Get Driving Guide for Toyota C-Hr SUV 2020

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Driving

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4-1. Before driving

4-4. Refueling

Driving the vehicle............. 162

Cargo and luggage ........... 172

Vehicle load limits ............. 175

Trailer towing..................... 176

Dinghy towing ................... 177

4-2. Driving procedures

Opening the fuel tank

cap.................................. 218

4-5. Using the driving

support systems

Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 222

PCS (Pre-Collision

System)........................... 228

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without

a smart key system)........ 178

LDA (Lane Departure

Alert with steering

control)............................ 242

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with

a smart key system)........ 181

Dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed

range............................... 252

Continuously variable

transmission.................... 188

Driving mode select .......... 267

BSM (Blind Spot

Monitor)........................... 269

Turn signal lever................ 193

Parking brake.................... 194

Brake Hold ........................ 199

RCTA (Rear Cross

Traffic Alert) .................... 278

4-3. Operating the lights

and wipers

Driving assist systems ...... 286

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ............. 292

Headlight switch................ 202

Automatic High Beam ....... 207

Fog light switch ................. 212

Windshield wipers and

washer ............................ 213

Rear window wiper and

washer ............................ 216

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Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe

driving:

Starting the engine

P . 1 78, 1 81

Driving

1

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P . 1 88)

2

Release the parking brake. (P . 1 95)

If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake is released

automatically when shifting the shift lever to any position other than P.

(P . 1 94)

3

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-

tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

1

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift

lever to P or N. (P . 1 88)

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Parking the vehicle

1

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

2

Set the parking brake (P . 1 95), and shift the shift lever to P.

(P . 1 88)

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

3

Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the

“LOCK” position to stop the engine.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to stop

the engine.

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Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

Starting off on a steep uphill

1

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.

2

Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually.

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(P . 1 95)

3

Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal

to accelerate the vehicle.

4

Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released man-

ually. (P . 1 95)

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■When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate. (P . 2 87)

■Driving in the rain

●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-

dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,

because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-

face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

■Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.

This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to

meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

●When the accelerator pedal is released

●When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected

●When the brake pedal is depressed suddenly and vehicle speed is reduced

sharply

■Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)

●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the

engine output may be restrained.

●A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the

system is operating.

■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may

be restrained.

• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to

R (D includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning mes-

sage appears on the multi-information display. If a warning message is

shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the

instruction.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in

reverse.

●

While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble

escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC ( P . 2 87)



to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape

from the mud or fresh snow.

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■Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-

mended:

●For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability

of the correct fuel. (P. 466)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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■When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine

running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-

erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-

tor pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-

ing in an accident.

●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot

parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off

while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the

power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to

steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it

is safe to do so.

However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible

to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 409

●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose

effectiveness. (P . 1 88)

●Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or

the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body

are not outside the vehicle.

●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-

speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire

failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer

to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability

tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When driving on slippery road surfaces

●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make

sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent

the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

■When shifting the shift lever

●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.

Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering

performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the

engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is

selected.

●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected

rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in

death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon

as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads

and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■When the vehicle is stopped

●Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate

suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the

parking brake as necessary.

●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

●Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

■When the vehicle is parked

●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in

the vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s

electrical components.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When the vehicle is parked

●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-

cle.

●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a

metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause

the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine

and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not

set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

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●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift

lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire

due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly

ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to

death or a serious health hazard.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When braking

●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause

one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the

parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles

closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be

depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted

brakes.

●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the

systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal

should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will

increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

NOTICE

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain engine output.

●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if

the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

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NOTICE

■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for

an extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-

cle.

●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

●The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 436)

■When encountering flooded roads

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Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may

cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

●Engine stalling

●Short in electrical components

●Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be

sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:

●Brake function

●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-

mission, etc.

●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau-

tions, cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution

Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.

(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —

(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s

placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity.

For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will

be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available

cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =

650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded

on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available

cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how

this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your

(P . 1 75)

vehicle.

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your

vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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Calculation formula for your vehicle

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight) (P. 464)

When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in

your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)

of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity

will be C lb. (kg) as follows:

B*²lb. (kg) - A*¹lb. (kg) = C*³lb. (kg)

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*¹: A =Weight of people

*²: B =Total load capacity

*³: C =Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D

lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E

lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D*⁴lb. (kg) = E*⁵lb. (kg)

*⁴: D =Additional weight of people

*⁵: E =Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants

increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount

that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In

other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an

excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus

cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on

your vehicle.

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WARNING

■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-

ment:

●Receptacles containing gasoline

●Aerosol cans

■Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,

may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or

passengers, possibly causing an accident.

●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher

than the seatbacks.

●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged luggage compartment. It is

not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their

seat belts properly fastened.

●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

■Capacity and distribution

●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less

than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper

loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which

may cause death or serious injury.

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Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,

towing capacity and cargo capacity.

◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 464)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo

and luggage.

◆ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose

estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.

◆ Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

◆ Cargo capacity

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Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight

and the number of occupants.

■Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.

(P. 372)

WARNING

■Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering

and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

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Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch

or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-

cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the

use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels

on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

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■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a

smart key system)

Starting the engine

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

4

Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.

Changing the engine switch positions

“LOCK”

The steering wheel is locked and

the key can be removed. The key

can be removed only when the

shift lever is in P.

“ACC”

Some electrical components such

as the power outlet can be used.

“ON”

All electrical components can be used.

“START”

For starting the engine.

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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

1

Shift the shift lever to P. (P . 1 88)

2

Push in the key and turn it to the

“LOCK” position.

■If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 81)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

When starting the engine, the engine

switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”

position. To free it, turn the key while turn-

ing the steering wheel slightly left and

right.

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■Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in

the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.

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WARNING

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution when driving

Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an

emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn

the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident

may result if the engine is stopped while driving. (P. 409)

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-

ods of time without the engine running.

■When starting the engine

●Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may

overheat the starter and wiring system.

●Do not race a cold engine.

●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a

smart key system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-

tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine

switch modes.

Starting the engine

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

4

Press the engine switch shortly

and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It

is not necessary to press and hold

the switch.

The engine will crank until it starts

or for up to 30 seconds, whichever

is less.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the engine is completely

started.

The engine can be started from

any engine switch mode.

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Stopping the engine

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Stop the vehicle.

Set the parking brake (P . 1 95), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.

Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” on the

multi-information display is off.

Changing engine switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake

pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

The multi-information display will

not be displayed.

ACCESSORY

IGNITION ON

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other

than P

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,

the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the

switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn Power Off.” are displayed on

the multi-information display and then press the engine switch

once.

4

Check that “ACCESSORY” and “Turn Power Off.” on the multi-infor-

mation display are off.

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■Automatic engine shut off feature

●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the

engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended

period.

●The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has

been left running while the shift lever is in P.

●The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake

pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.

●After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch

(P. 121) from the inside or the mechanical key (P. 449) from the outside,

the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto-

matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is

opened.

