TOYOTA Innova Driving Support System User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Toyota

Table of Contents

TOYOTA Innova Driving Support System
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQs
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Driving assist systems
Surrounding Conditions
Front Camera Installation
Changes In Brake Operation
References
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TOYOTA Innova Driving Support System

Product Information

Specifications
- Product Name: Toyota Innova Hycross
- Model: TKM – INNOVA
- Manual: Owners Manual
- Driving Support Systems: Toyota Safety Sense

Product Usage Instructions

Driving Support Systems
- The Toyota Safety Sense consists of various driving assist systems that contribute to a safe and comfortable driving experience:
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
- PCS (Pre-Collision System)
- LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
- LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
- RSA (Road Sign Assist)
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Cruise Control (Vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense)
- Sensors Used by Toyota Safety Sense
Two types of sensors are used:
- Front Sensors: Front radar sensor and Front camera
- Rear Sensors: Rear side radar sensors
Cleaning and Maintenance
- To prevent malfunction of the radar sensor, follow these precautions:
- Keep the radar sensor and cover clean at all times.
- Use a soft cloth to clean dirt on the sensor or cover.
- Avoid touching the front camera area during cleaning to prevent burns.
- Situations Where Sensors May Not Operate Properly
- The sensors may not function correctly in the following situations:
Headlight malfunction
- Direct light shining into the front camera
- Sudden changes in surrounding brightness
- The presence of strong radio waves or electrical noise
- Obstructions like wiper blades or reflective objects

FAQs

Q: How do I clean the radar sensors?
- A: Use a soft cloth to clean the radar sensor and sensor cover. Avoid using abrasive materials to prevent damage.
Q: What should I do if the sensors do not operate properly?
- A: Check for any obstructions or dirt on the sensors. If issues persist, consult a certified technician for further assistance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

If Equipped

The Toyota Safety Sense consists of the driving assist systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving experience:

WARNING

Toyota Safety Sense
- The Toyota Safety Sense operates under the assumption that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants in a collision and assist the driver under normal driving conditions.
- As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control performance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is solely responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving safely.
For safe use
- Do not overly rely on this system. The driver is solely responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surroundings and driving safely.
- This system may not operate in all situations and assisted is limited. Over-reliance on this system to drive the vehicle safely may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
- Do not attempt to test the operation of the system, as it may not operate properly, possibly leading to an accident.
- If attention is necessary while performing driving operations or a system malfunction occurs, a warning message or warning buzzer will be operated. If a warning message is displayed on the display, follow the instructions displayed.
- Depending on external noise, the volume of the audio system, etc. it may be difficult to hear the warning buzzer. Also, depending on the road conditions, it may be difficult to recognize the operation of the system.
When it is necessary to disable the system
- In the following situations, make sure to disable the system.
- Failure to do so may lead to the system not operating properly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
- When the vehicle is tilted due to being overloaded or having a flat tire
- When driving at extremely high speeds
- When towing another vehicle
- When the vehicle is being transported by a truck, ship, train, etc.
- When the vehicle is raised on a lift and the tyres are allowed to rotate freely
- When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dynamometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on-vehicle wheel balancer
- When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
- When using an automatic car wash
- When a sensor is misaligned or deformed due to a strong impact being applied to the sensor or the area around the sensor
- When accessories that obstruct a sensor or light are temporarily installed in the vehicle
- When a compact spare tire or tyre chains are installed to the vehicle or an emergency tyre puncture repair kit has been used
- When the tyres are excessively worn or the inflation pressure of the tyres is low
- When tyres other than the manufacturer-specified size are installed
- When the vehicle cannot be driven stably, due to a collision, malfunction, etc.

Driving assist systems

AHB (Automatic High Beam) (if equipped) (Click Here)
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (Click Here)
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (Click Here)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (Click Here)
RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped) (Click Here)
Dynamic radar cruise control (Click Here)
Cruise control (Vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense) (Click Here)

Sensors used by Toyota Safety Sense

Two sensors are used to obtain the necessary information for system operation.

Surrounding Conditions

Sensors that detect the surrounding conditions

Front
- A Front radar sensor
- B Front camera
Rear
- A Rear side radar sensors

WARNING

To prevent malfunction of the radar sensor
- Observe the following precautions.
- Failure to do so may lead to a radar sensor not operating properly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
- Keep the radar sensor and radar sensor cover clean at all times.
- Clean the front of a radar sensor or the front or back of a radar sensor cover if it is dirty or covered with water droplets, snow, etc.
- When cleaning the radar sensor and radar sensor cover, use a soft cloth to remove dirt to not damage them.
- A Radar sensor
- B Radar sensor cover
- Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers), aluminium tape, etc. to a radar sensor or radar sensor cover and their surrounding area.
- Do not subject a radar sensor or its surrounding area to impact. If a radar sensor, the front grille, or the front bumper has been subjected to a impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
- Do not disassemble the radar sensor.
- Do not modify or paint the radar sensor or radar sensor cover, or replace them with anything other than Toyota genuine parts.
- In the following situations, recalibration of the radar sensor will be necessary. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.
- When a radar sensor is removed and installed, or replaced
- When the front bumper or the front grille has been replaced

