Toyota Camry: BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver in making the decision to change lanes.
The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
1 BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the switch’s indicator illuminates.
2 Outside rear view mirror indicator
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator on that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated when a vehicle is in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
- The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas
- The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when
- The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle when
- Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor will not detect a vehicle
- Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor may not function correctly
- The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
- When there is a malfunction in the system
- Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC systems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order ...The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas
The blind spot that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below. The range of the detection area extends to: Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from the side of the vehicle The first 1.6 ...See also:
ESC OFF usage
When driving
• ESC should be turned on for daily driving whenever possible.
• To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
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Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars
When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier,
kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the crossbars, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and make sure that the att ...
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the event
of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
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