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■Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-

TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the

shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off.

However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave

the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for

long periods of time when the engine is not running.

■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 114

■Conditions affecting operation

P. 134

■Notes for the entry function

P. 135

■If the engine does not start

●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 81)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the

shift lever is displaced out of P.

■Steering lock

After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the

steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the

engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

“Push ENGINE Switch while Turning The

Steering Wheel in Either Direction.” will be

displayed on the multi-information display.

Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press

the engine switch while turning the steer-

ing wheel left and right.

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■Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-

pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.

In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the

steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■When the “Smart Key System Malfunction. See Owner’s Manual.” is dis-

played on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

P. 383

■Operation of the engine switch

●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may

not change or the engine may not start.

●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine

switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine

switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

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■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

P. 449

WARNING

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the

steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■Stopping the engine in an emergency

●If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it

briefly 3 times or more in succession. (P. 409)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will

make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop

the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

●If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning

message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer

sounds.

●When restarting the engine after it was turned off while driving, shift the

shift lever to N and press the engine switch.

■When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless

and odorless.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may

lead to an accident caused by lightheadedness, or may lead to death or a

serious health hazard.

●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a

situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure

that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it

is snowing.

If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information

display, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always

check that the engine switch is off.

●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If

the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will

not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-

cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■When starting the engine

●Do not race a cold engine.

●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact

your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Continuously variable transmission

Shifting the shift lever

Vehicles without a smart key system:

While the engine switch is in the “ON” position and the brake

pedal depressed*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift

release button on the shift knob.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the

brake pedal depressed*, shift the shift lever while pushing the

shift release button on the shift knob.

Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on

the shift knob.

Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.

*: To shift the shift lever from P, the brake pedal must be depressed

before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release button is

pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

P

R

N

D

Neutral

Normal driving*¹

7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*²

M

(P . 1 89)

*¹: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for

normal driving.

*²: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking

forces by operating the shift lever.

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Selecting a driving mode

P . 2 67

Changing gear steps in the M position

To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever

to M position. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift

lever, allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The gear changes once every time

the shift lever is operated.

The selected gear step, from M1 to

M7, will be displayed in the meter.

1

2

However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto-

matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

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■Gear step functions

●You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.

●A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher

gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.

■If the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode indicator does not come

on even after shifting the shift lever to M

This may indicate a malfunction in the continuously variable transmission

system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when

the shift lever is in D.)

■When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position

●The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is

stopped.

●After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.

●When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.

■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

activated

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine

braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be

canceled.

●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.

(P . 2 67)

■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may

sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be

possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

■Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)

P . 1 64

■Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift

lever in starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the

“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode

(vehicles with a smart key system), and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal while

pressing the button on the shift knob, there may be a problem with the shift

lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that

the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key

system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system).

3

4

Depress the brake pedal.

Remove the cover.

Remove the cover using flathead

screwdriver. To prevent damage to the

cover, tip the screwdriver with a rag.

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5

Press the shift lock override button

while pressing the button on the shift

knob.

The shift lever can be shifted while the

button is pressed.

■G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according

to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically

when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode.

(Selecting normal mode or shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels

this function.)

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WARNING

■When driving on slippery road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in

the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

■To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted

out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

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Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

Right turn

Lane change to the right (move

the lever partway and release

it)

The right hand signals will flash 3

times.

Lane change to the left (move

the lever partway and release

it)

The left hand signals will flash 3

times.

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Left turn

■Turn signals can be operated when

 Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned

out.

■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-

formed

Operate the lever again.

■Customization

The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be

changed. (Customizable feature P. 494)

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Parking brake

A selections can be made as desired from the following modes.

Automatic mode

The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift

lever operation.

Even when in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set and

released manually. (P . 1 95)

Turns automatic mode on

(while the vehicle is stopped,

pull and hold the parking brake

(U.S.A.)

switch until “EPB Shift Interlock

Function Activated.” will be dis-

played on the multi-information

(Canada)

display)

• When the shift lever is moved

out of P, the parking brake will

be released, and the parking

brake indicator light and parking

brake lamp turn off.

• When the shift lever is moved

into P, the parking brake will be

set, and the parking brake indi-

cator light and parking brake

lamp turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.

Turns automatic mode off (while the vehicle is stopped, press and

hold the parking brake switch until “EPB Shift Interlock Function

Deactivated.” will be displayed on the multi-information display)

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Manual mode

The parking brake can be set and released manually.

Pull the parking brake switch to

set the parking brake

(U.S.A.)

The parking brake indicator light

and parking brake lamp will turn

on.

(Canada)

Pull and hold the parking brake

switch if an emergency occurs and

it is necessary to operate the park-

ing brake while driving.

Push the parking brake switch

to release the parking brake

Operate the parking brake switch

while depressing the brake pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light and parking brake

lamp turn off.

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If the parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp flashes,

operate the switch again. (P. 423)

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■Parking brake operation

●When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart

key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the

parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.

●When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart

key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system),

automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.

■Automatic release function

The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the acceler-

ator pedal.

The parking brake will be released automatically under the following condi-

tions:

●The driver’s door is closed.

●The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.

●Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.

●The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-

nated.

If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the park-

ing brake.

■If “EPB Frequently Operated, Wait a Minute.” is displayed on the

multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the

system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain

from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1

minute.

■If “EPB Activation Incomplete.” or “EPB Unavailable.” is displayed on

the multi-information display

Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after

operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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■Parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp

●Depending on the engine switch position/mode, the parking brake indicator

light and parking brake lamp will turn on and stay on as described below:

 Vehicles without a smart key system

In the “ON” position: Comes on until the parking brake is released.

Not in the “ON” position: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.

Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

●When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking

brake indicator light and parking brake lamp stay on for about 15 seconds.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

■Changing the mode

When changing the automatic mode on/off, the message will be shown on the

multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.

■Parking the vehicle

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P . 1 63

■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.

“EPB Applied.” is displayed on the multi-information display.

■Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or

to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on

the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

■If the brake system warning light comes on

P. 423

■Usage in winter time

P . 2 93

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WARNING

■When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that

may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects may interfere

with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

■When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake

and make sure that the vehicle does not move.

■When the system malfunctions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.

■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake

wear. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this

occurs.

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Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift

lever is in a forward driving position or N with the system on and

the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The

system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is

depressed with the shift lever in the forward driving position to

allow smooth start off.

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

(green) comes on. While the sys-

tem is holding the brake, the brake

hold operated indicator (yellow)

comes on.

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■Brake hold system operating conditions

The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:

●The driver’s door is not closed.

●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is

enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will

go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is

holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown

on the multi-information display. The parking brake will then be set automati-

cally.

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■Brake hold function

●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the

system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automat-

ically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress

the brake pedal and press the button again.

●The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a

steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the

brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will

inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the

multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

■When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding

the brakes

Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake.

●Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake will not be released auto-

matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

●Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. (P . 1 94)

■When an inspection at your Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when

the brake hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating condi-

tions met, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at

your Toyota dealer.

■If “Brake Hold Fault. Depress Brake to Deactivate. Visit Your Dealer.” is

displayed on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or

to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on

the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

■If the brake hold operated indicator flashes

P. 423

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WARNING

■When the vehicle is on a steep incline

When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise caution. The

brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.

■When stopped on a slippery road

The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has

been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

■When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for

a long period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the system is hold-

ing the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to

move. When operating the engine switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the

shift lever to P and set the parking brake.

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

 For U.S.A.

The headlights, side

marker, parking lights,

daytime running lights

(P. 204) and so on

turn on and off auto-

matically.

(When

the

engine

switch is in the “ON”

position [vehicles with-

out a smart key system]

or IGNITION ON mode

[vehicles with a smart

key system])

The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument

panel lights and daytime running lights (P. 204) turn on.

The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day-

time running lights) turn on.

The daytime running lights turn off.

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 For Canada

The headlights, side

marker, parking lights,

daytime running lights

(P. 204) and so on

turn on and off auto-

matically.

(When

the

engine

switch is in the “ON”

position [vehicles with-

out a smart key system]

or IGNITION ON mode

[vehicles with a smart

key system])

The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument

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panel lights and daytime running lights (P. 204) turn on.

The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day-

time running lights) turn on.

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push

the lever away from you to turn

on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the

center position to turn the high

beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and

release it to flash the high

beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at

intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of

the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the

degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

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■Daytime running light system

●The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the parking

lights and illuminate brighter than the parking lights.

●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,

the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following

conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at

night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released

• The headlight switch is in the

*: When the surroundings are bright

^{or “AUTO”}* position

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking

brake is set again.

●For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the

switch.

●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system

offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve

fuel economy.

■Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the

windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor

detecting the level of ambient light and

may cause the automatic headlight sys-

tem to malfunction.

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■Automatic light off system

 Vehicles without a smart key system

●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-

onds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and a

door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

on the

●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the

engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s

door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” position, or turn the

light switch to

once and then back to

or

.

If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-

utes.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-

onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to

ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if

the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

on

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●When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s

door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or

turn the light switch to

once and then back to

or

.

If any of the doors is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 min-

utes.

■Light reminder buzzer

 Vehicles without a smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and the

driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

A buzzer sounds and a message appears when the engine switch is turned

off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the

lights are turned on.

■

Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with Adaptive Front-lighting

System)

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number

of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the

headlights do not interfere with other road users.

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■Battery-saving function

In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will

go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery

from being discharged:

●The headlights and/or tail lights are on.

●Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to the

“ACC” position or turned off.

Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to ACCES-

SORY mode or turned off.

●The light switch is in

or

.

This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:

●Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to the

“ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to IGNITION

ON.

●When the light switch is operated.

●When the door is opened or closed.

■If “Headlight System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer.” is displayed on the

multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features: P. 495)

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not

running.

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Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to

assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles

ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as

necessary.

WARNING

■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to

observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if

necessary.

■To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

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Activating the Automatic High Beam system

1

Push the lever away from you

with the headlight switch in the

or

position.

2

Press the Automatic High

Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indica-

tor will come on when the head-

lights are turned on automatically

to indicate that the system is

active.

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Turning the high beam on/off manually

■ Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to the original

position.

The Automatic High Beam indi-

cator will turn off.

Push the lever away from you to

activate the Automatic High

Beam system again.

■ Switching to high beam

Press the Automatic High

Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indi-

cator will turn off and the high

beam indicator will turn on.

Press the switch to activate the

Automatic High Beam system

again.

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■High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

●When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-

matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

●If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automat-

ically turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

■Camera sensor detection information

●The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-

tions:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut off in front of by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

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• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

●The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights

without using the headlights is detected.

●House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs

may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to

remain on.

●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high

beam on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

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●The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.

●Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

●In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately

detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to

remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles

ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high

and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• The windshield is cracked or damaged.

• The camera sensor is deformed or dirty.

• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.

• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

or fog lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are

changing color, or are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or

roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved

roads, gravel tracks, etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding

road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

a mirror.

• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.

• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.

• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in

an abnormal manner.

• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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■Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the engine switch off while the following conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in or

.

• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.

• Automatic High Beam switch is on.

2

3

Turn the engine switch to ON mode.

Within 30 seconds after

2

, repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the

original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times,

then leave the lever in high beam position.

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If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on

and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

■If “Headlight System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer.” is displayed on the

multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

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Fog light switch^

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-

ditions, such as in rain and fog.

Operating instructions

2

*¹or

*

Turns the front fog lights off

Turns the front fog lights on

*¹: For U.S.A.

*²: For Canada

■Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are turned on.

: If equipped

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Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

Operating the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows:

When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper

interval can be also adjusted.

2

*¹or

*

Off

2

*¹or

*

Intermittent windshield wiper

operation

2

*¹or

*

4

Low speed windshield wiper

operation

2

*¹or

*

High speed windshield wiper

operation

2

*¹or

*

Temporary operation

*¹: For U.S.A.

*²: For Canada

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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is

selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-

shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent

windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual oper-

ation

Pulling the lever operates

the wipers and washer.

Wipers will automatically

operate a couple of times

after the washer squirts.

■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

 Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the

windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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WARNING

■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes

warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This

may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled

toward you and held continually.

■When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Rear window wiper and washer

Operating instructions

Operating the

switch turns on the rear wiper as follows:

2

*¹or

Off

*

2

*¹or

Intermittent window wiper oper-

ation

2

*¹or

*

Normal window wiper operation

*¹: For U.S.A.

*²: For Canada

Washer/wiper dual oper-

ation

Pushing the lever operates

the wiper and washer.

The wiper will automati-

cally operate a couple of

times after the washer

squirts.

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■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

 Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the

windshield washer fluid reservoir.

NOTICE

■When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.

■When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-

heat.

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■When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehicle

● Vehicles without a smart key system

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that all

the doors and windows are closed.

● Vehicles with a smart key system

Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-

dows are closed.

● Confirm the type of fuel.

■Fuel types

P. 472

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that

only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate erroneously if refueling is per-

formed repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.

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WARNING

■When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do

so may result in death or serious injury.

●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an

unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to

discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from

static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.

A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.

Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot

weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel tank.

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged.

This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition

hazard.

■When refueling

Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel

tank:

●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

●Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control

system to operate abnormally, or damaging fuel system components, or the

vehicle’s painted surface.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

4-4. Refueling

1

Press the opener to open the

fuel filler door.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to

remove it and hang it on the

back of the fuel filler door.

■When the fuel filler door cannot be opened

1

Open the back door and remove the

cover underneath the luggage compart-

ment light.

2

Pull the lever backward and check that

the fuel filler door opens.

