side sensor detection
Rear side sensor detection Use the meter control switches 
to enable/disable the intuitive 
parking assist. (
P.156)
1 Press   or   to select  .
2 Press   or   to select   
and then press  .
When the intuitive parking assist 
function is disabled, the intuitive 
parking assist OFF indicator 
( P.149) illuminates.
To re-enable the  system when it 
was disabled, select   on the 
multi-information display, select   and then On. If disabled using 
this method, the system will not be 
re-enabled by turning the power 
switch off and then to ON.
Turning intuitive parking 
assist on/off
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of 
the system
There is a limit t o the degree of 
recognition accuracy and control 
performance that this system can 
provide, do not overly rely on this 
system. The driver is always 
responsible for paying attention to 
the vehicle’s su rroundings and 
driving safely.
■To ensure the system can 
operate properly
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failing to do so may  result in the 
vehicle being unable to be driven 
safely and possibly cause an acci-
dent. 
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■The system can be operated 
when
●The power switch is in ON.
●Intuitive parking assist function is 
on.
●The vehicle speed is less than 
about 6 mph (10 km/h).
●A shift position other than P is 
selected.
■Sensor detection information
●The sensor’s detection areas are 
limited to the areas around the 
vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.
●The following situations may occur 
during use.
• Depending on the shape of the  object and other factors, the 
detection distance may shorten, or 
detection may be impossible.
• Detection may be impossible if  static objects draw too close to the 
sensor.
• There will be a short delay  between static object detection 
and display (warning buzzer 
sounds). Even at low speeds, 
there is a possibility that the object 
will come within 11.9 in. (30 cm) 
before the display is shown and 
the warning buzzer sounds.
• It might be diffic ult to hear the 
buzzer due to the volume of the 
audio system or air flow noise of 
the air conditioning system.
• It may be diffi cult to hear the 
sound of this sys tem due to the 
buzzers of other systems.
WARNING
●Do not damage the sensors, 
and always keep them clean.
●Do not attach a sticker or install 
an electronic component, such 
as a backlit license plate (espe-
cially fluorescent type), fog 
lights, fender pole or wireless 
antenna near a radar sensor.
●Do not subject the surrounding 
area of the sensor to a strong 
impact. If subjected to an 
impact, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota 
dealer. If the fr ont or rear 
bumper needs to be 
removed/installed or replaced, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
●Do not modify, disassemble or 
paint the sensors.
●Do not attach a license plate 
cover.
●Keep your tires properly 
inflated.
■When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable 
the function as  it may operate 
even though there is no possibility 
of a collision.
●Failing to observe the warnings 
above.
●A non-genuine Toyota suspen-
sion (lowered suspension, etc.) 
is installed.
■Notes when washing the vehi-
cle
Do not apply intensive bursts of 
water or steam to the sensor 
area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 
malfunctioning.
●When using a high pressure 
washer to wash the vehicle, do 
not spray the sensors directly, 
as doing so may cause a sensor 
to malfunction.
●When using steam to clean the 
vehicle, do not direct steam too 
close to the sensors as doing so 
may cause a sensor to malfunc-
tion. 
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■Objects which the system may 
not be properly detected
The shape of the object may pre-
vent the sensor from detecting it. 
Pay particular attention to the follow-
ing objects:
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
●Cotton, snow and other materials 
that absorb sound waves
●Sharply-angled objects
●Low objects
●Tall objects with upper sections 
projecting outwards in the direc-
tion of your vehicle
People may not be detected if they 
are wearing certain types of cloth-
ing.
■Situations in which the system 
may not operate properly
Certain vehicle conditions and the 
surrounding environment may affect 
the ability of a sensor to correctly 
detect objects. Particular instances 
where this may occur are listed 
below.
●There is dirt, snow, water drops or 
ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the 
sensors will resolve this problem.)
●A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the 
area will resolve this problem.) 
