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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System: Adjustment

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
    CAUTION: Exposure to radio frequency emissions is hazardous to your health. It is hazardous to your health to be within 20 cm (7.9 in.) of the device's radio frequency aperture.
    NOTE:
    • This device complies with FCC radio frequency emission regulations.
    • Perform measurements on a level surface.
    • Make sure that no large pieces of metal are within a 10 m (32.81 ft.) x 14 m (45.93 ft.) area in front of the vehicle. If possible, the surrounding area should also be free of large metal objects.
      Fig 1: Adjusting Radar Beam Axis
      G04024050Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Before adjusting the radar beam axis, prepare the vehicle as follows.
      1. Check the tire pressure and adjust it if necessary.
      2. Remove all excess weight from the vehicle (luggage, heavy objects, etc.).
    2. w/ Air suspension:

      Adjust the vehicle's height to the standard height.

    3. Check and adjust the vertical direction of the radar sensor.
      1. Remove dust, oil and foreign matter from the radar sensor's level rack.
      2. Set a level on the radar sensor's level rack.
        Fig 2: Setting Level On Radar Sensor'S Level Rack
        G04024051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Check that the level's air bubble is within the red frame.

        OK : Level's air bubble is within red frame. If the bubble is not within the red frame, use a hexagon wrench to adjust screw A until the level's air bubble is within the red frame. 

        Fig 3: Identifying Hexagon Wrench To Adjust Screw A
        G04024052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        • The adjustable range within the red frame of the level is + - 0.2°.
        • The target angle is +0.2° (upward angle of 0.2°).

        Result 

        RESULT

        Adjustment Direction Adjustment Procedure Adjustment Angle
        Vertical adjustment
        • Upward direction: Turn screw A to negative (-) side
        • Downward direction: Turn screw A to positive (+) side
        Approx. 1.0° per turn
    4. Adjust the reflector height.
      1. Adjust the reflector so that the center of the SST reflector is the same height as the millimeter wave radar sensor.

        SST 09870-60000 

        HINT:

        Prepare a 10 m (32.81 ft.) string, a string with a sharp-pointed weight (plumb bob), and a 5 m (16.41 ft.) tape measure.

        Fig 4: Adjusting Reflector Height
        G04024053Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Place the reflector.
      1. Hang the string (with weight) from the center of the vehicle rear's emblem. Mark the vehicle rear's center point on the ground. Repeat for the front of the vehicle.
        Fig 5: Placing Reflector
        G04024054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Set one end of the 10 m (32.82 ft.) string on the vehicle rear's center point. Run the string over the vehicle front's center point to a position 5 m (16.41 ft.) beyond the vehicle front's center point, as shown in the illustration. Mark the 5 m (16.41 ft.) position.
      3. Using a tape measure, measure 12 mm (0.47 in.) to the left of the 5 m (16.41 ft.) position. Place the reflector at that position.
        NOTE: Perform the operation as precisely as possible.
        Fig 6: Adjusting Center By Moving String To Right And Left
        G04024055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Fig 7: Identifying Reflector Placement Point
        G04024056Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Adjust the radar beam axis.
      1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Turn the intelligent tester main switch ON, and turn the cruise control main switch ON.
        Fig 8: Identifying Intelligent Tester To DLC3
        G04024057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Operate by following the screen menus. Select "BEAM AXIS ADJUST" of Radar Cruise Control, and then press the "ENTER" key.