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Closing the fuel tank cap

After refueling, turn the fuel tank

cap until you hear a click. Once

the cap is released, it will turn

slightly in the opposite direction.

WARNING

■When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your

vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in

death or serious injury.

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Toyota Safety Sense P

The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist

systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-

rience:

◆ PCS (Pre-Collision System)

P . 2 28

◆ LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)

P . 2 42

◆ Automatic High Beam

P . 2 07

◆ Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

P . 2 52

WARNING

■Toyota Safety Sense P

The Toyota Safety Sense P is designed to operate under the assumption

that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to

the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in

normal driving conditions.

As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-

mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The

driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surround-

ings and driving safely.

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Vehicle data recording

The pre-collision system is equipped with a sophisticated computer

that will record certain data, such as:

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Operation status of the pre-collision system functions

• Information (such as the distance and relative speed between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead or other objects)

• Images from the camera sensor (available only when the pre-colli-

sion braking function or the pre-collision brake assist function was

operating)

The pre-collision system does not record conversations sounds or

images of the inside of the vehicle.

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● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose

malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve

quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the

lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a

government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific

vehicle or vehicle owner

● Recorded images can be erased using a specialized device.

The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the func-

tion is disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates

will not be available.

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Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windshield,

detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.

Radar sensor

Camera sensor

WARNING

■To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to

an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●Keep the radar sensor and front grille emblem clean at all times.

Radar sensor

Front grille emblem

If the front of the radar sensor or the

front or back of the front grille emblem

is dirty or covered with water droplets,

snow, etc., clean it.

Clean the radar sensor and front grille

emblem with a soft cloth so you do not

mark or damage them.

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WARNING

●Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers) or

other items to the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding area.

●Do not subject the radar sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been subjected to a

strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

●Do not modify or paint the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding

area.

●If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper needs to be removed and

installed, or replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to

an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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●Keep the windshield clean at all times.

• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,

snow, etc., clear the windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-

sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from

the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.

• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed

is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,

transparent stickers, and so forth, to the

outer side of the windshield in front of

the camera sensor (shaded area in the

illustration).

A: From the top of the windshield to

approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below

the bottom of the camera sensor

B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approximately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the

right and left from the center of the camera sensor)

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WARNING

●If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or

covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove

the fog, condensation or ice. (P. 301)

●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-

shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the

wiper insert or wiper blade.

If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your

Toyota dealer.

●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.

●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.

If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not get the camera sensor wet.

●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.

●Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.

When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to

contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.

●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or

remove it.

●Do not disassemble the camera sensor.

●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor

(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.

●Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the

hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.

●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure

that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.

●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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■Certification

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)

The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and camera sen-

sor to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle.

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal col-

lision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to

urge the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake

pressure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the

system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with

a vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are auto-

matically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the

impact of the collision.

The pre-collision system can be disabled/enabled and the warning

timing can be changed. (P . 2 32)

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◆ Pre-collision warning

When the system determines

that the possibility of a frontal

collision is high, a buzzer will

sound and a warning message

will be displayed on the multi-

information display to urge the

driver to take evasive action.

◆ Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-

sion is high, the system applies greater braking force in relation to

how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.

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◆ Pre-collision braking

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-

sion is high, the system warns the driver. If the system determines

that the possibility of a frontal collision is extremely high, the brakes

are automatically applied to help avoid the collision or reduce the

collision speed.

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WARNING

■Limitations of the pre-collision system

●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

Do not use the pre-collision system instead of normal braking operations

under any circumstances. This system will not prevent collisions or lessen

collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not overly rely on this sys-

tem. Failure to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious

injury.

●Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision or help reduce

the impact of the collision, its effectiveness may change according to vari-

ous conditions, therefore the system may not always be able to achieve

the same level of performance.

Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system

and always drive carefully.

• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision: P . 2 35

• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: P . 2 38

●Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself.

Depending on the objects used for testing (dummies, cardboard objects

imitating detectable objects, etc.), the system may not operate properly,

possibly leading to an accident.

■Pre-collision braking

●When the pre-collision braking function is operating, a large amount of

braking force will be applied.

●If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision braking func-

tion, the pre-collision braking function operation will be canceled after

approximately 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.

●The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain operations are

performed by the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being depressed

strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine

that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly prevent the pre-colli-

sion braking function from operating.

●In some situations, while the pre-collision braking function is operating,

operation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is

depressed strongly or the steering wheel is turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking evasive action.

●If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the

driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of

the pre-collision braking function.

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WARNING

■When to disable the pre-collision system

In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-

erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

●When the vehicle is being towed

●When your vehicle is towing another vehicle

●When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of

transportation

●When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires

are allowed to rotate freely

●When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-

mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-

ancer

●When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to

an accident or other reasons

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●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-

cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road

●When the tires are not properly inflated

●When the tires are very worn

●When tires of a size other than specified are installed

●When tire chains are installed

●When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used

●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or cam-

era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle

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Changing settings of the pre-collision system

■ Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on the multi-

information display.

The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is

turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or

turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

1

Press “” or “” of meter control switches and select

Press “” or “” of meter control switches and select

.

2

,

and press

.

3

Press “” or “” of meter control switches and select

and press to select the desired setting (on/off).

If the system is disabled, the

PCS warning light will turn on

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information

display.

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■ Changing the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is

turned off.

1

Press “” or “” of meter control switches and select

Press “” or “” of meter control switches and select

.

2

,

and press

.

3

Press “” or “” of meter control switches and select

Sensitivity”, and press to select the desired setting.

Far

“

4

The warning will begin to

operate earlier than with the

default timing.

Middle

This is the default setting.

Near

The warning will begin to

operate later than with the

default timing.

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■Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-

sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high.

Each function is operational at the following speeds:

●Pre-collision warning:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and

50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision brake assist:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and 110 mph (30 and

180 km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approx-

imately 20 and 50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian

ahead is approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision braking:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and

50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

The system may not operate in the following situations:

●If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the

vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●If the shift lever is in R

●If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be opera-

tional)

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■Pedestrian detection function

The pre-collision system detects pedestri-

ans based on the size, profile, and motion

of a detected object. However, a pedes-

trian may not be detected depending on

the surrounding brightness and the

motion, posture, and angle of the

detected object, preventing the system

from operating properly. (P . 2 40)

■Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-

ating, it will be canceled:

●The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.

●The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

■Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision

●In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that

there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate.

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• When passing a vehicle or pedestrian

• When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle

that is making a left/right turn

• When passing a vehicle in an oncom-

ing lane that is stopped to make a

right/left turn

• When driving on a road where relative

location to vehicle ahead in an adja-

cent lane may change, such as on a

winding road

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• When rapidly closing on a vehicle ahead

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-

face is uneven or undulating

• When approaching objects on the roadside, such as guardrails, utility

poles, trees, or walls

• When there is a vehicle, pedestrian,

or object by the roadside at the

entrance of a curve

• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a

tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a

protrusion on the road surface or roadside

• When

a

crossing

pedestrian

approaches very close to the vehicle

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• When passing through a place with a

low structure above the road (low ceil-

ing, traffic sign, etc.)

