Driving -> Using the driving support systems for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Sixth Generation (2025-2026)

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4-5.Using the driving support systems  
software version of the system.  
Toyota Safety Sense  
*
3.0 software update  
■Precautions for use  
*
●Be aware that some functions  
may temporarily be disabled if a  
legal or safety related issue  
occurs.  
: If equipped  
It is necessary to enter a  
connected services con-  
tract, provided by Toyota, to  
use these functions. For  
details, contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
●If a connected services contract  
has not been entered or has  
expired, software updates will not  
be able to be performed wire-  
lessly.  
Checking your vehicle’s  
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0  
version  
WARNING  
■For safe use  
When the Toyota Safety Sense  
3.0 software is updated, the oper-  
ating methods of functions may  
change. Using this system without  
knowing the correct operating  
methods may lead to an accident  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
To access the appropriate  
Owner’s Manual, it is necessary  
to check the software version of  
the system and then visit the  
Owner’s Manual website.  
●Make sure to read the Digital  
Owner’s Manual which corre-  
sponds to the software version  
of the system, available at the  
Owner’s Manual website,  
■ Checking the version using  
Toyota App  
The software version of the sys-  
tem can be checked using Toy-  
ota App.  
before using this system.  
Content of the Toyota  
Safety Sense 3.0 Owner’s  
Manual  
This Owner’s Manual contains  
information for Ver. 2. For the  
latest information about the con-  
trols, use, warnings/precautions,  
etc. of each function of Toyota  
Safety Sense 3.0, refer to the  
Digital Owner’s Manual at the  
Owner’s Manual website.  
Before using this system, be  
sure to read the Owner’s Man-  
ual which corresponds to the  
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■ Selecting your vehicle’s Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 version  
1 Access the following URL using a computer or smartphone:  
Country Language  
URL  
QR code  
/  
resources/warranty-owners-manuals/  
manual?om=om35b85u.4runner.  
2025.2412.cv.vh  
U.S.A.  
English  
English  
French  
 
manual?om=om35b85u.4runner.  
2025.2412.cv.vh  
Canada  
 
manual?om=om35b85d.4runner.  
2025.2412.cv.vh  
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2 Select the file which includes the previously checked system ver-  
sion.  
■What can be checked using the  
Toyota APP  
Updating the software  
The following items can be checked  
If a software update is available,  
or performed.  
a notification will be displayed  
by Toyota APP. Follow the  
●Software version, update details,  
precautions, use methods, etc.  
instructions displayed on the  
screen.  
●Software update  
■Software update precautions  
●After a software update has been  
performed, it will not be possible  
to revert to a previous version.  
●Depending on the communication  
environment and the content of an  
update, a software update may  
take several hours. Although an  
update will be suspended when  
the engine switch is turned off, it  
will resume when the engine  
switch is changed back to ON.  
●Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 can still  
be used while a software update is  
being performed.  
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●If attention is necessary while  
Toyota Safety Sense  
3.0  
performing driving operations or  
a system malfunction occurs, a  
warning message or warning  
buzzer will be operated. If a  
warning message is displayed  
on the display, follow the  
The Toyota Safety Sense 3.0  
consists of the driving  
assist systems and contrib-  
utes to a safe and comfort-  
able driving experience:  
instructions displayed.  
●Depending on external noise,  
the volume of the audio system,  
etc. it may be difficult to hear the  
warning buzzer. Also, depend-  
ing on the road conditions, it  
may be difficult to recognize the  
operation of the system.  
WARNING  
■Toyota Safety Sense 3.0  
The Toyota Safety Sense 3.0  
operates under the assumption  
that the driver will drive safely,  
and is designed to help reduce  
the impact to the occupants in a  
collision and assist the driver  
under normal driving conditions.  
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 solely  
■When it is necessary to dis-  
able the system  
In the following situations, make  
sure to disable the system.  
Failure to do so may lead to the  
system not operating properly,  
possibly leading to an accident  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
●When the vehicle is tilted due to  
being overloaded or having a  
flat tire  
responsible for paying attention to  
the vehicle’s surroundings and  
driving safely.  
●When driving at extremely high  
speeds  
■For safe use  
●Do not overly rely on this sys-  
tem. The driver is solely respon-  
sible for paying attention to the  
vehicle’s surroundings and driv-  
ing safely. This system may not  
operate in all situations and pro-  
vided assistance is limited.  
●When towing another vehicle  
with the TDA (Trailer Driving  
Assist) (P.308) deactivated.  
●When the vehicle is being trans-  
ported by a truck, ship, train,  
etc.  
Over-reliance on this system to  
drive the vehicle safely may  
lead to an accident resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
●When the vehicle is raised on a  
lift and the tires are allowed to  
rotate freely  
●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  
●Do not attempt to test the oper-  
ation of the system, as it may  
not operate properly, possibly  
leading to an accident.  
●When the vehicle is driven in a  
sporty manner or off-road  
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■ LDA (Lane Departure Alert)  
P.275  
WARNING  
●When using an automatic car  
wash  
■ PDA (Proactive Driving  
Assist)  
●When a sensor is misaligned or  
deformed due to a strong  
impact being applied to the sen-  
sor or the area around the sen-  
sor  
P.281  
■ RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if  
equipped)  
●When accessories which  
obstruct a sensor or light are  
temporarily installed to the vehi-  
cle  
P.288  
■ Dynamic radar cruise con-  
trol  
●When a compact spare tire or  
tire chains are installed to the  
vehicle or an emergency tire  
puncture repair kit has been  
used  
P.290  
■ Cruise control  
P.301  
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●When the tires are excessively  
worn or the inflation pressure of  
the tires is low  
■ Emergency Driving Stop  
System  
P.305  
●When non-genuine Toyota sus-  
pension and/or tires other than  
the manufacturer specified size  
are installed. (P.257)  
Sensors used by Toyota  
Safety Sense 3.0  
●When the vehicle cannot be  
driven stably, due to a collision,  
malfunction, etc.  
Various sensors are used to  
obtain the necessary informa-  
tion for system operation.  
●When the vehicle is being  
driven on a slippery surface  
such as an icy road or a very  
wet road.  
■ Sensors which detect the  
surrounding conditions  
Front  
Driving assist systems  
■ AHB (Automatic High  
Beam)  
P.238  
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System)  
P.259  
■ LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)  
P.270  
Front radar sensor  
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Front camera  
Rear  
●Keep the radar sensors and  
radar sensor covers clean at all  
times.  
Clean the front of a radar sensor  
or the front or back of a radar sen-  
sor cover if it is dirty or covered  
with water droplets, snow, etc.  
When cleaning the radar sensor  
and radar sensor cover, use a soft  
cloth to remove dirt so as to not  
damage them.  
Rear side radar sensors  
WARNING  
■To prevent malfunction of the  
radar sensors  
Observe the following precau-  
tions. Failure to do so may lead to  
a radar sensor not operating prop-  
erly, possibly leading to an acci-  
dent resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
Radar sensor  
Radar sensor cover  
●Do not attach accessories,  
stickers (including transparent  
stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to  
a radar sensor or radar sensor  
cover and their surrounding  
area.  
●Do not subject a radar sensor or  
its surrounding area to impact.  
If a radar sensor, the front grille,  
or front bumper has been sub-  
jected to a impact, have the vehi-  
cle inspected by your Toyota  
dealer.  
●Do not disassemble the radar  
sensors.  
