Driver monitoring system (cameras pointed at you) in 4Runner?

[Dtox]

Can anyone verify if the Premium models of the 4Runner now have the driver monitoring camera, located on top of the steering column? Google AI seems to think so.

This is similar to what it would look like:

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[SNDR]

To my knowledge, none of the current 4Runner lineup have this feature.

 

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no 4runners have this yet

It would be DMC or driver monitor camera

https://www.toyota.com/content/dam/...pt_for_Driving_Support_Systems_D1_ML_0923.pdf

Current 4runner driver monitor is not camera based, it is torque based.
Torque you apply to steering wheel when the dashboard alerts you
to provide steering input, or the system will slow you down and stop you

 

[Dtox]

no 4runners have this yet

It would be DMC or driver monitor camera

https://www.toyota.com/content/dam/...pt_for_Driving_Support_Systems_D1_ML_0923.pdf

Current 4runner driver monitor is not camera based, it is torque based.
Torque you apply to steering wheel when the dashboard alerts you
to provide steering input, or the system will slow you down and stop you

That's great news. Thanks!

 

[127.0.0.1]

wait until it does arrive in 4runners

 

[Dtox]

wait until it does arrive in 4runners

Good video. Yes, it's going to get worse and worse. At 6:44 he mentions people are accepting terms without reading them. If privacy concerns you more than having access to features, I would strongly suggest declining the terms. Also, be careful what you sign at the dealership when you make your purchase.

For privacy-concerned individuals, or those who don't like being bossed around by your car, I would definitely avoid any car with a driver monitoring camera. However, even if you do avoid it, remember your car still has a modem (a.k.a. Telematics a.k.a. Tattle Box) that transmits all your data to Toyota which they, in turn, transmit to your insurance company. I imagine the technology already exists for them to remotely locate and disable your vehicle (a.k.a. kill switch). There is a deep, deep rabbit hole you can go down if you wish.

Some people don't care and may even embrace the new tech, which is fine. I just think it's important that everyone knows about it and can make their own decisions.

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