Toyota bZ4X Owner's Manual: Safe Exit Assist – Comprehensive Alert and Customization Features

Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility

In harsh, bright sunlight conditions, the indicators on the outside rearview mirrors may become difficult to see. This reduced visibility can delay your recognition of key alerts, so extra caution is advised on very sunny days.

Buzzer

If the audio system’s volume is set high or the ambient noise level is elevated, the buzzer alert might be difficult to hear. Adjusting the volume and ensuring a quieter environment can help reinforce this important safety cue.

Voice notifications

Voice notifications will not be output in certain situations, including:

• When it is estimated that no occupants are present in the vehicle*
• After a door is opened to enter the vehicle, until the EV system is started
• When 3 minutes or more have passed since the EV system was stopped
• When the language setting on the multimedia display is set to a language that does not support voice notifications
• When all doors have been locked from the outside
• When a door remains open for 1 minute or more after the EV system has stopped
• When ACC mode is enabled via a customization setting and the EV system is off
• When the parking assist volume setting on the multimedia display is turned off

*: Occupancy is determined based on the opening and closing of doors during entry and exit.

Customization

Many functions of the safe exit assist system can be personalized. You can adjust alert volumes, display preferences, and notification settings to better suit your driving environment and personal needs.

WARNING

To ensure the system can operate properly

Turning the safe exit assist system ON/OFF

The safe exit assist system can be enabled or disabled through a customizable setting in your vehicle’s driver-assist menu. When the system is turned off, a specific driving assist information indicator will illuminate and a corresponding message will be displayed on the multi-information screen, alerting you of its inactive state. Each time the power switch is turned to ON, the safe exit assist is automatically activated to ensure reliable operation during the exit process.

By fine-tuning these features and maintaining proper system settings, you can maximize the effectiveness of safe exit assist technology. This added layer of security not only helps prevent dooring incidents by alerting occupants to approaching hazards but also enhances overall driving safety. Advanced safety systems like this, exemplified in the Toyota bZ4X, underscore the commitment to innovative driver assistance and occupant protection.

Safe Exit Assist operation

Objects that can be detected by the safe exit assist

When the safe exit assist detects the following vehicles or bicycles behind your vehicle using a rear side radar sensor, the occupants of the vehicle are informed through an outside rear view mirror indicator, buzzer, multi-information display, and voice notification.

1. Vehicle or bicycle which has a high possibility of colliding with a door (other than the back door) when opened

The safe exit assist detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

1. Approximately 145ft. (45m) rearward from the front door*

*: The faster a vehicle or bicycle is approaching, the distance at which an outside rear view mirror indicator will illuminate or blink will become further.

• Safe Exit Assist Operation – Detailed Conditions and Detection Limitations