●Do not modify or paint the radar  
sensors or radar sensor cover,  
or replace them with anything  
other than Toyota genuine parts.  
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●Do not attach stickers (including  
transparent stickers) or other  
items to the area of the wind-  
shield in front of the front cam-  
era (shaded area in the  
WARNING  
●In the following situations, recal-  
ibration of the radar sensors will  
be necessary. For details, con-  
tact your Toyota dealer.  
illustration).  
• When a radar sensor is  
removed and installed, or  
replaced  
• When the front bumper or the  
front grille has been replaced  
■To prevent malfunction of the  
front camera  
Observe the following precau-  
tions.  
Approximately 1.6 in. (4 cm)  
Approximately 1.6 in. (4 cm)  
Failure to do so may lead to the  
front camera not operating prop-  
erly, possibly leading to an acci-  
dent resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
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●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.  
●Always keep the windshield  
clean.  
• If the windshield is dirty or cov-  
ered with an oily film, water  
droplets, snow, etc., clean the  
windshield.  
●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.  
• Even 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.  
●Do not attach window tint to the  
windshield.  
●Replace the windshield if it is  
damaged or cracked.  
• If the inner side of the wind-  
shield where the front camera is  
installed is dirty, contact your  
Toyota dealer  
If the windshield has been  
replaced, recalibration of the front  
camera will be necessary. For  
details, contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
●Do not allow liquids to contact  
the front camera.  
●Do not allow bright lights to  
shine into the front camera.  
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■Front camera installation area  
WARNING  
on the windshield  
●Do not damage the lens of the  
front camera or allow it to  
become dirty.  
If the system determines that the  
windshield may be fogged up, it  
will automatically operate the  
heater to defog the part of the  
windshield around the front cam-  
era. When cleaning, etc., be care-  
ful not to touch the area around  
the front camera until the wind-  
shield has cooled sufficiently, as  
touching it may cause burns.  
When cleaning the inside of the  
windshield, do not allow glass  
cleaner to contact the lens of the  
front camera. Do not touch the  
lens of the front camera.  
If the lens of the front camera is  
dirty or damaged, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
■Situations in which the sensors  
and the systems may not oper-  
ate properly  
●Do not subject the front camera  
to a strong impact.  
●When the height or inclination of  
the vehicle has been changed due  
to modifications (P.257)  
●Do not change the position or  
orientation of the front camera  
or remove it.  
●When the windshield is dirty,  
●Do not disassemble the front  
fogged up, cracked or damaged  
camera.  
●When the ambient temperature is  
high or low  
●Do not modify any parts around  
the front camera, such as the  
inside rear view mirror or ceil-  
ing.  
●When mud, water, snow, dead  
insects, foreign matter, etc., is  
attached to the front of the sensor  
●Do not attach accessories  
which may obstruct the front  
camera to the hood, front grille,  
or front bumper. For details,  
contact your Toyota dealer.  
●When in inclement weather such  
as heavy rain, fog, snow, or a  
sandstorm  
●When water, snow, dust, etc., is  
thrown up in front of the vehicle, or  
when driving through mist or  
smoke  
●If a surfboard or other long  
object is to be mounted on the  
roof, make sure that it will not  
obstruct the front camera.  
●When the headlights are not illu-  
minated while driving in the dark,  
such as at night or when in a tun-  
nel  
●Do not modify or change the  
headlights and other lights.  
●When the lens of a headlight is  
dirty and illumination is weak  
●When the headlights are mis-  
aligned  
●When a headlight is malfunction-  
ing  
●When the headlights of another  
vehicle, sunlight, or reflected light  
shines directly into the front cam-  
era  
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●When the brightness of the sur-  
rounding area changes suddenly  
●When driving near a TV tower,  
broadcasting station, electric  
power plant, radar equipped vehi-  
cles, etc., or other location where  
strong radio waves or electrical  
noise may be present  
●When a wiper blade is blocking  
the front camera  
●When a detectable vehicle is car-  
rying a load which protrudes from  
its cargo area  
●When in a location or near objects  
which strongly reflect radio waves,  
such as the following:  
• Tunnels  
• Truss bridges  
• Gravel roads  
• Rutted, snow-covered roads  
• Walls  
• Large trucks  
●When a detectable vehicle has lit-  
tle exposed metal, such as a vehi-  
cle which is partially covered with  
cloth, etc.  
●When a detectable vehicle is  
irregularly shaped, such as a trac-  
tor, sidecar, etc.  
• Manhole covers  
• Guardrail  
• Metal plates  
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●When the distance between the  
vehicle and a detectable vehicle  
has become extremely short  
●When near a step or protrusion  
●When a detectable vehicle is at an  
angle  
●When a detectable vehicle is nar-  
row, such as a small mobility vehi-  
cle  
●When snow, mud, etc. is attached  
to a detectable vehicle  
●When a detectable vehicle has a  
small front or rear end, such as an  
unloaded truck  
●When driving on the following  
kinds of roads:  
• Roads with sharp curves or wind-  
ing roads  
• Roads with changes in grade,  
such as sudden inclines or  
declines  
●When a detectable vehicle has a  
low front or rear end, such as a  
low bed trailer  
• Roads which is sloped to the left  
or right  
• Roads with deep ruts  
• Roads which are rough and  
unmaintained  
• Roads which frequently undulate  
or are bumpy  
●When the steering wheel is being  
operated frequently or suddenly  
●When a detectable vehicle has  
extremely high ground clearance  
●When the vehicle is not in a con-  
stant position within a lane  
●When parts related to this system,  
the brakes, etc. are cold or  
extremely hot, wet, etc.  
●When the wheels are misaligned  
●When driving on slick road sur-  
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faces, such as when it is covered  
with ice, snow, gravel, etc.  
■Changes in brake operation  
sound and pedal response  
●When the course of the vehicle  
differs from the shape of a curve  
●When the brakes have been oper-  
ated, brake operation sounds may  
be heard and the brake pedal  
response may change, but this  
does not indicate a malfunction.  
●When the vehicle speed is exces-  
sively high when entering a curve  
●When entering/exiting a parking  
lot, garage, car elevator, etc.  
●When the system is operating, the  
brake pedal may feel stiffer than  
expected or sink. In either situa-  
tion the brake pedal can be  
depressed further. Further  
depress the brake pedal as nec-  
essary.  
●When driving in a parking lot  
●When driving through an area  
where there are obstructions  
which may contact your vehicle,  
such as tall grass, tree branches,  
a curtain, etc.  
■Certification  
P.686  
●When driving in strong wind  
■Situations in which the lane  
may not be detected  
■When the SDM (Stabilizer with  
Disconnection Mechanism) (if  
equipped) is operating,  
(P.436)  
●When the lane is extremely wide  
or narrow  
Each function is limited as follows:  
●Immediately after changing lanes  
or passing through an intersection  
Function  
Status  
O
●When driving in a temporary lane  
or lane regulated by construction  
PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-  
tem)  
●When there are structures, pat-  
terns, shadows which are similar  
to lane lines in the surrounding  
(P.259)  
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)  
(P.270)  
●When there are multiple white  
lines for a lane line  
—
●When the lane lines are not clear  
or driving on a wet road surface  
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)  
(P.275)  
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●When a lane line is on a curb  
PDA (Proactive driving  
assist)  
(P.281)  
●When driving on a bright, reflec-  
tive road surface, such as con-  
crete  
*
2
■Situations in which some or all  
of the functions of the system  
cannot operate  
Dynamic radar cruise con-  
trol  
(P.290)  
O
●When a malfunction is detected in  
this system or a related system,  
such as the brakes, steering, etc.  