In especially cold weather, if a 
sensor is frozen the sensor dis-
play may be displayed abnormally, 
or objects, such as a wall, may not 
be detected.
●When a sensor or the area around 
a sensor is extremely hot or cold.
●On an extremely bumpy road, on 
an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●When vehicle horns, vehicle 
detectors, motorcycle engines, air 
brakes of large vehicles, the clear-
ance sonar of ot her vehicles or 
other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of 
spray or heavy rain.
●If objects draw too close to the 
sensor.
●When a pedestrian is wearing 
clothing that does not reflect ultra-
sonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-
ers or frills).
●When objects that are not perpen-
dicular to the ground, not perpen-
dicular to the vehicle traveling 
direction, uneven, or waving are in 
the detection range.
●Strong wind is blowing
●When driving in inclement weather 
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
●When an object that cannot be 
detected is between the vehicle 
and a detected object
●If an object such as a vehicle, 
motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian 
cuts in front of the  vehicle or runs 
out from the side of the vehicle
●If the orientation of a sensor has 
been changed due to  a collision or 
other impact
●When equipment that may 
obstruct a sensor is installed, such 
as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-
tector (an additional trim strip, 
etc.), bicycle car rier, or snow plow
●If the front of the v ehicle is raised 
or lowered due to the carried load
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a 
stable manner, such as when the 
vehicle has been in an accident or 
is malfunctioning
●When a tire chains, compact 
spare tire or an emergency tire 
puncture repair kit is used 
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■Situations in which the system 
may operate even if there is no 
possibility of a collision
In some situations, such as the fol-
lowing, the system may operate 
even though there is no possibility of 
a collision.
●When driving on a narrow road
●When driving toward a banner, 
flag, low-hanging branch or boom 
barrier (such as those used at rail-
road crossings, toll gates and 
parking lots)
●When there is a rut or hole in the 
surface of the road
●When driving on a metal cover 
(grating), such as  those used for 
drainage ditches
●When driving up  or down a steep 
slope
●If a sensor is hit by a large amount 
of water, such as when driving on 
a flooded road
●There is dirt, snow, water drops or 
ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the 
sensors will resolve this problem.)
●A sensor is coated  with a sheet of 
spray or heavy rain
●When driving in inclement weather 
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
●When strong winds are blowing
●When vehicle horns, vehicle 
detectors, motorcycle engines, air 
brakes of large vehicles, the clear-
ance sonar of ot her vehicles or 
other devices which produce ultra-
sonic waves are near the vehicle
●If the front of the v ehicle is raised 
or lowered due to the carried load
●If the orientation of a sensor has 
been changed due to  a collision or 
other impact
●The vehicle is approaching a tall 
or curved curb
●Driving close to columns (H-
shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi-
story parking garages, construc-
tion sites, etc.