• When passing under an object (bill-

board, etc.) at the top of an uphill road

• When rapidly closing on an electric toll gate barrier, parking area barrier,

or other barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

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• When driving through or under

objects that may contact the vehicle,

such as thick grass, tree branches, or

a banner

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc., from a vehicle ahead

• When driving through steam or smoke

• When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be mis-

taken for a vehicle or pedestrian

• When driving near an object that reflects radio waves, such as a large

truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric power plant,

or other location where strong radio waves or electrical noise may be

present

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■Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by

the radar sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating

properly:

• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicycle

• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car

• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle

• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,

acceleration or deceleration)

• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle

• When a vehicle ahead is not directly

in front of your vehicle

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• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a

sandstorm

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc., from a vehicle ahead

• When driving through steam or smoke

• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel

• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming

traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor

• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at

night or in a tunnel

• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain

amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/

right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve

• If your vehicle is skidding

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered

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• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor

• The vehicle is wobbling.

• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned

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●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be

obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:

• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when

the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet

• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-

face

●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar

sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating properly:

• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approx-

imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), mak-

ing their silhouette obscure

• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc.,

hiding part of their body

• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting

• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehi-

cle

• Groups of pedestrians which are close together

• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright

• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel

• Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or

brightness as their surroundings

• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects

• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.)

on the road

• Pedestrians who are walking fast

• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly

• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object

• Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside

rear view mirror, etc.)

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■If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates, and a warning message is

displayed on the multi-information display

The pre-collision system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a

malfunction in the system.

●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will

disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating

conditions return:

• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-

sor is hot, such as in the sun

• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-

sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment

• When a front sensor is dirty or covered with snow, etc.

• When the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged

up or covered with condensation or ice

(Defogging the windshield: P. 301)

• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a

sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor

●If the PCS warning light continues to flash or remains illuminated or the

warning message does not disappear even though the vehicle has returned

to normal, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer immediately.

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■If VSC is disabled

●If VSC is disabled (P . 2 88), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision

braking functions are also disabled.

●The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off. Pre-Collision Brake

System Unavailable.” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering

control)

Summary of functions

When driving on highways and freeways with white (yellow) lines, this

function alerts the driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane

and provides assistance by operating the steering wheel to keep the

vehicle in its lane.

The LDA system recognizes visi-

ble white (yellow) lines with the

camera sensor on the upper por-

tion of the windshield.

Functions included in LDA system

◆ Lane departure alert function

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart

from its lane, a warning is dis-

played on the multi-information

display and the warning buzzer

sounds to alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer

sounds, check the surrounding

road situation and carefully

operate the steering wheel to

move the vehicle back to the

center of the line.

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◆ Steering control function

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart

from its lane, the system pro-

vides assistance as necessary

by operating the steering wheel

in small amounts for a short

period of time to keep the vehi-

cle in its lane.

If the system detects that the

steering wheel has not been

operated for a fixed amount of

time or the steering wheel is not

being firmly gripped, a warning

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display and the warning

buzzer sounds.

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◆ Vehicle sway warning function

When the vehicle is swaying or

appears as if it may depart from

its lane multiple times, the

warning buzzer sounds and a

message is displayed on the

multi-information display to alert

the driver.

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WARNING

■Before using LDA system

Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. The LDA system does not auto-

matically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be

paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full

responsibility for driving safely by paying careful attention to the surround-

ing conditions and operating the steering wheel to correct the path of the

vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as

from driving for a long period of time.

Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention

may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■To avoid operating LDA system by mistake

When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.

■Situations unsuitable for LDA system

Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.

The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●A compact spare tire, tire chains, etc., are equipped.

●When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-

sure is low.

●Tires which differ by structure, manufacturer, brand or tread pattern are

used.

●Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are

present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).

●Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.

●White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.

●Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc., are present due to

road repair.

●Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction

work.

●Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,

fallen snow, freezing, etc.

●Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.

●Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.

●During emergency towing.

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WARNING

■Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by

mistake

●Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc., on the surface of the

lights.

●Do not modify the suspension, etc. If the suspension, etc., needs to be

replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a

grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

Turning LDA system on

Press the LDA switch to turn the

LDA system on.

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The LDA indicator illuminates and

a message is displayed on the

multi-information display.

Press the LDA switch again to turn

the LDA system off.

When the LDA system is turned on

or off, operation of the LDA system

continues in the same condition

the next time the engine is started.

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Indications on multi-information display

LDA indicator

The illumination condition of the

indicator informs the driver of the

system operation status.

Illuminated in white:

LDA system is operating.

Illuminated in green:

Steering wheel assistance of the

steering control function is operat-

ing.

Flashing in orange:

Lane departure alert function is

operating.

Operation display of steering

wheel operation support

Indicates that steering wheel assistance of the steering control function is

operating.

Lane departure alert function display

Displayed when the multi-information display is switched to the driving

assist system information screen.

 Inside of displayed white lines  Inside of displayed white lines

is white

is black

Indicates that the system is recog- Indicates that the system is not

nizing white (yellow) lines. When able to recognize white (yellow)

the vehicle departs from its lane, lines or is temporarily canceled.

the white line displayed on the

side the vehicle departs from

flashes orange.

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■Operation conditions of each function

●Lane departure alert function

This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

• LDA is turned on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius

of more than approximately 492 ft. (150 m).

• No system malfunctions are detected. (P . 2 50)

●Steering control function

This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-

tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.

• Setting for “

Steering Assist” in

screen of the multi-information

display is set to on. (P. 495)

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• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a certain amount or more.

• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for

changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

●Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

• Setting for “

Alert” in

screen of the multi-information display is

set to on. (P. 495)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are detected. (P . 2 50)

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■Temporary cancellation of functions

When the operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be tempo-

rarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, oper-

ation of the function is automatically restored. (P . 2 47)

■Steering control function

Depending on the vehicle speed, lane departure situation, road conditions,

etc., the driver may not feel the function is operating or the function may not

operate at all.

■Lane departure alert function

The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio play-

back, etc.

■Hands off steering wheel warning

When the system determines that the

driver has removed their hands from the

steering wheel while the steering control

function is operating, a warning message

urging the driver to hold the steering

wheel and the symbol shown in the illus-

tration are displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.

If the driver continues to keep their hands off of the steering wheel, a buzzer

sounds and a warning message and the symbol shown in the illustration are

displayed on the multi-information display. This warning also operates in the

same way when the driver continuously operates the steering wheel only a

small amount. Always keep your hands on the steering wheel when using this

system, regardless of warnings.

Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, the warning may not operate.

■Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that the

vehicle is swaying while the vehicle sway

warning function is operating, a buzzer

sounds and a warning message urging

the driver to rest and the symbol shown in

the illustration are simultaneously dis-

played on the multi-information display.

Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, the warning may not operate.

■White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road

The LDA system will not operate for the side on which white (yellow) lines

could not be recognized.

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■Conditions in which functions may not operate properly

In the following situations, the camera sensor may not detect white (yellow)

lines and various functions may not operate normally.

●There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the white

(yellow) lines.

●The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as in front

of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.

●The white (yellow) lines are cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement

marker” or stones are present.

●The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand,

etc.

●The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.

●The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than

lines that are white).

●The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.

●The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.

●The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light, etc.

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●The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,

such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.

●Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc., enters the

camera.

●The vehicle is driven where the road diverges, merges, etc.

●The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.

●The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.

●The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.

●The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.

●The vehicle is extremely tilted due to carrying heavy luggage or having

improper tire pressure.

●The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.

●The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions

during driving (poor roads or road seams).

●The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at night, or the

beam axis has deviated.

●The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.

●The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.

●Snow tires, etc., are equipped.

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■Warning message

If the following warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

and the LDA indicator illuminates in orange, follow the appropriate trouble-

shooting procedure.

Warning message

Details/Actions

“Lane Departure

Alert

Malfunction.

Visit Your Dealer.”

The system may not be operating properly.

 Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer.

Dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow, etc., are

present on the windshield in front of the camera

sensor.

 Turn the LDA system off, remove any dirt,

rain, condensation, ice, snow, etc., from the

windshield, and then turn the LDA system

back on.

“Front Camera

Vision Blocked.

Clean and Demist

Windshield.”

The operation conditions of the camera sensor

(temperature, etc.) are not met.

 When the operation conditions of the camera

sensor (temperature, etc.) are met, the LDA

system will become available. Turn the LDA

system off, wait for a little while, and then

turn the LDA system back on.

“Front Camera

Unavailable.”

The LDA system is temporarily canceled due to

a malfunction in a sensor other than the camera

sensor.

 Turn the LDA system off and follow the

appropriate troubleshooting procedures for

the warning message. Afterward, drive the

vehicle for a short time, and then turn the

LDA system back on.

“LDA Unavailable.”

The LDA system cannot be used as the vehicle

speed is approximately less than 32 mph

(50 km/h).

“LDA Unavailable

Below Approx.

32 MPH (50km/h).”  Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph

(50 km/h) or more.

If a different warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed

on the screen.

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■Customization

The following settings can be changed.

Function

Setting details

Lane departure alert function

Adjust alert sensitivity

Steering control function

Turn steering wheel assistance on and off

Turn function on and off

Vehicle sway warning function

Adjust alert sensitivity

For how to change settings, refer to P. 495.

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Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed

range

Summary of functions

In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically

accelerates, decelerates and stops to match the speed changes of the

preceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In

constant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.

Use the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range on free-

ways and highways.

● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (P . 2 55)

● Constant speed control mode (P . 2 62)

Vehicle-to-vehicle

switch

distance

Display

Indicators

Set speed

Cruise control switch

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WARNING

■Before using dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

●Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Do not rely solely on

the system, and drive safely by always paying careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

●The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range provides driving

assistance to reduce the driver’s burden. However, there are limitations to

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system

and always drive carefully.

• When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead:

P . 2 64

• Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

may not function correctly: P . 2 66

●Set the speed appropriately depending on the speed limit, traffic flow, road

conditions, weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for checking

the set speed.

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●Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of the preced-

ing vehicle as detected by the system may differ from the condition

observed by the driver. Therefore, the driver must always remain alert,

assess the danger of each situation and drive safely. Relying on this sys-

tem or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can lead to an

accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●Switch the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range off using the

“ON-OFF” button when not in use.

■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems

Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance

provided by the system.

Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●Assisting the driver to measure following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is only intended to

help the driver in determining the following distance between the driver’s

own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mecha-

nism that allows careless or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that

can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for

driver to pay close attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.

●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range determines

whether the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a

designated vehicle traveling ahead is within a set range. It is not capable

of making any other type of judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely neces-

sary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not there

is a possibility of danger in any given situation.

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WARNING

●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range has limited capabil-

ity to prevent or avoid a collision with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore,

if there is ever any danger, the driver must take immediate and direct con-

trol of the vehicle and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all

involved.

■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed

range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range in any of the

following situations.

Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

●Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.

●In heavy traffic

●On roads with sharp bends

●On winding roads

●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up

and down gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

●At entrances to freeways and highways

●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-

sors from detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)

●When there is rain, snow, etc., on the front surface of the radar sensor or

camera sensor

●In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and decel-

eration

●During emergency towing

●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often

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Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles

up to approximately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current

vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit-

able following distance from the vehicle ahead.

Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long

downhill slopes.

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Example of constant speed cruising

When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-

vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance switch.

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising

When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed

appears

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically

decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is

necessary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at

this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle

ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.

Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi-

ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.

When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is

stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pushing the

cruise control lever up or depressing the accelerator pedal will resume fol-

low-up cruising.

Example of acceleration

When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower

than the set speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then

returns to constant speed cruising.

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Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

mode)

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Press the “ON-OFF” button to

activate the cruise control.

Radar cruise control indicator will

come on and a message will be

displayed on the multi-information

display.

Press the button again to deacti-

vate the cruise control.

If the “ON-OFF” button is pressed

and held for 1.5 seconds or more,

the system turns on in constant

speed control mode. (P . 2 62)

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2

Accelerate or decelerate, with

accelerator pedal operation, to

the desired vehicle speed (at or

above approximately 30 mph

[50 km/h]) and push the lever

down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

If the lever is operated while the

vehicle speed is below approxi-

mately 30 mph (50 km/h) and a

preceding vehicle is present, the

set speed will be adjusted to

approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed

is displayed.

Increases the speed

(Except when the vehicle has been

stopped by system control in vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control

mode)

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Momentarily

move the lever in the desired

direction.

Large adjustment: Hold the lever up or down to change the speed,

and release when the desired speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*¹or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*²each time

the lever is operated

 For the U.S. mainland, Hawaii

Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*¹or 1 km/h

^{(0.6 mph)}*²increments for as long as the lever is held

 For Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico

Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)*¹or 5 km/h

^{(3.1 mph)}*²increments for as long as the lever is held

In the constant speed control mode (P . 2 62), the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*¹or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*²each time

the lever is operated

Large adjustment: The speed will continue to change while the lever is

held.

*¹: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

*²: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

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Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode)

Pressing the switch changes the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-

Preceding vehicle mark

lows:

Long

Medium

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is

set automatically to long mode

when the engine switch is turned to

the “ON” position (vehicles without

a smart key system) or IGNITION

ON mode (vehicles with a smart

key system).

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If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be

displayed.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode)

Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown

correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle

distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.

When the vehicle is stopped by system control, the vehicle stops at a

certain vehicle-to-vehicle distance depending on the situation.

