Get Driving Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV 2020

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Driving

4

4-1. Before driving

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Driving the vehicle....... 169

Cargo and luggage ..... 175

Vehicle load limits ....... 178

Trailer towing............... 179

Dinghy towing ............. 191

4-2. Driving procedures

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

.................................. 223

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

.................................. 229

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

.................................. 237

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart key

system)...................... 193

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

.................................. 247

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

.................................. 250

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Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart key

system)...................... 194

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Automatic transmission199

Turn signal lever.......... 202

Parking brake.............. 203

Brake Hold .................. 206

.................................. 260

Intuitive parking assist. 270

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake)........................ 277

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (static objects) .... 282

4-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehi-

cles)........................... 288

Headlight switch.......... 209

AHB (Automatic High

Beam)........................ 212

Rear view monitor system

.................................. 292

Fog light switch ........... 215

Windshield wipers and

washer....................... 215

Toyota parking assist moni-

tor .............................. 300

Rear window wiper and

washer....................... 218

Panoramic view monitor

.................................. 313

4-4. Refueling

Stop & Start system .... 345

Opening the fuel tank cap

.................................. 220

Driving mode select switch

.................................. 351

168

Multi-terrain Select (AWD

vehicles).................... 353

Snow mode switch (AWD

vehicles).................... 357

Downhill assist control sys-

tem ............................ 358

Driving assist systems 360

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ....... 367

Utility vehicle precautions

.................................. 370

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4-1.Before driving

2 Set the parking brake

Driving the vehicle

(P.203), and shift the shift

lever to P (P.199).

The following procedures

should be observed to

ensure safe driving:

3 Turn the engine switch to

OFF to stop the engine.

4 Lock the door, making sure

that you have the key on your

person.

Driving procedure

■ Starting the engine

P.193, 194

If parking on a hill, block the wheels

as needed.

■ Starting off on a steep

■ Driving

uphill

1 With the brake pedal

depressed, shift the shift

lever to D. (P.199)

1 With the brake pedal

depressed, shift the shift

lever to D. (P.199)

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2 Release the parking brake.

(P.203)

2 Pull the parking brake switch

and parking brake is set man-

ually. (P.203)

If the parking brake is in automatic

mode, the parking brake is

released automatically when shift-

ing the shift lever to any position

other than P. (P.204)

3 Release the brake pedal and

gently depress the accelera-

tor pedal to accelerate the

vehicle.

3 Gradually release the brake

pedal and gently depress the

accelerator pedal to acceler-

ate the vehicle.

Parking brake automatic release

function (P.205)

■When starting off on a uphill

■ Stopping

The hill-start assist control will acti-

1 With the shift lever in D,

vate. (P.360)

depress the brake pedal.

■Driving in the rain

2 If necessary, set the parking

brake. (P.203)

●Drive carefully when it is raining,

because visibility will be reduced,

the windows may become fogged-

up, and the road could be slippery.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the

shift lever to P. (P.199)

●Drive carefully when it starts to

rain, as the road surface could be

especially slippery.

■ Parking the vehicle

1 With the shift lever in D,

●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 surface, preventing

depress the brake pedal.

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the steering and brakes from

operating properly.

Drive-Start Control so that the

vehicle may be able to escape

from the mud or fresh snow.

■Engine speed while driving

●Drive-Start Control does not work

when Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt

mode is selected for Multi-terrain

Select.

In the following conditions, the

engine speed may become high

while driving. This is due to auto-

matic up-shifting control or down-

shifting implementation to meet driv- ■Breaking in your new Toyota

ing conditions. It does not indicate

sudden acceleration.

To extend the life of the vehicle,

observing the following precautions

●The vehicle is judged to be driving

uphill or downhill

is recommended:

●For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●When the accelerator pedal is

released

●For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

●When the brake pedal is

depressed while sport mode is

selected

●For the first 600 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.

■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.

■Operating your vehicle in a for-

eign country

●A warning message is displayed

on the multi-information display

while the system is operating.

(P.633)

Comply with the relevant vehicle

registration laws and confirm the

availability of the correct fuel.

(P.666)

■Restraining sudden start (Drive-

Start Control)

●When the following unusual oper-

ation is performed, the engine out-

put may be restrained.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

• 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 S) with the accel-

erator pedal depressed, a warning

message appears on the multi-

information display. If a warning

message is shown on the multi-

information display, read the mes-

sage and follow the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is

depressed too much while the

vehicle is in reverse.

■When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the

brake pedal while stopped with

the engine running. This prevents

the vehicle from creeping.

●While Drive-Start Control is being

activated, your vehicle may have

trouble escaping from the mud or

fresh snow. In such case, deacti-

vate TRAC (P.361) to cancel

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●During normal driving, do not

WARNING

turn off the engine. Turning the

engine off while driving will not

cause loss of steering or brak-

ing 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

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not drive if you are unfamil-

iar with the location of the brake

and accelerator 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.

becomes impossible to stop the

vehicle in the normal way:

P.618

• When backing up, you may twist

your body around, leading to a

difficulty in operating the pedals.

Make sure to operate the pedals

properly.

●Use engine braking (downshift)

to maintain a safe speed when

driving down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously

may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness.

(P.659)

• Make sure to keep a correct

driving posture even when mov-

ing the vehicle only slightly. This

allows you to depress the brake

and accelerator pedals properly.

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●Do not adjust the position of the

steering wheel, the seat, or the

inside or outside rear view mir-

rors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

• Depress the brake pedal using

your right foot. Depressing the

brake pedal using your left foot

may delay response in an emer-

gency, resulting in an accident.

●Do not drive the vehicle over or

stop the vehicle near flammable

materials such as leaves, paper

or rags.

The exhaust system and

exhaust gases can be

●Always check that all passen-

gers’ arms, head 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 permits 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 con-

trol and possible injury. Be sure

to consult a tire dealer to deter-

mine whether the tires on your

vehicle are high-speed capabil-

ity tires or not before driving at

such speeds.

extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any

flammable material nearby.

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WARNING

●Do not shift the shift lever to a

driving position while the vehicle

is moving backward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss

of vehicle control.

■When driving on slippery

road surfaces

●Sudden braking, acceleration

and steering may cause tire

slippage and reduce your ability

to control the vehicle.

●Moving the shift lever to N while

the vehicle is moving will disen-

gage the engine from the trans-

mission. Engine braking is not

available when N is selected.

●Sudden acceleration, engine

braking due to shifting, or

changes in engine speed could

cause the vehicle to skid.

●Be careful not to shift the shift

lever with the accelerator pedal

depressed.

●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 prop-

erly. If the brakes on only one

side are wet and not functioning

properly, steering control may

be affected.

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. Doing so can

damage the transmission and

may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

■When shifting the shift lever

■If you hear a squealing or

scraping noise (brake pad

wear limit indicators)

●Do not let the vehicle roll back-

ward while the shift lever is in a

driving position, 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.

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.

●Do not shift the shift lever to P

while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss

of vehicle control.

■When the vehicle is stopped

●Do not race the engine.

●Do not shift the shift lever to R

while the vehicle is moving for-

ward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss

of vehicle control.

If the vehicle is in any gear other

than P or N, the vehicle may

accelerate suddenly and unex-

pectedly, 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.

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●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

vehicle.

WARNING

●If the vehicle is stopped on an

incline, in order to prevent acci-

dents caused by the vehicle roll-

ing forward or backward, always

depress the brake pedal and

securely apply the parking

brake as needed.

●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, caus-

ing a fire.

●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.

●Always apply the parking brake,

shift the shift lever to P, stop the

engine and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the engine is run-

ning.

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.

■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 fol-

lowing:

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• Gas may leak from a cigarette

lighter or spray can, and may

lead to a fire.

●Do not touch the exhaust pipes

while the engine is running or

immediately after turning the

engine off.

• The temperature inside the

vehicle may cause the plastic

lenses and plastic material of

glasses to deform or crack.

Doing so may cause burns.

• Soft drink cans may fracture,

causing the contents to spray

over the interior of the vehicle,

and may also cause a short cir-

cuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

■When taking a nap in the vehi-

cle

Always turn the engine off. Other-

wise, if you accidentally move the

shift lever or depress the acceler-

ator pedal, this could cause an

accident or fire due to engine

overheating. Additionally, if the

vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-

lated area, exhaust gases may

collect and enter the vehicle, lead-

ing to death or a serious health

hazard.

●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.

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WARNING

NOTICE

■When braking

■When driving the vehicle

●When the brakes are wet, drive

more cautiously.

●Do not depress the accelerator

and brake pedals at the same

time during driving, as this may

restrain the engine output.

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.

●Do not use the accelerator

pedal or depress the accelera-

tor and brake pedals at the

same time to hold the vehicle on

a hill.

●If the brake booster device does

not operate, do not follow other

vehicles closely and avoid hills

or sharp turns that require brak-

ing.

■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.

In this case, braking is still pos-

sible, but the brake pedal

should be depressed more

firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have

your brakes fixed immediately.

●When driving over bumps in the

road, drive as slowly as possible

to avoid damaging the wheels,

underside of the vehicle, etc.

●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.

■If you get a flat tire while driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause

the following situations.

●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.

●It may be difficult to control your

vehicle.

●The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

■If the vehicle becomes stuck

Hold the steering wheel firmly and

gradually depress the brake pedal

to slow down the vehicle.

(AWD models)

Do not spin the wheels exces-

sively when any of the tires is up

in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud, etc. This may damage

the driveline components or pro-

pel the vehicle forward or back-

ward, causing an accident.

Information on what to do in case

of a flat tire (P.642)

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Cargo and luggage

NOTICE

■When encountering flooded

roads

Take notice of the following

information about storage

precautions, cargo capacity

and load.

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

WARNING

●Short in electrical components

■Things that must not be car-

ried in the luggage compart-

ment

●Engine damage caused by

water immersion

The following things may cause a

fire if loaded in the luggage com-

partment:

In the event that you drive on a

flooded road and the vehicle is

flooded, be sure to have your Toy-

ota dealer check the following:

●Receptacles containing gaso-

line

●Brake function

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●Aerosol cans

●Changes in quantity and quality

of oil and fluid used for the

engine, transaxle, transfer

(AWD vehicles), rear differen-

tial (AWD vehicles), etc.

■Storage precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may prevent the

pedals from being depressed

properly, may block the driver’s

vision, or may result in items hit-

ting the driver or passengers, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

●Lubricant condition for the pro-

peller shaft (AWD models),

bearings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

●Stow cargo and luggage in the

luggage compartment when-

ever possible.

■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 acceler-

ate suddenly if the accelerator

pedal is accidentally depressed.

●Do not stack anything in the lug-

gage compartment higher than

the seatbacks.

●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 (if

equipped)

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

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WARNING

the available amount of cargo

and luggage load capacity.

●Secure all items in the occupant

compartment.

For example, if the “XXX”

amount equals 1400 lbs. and

there will be five 150 lb passen-

gers in your vehicle, the amount

of available cargo and luggage

load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 -

750 (5  150) = 650 lbs.)

●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 luggage compartment. It is

not designed for passengers.

They should ride in their seats

with their seat belts properly

fastened. Otherwise, they are

much more likely to suffer death

or serious bodily injury, in the

event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving or an accident.

(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 calcu-

lated in Step 4.

Capacity and distribution

(6) If your vehicle will be towing

a trailer, load from your trailer

will be transferred to your vehi-

cle. Consult this manual to

determine how this reduces the

available cargo and luggage

load capacity of your vehicle.

(P.178)

Cargo capacity depends on the

total weight of the occupants.

(Cargo capacity) = (Total load

capacity) - (Total weight of occu-

pants)

Steps for Determining Cor-

rect Load Limit 

WARNING

(1) Locate the statement “The

combined weight of occupants

and cargo should never exceed

XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your

vehicle’s placard.

■Capacity and distribution

●Do not exceed the maximum

axle weight rating or the total

vehicle weight rating.

●Even if the total load of occu-

pant’ weight and the cargo load

is less than the total load capac-

ity, do not apply the load

unevenly. Improper loading may

cause deterioration of steering

or braking control which may

cause death or serious injury.

(2) Determine the combined

weight of the driver and passen-

gers that will be riding in your

vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined

weight of the driver and passen-

gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals

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load

Calculation formula for

your vehicle

As shown in the example above,

if the number of occupants

increases, the cargo and lug-

gage 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 num-

ber 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.

A

Cargo capacity

B

Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight) (P.664)

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When 2 people with the com-

bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-

ing 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:

WARNING

■When loading cargo on the

roof luggage carrier (if

equipped)

Observe the following precau-

tions:

●Place the cargo so that its

weight is distributed evenly

between the front and rear

axles.

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

(kg)

●If loading long or wide cargo,

never exceed the vehicle overall

length or width. (P.664)

*1

:A = Weight of people

*2

:B = Total load capacity

●Before driving, make sure the

cargo is securely fastened on

the roof luggage carrier.

*3

:C = Available cargo and luggage

load

●Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier will make the cen-

ter of gravity of the vehicle

higher. Avoid high speeds, sud-

den starts, sharp turns, sudden

braking or abrupt maneuvers,

otherwise it may result in loss of

control or vehicle rollover due to

failure to operate this vehicle

correctly and result in death or

serious injury.

In this condition, if 3 more passen-

gers 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

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WARNING

Vehicle load limits

●If driving for a long distance, on

rough roads, or at high speeds,

stop the vehicle now and then

during the trip to make sure the

cargo remains in its place.

Vehicle load limits include

total load capacity, seating

capacity, TWR (Trailer

Weight Rating) and cargo

capacity.

●Do not exceed 176.4 lb. (80 kg)

cargo weight on the roof lug-

gage carrier.

 Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight): P.664

NOTICE

Total load capacity means the

combined weight of occu-

pants, cargo and luggage.

■When loading cargo on the

roof luggage carrier (if

equipped)

Be careful not to scratch the sur-

face of the moon roof (if

equipped) or the panoramic moon

roof (if equipped).

 Seating capacity: 5 occu-

pants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the

maximum number of occu-

pants whose estimated aver-

age weight is 150 lb. (68 kg)

per person.

 TWR (Trailer Weight Rat-

ing): P.185, 664

TWR means the maximum

gross trailer weight (trailer

weight plus its cargo weight)

that your vehicle is able to tow.

 Cargo capacity

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.595)

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Trailer towing

WARNING

■Overloading the vehicle

Your vehicle is designed pri-

marily as a passenger-and-

load-carrying vehicle. Tow-

ing a trailer can have an

adverse impact on handling,

performance, braking, dura-

bility, and fuel consumption.

For your safety and the

Do not overload the vehicle. It

may not only cause damage to

the tires, but also degrade steer-

ing and braking ability, resulting in

an accident.

safety of others, you must

not overload your vehicle or

trailer. You must also

ensure that you are using

appropriate towing equip-

ment, that the towing equip-

ment has been installed

correctly and used prop-

erly, and that you employ

the requisite driving habits.

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Vehicle-trailer stability and

braking performance are

affected by trailer stability,

brake performance and set-

ting, trailer brakes, the hitch

and hitch systems (if

equipped).

To tow a trailer safely, use

extreme care and drive the

vehicle in accordance with

your trailer’s characteris-

tics and operating condi-

tions.

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Toyota warranties do not

apply to damage or mal-

function caused by towing a

trailer for commercial pur-

poses.

WARNING

■Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use

extreme care and drive the vehi-

cle in accordance with the trailer’s

characteristics and operating con-

ditions. Failure to do so could

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury. Vehicle

stability and braking performance

are affected by trailer stability,

brake setting and performance,

and the hitch. Your vehicle will

handle differently when towing a

trailer.

Contact your Toyota dealer for

further information about addi-

tional requirements such as a

towing kit, etc.

■Before towing

Check that the following conditions

are met:

■To avoid accident or injury

●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires

are properly inflated. (P.671)

●Do not exceed the TWR,

unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR

or GAWR.

●Trailer tires are inflated according

to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-

ommendation.

●Vehicles with towing package: If

the gross trailer weight is over

2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway con-

trol device with sufficient capac-

ity is required.

●All trailer lights work as required

by law.

●All lights work each time you con-

nect them.

●Adjust the tongue weight within

the appropriate range. Place

heavier loads as close to the

trailer axle as possible.

●The trailer ball is set at the proper

height for the coupler on the

trailer.

●The trailer is level when it is

hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not

level, and check for improper

tongue weight, overloading, worn

suspension, or other possible

causes.

●Do not exceed 65 mph (104

km/h), the posted towing speed

limit or the speed limit for your

trailer as set forth in your trailer

owner’s manual, whichever is

lowest. Slow down sufficiently

before making a turn, in cross

winds, on wet or slippery sur-

face, etc. to help avoid an acci-

dent. If you experience a

vehicle-trailer instability from

reducing a certain speed, slow

down and make sure you keep

your vehicle speed under the

speed of which you experience

the instability.

●The trailer cargo is securely

loaded.

●The rear view mirrors conform to

all applicable federal, state/provin-

cial or local regulations. If they do

not, install rear view mirrors

appropriate for towing purposes.

●Do not make jerky, abrupt or

sharp turns.

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●If the gross trailer weight

WARNING

exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer

brakes are required. Toyota rec-

ommends trailers with brakes

that conform to all applicable

federal and state/provincial reg-

ulations.

●Do not apply the brakes sud-

denly as you may skid, resulting

in jackknifing and loss of vehicle

control. This is especially true

on wet or slippery surfaces.

●Do not exceed the trailer hitch

assembly weight, gross vehicle

weight, gross axle weight and

trailer tongue weight capacities.

●Never tap into your vehicle’s

hydraulic system, as this will

lower the vehicle’s braking

effectiveness.

●Do not use dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed

range when towing.

●Never tow a trailer without using

a safety chain securely attached

to both the trailer and the vehi-

cle. If damage occurs to the

coupling unit or hitch ball, there

is danger of the trailer wander-

ing into another lane.

●Slow down and downshift

before descending steep or long

downhill grades. Do not make

sudden downshifts while

descending steep or long down-

hill grades.

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Towing related terms

●Vehicle-trailer instability is more

likely on steep long downhills.

Before descending steep or

long downhill grades, slow

down and downshift. Do not

make sudden downshifts when

descending steep or long down-

hill grades. Avoid holding the

brake pedal down too long or

applying the brakes too fre-

quently. This could cause the

brakes to overheat and result in

reduced braking efficiency.

■ GCWR (Gross Combination

Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross

combination weight. The gross

combination weight is the sum

of the total vehicle weight

(including the occupants, cargo

and any optional equipment

installed on the vehicle) and the

weight of the trailer being towed

(including the cargo in the

trailer).

●Do not tow a trailer when the

compact spare tire is installed

on your vehicle.

■When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with

brakes that conform to any appli-

cable federal and state/provincial

regulations.

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 Vehicles without towing pack-

age

 Vehicles with towing package

■ GVWR (Gross Vehicle

■ GAWR (Gross Axle Weight

Weight Rating)

Rating)

The maximum allowable gross

vehicle weight. The gross vehi-

cle weight is the total weight of

the vehicle. When towing a

trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle

weight (including the occu-

The maximum allowable gross

axle weight. The gross axle

weight is the load placed on

each axle (front and rear).

pants, cargo and any optional

equipment installed on the vehi-

cle) and the tongue weight.

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 Vehicles without towing pack-

cargo in the trailer.

age

TWR is calculated assuming

base vehicle with one driver,

one front passenger, towing

package (if available), hitch and

hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, pas-

sengers and cargo in the vehicle

will reduce the trailer weight rating

so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR

and GAWR.

Vehicles with towing package: If the

gross trailer weight exceeds 3000

lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to

use a trailer with 2 or more axles.

A

Front GAWR

4

 Vehicles without towing pack-

age

B

Rear GAWR

 Vehicles with towing package

A

(With brakes)

 Vehicles with towing package

A

Front GAWR

B

Rear GAWR

■ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross

trailer weight. The gross trailer

weight is the sum of the trailer

weight and the weight of the

A

(With brakes)

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■ Unbraked TWR (Unbraked

Weight limits

Trailer Weight Rating)

 The gross trailer weight must

never exceed the TWR

described below.

The trailer weight rating for tow-

ing a trailer without a trailer ser-

vice brake system.

 Without towing package

1500 lb. (680 kg)

 With towing package

3500 lb. (1590 kg)

 The gross combination weight

must never exceed the

GCWR described below.

 Without towing package

A

(Without brakes)

Vehicles without Dynamic Torque

Vectoring AWD system: 6110 lb.

(2770 kg)

■ Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer

hitch ball. (P.186)

Vehicles with Dynamic Torque Vec-

toring AWD system: 6205 lb. (2815

kg)

 Vehicles without towing pack-

age

 With towing package

8205 lb. (3725 kg)

 The gross vehicle weight

must never exceed the

GVWR indicated on the Certi-

fication Regulation Label.

 The gross axle weight on

each axle must never exceed

the GAWR indicated on the

Certification Regulation Label.

 Vehicles with towing package

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*

: These models meet the tow-vehi-

cle trailering requirement of SAE

International per SAE J2807.

 If the gross trailer weight is

over the unbraked TWR,

trailer service brakes are

required.

■ Unbraked TWR^*

 Vehicles with towing package:

If the gross trailer weight is

over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway

control device with sufficient

capacity is required.

1000 lb. (450 kg)

*

: These models meet the tow-vehi-

cle trailering requirement of SAE

International per SAE J2807.

Trailer Tongue Weight

GCWR, TWR and

Unbraked TWR

 A recommended tongue

weight varies in accordance

with the types of trailers or

towing as described below.

Confirm that the gross trailer

weight, gross combination

weight, gross vehicle weight,

gross axle weight and tongue

weight are all within the limits.

4

 To ensure the recommended

values shown below, the

trailer must be loaded by

referring to the following

instructions.

■ GCWR^*

 Without towing package

• Tongue Weight

Vehicles without Dynamic

Torque Vectoring AWD system:

6110 lb. (2770 kg)

The gross trailer weight should be

distributed so that the tongue

weight is 9% to 11%.

Vehicles with Dynamic Torque

Vectoring AWD system: 6205 lb.

(2815 kg)

(Tongue weight /Gross trailer

weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)

 Vehicles without towing pack-

 With towing package

age

8205 lb. (3725 kg)

*

: These models meet the tow-vehi-

cle trailering requirement of SAE

International per SAE J2807.

■ TWR^*

 Without towing package

1500 lb. (680 kg)

 With towing package

3500 lb. (1590 kg)

A

Gross trailer weight

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 Lubricate the hitch ball with a

B

Tongue weight

light coating of grease.

 Vehicles with towing package

 Remove the hitch ball when-

ever you are not towing a

trailer. Remove the trailer

hitch if you do not need it.

After removing the hitch, seal

any mounting holes in the

vehicle body to prevent entry

of any substances into the

vehicle.

A

Gross trailer weight

WARNING

B

Tongue weight

■Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have dif-

ferent weight capacities estab-

lished by the hitch manufacturer.

Even though the vehicle may be

physically capable of towing a

higher weight, the operator must

determine the maximum weight

rating of the particular hitch

assembly and never exceed the

maximum weight rating specified

for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the

maximum weight rating set by the

trailer-hitch manufacturer can

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious personal injuries.

The gross trailer weight, gross

axle weight and tongue weight

can be measured with platform

scales found at a highway

weighing station, building supply

company, trucking company,

junk yard, etc.

Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have

different weight capacities. Toy-

ota recommends the use of Toy-

ota hitch/bracket for your

vehicle. For details, contact your

Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recom-

mended by your Toyota dealer.

Do not install the trailer hitch on

the bumper; this may cause body

damage.

 If you wish to install a trailer

hitch, contact your Toyota

dealer.

 Use only a hitch that con-

forms to the gross trailer

weight requirement of your

vehicle.

Selecting trailer ball (vehi-

cles with towing package)

Use the correct trailer ball for

your application.

 Follow the directions supplied

by the hitch manufacturer.

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Positions for towing hitch

receiver and hitch ball

A

Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross

trailer weight rating of the trailer.

A

Weight carrying ball position:

43.3 in. (1100 mm)

B

Shank length

Protrudes beyond the bottom of the

lock washer and nut by at least 2

threads.

B

Hitch receiver pin hole posi-

tion: 38.1 in. (969 mm)

4

C

Shank diameter

■Matching trailer ball height to

trailer coupler height

Matches the ball mount hole diame-

ter size.

No matter which class of tow hitch

applies, for a more safe trailer

hookup, the trailer ball setup must

be the proper height for the coupler

on the trailer.

D

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer cou-

pler. Most couplers are stamped

with the required trailer ball size.

Typical trailer

Trailer class

ball size

IV

2 5/16 in.

2 in.

II and III

I

1 7/8 in.

A

Coupler

B

Trailer ball

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increases. Exceeding speed

limits may cause loss of con-

trol.

Connecting trailer lights

Please consult your dealer

when installing trailer lights, as

incorrect installation may cause

damage to the vehicle’s lights.

Please take care to comply with

your state’s laws when install-

ing trailer lights.

 Before starting out, check the

trailer lights, tires and the

vehicle-trailer connections.

Recheck after driving a short

distance.

 Practice turning, stopping and

reversing with the trailer

NOTICE

attached in an area away

from traffic until you become

accustomed to the feel of the

vehicle-trailer combination.

■Do not directly splice trailer

lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights.

Directly splicing trailer lights may

damage your vehicle’s electrical

system and cause a malfunction.

 Reversing with a trailer

attached is difficult and

requires practice. Grip the

bottom of the steering wheel

and move your hand to the

left to move the trailer to the

left. Move your hand to the

right to move the trailer to

right. (This is generally oppo-

site to reversing without a

trailer attached.) Avoid sharp

or prolonged turning. Have

someone guide you when

reversing to reduce the risk of

an accident.

Trailer towing tips

Your vehicle will handle differ-

ently when towing a trailer. Help

to avoid an accident, death or

serious injury, keep the following

in mind when towing:

 Speed limits for towing a

trailer vary by state or prov-

ince. Do not exceed the

posted towing speed limit.

 Toyota recommends that the

vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65

mph (104 km/h) on a flat,

 As stopping distance is

increased when towing a

trailer, vehicle-to vehicle dis-

tance should be increased.

For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of

speed, allow at least one

vehicle and trailer length.

straight, dry road. Do not

exceed this limit, the posted

towing speed limit or the

speed limit for your trailer as

set forth in your trailer owner’s

manual, whichever is lowest.

Instability of the towing vehi-

cle-trailer combination (trailer

sway) increases as speed

 Avoid sudden braking as you

may skid, resulting in the

trailer jackknifing and a loss of

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vehicle control. This is espe-

cially true on wet or slippery

surfaces.

Before descending, slow

down and downshift. Do not

make sudden downshifts

while descending steep or

long downhill grades.

 Avoid jerky starts or sudden

acceleration.

 Avoid holding the brake pedal

down too long or applying the

brakes too frequently. This

could cause the brakes to

overheat and result in

 Avoid jerky steering and

sharp turns, and slow down

before making turn.

 Note that when making a turn,

the trailer wheels will be

reduced braking efficiency.

closer than the vehicle wheels

to the inside of the turn. Com-

pensate by making a wider

than normal turning radius.

 Due to the added load of the

trailer, your vehicle’s engine

may overheat on hot days (at

temperatures over 85°F

4

 Slow down before making a

turn, in cross winds, on wet or

slippery surfaces, etc.

[30°C]) when driving up a long

or steep grade. If the engine

coolant temperature gauge

indicates overheating, imme-

diately turn off the air condi-

tioning (if in use), pull your

vehicle off the road and stop

in a safe spot. (P.659)

Increasing vehicle speed can

destabilize the trailer.

 Take care when passing other

vehicles. Passing requires

considerable distance. After

passing a vehicle, do not for-

get the length of your trailer,

and be sure you have plenty

of room before changing

lanes.