Emergency Driving Stop  
System  
—
(P.305)  
●When the VSC, TRAC, or other  
safety related system is operating  
Definition of symbols:  
O= Available,  
—= Not available  
●When the VSC, TRAC, or other  
safety related system is off  
*1  
:Alert is available only  
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*2  
:Partially unavailable  
The brake assist function operates,  
but the steering wheel assist func-  
tion does not.  
●When the SDM is operating, the  
following PDA functions will be  
disabled:  
• PDA-SA (Steering Assist) function  
• PDA-OAA (Obstacle Anticipation  
Assist) functions  
■When lift up  
When using a lift kit up to 4 in. (101 mm), including tire height.  
Toyota recommends the use of a Toyota genuine lift kit as a non-genuine lift  
kits may degrade system performance.  
Details are in the following table.  
Suspension variation  
Tire variation  
Description  
Toyota normal suspension  
The system will operate nor-  
mally if the settings comply  
with Toyota specifications. To  
verify the settings, visit a Toy-  
ota authorized service/repair  
facility.  
*1  
Toyota genuine 2.5 inch lift  
up kit (if equipped)  
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The system may not operate  
properly. Please see a Toyota  
authorized service/repair facil-  
ity to verify and change the set-  
tings.  
Toyota genuine 2.5 inch lift  
up kit (if equipped)  
*2  
*3  
*4  
This system is not designed to  
accommodate the configura-  
tion. Toyota highly recom-  
mends that modifications  
within this category not be  
done.  
Toyota normal suspension  
Toyota genuine 2.5 inch lift  
up kit (if equipped)  
Failure to observe this recom-  
mendation may cause the sys-  
tem to not operate properly  
which may lead to an accident.  
Modifications within this cate-  
gory require an authorized Toy-  
ota service/repair facility to  
disable the Toyota Safety  
Non-genuine lift up kit (if  
equipped)  
Any  
Sense 3.0 functions.  
However, this may also lead to  
the possibility of an accident.  
*1  
:Manufacturer specified tire sizes  
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*2  
:Tire sizes up to 3 inches plus the tire size specified by the manufacturer  
*3  
*4  
:Any size other than the manufacturer specified tire sizes.  
*2  
:Tire sizes exceeding the range specified in  
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PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-  
tem)  
WARNING  
■For safe use  
●Driving safely is solely the  
responsibility of the driver. Pay  
careful attention to the sur-  
rounding conditions in order to  
ensure safe driving.  
Never use the pre-collision sys-  
tem in place of normal braking  
operations. This system cannot  
help avoid or reduce the impact  
of a collision in every situation.  
Over-reliance on this system to  
drive the vehicle safely may  
lead to an accident resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
The pre-collision system  
uses sensors to detect  
objects (P.260) in the path  
of the vehicle. When the  
system determines that the  
possibility of a frontal colli-  
sion with a detectable  
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 possibility of a collision  
is extremely high, the  
●Although the pre-collision sys-  
tem is designed to help avoid or  
help reduce the impact of a col-  
lision, its effectiveness may  
change according to various  
conditions. Therefore, it may not  
always be able to achieve the  
same level of performance.  
Read the following items care-  
fully. Do not overly rely on this  
system and always drive care-  
fully.  
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brakes are automatically  
applied to help avoid the  
collision or help reduce the  
impact of the collision.  
• For safe use: P.250  
The pre-collision system can  
be disabled/enabled and the  
warning timing can be  
■When to disable the pre-colli-  
sion system  
When it is necessary to disable  
the system: P.250  
changed. (P.269)  
■When towing another vehicle  
P.308  
■When lift up  
P.257  
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Detectable objects  
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“Pre-Collision System”  
If the system determines that  
the accelerator pedal is strongly  
depressed, the following icon  
and message will be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
The system can detect the fol-  
lowing as detectable objects.  
(Detectable objects differ  
depending on the function.)  
Vehicles  
Bicycles*  
Pedestrians  
Motorcycles*  
Walls  
*
: Detected as a detectable object  
only when being ridden.  
“Accelerator Pedal is  
Pressed”  
System functions  
■ Pre-collision warning  
■ Pre-collision brake assist  
When the system determines  
that the possibility of a collision  
is high, a buzzer will sound and  
an icon and warning message  
will be displayed on the multi-  
information display to urge the  
driver to take evasive action.  
If the system determines that  
the possibility of a collision is  
high and the brake operation by  
the driver is insufficient, the  
braking power will be increased.  
■ Pre-collision brake control  
If the system determines that  
the possibility of a collision is  
extremely high, the brakes are  
automatically applied to help  
avoid the collision or reduce the  
impact of the collision.  
If the detectable object is a vehi-  
cle, there may be cases where  
moderate braking will be per-  
formed with the warning.  
■ Emergency steering assist  
If the system determines that  
the following conditions are met,  
assistance will be provided to  
help enhance vehicle stability  
and prevent lane departure.  
During assistance, in addition to  
the pre-collision warning, the fol-  
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lowing icon will be displayed on  
the multi-information display.  
The possibility of a collision is  
high  
There is sufficient space  
within the lane to perform  
evasive steering maneuvers  
The driver is operating the  
steering wheel  
When turning left/right and a  
pedestrian or bicycle is  
detected  
During assistance, the pre-colli-  
sion warning will operate and a  
message will be displayed to  
warn the driver.  
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■ Intersection collision avoid-  
ance support (crossing  
vehicles)  
■ Intersection collision avoid-  
ance support (left/right  
turn)  
At an intersection, etc., if the  
system determines that the pos-  
sibility of a collision with an  
approaching vehicle or motorcy-  
cle is high, the pre-collision  
warning and pre-collision brak-  
ing will operate.  
In situations such as the follow-  
ing, if the system determines  
that the possibility of a collision  
is high, the pre-collision warning  
and pre-collision braking will  
operate.  
Depending on the intersection,  
assistance may not operate cor-  
rectly.  
Depending on the intersection,  
assistance may not operate cor-  
rectly.  
When turning left/right at an  
intersection and crossing the  
path of an oncoming vehicle  
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Suspension system (P.431)  
controls the damping force of  
the shock absorbers to help  
maintain an appropriate vehicle  
posture.  
WARNING  
■Pre-collision braking  
●When the pre-collision braking  
function is operating, a large  
amount of braking force will be  
applied.  
■ Acceleration Suppression  
at Low Speed  
When driving at a low speed, if  
the accelerator pedal is strongly  
depressed and the system  
●The pre-collision braking func-  
tion is not designed to hold the  
vehicle stopped. If the vehicle is  
stopped by pre-collision brake  
control, the driver should oper-  
ate the brakes immediately as  
necessary.  
determines that there is a possi-  
bility of a collision, engine output  
will be restrained or the brakes  
will be applied weakly to restrict  
acceleration. During operation,  
a buzzer will sound and a warn-  
ing indicator and message will  
be displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display.  
●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.  
●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 brake control.  
■Acceleration Suppression at  
Low Speed  
“Accelerator Pedal is  
Pressed”  
If the steering wheel is being  
turned, the system may determine  
that the driver is taking evasive  
action and possibly prevent the  
Acceleration Suppression at Low  
Speed function from operating or  
possibly causing its operation to  
be canceled.  