Distance options

Long

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Approximately 160 ft. (50 m)

Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)

Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

Medium

Short

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Resuming follow-up cruising when the vehicle has been stopped

by system control (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

After the vehicle ahead of you

starts off, push the lever up.

Your vehicle will also resume

follow-up cruising if the accelera-

tor pedal is depressed after the

vehicle ahead of you starts off.

Canceling and resuming the speed control

Pulling the lever toward you

cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled

when

the

brake

pedal

is

depressed.

(When the vehicle has been

stopped by system control,

depressing the brake pedal does

not cancel the setting.)

Pushing the lever up resumes the cruise control and returns vehicle

speed to the set speed.

However, when a vehicle ahead is not detected, cruise control does not

resume when the vehicle speed is approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

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Approach warning (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

When your vehicle is too close to

a vehicle ahead, and sufficient

automatic deceleration via the

cruise control is not possible, the

display will flash and the buzzer

will sound to alert the driver. An

example of this would be if

another driver cuts in front of you

while you are following a vehicle.

Depress the brake pedal to

ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-

vehicle distance.

■ Warnings may not occur when

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In the following instances, warnings may not occur even when the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance is small.

● When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds

your vehicle speed

● When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow

speed

● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set

● When depressing the accelerator pedal

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Selecting constant speed control mode

When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main-

tain a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

does not function correctly due to a dirty radar sensor, etc.

1

With the cruise control off,

press and hold the “ON-OFF”

button for 1.5 seconds or more.

Immediately after the “ON-OFF”

button is pressed, the radar cruise

control indicator will come on.

Afterwards, it switches to the cruise

control indicator.

Switching to constant speed con-

trol mode is only possible when

operating the lever with the cruise

control off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with

accelerator pedal operation, to

the desired vehicle speed (at or

above approximately 25 mph

[40 km/h]) and push the lever

down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

Adjusting the speed setting: P . 2 58

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: P . 2 60

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■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when

●The shift lever is in D.

●Vehicle speed is at or above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

However, when a preceding vehicle is detected, the dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range can be set even if the vehicle speed is below

approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-

ating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order

to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.

■When the vehicle stops while follow-up cruising

●Pushing the lever up while the vehicle ahead stops will resume follow-up

cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off within approximately 3 seconds after

the lever is pushed up.

●If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 seconds after your vehicle stops, fol-

low-up cruising will be resumed.

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■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the fol-

lowing situations:

●Actual vehicle speed falls at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when

there are no vehicles ahead.

●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a

vehicle speed at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). Otherwise, the

sensor cannot properly detect the vehicle.

●VSC is activated.

●TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

●The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.

●Pre-collision braking is activated.

●The parking brake is operated.

●The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.

●The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system

control:

• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes.

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any

other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota

dealer.

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■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-

tions:

●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below

the set vehicle speed.

●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

●VSC is activated.

●TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

●Pre-collision braking is activated.

If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-

son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■Brake system operation sound

If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehi-

cle distance control mode, a brake system operation sound may be heard.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

■Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or

to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message

is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the

instructions.

■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead

In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the

brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the

accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the

approach warning (P . 2 61) may not be activated.

●Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

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●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)

●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the

detecting of the sensor

●When your vehicle is pointing upwards

(caused by a heavy load in the luggage

compartment, etc.)

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●Preceding vehicle has an extremely high

ground clearance

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■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

may not function correctly

In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelera-

tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system

may not operate properly.

●When the road curves or when the lanes

are narrow

●When steering wheel operation or your

position in the lane is unstable

●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

●When driving on a road surrounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on

a bridge

●While the vehicle speed is decreasing to the set speed after the vehicle

accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal

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Driving mode select

In response to driving conditions, one of 3 drive modes can be

selected.

Select the drive mode

■ Changing the driving mode

To select the drive mode, perform operations on the multi-information

display.

1

Press “” or “” of meter control switches and select

.

2

3

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, and select “Drive

Mode”.

4

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, and select drive

mode.

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● “NORMAL” mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and

dynamic performance. Suitable for city driving.

● “SPORT” mode

Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful

acceleration. This mode also changes the steering feel, making it

suitable for when agile driving response is desired, such as when

driving on roads with many curves.

When sport mode is selected, the “SPORT” indicator will illuminate

on the multi-information display.

● “ECO” mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly manner and

improve fuel economy through moderate throttle characteristics

and by controlling the operation of the air conditioning system

(heating/cooling).

When Eco mode is selected, the “ECO MODE” indicator will illumi-

nate on the multi-information display.

While the air conditioning is being used, the system automatically

switches to air conditioning eco mode (P. 303), allowing for driving

that leads to even better fuel economy.

■Canceling driving modes

●Select another drive mode. Also, “SPORT” mode will be canceled automati-

cally when the engine switch is turned off.

●“NORMAL” mode and “ECO” mode will not be canceled automatically until

another drive mode is selected, even if the engine switch is turned off.

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)^

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sensors

installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and right side

to assist the driver in confirming safety when changing lanes.

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Outside rear view mirror indicators

When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors

or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view

mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever

is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator

flashes.

BSM OFF indicator

Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor is disabled.

: If equipped

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Turning the BSM function on/off

1

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select

.

2

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select

.

3

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select

.

When the BSM function is disabled, the BSM OFF indicator (P. 89) illu-

minates.

(Each time the engine switch is turned off then changed to ON, the BSM

function will be enabled automatically.)

■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-

ficult to see.

■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable.” is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of

bumper (P . 2 72).

Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area

bumper should return it to normal.

Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or

cold weather.

■When “Blind Spot Monitor System Malfunction. Visit Your Dealer.” is

shown on the multi-information display

There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P. 496)

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■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

 For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

 For vehicles sold in Canada

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WARNING

■Handling the radar sensor

One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of

the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the

Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

●Keep the sensor and its surrounding

area on the bumper clean at all times.

If a sensor or its surrounding area on

the rear bumper is dirty or covered

with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may

not operate and a warning message

(P . 2 70) will be displayed.

In this situation, clear off the dirt or

snow and drive the vehicle with the

operation conditions of the BSM func-

tion (P . 2 75) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes.

If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a

strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction

and vehicles may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of

them has become disconnected.

●Do not disassemble the sensor.

●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on

the bumper.

●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

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BSM function

The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles

traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence of

such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the out-

side rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

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Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are

not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

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BSM function detection areas

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

The range of each detection area is:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of

the vehicle*

*^{: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side}

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper*

*^{: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the detected}

vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the out-

side rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

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WARNING

■Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the

driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the

Blind Spot Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change

lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore

the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

■The BSM function is operational when

The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

●The BSM system is set to on (P . 2 70)

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●The shift lever is in a position other than R.

●Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)

■The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

The BSM function will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the

following situations:

●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

●You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.