 Always place wheel blocks

under both the vehicle’s and

the trailer’s wheels when

parking. Apply the parking

brake firmly, and put the

transmission in P. Avoid park-

ing on a slope, but if unavoid-

able, do so only after

 To maintain engine braking

efficiency and charging sys-

tem performance when using

engine braking, do not put the

transmission in D. If in the S

mode, the transmission shift

range position must be in 6 or

lower.

performing the following:

1 Apply the brakes and keep

them applied.

2 Have someone place wheel

blocks under both the vehi-

cle’s and trailer’s wheels.

 Instability happens more fre-

quently when descending

steep or long downhill grades.

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avoid full throttle acceleration.

3 When the wheel blocks are in

place, release the brakes

slowly until the blocks absorb

the load.

■Maintenance

●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle

will require more frequent mainte-

nance due to the additional load.

(See “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement”.)

4 Apply the parking brake

firmly.

5 Shift into P and turn off the

●Retighten the fixing bolts of the

towing ball and bracket after

approximately 600 miles (1000

km) of trailer towing.

engine.

 When restarting after parking

on a slope:

■If trailer sway occurs

1 With the transmission in P,

start the engine. Be sure to

keep the brake pedal

depressed.

One or more factors (crosswinds,

passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.)

can adversely affect handling of

your vehicle and trailer, causing

instability.

●If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel.

Steer straight ahead.

2 Shift into a forward gear. If

reversing, shift into R.

Do not try to control trailer sway-

ing by turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator

pedal immediately but very gradu-

ally to reduce speed.

3 If the parking brake is in man-

ual mode, release the park-

ing brake. (P.203)

4 Release the brake pedal, and

slowly pull or back away from

the wheel blocks. Stop and

apply the brakes.

Do not increase speed. Do not

apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction

with the steering or brakes, your

vehicle and trailer should stabilize (if

enabled, Trailer Sway Control can

also help to stabilize the vehicle and

trailer.).

5 Have someone retrieve the

blocks.

■Break-in schedule

●After the trailer swaying has

stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occu-

pants out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and

the trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not

shifted.

If your vehicle is new or equipped

with any new power train compo-

nents (such as an engine, transmis-

sion, differential or wheel bearing),

Toyota recommends that you do not

tow a trailer until the vehicle has

been driven for over 500 miles (800

km).

Make sure the tongue weight is

appropriate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not over-

loaded after occupants get in.

After the vehicle has been driven for

over 500 miles (800 km), you can

start towing. However, for the next

500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-

cle at a speed of less than 45 mph

(72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and

If you cannot find any problems, the

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speed at which trailer swaying

occurred is beyond the limit of your

particular vehicle-trailer combina-

tion. Drive at a lower speed to pre-

vent instability. Remember that

swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer

increases as speed increases.

Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed

to be dinghy towed (with 4

wheels on the ground)

behind a motor home.

4

NOTICE

■To avoid serious damage to

your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with 4

wheels on the ground.

■To prevent causing serious

damage to the transmission

and AWD system (AWD mod-

els)

2WD models: Never tow this vehi-

cle from the rear with the front

wheels on the ground. This may

cause serious damage to the

transmission.

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4-1. Before driving

NOTICE

AWD models: Never tow this vehi-

cle with any of the wheels on the

ground. This may cause serious

damage to the transmission and

AWD system.

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4-2.Driving procedures

Engine (ignition)

sw itch (vehicles with-

out smart key system)

WARNING

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sit-

ting in the driver’s seat. Do not

depress the accelerator pedal

while starting the engine under

any circumstances.

Starting the engine

1 Pull the parking brake switch

to check that the parking

brake is set. (P.203)

Doing so may cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

The parking brake indicator will

come on.

NOTICE

■When starting the engine

2 Check that the shift lever is

●Do not crank the engine for

more than 30 seconds at a time.

This may overheat the starter

and wiring system.

set in P.

3 Firmly depress the brake

pedal.

4

●Do not race a cold engine.

4 Turn the engine switch to

●If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have

your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

START to start the engine.

■If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may

not have been deactivated. (P.70)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

Changing the engine

switch positions

■When the steering lock cannot

be released

When starting the engine, the

engine switch may seem stuck in

OFF. To free it, turn the key while

turning the steering wheel slightly

left and right.

A

OFF (“LOCK” position)

The steering wheel is locked and

the key can be removed. (The key

can be removed only when the shift

lever is in P.)

■When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

P.221

B

ACC (“ACC” position)

Some electrical components such

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as the audio system can be used.

Engine (ignition)

sw itch (vehicles with

smart key system)

C

ON (“ON” position)

All electrical components can be

used.

D

Performing the following

operations when carrying

the electronic key on your

person starts the engine or

changes engine switch

modes.

START (“START” position)

For starting the engine.

■Turning the key from ACC to

OFF

1 Shift the shift lever to P.

2 Push in the key and turn it to

OFF.

Starting the engine

1 Pull the parking brake switch

to check that the parking

brake is set. (P.203)

The parking brake indicator will

come on.

■Key reminder function

2 Check that the shift lever is

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door

is opened while the engine switch is

in OFF or ACC to remind you to

remove the key.

set in P.

3 Firmly depress the brake

pedal.

WARNING

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■Caution when driving

Do not turn the engine switch to

OFF while driving. If, in an emer-

gency and you must turn the

engine off while the vehicle is

moving, turn the engine switch

only to ACC to stop the engine.

An accident may result if the

engine is stopped while driving.

(P.618)

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.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in

ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the engine running.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the engine is completely

started.

The engine can be started from any

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engine switch mode.

ing wheel left and right.

●To prevent the steering lock motor

from overheating, the operation of

motor may be suspended if the

engine is turned on and off repeat-

edly in a short period of time. In

this case, refrain from running the

engine. After about 10 seconds,

the steering lock motor will

■If the engine does not start

●The engine immobilizer system

may not have been deactivated.

(P.70)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

resume functioning.

●If a message related to start-up is

shown on the multi-information

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

■If there is a malfunction in the

4

smart key system

If “Smart Key System Malfunction”

is displayed on the multi-information

display, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■If the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started using

the smart key system. Refer to

P.655 to restart the engine.

■When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

■Electronic key battery depletion

P.102

P.221

■Conditions affecting operation

P.129

■Electronic key battery

P.604

■Note for the entry function

P.130

■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.

■Steering lock function

●After turning the engine switch to

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 can-

cels the steering lock.

●If attempting to restart the engine

immediately after turning the

engine switch to OFF, the engine

may not start in some cases. After

turning the engine switch to OFF,

please wait a few seconds before

restarting the engine.

●When the steering lock cannot be

released, “Push Engine Switch

while Turning 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 shortly

and firmly while turning the steer-

■Customization

If the smart key system has been

deactivated in a customized setting,

refer to P.654.

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WARNING

3 Shift the shift lever to P.

4 Press the engine switch

■When starting the engine

shortly and firmly.

Always start the engine while sit-

ting 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.

The engine will stop, and the meter

display will be extinguished.

5 Release the brake pedal and

check that “ACCESSORY” or

“IGNITION ON” is not shown

on the multi-information dis-

play.

■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.

■Automatic engine shut off fea-

ture

●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.

NOTICE

●The engine will automatically shut

off after approximately 1 hour if it

has been left running while the

shift lever is in P.

■When starting the engine

●Do not race a cold engine.

●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.

●If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have

your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■Symptoms indicating a mal-

function with the engine

switch

●After the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (P.112) from the inside or

the mechanical key (P.653) from

the outside, the automatic engine

shut off feature will be disabled.

The timer for the automatic engine

shut off feature will be re-enabled

if the driver’s door is opened.

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.

Stopping the engine

1 Stop the vehicle completely.

2 If the parking brake is in man-

ual mode, set the parking

brake. (P.203)

Check the parking brake indicator

is illuminated.

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●Do not leave the vehicle with

WARNING

the engine running for a long

■Stopping the engine in an

emergency

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.

●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.618)

However, do not touch the

engine switch while driving

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing 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 diffi-

cult to steer and brake, so you

should pull over and stop the

vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

●Do not leave the engine running

in an area with snow build-up,

or where it is snowing. If snow-

banks build up around the vehi-

cle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and

enter the vehicle.

Changing engine switch

modes

4

Modes can be changed by

pressing the engine switch with

brake pedal released. (The

mode changes each time the

switch is pressed.)

●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

an emergency shutdown, shift

the shift lever to N and press the

engine switch shortly and firmly.

■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 light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

1 OFF^*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

●If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area,

such as a garage, stop the

engine.

The multi-information display will

not be displayed.

2 ACC

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Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

than P, the engine switch will not

be turned to OFF but instead be

turned to ACC. Perform the fol-

lowing procedure to turn the

switch to OFF:

3 ON

All electrical components can be

used.

“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

1 Check that the parking brake

is set.

2 Shift the shift lever to P.

*

: If the shift lever is in a position

3 Check that “ACCESSORY” is

displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display and then

press the engine switch

shortly and firmly.

other than P when turning off the

engine, the engine switch will be

turned to ACC, not to OFF.

■Auto power off function

4 Check that “ACCESSORY”

or “IGNITION ON” on the

multi-information display is

off.

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more

than 20 minutes or ON (the engine

is not running) for more than an

hour with the shift lever in P, the

engine switch will automatically turn

to OFF. However, this function can-

not entirely prevent battery dis-

charge. Do not leave the vehicle

with the engine switch in ACC or ON

for long periods of time when the

engine is not running.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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 to

OFF but instead be turned to

ACC. If the vehicle is left in ACC,

battery discharge may occur.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

●Do not leave the engine switch

in ACC or ON 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 in OFF. Exit the

vehicle after turning the engine

switch to OFF.

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

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will not be canceled.

Automatic transmis-

sion

●While driving in S mode, down-

shifting to 7, 6, 5, or 4. (P.201)

●When switching the driving mode

to sport mode while driving in D.

(P.351)

Select the shift position

depending on your purpose

and situation.

■If “High Transmission Fluid

Temp See Owner’s Manual” is

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display (AWD models)

Shift position purpose

and functions

Make sure to return to D position

driving and reduce speed by easing

off the accelerator pedal. Stop the

vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift

lever to P and let the engine idle

until the warning message goes out.

Shift

Objective or function

position

Parking the vehicle/start-

P

ing the engine

When the warning message goes

out, the vehicle can be driven again.

4

R

N

D

Reversing

Neutral

If the warning message does not go

out after waiting a while, have your

vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

*1

*2

Normal driving

S mode driving

S

■Restraining sudden start (Drive-

Start Control)

(P.201)

*1

*2

P.170

:Shifting to the D position allows

the system to select a gear suit-

able for the driving conditions.

Setting the shift lever to the D

position is recommended for nor-

mal driving.

■AI-SHIFT

The AI-SHIFT automatically selects

the suitable gear according to driver

performance and driving conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically oper-

ates when the shift lever is in D.

(Shifting the shift lever to S cancels

the function.)

:Selecting shift ranges using S

mode restricts the upper limit of

the possible gear ranges, con-

trols engine braking force, and

prevents unnecessary upshifting.

WARNING

■When driving on slippery

road surfaces

■When driving with dynamic

radar cruise control with full-

speed range activated

Do not accelerate or shift gears

suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine brak-

ing may cause the vehicle to spin

or skid, resulting in an accident.

Even when performing the following

actions with the intent of enabling

engine braking, engine braking will

not activate because dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed range

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first, the shift lock will not be

released.

Shifting the shift lever

■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

ON, the brake pedal is depressed

and the shift release button is

pushed.

■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

even though the brake pedal is

depressed and the shift release but-

ton is pushed, there may be a prob-

lem 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.

While the engine switch

is in ON and the brake pedal

depressed^*, shift the shift lever

while pushing the shift release

button on the shift knob.

Releasing the shift lock:

1 Pull the parking brake switch to

check that the parking brake is

set. (P.203)

2 Turn the engine switch to OFF.

3 Depress the brake pedal.

Shift the shift lever while

4 Pry the cover up with a flathead

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover,

cover the tip of the screwdriver

with a rag.

pushing the shift release button

on the shift knob.

Shift the shift lever nor-

mally.

When shifting the shift lever

between P and D, make sure that

the vehicle is completely stopped.

*

: For the vehicle to be able to be

shifted from P, the brake pedal

must be depressed before the

shift release button is pushed. If

the shift release button is pushed

5 Press and hold the shift lock

override button and then push

the button on the shift knob.

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The shift lever can be shifted

while both buttons are pressed.

1 Upshifting

WARNING

2 Downshifting

■To prevent an accident when

releasing the shift lock

The selected shift range, from S1 to

S8 will be displayed on the multi-

information display.

Before pressing the shift lock

override button, make sure to set

the parking brake and depress the

brake pedal.

The initial shift range in S mode

is set automatically to 4, 5 or 6

according to vehicle speed.

However, the initial shift range

may be set to 3 if AI-SHIFT has

operated while the shift lever

was in the D position. (P.199)

4

If the accelerator pedal is acci-

dentally 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, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

■S mode

Selecting the driving

mode and snow mode (if

equipped)

●You can choose from 8 levels of

accelerating force and engine

braking force.

●A lower shift range will provide

greater accelerating force and

engine braking force than a higher

shift range, and the engine revolu-

tions will also increase.

P.351, 357

Changing shift ranges in

S mode

●To prevent the engine from over-

revving, upshifting may automati-

cally occur.

When the shift lever is in the S

position, the shift lever can be

operated as follows:

●To protect the automatic transmis-

sion, a function is adopted that

automatically selects a higher shift

range when the fluid temperature

is high.

●When the shift range is 7 or lower,

holding the shift lever toward “+”

sets the shift range to 8.

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■Downshifting restriction warn-

ing buzzer

Turn signal lever

To help ensure safety and driving

performance, downshifting opera-

tion may sometimes be restricted. In

some circumstances, downshifting

may not be possible even when the

shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will

sound twice.)

Operating instructions

■If the “S” indicator does not

come on or the “D” indicator is

displayed even after shifting the

shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in

the automatic transmission system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately. (In this

situation, the transmission will oper-

ate in the same manner as when the

shift lever is in D.)

1 Right turn

2 Lane change to the right

(move the lever partway and

release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3

times.

3 Lane change to the left

(move the lever partway and

release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3

times.

4 Left turn

■Turn signals can be operated

when

The engine switch is in ON.

■If the indicator flashes faster

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or

rear turn signal lights has not

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burned out.

Parking brake

■If the turn signals stop flashing

before a lane change has been

performed

The parking brake can be

set or released automati-

cally or manually. In auto-

matic mode, the parking

brake can be set or released

automatically according to

shift lever operation. Also,

even in automatic mode, the

parking brake can be set or

released manually.

Operate the lever again.

■To discontinue flashing of the

turn signals during a lane

change

Operate the lever in the opposite

direction.

Operating instructions

4

■ Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set

and released manually.

A

Parking brake indicator light

(U.S.A.)

B

Parking brake indicator light

(Canada)

C

Parking brake switch indica-

tor

1 Pull the switch to set the

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parking brake.

 When the shift position is

shifted from P, the parking

brake will be released, and

the parking brake indicator

light and parking brake switch

indicator will turn off.

The parking brake indicator light

and parking brake switch indicator

will turn on.

Pull and hold the parking brake

switch if an emergency occurs and

it is necessary to operate the park-

ing brake while driving.

 When the shift position is

shifted to P, the parking brake

will be set, and the parking

brake indicator light and park-

ing brake switch indicator will

turn on.

2 Push the switch to release

the parking brake.

• Operate the parking brake switch

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Parking brake automatic release

function (P.205)

Operate the shift lever with the

vehicle stopped and the brake

pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light and parking brake

switch indicator turn off.

■ Turning the automatic

If the parking brake indicator

light and parking brake switch

indicator flash, operate the

switch again. (P.634)

mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and

depressing the brake pedal,

press and hold the parking

brake switch until a buzzer

sounds and a message is

shown on the multi-information

display.

■ Turning the automatic

mode on

While the vehicle is stopped,

pull and hold the parking brake

switch until a buzzer sounds and

a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

■Parking brake operation

●When the engine switch is not in

ON, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake

switch.

When the automatic mode is

turned on, the parking brake

operates as follows.

●When the engine switch is not in

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ON, automatic mode (automatic

brake setting and releasing) is not

available.

on as described below:

ON: Comes on until the parking

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

■Parking brake automatic

release function

●When the engine switch is turned

off with the parking brake set, the

parking brake indicator light will

stay on for about 15 seconds. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

The parking brake will be released

automatically when the accelerator

pedal is slowly depressed under the

following conditions:

●The driver’s door is closed

■When the parking brake switch

malfunctions

●The driver is wearing the seat belt

●The shift lever is in a forward or

Automatic mode (automatic brake

setting and releasing) will be turned

on automatically.

reverse position.

●The malfunction indicator lamp or

brake system warning light is not

illuminated

■Parking the vehicle

P.169

If the automatic release function

does not operate, release the park-

ing brake manually.

■Parking brake engaged warning

buzzer

4

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is

driven with the parking brake

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play (with the vehicle reaching a

speed of 5 km/h [3 mph]).

■If “Parking Brake Temporarily

Unavailable” is displayed on

the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated

repeatedly over a short period of

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this

happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will

return after about 1 minute.

■If the brake system warning

light comes on

P.628

■Usage in winter time

P.367

■If “Parking Brake Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

WARNING

Operate the parking brake switch. If

the message does not disappear

after operating the switch several

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

■When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle

alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally by a child

and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to

an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

■Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may

be heard. This does not indicate a

malfunction.

■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.

■Parking brake indicator light

●Depending on the engine switch

position/mode, the parking brake

indicator light will turn on and stay

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Brake Hold

NOTICE

■When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system

keeps the brake applied

when the shift lever is in D,

S or N with the system on

and the brake pedal has

been depressed to stop the

vehicle. The system

Before you leave the vehicle, shift

the shift position to P, set the park-

ing brake and make sure that the

vehicle does not move.

■When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place

and check the warning messages.

releases the brake when the

accelerator pedal is

depressed with the shift

lever in D or S to allow

smooth start off.

■When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake

components overheating, which

may affect braking performance

and increase brake wear. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer immediately if this

occurs.

Enabling the system

Press the brake hold switch to

turn the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

A

(green)

comes on. While the

system is holding the brake, the

brake hold operated indicator (yel-

B

low)

comes on.

■Brake hold system operating

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●The driver’s door is not closed.

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●The driver is not wearing the seat

belt.

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light goes off. (P.203)

If any of the conditions above are

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator 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 park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■When an inspection at your

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate

even when the brake hold switch is

pressed with the brake hold system

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer.

■If “Brake Hold Malfunction

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

■Brake hold function

●If the brake pedal is left released

for a period of about 3 minutes

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake

will be set automatically. In this

case, a warning buzzer sounds

and a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

4

■Warning messages and buzzers

●To turn the system off while the

system is holding the brake, firmly

depress the brake pedal and

press the button again.

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and

follow the instructions.

●The brake hold function may not

hold the vehicle when the vehicle

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing 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.

■If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes

P.633

WARNING

■When the vehicle is on a

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise

caution. The brake hold function

may not hold the vehicle in such a

situation.

■When the parking brake is set

automatically while the system

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake:

●Depress the accelerator pedal.

(The parking brake will not be

released automatically if the seat

belt is not fastened.)

●Operate the parking brake switch

with the brake pedal depressed.

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WARNING

■When stopped on a slippery

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle 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 holding 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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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

on and off automatically.

Headlight sw itch

4

(U.S.A.) Off

The headlights can be oper-

ated manually or automati-

cally.

(Canada) The daytime

running lights turn on.

(P.209)

 Type B

Turning on the headlights

Operating the

switch

turns on the lights as follows:

 Type A

4

1

2

The side marker, parking,

tail, license plate, instrument

panel lights, and daytime run-

ning lights (P.209) turn on.

The headlights and all

lights listed above (except

daytime running lights) turn

on.

A

U.S.A.

B

Canada

1

2

3

The side marker, parking,

tail, license plate, instrument

panel lights, and daytime run-

ning lights (P.209) turn on.

3

4

The daytime running

lights turn on. (P.209)

Off

The headlights and all

lights listed above (except

daytime running lights) turn

on.

■AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

■Daytime running light system

●The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the

low beam headlight lights, and illu-

minate dimmer than the low beam

headlight lights.

The headlights, daytime

running lights (P.209) and

all the lights listed above turn

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●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

closed. (The lights turn off immedi-

ately if on the key is

pressed after all the doors are

closed.)

●When only the tail lights are on:

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the engine switch is turned

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s

door is opened.

• The parking brake is released

• The headlight switch is in the

*

To turn the lights on again, turn the

engine switch to ON, or turn the light

switch off once and then back to

(Canada only),

position

,

or

*

: When the surroundings are bright

or

position.

The daytime running lights remain

on after they illuminate, even if the

parking brake is set again.

■Light reminder buzzer

 Vehicles without smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine

switch is turned to ACC or OFF, the

key is removed and the driver’s door

is opened while the lights are turned

on.

●For the U.S.A.: Daytime running

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light

system offers greater durability

and consumes less electricity, so

it can help improve fuel economy.

 Vehicles with smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine

switch is turned to ACC or OFF and

the driver’s door is opened while the

lights are turned on.

■Headlight control sensor (if

equipped)

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, 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 head-

light system to malfunction.

■Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination (if equipped)

When driving during daytime with

the headlight switch turned to

, if

the windshield wipers are used, the

headlights will turn on automatically

after several seconds to help

enhance the visibility of your vehi-

cle.

■Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the

vehicle from discharging, if the

headlights and/or tail lights are on

when the engine switch is turned to

OFF, the battery saving function will

operate and automatically turn off all

the lights after approximately 20

minutes.

■Automatic light off system

●When the headlights are on: The

lights turn off 30 seconds after the

engine switch is turned to ACC or

OFF and a door is opened and

When any of the following are per-

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formed, the battery-saving function beams off.

is canceled once and then reacti-

vated. All the lights will turn off auto-

matically 20 minutes after the

battery-saving function has been

reactivated:

2 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.

●When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●When a door is opened or closed

■If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitiv-

ity) can be changed.

(Customizable features: P.694)

4

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the engine

is not running.

Turning on the high beam

headlights

1 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

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2 Push the lever away from

you with the headlight switch

in the or position.

AHB (Automatic High

Beam)

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will come on when the system is

operating.

The Automatic High Beam

uses an in-vehicle camera

sensor to assess the bright-

ness of streetlights, the

lights of vehicles ahead etc.,

and automatically turns the

high beam on or off as nec-

essary.

WARNING

■Limitations of the Automatic

High Beam

■High beam automatic turning

Do not overly rely on the Auto-

matic High Beam. Always drive

safely, taking care to observe your

surroundings and turning the high

beam on or off manually if neces-

sary.

on or off conditions

●When all of the following condi-

tions are fulfilled, the high beam

will be automatically turned on

(after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approxi-

mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is

dark.

■To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High

Beam system

• There are no vehicles ahead with

headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the

road ahead.

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic

High Beam system

●If any of the following conditions

are fulfilled, the high beam will be

automatically 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.

1 Press the Automatic High

Beam switch.

■Camera sensor detection infor-

mation

●The high beam may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following

situations:

• When oncoming vehicles sud-

denly appear from a curve

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• When the vehicle is cut in front of

by another vehicle

• The windshield is obscured by

fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When vehicles ahead are hidden

from sight due to repeated curves,

road dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from

the faraway lane on a wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no

lights

• The windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• The camera sensor is deformed or

dirty

• When the temperature of the cam-

era sensor is extremely high

• Surrounding brightness levels are

equal to those of headlights, tail

lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of

vehicles ahead are turned off,

dirty, changing color, or not aimed

properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water,

snow, dust, etc. from a preceding

vehicle

• 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 roads,

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly

taking curves or driving on a wind-

ing road

• There is a highly reflective object

ahead of the vehicle, such as a

sign or mirror

• The back of a vehicle ahead is

highly reflective, such as a con-

tainer on a truck

●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 (gradi-

ent, curve, condition of the road

surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and

amount of luggage

4

• The vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed

properly

• The vehicle is listing or titling due

to a flat tire, a trailer being towed,

etc.

●The high beam may be turned on

or off when the driver does not

expect it.

●Bicycles or similar objects may not

be detected.

• 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 distress to other drivers or

pedestrians nearby

●In the situations shown below, the

system may not be able to accu-

rately detect surrounding bright-

ness 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.)

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

■If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■Temporarily lowering sensor

sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be

temporarily lowered.

■ Switching to the high beam

1 Turn the engine switch off while

Press the Automatic High Beam

switch.

the following conditions are met.

●The headlight switch is in

or

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will turn off and the high beam indi-

cator will turn on.

position.

●The headlight switch lever is in

high beam position.

Press the switch to activate the

Automatic High Beam system

again.

●Automatic High Beam switch is

on.

2 Turn the engine switch to ON.

3 Within 60 seconds after step 2,

repeat pulling the headlight

switch lever to the original posi-

tion then pushing it to the high

beam position quickly 10 times,

then leave the lever in high beam

position.

4 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 when the vehicle

is stopped.

Turning the high beam

on/off manually

■ Switching to the low beam

Pull the lever to original position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will turn off.

Push the lever away from you to

activate the Automatic High Beam

system again.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

*

Fog light switch

Windshield wipers and

washer

*

: If equipped

The fog lights offer

Operating the lever can

switch between automatic

operation and manual oper-

ation, or can use the

washer.

improved visibility in diffi-

cult driving conditions,

such as in rain and fog.

Operating procedure

NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

4

Operating the

lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-

lows:

 Intermittent windshield wipers

1

^*1or

^*2Turns the

fog lights off

2

Turns the fog lights on

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

■Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

1

2

^*1or

^*2Off

^*2Intermittent

operation

3

^*1or

^*2Low speed

operation

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4

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

^*1or

^*2High speed

^*2Temporary

 Rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers

operation

5

^*1or

operation

*1

*2

:For the U.S.A.

:For Canada

If equipped, wiper intervals can

be adjusted when intermittent

operation is selected.

1

2

^*1or

^*2Off

Rain-sensing opera-

tion

3

4

5

^*1or

operation

^*1or

operation

^*2Low speed

^*2High speed

^*2Temporary

6 Increases the intermittent

windshield wiper frequency

7 Decreases the intermittent

windshield wiper frequency

^*1or

operation

*1

*2

:For the U.S.A.

:For Canada

When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-

ers will operate automatically when

the sensor detects falling rain. The

system automatically adjusts wiper

timing in accordance with rain vol-

ume and vehicle speed.

8

Washer/wiper dual

operation

The sensor sensitivity can be

adjusted when “AUTO” is

selected.

Pulling the lever operates the wip-

ers and washer.

The wipers will automatically oper-

ate a couple of times after the

washer squirts.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

●If the wiper switch is turned to the

“AUTO” position while the engine

switch is in ON, the wipers will

operate once to show that “AUTO”

mode is activated.

6 Increases the sensitivity

7 Decreases the sensitivity

●If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted

to higher, the wiper may operate

once to indicate the change of

sensitivity.

●If the temperature of the raindrop

sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher,

or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, the auto-

matic operation may not occur. In

this case, operate the wipers in

any mode other than “AUTO”.

4

■If no windshield washer fluid

sprays

8

Washer/wiper dual

operation

Check that the washer nozzles are

not blocked if there is washer fluid in

the windshield washer fluid reser-

voir.

Pulling the lever operates the wip-

ers and washer.

The wipers will automatically oper-

ate a couple of times after the

washer squirts.

WARNING

■Caution regarding the use of

windshield wipers in “AUTO”

mode (vehicles with rain-

■The windshield wipers and

washer can be operated when

sensing windshield wipers)

The engine switch is in ON.

The windshield wipers may oper-

ate unexpectedly if the sensor is

touched or the windshield is sub-

ject to vibration in “AUTO” mode.

Take care that your fingers or any-

thing else does not become

■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●The raindrop sensor judges the

amount of raindrops.

caught in the windshield wipers.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Rear window wiper

and washer

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.

Operating the lever can

switch between automatic

operation and manual oper-

ation, or can use the

washer.