To prevent malfunction of the front camera

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may lead to the front camera not operating properly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Always keep the windshield clean.
If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc., clean the windshield.
Even if a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be necessary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of the windshield in front of the front camera.
If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not attach stickers (including transparent stickers) or other items to the area of the windshield in front of the front camera (shaded area in the illustration).
- A Approximately 4 cm (1.6 in.)
- B Approximately 4 cm (1.6 in.)
If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation, or ice.
If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the windshield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper blade.
Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield has been replaced, recalibration of the front camera will be necessary. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.
Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.
Do not damage the lens of the front camera or allow it to become dirty. When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens of the front camera. Do not touch the lens of the front camera. If the lens of the front camera is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.
Do not change the position or orientation of the front camera or remove it.
Do not disassemble the front camera.
Do not modify any parts around the front camera, such as the inside rear view mirror or ceiling.
Do not attach accessories which may obstruct the front camera to the hood, front grille, or front bumper. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.
If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure that it will not obstruct the front camera.
Do not modify or change the headlights and other lights.

Front Camera Installation

Front camera installation area on the windshield

If the system determines that the windshield may be fogged up, it will automatically operate the heater to defog the part of the windshield around the front camera.
When cleaning, etc., be careful not to touch the area around the front camera until the windshield has cooled sufficiently, as touching it may cause burns.

Situations in which the sensors may not operate properly

When the height or inclination of the vehicle has been changed due to modifications
When the windshield is dirty, fogged up, cracked or damaged
When the ambient temperature is high or low
When mud, water, snow, dead insects, foreign matter, etc., is attached to the front of the sensor
When in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, or a sandstorm
When water, snow, dust, etc. is thrown up in front of the vehicle, or when driving through mist or smoke
When the headlights are not illuminated while driving in the dark, such as at night or when in a tunnel
When the lens of a headlight is dirty and illumination is weak
When the headlights are misaligned
When a headlight is malfunctioning
When the headlights of another vehicle, sunlight, or reflected light shines directly into the front camera
When the brightness of the surrounding area changes suddenly
When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric power plant, radar-equipped vehicles, etc., or other locations where strong radio waves or electrical noise may be present
When a wiper blade blocks the front camera
When in a location or near objects which strongly reflect radio waves, such as the following:
- Tunnels
- Truss bridges
- Gravel roads
- Rutted, snow-covered roads
- Walls
- Large trucks
- Manhole covers
- Guardrail
- Metal plates
When near a step or protrusion
When a detectable vehicle is narrow, such as a small mobility vehicle
When a detectable vehicle has a small front or rear end, such as an unloaded truck
When a detectable vehicle has a low front or rear end, such as a low-bed trailer
When a detectable vehicle has extremely high ground clearance
When a detectable vehicle is carrying a load which protrudes from its cargo area
When a detectable vehicle has little exposed metal, such as a vehicle that is partially covered with cloth, etc.
When a detectable vehicle is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor, sidecar, etc.
When the distance between the vehicle and a detectable vehicle has become extremely short
When a detectable vehicle is at an angle
When snow, mud, etc. is attached to a detectable vehicle
When driving on the following kinds of roads:
- Roads with sharp curves or winding roads
- Roads with changes in grade, such as sudden inclines or declines
- Roads which is sloped to the left or right
- Roads with deep ruts
- Roads that are rough and unmaintained
- Roads that frequently undulate or are bumpy
When the steering wheel is being operated frequently or suddenly
When the vehicle is not in a constant position within a lane
When parts related to this system, the brakes, etc. are cold or extremely hot, wet, etc.
When the wheels are misaligned
When driving on slick road surfaces, such as when it is covered with ice, snow, gravel, etc.
When the course of the vehicle differs from the shape of a curve
When the vehicle speed is excessively high when entering a curve
When entering/exiting a parking lot, garage, car elevator, etc.
When driving in a parking lot
When driving through an area where there are obstructions that may contact your vehicle, such as tall grass, tree branches, a curtain, etc.
When driving in strong wind

Situations in which the lane may not be detected

When the lane is extremely wide or narrow
Immediately after changing lanes or passing through an intersection
When driving in a temporary lane or lane regulated by construction
When there are structures, patterns, and shadows that are similar to lane lines in the surrounding
When the lane lines are not clear or driving on a wet road surface
When a lane line is on a curb
When driving on a bright, reflective road surface, such as concrete

Situations in which some or all of the functions of the system cannot operate

When a malfunction is detected in this system or a related system, such as the brakes, steering, etc.
When the VSC, TRC, or other safety-related system is operating
When the VSC, TRC, or other safety-related system is off

Changes In Brake Operation

Changes in brake operation sound and pedal response

When the brakes have been operated, brake operation sounds may be heard and the brake pedal response may change, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
When the system is operating, the brake pedal may feel stiffer than expected or sink. In either situation, the brake pedal can be depressed further. Further, depress the brake pedal as necessary.