●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

■Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles

and/or objects:

^{●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.}*

●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

^{●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects}*

●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*

●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle*

●Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle*

*^{: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.}

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■Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly

●The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situa-

tions:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short

• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle

is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area

• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and

the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle

• When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the

vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Immediately after BSM system is set to on

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●Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or

object may increase in the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that

enters the detection area is short

• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane,

and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the

detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or spinning

• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short

• When a bicycle carrier or other accessory is installed to the rear of the

vehicle

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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)^

Summary of the Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The RCTA function uses the BSM rear side radar sensors installed

behind the rear bumper. This function is intended to assist the driver

in checking areas that are not easily visible when backing up.

Outside rear view mirror indicators

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle

is detected, both outside rear view mirror indicators will flash.

RCTA buzzer

If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is

detected, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately 1

second immediately after the RCTA function is operated to turn the system

on.

“RCTA OFF” indicator

Illuminates when the Rear Cross Traffic Alert is disabled.

: If equipped

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Turning the RCTA function on/off

1

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select

.

2

3

.

Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select “RCTA”.

When the RCTA function is disabled, the “RCTA OFF” indicator (P. 89)

illuminates.

(Each time the engine switch is turned off then changed to ON, the RCTA

function will be enabled automatically.)

■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-

ficult to see.

■Hearing the RCTA buzzer

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The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear over loud noises, such as if the

audio system volume is high.

■When “RCTA Unavailable.” is shown on the multi-information display

Water, snow mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of

bumper (P . 2 72).

Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area

bumper should return it to normal.

Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or

cold weather

■When “RCTA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer.” is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display

There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Rear side radar sensors

P . 2 72

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The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect

other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It

uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence

through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding

a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

WARNING

Detection areas

■Cautions regarding the use of the function

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

The RCTA function is only a supplementary function which alerts the driver

that a vehicle is approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.

As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain conditions,

the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary. Over reliance on

this function may lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury.

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RCTA function detection areas

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

To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert

for faster vehicles from farther away.

Example:

4

Approximate

alert distance

Approaching vehicle

Speed

Fast

18 mph (28 km/h)

5 mph (8 km/h)

65 ft. (20 m)

Slow

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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■The RCTA function is operational when

The RCTA function operates when all of the following conditions are met:

●The RCTA system is set to on. (P . 2 79)

●The shift position is in R.

●Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●Approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and

18 mph(28km/h).

■Adjusting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the multi-information display.

Use the meter control switches to change settings. (P. 98)

1

Press “” or “” to select

.

2

3

Press “” or “” to select “Vehicle Settings”, and then press

.

Press “” or “” to select

, select the volume and then press

.

Each time the switch is pressed, the volume level will change between 1, 2

and 3.

■Muting a buzzer

A mute button will be displayed on the multi-information display when an

object is detected. To mute the buzzer, press

.

Mute will be canceled automatically in the following situations:

●When the shift lever is changed.

●When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed.

●When the operating function is temporarily canceled.

●When the operating function is disabled manually.

●When the engine switch is turned off.

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■Conditions under which the RCTA function will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles

and/or objects:

●Vehicles approaching from directly behind

●Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect

due to obstructions

^{●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects}*

●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.*

●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

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^{●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle}*

*^{: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may}

occur.

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■Conditions under which the RCTA function may not function correctly

●The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following situa-

tions:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

• When backing up on a slope with a

sharp change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow angle

parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA function is set to on

• Immediately after the engine is started with the RCTA function is set to on

• When the sensors cannot detect a

vehicle due to obstructions

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●Instances of the RCTA function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or

object may increase in the following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle

• When the parking space faces a

street and vehicles are being driven

on the street

• When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a

guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves

toward the rear of the vehicle, is short

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Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems

operate automatically in response to various driving situations.

Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and

should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-

cle.

◆ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,

or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

◆ Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal

is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

◆ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or

turning on slippery road surfaces

◆ Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.

Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery

road surfaces by controlling steering performance

◆ TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from

spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

◆ Active Cornering Assist (ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from drifting to the outer side by per-

forming inner wheel brake control when attempting to accelerate

while turning.

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◆ Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-

ing on an uphill

◆ EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to

turn the steering wheel.

When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRAC/VSC systems are

operating.

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Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing

to turn

the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order

to free it.

To turn the TRAC system off,

quickly press and release

.

A message will be shown on the

multi-information display.

Press

again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

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■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold

seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

for more than 3

The VSC off indicator light will come on and the message will be shown on

^{the multi-information display.}*

*^{: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-}

collision braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on

and the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (P . 2 41)

Press

■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-

ing that TRAC has been disabled even if has not been pressed

again to turn the systems back on.

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact

your Toyota dealer.

■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and

hill-start assist control systems

●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal

is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle

begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has

occurred in any of these systems.

●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are

operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.

• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.

• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

■Active Cornering Assist operation sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is operated, operation sounds and vibra-

tions may be generated from the brake system, but this is not a malfunction.

■EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-

cally re-enabled in the following situations:

●Vehicles without a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to

the “LOCK” position

Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned off

●If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle

speed increases

If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will

not occur when vehicle speed increases.

■Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist

The system operates when the following occurs:

●TRAC/VSC can operate

●The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning

●The system detects that the vehicle is drifting to the outer side

●The brake pedal is released

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■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from

overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of

time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain

from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The

EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control

When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will

operate:

●The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/

backward on an upward incline).

●The vehicle is stopped.

●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

●The parking brake is not engaged.

■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:

●The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

●The accelerator pedal is depressed.

●The parking brake is engaged.

●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released.

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WARNING

■The ABS does not operate effectively when

●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as

excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-

mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the

following situations:

●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●When driving with tire chains

●When driving over bumps in the road

●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

■TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-

pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be

lost.

■Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when

●Do not overly rely on Active Cornering Assist. Active Cornering Assist may

not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●When Active Cornering Assist frequently operates, Active Cornering

Assist may temporarily stop operating to ensure proper operation of the

brakes, TRAC and VSC.

■Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when

●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the

vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may

lead to an accident.

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WARNING

■When the TRAC/VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

■When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving

force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

■Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and

total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the

recommended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or

wheels.

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■Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect

the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before

driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-

ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-

tures.

• Engine oil

• Engine coolant

• Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.

● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire

chains for the front tires*.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match

the size of the tires.

*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires.

Before driving the vehicle

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.

Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away

the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.

● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,

remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in

front of the windshield.

● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-

mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the

tires or on the brakes.

● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before

getting in the vehicle.

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When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and

the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-

ditions.

When parking the vehicle

● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the

parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from

being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking

brake, make sure to block the wheels.

Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-

cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

● If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm

that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P*.

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*^{: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any}

other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be

shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Selecting tire chains

 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.

Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

 18-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted as the space between the tire and

body is too narrow.

Snow tires should be used instead.

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Regulations on the use of tire chains

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-

tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing

chains.

■Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after

driving 1/4  1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).

●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

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WARNING

■Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or

serious injury.

●Use tires of the size specified.

●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of

snow tires being used.

●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

■Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,

and may cause death or serious injury.

●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

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●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-

trol is maintained.

NOTICE

■Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-

mate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-

tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

■Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted

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