NOTICE

■When the rear window is dry

■When the washer fluid tank is

empty

Do not use the wiper, as it may

damage the rear window.

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may

overheat.

Operating the wiper lever

■When a nozzle becomes

Operating the

operates the rear wiper as fol-

lows:

switch

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.

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the wipers on longer

than necessary when the engine

is off.

1

2

^*1or

^*2Off

^*2Intermittent

operation

3

^*1or

^*2Normal oper-

ation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

*2

:For Canada

■Customization

Setting of the reverse-linked func-

tion can be changed. (Customizable

features: P.695)

NOTICE

■When the washer fluid tank is

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may

overheat.

4

Washer/wiper dual

operation

■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.

Pushing the lever operates the

wiper and washer.

The wiper will automatically operate

a couple of times after the washer

squirts.

4

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the wiper on longer

than necessary when the engine

is off.

■The rear window wiper and

washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not

blocked if there is washer fluid in the

washer fluid reservoir.

■Back door opening linked rear

window wiper stop function

When the rear window wiper is

operating, if the back door is opened

while the vehicle is stopped, opera-

tion of the rear window wiper will be

stopped to prevent anyone near the

vehicle from being sprayed by water

from the wiper. When the back door

is closed, wiper operation will

*

resume.

*

: The setting must be customized at

your Toyota dealer.

■Reverse-linked rear window

wiper function

When the shift lever is shifted to R

when the front wipers are operating,

the rear window wiper will operate

once.

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4-4. Refueling

4-4.Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap

WARNING

■When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions

while refueling the vehicle. Failure

to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Perform the following steps

to open the fuel tank cap:

●After exiting the vehicle and

before opening the fuel door,

touch an unpainted metal sur-

face to discharge any static

electricity. It is important to dis-

charge static electricity before

refueling because sparks result-

ing from static electricity can

cause fuel vapors to ignite while

refueling.

Before refueling the vehi-

cle

 Close all the doors and win-

dows, and turn the engine

switch to OFF.

 Confirm the type of fuel.

●Always hold the grips on the

fuel tank cap and turn it slowly

to remove it.

■Fuel types

P.676

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 of the filler neck and

cause injury.

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded

gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling,

your vehicle has a fuel tank opening

that only accommodates the spe-

cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■If the malfunction indicator

●Do not allow anyone that has

not discharged static electricity

from their body to come close to

an open fuel tank.

lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may

illuminate erroneously if refueling is

performed repeatedly when the fuel

tank is nearly full.

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that

are harmful if inhaled.

●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 igni-

tion hazard.

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4-4. Refueling

2 Turn the fuel tank cap slowly

to open it and put it into the

holder on the fuel filler door.

WARNING

■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

Closing the fuel tank cap

■Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehi-

cle, such as causing the emission

control system to operate abnor-

mally or damaging fuel system

components or the vehicle’s

painted surface.

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.

4

Opening the fuel tank cap

1 Pull up the opener to open

the fuel filler door.

■When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

The fuel tank cap may be unfas-

tened or loose. Turn the engine

switch off, check the cap and tighten

it securely. If the message remains,

wait a few seconds and then turn

the engine switch off once again.

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4-4. Refueling

WARNING

■When replacing the fuel tank

cap

Do not use anything but a genu-

ine Toyota fuel tank cap designed

for your vehicle. Doing so may

cause a fire or other incident

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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4-5.Using the driving support systems

Toyota Safety Sense

2.0

WARNING

■Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 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 condi-

tions.

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

consists of the following

drive assist systems and

contributes to a safe and

comfortable driving experi-

ence:

As there is a limit to the degree of

recognition accuracy and control

performance that this system can

provide, do not overly rely on this

system. The driver is always

responsible for paying attention to

the vehicle’s surroundings and

driving safely.

Driving assist system

■ PCS (Pre-Collision System)

P.229

4

■ LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

P.237

Sensors

■ AHB (Automatic High

Two types of sensors, located

behind the front grille and wind-

shield, detect information neces-

sary to operate the drive assist

systems.

Beam)

P.212

■ RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if

equipped)

P.247

■ Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

P.250

A

Radar sensor

B

Front camera

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●Do not disassemble the radar

WARNING

sensor.

■To avoid malfunction of the

radar sensor

●Do not modify or paint the radar

sensor or radar sensor cover.

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the radar sensor may

not operate properly, possibly

leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●In the following cases, the radar

sensor must be recalibrated.

Contact your Toyota dealer for

details.

• When the radar sensor or front

grille are removed and installed,

or replaced

●Keep the radar sensor and the

radar sensor cover clean at all

times.

• When the front bumper is

replaced

■To avoid malfunction of the

front camera

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the front camera may

not operate properly, possibly

leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

A

Radar sensor

●Keep the windshield clean at all

times.

B

Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or

the front or back of the radar sen-

sor cover is dirty or covered with

water droplets, snow, etc., clean

it.

• If the windshield is dirty or cov-

ered with an oily film, water

droplets, snow, etc., clean the

windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is

applied to the windshield, it will

still be necessary to use the

windshield wipers to remove

water droplets, etc. from the

area of the windshield in front of

the front camera.

Clean the radar sensor and radar

sensor cover with a soft cloth to

avoid damaging them.

●Do not attach accessories,

stickers (including transparent

stickers) or other items to the

radar sensor, radar sensor

cover or surrounding area.

• If the inner side of the wind-

shield where the front camera is

installed is dirty, contact your

Toyota dealer.

●Do not subject the radar sensor

or its surrounding area to a

strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille,

or front bumper has been sub-

jected to a strong impact, have

the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

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●Do not allow liquids to contact

the front camera.

WARNING

●Do not attach objects, such as

stickers, transparent stickers,

etc., to the outer side of the

windshield in front of the front

camera (shaded area in the

illustration).

●Do not allow bright lights to

shine into the front camera.

●Do not dirty or damage the front

camera.

When cleaning the inside of the

windshield, do not allow glass

cleaner to contact the lens of

the front camera. Also, do not

touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged,

contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not subject the front camera

to a strong impact.

A

From the top of the windshield

●Do not change the installation

position or direction of the front

camera or remove it.

to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm)

below the bottom of the front

camera

4

●Do not disassemble the front

camera.

B

Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)

●Do not modify any components

of the vehicle around the front

camera (inside rear view mirror,

etc.) or ceiling.

(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm]

to the right and left from the

center of the front camera)

●Do not attach any accessories

to the hood, front grille or front

bumper that may obstruct the

front camera. Contact your Toy-

ota dealer for details.

●If the part of the windshield in

front of the front camera is

fogged up or covered with con-

densation, or ice, use the wind-

shield defogger to remove the

fog, condensation, or ice.

(P.511, 517)

●If a surfboard or other long

object is to be mounted on the

roof, make sure that it will not

obstruct the front camera.

●If water droplets cannot be

properly removed from the area

of the windshield in front of the

front camera by the windshield

wipers, replace the wiper insert

or wiper blade.

●Do not modify the headlights or

other lights.

●Do not attach window tint to the

windshield.

●Replace the windshield if it is

damaged or cracked.

After replacing the windshield,

the front camera must be recali-

brated. Contact your Toyota

dealer for details.

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■Certification

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan

and Puerto Rico

 For vehicles sold in Canada

227

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■If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in

the system.

4

●In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When

the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear

and the system will become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

Situation

Actions

To clean the part of the windshield in

front of the front camera, use the

windshield wipers or the windshield

defogger of the air conditioning sys-

tem (P.511, 517).

When the area around a sensor is

covered with dirt, moisture (fogged

up, covered with condensation, ice,

etc.), or other foreign matter

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Situation

Actions

If the front camera is hot, such as

after the vehicle had been parked in

the sun, use the air conditioning sys-

tem to decrease the temperature

around the front camera.

If a sunshade was used when the

vehicle was parked, depending on its

type, the sunlight reflected from the

surface of the sunshade may cause

the temperature of the front camera

to become excessively high.

When the temperature around the

front camera is outside of the opera-

tional range, such as when the vehi-

cle is in the sun or in an extremely

cold environment

If the front camera is cold, such as

after the vehicle is parked in an

extremely cold environment, use the

air conditioning system to increase

the temperature around the front

camera.

The area in front of the front camera

is obstructed, such as when the

hood is open or a sticker is attached

to the part of the windshield in front

of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker,

etc. to clear the obstruction.

●In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has

been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are

detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-

tional.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera-

tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold

environment

• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such

as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining

into the front camera

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem)

System functions

■ Pre-collision warning

When the system determines

that the possibility of a frontal

collision is high, a buzzer will

The pre-collision system

uses a radar sensor and

front camera to detect

sound and a warning message

will be displayed on the multi-

information display to urge the

driver to take evasive action.

objects (P.229) in front of

the vehicle. When the sys-

tem determines that the

possibility of a frontal colli-

sion with an object 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 possi-

bility of a frontal collision

with an object is extremely

high, the brakes are auto-

matically applied to help

avoid the collision or help

reduce the impact of the

collision.

4

■ Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines

that the possibility of a frontal

collision is high, the system

applies greater braking force in

relation to how strongly the

brake pedal is depressed.

The pre-collision system can

be disabled/enabled and the

warning timing can be

■ Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that

the possibility of a frontal colli-

sion is extremely high, the

brakes are automatically applied

to help avoid the collision or

reduce the impact of the colli-

sion.

changed. (P.231)

Detectable objects

The system can detect the fol-

lowing:

 Vehicles

 Bicyclists

 Pedestrians

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■Pre-collision braking

WARNING

●When the pre-collision braking

function is operating, a large

amount of braking force will be

applied.

■Limitations of the pre-colli-

sion system

●The driver is solely responsible

for safe driving. Always drive

safely, taking care to observe

your surroundings.

Do not use the pre-collision sys-

tem instead of normal braking

operations under any circum-

stances. This system will not

prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every

situation. Do not overly rely on

this system. Failure to do so

may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

●If the vehicle is stopped by the

operation of the pre-collision

braking function, the pre-colli-

sion braking function operation

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. Depress the

brake pedal as necessary.

●The pre-collision braking func-

tion 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-collision braking function

from operating.

●Although this system is

designed to help avoid a colli-

sion 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.

●In some situations, while the

pre-collision braking function is

operating, operation of the func-

tion 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.

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may operate even if there is

no possibility of a collision:

P.233

●If the brake pedal is being

depressed, the system may

determine that the driver is tak-

ing evasive action and possibly

delay the operation timing of the

pre-collision braking function.

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly:

P.234

●Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the pre-collision system

yourself.

Depending on the objects used

for testing (dummies, card-

board objects imitating detect-

able objects, etc.), the system

may not operate properly, possi-

bly leading to an accident.

■When to disable the pre-colli-

sion system

In the following situations, disable

the system, as it may not operate

properly, possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●When the vehicle is being towed

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Changing settings of the

pre-collision system

WARNING

●When your vehicle is towing

another vehicle

■ Enabling/disabling the pre-

●When transporting the vehicle

via truck, boat, train or similar

means of transportation

collision system

The pre-collision system can be

●When the vehicle is raised on a

lift with the engine running and

the tires are allowed to rotate

freely

enabled/disabled on the

screen (P.94) of the multi-

information display.

The system is automatically

enabled each time the engine

switch is turned to ON.

●When inspecting the vehicle

using a drum tester such as a

chassis dynamometer or speed-

ometer tester, or when using an

on vehicle wheel balancer

If the system is disabled, the

PCS warning light will turn on

and a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

●When a strong impact is applied

to the front bumper or front

grille, due to an accident or

other reasons

4

●If the vehicle cannot be driven in

a stable manner, such as when

the vehicle has been in an acci-

dent 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

■ Changing the pre-collision

warning timing

●When tires of a size other than

specified are installed

The pre-collision warning timing

●When tire chains are installed

can be changed on the

screen (P.94) of the multi-

information display.

●When a compact spare tire or

an emergency tire puncture

repair kit is used

The warning timing setting is

retained when the engine switch is

turned to OFF. However, if the pre-

collision system is disabled and re-

enabled, the operation timing will

return to the default setting (mid-

dle).

●If equipment (snow plow, etc.)

that may obstruct the radar sen-

sor or front camera is temporar-

ily installed to the vehicle

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2 Middle

This is the default setting.

3 Late

1 Early

■Operational conditions

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

sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.

Each function is operational at the following speed

●Pre-collision warning

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Detectable objects

Vehicles

Vehicle speed

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri- Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

ans

to 80 km/h)

●Pre-collision brake assist

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Detectable objects

Vehicles

Vehicle speed

Approx. 20 to 110 mph Approx. 20 to 110 mph

(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri- Approx. 20 to 50 mph

ans (30 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph

(30 to 80 km/h)

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●Pre-collision braking

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Vehicles

Bicyclists and pedestri- Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

ans to 80 km/h) to 80 km/h)

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

●When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning

function will be operational)

■Object detection function

■Conditions under which the

system may operate even if

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

The system detects objects based

on their size, profile, motion, etc.

However, an object may not be

detected depending on the sur-

rounding brightness and the motion,

posture, and angle of the detected

object, preventing the system from

operating properly. (P.234)

The illustration shows an image of

detectable objects.

4

●In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the system may determine

that there is a possibility of a fron-

tal collision and operate.

• When passing a detectable object,

etc.

• When changing lanes while over-

taking a detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable

object in an adjacent lane or on

the roadside, such as when

changing the course of travel or

driving on a winding road

■Cancelation of the pre-collision

braking

If either of the following occur while

the pre-collision braking function is

operating, it will be canceled:

●The accelerator pedal is

depressed strongly.

• When rapidly closing on a detect-

able object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the

roadside, such as detectable

objects, guardrails, utility poles,

trees, or walls

• When there is a detectable object

or other object by the roadside at

●The steering wheel is turned

sharply or abruptly.

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the entrance of a curve

your vehicle

• When passing under an object

(road sign, billboard, etc.)

• When there are patterns or paint

in front of your vehicle that may be

mistaken for a detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable

object that is changing lanes or

making a right/left turn

• When approaching an electric toll

gate barrier, parking area barrier,

or other barrier that opens and

closes

• When using an automatic car

wash

• When driving through or under

objects that may contact your

vehicle, such as thick grass, tree

branches, or a banner

• When passing a detectable object

in an oncoming lane that is

stopped to make a right/left turn

• When driving through steam or

smoke

• 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 elec-

trical noise may be present

• When a detectable object

approaches very close and then

stops before entering the path of

your vehicle

■Situations in which the system

may not operate properly

• If the front of your vehicle is raised

or lowered, such as when on an

uneven or undulating road surface

• When driving on a road sur-

rounded 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 in front of

●In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, an object may not be

detected by the radar sensor and

front camera, preventing the sys-

tem from operating properly:

• When a detectable object is

approaching your vehicle

• When your vehicle or a detectable

object is wobbling

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• If a detectable object makes an truck

abrupt maneuver (such as sudden

swerving, acceleration or deceler-

ation)

• When your vehicle approaches a

detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is not

directly in front of your vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a low

rear end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely

high ground clearance

• When a detectable object is near

a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole

cover, vehicle, steel plate on the

road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under

a structure

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• When part of a detectable object

is hidden by an object, such as

large baggage, an umbrella, or

guardrail

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a

load which protrudes past its rear

bumper

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly

shaped, such as a tractor or side

car

• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized

bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a

large load, a bicycle ridden by

more than one person, or a

uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle

with a child seat, tandem bicycle,

etc.)

• If a pedestrian/or the riding height

of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than

approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller

than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing

oversized clothing (a rain coat,

long skirt, etc.), making their sil-

houette obscure

• When multiple detectable objects

are close together

• If the sun or other light is shining

directly on a detectable object

• When a detectable object is a

shade of white and looks

extremely bright

• When a detectable object appears

to be nearly the same color or

brightness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or sud-

denly emerges in front of your

vehicle

• When the front of your vehicle is

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a very bright light ahead,

such as the sun or the headlights

of oncoming traffic, shines directly

into the front camera

• When approaching the side or

front of a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle

• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such

as a personal mobility vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small

rear end, such as an unloaded

• If a pedestrian is bending forward

or squatting or bicyclist is bending

forward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving

fast

• If a pedestrian is pushing a

stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or

other vehicle

• When driving in inclement weather

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such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a

sandstorm

• When driving through steam or

smoke

• If the vehicle is not properly main-

tained (brakes or tires are exces-

sively worn, improper tire inflation

pressure, etc.)

• When the surrounding area is dim,

such as at dawn or dusk, or while

at night or in a tunnel, making a

detectable object appear to be

nearly the same color as its sur-

roundings

• When driving in a place where the

surrounding brightness changes

suddenly, such as at the entrance

or exit of 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

• When the vehicle is being driven

on a gravel road or other slippery

surface

■If VSC is disabled

●If VSC is disabled (P.362), 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.

• 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

• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the

front camera

• The vehicle is being driven at

extremely high speeds

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or front camera

is misaligned

●In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, sufficient braking force

may not be obtained, preventing

the system from performing prop-

erly:

• If the braking functions cannot

operate to their full extent, such as

when the brake parts are

extremely cold, extremely hot, or

wet

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LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist)

WARNING

■Before using LTA system

●Do not rely solely upon the LTA

system. The LTA system does

not automatically drive the vehi-

cle 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 atten-

tion to the surrounding condi-

tions 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.

When driving on highways

and freeways with white

(yellow) lane lines, this

function alerts the driver

when the vehicle might

depart from its lane or

course^*and provides assis-

tance by operating the

steering wheel to keep the

vehicle in its lane or

course^*. Furthermore, the

system provides steering

assistance when dynamic

radar cruise control with

full-speed range is operat-

ing to keep the vehicle in its

lane.

4

●Failure to perform appropriate

driving operations and pay care-

ful attention may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●When not using the LTA system,

use the LTA switch to turn the

system off.

The LTA system recognizes

white (yellow) lane lines or a

course^*using the front cam-

era. Additionally, it detects

preceding vehicles using

the front camera and radar.

■Situations unsuitable for LTA

system

In the following situations, use the

LTA switch to turn the system off.

Failure to do so may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

●Vehicle is driven on a road sur-

face which is slippery due to

rainy weather, fallen snow,

freezing, etc.

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

●Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-

ered road.

●White (yellow) lines are difficult

to see due to rain, snow, fog,

dust, etc.

●Vehicle is driven in a temporary

lane or restricted lane due to

construction work.

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●When the follow-up cruising dis-

WARNING

play is displayed (P.242) and

the preceding vehicle changes

lanes. (Your vehicle may follow

the preceding vehicle and also

change lanes.)

●Vehicle is driven in a construc-

tion zone.

●A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are

equipped.

●When the tires have been

excessively worn, or when the

tire inflation pressure is low.

●When tires of a size other than

specified are installed.

●Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes

other than that highways and

freeways.

●When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (P.242) and

the preceding vehicle is sway-

ing. (Your vehicle may sway

accordingly and depart from the

lane.)

●When your vehicle is towing a

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing

■Preventing LTA system mal-

functions and operations per-

formed by mistake

●When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (P.242) and

the preceding vehicle departs

from its lane. (Your vehicle may

follow the preceding vehicle and

depart from the lane.)

●Do not modify the headlights or

place stickers, etc. on the sur-

face of the lights.

●Do not modify the suspension

etc. If the suspension etc. needs

to be replaced, contact your

Toyota dealer.

●When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (P.242) and

the preceding vehicle is being

driven extremely close to the

left/right lane line. (Your vehicle

may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

●Do not install or place anything

on the hood or grille. Also, do

not install a grille guard (bull

bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●Vehicle is being driven around a

sharp curve.

●If your windshield needs

repairs, contact your Toyota

dealer.

■Conditions in which functions

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the

functions may not operate prop-

erly and the vehicle may depart

from its lane. Drive safely by

always paying careful attention to

your surroundings and operate

the steering wheel to correct the

path of the vehicle without relying

solely on the functions.

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●The vehicle is driven in an area

without white (yellow) lines,

such as in front of a tollgate or

checkpoint, or at an intersec-

tion, etc.

WARNING

●Objects or patterns that could

be mistaken for white (yellow)

lines are present on the side of

the road (guardrails, reflective

poles, 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.

●Vehicle is driven where the road

diverges, merges, etc.

●The traffic lines are yellow

(which may be more difficult to

recognize than lines that are

white).

4

●The white (yellow) lines cross

over a curb, etc.

●The vehicle is driven on a bright

surface, such as concrete.

●If the edge of the road is not

clear or straight.

●The vehicle is driven on a sur-

face that is bright due to

reflected light, etc.

●The vehicle is driven in an area

where the brightness changes

suddenly, such as at the

entrances and exits of tunnels,

etc.

●Repair marks of asphalt, white

(yellow) lines, etc. are present

due to road repair.

●Light from the headlights of an

oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc.

enters the camera.

●The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●The vehicle is driven on a road

which tilts left or right, or a wind-

ing road.

●There are shadows on the road

that run parallel with, or cover,

the white (yellow) lines.

●The vehicle is driven on an

unpaved or rough road.

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ing is displayed on the multi-

WARNING

information display, and a warn-

ing buzzer will sound to alert the

driver.

●The traffic lane is excessively

narrow or wide.

●The vehicle is extremely tilted

due to carrying heavy luggage

or having improper tire pres-

sure.

When the warning buzzer sounds,

check the area around your vehicle

and carefully operate the steering

wheel to move the vehicle back to

the center of the lane.

●The distance to the preceding

vehicle is extremely short.

Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitor:

When the system determines that

the vehicle might depart from its

lane and that the possibility of a col-

lision with an overtaking vehicle in

the adjacent lane is high, the lane

departure alert will operate even if

the turn signals are operating.

●The vehicle is moving up and

down a large amount due to

road conditions during driving

(poor roads or road seams).

●When driving in a tunnel or at

night with the headlights off or

when a headlight is dim due to

its lens being dirty or it being

misaligned.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

●The vehicle is struck by a cross-

wind.

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

●The vehicle is affected by wind

from a vehicle driven in a

nearby lane.

●The vehicle has just changed

lanes or crossed an intersec-

tion.

●Tires which differ by structure,

manufacturer, brand or tread

pattern are used.

●Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

●The vehicle is being driven at

extremely high speeds.

Functions included in LTA

system

■ Lane departure alert func-

tion

■ Steering assist function

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart

from its lane or course^*, a warn-

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart

from its lane or course^*, the sys-

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

tem provides assistance as nec-

essary by operating the steering

wheel in small amounts for a

short period of time to keep the

vehicle in its lane.

■ Vehicle sway warning func-

tion

When the vehicle is swaying

within a lane, the warning

buzzer will sound and a mes-

sage will be displayed on the

multi-information display to alert

the driver.

If the system detects that the steer-

ing 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-information display and

the function is temporarily can-

celed.

Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitor:

When the system determines that

the vehicle might depart from its

lane and that the possibility of a col-

lision with an overtaking vehicle in

the adjacent lane is high, the steer-

ing assist function will operate even

if the turn signals are operating.

4

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

■ Lane centering function

This function is linked with

dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range and pro-

vides the required assistance by

operating the steering wheel to

keep the vehicle in its current

lane.

When dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range is not operat-

ing, the lane centering function

does not operate.

In situations where the white (yel-

low) lane lines are difficult to see or

are not visible, such as when in a

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traffic jam, this function will operate

to help follow a preceding vehicle

by monitoring the position of the

preceding vehicle.

next time the engine is started.

If the system detects that the steer-

ing 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-information display and

the function is temporarily can-

celed.

Indications on multi-infor-

mation display

A

LTA indicator

The illumination condition of the

indicator informs the driver of the

system operation status.

Illuminated in white: LTA system is

operating.

Illuminated in green: Steering wheel

assistance of the steering assist

function or lane centering function

is operating.

Turning LTA system on

Press the LTA switch to turn the

LTA system on.

Flashing in orange: Lane departure

alert function is operating.

The LTA indicator illuminates and a

message is displayed on the multi-

information display.

B

Operation display of steering

wheel operation support

Press the LTA switch again to

turn the LTA system off.

Displayed when the multi-informa-

tion display is switched to the driv-

ing support system information

display.

When the LTA system is turned on

or off, operation of the LTA system

continues in the same condition the

Indicates that steering wheel assis-

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tance of the steering assist function

 Inside of displayed lines is

or lane centering function is operat-

ing.

white

Both outer sides of the lane are dis-

played: Indicates that steering

wheel assist of the lane centering

function is operating.

One outer side of the lane is dis-

played: Indicates that steering

wheel assist of the steering assist

function is operating.

Both outer sides of the lane are

flashing: Alerts the driver that their

input is necessary to stay in the

center of the lane (lane centering

function).

Indicates that the system is recog-

nizing white (yellow) lines or a

*

course . When the vehicle departs

from its lane, the white line dis-

played on the side the vehicle

departs from flashes orange.

C

4

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-informa-

tion display is switched to the driv-

ing support system information

display.

 Inside of displayed lines is

black

Indicates that steering assist of the

lane centering function is operating

by monitoring the position of a pre-

ceding vehicle.

When the follow-up cruising display

is displayed, if the preceding vehi-

cle moves, your vehicle may move

in the same way. Always pay care-

ful attention to your surroundings

and operate the steering wheel as

necessary to correct the path of the

vehicle and ensure safety.

Indicates that the system is not able

to recognize white (yellow) lines or

*

a course or is temporarily can-

celed.

D

Lane departure alert function

display

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

Displayed when the multi-informa-

tion display is switched to the driv-

ing support system information

display.

■Operation conditions of each

function

●Lane departure alert function

This function operates when all of

the following conditions are met.

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• LTA is turned on.

This function operates when all of

the following conditions are met.

• Setting for “Sway Warning” in the

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32

*1

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• System recognizes white (yellow)

lane lines or a course . (When a

white [yellow] line or course is

recognized on only one side, the

system will operate only for the

recognized side.)

screen of the multi-information

display is set to “ON”. (P.89)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (P.246)

*2

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

(Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitor:

Except when another vehicle is in

the lane on the side where the

turn signal was operated)

●Lane centering function

This function operates when all of

the following conditions are met.

• LTA is turned on.

• Setting for “Steering Assist” and

• Vehicle is not being driven around

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (P.246)

“Lane Center” in the

screen of

the multi-information display are

set to “ON”. (P.89)

*1

:The function operates even if the

• This function recognizes white

(yellow) lane lines or the position

of a preceding vehicle (except

when the preceding vehicle is

small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range is operating

in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode.

vehicle speed is less than

approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)

when the lane centering function

is operating.

*2

:Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is not being driven around

a sharp curve.

●Steering assist function

This function operates when all of

the following conditions are met in

addition to the operation conditions

for the lane departure alert function.

• Setting for “Steering Assist” in the

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (P.246)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or

decelerate by a fixed 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.

• Hands off steering wheel warning

is not displayed. (P.245)

• The vehicle is being driven in the

center of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not

operating.

screen of the multi-information

display is set to “ON”. (P.89)

• Vehicle is not accelerated or

decelerated by a fixed 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.

• Hands off steering wheel warning

is not displayed. (P.245)

●Vehicle sway warning function

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■Temporary cancelation of func-

tions

■Hands off steering wheel warn-

ing

●When operation conditions are no

longer met, a function may be

temporarily canceled. However,

when the operation conditions are

met again, operation of the func-

tion is automatically restored.

(P.243)

In the following situations, a warning

message urging the driver to hold

the steering wheel and the symbol

shown in the illustration are dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play to warn the driver. The warning

stops when the system determines

that the driver holds the steering

wheel. Always keep your hands on

the steering wheel when using this

system, regardless of warnings.

●If the operation conditions

(P.243) are no longer met while

the lane centering function is

operating, the buzzer may sound

to indicate that the function has

been temporarily canceled.

■Steering assist function/lane

centering function

●Depending on the vehicle speed,

lane departure situation, road con-

ditions, etc., the driver may not

feel the function is operating or

the function may not operate at

all.

4

●When the system determines that

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the

system is operating

●The steering control of the func-

tion is overridden by the driver’s

steering wheel operation.