■ Suspension control (vehi-  
cles with Adaptive Variable  
Suspension system)  
When the system determines  
that the possibility of a collision  
is high, the Adaptive Variable  
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WARNING  
■Emergency steering assist  
●The emergency steering assist  
will be canceled when the sys-  
tem determines that lane depar-  
ture prevention control has  
completed.  
●Depending on operations per-  
formed by the driver, emer-  
gency steering assist may not  
operate or operation may be  
canceled.  
• If the accelerator pedal is  
depressed strongly, the steering  
wheel is turned heavily, the  
brake pedal is depressed, or the  
turn signal lever is operated, the  
system may determine that the  
driver is taking evasive action  
and the emergency steering  
assist may not operate.  
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• While the emergency steering  
assist is operating, if the accel-  
erator pedal is depressed  
strongly, the steering wheel is  
turned heavily, or the brake  
pedal is depressed, the system  
may determine that the driver is  
taking evasive action and emer-  
gency steering assist operation  
may be canceled.  
• While the emergency steering  
assist is operating, if the steer-  
ing wheel is held or turned in the  
opposite direction of system  
operation, emergency steering  
assist operation will be can-  
celed.  
■Operating conditions of each function of the pre-collision system  
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-  
sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.  
However, the system will not operate in the following situations:  
●When the vehicle has not been driven a certain amount after a terminal of  
the battery has been disconnected and reconnected  
●When the shift lever is in R  
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The following are the operational speeds and cancelation conditions of each  
function:  
●Pre-collision warning  
Relative speed between  
Detectable objects  
Vehicle speed  
your vehicle and object  
Approximately 3 to 110 Approximately 3 to 110  
mph (5 to 180 km/h) mph (5 to 180 km/h)  
Approximately 20 to 110 Approximately 50 to 130  
Preceding vehicles,  
stopped vehicles  
Oncoming vehicles  
Bicycles  
mph (30 to 180 km/h)  
mph (80 to 220 km/h)  
Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Pedestrians  
Preceding motorcycles, Approximately 3 to 110 Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
stopped motorcycles  
mph (5 to 180 km/h)  
Approximately 20 to 110 Approximately 20 to 110  
mph (30 to 180 km/h)  
Oncoming motorcycles  
mph (30 to 180 km/h)  
While the pre-collision warning is operating, if the steering wheel is operated  
heavily or suddenly, the pre-collision warning may be canceled.  
●Pre-collision brake assist  
Relative speed between  
your vehicle and object  
Detectable objects  
Vehicle speed  
Preceding vehicles, Approximately 20 to 110 Approximately 7 to 110  
stopped vehicles  
Bicycles  
mph (30 to 180 km/h)  
Approximately 20 to 50 Approximately 20 to 50  
mph (30 to 80 km/h) mph (30 to 80 km/h)  
Approximately 20 to 50 Approximately 20 to 50  
mph (30 to 80 km/h) mph (30 to 80 km/h)  
mph (10 to 180 km/h)  
Pedestrians  
Preceding motorcycles, Approximately 20 to 110 Approximately 7 to 50  
stopped motorcycles mph (30 to 180 km/h) mph (10 to 80 km/h)  
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●Pre-collision braking  
Relative speed between  
your vehicle and object  
Detectable objects  
Vehicle speed  
Preceding vehicles,  
stopped vehicles  
Approximately 3 to 110 Approximately 3 to 110  
mph (5 to 180 km/h) mph (5 to 180 km/h)  
Approximately 20 to 110 Approximately 50 to 130  
mph (30 to 180 km/h)  
Oncoming vehicles  
Bicycles  
mph (80 to 220 km/h)  
Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Pedestrians  
Preceding motorcycles, Approximately 3 to 110 Approximately 3 to 50  
mph (5 to 180 km/h)  
stopped motorcycles  
mph (5 to 80 km/h)  
Approximately 20 to 110 Approximately 20 to 110  
mph (30 to 180 km/h)  
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Oncoming motorcycles  
mph (30 to 180 km/h)  
If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-  
ating, it will be canceled:  
• The accelerator pedal is strongly depressed  
• The steering wheel is operated heavily or suddenly  
●Emergency steering assist  
The emergency steering assist will not operate when the turn signal lights  
are flashing.  
The emergency steering assist will not operate when the VSC OFF indicator  
is illuminated.  
Relative speed between  
your vehicle and object  
Detectable objects  
Vehicle speed  
Preceding vehicles,  
stopped vehicles, bicy- Approximately 25 to 50 Approximately 25 to 50  
cles, pedestrians,  
motorcycles  
mph (40 to 80 km/h)  
mph (40 to 80 km/h)  
While the emergency steering assist is operating, if any of the following are  
performed, emergency steering assist operation may be canceled:  
• The accelerator pedal is strongly depressed  
• The steering wheel is operated heavily or suddenly  
• The brake pedal is depressed  
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●Intersection collision avoidance support (left/right turn)  
The intersection collision avoidance support (for left/right turning vehicles)  
will not operate when the turn signal lights are not flashing.  
Relative speed  
between your  
vehicle and object  
Detectable  
objects  
Oncomingvehicle  
speed  
Vehicle speed  
Approximately 3 Approximately 3 Approximately 7  
to 25 mph (5 to  
40 km/h)  
Oncoming vehi-  
cles  
to 45 mph (5 to to 70 mph (10 to  
75 km/h)  
115 km/h)  
Approximately 3  
to 20 mph (5 to  
30 km/h)  
Approximately 3  
to 25 mph (5 to  
40 km/h)  
Pedestrians  
Bicycles  
-
Approximately 3  
to 20 mph (5 to  
30 km/h)  
Approximately 3  
to 30 mph (5 to  
50 km/h)  
-
Approximately 3 Approximately 3 Approximately 7  
to 25 mph (5 to  
40 km/h)  
Oncoming motor-  
cycles  
to 45 mph (5 to to 70 mph (10 to  
75 km/h) 115 km/h)  
●Intersection collision avoidance support (crossing vehicles)  
Relative speed  
between your  
vehicle and object  
Detectable  
objects  
Crossing vehicle  
speed  
Vehicle speed  
Your vehicle  
speed or less  
Approximately  
25 mph or less  
(40 km/h or  
less)  
Approximately 3  
to 38 mph (5 to  
60 km/h)  
Approximately 3  
to 38 mph (5 to  
60 km/h)  
Vehicles, Motor-  
cycles (side)  
●Acceleration Suppression at Low Speed  
The Acceleration Suppression at Low Speed function will not operate when  
the turn signal lights are flashing.  
Relative speed between  
your vehicle and object  
Detectable objects  
Vehicle speed  
Preceding vehicles,  
stopped vehicles,  
Pedestrians, Bicycles,  
Wall  
Approximately 0 to 9  
mph (0 to 15 km/h)  
Approximately 0 to 9  
mph (0 to 15 km/h)  
While the Acceleration Suppression at Low Speed function is operating, if  
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any of the following are performed, the low speed sudden acceleration sup-  
pression function operation will be canceled:  
• The accelerator pedal is released.  
• The steering wheel is operated heavily or suddenly  
■Detection of detectable objects  
Objects are detected based on their  
size, shape, and movement.  
Depending on the ambient bright-  
ness, movement, posture and direc-  
tion of a detectable object, it may  
not be detected and the system may  
not operate properly.  
The system detects shapes, such as  
the following, as detectable objects.  
