ESP TOYOTA CAMRY 2020 (in English) Service Manual
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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  RCTA  function  is  only  an  assist  and  is  not  a  replacement  fo r  careful
driving.  Driver  must  be  careful  when  backing  up,  even  when  usin g  RCTA
function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of  behind  you an d your vehi-
cle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other ve hicles, etc.,
before backing up. Failure to do so could cause death or seriou s 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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The areas that vehicles can be  detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer  can alert
for faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:
■ The RCTA function is operational when
●The RCTA function is turned on.
● The shift lever is in R.
● Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
● Approaching  vehicle  speed  is  between  approximately  5  mph  (8  km/ h)  and
18 mph (28 km/h).
■ Conditions under which the RCTA  function will not detect a vehicle
The  RCTA  function  is  not  designed  to  detect  the  following  types   of  vehicles
and/or objects: 
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
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●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationar y objects
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●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
● Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehic le
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●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
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: Depending  on  the  conditions,  detection  of  a  vehicle  and/or  obj ect  may
occur.
RCTA function detection areas
Approaching vehicleSpeedApproximate 
alert distance
Fast18 mph (28 km/h)65 ft. (20 m)
Slow5 mph (8 km/h)18 ft. (5.5 m)
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Buzzer operation and 
distance to an object
A buzzer sounds when the  sensors are operating.
● The buzzer sounds faster as the  vehicle approaches an object. 
When  the  vehicle  comes  within  the  following  distance  of  the
object, the buzzer sounds continuo usly: Approximately 1.2 ft. (35
cm).
● When 2 or more objects are detec ted simultaneously, the buzzer
system responds to the nearest object. If one or both come with in
the above distances, the beep will  repeat a long tone, followed by
fast beeps.
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 sensors
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Sensor detection information
●The  sensor’s  detection  areas  are  limited  to  the  areas  around  th e  vehicle’s
bumper.
● Depending  on  the  shape  of  the  object  and  other  factors,  the  det ection  dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
● Objects may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor .
● There  will  be  a  short  delay  between  object  detection  and  display.  Even  at
slow  speeds,  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  object  will  come  within  the  sen-
sor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the buzze r sounds.
● Thin  posts  or  objects  lower  than  the  sensor  may  not  be  detected   when
approached, even if they have been detected once.
● It  might  be  difficult  to  hear  beeps  due  to  the  volume  of  audio  system  or  air
flow noise of the air conditioning system.
■ If “Parking Assist Unavailable  Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is  displayed
on the multi-information display
A  sensor  may  be  dirty  or  covered  with  snow  or  ice.  In  such  case s, if it is
removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal.
Also,  due  to  the sensor  being  frozen  at  low  temperatures,  a  mal function dis-
play  may  appear  or  an  object  may  not  be  detected.  If  the  sensor  thaws  out,
the system should return to normal.
■ If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-infor mation dis-
play
Water  may  be  continuously  flowing  over  the  sensor  surface,  such  as in a
heavy  rain.  When  the  system  determines  that  it  is  normal,  the  system  will
return to normal.
■ Certification
For vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
WARNING
■ When using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  d riven  safely
and possibly cause an accident.
● Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
● The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving
forward  or  reversing,  check  the  areas  surrounding  the  vehicle  ( especially
the  sides  of  the  vehicle)  for  safety,  and  drive  slowly,  using  t he  brake  to
control the vehicle’s speed.
● Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas. 
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WARNING
■Sensors
Certain  vehicle  conditions  and  the  surrounding  environment may  affect  the
ability  of  a  sensor  to  correctly  detect  an  object.  Particular  instances  where
this may occur are listed below.
● There  is  dirt,  snow  or  ice  on  the  sensor.  (Wiping  the  sensors  w ill  resolve
this problem.)
● The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this probl em.)
In  especially  cold  weather,  if  a  sensor  is  frozen  the  screen  ma y  show  an
abnormal display, or objects may not be detected.
● The 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,  moto rcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises pro ducing ultra-
sonic waves.
● There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors i n the vicin-
ity.
● The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
● The sensor is drenched with water on a flooded road.
● The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
● Towing eyelets are installed.
● The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
● The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
● The detection range is reduced due to an object such as a sign.
● In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
● The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
● If objects draw too close to the sensor.
● A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is i nstalled.
● A backlit license plate is installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which , because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor  to be closer
than they are. 
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Situations in which the Intellig ent Clearance Sonar function ma y operate
even if there is no possibility of a collision
In  some  situations  such  as  the  following,  the  Intelligent  Clear ance  Sonar
function may operate even though there is no possibility of a c ollision.
● Vehicle surroundings
• When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom  barrier
(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parki ng lots).