If the driver continues to keep their

hands off of the steering wheel, the

buzzer sounds, the driver is warned

and the function is temporarily can-

celed. This warning also operates in

the same way when the driver con-

tinuously operates the steering

wheel only a small amount.

●Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the steering assist function.

■Lane departure alert function

●The warning buzzer may be diffi-

cult to hear due to external noise,

audio playback, etc.

*

●If the edge of the course is not

clear or straight, the lane depar-

ture alert function may not oper-

ate.

●When the system determines that

the vehicle may not turn and

instead depart from its lane while

driving around a curve

●Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitor: It

may not be possible for the sys-

tem to determine if there is a dan-

ger of a collision with a vehicle in

an adjacent lane.

Depending on the vehicle condition

and road conditions, the warning

may not operate. Also, if the system

determines that the vehicle is driv-

ing around a curve, warnings will

occur earlier than during straight-

lane driving.

●Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the lane departure alert

function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

●When the system determines that

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the

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steering wheel assist of the steer-

ing assist function is operating.

due to a malfunction in a sensor

other than the front camera. Turn

the LTA system off, wait for a little

while, and then turn the LTA system

back on.

If the driver continues to keep their

hands off of the steering wheel and

the steering wheel assist is operat-

ing, the buzzer sounds and the

driver is warned. Each time the

buzzer sounds, the continuing time

of the buzzer becomes longer.

●“LTA Unavailable at Current

Speed”

The function cannot be used as the

vehicle speed exceeds the LTA

operation range. Drive slower.

■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 dis-

play.

■Customization

Function settings can be changed.

(P.94)

Depending on the vehicle and road

conditions, the warning may not

operate.

■Warning message

If the following warning message is

displayed on the multi-information

display and the LTA indicator illumi-

nates in orange, follow the appropri-

ate troubleshooting procedure. Also,

if a different warning message is

displayed, follow the instructions

displayed on the screen.

●“LTA Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer”

The system may not be operating

properly. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

●“LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled

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RSA (Road Sign

*

Indication on the multi-

information display

Assist)

*

When the front camera recog-

nizes a sign and/or information

of a sign is available from the

navigation system, the sign will

be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

: If equipped

The RSA system recognizes

specific road signs using

the front camera and/or nav-

igation system (when speed

limit information is avail-

able) to provide information

to the driver via the display.

 When the driving support sys-

tem information display is

selected, a maximum of 3

signs can be displayed.

(P.89)

4

If the system judges that the

vehicle is being driven over

the speed limit, performing

prohibited actions, etc. in

relation to the recognized

road signs, it notifies the

driver using a notification

display and notification

buzzer.

 When a tab other than the

driving support system infor-

mation display is selected, the

following types of road signs

will be displayed. (P.89)

• Speed limit sign

• Do Not Enter sign (when notifica-

tion is necessary)

WARNING

■Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA

system. RSA is a system which

supports the driver by providing

information, but it is not a replace-

ment for a driver’s own vision and

awareness. Drive safely by

always paying careful attention to

the traffic rules.

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If signs other than speed limit

signs are recognized, they will

be displayed in an overlapping

stack under the current speed

limit sign.

and a buzzer will sound.

 When the RSA system recog-

nizes a do not enter sign and

determines that your vehicle

has entered a no-entry area,

the displayed sign will flash

and a buzzer will sound.

Supported types of road

signs

Depending on the situation, a

notification function may not

operate properly.

The following types of road

signs, including electronic signs

and blinking signs, are recog-

nized.

■Setting procedure

P.94

A non-official or a recently intro-

duced traffic sign may not be recog-

nized.

■Automatic turn-off of RSA sign

display

In the following situations, displayed

speed limit and do not enter signs

will stop being displayed automati-

cally:

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

●A new sign is not recognized for a

certain distance.

●The road changes due to a left or

right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and

yield signs will stop being displayed

automatically:

●The system determines that your

vehicle has passed the sign.

Yield

●The road changes due to a left or

right turn, etc.

■Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate or detect

correctly

Notification function

In the following situations, RSA

does not operate normally and may

not recognize signs, display the

incorrect sign, etc. However, this

does not indicate a malfunction.

In the following situations, the

RSA system will notify the

driver.

 When the vehicle speed

exceeds the speed notifica-

tion threshold of the speed

limit sign displayed, the sign

display will be emphasized

●The front camera is misaligned

due to a strong impact being

applied to the sensor, etc.

●Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the

windshield near the front camera.

●In inclement weather such as

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heavy rain, fog, snow or sand

storms

played on the multi-information dis-

play, the same sign displays again

when the engine switch is turned to

ON.

●Light from an oncoming vehicle,

the sun, etc. enters the front cam-

era.

■If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is shown

●The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or

bent, and if an electronic sign, the

contrast is poor.

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

●All or part of the sign is hidden by

the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

■Customization

●The sign is only visible to the front

camera for a short amount of time.

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features: P.94)

●The driving scene (turning, lane

change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.

●Even if it is a sign not appropriate

for the currently traveled lane,

such a sign exists directly after a

freeway branches, or in an adja-

cent lane just before merging.

4

●Stickers are attached to the rear of

the preceding vehicle.

●A sign resembling a system com-

patible sign is recognized.

●Side road speed signs may be

detected and displayed (if posi-

tioned in sight of the front camera)

while the vehicle is traveling on

the main road.

●Roundabout exit road speed signs

may be detected and displayed (if

positioned in sight of the front

camera) while traveling on a

roundabout.

●The front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered due to the carried load.

●The surrounding brightness is not

sufficient or changes suddenly.

●When a sign intended for trucks,

etc. is recognized.

●The speed information displayed

on the meter and that displayed

on the navigation system may be

different due to the navigation sys-

tem using map data.

■Speed limit sign display

If the engine switch was last turned

off while a speed limit sign was dis-

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C

Indicators

Dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed

range

■ Operation switches

In vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode, the

vehicle automatically accel-

erates, decelerates and

stops to match the speed

changes of the preceding

vehicle even if the accelera-

tor pedal is not depressed.

In constant speed control

mode, the vehicle runs at a

fixed speed.

A

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

switch

B

“+RES” switch

C

Cruise control main switch

Use the dynamic radar

cruise control with full-

speed range on freeways

and highways.

D

Cancel switch

E

“-SET” switch

WARNING

 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode (P.253)

■Before using dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed

range

 Constant speed control

mode (P.257)

●Driving safely is the sole

responsibility of the driver. Do

not rely solely on the system,

and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

System Components

■ Meter display

A

Multi-information display

B

Set speed

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■Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

WARNING

●The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range pro-

vides driving assistance to

reduce the driver’s burden.

However, there are limitations to

the assistance provided.

Observe the following precau-

tions, 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.

Read the following conditions

carefully. Do not overly rely on this

system and always drive carefully.

●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 mechanism that

allows careless or inattentive driv-

ing, and it is not a system that can

assist the driver in low-visibility

conditions.

• When the sensor may not be

correctly detecting the vehicle

ahead: P.259

• Conditions under which the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly: P.259

4

●Set the speed appropriately

depending on the speed limit,

traffic flow, road conditions,

weather conditions, etc. The

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

It is still necessary for driver to

pay close attention to the vehi-

cle’s surroundings.

●Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of

the preceding vehicle as

●Assisting the driver to judge

proper following distance

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed

by the driver. Therefore, the

driver must always remain alert,

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying

solely on this system or assum-

ing the system ensures safety

while driving can lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

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 necessary for the

driver to remain vigilant and to

determine whether or not there is

a possibility of danger in any

given situation.

●Switch the dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range

setting to off, using the cruise

control main switch when not in

use.

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●When weather conditions are

WARNING

bad enough that they may pre-

vent the sensors from detecting

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, heavy rain, etc.)

●Assisting the driver to operate

the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range does not

include functions which will pre-

vent or avoid collisions with vehi-

cles ahead of your vehicle.

Therefore, if there is ever any

possibility of danger, the driver

must take immediate and direct

control of the vehicle and act

appropriately in order to ensure

the safety of all involved.

●When there is rain, snow, etc.

on the front surface of the radar

or front camera

●In traffic conditions that require

frequent repeated acceleration

and deceleration

●When your vehicle is towing a

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing

●When an approach warning

buzzer is heard often

■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 inappropri-

ate speed control and could

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●Roads where there are pedes-

trians, 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

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Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

This mode employs a radar 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 suitable fol-

lowing distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehi-

cle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle

distance switch.

When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may

become shorter.

4

A

Example of constant speed cruising

When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

B

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 nec-

essary, 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, pressing the

“+RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will

resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off operation is not performed, system

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control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.

When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to a left lane

while driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will quickly acceler-

ate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.

C

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.

and press the “-SET” switch

to set the speed.

Setting the vehicle speed

(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode)

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the switch is released becomes the

set speed.

1 Press the cruise control main

switch to activate the cruise

control.

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-

cator will come on and a message

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Press the switch

again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.

If the cruise control main switch is

pressed and held for 1.5 seconds

or more, the system turns on in

constant speed control mode.

(P.257)

Adjusting the set speed

To change the set speed, press

the “+RES” or “-SET” switch

until the desired set speed is

displayed.

2 Accelerate or decelerate,

with accelerator pedal opera-

tion, to the desired vehicle

speed (at or above approxi-

mately 20 mph [30 km/h])

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*1

*2

1 Increases the speed (Except

km/h) or 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each

time the switch is pressed

when the vehicle has been

stopped by system control in

vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode)

Large adjustment: The speed will

continue to change while the switch

is held.

*1

2 Decreases the speed

:When the set speed is shown in

“MPH”

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.

*2

:When the set speed is shown in

“km/h”

Large adjustment: Press and hold

the switch to change the speed,

and release when the desired

speed is reached.

Changing the vehicle-to-

vehicle distance (vehicle-

to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode)

In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode, the set

speed will be increased or

decreased as follows:

4

Pressing the switch changes the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance as

follows:

 For the U.S. mainland and

Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6

*1

*2

km/h) or 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each

time the switch is pressed

Large adjustment: Increases or

*1

decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) or

*2

1 km/h (0.6 mph) increments for

as long as the switch is held

 Except for the U.S. mainland

and Hawaii

1 Long

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6

2 Medium

3 Short

*1

*2

km/h) or 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each

time the switch is pressed

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is

set automatically to long mode

when the engine switch is turned to

ON.

Large adjustment: Increases or

*1

decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h) or 5

*2

km/h (3.1 mph) increments for as

long as the switch is held

If a vehicle is running ahead of you,

In the constant speed control

mode (P.257), the set speed

will be increased or decreased

as follows:

A

the preceding vehicle mark

also be displayed.

will

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6

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Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

4-5. Using the driving support systems

ator pedal is depressed after the

vehicle ahead of you starts off.

tance 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 accor-

dance with vehicle speed. When

the vehicle is stopped by system

control, the vehicle stops at a

certain vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance depending on the situa-

tion.

Canceling and resuming

the speed control

Vehicle-to-vehi-

Distance options

cle distance

Approximately

Long

160 ft. (50 m)

Approximately

Medium

1 Pressing the cancel switch

130 ft. (40 m)

cancels the speed control.

Approximately

Short

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.)

100 ft. (30 m)

Resuming follow-up

cruising when the vehicle

has been stopped by sys-

tem control (vehicle-to-

vehicle distance control

mode)

2 Pressing the “+RES” switch

resumes the cruise control

and returns vehicle speed to

the set speed.

After the vehicle ahead of you

starts off, press the “+RES”

switch.

Approach warning (vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance

control mode)

Your vehicle will also resume

follow-up cruising if the acceler-

When your vehicle is too close

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-

Selecting constant speed

control mode

cient automatic deceleration via

the cruise control is not possi-

ble, 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

When constant speed control

mode is selected, your vehicle

will maintain a set speed without

controlling the vehicle-to-vehi-

cle distance. Select this mode

only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode does not

function correctly due to a dirty

radar, etc.

pedal to ensure an appropriate

vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

1 With the cruise control off,

press and hold the cruise

control main switch for 1.5

seconds or more.

4

Immediately after the switch is

pressed, the dynamic radar cruise

control indicator will come on. After-

wards, it switches to the cruise con-

trol indicator.

■ Warnings may not occur

Switching to constant speed control

mode is only possible when operat-

ing the switch with the cruise con-

trol off.

when

In the following instances, warn-

ings may not occur even when

the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is

small.

 When the speed of the pre-

ceding vehicle matches or

exceeds your vehicle speed

 When the preceding vehicle is

traveling at an extremely slow

speed

2 Accelerate or decelerate,

with accelerator pedal opera-

tion, to the desired vehicle

speed (at or above approxi-

mately 20 mph [30 km/h])

and press the “-SET” switch

to set the speed.

 Immediately after the cruise

control speed was set

 When depressing the acceler-

ator pedal

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

come on.

approximately 3 seconds after the

switch is pressed.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the switch is released becomes the

set speed.

●If the vehicle ahead starts off

within 3 seconds after your vehicle

stops, follow-up cruising will be

resumed.

Adjusting the speed setting:

P.254

■Automatic cancelation of vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control

mode

Canceling and resuming the speed

setting: P.256

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

mode is automatically canceled in

the following situations.

●VSC is activated.

●TRAC is activated for a period of

time.

●When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

●The sensor cannot detect cor-

rectly because it is covered in

some way.

■Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range can be set

when

●Pre-collision braking is activated.

●The parking brake is operated.

●The shift lever is in D.

●The vehicle is stopped by system

control on a steep incline.

●The desired set speed can be set

when the vehicle speed is approx-

imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.

(However, when the vehicle speed

is set while driving at below

approximately 20 mph [30 km/h],

the set speed will be set to

approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)

●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

■Accelerating after setting the

vehicle speed

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

mode is automatically canceled for

any reasons other than the above,

there may be a malfunction in the

system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

The vehicle can accelerate by oper-

ating the accelerator pedal. After

accelerating, 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 preced-

ing vehicle.

■Automatic cancelation of con-

stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is

automatically canceled in the follow-

ing situations:

■When the vehicle stops while

follow-up cruising

●Actual vehicle speed is more than

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)

below the set vehicle speed.

●Pressing the “+RES” switch while

the vehicle ahead stops will

resume follow-up cruising if the

vehicle ahead starts off within

●Actual vehicle speed falls below

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

(trailers with no load on board,

etc.)

●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 rea-

sons other than the above, there

may be a malfunction in the system.

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●Motorcycles traveling in the same

lane

●When water or snow thrown up by

the surrounding vehicles hinders

the detecting of the sensor

■Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be

heard and the brake pedal response

may change, but these are not mal-

functions.

●When your vehicle is pointing

upwards (caused by a heavy load

in the luggage compartment, etc.)

4

■Warning messages and buzzers

for dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion 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.

(P.227, 639)

●Preceding vehicle has an

extremely high ground clearance

■When the sensor may not be

correctly detecting the vehicle

ahead

In the case of the following and

depending on the conditions, oper-

ate the brake pedal when decelera-

tion of the system is insufficient or

operate the accelerator pedal when

acceleration is required.

■Conditions under which the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly

As the sensor may not be able to

correctly detect these types of vehi-

cles, the approach warning

In the case of the following condi-

tions, operate the brake pedal (or

accelerator pedal, depending on the

situation) as necessary.

(P.256) may not be activated.

●Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●Vehicles that are not moving in the

As the sensor may not be able to

correctly detect vehicles ahead, the

system may not operate properly.

same lane

●Vehicles with small rear ends

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●When the road curves or when the

lanes are narrow

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

*

tor)

*

: If equipped

The Blind Spot Monitor is a

system that has 2 functions:

 The BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor) function

●When steering wheel operation or

your position in the lane is unsta-

ble

Assists the driver in making a

decision when changing lanes

 The RCTA (Rear Cross

Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when back-

ing up

These functions use the

same sensors.

●When the vehicle ahead of you

decelerates suddenly

WARNING

●When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in

a tunnel or on a bridge

■Cautions regarding the use of

the BSM function

The driver is solely responsible for

safe driving. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.

●While the vehicle speed is

decreasing to the set speed after

the vehicle accelerates by

depressing the accelerator pedal

The BSM function is a supple-

mentary function which alerts the

driver that a vehicle is in a blind

spot of the outside rear view mir-

rors or is approaching rapidly from

behind into a blind spot. Do not

overly rely on the BSM function.

As the function cannot judge if it is

safe to change lanes, over reli-

ance could lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

As the system may not function

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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cators

BSM function:

When a vehicle is detected in a

WARNING

■Cautions regarding the use of

the RCTA function

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 will flash.

The driver is solely responsible for

safe driving. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.

The RCTA function is only a sup-

plementary 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 condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

RCTA function:

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.

Over reliance on this function may

lead to an accident resulting

death or serious injury.

C

BSM indicator/RCTA OFF

4

indicator

When the Blind Spot Monitor is

enabled, the BSM indicator illumi-

nates.

System components

When the RCTA function is dis-

abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-

minates.

D

Monitor screen display

(RCTA function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the

right or left at the rear of the vehicle

is detected, the RCTA icon

(P.267) for the detected side will

be displayed.

E

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function

only)

If a vehicle approaching from the

right or left at the rear of the vehicle

is detected, a buzzer will sound

from behind the rear seat.

A

Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA

function on/off.

B

Outside rear view mirror indi-

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

abnormal, or water, snow, mud, etc.,

Turning the BSM func-

tion/RCTA function on/off

may be built up in the vicinity of the

sensor area of the rear bumper.

(P.263)

Removing the water, snow, mud,

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor

area should return it to normal.

Also, the sensor may not function

normally when used in extremely

hot or cold weather.

The BSM function and the

RCTA function can be

enabled/disabled on the

screen of the multi-information

display. (P.94)

■When “Blind Spot Monitor Sys-

tem Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” or “Rear Cross Traffic

Alert Malfunction Visit Your

Dealer” is shown on the multi-

information display

■Outside rear view mirror indica-

tors visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear

view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

There may be a sensor malfunction

or misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected at a Toyota dealer.

■Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to

hear over loud noises such as high

audio volume.

■Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(P.94)

■When “Blind Spot Monitor

Unavailable” or “Rear Cross

Traffic Alert Unavailable” is

shown on the multi-information

display

The sensor voltage has become

■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan

and Puerto Rico

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 For vehicles sold in Canada

4

●Keep the sensors and the sur-

rounding areas on the rear

bumper clean at all times.

WARNING

■Handling the radar sensor

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.262) will be displayed. In

this situation, clear off the dirt or

snow and drive the vehicle with

the operation conditions of the

BSM function (P.265) satis-

fied for approximately 10 min-

utes. If the warning message

does not disappear, have the

vehicle inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are

installed inside the left and right

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can

function correctly.

●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.

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WARNING

• If the surrounding area of a sen-

sor is scratched or dented, or

part of them has become dis-

connected.

●Do not disassemble the sensor.

●Do not attach accessories,

stickers (including transparent

stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to

a sensor or its surrounding area

on the rear bumper.

●Do not modify the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear

bumper.

●If a sensor or the rear bumper

needs to be removed/installed

or replaced, contact your Toyota

dealer.

●Do not paint the rear bumper

any color other than an official

Toyota color.

The Blind Spot Monitor function

■ Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehi-

cles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the pres-

ence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view

mirrors.

A

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the

outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

B

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that

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are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

■ The BSM function detection areas

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

The range of each detection area is:

A

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of

the vehicle

4

The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of

the vehicle cannot be detected.

B

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper

C

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper

D

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 outside

rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

takes your vehicle.

■The BSM function is operational

●You overtake a vehicle in an adja-

when

cent lane slowly.

The BSM function is operational

●Another vehicle enters the detec-

when all of the following conditions

tion area when it changes lanes.

are met:

■Conditions under which the

●The BSM function is on.

BSM function will not detect a

●The shift lever is in a position

other than R.

vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to

detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects:

●The vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■The BSM function will detect a

vehicle when

●Small motorcycles, bicycles,

pedestrians, etc.

*

The BSM function will detect a vehi-

cle present in the detection area in

the following situations:

●Vehicles traveling in the opposite

direction

●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked

vehicles and similar stationary

●A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-

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*

uneven surfaces

objects

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or

when driving on the edge of a

lane, and the vehicle in an adja-

cent lane is far away from your

vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the

detection area

●Following vehicles that are in the

same lane

*

●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away

*

from your vehicle

●Vehicles which are being over-

taken rapidly by your vehicle

*

: Depending on the conditions,

detection of a vehicle and/or

object may occur.

• Immediately after the BSM func-

tion/RCTA function are turned on

• When towing a trailer

■Conditions under which the

BSM function may not function

correctly

●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 sen-

sor 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 con-

secutive 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

●The BSM function may not detect

vehicles correctly in the following

situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding 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 differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-

cle 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 an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

• When the vehicle throws up water

or snow behind.

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp

bends, consecutive curves, or

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The Rear Cross Traffic

Alert function (if

equipped)

■ Operation of the RCTA

function

The RCTA function uses radar

sensors to detect vehicles

approaching from the right or left

at the rear of the vehicle and

alerts the driver of the presence

of such vehicles by flashing the

outside rear view mirror indica-

tors and sounding a buzzer.

 When the panoramic view

monitor (if equipped) is dis-

played

4

: The RCTA function is mal-

functioning (P.262)

■ The RCTA function detec-

A

Approaching vehicles

tion areas

B

Detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be

detected in are outlined below.

■ RCTA icon display (if

equipped)

When a vehicle approaching

from the right or left at the rear

of the vehicle is detected, the

following will be displayed on

the navigation system (if

equipped) or multimedia sys-

tem (if equipped) screen.

 When the Toyota parking

assist monitor (if equipped) is

displayed

The buzzer can alert the driver of

faster vehicles approaching from

farther away.

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Example:

A

Approxi-

mate

alert dis-

tance

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

18 mph

(28 km/h)

65 ft. (20

m)

●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked

Fast

vehicles and similar stationary

*

objects

5 mph (8 18 ft. (5.5

km/h) m)

Slow

●Small motorcycles, bicycles,

*

pedestrians, etc.

●Vehicles moving away from your

■The RCTA function is opera-

vehicle

tional when

●Vehicles approaching from the

The RCTA function operates when

all of the following conditions are

met:

parking spaces next to your vehi-

*

cle

*

: Depending on conditions, detec-

●The RCTA function is on.

●The shift lever is in R.

tion of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

●The vehicle speed is less than

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

■Conditions under which the

RCTA function may not function

correctly

●The approaching vehicle speed is

between approximately 5 mph (8

km/h) and 17 mph (28 km/h).

●The RCTA function may not detect

vehicles correctly in the following

situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

■Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted

on the multi-information display.

(P.94)

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding 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 parking on a steep incline,

such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.

• When an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

• When backing up on a slope with

a sharp change in grade

■Conditions under which the

RCTA function will not detect a

vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed

to detect the following types of vehi-

cles 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

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• When the distance between your

vehicle and metal objects, such as

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the

vehicle, is short

• When an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

• When backing out of a shallow

angle parking spot

4

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the engine is

started with the RCTA function on

• When towing a trailer

• When the sensors cannot detect a

vehicle due to obstructions

●Instances of the RCTA function

unnecessary 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

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display depending on the

position and distance to the

object.

*

assist

*

: If equipped

The distance from your

vehicle to objects, such as a

wall, when parallel parking

or maneuvering into a

garage is measured by the

sensors and communicated

via the multi-information

display, navigation system

or multimedia system

screen and a buzzer. Always

check the surrounding area

when using this system.

A

Front corner sensor detection

B

Front center sensor detec-

tion^*1

C

Rear corner sensor detec-

System components

tion^*2

■ Location and types of sen-

D

Rear center sensor detec-

tion^*2

sors

*1

:Displayed when the shift lever is

in a driving position

*2

:Displayed when the shift lever is

in R

■ Display (Audio system

screen)

When the sensors detect an

object, such as a wall, a graphic

is shown on the navigation sys-

tem (if equipped) or multimedia

system (if equipped) screen

depending on the positionand

distance to the object.

A

Front corner sensors

B

Front center sensors

C

Rear corner sensors

D

Rear center sensors

 When the Toyota parking

assist monitor (if equipped) is

displayed

■ Display (Multi-information

display)

When the sensors detect an

object, such as a wall, a graphic

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 Except panoramic view

A simplified image is displayed on

the upper corner of the screen

when an obstacle is detected.

A simplified image is displayed

on the upper corner of the

screen when an obstacle is

detected.

 When the panoramic view

monitor (if equipped) is dis-

played

 Panoramic view^*

Turning intuitive parking

assist on/off

4

The Intuitive parking assist can

be enabled/disabled on the

screen of the multi-information

display. (P.94)

When the intuitive parking assist

function is disabled, the intuitive

parking assist OFF indicator

(P.79) illuminates on the multi-

information display.

A graphic is shown when the

panoramic view monitor is dis-

played.

To re-enable the system, select

on the multi-information display,

*

: A simplified image is displayed on

the upper corner of the screen

when an obstacle is detected

while magnified display is shown.

select

and turn it on.

If the system is disabled, it will

remain off even if the engine switch

is turned to ON after the engine

switch has been turned off.

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■When to disable the function

WARNING

In the following situations, disable

the function as it may operate

even though there is no possibility

of a collision.

■Intuitive parking assist pre-

cautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failing to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely and possibly cause an acci-

dent.

●The vehicle is equipped with a

commercial fender pole, wire-

less antenna or fog lights.

●The front or rear bumper or a

sensor receives a strong

impact.

●Do not use the sensor at

speeds in excess of 6 mph (10

km/h).

●A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.)

is installed.

●The sensors’ detection areas

and reaction times are limited.

When moving forward or revers-

ing, check the areas surround-

ing the vehicle (especially the

sides of the vehicle) for safety,

and drive slowly, using the

brake to control the vehicle’s

speed.

●Towing eyelets (if equipped) are

installed.

●A backlit license plate is

installed.

■When using the intuitive park-

ing assist

In the following situations, the

system may not function correctly

due to a sensor malfunction, etc.

Have the vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer.

●Do not install accessories near

the bumpers as those areas are

within the sensors’ detection

areas.

●The intuitive parking assist

operation display flashes or

shows continuously, and a

buzzer sounds when no objects

are detected.

●The area directly under the

bumpers is not detected.

Thin posts or objects lower than

the sensor may not be detected

when approached, even if they

have been detected once.

●If the area around a sensor col-

lides with something, or is sub-

jected to strong impact.

●If the bumper or grille collides

with something.

●If the display flashes or is dis-

played continuously and a

buzzer does not sound, except

when the mute function has

been turned on.

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dealer.

WARNING

■If “Parking Assist Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

■Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of

water or steam to the sensor

area.

●Water may be continuously flow-

ing over the sensor surface, such

as in a heavy rain. When the sys-

tem determines that it is normal,

the system will return to normal.

Doing so may result in the sensor

malfunctioning.

●Initialization may not have been

performed after a battery terminal

was disconnected and recon-

nected. Initialize the system.

(P.273)

If this message continues to be

displayed even after initialization,

have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

●When using a high pressure

washer to wash the vehicle, do

not spray the sensors directly,

as doing so may cause a sensor

to malfunction.

●When using steam to clean the

vehicle, do not direct steam too

close to the sensors as doing so

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

■If a battery terminal has been

disconnected and reconnected

4

The system needs to be initialized.

To initialize the system, drive the

vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds

or more at a speed of approximately

22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

■The system can be operated

when

●The engine switch is in ON.

●Intuitive parking assist function is

■Sensor detection information

on.

●The sensor’s detection areas are

limited to the areas around the

vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.

●The vehicle speed is less than

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●The shift lever is in a position

other than P.

●The following situations may occur

during use.

• Depending on the shape of the

object and other factors, the

detection distance may shorten, or

detection may be impossible.

• Detection may be impossible if

static objects draw too close to the

sensor.

• There will be a short delay

between static object detection

and display (warning buzzer

sounds). Even at low speeds,

there is a possibility that the object

will come within 11.9 in. (30 cm)

before the display is shown and

the warning buzzer sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the

buzzer due to the volume of the

audio system or air flow noise of

the air conditioning system.

