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350
5-5. Using the driving support systems
■ Vehicles that can be
detected by the Blind Spot
Monitor
The BSM function uses radar
sensors to detect the following
vehicles traveling in adjacent
lanes and advises the driver of
the presence of such vehicles
via the indicators on the outside
rear view mirrors.
WARNING
■ Handling the radar sensor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are
installed inside the left and right
sides of the rear bumper respec-
tively. Observe the following to
ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
● Keep the sensors and the sur-
rounding areas on the rear
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
(P.348) will be displayed. In
this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with
the operation conditions of the
BSM function (P.352) satis-
fied for approximately 10 min-
utes. 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 sen-
sor is scratched or dented, or
part of them has become dis-
connected.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories,
stickers (including transparent
stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to
a sensor or its surrounding area
on the rear bumper.
● Do not modify the sensor or sur-
rounding area on the rear
bumper.
● If a sensor or the rear bumper
needs to be removed/installed
or replaced, contact your
Toyota dealer.
● Do not paint the rear bumper
any color other than an official
Toyota color.
The Blind Spot Monitor
function
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