Safety Warning
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Operation Check
- CHECK INITIAL CHECK FUNCTION
- Check the initial check function for the LED and buzzer.
- When the clearance sonar main switch is turned ON, check that the following occurs: 1) after 0.4 seconds, the buzzer sounds for approximately 0.7 to 1.3 seconds, and 2) the system starts the obstacle detection operation.
- Check the initial check function for the sensor.
- Approximately 0.4 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to ON and the clearance sonar main switch has been turned ON, all sensors will be checked by the system.
- After 0.7 to 1.3 seconds have elapsed, the check operation for all of the sensors will stop when a vehicle speed of over 10 km/h (6 mph) is detected.
- When the vehicle has been shifted from P, the system will change to obstacle detection operation according to the shift lever position.
- If there are no changes in the conditions, such as those listed above (speed or shift lever position), the sensor check operation will be halted after 5 +/-1 second have elapsed. If one or more sensors are anomalous, check operation for all of the sensors will continue (sensors will continue transmitting).
- If the sensor is found to have an anomaly due to an open circuit or freezing for approximately 5 seconds or more, indications as shown in the following illustration appear.
- When the ECU judges that the sensor needs to be repaired:
- When the ECU judges that the sensor needs to be cleaned:
HINT:
- When the sensor condition returns to normal, the system ends normal clearance sonar mode and returns to steering sensing mode.
- If the clearance sonar main switch is ON and the ignition switch is turned ON, the buzzer does not sound.
- Check the initial check function for the LED and buzzer.
- DETECTION RANGE MEASUREMENT AND INDICATOR CHECK NOTE: Apply the parking brake securely so that the vehicle does not move.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Move the shift lever to R to check the front corner sensors, rear corner sensors and back sensors.
- Move the shift lever to D, S or N to check the front corner sensors.
- Turn the clearance sonar main switch ON.
- Move a pole around the sensor to measure the detection range of the sensor.NOTE:
- These detection ranges are applicable when positioning the pole parallel or perpendicular to the ground.
- The ranges vary depending on the measuring method and type of obstacle (such as walls).
- For close-range and medium-range detection, the values shown are for when using a pole with a diameter of 60 mm (2.36 in.). For long-range detection, the values shown are for when using a pole with a diameter of 400 mm (15.7 in.).
- The detection range of the resin bumper and steel bumper are not the same, as their installation positions are slightly different.
- Front corner sensors detection range
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
HINT:
*1: The No.1 ultrasonic sensor side view detection ranges hatched area represents the cross section of the top view detection range A lines. The hatched area does not represent the entire side view detection range.
- Rear corner sensors detection range
- Back sensors detection range
HINT:
*1: The No.1 ultrasonic sensor side view detection ranges hatched area represents the cross section of the top view detection range A lines. The hatched area does not represent the entire side view detection range.
- When the ultrasonic sensors have detected an obstacle, check the accessory meter and buzzer sounds with the clearance sonar main switch ON.
Operation Condition
OPERATION CONDITIONShift Lever Position Vehicle Speed Buzzer Detection, Accessory Meter Detection Front Corner LH Back LH Rear Corner LH Front Corner RH Back RH Rear Corner RH P - X X X D, S, (N) 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less ◦ X X R No Limit ◦ ◦ ◦ - Check the buzzer sounds with the clearance sonar main switch ON.
Front Corner Detection Range
FRONT CORNER DETECTION RANGEDetection Distance 1. Close-range detection Within 250 +/- 30 mm (9.84 +/-1.18 in.) 2. Medium-range detection 250 +/- 30 to 400 +/- 40 mm (9.84 +/-1.18 to 15.7 +/- 1.57 in.) 3. Long-range detection 400 +/- 40 to 600 +/- 60 mm (15.7 +/- 1.57 to 23.6 +/- 2.36 in.) Rear Corner Detection Range
REAR CORNER DETECTION RANGEDetection Distance 1. Close-range detection Within 400 +/- 40 mm (15.7 +/-1.57 in.) 2. Medium-range detection 400 +/- 40 to 520 +/- 60 mm (15.7 +/-1.57 to 20.5 +/- 2.36 in.) 3. Long-range detection 520 +/- 60 to 850 +/- 90 mm (20.5 +/- 2.36 to 33.5 +/- 3.54 in.) Back Detection Range
BACK DETECTION RANGEDetection Distance 1. Close-range detection Within 850 +/- 90 mm (33.5 +/- 3.54 in.) 2. Medium-range detection 850 +/- 90 to 1150 +/-120 mm (33.5 +/- 3.54 to 45.3 +/- 4.7 in.) 3. Long-range detection 1150 +/-120 to 1800 +/-180 mm (45.3 +/- 4.7 to 70.9 +/- 7.09 in.) HINT:
Ultrasonic waves are used to measure the detection range. However, the detection range may vary depending on the ambient temperature.
- Check the indicator and buzzer on the accessory meter when the front corner sensors have detected an obstacle.
Operation Condition
OPERATION CONDITIONIgnition Switch Clearance Sonar Main Switch Shift Lever Position Vehicle Speed ON ON D, S, N 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less Fig 8: Identifying Indicator And Buzzer On Accessory Meter When Front Corner Sensors Have Detected An ObstacleCourtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Accessory Meter
ACCESSORY METERDetection Range Buzzer Indicator Displayed 1. Close-range detection Sounds continuously Corner indicator(s) are illuminated 2. Medium-range detection Sounds intermittently (ON: 75 msec. / OFF: 75 msec.) Corner indicator(s) are blinking 3. Long-range detection Sounds intermittently (ON: 150 msec. / OFF: 150 msec.) Corner indicator(s) are blinking HINT:
Ultrasonic waves are used to measure the detection range. However, the detection range may vary depending on the ambient temperature.
- Check the accessory meter and buzzer when the front corner sensors, back sensors and rear corner sensors have detected an obstacle.
Operation Condition
OPERATION CONDITIONIgnition Switch Clearance Sonar Main Switch Shift Lever Position ON ON R position Fig 9: Identifying Check Accessory Meter And Buzzer When Front Corner Sensors, Back Sensors And Rear Corner Sensors Have Detected An ObstacleCourtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Accessory Meter
ACCESSORY METERDetection Range Buzzer Indicator Displayed 1. Close-range detection Sounds continuously Corner indicator(s) are illuminated and/or back indicator is illuminated 2. Medium-range detection Sounds intermittently (ON: 75 msec. / OFF: 75 msec.) Corner indicator(s) are blinking and/or back indicator is blinking 3. Long-range detection Sounds intermittently (ON: 150 msec. / OFF: 150 msec.) Corner indicator(s) are blinking and/or back indicator is blinking HINT:
Ultrasonic waves are used to measure the detection range. However, the detection range may vary depending on the ambient temperature.
- Check the buzzer sounds with the clearance sonar main switch ON.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.