■If “Parking Assist Unavailable

Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

A sensor may be covered with ice,

snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice,

snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to

return the system to normal.

Also, due to ice forming on a sensor

at low temperatures, a warning

message may be displayed or the

sensor may not be able to detect an

object. Once the ice melts, the sys-

tem will return to normal.

If a warning message is displayed

even if the sensor is clean, there

may be a sensor malfunction. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

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• It may be difficult to hear the

sound of this system due to the

buzzers of other systems.

■Objects which may not be prop-

erly detected

The shape of the object may pre-

vent the sensor from detecting it.

Pay particular attention to the follow-

ing objects:

■Conditions under which the

function may not function cor-

rectly

●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

Certain vehicle conditions and the

surrounding environment may affect

the ability of a sensor to correctly

detect objects. Particular instances

where this may occur are listed

below.

●Cotton, snow and other materials

that absorb sound waves

●Sharply-angled objects

●Low objects

●There is dirt, snow or ice on a sen-

sor. (Cleaning the sensors will

resolve this problem.)

●Tall objects with upper sections

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

●A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the

area will resolve this problem.)

In especially cold weather, if a

sensor is frozen the sensor dis-

play may be displayed abnormally,

or objects, such as a wall, may not

be detected.

People may not be detected if they

are wearing certain types of cloth-

ing.

■Certification (Canada only)

This ISM device complies with

Canadian ICES-001.

●A sensor is covered in any way.

Sensor detection display,

object distance

●When a sensor or the area around

a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

●On an extremely bumpy road, on

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

■ Detection range of the sen-

●The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy

due to vehicle horns, motorcycle

engines, air brakes of large vehi-

cles, or other loud noises produc-

ing ultrasonic waves.

sors

●There is another vehicle equipped

with parking assist sensors in the

vicinity.

●A sensor is coated with a sheet of

spray or heavy rain.

●If a sensor is hit by a large amount

of water, such as when driving on

a flooded road.

●If the vehicle is significantly tilted.

●The vehicle is approaching a tall

or curved curb.

●If objects draw too close to the

sensor.

A

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100

cm)

B

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150

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are extremely close to the vehicle.

cm)

The range of the sensors may

change depending on the shape of

the object, etc.

C

Approximately 2.1 ft. (63 cm)

The diagram shows the detection

range of the sensors. Note that the

sensors cannot detect objects that

■ Distance display

When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to

the object will be displayed on the multi-information display, naviga-

tion system (if equipped) or multimedia system (if equipped) screen.

(As the distance to the object becomes short, the distance segments

may blink.)

The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations.

 Approximate distance to object

• Front center sensor: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.1 ft. (63 cm)

• Rear center sensor: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.1 ft. (63 cm)

4

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

 Approximate distance to object: 2.1 ft. (63 cm) to 1.6 ft. (48 cm)

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

 Approximate distance to object: 1.6 ft. (48 cm) to 1.1 ft. (34 cm)

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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 Approximate distance to object: 1.1 ft. (34 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

*

: The distance segments will blink slowly.

 Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

*

: The distance segments will blink rapidly.

■ Buzzer operation and dis-

■Muting the buzzer sound

tance to an object

●Automatic buzzer mute function

A buzzer sounds when the sen-

sors are operating.

Even when the sensors are operat-

ing, the buzzer will be muted in the

following situations:

 The buzzer beeps faster as

the vehicle approaches an

object.

• The distance between the vehicle

and the detected object does not

become shorter (except when the

distance between the vehicle and

object is 1.1 ft. [34 cm] or less).

• Your vehicle is moving away from

the object.

When the vehicle comes

within approximately 1.1 ft.

(34 cm) of the object, the

buzzer sounds continuously.

• There are no detectable objects

entering the path of your vehicle.

 When 2 or more sensors

simultaneously detect a static

object, the buzzer sounds for

the nearest object.

However, if another object is

detected or the situation changes

while the buzzer is muted, the

buzzer begins sounding again.

●To mute the buzzer sound

 Even when the sensors are

operating, the buzzer will be

muted in some situations.

(automatic buzzer mute func-

tion)

The buzzer can be temporarily

muted by pressing

of the meter

control switches while a suggestion

that says mute is available is shown

on the multi-information display.

●When the mute is canceled

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Mute will be automatically canceled

in the following situations.

• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed has

reached or exceeded a certain

speed

PKSB (Parking Sup-

*

port Brake)

*

: If equipped

The Parking Support Brake

system consists of the fol-

lowing functions that oper-

ate when driving at a low

speed or backing up, such

as when parking. When the

system determines that the

possibility of a collision

with a detected object is

high, a warning operates to

urge the driver to take eva-

sive action. If the system

determines that the possi-

bility of a collision with a

detected object is extremely

high, the brakes are auto-

matically applied to help

avoid the collision or help

reduce the impact of the col-

lision.

• When the Intuitive parking assist

is turned off once and turned on

again

• When the engine switch is turned

off once and turned to ON again

■Customization

The buzzer volume can be adjusted

on the multi-information display.

(P.94)

4

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) system

■ Parking Support Brake

function (static objects)

P.282

■ Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing

vehicles) (if equipped)

P.288

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WARNING NOTICE

■Limitations of the Parking

■If “Parking Support Brake

Unavailable” is displayed on

the multi-information display

and the PKSB OFF indicator

is flashing

Support Brake system

Do not overly rely on the system,

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

If this message is displayed

immediately after the engine

switch is changed to ON, operate

the vehicle carefully, paying atten-

tion to your surroundings. It may

be necessary to drive the vehicle

for a certain amount of time

Always drive while checking the

safety of the surroundings of the

vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle and

road conditions, weather, etc., the

system may not operate.

before the system returns to nor-

mal. (If the system does not return

to normal after driving for a while,

clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.)

The detection capabilities of sen-

sors and radars are limited.

Always drive while checking the

safety of the surroundings of the

vehicle.

●The driver is solely responsible

for safe driving. Always drive

carefully, taking care to observe

your surroundings. The Parking

Support Brake system is

designed to provide support to

lessen the severity of collisions.

However, it may not operate in

some situations.

Enabling/Disabling the

Parking Support Brake

The Parking Support Brake can

be enabled/disabled on the

screen of the multi-information

display. All of the Parking Sup-

port Brake functions (static

objects and rear-crossing vehi-

cles) are enabled/disabled

simultaneously. (P.94)

●The Parking Support Brake sys-

tem is not designed to stop the

vehicle completely. Additionally,

even if the system has stopped

the vehicle, it is necessary to

depress the brake pedal imme-

diately as brake control will be

canceled after approximately 2

seconds.

When the Parking Support Brake is

disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator

(P.79) illuminates on the multi-

information display.

To re-enable the system, select

on the multi-information display,

select

and turn it on.

If the system is disabled, it will

remain off even if the engine switch

is turned to ON after the engine

switch has been turned off.

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screen: “BRAKE!”

Display and buzzer for

engine output restriction

control and brake control

Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”

PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-

nated

If the engine output restriction

control or brake control oper-

ates, a buzzer will sound and a

message will be displayed on

the multi-information display,

navigation system (if equipped)

or multimedia system (if

Buzzer: Short beep

 Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer-

gency braking is necessary.

Navigation system (if equipped) or

multimedia system (if equipped)

screen: “BRAKE!”

equipped) screen, to alert the

driver.

Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”

PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-

nated

Depending on the situation, engine

output restriction control will oper-

ate to either limit acceleration or

restrict output as much as possible.

4

Buzzer: Short beep

 Vehicle stopped by system

 Engine output restriction con-

trol is operating (acceleration

restriction)

operation

The vehicle has been stopped by

brake control operation.

Acceleration greater than a certain

amount is restricted by the system.

Navigation system (if equipped) or

multimedia system (if equipped)

screen: “Press Brake Pedal”

Navigation system (if equipped) or

multimedia system (if equipped)

screen: No warning displayed

Multi-information display: “Switch to

Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is

not depressed, “Brake” will be dis-

played.)

Multi-information display: “Object

Detected Acceleration Reduced”

PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated

Buzzer: Short beep

PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-

nated

Buzzer: Does not sound

System overview

 Engine output restriction con-

trol is operating (output

restricted as much as possi-

ble)

If the Parking Support Brake

determines that a collision with a

detected object is possible, the

engine output will be restricted

to restrain any increase in the

vehicle speed. (Engine output

restriction control: See figure 2.)

The system has determined that

stronger-than-normal brake opera-

tion is necessary.

Navigation system (if equipped) or

multimedia system (if equipped)

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Additionally, if the accelerator

pedal continues to be

depressed, the brakes will be

applied automatically to reduce

the vehicle speed. (Brake con-

trol: See figure 3.)

trol begins operating (System

determines that possibility of

collision with detected object

is high)

 Figure 3: When engine out-

put restriction control and

brake control operates

 Figure 1: When the PKSB

(Parking Support Brake) is not

operating

A

Engine output

B

Braking force

A

Engine output

C

Time

B

Braking force

D

Engine output restriction con-

C

Time

trol begins operating (System

determines that possibility of

collision with detected object

is high)

 Figure 2: When engine out-

put restriction control oper-

ates

E

Brake control begins operat-

ing (System determines that

possibility of collision with

detected object is extremely

high)

■If the Parking Support Brake

has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-

ation of the Parking Support Brake,

the Parking Support Brake will be

disabled and the PKSB OFF indica-

tor will illuminate. If the Parking Sup-

port Brake operates unnecessarily,

brake control can be canceled by

depressing the brake pedal or wait-

A

B

C

D

Engine output

Braking force

Time

Engine output restriction con-

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ing for approximately 2 seconds for

it to automatically be canceled.

shown even after removing dirt

from the sensor, or shown when

the sensor was not dirty to begin

with, have the vehicle inspected at

your Toyota dealer.

Then, the vehicle can be operated

by depressing the accelerator pedal.

■Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake

●A sensor may be frozen. Once the

ice melts, the system will return to

normal.

To re-enable the Parking Support

Brake when it is disabled due to

operation of the Parking Support

Brake, either enable the system

again (P.278), or turn the engine

switch off and then back to ON.

Additionally, if the object becomes

no longer in the traveling direction of

the vehicle or if the traveling direc-

tion of the vehicle changes (such as

changing from moving forward to

backing up, or from backing up to

moving forward), the system will be

re-enabled automatically.

●Water may be continuously flow-

ing over the sensor surface, such

as in a heavy rain. When the sys-

tem determines that it is normal,

the system will return to normal.

■If a battery terminal has been

disconnected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized.

To initialize the system, drive the

vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds

or more at a speed of approximately

22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

4

■If “Parking Support Brake

Unavailable” is displayed on

the multi-information display

and the PKSB OFF indicator is

flashing

●If this message is displayed, a

sensor on the front or rear bumper

may be dirty. Clean the sensors

and their surrounding area on the

bumpers.

●Initialization may not have been

performed after a battery terminal

was disconnected and recon-

nected. Initialize the system.

(P.281)

If this message continues to be

displayed even after initialization,

have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

■If “Parking Support Brake

Unavailable” and “Parking

Assist Unavailable Clean Park-

ing Assist Sensor” are dis-

played on the multi-information

display and the PKSB OFF indi-

cator is flashing

●A sensor may be covered with ice,

snow, dirt, etc. In this case,

remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc.,

from the sensor to return the sys-

tem to normal. If this message is

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*

Parking Support Brake function (static objects)

*

: If equipped

If the sensors detect a static object, such as a wall, in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and the system determines that a

collision may occur due to the vehicle suddenly moving for-

ward due to an accidental accelerator pedal operation, the

vehicle moving the unintended direction due to the wrong

shift position being selected, or while parking or traveling at

low speeds, the system will operate to lessen the impact with

the detected static object and reduce the resulting damage.

Examples of function operation

This function will operate in situations such as the following if an

object is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■ When traveling at a low speed and the brake pedal is not

depressed, or is depressed late

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■ When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

■ When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to

the wrong shift position being selected

4

Types of sensors

WARNING

■To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake can operate prop-

erly

P.270

Observe the following precautions

regarding the sensors (P.270).

Failure to do so may cause a sen-

sor to not operate properly, and

may cause an accident.

●Do not modify, disassemble or

paint the sensors.

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■Notes when washing the vehi-

WARNING

cle

●Do not replace a sensor with a

part other than a genuine part.

Do not apply intensive bursts of

water or steam to the sensor

area.

●Do not subject a sensor or its

surrounding area to a strong

impact.

Doing so may result in the sensor

malfunctioning.

●Do not damage the sensors,

●When using a high pressure

washer to wash the vehicle, do

not spray the sensors directly,

as doing so may cause a sensor

to malfunction.

and always keep them clean.

●If the area around a radar sen-

sor is subjected to an impact,

the system may not operate

properly due to a sensor mal-

function. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

●When using steam to clean the

vehicle, do not direct steam too

close to the sensors as doing so

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

■Handling the suspension

■When to disable the Parking

Do not modify the suspension, as

changes to the height or inclina-

tion of the vehicle may prevent

the sensors from detecting

objects correctly or cause the sys-

tem to not operate or operate

unnecessarily.

Support Brake

In the following situations, disable

the Parking Support Brake as the

system may operate even though

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

■If the Parking Support Brake

function (static objects) oper-

ates unnecessarily, such as

at a railroad crossing

●When inspecting the vehicle

using a chassis roller, chassis

dynamo or free roller

●When loading the vehicle onto a

boat, truck or other transport

vessel

In the event that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static objects)

operates unnecessarily, such as

at a railroad crossing, brake con-

trol will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds, allowing you to

proceed forward and leave the

area, brake control can also be

canceled by depressing the brake

pedal. Depressing the accelera-

tor pedal after brake control is

canceled will allow you to proceed

forward and leave the area.

●If the suspension has been

modified or tires of a size other

than specified are installed

●If the front of the vehicle is

raised or lowered due to the

carried load

●When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed,

such as a towing eyelet, bumper

protector (an additional trim

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or

snow plow

●When using an automatic car

wash

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brake control.

■The Parking Support Brake

• The static object is no longer 6 to

13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

function (static object) will

operate when

The function will operate when the

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (P.77, 79) and all

of the following conditions are met:

■Detection range of the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects)

●Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is

enabled.

The detection range of the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) differs from the detection

range of the intuitive parking assist.

(P.274) Therefore, even if the intu-

itive parking assist detects an object

and provides a warning, the Parking

Support Brake function (static

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15

km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and 6

to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger-than-nor-

mal brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision.

objects) may not start operating.

■Objects that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static

objects) may not detect

4

●Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is

operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an immediate brake

operation is necessary to avoid a

collision.

The sensors may not be able to

detect certain objects, such as the

following:

●Pedestrian

●Cotton, snow, and other materials

that are poor reflectors of sonic

waves

■The Parking Support Brake

function (static objects) will

stop operating when

●Objects which are not perpendicu-

lar to the ground, are not perpen-

dicular to the traveling direction of

the vehicle, are uneven or are

waving

The function will stop operating if

any of the following conditions are

met:

●Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The system determines that the

collision has become avoidable

with normal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer 6 to

13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

●Low objects

●Thin objects such as wires,

fences, ropes and signposts

●Objects that are extremely close

to the bumper

●Sharply-angled objects

●Tall objects with upper sections

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

●Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the vehicle was

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed

after the vehicle is stopped by

■Situations in which the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) may not operate

When the shift lever is in N

■Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive

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parking assist system is enabled or

not (P.271), if the Parking Support

Brake function (static objects) is

enabled (P.278), the front or rear

sensors detect an object and brake

control and engine output restric-

tion control are performed, the intui-

tive parking assist buzzer will sound

to notify the driver of the approxi-

mate distance to the object.

• When parallel parking

• When there is a rut or hole in the

surface of the road

• When driving on a metal cover

(grating), such as those used for

drainage ditches

• When driving up or down a steep

slope

• If a sensor is hit by a large amount

of water, such as when driving on

a flooded road

• When loaded on ships or trucks

• Moving type automatic car wash

• Lift type parking area or multi-

story parking lot

■Situations in which the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) may operate even if

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

• Underground parking area

• Structures on the ground (speed

bumps, cat’s eyes, etc.)

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake

function (static objects) may operate

even though there is no possibility of

a collision.

• Differences in height

• When moving straight ahead or

turning right

• Snow-melting pipes

●Vehicle surroundings

• When driving on a narrow road

• Devices for detecting vehicles,

such as traffic lights, devices for

detecting traffic congestion, or

devices for detecting empty

spaces in parking areas

• Railroad tracks

• H-shaped steel

• When there are vehicles on both

sides, or there is a vehicle that

resembles this vehicle

●Weather

• When driving on a gravel road or

in an area with tall grass

• If a sensor is covered with ice,

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• Strong wind is blowing

●Other sonic wave sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle

detectors, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license

plate (especially fluorescent type),

fog lights, fender pole or wireless

antenna is installed near a sensor

• When driving toward a banner,

flag, low-hanging branch or boom

barrier (such as those used at rail-

road crossings, toll gates and

parking lots)

• When there is a structure on the

roadside (such as when driving in

a narrow tunnel, on a narrow

bridge or on a narrow road)

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●Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has

been changed due to a collision or

other impact

cuts in front of the vehicle or runs

out from the side of the vehicle

• The vehicle is approaching a tall

or curved curb.

• On an extremely bumpy road, on

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

• The objects draw too close to the

sensor.

■Situations in which the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) may not operate prop-

erly

●Other sonic waves sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle

detectors, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license

plate (especially fluorescent type),

fog lights, fender pole or wireless

antenna is installed near a sensor

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, this function may not oper-

ate properly.

●Weather

• When a sensor or the area around

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

4

●Changes in the vehicle

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has

been changed due to a collision or

other impact

• When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed, such

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip,

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

• If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than

specified are installed

• When strong winds are blowing

• If paint or a sticker is applied to

the sensor

• If a sensor is covered with ice,

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the

area will resolve this problem.)

●Vehicle surroundings

• When an object that cannot be

detected is between the vehicle

and a detected object

• If an object such as a vehicle,

motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian

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Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing

*

vehicles)

*

: If equipped

If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the

right or left at the rear of the vehicle and the system deter-

mines that the possibility of a collision is high, this function

will perform brake control to reduce the likelihood of an

impact with the approaching vehicle.

Examples of function operation

This function will operate in situations such as the following if a vehi-

cle is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■ When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal

is not depressed, or is depressed late

Types of sensors

WARNING

■To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake (rear-crossing

vehicles) can operate prop-

erly

P.263

Observe the following precautions

regarding the rear radar sensors

(P.263). Failure to do so may

cause a sensor to not operate

properly, and may cause an acci-

dent.

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• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an emergency brake

operation is necessary to avoid a

collision with an approaching vehi-

cle.

WARNING

●Do not modify, disassemble or

paint the sensors.

●Do not replace a rear radar sen-

sor with a part other than a gen-

uine part.

■The Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will stop operating when

●Do not damage the rear radar

sensors, and always keep the

radar sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumper

clean.

The function will stop operating if

any of the following conditions are

met:

●Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The collision becomes avoidable

with normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle.

●If the area around a rear radar

sensor is subjected to an

impact, the system may not

operate properly due to a sen-

sor malfunction. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

4

●Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the vehicle was

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed

after the vehicle is stopped by

brake control.

●Observe the rear radar sensor

handling precautions. (P.263)

■The Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will operate when

• A vehicle is no longer approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle.

The function will operate when the

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (P.77, 79) and all

of the following conditions are met:

■Detection area of the Parking

Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles)

●Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15

km/h) or less.

The detection area of the Parking

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) differs from the detec-

tion area of the RCTA function

(P.267). Therefore, even if the

RCTA function detects a vehicle and

provides an alert, the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (rear-crossing

vehicles) may not start operating.

• Vehicles are approaching from the

right or left at the rear of the vehi-

cle at a traveling speed of less

than approximately 5 mph (8

km/h)

• The shift lever is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger than normal

brake operation is necessary to

avoid a collision with an approach-

ing vehicle.

■Conditions under which the

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehicles)

will not detect a vehicle

The Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) is not

designed to detect the following

●Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is

operating

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types of vehicles and/or objects:

■Situations in which the system

may operate even though there

is no possibility of a collision

●Vehicles approaching from directly

behind

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehicles)

may operate even though there is

no possibility of a collision.

●Vehicles backing up in a parking

space next to your vehicle

●Vehicles that the sensors cannot

detect due to obstructions

●When the parking space faces a

street and vehicles are being

driven on the street

●Vehicles which suddenly acceler-

ate or decelerate near your vehi-

cle

●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked

●When a detected vehicle turns

while approaching the vehicle

vehicles and similar stationary

*

objects

●Small motorcycles, bicycles,

*

pedestrians, etc.

●Vehicles moving away from your

vehicle

●Vehicles approaching from the

parking spaces next to your vehi-

*

cle

●When a vehicle passes by the

side of your vehicle

●Objects which are extremely close

to a radar sensor

*

●Vehicles which are approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle at a traveling speed of

less than approximately 5 mph (8

km/h)

●Vehicles which are approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle at a traveling speed of

more than approximately 15 mph

(24 km/h)

●When the distance between your

vehicle and metal objects, such as

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the

vehicle, is short

*

: Depending on the conditions,

detection of a vehicle and/or

object may occur.

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antenna is installed near a radar

sensor

●If the orientation of a radar sensor

has been changed

●When multiple vehicles are

approaching with only a small gap

between each vehicle

●If a vehicle is approaching the rear

●When there are spinning objects

near your vehicle such as the fan

of an air conditioning unit

of your vehicle rapidly

●Situations in which the radar sen-

sor may not detect a vehicle

• When a vehicle approaches from

the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle while you are turning while

backing up

●When water is splashed or

sprayed toward the rear bumper,

such as from a sprinkler

■Situations in which the Parking

Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles) may not

operate properly

• When turning while backing up

4

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the radar sensors may not

detect an object and this function

may not operate properly

●Stationary objects

●When a sensor or the area around

• When backing out of a shallow

angle parking spot

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

●If the rear bumper is covered with

ice, snow, dirt, etc.

●When it is raining heavily or water

strikes the vehicle

●When the detection area of a

radar sensor is obstructed by an

adjacent vehicle

●If the vehicle is significantly tilted

●When equipment that may

• When backing up on a slope with

a sharp change in grade

obstruct a sensor is installed, such

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip,

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than

specified are installed

●If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load

●If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license

plate (especially fluorescent type),

fog lights, fender pole or wireless

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Rear view monitor sys-

*

tem

*

: If equipped

The rear view monitor sys-

tem assists the driver by

displaying an image of the

view behind the vehicle with

fixed guide lines on the

screen while backing up, for

example while parking.

• When a vehicle turns into the

detection area

●The screen illustrations used in

this text are intended as exam-

ples, and may differ from the

image that is actually displayed on

the screen.

Driving precautions

The rear view monitor system is

a supplemental device intended

to assist the driver when back-

ing up. When backing up, be

sure to visually check all around

the vehicle both directly and

using the mirrors before pro-

ceeding. If you do not, you may

hit another vehicle, and could

possibly cause an accident.

Pay attention to the following

precautions when using the rear

view monitor system.

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●In low temperatures, the screen

may darken or the image may

become faint. The image could

distort when the vehicle is mov-

ing, or you may become unable

to see the image on the screen.

Be sure to visually check all

around the vehicle both directly

and using the mirrors before

proceeding.

WARNING

●Never depend on the rear view

monitor system entirely when

backing up. The image and the

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may differ

from the actual state.

Use caution, just as you would

when backing up any vehicle.

●Be sure to back up slowly,

depressing the brake pedal to

control vehicle speed.

●If the tire sizes are changed, the

position of the fixed guide lines

displayed on the screen may

change.

●The instructions given are only

guide lines. When and how

much to turn the steering wheel

will vary according to traffic con-

ditions, road surface condi-

tions, vehicle condition, etc.

when parking. It is necessary to

be fully aware of this before

using the rear view monitor sys-

tem.

●The camera uses a special lens.

The distances between objects

and pedestrians that appear in

the image displayed on the

screen will differ from the actual

distances. (P.295)

4

Screen description

●When parking, be sure to check

that the parking space will

accommodate your vehicle

before maneuvering into it.

The rear view monitor system

screen will be displayed if the

shift lever is shifted to the “R”

position while the engine switch

is in ON.

●Do not use the rear view moni-

tor system in the following

cases:

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the back door is not

closed completely

• On roads that are not flat or

straight, such as curves or

slopes

A

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the

vehicle is being backed straight up.

• The displayed width is wider than

the actual vehicle width.

B

Vehicle center guide line

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This line indicates the estimated

vehicle center on the ground.

C

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays a point approximately

1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge

of the bumper.

D

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays a point approximately 3

ft. (1 m) (blue) from the edge of

the bumper.

Canceling rear view moni-

tor system

The rear view monitor system is

canceled when the shift lever is

shifted into any position other

than the “R” position.

A

Corners of bumper

 The area around both corners

of the bumper will not be dis-

played.

Rear view monitor system

precautions

●The image adjustment procedure

for the rear view monitor system

screen is the same as the proce-

dure for adjusting the screen.

(P.388)

Area displayed on screen

●The area displayed on the screen

may vary according to vehicle ori-

entation conditions.

The rear view monitor system

displays an image of the view

from the bumper of the rear area

of the vehicle.

●Objects which are close to either

corner of the bumper or under the

bumper cannot be displayed.

●The camera uses a special lens.

The distance of the image that

appears on the screen differs from

the actual distance.

●Items which are located higher

than the camera may not be dis-

played on the monitor.

The camera

The camera for the rear view

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monitor system is located as

shown in the illustration.

NOTICE

●The rear view monitor system

may not operate properly in the

following cases.

• If the back of the vehicle is hit,

the position and mounting angle

of the camera may change.

• As the camera has a water

proof construction, do not

detach, disassemble or modify

it. This may cause incorrect

operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens,

flush the camera with a large

quantity of water and wipe it

with a soft and wet cloth.

Strongly rubbing the camera

lens may cause the camera lens

to be scratched and unable to

transmit a clear image.

■ Using the camera

If dirt or foreign matter (such as

water droplets, snow, mud, etc.)

is adhering to the camera, it

cannot transmit a clear image.

In this case, flush it with a large

quantity of water and wipe the

camera lens clean with a soft

and wet cloth.

4

• Do not allow organic solvent,

car wax, window cleaner or a

glass coating to adhere to the

camera. If this happens, wipe it

off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rap-

idly, such as when hot water is

poured on the vehicle in cold

weather, the system may not

operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do

not apply intensive bursts of

water to the camera or camera

area. Doing so may result in the

camera malfunctioning.

●Do not expose the camera to

strong impact as this could

cause a malfunction. If this hap-

pens, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

Differences between the

screen and the actual road

 The distance guide lines and

the vehicle width guide lines

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may not actually be parallel

with the dividing lines of the

parking space, even when

they appear to be so. Be sure

to check visually.

 The distances between the

vehicle width guide lines and

the left and right dividing lines

of the parking space may not

be equal, even when they

appear to be so. Be sure to

check visually.

 The distance guide lines give

a distance guide for flat road

surfaces. In any of the follow-

ing situations, there is a mar-

gin of error between the guide

lines on the screen and the

actual distance/course on the

road.

■ When the ground behind

the vehicle slopes down

sharply

The distance guide lines will

appear to be farther from the

vehicle than the actual distance.

Because of this, objects will

appear to be closer than they

actually are. In the same way,

there will be a margin of error

between the guide lines and the

actual distance/course on the

road.

■ When the ground behind

the vehicle slopes up

sharply

The distance guide lines will

appear to be closer to the vehi-

cle than the actual distance.

Because of this, objects will

appear to be farther away than

they actually are. In the same

way, there will be a margin of

error between the fixed guide

lines and the actual dis-

tance/course on the road.

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When approaching three-

dimensional objects

The distance guide lines are dis-

played according to flat surfaced

objects (such as the road). It is

not possible to determine the

position of three-dimensional

objects (such as vehicles) using

the vehicle width guide lines and

distance guide lines. When

approaching a three-dimen-

sional object that extends out-

ward (such as the flatbed of a

truck), be careful of the follow-

ing.

