TOYOTA CAMRY 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correc tly
● 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 se nsor or its
surrounding area
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your v ehicle 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
on the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap b etween
each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and
the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling a t 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
• Directly after the BSM function is turned on
● 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 se nsor or its
surrounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that
enters the detection area is short
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the
detection area
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-
cle
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips on the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces

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Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
When the intuitive parking assist function is disabled, the int uitive parking
assist OFF indicator ( P. 89) illuminates.
To re-enable the system, select on the multi-information display, select and turn it on.
If the system is disabled, it will remain off even if the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode after the engine switch has been turned off.
Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby objects when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-
sors and communicated via the multi-information display and a
buzzer. Always check the surro unding area when using this sys-
tem.
Types of sensors
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Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off
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When the sensors detect an object, the following displays inform the
driver of the position a nd distance to the object.
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
■ Muting the buzzer sound
●To mute the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing of the meter c on-
trol switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
● To cancel the mute
Mute will be automatically cancelled in the following situation s.
• When the shift position is changed
• When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed.
• When the intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again
• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to IGNITI ON ON
mode again
• When a sensor is malfunctioning
Display
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Distance display
Sensor detection disp
lay, object distance
Display
Approximate distance to object
Front and rear
center sensorFront and rear corner sensor
Far
Near Front center sensor:
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Rear center sensor:
4.9 ft. (150 cm) to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)

2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
1.0 ft. (30 cm) to
0.5 ft. (15 cm)1.0 ft. (30 cm) to
0.5 ft. (15 cm)
Less than
0.5 ft. (15 cm)Less than
0.5 ft. (15 cm)

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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.
● Automatic buzzer mute function
After a buzzer begins sounding, if the distance between the veh i-
cle and the detected object does not become shorter, the buzzer
will be muted automatically.
(However, if the distance between the vehicle and object is 1.0 ft.
(30 cm) or less, this function will not operate.)
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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The buzzer volume can be changed on the multi-information display
(  P. 118) when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when
●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
● Intuitive parking assist function is on.
● The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
● The shift lever is in other than P.
■ Intuitive parking assist display
When an object is detected while the Toyota parking assist moni tor or pan-
oramic view monitor, and head-up display are in use, the warnin g indicator
will appear in the audio system screen even if the display sett ing has been
set to off.
■ 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.
● 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.
Changing the buzzer sounds volume

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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 the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in 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 driven 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.
● The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when
approached, even if they have been detected before.

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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 may 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 in 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, wireless antenna or fog lights.
● 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 installed.
● 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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WARNING
■Objects which may not be properly detected
The shape of the object may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay partic-
ular attention to the following 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 direction of your
vehicle
● People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
■ When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a
sensor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.
● The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a buzzer sounds
when no objects are detected.
● If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
● If the bumper collides with something.
● If the display shows continuously without beeping, except when the buzzer
volume is muted.
● If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.
■ Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor a rea.
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 malfunction.
● When using an automatic car wash, disable the intuitive parking assist

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Multi-information display
Turning the RCTA function on/off. ( P. 351)
Outside rear view mirror indicators
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
“RCTA” indicator
When the RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.
Audio system screen
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA icon ( P. 352) for the detected side will be displayed.
This illustration shows an example of a vehicle approaching fro m both
sides of the vehicle.
RCTA
buzzer
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
: If equipped
The RCTA function uses the BSM rear side radar sensors
installed behind the rear bumpe r. This function is intended to
assist the driver in checking areas that are not easily visible
when backing up.
System components
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