        HINT:

        • Pressing the "ENTER" key will make the ECM transfer to BEAM AXIS ADJUST MODE.
        • When the ECM transfers to BEAM AXIS ADJUST MODE, the buzzer sounds for 1 second.
          Fig 9: Selecting "BEAM AXIS ADJUST"
          G04024058Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Select "5: RADAR CRUISE".
      6. Press the "ENTER" key.
        Fig 10: Selecting "5: RADAR CRUISE"
        G04024059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      7. Select "6: BEAM AXIS ADJUST".
      8. Press the "ENTER" key.
        Fig 11: Selecting "6: BEAM AXIS ADJUST"
        G04024060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      9. Press the "ENTER" key.
        Fig 12: Pressing "ENTER" Key
        G04024061Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      10. Press the "ENTER" key.
        Fig 13: Pressing "ENTER" Key
        G04024062Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      11. After the CRUISE main indicator light illuminates, press the "ENTER" key.
      12. Press the "ENTER" key.
      13. Check that a distance of 5 m (16.41 ft.) is displayed on the tester.

        HINT:

        If the distance is 0 m, the sensor cannot detect the target. Reconfirm that there is no metal in the surrounding area.

        1. Check that a value between 0.0 and 6.3 is displayed in the meter display area A.
        2. Check that a value between 0.0 and 20.67 is displayed in the feet display area B.
        3. Check that LEFT or RIGHT is displayed in area C.
          Fig 14: Pressing "ENTER" Key
          G04024063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
          Fig 15: Identifying LEFT Or RIGHT Displayed In Area C
          G04024064Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        4. Check that an angle value between 0.0 and 6.3 is displayed in area D.

          While using the intelligent tester's BEAM AXIS ADJUST MODE, the actual direction and angle of the radar sensor may be different from the intelligent tester's data. In such a case, the deviation is displayed on the combination meter's multi-information display.

    7. Check and adjust the horizontal direction of the radar sensor.
      1. Check that the divergence of the radar beam axis is 0°.

        Standard: 0° (Both right and left) 

        If the axis is not as specified, use a hexagon wrench to adjust screw B until the divergence of the radar beam axis is 0°. 

      2. Based on the measured divergence of the beam axis, turn and adjust screw B for horizontal adjustment of the millimeter wave radar sensor using a hexagon wrench.
        Fig 16: Adjusting Screw B For Horizontal Adjustment Of Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor
        G04024065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Result 

        RESULT

        Adjustment Direction Adjustment Procedure Adjustment Angle
        Horizontal adjustment
        • Right direction: Turn screw B to positive (+) side.
        • Left direction: Turn screw B to negative (-) side.
        Approx. 0.33° per turn

        HINT:

        • If "LEFT SIDE: 1.0°" is displayed, the divergence is 1.0° in the left direction. Turn screw B approximately 3 turns to the negative (-) side.
        • If the value does not change to 0°, it is possible that the sensor is aiming at something different. Reconfirm that there are no reflective materials in the surrounding area.
      3. Reset the radar sensor's driving learning values. Prepare a type of metal that can block radio waves, such as aluminum foil. Cover the radar sensor's left half with the metal for 10 seconds.
        NOTE: Be sure to keep the reflector in place and make sure that there is nothing between the sensor's left half and the reflector.

        HINT:

        When the reset is completed, the buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.

      4. Disconnect the intelligent tester from the DLC3.
        Fig 17: Preparing Type Of Metal Blocking Radio Waves
        G04024066Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Recheck and readjust the vertical direction of the radar sensor.
      1. Set a level on the radar sensor's level rack.
        Fig 18: Setting Level On Radar Sensor'S Level Rack
        G04024067Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Check that the level's air bubble is within the red frame.

        OK : Level's air bubble is within red frame. If the bubble is not within the red frame, use a hexagon wrench to adjust screw A until the level's air bubble is within the red frame. 

        HINT:

        • The adjustable range within the red frame is + -0.2°.
        • The target angle is +0.2° (upward angle of 0.2°).
          Fig 19: Adjusting Screw A Till Level'S Air Bubble Within Red Frame
          G04024068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Result 

        RESULT

        Adjustment Direction Adjustment Procedure Adjustment Angle
        Vertical adjustment
        • Upward direction: Turn screw A to negative (-) side
        • Downward direction: Turn screw A to positive (+) side
        Approx. 1.0°per turn
  7. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  10. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  11. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  INSTALLATION  )