• When there are patterns or a  
painting ahead of the vehicle that  
may be mistaken for a detectable  
object  
• When passing a detectable object  
that is changing lanes or turning  
left/right  
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■Situations in which the system  
may operate even though the  
possibility of a collision is not  
high  
●In certain situations, such as the  
following, the system may deter-  
mine that the possibility of a colli-  
sion is high and operate:  
• When passing a detectable object  
which is stopped to make a  
left/right turn  
• When passing a detectable object  
• When changing lanes while over-  
taking a detectable object  
• When suddenly approaching a  
detectable object  
• When approaching a detectable  
object or other object on the road-  
side, such as guardrails, utility  
poles, trees, walls, etc.  
• When there is a detectable object  
or other object by the roadside at  
the entrance of a curve  
• When a detectable object stops  
immediately before entering the  
path of the vehicle  
• When passing through a location  
with a structure above the road  
(traffic sign, billboard, etc.)  
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■Situations in which the system  
may not operate properly  
●In certain situations, such as the  
following, a detectable object may  
not be detected by the front sen-  
sors, and the system may not  
operate properly:  
• When a detectable object is  
approaching your vehicle  
• When your vehicle or a detectable  
object is wandering  
• When a detectable object makes  
an abrupt maneuver (such as sud-  
den swerving, acceleration or  
deceleration)  
• When suddenly approaching a  
detectable object  
• When the detectable object is  
near a wall, fence, guardrail, man-  
hole cover, steel plate on the road  
surface, or another vehicle  
• When there is a structure above a  
detectable object  
• When part of a detectable object  
is hidden by another object (large  
luggage, umbrella, guardrail, etc.)  
• When multiple detectable objects  
are overlapping  
• When approaching an electric toll  
gate barrier, parking lot barrier, or  
other barrier that opens and  
closes  
• When turning left/right and an  
oncoming vehicle, oncoming  
motorcycle, pedestrian or bicycle  
crosses in front of the vehicle  
• When attempting to turn left/right  
in front of an oncoming vehicle,  
oncoming motorcycle, pedestrian  
or bicycle  
• When turning left/right and an  
oncoming vehicle, oncoming  
motorcycle, pedestrian or bicycle  
stops or changes course immedi-  
ately before entering the path of  
the vehicle  
• When turning left/right and an  
oncoming vehicle turns left/right in  
front of the vehicle  
• When a bright light, such as the  
sun, is reflecting off of a detect-  
able object  
• When a detectable object is white  
and looks extremely bright  
• When the color or brightness of a  
detectable object causes it to  
blend in with its surroundings  
• When a detectable object cuts in  
front of or suddenly emerges in  
front of your vehicle  
• When approaching a vehicle  
which is diagonal  
• When the steering wheel is oper-  
ated toward the path of an oncom-  
ing vehicle  
• When there is an object moving  
above or under the road  
• If a bicycle is a child sized bicycle,  
is carrying a large load, is carrying  
an extra passenger, is carrying a  
forward leaning rider, or has an  
unusual shape (bicycles equipped  
with a child seat, tandem bicycles,  
etc.)  
• If a pedestrian or bicycle is shorter  
than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or  
taller than approximately 6.5 ft. (2  
m).  
• When the silhouette of a pedes-  
trian or bicycle is unclear (such as  
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when they are wearing a raincoat,  
long skirt, etc.)  
long in overall length, such as a  
large truck, towing trailer, etc.  
• When a pedestrian is bending for-  
ward or squatting  
• When a pedestrian or bicycle is  
moving at high speed  
• When a pedestrian is pushing a  
stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or  
other vehicle  
●In addition to the preceding, in  
certain situations, such as the fol-  
lowing, the emergency steering  
assist may not operate properly:  
• When a detectable object is too  
close to the vehicle  
• When there is insufficient space to  
perform evasive steering maneu-  
vers or an obstruction exists in the  
evasion direction  
• When a detectable object blends  
in with the surrounding area, such  
as when it is dim (at dawn or dusk)  
or dark (at night or in a tunnel)  
• When the vehicle has not been  
driven for a certain amount of time  
after the engine was started  
• While turning left/right or a few  
seconds after turning left/right  
• While driving around a curve and  
a few seconds after driving around  
a curve  
• When turning left/right and an  
oncoming vehicle is driving in a  
lane 3 or more lanes from the  
vehicle  
• When turning left/right and the  
direction of the vehicle differs  
greatly from the direction traffic  
flows in the oncoming lane  
• When there is an oncoming vehi-  
cle  
●In addition to the preceding, in  
certain situations, such as the fol-  
lowing, walls may not be detected  
as a target object and the Acceler-  
ation Suppression at Low Speed  
function may not operate properly:  
• When scenery behind the wall is  
visible, such as a glass door, grid  
fence, etc.  
• When the wall is slanted or low  
• When the wall is narrow, such as  
a pole, etc.  
• When the wall is made of plants,  
such as a hedge, etc.  
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• When the road, etc. is reflected on  
the wall  
• When the vehicle is approaching  
the wall at an angle  
Changing the pre-colli-  
sion setting  
The pre-collision system can  
be enabled/disabled through  
a customize setting. (P.637)  
• When turning left/right, a pedes-  
trian or bicycle behind the vehicle  
comes in front of it as if it over-  
takes the vehicle  
The system is enabled each time  
the engine switch is turned to ON.  
When the system is disabled,  
the PCS warning light will illu-  
minate and a message will be  
displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display.  
• When at an intersection, the  
approaching crossing vehicle is  
The pre-collision setting can  
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be changed on the customize  
settings. (P.637)  
LTA (Lane Tracing  
Assist)  
When the pre-collision warn-  
ing timing is changed, the  
emergency steering assist  
timing will also be changed.  
LTA functions  
When driving on a road with  
clear lane lines with the  
When “  
(later)” is  
dynamic radar cruise control  
operating, lane lines and pre-  
ceding and surrounding vehi-  
cles are detected using the  
front camera and radar sen-  
sor, and the steering wheel is  
operated to maintain the vehi-  
cle’s lane position.  
selected, the emergency  
steering assist will not operate  
in most cases.  
When the dynamic radar  
cruise control is operating, the  
pre-collision warning will  
operate at the “  
(Earlier)”  
Use the this function only on high-  
ways and expressways.  
timing, regardless of the user  
setting.  
If the dynamic radar cruise control  
is not operating, the function will not  
operate.  
In situations where the lane lines  
are difficult to see or are not visible,  
such as when in a traffic jam, sup-  
port will be provided using the path  
of preceding and surrounding vehi-  
cles.  
If the system determines that the  
steering wheel has not been oper-  
ated for a certain amount of time or  
the steering wheel is not being  
firmly gripped, the driver will be  
alerted and this function will be  
temporarily canceled.  
If the steering wheel is firmly  
gripped, the function will begin  
operating again.  
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When the function is operat-  
WARNING  
ing, if the vehicle is likely to  
depart from its lane, the driver  
will be alerted via a display  
and buzzer.  
■Before using the LTA system  
●Do not overly rely on the LTA  
system. The LTA system is not a  
system which provides auto-  
mated assistance in driving and  
it is not a system which reduces  
the amount of attention neces-  
sary for safe driving. The driver  
is solely responsible for paying  
attention to their surroundings  
and operating the steering  
When the buzzer sounds, check  
the area around the vehicle and  
carefully operate the steering wheel  
to move the vehicle back to the  
center of the lane.  
wheel as necessary to ensure  
safety. Also, the driver is  
responsible for taking adequate  
breaks when fatigued, such as  
when driving for a long time.  