4

■ Vehicle width guide lines

■ When any part of the vehi-

cle sags

Visually check the surroundings

and the area behind the vehicle.

In the case shown below, the

truck appears to be outside of

the vehicle width guide lines and

the vehicle does not look as if it

hits the truck. However, the rear

body of the truck may actually

cross over the vehicle width

guide lines. In reality if you back

up as guided by the vehicle

width guide lines, the vehicle

may hit the truck.

When any part of the vehicle

sags due to the number of pas-

sengers or the distribution of the

load, there is a margin of error

between the fixed guide lines on

the screen and the actual dis-

tance/course on the road.

A

A margin of error

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A

up to point

, you will hit the

truck. On the screen, it appears

A

C

that

is closest and

is far-

thest away. However, in reality,

A

C

the distance to

and

is the

B

A

same, and

is farther than

C

and

.

A

Vehicle width guide lines

■ Distance guide lines

Visually check the surroundings

and the area behind the vehicle.

On the screen, it appears that a

B

truck is parking at point

.

However, in reality if you back

Things you should know

If you notice any symptoms

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause

and the solution, and re-check.

If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

 The vehicle is in a dark

area

 The temperature

around the lens is

either high or low

 The outside tempera-

ture is low

Back up while visually

checking the vehicle’s

surroundings. (Use the

monitor again once con-

ditions have been

 There are water drop-

lets on the camera

improved.)

The image is difficult to  It is raining or humid

The procedure for

see

 Foreign matter (mud

etc.) is adhering to the

camera

 Sunlight or headlights

are shining directly

into the camera

 The vehicle is under

fluorescent lights,

sodium lights, mer-

cury lights etc.

adjusting the picture

quality of the rear view

monitor system is the

same as the procedure

for adjusting the screen.

(P.388)

4

Flush the camera with a

large quantity of water

and wipe the camera

lens clean with a soft

and wet cloth.

Dirt or foreign matter

(such as water droplets,

snow, mud etc.) is

The image is blurry

adhering to the camera.

The camera or sur-

rounding area has

received a strong

impact.

Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

The image is out of

alignment

Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

The camera position is

out of alignment.

If this happens due to

these causes, it does

not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

 The vehicle is tilted

(there is a heavy load

on the vehicle, tire

pressure is low due to

a tire puncture, etc.)

 The vehicle is used on

an incline.

The fixed guide lines

are very far out of

alignment

Back up while visually

checking the vehicle’s

surroundings.

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Toyota parking assist

*

WARNING

monitor

●Never depend on the parking

assist monitor entirely when

backing up. The image and the

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may differ

from the actual state.

*

: If equipped

The parking assist monitor

assists the driver by dis-

playing an image of the view

behind the vehicle while

backing up, for example

while parking.

Use caution, just as you would

when backing up any vehicle.

●Be sure to back up slowly,

depressing the brake pedal to

control vehicle speed.

When the display is

●If you seem likely to hit nearby

vehicles, obstacles, people or

mount the shoulder, depress the

brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

changed to the wide rear

view mode, a wider lateral

view behind the vehicle will

be displayed.

●The instructions given are only

guidelines. When and how

much to turn the steering wheel

will vary according to traffic con-

ditions, road surface condi-

tions, vehicle condition, etc.

when parking. It is necessary to

be fully aware of this before

using the parking assist system.

●The screen illustrations used in

this text are intended as exam-

ples, and may differ from the

image that is actually displayed on

the screen.

●When parking, be sure to check

that the parking space will

accommodate your vehicle

before maneuvering into it.

Driving precautions

The parking assist monitor is a

supplemental device intended to

assist the driver when backing

up. When backing up, be sure to

visually check all around the

vehicle both directly and using

the mirrors before proceeding. If

you do not, you may hit another

vehicle, and could possibly

cause an accident.

●Do not use the parking assist

monitor in the following cases:

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the back door is not

closed completely

• On roads that are not flat or

straight, such as curves or

slopes

Pay attention to the following

precautions when using the

parking assist monitor.

• If the suspension has been

modified or tires of a size other

than specified are installed

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A

Display mode switching but-

ton

WARNING

●In low temperatures, the screen

may darken or the image may

become faint. The image could

distort when the vehicle is mov-

ing, or you may become unable

to see the image on the screen.

Be sure to visually check all

around the vehicle both directly

and using the mirrors before

proceeding.

Each time the button is selected,

the rear view mode and the wide

rear view mode are switched.

B

Guide line switching button

Select to switch the guide line

mode. (P.302)

• Each time the button is selected,

the display mode changes in the

following order:

●If the tire sizes are changed, the

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may

change.

Estimated course line display mode

 Parking assist guide line display

mode  Distance guide line display

mode.

●The camera uses a special lens.

The distances between objects

and pedestrians that appear in

the image displayed on the

screen will differ from the actual

distances. (P.307)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert^*

4

C

When a sensor detects a vehicle

approaching from the rear, the

direction of the vehicle approaching

from the rear is displayed and the

buzzer sounds.

Screen display

The parking assist monitor

Intuitive parking assist^*

D

screen will be displayed if the

shift lever is shifted to the “R”

while the engine switch is in ON.

When a sensor detects a stationary

object, the direction of and the

approximate distance to the a sta-

tionary object are displayed and the

buzzer sounds.

Each time the display mode

switching button is selected, the

mode will change as follows:

*

: If equipped

 Wide rear view

 Rear view

Displays a near 180° image from

the rear view camera.

Displays the rear view of the vehi-

cle.

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A

Display mode switching but-

ton

Canceling Toyota parking

assist monitor

Each time the button is selected,

the rear view mode and the wide

rear view mode are switched.

The parking assist monitor is

canceled when the shift lever is

shifted into any position other

than the “R”.

B

Guide line switching button

Select to switch the guide line

mode. (P.302)

• Each time the button is selected,

the display mode changes in the

following order:

Using the system

Use any of the following modes.

Estimated course line display mode

 Parking assist guide line display

mode  Distance guide line display

mode.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert^*

C

When a sensor detects a stationary

object, the direction of stationary

object is displayed and the buzzer

sounds.

 Estimated course line display

mode (P.303)

Intuitive parking assist^*

D

When a sensor detects an obstacle,

the direction of and the approxi-

mate distance to the obstacle are

displayed and the buzzer sounds.

Estimated course lines are dis-

played which move in accor-

dance with the operation of the

steering wheel.

*

: If equipped

●For details about the Rear Cross

Traffic Alert function (P.267) and

intuitive parking assist. (P.270)

WARNING

●As the Rear Cross Traffic Alert

display is displayed over the

camera view, it may be difficult

to see the Rear Cross Traffic

Alert display depending on the

color and brightness of the sur-

rounding area.

 Parking assist guide line dis-

play mode (P.304)

The steering wheel return points

(parking assist guide lines) are

displayed.

This mode is recommended for

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those who are comfortable with

Estimated course line dis-

play mode

parking the vehicle without the

aid of the estimated course

lines.

Screen description

 Rear view

 Distance guide line display

mode (P.305)

Distance guide lines only are

displayed.

A

Vehicle width guide line

4

Displays a guide path when the

This mode is recommended for

those who are comfortable with

parking the vehicle without the

aid of the guide lines.

vehicle is being backed straight up.

B

Estimated course lines

Show an estimated course when

the steering wheel is turned.

C

Distance guide lines

Show distance behind the vehicle

when the steering wheel is turned.

• The guide lines move in conjunc-

tion with the estimated course

lines.

• The guide lines display points

approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red)

and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-

low) from the center of the edge

of the bumper.

D

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays a point approximately

1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the

edge of the bumper.

E

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle

center on the ground.

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 Wide rear view

WARNING

●If the steering wheel is straight

and the vehicle width guide

lines and the estimated course

lines are not in alignment, have

the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

Parking assist guide line

display mode

A

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the

vehicle is being backed straight up.

Screen description

B

Estimated course lines

 Rear view

Show an estimated course when

the steering wheel is turned.

C

Distance guide lines

Show distance behind the vehicle

when the steering wheel is turned.

• The guide lines move in conjunc-

tion with the estimated course

lines.

• The guide lines display points

approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red)

and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yel-

low) from the center of the edge

of the bumper.

A

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the

vehicle is being backed straight up.

• The displayed width is wider than

the actual vehicle width.

D

Distance guide line

B

Parking assist guide lines

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays a point approximately

1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the

edge of the bumper.

Show the path of the smallest turn

possible behind the vehicle.

C

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays points approximately 1.5

ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of

the bumper.

E

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle

center on the ground.

D

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle

center on the ground.

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 Wide rear view

Distance guide line dis-

play mode

Screen description

 Rear view

A

Vehicle width guide line

Displays a guide path when the

vehicle is being backed straight up.

• The displayed width is wider than

the actual vehicle width.

B

Parking assist guide lines

A

Distance guide lines

4

Show the path of the smallest turn

possible behind the vehicle.

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays points approximately 1.5

ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of

the bumper.

C

Distance guide line

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays points approximately 1.5

ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of

the bumper.

 Wide rear view

D

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle

center on the ground.

A

Distance guide lines

Shows distance behind the vehicle.

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• Displays points approximately 1.5

ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of

the bumper.

• The area around both corners of

the bumper will not be displayed.

 Wide rear view

Toyota parking assist

monitor precautions

Area displayed on screen

The parking assist monitor dis-

plays an image of the view from

the bumper of the rear area of

the vehicle.

 Rear view

A

Corners of bumper

• The area around both corners of

the bumper will not be displayed.

●The image adjustment procedure

for the parking assist monitor

screen is the same as the proce-

dure for adjusting the screen dis-

play. (P.388)

●The area displayed on the screen

may vary according to vehicle ori-

entation conditions.

●Objects which are close to either

corner of the bumper or under the

bumper cannot be displayed.

A

Corners of bumper

●The camera uses a special lens.

The distance of the image that

appears on the screen differs from

the actual distance.

●Items which are located higher

than the camera may not be dis-

played on the monitor.

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The camera

NOTICE

●The parking assist monitor may

not operate properly in the fol-

lowing cases.

The camera for the parking

assist monitor is located as

shown in the illustration.

• If the back of the vehicle is hit,

the position and mounting angle

of the camera may change.

• As the camera has a water

proof construction, do not

detach, disassemble or modify

it. This may cause incorrect

operation.

• When cleaning the camera lens,

flush the camera with a large

quantity of water and wipe it

with a soft and wet cloth.

Strongly rubbing the camera

lens may cause the camera lens

to be scratched and unable to

transmit a clear image.

■ Using the camera

If dirt or foreign matter (such as

water droplets, snow, mud, etc.)

is adhering to the camera, it

cannot transmit a clear image.

In this case, flush it with a large

quantity of water and wipe the

camera lens clean with a soft

and wet cloth.

4

• Do not allow organic solvent,

car wax, window cleaner or a

glass coating to adhere to the

camera. If this happens, wipe it

off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rap-

idly, such as when hot water is

poured on the vehicle in cold

weather, the system may not

operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do

not apply intensive bursts of

water to the camera or camera

area. Doing so may result in the

camera malfunctioning.

●Do not expose the camera to

strong impact as this could

cause a malfunction. If this hap-

pens, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

Differences between the

screen and the actual road

 The distance guide lines and

the vehicle width guide lines

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may not actually be parallel

with the dividing lines of the

parking space, even when

they appear to be so. Be sure

to check visually.

 The distances between the

vehicle width guide lines and

the left and right dividing lines

of the parking space may not

be equal, even when they

appear to be so. Be sure to

check visually.

 The distance guide lines give

a distance guide for flat road

surfaces. In any of the follow-

ing situations, there is a mar-

gin of error between the guide

lines on the screen and the

actual distance/course on the

road.

■ When the ground behind

the vehicle slopes down

sharply

The distance guide lines will

appear to be farther from the

vehicle than the actual distance.

Because of this, objects will

appear to be closer than they

actually are. In the same way,

there will be a margin of error

between the guidelines and the

actual distance/course on the

road.

■ When the ground behind

the vehicle slopes up

sharply

The distance guide lines will

appear to be closer to the vehi-

cle than the actual distance.

Because of this, objects will

appear to be farther away than

they actually are. In the same

way, there will be a margin of

error between the guidelines

and the actual distance/course

on the road.

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When approaching three-

dimensional objects

The estimated course lines tar-

get flat surfaced objects (such

as the road). It is not possible to

determine the position of three-

dimensional objects (such as

vehicles) using the estimated

course lines and distance guide

lines. When approaching a

three-dimensional object that

extends outward (such as the

flatbed of a truck), be careful of

the following.

4

■ Estimated course lines

■ When any part of the vehi-

Visually check the surroundings

and the area behind the vehicle.

In the case shown below, the

truck appears to be outside of

the estimated course lines and

the vehicle does not look as if it

hits the truck. However, the rear

body of the truck may actually

cross over the estimated course

lines. In reality if you back up as

guided by the estimated course

lines, the vehicle may hit the

truck.

cle sags

When any part of the vehicle

sags due to the number of pas-

sengers or the distribution of the

load, there is a margin of error

between the guide lines on the

screen and the actual dis-

tance/course on the road.

A

A margin of error

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A

up to point

, you will hit the

truck. On the screen, it appears

A

C

that

is closest and

is far-

thest away. However, in reality,

A

C

the distance to

and

is the

B

A

same, and

is farther than

C

and

.

A

Estimated course lines

■ Distance guide lines

Visually check the surroundings

and the area behind the vehicle.

On the screen, it appears that a

B

truck is parking at point

.

However, in reality if you back

Things you should know

If you notice any symptoms

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause

and the solution, and re-check.

If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

 The vehicle is in a dark

area

 The temperature

around the lens is

either high or low

 The outside tempera-

ture is low

Back up while visually

checking the vehicle’s

surroundings. (Use the

monitor again once con-

ditions have been

 There are water drop-

lets on the camera

improved.)

The image is difficult to  It is raining or humid

The procedure for

see

 Foreign matter (mud

etc.) is adhering to the

camera

 Sunlight or headlights

are shining directly

into the camera

 The vehicle is under

fluorescent lights,

sodium lights, mer-

cury lights etc.

adjusting the picture

quality of the parking

assist monitor is the

same as the procedure

for adjusting the screen

display. (P.388)

4

Flush the camera with a

large quantity of water

and wipe the camera

lens clean with a soft

and wet cloth.

Dirt or foreign matter

(such as water droplets,

snow, mud etc.) is

The image is blurry

adhering to the camera.

The camera or sur-

rounding area has

received a strong

impact.

Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

The image is out of

alignment

Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

The camera position is

out of alignment.

If this happens due to

these causes, it does

not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

 The vehicle is tilted

(there is a heavy load

on the vehicle, tire

pressure is low due to

a tire puncture, etc.)

 The vehicle is used on

an incline.

The guide lines are

very far out of align-

ment

Back up while visually

checking the vehicle’s

surroundings.

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Symptom Likely cause

Solution

The estimated course

lines move even

though the steering

wheel is straight

There is a malfunction in Have the vehicle

the signals being output inspected by your Toy-

by the steering sensor. ota dealer.

Close the back door.

If this does not resolve

the symptom, have the

vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

Guide lines are not dis-

played

The back door is open.

 Battery has been rein-

stalled.

 The steering wheel

has been moved while

the battery was being

reinstalled.

 Battery power is low.

 The steering sensor

has been reinstalled.

 There is a malfunction

in the signals being

output by the steering

sensor.

Stop the vehicle, and

turn the steering wheel

as far as it will go to the

left and right.

The estimated course

lines are not displayed

If this does not resolve

the symptom, have the

vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

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may hit another vehicle or possi-

bly cause an accident.

Panoramic view moni-

*

tor

Pay attention to the following

precautions when using the

panoramic view monitor.

*

: If equipped

Panoramic view monitor

assists the driver in viewing

the surroundings, when

operating at low speeds, by

combining the front, side

and rear cameras and dis-

playing a complete vehicle

overhead image on the

screen.

WARNING

●Never depend on the panoramic

view monitor entirely. The

image and the position of the

guide lines displayed on the

screen may differ from the

actual state. Use caution just as

you would when driving any

other vehicle.

●Always make sure to check all

around the vehicle with your

own eyes when driving.

When you press the camera

switch or shift the shift lever

to the “R” position while the

engine switch is in ON, the

panoramic view monitor

operates.

4

●Never drive while looking only at

the screen as the image on the

screen is different from actual

conditions. If you are driving

while looking only at the screen,

you may hit a person or an

object, resulting in an accident.

When driving, be sure to check

the vehicle’s surroundings with

your own eyes and the vehicle’s

mirrors.

The monitor displays vari-

ous views of the position

and surroundings of the

vehicle.

●The screen illustrations used in

this text are intended as exam-

ples, and may differ from the

image that is actually displayed on

the screen.

●Depending on the circum-

stances of the vehicle (number

of passengers, amount of lug-

gage, etc.), the position of the

guide lines displayed on the

screen may change. Be sure to

check visually around the vehi-

cle before proceeding.

Driving precautions

The panoramic view monitor is a

supplemental device intended to

assist the driver when checking

around the vehicle. When using,

be sure to visually check all

around the vehicle both directly

and using the mirrors before

proceeding. If you do not, you

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WARNING NOTICE

●Do not use the panoramic view

monitor system in the following

cases:

●In panoramic view/moving

view/see-through view, the sys-

tem combines images taken

from the front, back, left and

right side cameras into a single

image. There are limits to the

range and content that can be

displayed. Familiarize yourself

with the characteristics of the

panoramic view monitor system

before using it.

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the front door or the back

door is not closed completely

• On roads that are not flat or

straight, such as curves or

slopes

●Image clarity may decline at the

four corners of the panoramic

view/moving view/see-through

view. However, this is not a mal-

function, as these are the

regions along the border of

each camera image where the

images are combined.

• If the suspension has been

modified or tires of a size other

than specified are installed

●In low temperatures, the screen

may darken or the image may

become faint. The image could

distort when the vehicle is mov-

ing, or you may become unable

to see the image on the screen.

Be sure to visually check all

around the vehicle both directly

and using the mirrors before

proceeding.

●Depending on lighting condi-

tions near each of the cameras,

bright and dark patches may

appear on the panoramic

view/moving view/see-through

view.

●The panoramic view/moving

view/see-through view display

does not extend higher than the

installation position and image

capture range of each camera.

●If the tire sizes are changed, the

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may

change.

●There are blind spots around

the vehicle. Accordingly, there

are regions not displayed in

panoramic view.

●The camera uses a special lens.

The distances between objects

and pedestrians that appear in

the image displayed on the

screen will differ from the actual

distances. (P.337)

●Three-dimensional objects dis-

played in wide front view, rear

view, wide rear view or side

view may not be displayed in

panoramic view/moving

●When an aftermarket part is

installed in the display area of

the screen.

view/see-through view.

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NOTICE

●People and other three-dimen-

sional obstacles may appear

differently when displayed on

the panoramic view monitor.

(These differences include,

among others, cases in which

displayed objects appear to

have fallen over, disappear near

image processing areas, appear

from image processing areas,

or when the actual distance to

an object differs from the dis-

played position.)

Display

Checking around the vehi-

cle

●When the back door, which is

equipped with the back camera,

or front doors, which are

equipped with door mirrors that

have built-in side cameras, are

open, images will not be dis-

played properly on the pan-

oramic view monitor.

 Moving view

4

●The vehicle icon displayed in

panoramic view/moving

view/see-through view is a com-

puter generated image. Accord-

ingly, properties such as the

color, shape and size will differ

from the actual vehicle. For this

reason, nearby three-dimen-

sional objects may appear to be

touching the vehicle, and actual

distances to three-dimensional

objects may differ from those

displayed.

 See-through view

Camera switch

The camera switch is located as

shown in the illustration.

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Checking the front and

around the vehicle

When folding the outside

rear view mirrors

 Wide front view & panoramic

 Wide front view & side views

view

 Side views

Checking the rear and

around the vehicle

 Rear view & panoramic view

 Rear view & side views

How to switch the display

When you press the camera switch or shift the shift lever to the “R”

position while the engine switch is in ON, the panoramic view moni-

tor operates.

The monitor displays various views of the position of the vehicle.

(The following is an example)

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When the shift lever is in the “P” position

A

B

C

Map screen, audio screen, etc.

Moving view

4

See-through view

When the shift lever is in the “D” or “N” position

A

B

C

Map screen, audio screen, etc.

Wide front view & panoramic view

Side views

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When the shift lever is in the “R” position

A

Rear view & panoramic view

Wide rear view

B

C

Rear view

enabled.

Screen display

Checking around the

vehicle

The moving view screen and the

see-through view screen pro-

vide support when checking the

areas of around the vehicle

while parking. These screens

display an image of the vicinity

of the vehicle combined from the

4 cameras. The screen will dis-

play a 360° view around the

vehicle from either inside the

vehicle or from a birds-eye view

at an angle.

 Moving view

A

Display mode switching but-

ton

Select to change the display mode

between the moving view and the

see-through view.

To display the moving view/see-

through view screen, press the

camera switch when the shift

lever is in the “P” position and

the intuitive parking assist is

B

Rotation pause switch

Select to pause the rotation of the

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screen.

ton

Select to change the display mode

between the moving view and the

see-through view.

To resume rotation, select

.

C

Body color setting switch

Select to display the body color set-

ting screen and change the color of

the vehicle displayed on the pan-

oramic view monitor. (P.332)

B

Rotation pause switch

Select to pause the rotation of the

screen.

To resume rotation, select

.

 See-through view

C

Body color setting switch

Select to display the body color set-

ting screen and change the color of

the vehicle displayed on the pan-

oramic view monitor. (P.332)

●Pressing the camera switch again

changes the screen back to the

previously displayed screen, such

as the navigation screen.

4

A

Display mode switching but-

Checking the front and around the vehicle

The wide front view & panoramic view screen provides support when

checking the areas in front of the vehicle and around the vehicle

when taking-off at T-intersections or other intersections during poor

visibility.

To display the screen, press the camera switch when the shift lever

is in the “N” or “D” position with the vehicle moving approximately 7

mph (12 km/h) or less.

This screen will be displayed if the intuitive parking assist detects an

object in front of your vehicle (intuitive parking assist linked display).

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Screen display

 Wide front view & panoramic view

A

Distance guide lines

Shows distance in front of the vehicle.

• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.

B

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate

distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.

C

Estimated course lines

Shows an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned.

• This line will be displayed when the steering wheel is turned by 90° or

more from the center (straight-line) position.

D

Guide line switching button

Select to change the guide line mode between the distance guide line mode

and the estimated course line mode. (P.321)

E

Automatic display button

Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. The indicator on the button

illuminates during automatic display mode. (P.321)

Parking Support Brake^*

F

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a

detected object is high, a warning message is displayed.

*

: If equipped

●Pressing the camera switch changes the screen to the side views screen

or previously displayed screen, such as the navigation screen.

●For details about the intuitive parking assist (P.270) and Parking Sup-

*

port Brake function. (P.277)

●The display position of the intuitive parking assist and the position of

obstacles displayed in the camera image do not match.

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*

: If equipped

WARNING

●When a sensor indicator on the intuitive parking assist display illumi-

nates in red or a buzzer sounds continuously, be sure to check the area

around the vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until

safety has been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.

●As the intuitive parking assist display is displayed over the camera view,

it may be difficult to see the intuitive parking assist display depending on

the color and brightness of the surrounding area.

 Estimated course lines will be

Switching the guide line

mode

added to the distance guide

lines.

Each time the guide line switch-

ing button is selected, the mode

will change as follows:

Automatic display mode

4

In addition to screen switching

 Distance guide line

by operating the camera switch,

automatic display mode is avail-

able. In this mode, the screen is

switched automatically in

response to vehicle speed.

In automatic display mode, the

monitor will automatically dis-

play images in the following situ-

ations:

 Only the distance guide lines

are displayed.

 When the shift lever is shifted

to “N” or “D” position.

 Estimated course line

 When vehicle speed is

reduced to approximately 6

mph (10 km/h) or less.

Checking the sides of the vehicle

The side view screen displays images from the cameras installed on

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each outside rear view mirror. This screen is designed to support the

driver in safe driving in situations such as when driving on a narrow

road, by allowing them to check the areas around the sides of the

vehicle.

To display the screen, press the camera switch when the shift lever

is in the “D”, or “N” position with the vehicle moving approximately 7

mph (12 km/h) or less.

Screen display

 Side view

A

Distance guide lines

Show distance in front of the vehicle.

• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.

B

Vehicle width guide lines

Shows guide lines of the vehicle’s width including the outside rear view mir-

rors.

C

Front tire guide lines

Shows guide lines of where the front tire touches the ground.

D

Automatic display button

Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. The indicator on the button

illuminates during automatic display mode. (P.323)

E

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate

distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.

●Pressing the camera switch changes the screen to the wide front view &

panoramic view screen or previously displayed screen, such as the navi-

gation screen.

●For details about the intuitive parking assist. (P.270)

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●The side views can be displayed even when the outside rear view mirrors

are retracted.

WARNING

●When a sensor indicator on the intuitive parking assist display illumi-

nates in red or a buzzer sounds continuously, be sure to check the area

around the vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until

safety has been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.

●As the intuitive parking assist display is displayed over the camera view,

it may be difficult to see the intuitive parking assist display depending on

the color and brightness of the surrounding area.

Automatic display mode

Using the vehicle width

guide line

In addition to screen switching

by operating the camera switch,

automatic display mode is avail-

able. In this mode, the screen is

switched automatically in

 Side View

4

response to vehicle speed.

In automatic display mode, the

monitor will automatically dis-

play images in the following situ-

ations:

 When the shift lever is shifted

to “N” or “D” position.

 When vehicle speed is

reduced to approximately 6

mph (12 km/h) or less.

 Check the positions and dis-

tance between the vehicle

width guide line and a target

object such as the obstacle or

curb of the road.

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target object.

 Ensure that the vehicle width

guide line is parallel to the tar-

get object.

 Pull over to the curb as shown

in the illustration above, tak-

ing care not to let the vehicle

width guide line overlap the

Checking the rear and around the vehicle

The rear view & panoramic view screen, the wide rear view screen

and the rear view screen provide support when checking the areas

of behind the vehicle and around the vehicle while backing up, for

example while parking.

The screens will be displayed when the shift lever is in the “R” posi-

tion.

Screen display

Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode

will change as follows:

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 Rear view & panoramic view

A

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate

distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.

B

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of obstacle is displayed

and the buzzer sounds.

4

C

Guide line switching button

Select to switch the guide line mode. (P.327)

D

Display mode switching button

Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode will

change between the rear view & panoramic view mode and the wide rear

view & panoramic view mode.

Parking Support Brake^*

E

When the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a

detected object is high, a warning message is displayed.

*

: If equipped

 Wide rear view

A

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate

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distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.

B

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of obstacle is displayed

and the buzzer sounds.

C

Guide line switching button

Select to switch the guide line mode. (P.327)

D

Display mode switching button

Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode will

change between the rear view & panoramic view mode and the wide rear

view & panoramic view mode.

Parking Support Brake^*

E

When the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a

detected object is high, a warning message is displayed.

*

: If equipped

 Rear view

A

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate

distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.

B

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of obstacle is displayed

and the buzzer sounds.

C

Guide line switching button

Select to switch the guide line mode. (P.327)

D

Display mode switching button

Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode will

change between the rear view & panoramic view mode and the wide rear

view & panoramic view mode.

Parking Support Brake^*

E

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When the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a

detected object is high, a warning message is displayed.

*

: If equipped

●The monitor is cancelled when the shift lever is shifted into any position

other than the “R” position.

●For details about the intuitive parking assist (P.270), Rear Cross Traffic

*

Alert function (P.267) and Parking Support Brake function. (P.277)

●The display position of the intuitive parking assist and the position of

obstacles displayed in the camera image do not match.

*

: If equipped

WARNING

●When a sensor indicator on the intuitive parking assist display illumi-

nates in red or a buzzer sounds continuously, be sure to check the area

around the vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until

safety has been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.

