TOYOTA CAMRY 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, t he function changes on/off.
Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, t he function changes on/off.
The volume of the RCTA buzzer can be changed on (4.2-inch dis-
play) or (7-inch display) ( P. 104, 117) of the multi-information
display.
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indica tor may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ RCTA buzzer hearing
RCTA function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio
volume.
■ Muting the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing
of the meter control
switches while an object detection display is shown on the mult i-information
display.
■ When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable” is shown on the mul ti-infor-
mation display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.
( P. 338)
The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.
■ Rear side radar sensors
P. 338
Turning the RCTA function on/off
Setting the buzzer volume
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The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can dete ct
other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the v ehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence
through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and so unding
a buzzer.
■RCTA icon displa y (if equipped)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear o f the
vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the aud io sys-
tem screen.
RCTA function
Approaching vehicles Detection areas12
Toyota parking
assist monitorPanoramic view monitorContent
A vehicle is approaching from the
left or right at the rear of the vehicle

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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 for careful
driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using RCTA
function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehi-
cle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles, 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
●Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in th e “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is in IGNIT ION ON
mode.
● The RCTA function is turned on.
● The shift lever is in R.
● The vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
● The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)
and 18 mph (28 km/h).
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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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.
■ Conditions under which the RCTA function may not function corre ctly
● The RCTA 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 ice or mud, etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach continuously
• Shallow angle parking
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
• When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip on the road, etc.
• Directly after the RCTA function is turned on
• Directly after the engine is started with the RCTA function on .
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-
cle
• Vehicles that the sensors cannot
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Instances of the RCTA function unnecessarily detecting a vehicl e and/or
object may increase in the following situations:
• When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a
guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves
toward the rear of the vehicle, is short
• When the parking space faces a
street and vehicles are being driven
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Pedestrian detection icon
Displayed automatically when a pedestrian is detected.
RCD OFF icon
When the RCD function is disabled, the RCD OFF icon illuminates.
Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
When the RCD function is disabled, the RCD OFF indicator ( P.
89) illuminates.
Rear Camera Detection Function
: If equipped
When the vehicle is ba cking up, the rear camera detection func-
tion can detect pedestrians in the detection area behind the
vehicle. If a pedestrian is de tected, a buzzer will sound and an
icon on the audio system screen will be displayed to inform the
driver of the pedestrian.
Display
Toyota parking assist monitorPanoramic view monitor
Turning the rear camera detection function on/off
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Vehicles with 7-inch mul ti-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
When the RCD function is disabled, the RCD OFF indicator ( P.
89) illuminates.
If the rear camera detection func-
tion detects a pedestrian in the
detection area, the buzzer and
icon will operate as shown in the
following table:
■ The rear camera detection function is operational when
The rear camera detection function is operational when the foll owing condi-
tions are met:
● The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a s mart key sys-
tem) or in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
● RCD function is on.
● The shift lever is in R.
When a pedestrian is detected
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AreaBuzzerIcon
Sounds repeatedly
Blinks 3 times and then stays onWhen the vehicle is stationary:
Sounds 3 times
When the vehicle is backing up:
Sounds repeatedly
When it is determined that a
pedestrian will enter area
within a few seconds: Sounds
repeatedlyWhen it is determined that a
pedestrian will enter area
within a few seconds: Blinks 3
times and then stays on
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Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be adjusted with the RCTA buzzer volume o n the
multi-information display. ( P. 104, 117)
■ Muting the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing
of the meter control
switches while an object detection display is shown on the mult i-information
display.
■ If “Rear Camera Detection Unavailable Remove the Dirt of Rear Camera”
is displayed on the multi-information display
A rear camera lens may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if
it is removed from the rear camera lens, the system should retu rn to normal.
(It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for some time before the system
returns to normal.)
■ If “Rear Camera Detection Unavai lable” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
● If this message is displayed after the battery has been disconnected and
reconnected, fully turn the steering wheel to the left and then the right on
level ground.
● If this message is displayed only when the R shift position is selected, the
rear camera lens may be dirty. Clean the rear camera lens.
■ Situations in which the syst em may not operate properly
● Some pedestrians, such as the following, may not be detected by the Rear
Camera Detection function, preventing the function from operati ng properly:
• Pedestrians who are squatting
• Pedestrians who are lying down
• Pedestrians who are running
• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the detection area
• Pedestrians riding a bicycle, skateboard, or other light vehic le
• Pedestrians wearing unusual clothing, such as a costume
• Pedestrians whose body is partially hidden by a cart or other object
• Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night
● In some situations, such as the following, pedestrians may not be detected
by the Rear Camera Detection function, preventing the function from operat-
ing properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are at tached) or
scratched
• When a very bright light, such as the sun, or the headlights o f another
vehicle, shines directly into the rear camera
• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness ch anges
suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a garage or underg round
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In some situations, such as the following, the Rear Camera Dete ction func-
tion may operate even though there are no pedestrians in the detection
area.
• When a three dimensional object, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or parked vehicle, is detected
• When a moving object, such as a car or motorcycle is detected
• When backing up toward moving objects such as flags or puddles , or air-
borne matter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or snow
• When there is a pattern on the road, due to the road being mad e of cob-
blestone or gravel or having tram rails, traces of repair, white lines,
pedestrian crossings or fallen leaves on the surface
• When backing up on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for
drainage ditches
• When backing up toward the roadside or a bump on the road
• When an object is reflected in a puddle or on a wet road surfa ce
• When there are shadows on the road
• When backing up over a bump on the road
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted, such as when carrying a heavy load
• When backing up toward an incline/decline
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are installed
• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If an electronic compartment, such as a backlit license plate or rear fog
light, is installed near the rear camera
• If a bumper protector, such as an additional trim strip, is installed to the
rear bumper
• If the orientation of the rear camera has been changed due to a collision
or other impact, or removal and installation
• If a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are at tached) or
scratched
• When water is flowing over the rear camera lens
• If there is a flashing light in the detection area, such as th e emergency
flashers of another vehicle
■ Situations in which the Rear Cam era Detection function may be difficult
to notice
● If buzzer may be difficult to hear if the surrounding area is noisy, the volume
of the audio system volume is high, the air conditioning system is being
used, etc.
● If the temperature in the cabin is extremely high or low, the a udio system
screen may not operate correctly.