●Failure to perform appropriate  
driving operations and pay care-  
ful attention may lead to an  
accident.  
●When not using the LTA system,  
turn it off using the LTA switch.  
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■Lane departure warning func-  
tion when the LTA is operating  
■Operating conditions of func-  
tion  
●Even if the LDA warning method is  
changed to vibration of the steer-  
ing wheel, if the vehicle deviates  
from the lane while the LTA is  
operating, the warning buzzer will  
sound to alert the driver.  
This function is operable when all of  
the following conditions are met:  
●The LTA system detects lane lines  
or the path of preceding or sur-  
rounding vehicles.  
●If steering wheel operation equiv-  
alent to that necessary for a lane  
change is detected, the system  
will determine the vehicle is not  
deviating from the lane and the  
warning will not operate.  
●The dynamic radar cruise control  
is operating.  
●The lane width is approximately  
10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).  
●The turn signal lever is not being  
operated.  
■Hands off steering wheel warn-  
ing operation  
●The vehicle is not being driven  
around a sharp curve.  
●When the system determines the  
driver is not holding the steering  
wheel, a message urging the  
driver to grip the steering wheel  
and the icon shown in the illustra-  
tion will be displayed on the multi-  
information display to warn the  
driver. If the system detects that  
the steering wheel is held, the  
warning will be canceled. When  
using the system, make sure to  
grip the steering wheel firmly,  
regardless of whether the warn-  
ing is operating or not.  
●The vehicle is not accelerating or  
decelerating more than a certain  
amount.  
●The steering wheel is not being  
turned with a large force.  
●The hands off steering wheel  
warning (P.272) is not operat-  
ing.  
●The vehicle is being driven in the  
center of a lane.  
●TDA (Trailer Driving Assist) is not  
operating (P.308)  
■Temporary cancelation of func-  
tions  
●When the operating conditions are  
no longer met, a function may be  
temporarily canceled. However,  
when the operation conditions are  
met again, operation of the func-  
tion will automatically be restored.  
(P.272)  
●If the operating conditions of a  
function are no longer met while  
the function is operating, a buzzer  
may sound to indicate that the  
function has been temporarily  
canceled.  
●If no operations are detected for a  
certain amount of time, the warn-  
ing will operate, and the function  
will be temporarily canceled. This  
warning may also operate if the  
driver only operates steering  
wheel a small amount continu-  
ously.  
●The steering assist operation of  
the function can be overridden by  
the steering wheel operation of  
the driver.  
■Situations in which the hands  
off steering wheel warning may  
not operate properly  
●Depending on the condition of the  
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vehicle, handle control condition  
●When a preceding or surround-  
ing vehicle changes lanes (Your  
vehicle may follow the preced-  
ing or surrounding vehicle and  
also change lanes)  
and road surface, the warning  
function may not operate.  
Enabling/disabling the  
system  
The LTA will change between  
ON/OFF each time the LTA  
switch is pressed.  
When the LTA is ON, the LTA indi-  
cator will illuminate.  
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●When a preceding or surround-  
ing vehicle is swaying (Your  
vehicle may sway accordingly  
and depart from the lane)  
WARNING  
●When a preceding or surround-  
ing vehicle departs from a lane  
(Your vehicle may follow the  
preceding or surrounding vehi-  
cle and also depart from the  
lane)  
■Situations in which the func-  
tions may not operate prop-  
erly  
In the following situations, the  
functions may not operate prop-  
erly and the vehicle may depart  
from its lane. Do not overly rely on  
these functions. The driver is  
solely responsible for paying  
attention to their surroundings  
and operating the steering wheel  
as necessary to ensure safety.  
●When a preceding or surround-  
ing vehicle is being driven  
extremely close to the left/right  
lane line (Your vehicle may fol-  
low the preceding or surround-  
ing vehicle accordingly and  
depart from the lane)  
●When there are moving objects  
or structures in the surrounding  
area (Depending on the position  
of the moving object or structure  
relative to your vehicle, your  
vehicle may sway)  
●When the vehicle is struck by a  
crosswind or the turbulence of  
other nearby vehicles  
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WARNING  
●Situations in which the sensors  
may not operate properly:  
P.254  
●Situations in which the lane may  
not be detected: P.256  
●When it is necessary to disable  
the system: P.250  
Operation display of steering wheel operation support  
The operating state of the LTA system is indicated.  
Lane dis-  
play  
Steering  
icon  
Indicator  
Situation  
LTA is on standby  
White  
Green  
Gray/White  
Green  
Gray  
LTA is operating  
Green  
The vehicle is departing the lane  
toward the side which the lane dis-  
play is flashing  
Yellow  
Flashing  
Yellow  
Flashing  
Green  
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LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert)  
Basic functions  
The LDA system warns the  
driver if the vehicle may deviate  
from the current lane or course*,  
and also can slightly operate the  
steering wheel to help avoid  
deviation from the lane or  
course*.  
The front camera is used to  
detect lane lines or a course*.  
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*
: Boundary between the asphalt  
and grass, soil, etc., or structures,  
such as a curb, guardrail, etc.  
■ Lane departure prevention  
function  
■ Lane departure alert func-  
tion  
If the system determines that  
the vehicle is likely to depart  
from its lane or course*, it pro-  
vides assistance through steer-  
ing wheel operations to help  
avoid deviation from the lane or  
course.  
When the system determines  
that the vehicle might depart  
from its lane or course*, a warn-  
ing is displayed on a display,  
and either a warning buzzer will  
sound or the steering wheel will  
vibrate to alert the driver.  
If the system determines that the  
steering wheel has not been oper-  
ated for a certain amount of time or  
the steering wheel is not being  
firmly gripped, a warning message  
may be displayed and a warning  
buzzer may sound to alert the  
driver.  
Check the area around your vehicle  
and carefully operate the steering  
wheel to move the vehicle back to  
*
the center of the lane or course .  
If the system determines that the  
vehicle may collide with a vehicle in  
an adjacent lane, the lane depar-  
ture alert will operate even if the  
turn signals are operating.  
If the system determines that the  
vehicle may collide with a vehicle in  
an adjacent lane, the lane depar-  
ture prevention function will operate  
even if the turn signals are operat-  
ing.  
*
: Boundary between the asphalt  
and grass, soil, etc., or structures,  
such as a curb, guardrail, etc.  
*
: Boundary between the asphalt  
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and grass, soil, etc., or structures,  
such as a curb, guardrail, etc.  
WARNING  
■Before using the LDA system  
●Do not overly rely on the LDA  
system. The LDA system is not  
a system which provides auto-  
mated assistance in driving.  
However, as it is not a system  
which reduces the amount of  
attention necessary for safe  
driving. The driver is solely  
responsible for paying attention  
to their surroundings and oper-  
ating the steering wheel as nec-  
essary to ensure safety. Also,  
the driver is responsible for tak-  
ing adequate breaks when  
fatigued, such as when driving  
for a long time.  
●Failure to perform appropriate  
driving operations and pay care-  
ful attention may lead to an  
accident.  
■ Break suggestion function  
■Operating conditions of each  
If the vehicle is swaying, a mes-  
sage will be displayed and a  
buzzer will sound to urge the  
driver to take a break.  
function  
●Lane departure alert/prevention  
function  
This function is operable when all of  
the following conditions are met:  
• The vehicle speed is approxi-  
mately 30 mph (50 km/h) or more.  