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a 
stable manner, such as when the 
vehicle has been in an accident or 
is malfunctioning
●On an extremely bumpy road, on 
an incline, on gravel, or on grass
●When a tire chains, compact 
spare tire or an emergency tire 
puncture repair kit is used 
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■Detection range of the sen-
sors (vehicles without 
Advanced Park)Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 
cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 
cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
The diagram shows the detection 
range of the sensors. Note that the 
sensors cannot detect objects 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 sen-
sors (vehicles with 
Advanced Park)Approximately 6.6 ft. (200 
cm)
The diagram shows the detection 
range of the sensors. Note that the 
sensors cannot detect objects that 
are extremely clos e to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may 
change depending on the shape of 
the object, etc.,
Sensor detection display, 
object distance 
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■The distance and buzzer
Vehicles without Advanced Park
*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.319)
Approximate distance to obstacleBuzzer
Front sensor:
Approximately 3.3 ft. to 2.0 ft. (100 
cm to 60 cm)
*
Rear sensor:
Approximately 4.9 ft. to 2.0 ft. (150 
cm to 60 cm)
*
Slow
Approximately 2.0 ft. to 1.5 ft. (60 cm 
to 45 cm)
*Medium
Approximately 1.5 ft. to 1.0 ft. (45 cm 
to 30 cm)
*Fast
Approximately 1.0 ft. to 0.5 ft. (30 cm 
to 15 cm)
ContinuousLess than approximately 0.5 ft. (15 
cm) 
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Vehicles with Advanced Park
Approximate distance to obstacleBuzzer
Front center sensor:
Approximately 6.6 ft. to 3.3 ft. (200 
cm to100 cm)
Rear center sensor:
Approximately 6.6 ft. to 4.9 ft. (200 
cm to 150 cm)
Side sensor:
Approximately 6.6 ft. to 5.4 ft. (200 
cm to 165 cm)
Corner sensor:
Approximately 6.6 ft. to 2.0 ft. (200 
cm to 60 cm)
Does not sound (Display only)
Front center sensor:
Approximately 3.3 ft. to 2.0 ft. (100 
cm to 60cm)
*
Rear center sensor:
Approximately 4.9 ft. to 2.0 ft. (150 
cm to 60cm)
*
Side sensor:
Approximately 5.4 ft. to 2.0 ft. (165 
cm to 60 cm)
*
Slow
Side sensor:
Approximately 2.0 ft. to 1.3 ft. (60 cm 
to 40 cm)
*
Other than side sensor:
Approximately 2.0 ft. to 1.5 ft. (60 cm 
to 45cm)
*
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*: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. ( P.319)
■Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object
A buzzer sounds when the sen-
sors are operating.
 The buzzer beeps faster as 
the vehicle approaches an 
object.
When the vehicle comes 
within approximately 1.0 ft. 
(30 cm) of the object, the 
buzzer sounds continuously.
 When 2 or more sensors 
simultaneously detect a static 
object, the buzzer sounds for 
the nearest object.
 Even when the sensors are 
operating, the buzzer will be 
muted in some situations. 
(automatic buzzer mute func-
tion)
■Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume
The buzzer volume can be 
adjusted on the multi-informa- tion display.
Use the meter control switches 
to change settings. (
P.156)
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select   
and then press and hold  .
3 Select the volume and then 
press  .
Each time the switch is pressed, 
the volume level will change 
between 1, 2, and 3.
■Muting a buzzer temporarily
When an object is detected, the 
temporary mute switch is dis-
played on the multimedia dis-
play system.
Select   to mute a buzzer of 
the intuitive parking assist-sen-
Side sensor:
Approximately 1.3 ft. to 1.0 ft. (40 cm 
to 30 cm)
*
Other than side sensor:
Approximately 1.5 ft. to 1.0 ft. (45cm 
to 30 cm)
*
Fast
Less than approximately 1.0 ft. (30 
cm)
ContinuousLess than approximately 0.5 ft. (15 
cm)
Approximate distance to obstacleBuzzer 
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together.
Mute will be canceled automati-
cally in the following situations:
When the shift position is 
changed.
 When the vehicle speed 
exceeds a certain speed.
 When there is a malfunction 
in a sensor or the system is 
temporarily unavailable.
 When the operating function 
is disabled manually.
 When the power switch is 
turned off. The object warning function 
informs the driver of the exis-
tence of objects along the side 
of the vehicle, using a display 
and buzzer, if the objects are 
within the estimated path of the 
vehicle.
Object
Calculated vehicle route
When the vehicle is moving, the side sensors or side cameras ca n 
detect objects. While the vehicle is moving, if a detected obje ct can 
no longer be detected by the side sensors or side cameras, the  loca-
tion of the object relative to the vehicle is estimated. If the  object is 
determined to be in the estimated path of the vehicle, the obje ct 
warning function will operate.
Object detected by side sensors or side cameras
1 The vehicle is stopped and objects along the sides of the vehic le Object warning function 
(vehicles with Advanced 
Park)