4

●As the intuitive parking assist display and Rear Cross Traffic Alert dis-

play are displayed over the camera view, it may be difficult to see the

intuitive parking assist display and Rear Cross Traffic Alert display

depending on the color and brightness of the surrounding area.

Guide lines displayed on the screen

Each time the guide line switching button is selected, the mode will

change as follows:

 Estimated course line

Estimated course lines are displayed which move in accordance with

the operation of the steering wheel.

A

Distance guide lines

Shows distance in front of the vehicle.

• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.

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B

Estimated course lines

Shows an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned.

C

Distance guide lines

Shows the distance behind the vehicle when the steering wheel is turned.

• The guide lines move in conjunction with the estimated course lines.

• The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) and

approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yellow) from the center of the edge of the

bumper.

D

Distance guide line

Shows the distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the edge of the

bumper.

E

Vehicle width guide lines

Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.

F

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

 Parking assist guide line

The steering wheel return points (parking assist guide lines) are dis-

played.

This mode is recommended for those who are comfortable with park-

ing the vehicle without the aid of the estimated course lines.

A

Distance guide lines

Shows distance in front of the vehicle.

• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.

B

Distance guide line

Shows the distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of the

bumper.

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C

Vehicle center guide line

Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

D

Vehicle width guide lines

Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.

E

Parking assist guide lines

Shows the path of the smallest turn possible behind the vehicle.

 Distance guide line

Only distance guide line is displayed.

This mode is recommended for those who are comfortable with park-

ing the vehicle without the aid of the guide lines.

4

A

Distance guide lines

Shows distance in front of the vehicle.

• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.

B

Distance guide line

Shows the distance behind the vehicle.

• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of the

bumper.

●The display position of the intuitive parking assist and the position of

obstacles displayed in the camera image do not match.

WARNING

●Depending on the circumstances of the vehicle (number of passengers,

amount of luggage, etc.), the position of the guide lines displayed on the

screen may change. Be sure to check visually around the vehicle before

proceeding.

●If the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle width guide lines and the

estimated course lines are not in alignment, have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●Do not use the system if the display is incorrect due to an uneven (hilly)

road or a non-straight (curvy) road.

B

Estimated course lines

Parking

3 When the rear position of the

vehicle has entered the park-

ing space, turn the steering

wheel so that the vehicle

width guide lines are within

the left and right dividing lines

of the parking space.

Using the estimated course

line

When parking in a space which

is in the reverse direction to the

space described in the proce-

dure below, the steering direc-

tions will be reversed.

1 Shift the shift lever to the “R”

position.

2 Turn the steering wheel so

that the estimated course

lines are within the parking

space, and back up slowly.

A

Vehicle width guide line

4 Once the vehicle width guide

lines and the parking space

lines are parallel, straighten

the steering wheel and back

up slowly until the vehicle

has completely entered the

parking space.

A

Parking space

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5 Stop the vehicle in an appro-

3 Turn the steering wheel all

priate place, and finish park-

ing.

the way to the left, and back

up slowly.

4 Once the vehicle is parallel

with the parking space,

Using parking assist guide

line

straighten the steering wheel

and back up slowly until the

vehicle has completely

When parking in a space which

is in the reverse direction to the

space described in the proce-

dure below, the steering direc-

tions will be reversed.

entered the parking space.

5 Stop the vehicle in an appro-

priate place, and finish park-

ing.

1 Shift the shift lever to the “R”

position.

When folding the outside

rear view mirrors

2 Back up until the parking

assist guide line meets the

edge of the dividing line of

the parking space.

4

Even when outside rear view

mirrors are stored, the monitor

can display various images of

the vicinity of the vehicle and

assist the operation in the con-

firming safe conditions in a nar-

row places, parking, etc.

Screen display

 Wide front view & side views

A

Parking assist guide line

B

Parking space dividing line

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 Rear view & side views

2 Select the area on the pan-

oramic view display you wish

to magnify.

A

Intuitive parking assist

When a sensor detects an obstacle,

the direction of and the approxi-

mate distance to the obstacle are

displayed and the buzzer sounds.

 Touching one of the 4 areas

within the dotted lines will

magnify that area. (Dotted

lines are not displayed on the

actual display.)

●For details about the front view

and the rear view: P.319, 324

 To return to the normal view,

touch the panoramic view dis-

play again.

WARNING

●When a sensor indicator on the

intuitive parking assist display

illuminates in red or a buzzer

sounds continuously, be sure to

check the area around the vehi-

cle immediately and do not pro-

ceed any further until safety has

been ensured, otherwise an

●The magnifying function is

enabled when all of the following

conditions are met:

• The wide front view & panoramic

view or the rear view & panoramic

view is displayed.

• The vehicle speed is below

approximately 7 mph (12 km/h).

• The intuitive parking assist is

available.

unexpected accident may occur.

Magnifying function

●In the following situations, the

magnified display will be can-

celed automatically:

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 7 mph (12 km/h) or higher.

• The intuitive parking assist is

unavailable.

If displayed objects are too

small to see clearly when the

panoramic view is displayed, the

area around any of the 4 cor-

ners of the vehicle can be mag-

nified.

●When the display is magnified, the

guide lines will not be displayed.

Magnifying the display

Customizing the pan-

oramic view monitor

1 Turn the intuitive parking

assist on.

The color of the vehicle dis-

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played on the panoramic view

3 Select the desired color.

monitor can be changed.

Changing the body color

displayed in the pan-

oramic view monitor

1 Display the moving view/see-

through view screen.

(P.318)

A

Displays the next page

2 Select

.

Panoramic view monitor precautions

Area displayed on screen

4

Area of image of panoramic view

The panoramic view monitor displays an image of the surrounding

view of the vehicle.

Since the panoramic view processes and displays images based on

flat road surfaces, it cannot depict the position of three-dimension

objects (such as vehicle bumpers, etc.) that are in positions higher

than the surface of the road. Even if there is room between the bum-

pers of the vehicles and it seems not likely to collide in the image, in

reality, the both vehicles are on a collision course.

Check the safety of the surroundings directly.

A

Objects located in the shaded areas will not be displayed on the

screen.

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A

Parts of objects which extend above a certain height cannot be

displayed on the screen.

●As the images obtained from four cameras are processed and displayed

on the standard of a flat road surface; the panoramic view/moving

view/see through view may be displayed as follows.

• Objects may look collapsed; thinner or bigger than usual.

• An object with a higher position than the road surface may look farther

away than it actually is or may not appear at all.

• Tall objects may appear protruding from the non-displayed areas of the

image.

●Variations in the brightness of the image may appear for every camera.

●The displayed image may be shifted by inclination of the vehicle body,

change in vehicle height, etc., depending on the number of passengers,

amount of luggage, fuel quantity, etc.

●If the front doors or back door are not completely closed; neither the

image nor the guide lines are displayed.

●The position relations of the vehicle icon and the road surface or obstacle

may differ from the actual positions.

●The black areas of the vicinity of the vehicle icon are areas that are not

captured by the camera.

●Images like the following are combined, thus some areas may be difficult

to view.

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WARNING

●When a sensor indicator on the intuitive parking assist display illumi-

nates in red or a buzzer sounds continuously, be sure to check the area

around the vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until

safety has been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.

 Side view

Area of the image captured

by the camera

 Wide front view

4

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 Rear view

ners of the bumper will not be

displayed.

●Black masking is done for dis-

tance detection differences to the

front of the vehicle.

●The area covered by the camera

is limited. Objects which are close

to either corner of the bumper or

under the bumper cannot be seen

on the screen.

●The area displayed on the screen

may vary depending on vehicle

orientation or road conditions.

●The camera uses a special lens.

The distance in the image dis-

played on the screen will differ

from the actual distance.

The camera

The cameras for the panoramic

view monitor are located as

shown in the illustrations.

A

The area around both cor-

ners of the bumper will not be

displayed.

 Front camera

 Wide rear view

 Side cameras

A

The area around both cor-

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 Rear camera

NOTICE

●The panoramic view monitor

may not operate properly in the

following cases.

• If the camera is hit, the position

and mounting angle of the cam-

era may change.

• As the camera has a water

proof construction, do not

detach, disassemble or modify

it. This may cause incorrect

operation.

Using the camera

• When cleaning the camera lens,

flush the camera with a large

quantity of water and wipe it

with a soft and wet cloth.

Strongly rubbing the camera

lens may cause the camera lens

to be scratched and unable to

transmit a clear image.

If dirt or foreign matter (such as

water droplets, snow, mud, etc.)

is adhering to the camera, it

cannot transmit a clear image.

In this case, flush it with a large

quantity of water and wipe the

camera lens clean with a soft

and wet cloth.

4

• Do not allow an organic solvent,

car wax, window cleaner or a

glass coating to adhere to the

camera. If this happens, wipe it

off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rap-

idly, such as when hot water is

poured on the vehicle in cold

weather, the system may not

operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do

not apply intensive bursts of

water to the camera or camera

area. Doing so may result in the

camera malfunctioning.

●Do not expose the camera to

strong impacts as this could

cause a malfunction. If this hap-

pens, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

Difference between the

screen and the actual road

 The distance guide lines and

the vehicle width guide lines

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may not actually be parallel

with the dividing lines of the

parking space, even when

they appear to be so. Be sure

to check visually.

 The distances between the

vehicle width guide lines and

the left and right dividing lines

of the parking space may not

be equal, even when they

appear to be so. Be sure to

check visually.

 The distance guide lines give

a distance guide for flat road

surfaces. In any of the follow-

ing situations, there is a mar-

gin of error between the guide

lines on the screen and the

actual distance/course on the

road.

When the ground behind the

vehicle slopes down sharply

The distance guide lines will

appear to be farther from the

vehicle than the actual distance.

Because of this, objects will

appear to be closer than they

actually are. In the same way,

there will be a margin of error

between the guidelines and the

actual distance/course on the

road.

When the ground behind the

vehicle slopes up sharply

The distance guide lines will

appear to be closer to the vehi-

cle than the actual distance.

Because of this, objects will

appear to be farther away than

they actually are. In the same

way, there will be a margin of

error between the guidelines

and the actual distance/course

on the road.

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When any part of the vehicle

sags

When any part of the vehicle

sags due to the number of pas-

sengers or the distribution of the

load, there is a margin of error

between the guide lines on the

screen and the actual dis-

tance/course on the road.

4

A

A margin of error

Distortion of three-dimensional objects on the screen

When there are three-dimensional objects (such as vehicle bum-

pers, etc.) nearby in positions higher than the surface of the road,

take extra care when using the following.

Panoramic view display (including magnified display)

Since the panoramic view processes and displays images based on

flat road surfaces, it cannot depict the position of three-dimension

objects (such as vehicle bumpers, etc.) that are in positions higher

than the surface of the road. For example, even though it appears

that there is space between the bumpers of the two vehicles in the

illustration below and they are not likely to collide, in reality, a colli-

sion is about to occur.

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WARNING

●When a sensor indicator on the intuitive parking assist display illumi-

nates in red or a buzzer sounds continuously, be sure to check the area

around the vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until

safety has been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.

When approaching three-dimensional objects

The estimated course lines target flat surfaced objects (such as the

road). It is not possible to determine the position of three-dimen-

sional objects (such as vehicles) using the estimated course lines

and distance guide lines. When approaching a three-dimensional

object that extends outward (such as the flatbed of a truck), be care-

ful of the following.

WARNING

●When a sensor indicator on the intuitive parking assist display illumi-

nates in red or a buzzer sounds continuously, be sure to check the area

around the vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until

safety has been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.

the surface of the road. Even if

the bumpers of the vehicle is on

Estimated course lines

Since the estimated course line

is displayed for a flat road sur-

face, it cannot depict the posi-

tion of three-dimensional objects

(such as vehicle bumpers, etc.)

that are in positions higher than

the outside of the estimated

course line in the image, in real-

ity, the vehicles are on a colli-

sion course.

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4

Visually check the surroundings

and the area behind the vehicle.

In the case shown below, the

truck appears to be outside of

the estimated course lines and

the vehicle does not look as if it

hits the truck. However, the rear

body of the truck may actually

cross over the estimated course

lines. In reality if you back up as

guided by the estimated course

lines, the vehicle may hit the

truck.

A

Estimated course line

Three-dimensional objects

(such as the overhang of a wall

or loading platform of a truck) in

high positions may not be pro-

jected on the screen. Check the

safety of the surroundings

directly.

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A

up to point

, you will hit the

truck. On the screen, it appears

A

C

that

is closest and

is far-

thest away. However, in reality,

A

C

the distance to

and

is the

B

A

same, and

is farther than

C

and

.

A

Estimated course lines

Distance guide lines

Visually check the surroundings

and the area behind the vehicle.

On the screen, it appears that a

B

truck is parking at point

.

However, in reality if you back

Things you should know

If you notice any symptoms

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause

and the solution, and re-check.

If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

 The vehicle is in a

dark area

 The temperature

around the lens is

either high or low

Back up while visually

checking the vehicle’s

 The outside tempera- surroundings. (Use the

ture is low monitor again once con-

 There are water drop- ditions have been

lets on the camera improved.)

The image is difficult to  It is raining or humid The procedure for

see

 Foreign matter (mud, adjusting the picture

etc.) is adhering to the quality of the pan-

camera

oramic view monitor

 Sunlight or headlights system is the same as

are shining directly

into the camera

the procedure for

adjusting the screen dis-

4

 The vehicle is under play. (P.388)

fluorescent lights,

sodium lights, mer-

cury lights, etc.

Flush the camera with a

Dirt or foreign matter

(such as water drop-

lets, snow, mud, etc.) is

adhering to the camera.

large quantity of water

and wipe the camera

lens clean with a soft

and wet cloth.

The image is blurry

The camera or sur-

rounding area has

received a strong

impact.

Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

The image is out of

alignment

Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

The camera position is

out of alignment.

 The vehicle is tilted.

(There is a heavy load these causes, it does

on the vehicle, tire not indicate a malfunc-

If this happens due to

The guide lines are very

far out of alignment

pressure is low due to tion.

a tire puncture, etc.) Back up while visually

 The vehicle is used on checking the vehicle’s

an incline.

surroundings.

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Symptom

The estimated course

lines move even though in the signals being out-

the steering wheel is

straight

Likely cause

Solution

There is a malfunction

Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

put by the steering sen-

sor.

Close the back door.

If this does not resolve

The back door is open. the symptom, have the

vehicle inspected by

Guide lines are not dis-

played

your Toyota dealer.

 Battery has been rein-

stalled.

 The steering wheel

has been moved while

the battery was being

reinstalled.

Have the vehicle

The estimated course

lines are not displayed

 Battery power is low. inspected by your Toy-

 The steering sensor ota dealer.

has been reinstalled.

 There is a malfunction

in the signals being

output by the steering

sensor.

The panoramic view dis-

play cannot be magni-

fied

Follow the correction

The intuitive parking

procedures for malfunc-

assist may be malfunc-

tions of the intuitive

The see-through

view/moving view can-

not be displayed

tioning or dirty.

parking assist. (P.270)

Product license

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*

■ When the brake hold sys-

Stop & Start system

tem is operating

*

: If equipped

 When the engine is stopped

by the Stop & Start system, if

the brake pedal is released

the engine will remain

stopped.

The Stop & Start system

stops and starts the engine

according to brake pedal or

shift lever operation when

the vehicle is stopped, such

as at a stoplight, intersec-

tion, etc., in order to

improve fuel economy and

reduce noise pollution

caused by the engine idling.

 If the accelerator pedal is

depressed while the engine is

stopped by the Stop & Start

system, the engine will

restart.

 While the engine is stopped

by the Stop & Start system, if

the engine is restarted, the

brake hold system will con-

tinue to apply the brakes,

Stop & Start system oper-

ation

4

■ Stopping the engine

unless the operation condi-

tions of the brake hold system

are no longer met. (P.206)

While driving with the D shift

position selected, depress the

brake pedal and stop the vehi-

cle. The engine will stop auto-

matically.

■ When the dynamic radar

cruise control with full-

speed range is operating

When the engine stops, the Stop &

Start indicator will illuminate.

 When the vehicle is stopped

by the dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range,

the engine will stop automati-

cally even though the brake

pedal is not depressed.

 When the preceding vehicle

starts off, the engine will

restart automatically.

 If the engine is restarted by

the Stop & Start system while

the vehicle is stopped by the

dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range, the

■ Restarting the engine

Release the brake pedal. The

engine will start automatically.

When the engine starts, the Stop &

Start indicator will turn off.

vehicle will remain stopped.

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the maintained brake force is

automatically canceled.

Disabling the Stop & Start

system

 This function operates on flat

surfaces as well as steep

inclines.

Press the Stop & Start cancel

switch to disable the Stop &

Start system.

The Stop & Start cancel indica-

tor will illuminate.

 Sound may be generated

from the brake system, but

this does not indicate a mal-

function.

Pressing the switch again will

enable the Stop & Start system and

the Stop & Start cancel indicator will

turn off.

 Brake pedal response may

change and vibration may

occur, but this does not indi-

cate a malfunction.

■Points for use

●If the engine switch is pressed

when the engine is stopped by the

Stop & Start system, the engine

will not be able to be restarted by

the automatic engine start func-

tion. In this case, restart the

engine using the normal engine

starting procedure. (P.193, 194)

■Automatic enabling of the Stop

& Start system

●When the engine is being

restarted by the Stop & Start sys-

tem, the power outlets may be

temporarily unusable, but this

does not indicate a malfunction.

If the Stop & Start system is dis-

abled using the Stop & Start cancel

switch, it will be automatically re-

enabled once the engine switch is

turned off and then the engine is

started.

●Installation and removal of electri-

cal components and wireless

devices may affect the Stop &

Start system. Contact your Toyota

dealer for details.

Hill-start assist control

●When stopping the vehicle for a

longer period of time, turn the

engine switch off to stop the

engine completely.

When the engine is stopped by

the Stop & Start system when

the vehicle is on an incline,

when the brake pedal is

released, brake force is tempo-

rarily maintained to prevent the

vehicle from rolling backwards

before the engine is restarted

and drive force is generated.

When drive force is generated,

●When the engine is restarted by

the Stop & Start system, the steer-

ing wheel may temporarily feel

heavy.

■Operating conditions

●The Stop & Start system is opera-

tional when all of the following

conditions are met:

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• The vehicle has been driven a cer-

tain amount of time.

perature is extremely low or high.

• When the vehicle is stopped on a

steep incline.

• The brake pedal is being

depressed firmly. (except when

the vehicle is stopped by the

dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range when in vehicle-

to-vehicle distance control mode)

• The D shift position is selected.

• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

• The driver’s door is closed.

• The selected driving mode is nor-

mal or Eco drive mode.

• When the steering wheel is being

operated.

• When the vehicle is being driven

in a high altitude area.

• When the battery fluid tempera-

ture is extremely low or high.

• For a while after the battery termi-

nals have been disconnected and

reconnected.

●When the engine is stopped by

the Stop & Start system, the

engine will be restarted automati-

cally if any of the following condi-

tions are met:

(To enable the engine to be

stopped by the Stop & Start sys-

tem again, drive the vehicle.)

• The air conditioning system is

turned on. (vehicles without a

manual air conditioning system)

• The windshield defogger is turned

on. (vehicles without a manual air

conditioning system)

• The shift lever is shifted from D.

• The driver’s seat belt is unfas-

tened.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The driving mode is changed from

normal or Eco drive mode to

another mode.

• The driving mode is changed to

snow mode (AWD models).

• Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode

is selected for Multi-terrain Select

(AWD models).

• The Stop & Start cancel switch is

pressed.

• The steering wheel is operated.

• The accelerator pedal is

depressed.

• The vehicle starts to roll on an

incline.

• The selected driving mode is not

snow mode (AWD models).

• Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode

is not selected for Multi-terrain

Select (AWD models).

• The windshield defogger is off.

(vehicles without a manual air

conditioning system)

4

• The accelerator pedal is not being

depressed.

• The engine is adequately warmed

up.

• The outside temperature is 23°F (-

5°C) or higher.

• The hood is closed. (P.348)

●In the following situations, the

engine may not be stopped by the

Stop & Start system. This is not a

malfunction of the Stop & Start

system.

• When the air conditioning system

is being used.

• When the battery is undergoing a

periodic recharge.

• When the battery is not sufficiently

charged, such as if the vehicle

has been parked for a long time

and the battery charge has

decreased, the electric load is

large, the battery fluid tempera-

ture is excessively low or the bat-

tery has deteriorated.

• When the brake booster vacuum

is low.

●When the engine is stopped by

the Stop & Start system, the

engine may restart automatically

in the following situations: (To

enable the engine to be stopped

by the Stop & Start system again,

drive the vehicle.)

• When the elapsed time since the

engine was restarted is short.

• When the vehicle is stopped fre-

quently, such as when in a traffic

jam.

• When the engine coolant tem-

perature or transmission fluid tem-

• When the brake pedal is pumped

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or strongly depressed.

tioning system:

• When the air conditioning system

is being used.

If the idling stop time setting is set

to “Extended”, change it to “Stan-

dard”. If an odor is emitted when

the idling stop time setting is set to

“Standard”, press the Stop & Start

cancel switch to deactivate the

Stop & Start system.

• When a switch of the air condition-

ing system is operated (windshield

defogger switch, etc.).

• If the battery charge becomes low.

■When the hood is opened

• Vehicles with an automatic air

conditioning system:

Press the Stop & Start cancel

switch to deactivate the Stop &

Start system.

●If the hood is opened while the

engine is stopped by the Stop &

Start system, the engine will stall

and will not be able to be restarted

by the automatic engine start

function. In this case, restart the

engine using the normal engine

starting procedure. (P.193, 194)

■Changing the idling stop time

with the air conditioning system

on

The length of time the Stop & Start

system will operate when the air

conditioning system is on can be

●If the hood is closed after the

engine is started with the hood

open, the Stop & Start system will

not operate. Close the hood, turn

the engine switch off, wait 30 sec-

onds or more, and then start the

engine.

changed in

of the multi-informa-

tion display (P.94). (The length of

time the Stop & Start system will

operate when the air conditioning

system is off cannot be changed.)

■Air conditioning system opera-

tion while the engine is stopped

by the Stop & Start system

■Displaying the Stop & Start sys-

tem status

Vehicles with an automatic air con-

ditioning system: When the air con-

ditioning is in automatic mode and

the engine is stopped by the Stop &

Start system, the fan may operate at

a low speed in order to prevent the

temperature in the cabin from

increasing or decreasing or may be

stopped.

After Start:

Displays the cumulative time that

the engine is stopped by the Stop &

Start system from when the engine

is started until the engine is

stopped.

This item is reset each time the

engine stops.

To prioritize air conditioning system

performance when the vehicle is

stopped, disable the Stop & Start

system by pressing the Stop & Start

cancel switch.

■Multi-information display mes-

sages

If the following situations,

●If the windshield is fogged up

and a message may be displayed

on the multi-information display.

Turn the windshield defogger on.

(P.511, 517)

If the windshield fogs up frequently,

press the Stop & Start cancel switch

to disable the Stop & Start system.

●When the engine cannot be

stopped by the Stop & Start sys-

tem

“Press Brake More to Acti-

vate”

●If an odor is emitted from the air

conditioning system

• Vehicles with a manual air condi-

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• The brake pedal is not sufficiently

depressed.

switch off, wait for 30 seconds or

more, and then start the engine.

 If the brake pedal is depressed

further, the system will operate.

“In Preparation”

• The vehicle is being driven in a

high altitude area.

“Non-Dedicated Battery”

• The brake booster vacuum is low.

• A battery not designed for use

with a Stop & Start system may

have been installed.

 When the brake booster vacuum

reaches a predetermined level, the

system will be enabled.

 Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

“For Climate Control”

“Battery Charging”

• The air conditioning system is

being used when the ambient

temperature is high or low.

• The battery charge may be low.

 Stopping of the engine is tempo-

rarily prohibited to prioritize charging

of the battery. After the engine runs

for a certain amount of time, the sys-

tem will be enabled.

• A refresh charge may be occur-

ring (Examples: For a while after

the battery terminals have been

disconnected and reconnected.

For a while after the battery has

been replaced. etc.)

If the difference between the set

temperature and cabin temperature

becomes small, the system will be

enabled.

4

• The windshield defogger is on.

●When the engine automatically

restarts while stopped by the Stop

& Start system

“In Preparation”

 After a refresh charge for up to

an hour completes, the system can

be operated.

• The brake pedal has been

depressed further or pumped.

 The system will be enabled after

the engine runs and the brake

booster vacuum reaches a predeter-

mined level.

• If displayed continuously for a

long time (more than an hour)

 The battery may be deteriorated.

Contact your Toyota dealer for

details.

“For Climate Control”

“Stop & Start System

Unavailable”

• The Stop & Start system is tempo-

rarily disabled.

• The air conditioning system has

been turned on or is being used.

• The windshield defogger has

been turned on.

 Allow the engine to run for some

time.

“Battery Charging”

• The engine may have been

started with the hood open.

• The battery charge may be low.

The system will be enabled after

the engine runs to sufficiently

 Close the hood, turn the engine

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charge the battery.

WARNING

■When the buzzer sounds

■When the Stop & Start system

If the driver’s door is opened when

the engine is stopped by the Stop &

Start system and the shift lever is in

D, a buzzer will sound and the Stop

& Start system indicator will flash. To

stop the buzzer, close the driver’s

door.

is operating

Make sure to disable the Stop &

Start system while the vehicle is in

a poorly ventilated area.

If not disabled, the engine may be

automatically restarted unexpect-

edly, causing exhaust gases to

collect and enter the vehicle, pos-

sibly resulting in death or a seri-

ous health hazard.

■The Stop & Start system protec-

tion function

●When the volume of the audio

system is excessively high, sound

output from the audio system may

suddenly be cut off in order to

reduce battery consumption. To

prevent the audio system from

being cut off, keep the volume of

audio system at a moderate level.

If the audio system has been cut

off, turn the engine switch off, wait

for 3 seconds or more and then

turn it to ACC or ON to re-enable

the audio system.

●Do not leave the vehicle while

the engine is stopped by the

Stop & Start system (while the

Stop & Start indicator is on). An

accident may occur due to the

automatic engine start function.

●Depress the brake pedal and

apply the parking brake when

necessary while the engine is

stopped by the Stop & Start sys-

tem (while the Stop & Start indi-

cator is on).

●The audio system may not be acti-

vated if the battery terminals are

disconnected and then recon-

nected. If this occurs, turn the

engine switch off and then repeat

the following operation twice to

activate the audio system nor-

mally.

NOTICE

■To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

If any of the following situations

occur, the Stop & Start system

may not operate correctly. Have

your vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

• Turn the engine switch to ON and

then to off.

■Replacing the battery

P.657

●While the driver’s seat belt is

fastened, the driver’s and front

passenger’s seat belt reminder

light flashes.

■If the Stop & Start cancel indica-

tor flashes continuously

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

●Even though the driver’s seat

belt is not fastened, the driver’s

and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light does not illumi-

nate.

■If “Stop & Start System Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

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Driving mode select

sw itch

NOTICE

●Even though the driver’s door is

closed, the open door warning

light is illuminated or the interior

light is illuminated when the

interior light switch is in the door

position.

The driving modes can be

selected to suit the driving

and usage conditions.

●Even though the driver’s door is

open, the open door warning

light does not illuminate or the

interior light does not illuminate

when the interior light switch is

in the door position.

Selecting a driving mode

■ FF vehicles/Dynamic

Torque Control AWD vehi-

cles

4

1 Eco drive mode

Suitable for driving to improve fuel

economy by more smoothly gener-

ating torque in response to acceler-

ator pedal operations compared to

normal mode and restraining air

conditioning system operations

(heating/cooling).

When the switch is pressed while

not in Eco drive mode, the system

switches to Eco drive mode and the

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Eco drive mode indicator illumi-

nates on the multi-information dis-

play.

economy by more smoothly gener-

ating torque in response to acceler-

ator pedal operations compared to

normal mode and restraining air

conditioning system operations

(heating/cooling).