Operation may be possible when  
the vehicle speed is approximately  
25 mph (40 km/h) or more if vehi-  
cles, motorcycles, bicycles, or  
pedestrians are detected near the  
lane.  
• The system recognizes a lane or  
*
course . (When recognized on  
only one side, the system will  
operate only for the recognized  
side.)  
• The lane width is approximately  
9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.  
• The turn signal lever is not being  
operated.  
(Except when a vehicle is  
detected in the direction that the  
turn signal lever is operated.)  
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• The vehicle is not being driven  
around a sharp curve.  
• The vehicle is not accelerating or  
decelerating more than a certain  
amount.  
●The steering assist operation of  
the lane departure prevention  
function can be overridden by the  
steering wheel operation of the  
driver.  
• The steering wheel is not being  
turned sufficiently to perform a  
lane change.  
• The VSC or TRAC system is not  
turned off  
*
: Boundary between the asphalt  
and grass, soil, etc., or structures,  
such as a curb, guardrail, etc.  
■When towing another vehicle  
*
: Boundary between the asphalt  
and grass, soil, etc., or structures,  
such as a curb, guardrail, etc.  
P.308  
■When lift up  
P.257  
■Hands off steering wheel warn-  
■Temporary cancellation of func-  
tions  
ing operation  
When the operating conditions are  
no longer met, a function may be  
temporarily canceled. However,  
when the operation conditions are  
met again, operation of the function  
will automatically be restored.  
(P.276)  
In the following situations, a mes-  
sage urging the driver to operate the  
steering wheel and an icon will be  
displayed and a buzzer will sound to  
warn the driver. When using the sys-  
tem, make sure to grip the steering  
wheel firmly, regardless of whether  
the warning is operating or not.  
4
■Operation of the lane departure  
alert function/lane departure  
prevention function  
●Depending on the vehicle speed,  
road conditions, lane departure  
angle, etc., operation of the lane  
departure prevention function may  
not be felt or the function may not  
operate.  
●Depending on the conditions, the  
warning buzzer may operate even  
if vibration is selected through a  
customize setting.  
●When the system determines that  
the driver is not securely holding  
the steering wheel, or the steering  
wheel is not being operated when  
the steering assist operation of the  
lane departure prevention function  
is operating  
*
●If a course is not clear or straight,  
the lane departure alert function or  
lane departure prevention function  
may not operate.  
Except for Puerto Rico, A.Samoa:  
The length of time that the warning  
buzzer operates will become longer  
as the frequency of the steering  
assist operating increases. If the  
system judges that the steering  
wheel has been operated, the warn-  
ing buzzer will stop.  
●The lane departure alert function  
or lane departure prevention func-  
tion may not operate if the system  
judges that the vehicle is inten-  
tionally being steered to avoid a  
pedestrian or parked vehicle.  
●It may not be possible for the sys-  
tem to judge if there is danger of a  
collision with a vehicle in an adja-  
cent lane.  
For Puerto Rico, A.Samoa: The  
length of time that the warning  
buzzer operates will become longer  
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as the frequency of the steering  
assist operating increases. Even if  
the system judges that the steering  
wheel has been operated, the warn-  
ing buzzer will sound for a certain  
amount of time.  
WARNING  
■Situations in which the sys-  
tem may not operate properly  
In the following situations, the  
system may not operate properly  
and the vehicle may depart from  
its lane. Do not overly rely on  
these functions. The driver is  
solely responsible for paying  
attention to their surroundings  
and operating the steering wheel  
as necessary to ensure safety.  
■Break suggestion function  
This function is operable when all of  
the following conditions are met:  
●The vehicle speed is approxi-  
mately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.  
●The lane width is approximately  
9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.  
●When the boundary between  
the asphalt and grass, soil, etc.,  
or structures, such as a curb,  
guardrail, etc. is not clear or  
straight  
Depending on the condition of the  
vehicle and road surface, the break  
suggestion function may not oper-  
ate.  
●When the vehicle is struck by a  
crosswind or the turbulence of  
other nearby vehicles  
●Situations in which the lane may  
not be detected: P.256  
●Situations in which the sensors  
may not operate properly:  
P.254  
Changing LDA settings  
●Situations in which some or all  
of the functions of the system  
cannot operate: P.256  
The LDA system can be  
enabled/disabled through a  
customize setting. (P.637)  
●When it is necessary to disable  
the system: P.250  
The settings of the LDA can  
be changed on the customize  
settings. (P.637)  
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Displays and system operation  
The operating state of the lane departure alert function and steering  
assist operation of the lane departure prevention function are indi-  
cated.  
Except for Puerto Rico, A.Samoa  
Lane dis-  
play  
Steering  
icon  
Indicator  
Situation  
Not illumi- Not illumi- Not illumi-  
System disabled  
nated  
White  
White  
nated  
nated  
Not illumi- Lane lines are not detected by the  
nated system  
Gray  
Not illumi- Lane lines are detected by the sys-  
nated  
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tem  
White  
Lane departure alert function is  
operating for the side which the lane  
display is flashing  
Not illumi-  
nated  
Yellow  
Flashing  
Yellow  
Flashing  
Lane departure prevention function  
is operating for the side which the  
lane display is illuminated  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Lane departure alert function/lane  
departure prevention function is  
operating for the side which the lane  
display is flashing  
Yellow  
Flashing  
Yellow  
Flashing  
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For Puerto Rico, A.Samoa  
Lane dis-  
play  
Steering  
icon  
Indicator  
Situation  
Not illumi- Not illumi-  
nated  
System disabled  
nated  
Yellow Illumi-  
nated  
Not illumi-  
nated  
Not illumi- Lane lines are not detected by the  
nated system  
Gray  
Not illumi-  
nated  
Not illumi- Lane lines are detected by the sys-  
tem  
nated  
White  
Lane departure alert function is  
operating for the side which the lane  
display is flashing  
Not illumi-  
nated  
Yellow  
Flashing  
Yellow  
Flashing  
Lane departure prevention function  
is operating for the side which the  
lane display is illuminated  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Lane departure alert function/lane  
departure prevention function is  
operating for the side which the lane  
display is flashing  
Yellow  
Flashing  
Yellow  
Flashing  
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●The proactive driving assist is  
PDA (Proactive driv-  
not a system which reduces the  
amount of attention necessary  
for safe driving. Even if the sys-  
tem is operating correctly, the  
surrounding conditions as rec-  
ognized by the driver and  
ing assist)  
When a detectable object  
(P.282) is detected, the  
proactive driving assist  
operates the brakes and  
steering wheel to help pre-  
vent the vehicle from  
approaching too close to  
the object.  
detected by the system may dif-  
fer. It is necessary for the driver  
to pay attention, assess risks,  
and ensure safety. Over-reli-  
ance on this system to drive the  
vehicle safely may lead to an  
accident resulting in death or  
serious injury.  
●Proactive driving assist is not a  
system which allows for inatten-  
tive driving and is not a system  
which assists in poor visibility  
conditions. The driver is solely  
responsible for paying attention  
to their surroundings and driving  
safely.  
WARNING  
■For safe use  
Driving safely is solely the respon-  
sibility of the driver.  
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●The proactive driving assist is  
designed to provide some  
assistance for regular braking  
and steering operations, as well  
as helping to prevent the vehicle  
from approaching too close to a  
detectable object. However, the  
scope of this assistance is lim-  
ited.  