• When  driving  on  a  narrow  path  surrounded  by  a  structure,  such  as  in  a tunnel or on an iron bridge
• When parallel parking
• When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road
• When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used fo r drainage
ditches
• When driving on a steep slope
• If  a  sensor  is  hit  by  a  large  amount  of  water,  such  as  when  driving  on  a
flooded road
● Weather
• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system
will return to normal)
• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor
• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sands torm
● Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air  brakes of
large  vehicles,  the  clearance  sonar  of  other  vehicles  or  other  devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate
(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wir eless antenna
is installed near a sensor
• When driving on a narrow road
• When  driving  on  a  gravel  road  or  in
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Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air  brakes of
large  vehicles,  the  clearance  sonar  of  other  vehicles  or  other  devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate (especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wir eless antenna
is installed near a sensor
● Changes in the vehicle posture
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the ca rried load
• If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other
impact
■ If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the vehicle straight ahead for  5 seconds or more
at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.
■ If  “ICS  Unavailable”  is  displayed   on  the  multi-information  display  and
the ICS OFF indicator is flashing
Initialization  may  not  have  been  performed  after  a  battery  term inal  was  dis-
connected and reconnected. Initialize the system. ( P. 343)
If  this  message  continues  to  be  displayed  even  after  initializa tion,  have  the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ If  “ICS  Unavailable”  and  “Parking  Assist  Unavailable  Clean  Park ing
Assist  Sensor”  are  displayed  on  th e  multi-information  display  and  the
ICS OFF indicator is flashing
● A  sensor  may  be  covered  with  ice,  snow,  dirt,  etc.  In  this  case,  remove  the
ice,  snow,  dirt,  etc.,  from  the  sensor  to  return  the  system  to  normal.  If  this
message is shown even after removing dirt from the sensor, or s hown when
the  sensor  was  not  dirty  to  begin  with,  have  the  vehicle  inspec ted  at  your
Toyota dealer.
● A  sensor  may  be  frozen.  Once  the  ice  melts,  the  system  will  ret urn  to  nor-
mal.
● Water  may  be  continuously  flowing  over  the  sensor  surface,  such as in a
heavy  rain.  When  the  system  determines  that  it  is  normal,  the  system  will
return to normal. 
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WARNING
■Limitations of the Intel ligent Clearance Sonar system
Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an ac cident.
● The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive carefully, tak-
ing  care  to  observe  your  surroundings.  The  Intelligent  Clearanc e  Sonar
system  is  designed  to  provide support  to  lessen  the  severity  of   collisions.
However, it may not operate in some situations.
● The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is not designed to stop  the vehicle
completely. Additionally,  even  if  the  system  has  stopped  the  ve hicle,  it  is
necessary to depress the brake pedal immediately as brake contr ol will be
canceled after approximately 2 seconds.
■ To ensure the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system can operate pr operly
Observe the following precautions regarding the sensors ( P. 335). Failure
to  do  so  may  cause  a  sensor  to  not  operate  properly,  and  may  ca use  an
accident.
● Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.
● Do not replace a sensor with a part other than a genuine part.
● Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.
● Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.
Observe  the  following  precautions  regarding  the  radar  sensors  ( P.  313).
Failure to do so may cause a radar sensor to not operate properly, and may
cause an accident.
● Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.
● Do not replace a radar sensor with a part other than a genuine part.
● Do not subject a radar sensor or its surrounding area to a stro ng impact.
● Do not damage the radar sensors, and always keep the radar sens ors and
their surrounding area on the bumper clean.
■ Handling the suspension
Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or incli nation of the
vehicle  may  prevent  the  sensors  from  detecting  objects  correctly  or  cause
the system to not operate or operate unnecessarily. 
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Situations  in  which  the  Rear  Cross  Traffic Auto  Brake  function  may  not
operate properly
In some situations such as the following, this function may not  operate prop-
erly.
● Objects and vehicles which the radar sensors are not designed t o detect
• Stationary objects
• Vehicles which are moving away from your vehicle
• Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.
*
• Objects which are extremely close to a radar sensor
• Vehicles  which  are  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  at  the  r ear  of  the
vehicle at a traveling speed of less than approximately 5 mph ( 8 km/h) 
• Vehicles  which  are  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  at  the  r ear  of  the
vehicle at a traveling speed of more than approximately 15 mph  (24 km/h) 
*: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object  may occur.
● Situations in which the radar sensors may not be able to detect  an object
• When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or  cold
• If the rear bumper is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• If heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle
• When  the  detection  area  of  a  radar  sensor  is  obstructed  by  an  adjacent
vehicle
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such a s a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicy cle carrier, or
snow plow
• 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 ca rried load
• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate (especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wir eless antenna
is installed near a radar sensor
• If the orientation of a radar sensor has been changed due to a  collision or
other impact or removal and installation
• When  multiple  vehicles  are  approaching  with  only  a  small  gap  b etween
each vehicle
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
● Situations in which the radar sensor may not detect a vehicle
• When  a  vehicle  approaches  from  the
right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the  vehicle
while  you  are  turning  while  backing
up
• When turning while backing up 
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Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
While  in  Eco  drive  mode  or  sport  mode,  press  the  switch  to  change  the
driving mode to normal mode.
Eco drive mode
Use  Eco  drive  mode  to  help  achieve  low  fuel  consumption  during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
When  the  “ECO”  switch  is  pressed,   the  “ECO  MODE”  indicator  comes  on
in the instrument cluster.
Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for exampl e, when driving on mountain road s.
When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes  on in
the instrument cluster.
Driving mode select switches
: If equipped
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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