2 Normal mode

Suitable for normal driving.

The driving mode returns to normal

mode if the switch is pressed while

in Eco drive mode or sport mode.

When the switch is pressed while

not in Eco drive mode, the system

switches to Eco drive mode and the

Eco drive mode indicator illumi-

nates on the multi-information dis-

play.

3 Sport mode

Controls the steering feeling and

engine to create an acceleration

response that is suitable for sporty

driving. Suitable for when crisp

handling is desired, such as when

driving on mountainous roads.

2 Normal mode

Suitable for normal driving.

The driving mode returns to normal

mode if the switch is pressed while

in Eco drive mode or sport mode.

When the switch is pressed while

not in sport mode, the system

switches to sport mode and the

sport mode indicator illuminates on

the multi-information display.

3 Sport mode

Controls the steering feeling and

engine to create an acceleration

response that is suitable for sporty

driving. Suitable for when crisp

handling is desired, such as when

driving on mountainous roads.

■ Dynamic Torque Vectoring

AWD vehicles

When the switch is pressed while

not in sport mode, the system

switches to sport mode and the

sport mode indicator illuminates on

the multi-information display.

■When changing to a driving

mode other than normal mode

●The background color of the multi-

information display changes

according to the selected driving

mode.

●When the speedometer is set to

analog display, the speedometer

display color also changes. (For

vehicles with the 7-inch multi-

information display only)

●Switches to AWD control suitable

for the selected mode. (For

Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD

vehicles only)

1 Eco drive mode

Suitable for driving to improve fuel

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■Air conditioning system opera-

Multi-terrain Select

(AWD vehicles)

tion in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling

operations and the fan speed is con-

trolled to improve fuel efficiency.

Perform the following procedures to

increase the air conditioning perfor-

mance.

When driving over muddy,

sandy or rough road sur-

faces, Multi-terrain Select

selects a suitable driving

mode to switch AWD, brake

and drive force control to

perform control suitable for

the road condition.

●Vehicles with automatic air condi-

tioning system: Turn eco air condi-

tioning mode off (P.516)

●Adjust the fan speed (P.510,

516)

●Cancel Eco drive mode

■Canceling a driving mode

WARNING

●Sport mode is automatically can-

celed and the driving mode

returns to normal mode when the

engine switch is turned off.

■Before using Multi-terrain

Select

4

Make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions. Failure to

observe these precautions may

result in an unexpected accident.

●Normal mode and Eco drive mode

are not canceled until another

driving mode is selected. (Even if

the engine switch is turned off,

normal mode and Eco drive mode

will not be automatically can-

celed.)

●Check that the Mud & Sand and

Rock & Dirt indicators are illumi-

nated before driving. Multi-ter-

rain Select will not operate

when the indicators are off.

●Do not rely solely upon the

Multi-terrain Select. This func-

tion is not intended to expand

the limits of the vehicle. If the

system is continuously used for

a long period of time, the load

on related parts increases and

the system may be unable to

operate normally, which may

lead to an accident. Thoroughly

check the road conditions and

driving route before driving, and

drive with caution.

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Changing the mode

WARNING

●The road conditions listed in

“Guidelines for selecting each

mode” are for reference only.

There is a chance that the func-

tion may not be the most appro-

priate in terms of road

■ Dynamic Torque Control

AWD vehicles

conditions such as pitch, slip-

periness, undulation, etc. Thor-

oughly check the road

conditions before driving.

Guidelines for selecting

each mode

Control that is suitable for the

following road conditions can be

performed by switching to either

of the two modes. Select a

mode that is appropriate for the

road condition.

■ Mud & Sand mode

1 Mud & Sand mode

Suitable for driving on roads

with increased driving resis-

tance such as sandy roads,

muddy roads, etc.

When the switch is pressed while

not in Mud & Sand mode, the sys-

tem switches to Mud & Sand mode

and the Mud & Sand mode indica-

tor, VSC OFF indicator (P.79) and

PCS warning light (P.77) illumi-

nate on the multi-information dis-

play or the instrument cluster.

■ Rock & Dirt mode

Suitable for driving in bumpy

road conditions, such as on

unpaved forest roads.

2 Normal mode

Mode that performs AWD, brake

and drive force control suitable for

driving on general roads. Use nor-

mal mode when not driving off-

road.

The driving mode returns to normal

mode if the switch is pressed while

in Mud & Sand mode or Rock & Dirt

mode.

3 Rock & Dirt mode

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When the switch is pressed while

not in Rock & Dirt mode, the sys-

tem switches to Rock & Dirt mode

and the Rock & Dirt mode indicator

illuminates on the multi-information

display.

mode if the switch is pressed while

in Mud & Sand mode or Rock & Dirt

mode.

3 Rock & Dirt mode

When the switch is turned to the

right while not in Rock & Dirt mode,

the system switches to Rock & Dirt

mode and the Rock & Dirt mode

indicator illuminates on the multi-

information display.

■ Dynamic Torque Vectoring

AWD vehicles

■Multi-terrain Select

●Multi-terrain Select is intended for

use when driving on rough roads.

Drive in normal mode during nor-

mal driving.

●The Mud & Sand and Rock & Dirt

modes control the vehicle so that

it can maximize the drive force

and improve drivability on rough

roads. As a result, fuel efficiency

may diminish when compared to

driving in normal mode.

4

■If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt

mode is selected

●The background of the multi-infor-

mation display will change follow-

ing the Multi-terrain Select mode.

1 Mud & Sand mode

●The AWD operation status display

will automatically switch on the

multi-information display.

When the switch is turned to the left

while not in Mud & Sand mode, the

system switches to Mud & Sand

mode and the Mud & Sand mode

indicator, VSC OFF indicator

(P.79) and PCS warning light

(P.77) illuminate on the multi-

information display or the instru-

ment cluster.

●The color of the switch will change

following the Multi-terrain Select

mode. (For Dynamic Torque Vec-

toring AWD vehicles only)

■AWD control for Mud & Sand

and Rock & Dirt modes

If the vehicle speed exceeds the

speeds listed below, 4WD control is

performed similar to that performed

in Normal mode, even if Mud &

Sand or Rock & Dirt mode is

selected.

2 Normal mode

Mode that performs AWD, brake

and drive force control suitable for

driving on general roads. Use nor-

mal mode when not driving off-

road.

●Mud & Sand mode: Vehicle speed

is approximately 40 km/h (25

mph) or more

●Rock & Dirt mode: Vehicle speed

The driving mode returns to normal

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is approximately 25 km/h (16

tions.

mph) or more

●Vibrations may be felt throughout

the vehicle or steering wheel

If the vehicle speed drops below the

above speeds, the system automati-

cally switches to the 4WD control

suitable for each mode.

●Operating noise may be heard

from the engine compartment

■When an inspection at your

Toyota dealer is necessary

■When Multi-terrain Select brake

control temporarily stops oper-

ating

In the following situations, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer immediately.

If Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode

is continuously used for a long

period of time, the brakes may over-

heat, and Multi-terrain Select brake

control may temporarily stop operat-

ing.

●When the slip indicator light illumi-

nates while Mud & Sand or Rock

& Dirt mode is selected

●When the indicator for each mode

does not illuminate even though

Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode

is selected

●At this time, the buzzer sounds

intermittently and “Traction Con-

trol Turned OFF” is displayed on

the multi-information display.

●If Multi-terrain Select brake control

stops operating, stop the vehicle

in a safe location as soon as pos-

*

sible and wait until the system

temperature decreases. Once the

display message on the multi-

information display turns off, the

brake control returns to normal.

Note that normal driving is still

possible even when Multi-terrain

Select brake control is not operat-

ing.

*

: After stopping the vehicle, do not

stop the engine until the display

message has turned off.

■When Mud & Sand or Rock &

Dirt mode is canceled

In the following situations, Mud &

Sand mode or Rock & Dirt mode are

automatically canceled even if they

are selected.

●When the driving mode is

changed (P.351)

●When the engine switch is turned

off

■Driving in Mud & Sand or Rock

& Dirt mode

The following types of situations

may occur, but they are not malfunc-

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When the switch is pressed again,

the snow mode indicator turns off.

Snow mode sw itch

(AWD vehicles)

Snow mode can be selected

to suit the conditions when

driving on slippery road sur-

faces, such as on snow.

System operation

■ Dynamic Torque Control

AWD vehicles

Press the snow mode switch.

When the switch is pressed, the

system switches to snow mode and

the snow mode indicator illuminates

on the multi-information display.

4

■When changing to snow mode

The background of the multi-infor-

mation display changes.

When the switch is pressed again,

the snow mode indicator turns off.

■Canceling the snow mode

Snow mode is automatically can-

celed when the engine switch is

turned off or Mud & Sand or Rock &

Dirt mode is selected for Multi-ter-

rain Select.

■ Dynamic Torque Vectoring

AWD vehicles

Press the snow mode switch.

When the switch is pressed, the

system switches to snow mode and

the snow mode indicator illuminates

on the multi-information display.

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Downhill assist con-

*

trol system

*

: If equipped

The downhill assist control

system helps to prevent

excessive speed on steep

downhill slopes.

The system will operate

when the vehicle is traveling

under 25 km/h (15 mph) with

the accelerator and brake

pedals released.

Turning off the system

Press the “DAC” switch while

the system is in operation.

The downhill assist control system

indicator will flash as the system

gradually ceases operation, and will

turn off when the system is fully off.

Press the “DAC” switch while the

downhill assist control system indi-

cator is flashing to start the system

again.

WARNING

■When using downhill assist

control system

Do not rely overmuch on the

downhill assist control system.

This function does not extend the

vehicle’s performance limitations.

Always thoroughly check the road

conditions, and drive safely.

■Operating tips

The system will operate when the

shift lever is in D or 1 range of S

mode or R.

System operation

Press the “DAC” switch.

■If the downhill assist control

system indicator flashes

The downhill assist control system

indicator will come on and the sys-

tem will operate.

●In the following situations, the indi-

cator flashes and the system will

not operate:

• The shift lever is in a position

other than D or 1 range of S mode

or R.

When the system is in operation,

the slip indicator light will flash, and

the stop lights/high mounted stop

lights will be lit. A sound may also

occur during the operation. This

does not indicate a malfunction.

• The accelerator or brake pedal is

depressed.

• The vehicle speed exceeds

approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).

• The brake system overheats.

●In the following situation, the indi-

cator flashes to alert the driver,

but the system will operate:

• The “DAC” switch is turned off

while the system is operating.

The system will gradually ceases

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operation. The indicator will flash

during operation, and then go off

when the system is fully off.

WARNING

■The system may not operate

on the following surfaces,

which may lead to an acci-

dent causing death or serious

injury

■When the downhill assist con-

trol system is operated continu-

ously

This may cause the brake actuator

to overheat. In this case, the down-

hill assist control system will stop

operating, a buzzer will sound and

the downhill assist control system

indicator will start flashing. Refrain

from using the system until the

●Slippery surfaces such as wet

or muddy roads

●Icy surface

●Unpaved roads

downhill assist control system indi-

cator stays on. (The vehicle can be

driven normally during this time.)

■Sounds and vibrations caused

by the downhill assist control

system

4

●A sound may be heard from the

engine compartment when the

engine is started or just after the

vehicle begins to move. This

sound does not indicate that a

malfunction has occurred in down-

hill assist control system.

●Either of the following conditions

may occur when the downhill

assist control system is operating.

None of these are indicators that a

malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard after

the vehicle comes to a stop.

■System malfunction

In the following cases, have your

vehicle checked by your Toyota

dealer.

●The downhill assist control system

indicator does not come on when

the engine switch is turned to ON.

●The downhill assist control system

indicator does not come on when

the “DAC” switch is pressed.

●The slip indicator light comes on.

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■ Enhanced VSC (Enhanced

Driving assist systems

Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of

the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.

To keep driving safety and

performance, the following

systems operate automati-

cally in response to various

driving situations. Be

aware, however, that these

systems are supplementary

and should not be relied

upon too heavily when oper-

ating the vehicle.

Helps to maintain directional

stability when swerving on slip-

pery road surfaces by con-

trolling steering performance.

■ Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer

sway by selectively applying

brake pressure for individual

wheels and reducing driving

torque when trailer sway is

detected.

Summary of the driving

assist systems

■ TRAC (Traction Control)

■ ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-

tem)

Helps to maintain drive power

and prevent the drive wheels

from spinning when starting the

vehicle or accelerating on slip-

pery roads

Helps to prevent wheel lock

when the brakes are applied

suddenly, or if the brakes are

applied while driving on a slip-

pery road surface

■ Active Cornering Assist

(ACA)

■ Brake assist

Helps to prevent the vehicle

from drifting to the outer side by

performing inner wheel brake

control when attempting to

accelerate while turning

Generates an increased level of

braking force after the brake

pedal is depressed when the

system detects a panic stop sit-

uation

■ Hill-start assist control

■ VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-

trol)

Helps to reduce the backward

movement of the vehicle when

starting on an uphill

Helps the driver to control skid-

ding when swerving suddenly or

turning on slippery road sur-

faces.

■ EPS (Electric Power Steer-

ing)

Employs an electric motor to

reduce the amount of effort

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needed to turn the steering

wheel

detects a collision and the sys-

tem operates, the brakes and

brake lights are automatically

controlled to reduce the vehicle

speed and help reduce the pos-

sibility of further damage due to

a secondary collision.

■ Dynamic Torque Control

AWD system (if equipped)

Automatically switches from

front-wheel drive to all-wheel

drive (AWD) according to the

driving conditions, helping to

ensure reliable handling and

stability. Examples of conditions

where the system will switch to

AWD are when cornering, going

uphill, starting off or accelerat-

ing, and when the road surface

is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.

■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer

Sway Control systems are oper-

ating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control systems are operating.

4

■ Dynamic Torque Vectoring

AWD system (if equipped)

Automatically switches from

front wheel drive to all-wheel

drive (AWD) according to the

driving conditions, helping to

ensure reliable handling and

stability. Examples of conditions

where the system will switch to

AWD are when cornering, going

uphill, starting off or accelerat-

ing, and when the road surface

is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.

■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

.

Also, when the vehicle is corner-

ing, the drive torque distribution

between the front and rear

wheels and between the rear left

and right wheels is precisely

controlled to improve drivability

and stability.

“Traction Control Turned OFF” will

be shown on the multi-information

display.

■ The Secondary Collision

Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor

Press

again to turn the system

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off in any of the following situations:

back on.

●The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

■Turning off the

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems

●The accelerator pedal is

depressed.

To turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control systems off, press and hold

●The parking brake is engaged.

●No more than 2 seconds have

elapsed after the brake pedal is

released.

for more than 3 seconds while

the vehicle is stopped.

■Sounds and vibrations caused

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC,

Trailer Sway Control, TRAC and

hill-start assist control systems

The VSC OFF indicator light will

come on and the “Traction Control

Turned OFF” will be shown on the

*

multi-information display.

●A sound may be heard from the

engine compartment when the

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the engine is started or

just after the vehicle begins to

move. This sound does not indi-

cate that a malfunction has

Press

back on.

*

again to turn the systems

: PCS will also be disabled (only

Pre-Collision warning is avail-

able). The PCS warning light will

come on and a message will be

displayed on the multi-information

display. (P.236)

occurred in any of these systems.

●Any of the following conditions

may occur when the above sys-

tems 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.

■When the message is dis-

played on the multi-information

display showing that TRAC has

been disabled even if

not been pressed

has

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If

the information continues to show,

contact your Toyota dealer.

■Operating conditions of hill-

start assist control

■Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the following four conditions

are met, the hill-start assist control

will operate:

When the Active Cornering Assist is

operated, operation sounds and

vibrations may be generated from

the brake system, but this is not a

malfunction.

●The shift lever is in a position

other than P or N (when starting

off forward/backward on an

upward incline).

■AWD system operation sounds

and vibrations when switching

between AWD and front wheel

drive

●The vehicle is stopped.

●The accelerator pedal is not

depressed.

When the vehicle switches from

AWD to front wheel drive and vice

versa, operation sounds and vibra-

tions may be generated, but this is

not a malfunction.

●The parking brake is not engaged.

■Automatic system cancelation

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn

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■EPS operation sound

while the vehicle is in motion. How-

ever, the system does not operate in

any of the following situations.

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring

sound) may be heard. This does not

indicate a malfunction.

●The vehicle speed is below 6 mph

(10 km/h)

●Components are damaged

■Automatic reactivation of

TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and

VSC systems

■Secondary Collision Brake

automatic cancellation

After turning the TRAC, Trailer

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

Sway Control and VSC systems off,

the systems will be automatically re-

enabled in the following situations:

●The vehicle speed drops below

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●When the engine switch is turned

off.

●A certain amount of time elapses

during operation

●If only the TRAC system is turned

off, the TRAC will turn on when

vehicle speed increases.

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic re-

enabling will not occur when vehi-

cle speed increases.

●The accelerator pedal is

depressed a large amount

4

■Operating conditions of Active

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●TRAC/VSC can operate

●The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●The brake pedal is released

■Reduced effectiveness of the

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is

frequent steering input over an

extended period of time. The steer-

ing 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.

■Secondary Collision Brake

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS

airbag sensor detects a collision

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■If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display

(AWD models)

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details/Actions

AWD system is overheating.

 Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the message

disappears.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the

“AWD System Over-

heated Switching to

2WD Mode”

*

engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-informa-

tion display turns off, there is no problem continu-

ing to drive.

If the message does not disappear, have your

vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive (AWD)

to front wheel drive due to overheating.

 Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the message

disappears.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the

“AWD System Over-

heated 2WD Mode

Engaged”

*

engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-informa-

tion display turns off, the AWD system returns to

normal.

If the message does not disappear, have your

vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-

ately.

“AWD System Malfunc-

tion 2WD Mode

Engaged Visit Your

Dealer”

A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.

 Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota

dealer immediately.

*

: After stopping the vehicle, do not stop the engine until the display mes-

sage has turned off.

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●When Active Cornering Assist

WARNING

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily

stop operating to ensure proper

operation of the brakes, TRAC

and VSC.

■The ABS does not operate

effectively when

●The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded

(such as excessively worn tires

on a snow covered road).

■Hill-start assist control does

not operate effectively when

●The vehicle hydroplanes while

driving at high speed on wet or

slick roads.

●Do not overly rely on hill-start

assist control. Hill-start assist

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and

roads covered with ice.

■Stopping distance when the

ABS is operating may exceed

that of normal conditions

●Unlike the parking brake, hill-

start assist control is not

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary 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 acci-

dent.

The ABS is not designed to

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

4

●When driving on dirt, gravel or

snow-covered roads

■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer

Sway Control is activated

●When driving with tire chains

The slip indicator light flashes.

Always drive carefully. Reckless

driving may cause an accident.

Exercise particular care when the

indicator light flashes.

●When driving over bumps in the

road

●When driving over roads with

potholes or uneven surfaces

■TRAC/VSC may not operate

■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer

Sway Control systems are

turned off

effectively when

Directional control and power may

not be achievable while driving on

slippery road surfaces, even if the

TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power

may be lost.

Be especially careful and drive at

a speed appropriate to the road

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn

the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems off unless necessary.

■Active Cornering Assist does

not operate effectively when

Trailer Sway Control is part of the

VSC system and will not operate

if VSC is turned off or experiences

a malfunction.

●Do not overly rely on Active

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate

effectively when accelerating

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

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■If trailer sway occurs

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

■Dynamic Torque Vectoring

AWD system (if equipped)

Failing to do so may cause death

or serious injury.

The cornering performance of the

newly developed AWD system

has been improved. However, do

not overly rely on the system and

drive with caution.

●Firmly grip the steering wheel.

Steer straight ahead. Do not try

to control trailer swaying by

turning the steering wheel.

■Replacing tires

●Begin releasing the accelerator

pedal immediately but very

gradually to reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not

apply vehicle brakes.

Make sure that all tires are of the

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern 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/Trailer

Sway Control systems will not

function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther information when replacing

tires or wheels.

If you make no extreme correction

with the steering or brakes, your

vehicle and trailer should stabi-

lize. (P.179)

■Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce

the possibility of further damage

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly

relying on the system may result

in death or serious injury.

■Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to

malfunction.

■Trailer Sway Control precau-

tion

The Trailer Sway Control system

is not able to reduce trailer sway

in all situations. Depending on

many factors such as the condi-

tions of the vehicle, trailer, road

surface and driving environment,

the Trailer Sway Control system

may not be effective. Refer to

your trailer owner’s manual for

information on how to tow your

trailer properly.

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4-6. Driving tips

4-6.Driving tips

●Maintain the recommended

level of air pressure.

Winter driving tips

●Do not drive in excess of 75

Carry out the necessary

preparations and inspec-

tions before driving the

vehicle in winter. Always

drive the vehicle in a man-

ner appropriate to the pre-

vailing weather conditions.

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

(except 235/55R19 tires)

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.

Pre-winter preparations

 Use fluids that are appropriate

to the prevailing outside tem-

peratures.

●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.

4

• Engine oil

• Engine coolant

• Washer fluid

●Avoid driving on bumpy road

surfaces or over potholes.

 Have a service technician

inspect the condition of the

battery.

●Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

 Have the vehicle fitted with

four snow tires or purchase a

set of tire chains for the front

●Slow down sufficiently before

entering a curve to ensure that

vehicle control is maintained.

tires.^*

●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist) system.

Ensure that all tires are the same

size and brand, and that chains

match the size of the tires.

*

NOTICE

: Tire chains cannot be mounted

on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.

■Repairing or replacing snow

tires (vehicles with tire pres-

sure warning system)

WARNING

Request repairs or replacement of

snow tires from your Toyota

dealer or legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and

attachment of snow tires affects

the operation of the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters.

■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 specified size.

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ting 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 dan-

gerous because it may cause

the vehicle to move unexpect-

edly, possibly leading to an

accident.

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 wind-

shield.

When the parking brake is in

automatic mode, release the

parking brake after shifting

the shift lever to P. (P.203)

 If the vehicle is left parked

with the brakes damp in cold

temperatures, there is a pos-

sibility of the brakes freezing.

 Check for and remove any

excess ice or snow that may

have accumulated on the

exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,

chassis, around the tires or on

the brakes.

 If the vehicle is parked without

setting the parking brake,

confirm that the shift lever

cannot be moved out of P^*

.

 Remove any snow or mud

from the bottom of your shoes

before getting in the vehicle.

*

: 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 vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota

dealer immediately.

When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly,

keep a safe distance between

you and the vehicle ahead, and

drive at a reduced speed suit-

able to road conditions.

When parking the vehicle

 Park the vehicle and move

the shift lever to P without set-

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instead.

WARNING

■When parking the vehicle

Regulations on the use of

tire chains (except

235/55R19 tires)

When parking the vehicle without

applying the parking brake, make

sure to chock the wheels. If you

do not chock the wheels, the vehi-

cle may move unexpectedly, pos-

sibly resulting in an accident.

Regulations regarding the use

of tire chains vary depending on

location and type of road.

Always check local regulations

before installing chains.

Selecting tire chains

 Vehicles without 235/55R19

tires

■Tire chain installation

Use the correct tire chain size

when mounting the tire chains.

Chain size is regulated for each

tire size.

Observe the following precautions

when installing and removing

chains:

4

●Install and remove tire chains in a

safe location.

●Install tire chains on the front tires

only. 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.

Side chain:

NOTICE

A

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

■Fitting tire chains (vehicles

with tire pressure warning

system)

B

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

C

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

The tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not function

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

Cross chain:

D

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

E

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

F

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

 Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used

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4-6. Driving tips

Utility vehicle precau-

tions

WARNING

■Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of

death, serious injury or damage to

your vehicle:

This vehicle belongs to the

utility vehicle class, which

has higher ground clear-

ance and narrower tread in

relation to the height of its

center of gravity to make it

capable of performing in a

wide variety of off-road

applications.

●In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more

likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Therefore, the

driver and all passengers

should always fasten their seat

belts.

●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle

correctly may result in loss of

control or vehicle rollover caus-

ing death or serious injury.

Utility vehicle feature

 Specific design characteris-

tics give it a higher center of

gravity than ordinary passen-

ger cars. This vehicle design

feature causes this type of

vehicle to be more likely to

rollover. And, utility vehicles

have a significantly higher

rollover rate than other types

of vehicles.

●Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier (if equipped) will

make the center of the vehicle

gravity higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp

turns, sudden braking or abrupt

maneuvers, otherwise it may

result in loss of control or vehi-

cle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly.

●Always slow down in gusty

crosswinds. Because of its pro-

file and higher center of gravity,

your vehicle is more sensitive to

side winds than an ordinary

passenger car. Slowing down

will allow you to have better

control.

 An advantage of the higher

ground clearance is a better

view of the road allowing you

to anticipate problems.

 It is not designed for corner-

ing at the same speeds as

ordinary passenger cars any

more than low-slung sports

cars are designed to perform

satisfactorily under off-road

conditions. Therefore, sharp

turns at excessive speeds

may cause the vehicle to roll-

over.

●Do not drive horizontally across

steep slopes. Driving straight up

or straight down is preferred.

Your vehicle (or any similar off-

road vehicle) can tip over side-

ways much more easily than

forward or backward.

Off-road driving

When driving your vehicle off-

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4-6. Driving tips

• State and Local Parks and Recre-

ation Departments

• State Motor Vehicle Bureau

• Recreational Vehicle Clubs

• U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of

Land Management

road, please observe the follow-

ing precautions to ensure your

driving enjoyment and to help

prevent the closure of areas to

off-road vehicles:

 Drive your vehicle only in

areas where off-road vehicles

are permitted to travel.

WARNING

■Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of

death, serious injury or damage to

your vehicle:

 Respect private property. Get

owner’s permission before

entering private property.

●Drive carefully when off the

road. Do not take unnecessary

risks by driving in dangerous

places.

 Do not enter areas that are

closed. Honor gates, barriers

and signs that restrict travel.

●Do not grip the steering wheel

spokes when driving off-road. A

bad bump could jerk the wheel

and injure your hands. Keep

both hands and especially your

thumbs on the outside of the

rim.

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 Stay on established roads.

When conditions are wet,

driving techniques should be

changed or travel delayed to

prevent damage to roads.

●Always check your brakes for

effectiveness immediately after

driving in sand, mud, water or

snow.

■Additional information for off-

road driving

 For owners in U.S. mainland,

Hawaii and Puerto Rico:

●After driving through tall grass,

mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc.,

check that there is no grass,

bush, paper, rags, stone, sand,

etc. adhering or trapped on the

underbody. Clear off any such

matter from the underbody. If

the vehicle is used with these

materials trapped or adhering to

the underbody, a breakdown or

fire could occur.

To obtain additional information per-

taining to driving your vehicle off-

road, consult the following organiza-

tions:

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WARNING

■Inspection after off-road driv-

ing

●When driving off-road or in rug-

ged terrain, do not drive at

excessive speeds, jump, make

sharp turns, strike objects, etc.

This may cause loss of control

or vehicle rollover causing

death or serious injury. You are

also risking expensive damage

to your vehicle’s suspension

and chassis.

●Sand and mud that has accu-

mulated around brake discs

may affect braking efficiency

and may damage brake system

components.

●Always perform a maintenance

inspection after each day of off-

road driving that has taken you

through rough terrain, sand,

mud, or water. For scheduled

maintenance information, refer

to the “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement”.

NOTICE

■To prevent the water damage

Take all necessary safety mea-

sures to ensure that water dam-

age to the engine or other

components does not occur.

●Water entering the engine air

intake will cause severe engine

damage.

●Water entering the automatic

transmission will cause deterio-

ration in shift quality, locking up

of your transmission accompa-

nied by vibration, and ultimately

damage.

●Water can wash the grease

from wheel bearings, causing

rusting and premature failure,

and may also enter the differen-

tials, transmission and transfer

case (AWD models), reducing

the gear oil’s lubricating quali-

ties.

■When you drive through

water

If driving through water, such as

when crossing shallow streams,

first check the depth of the water

and the bottom of the riverbed for

firmness. Drive slowly and avoid

deep water.

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