■When turning proactive driv-  
ing assist off  
●Situations in which the sensors  
may not operate properly:  
P.254  
●When it is necessary to disable  
the system: P.250  
The driver should perform brake  
and steering operations as neces-  
sary. Read the following items  
carefully. Do not overly rely on the  
proactive driving assist and  
■When towing another vehicle  
P.308  
■When lift up  
P.257  
always drive carefully. (P.284)  
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System operating conditions and detectable objects  
According to the driving conditions, the operation and detectable  
objects of the proactive driving assist will change as follows.  
Detectable  
objects  
Function  
Conditions  
Operation  
Assistance with  
some brake oper-  
ations is pro-  
A detectable  
Pedestrians  
Bicyclists  
object is detected vided in order to  
crossing the road reduce the possi-  
bility of a colli-  
sion.  
Assistance with  
some brake and  
steering wheel  
operations are  
provided accord-  
ing to the sur-  
rounding  
conditions to help  
prevent the vehi-  
cle from  
Obstacle Antici-  
pation Assist  
(OAA)  
A detectable  
Pedestrians  
Bicyclists  
Parked vehicles  
object is detected  
approaching too  
on the side of the  
road  
close to a  
detected object.  
Assistance with  
steering wheel  
operations is pro-  
vided within a  
range that the  
vehicle will not  
deviate from its  
current lane.  
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Detectable  
objects  
Function  
Conditions  
Operation  
The vehicle is  
A preceding vehi- gently deceler-  
cle or an adjacent ated so that the Preceding vehi-  
vehicle cutting in vehicle-to-vehi- cles  
front of the vehi- cle distance will Motorcycles  
cle is detected  
not be exces-  
sively short.  
Deceleration  
Assist (DA)  
The vehicle is  
gently deceler-  
ated if the vehicle  
A curve is  
detected ahead of speed is deter- None  
the vehicle  
mined to be too  
high for the curve  
ahead.  
4
The system antic-  
ipates the driver’s  
operation and  
supports the  
operation of the  
steering wheel.  
Steering Assist  
(SA)  
Lane is detected  
None  
Approximately 5 to 80 mph (10 to  
140 km/h)  
■Vehicle speeds at which the  
system can operate  
■System operation will be can-  
celed when  
●Detectable object crossing the  
road assistance  
●In the following situations, system  
operation will be canceled:  
• When the dynamic radar cruise  
control or cruise control is operat-  
ing  
Approximately 20 to 35 mph (30 to  
60 km/h)  
●Detectable object on the side of  
the road assistance  
• When the PCS is off  
Approximately 20 to 35 mph (30 to  
60 km/h)  
• Situations in which some or all of  
the functions of the system cannot  
operate: P.256  
• When the P, R or N shift position is  
selected  
●Preceding vehicle deceleration  
assistance  
Approximately 15 mph (20 km/h) or  
more  
• The driver’s seat belt is unfas-  
tened  
●In the following situations, the  
brake operation assist will be can-  
celed:  
• Approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or  
less  
• When a certain vehicle speed has  
●Curve deceleration assistance  
Approximately 15 mph (20 km/h) or  
more  
●Steering assist within a lane  
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been reached, as judged by the  
system, according to the sur-  
rounding conditions  
●When there are objects (guard-  
rails, power poles, trees, walls,  
fences, poles, traffic cones,  
mailboxes, etc.) in the surround-  
ing area  
●In the following situations, system  
operation may be canceled:  
• When the brake control or output  
restriction control of a driving sup-  
port system operates (For exam-  
ple: PCS, drive-start control)  
• When the system determines that  
a detected object has moved  
away from the vehicle  
●When there are patterns or a  
painting ahead of the vehicle  
that may be mistaken for a  
detectable object  
●When passing through a place  
with a low structure above the  
road (tunnel with a low ceiling,  
traffic sign, signboard, etc.)  
• Vehicles with SDM (Stabilizer with  
Disconnection Mechanism): When  
SDM (Stabilizer with Disconnec-  
tion Mechanism) is operating:  
P.436  
●When driving on snowy, icy, or  
rutted roads  
• When lane lines can no longer be  
detected  
●When a detectable object is  
approaching your vehicle  
• When the brake pedal has been  
depressed  
• When the accelerator pedal has  
been depressed  
●When your vehicle or a detect-  
able object is wandering  
• When the steering wheel has  
been operated with more than a  
certain amount of force  
• When the turn signal lever is oper-  
ated to the left/right turn position  
●When the movement of a  
detectable object changes  
(change in direction, sudden  
acceleration or deceleration,  
etc.)  
WARNING  
●When suddenly approaching a  
detectable object  
■Situations in which the sys-  
tem may not operate properly  
●When a preceding vehicle or  
motorcycle is not directly in front  
of your vehicle  
●Situations in which the lane may  
not be detected: P.256  
●When there is a structure above  
●When a detectable object stops  
immediately before entering the  
path of the vehicle  
a detectable object  
●When part of a detectable  
object is hidden by another  
object (large luggage, umbrella,  
guardrail, etc.)  
●When passing extremely close  
to a detectable object behind a  
guardrail, fence, etc.  
●When multiple detectable  
objects are overlapping  
●When changing lanes while  
overtaking a detectable object  
●When a bright light, such as the  
sun or headlights of another  
vehicle, is reflecting off of the  
detectable object  
●When passing a detectable  
object that is changing lanes or  
turning left/right  
●When the detectable object is  
white and looks extremely bright  
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●When the vehicle has not been  
driven for a certain amount of  
time after the engine was  
started  
WARNING  
●When the color or brightness of  
the detectable object causes it  
to blend in with its surroundings  
●While turning left or right or a  
few seconds after turning left or  
right  
●When a detectable object cuts  
in front of or emerges from  
beside a vehicle  
●While changing lanes or a few  
seconds after changing lanes  
●When approaching a vehicle  
ahead which is perpendicular or  
at an angle to the vehicle, or is  
facing the vehicle  
●When entering a curve, driving  
around a curve and a few sec-  
onds after driving around a  
curve  
●If a parked vehicle is perpendic-  
ular or at an angle to the vehicle  
●When a bicycle is a child sized  
bicycle, is carrying a large load,  
is carrying an extra passenger,  
or has an unusual shape (bicy-  
cles equipped with a child seat,  
tandem bicycles, etc.)  
Changing proactive driv-  
ing assist settings  
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The proactive driving assist  
can be enabled/disabled  
through a customize setting.  
(P.637)  
●When a pedestrian or bicyclist is  
shorter than approximately 3.2  
ft. (1 m) or taller than approxi-  
mately 6.5 ft. (2 m)  
The following settings of the  
proactive driving assist can be  
changed through customize  
settings. (P.637)  
●When the silhouette of a pedes-  
trian or bicyclist is unclear (such  
as when they are wearing a  
raincoat, long skirt, etc.)  
●When a pedestrian or bicyclist is  
bending forward or squatting  
●When a pedestrian or bicyclist is  
moving at high speed  
●When a pedestrian is pushing a  
stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or  
other vehicle  
●When a detectable object  
blends in with the surrounding  
area, such as when it is dim (at  
dawn or dusk) or dark (at night,  
in a tunnel, etc.)  
●When the lane width is 13.1 ft.  
(4 m) or more  
●When the lane width is 8.2 ft.  
(2.5 m) or less  
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System operation display  
Depending on the situation, the following indicators or icons will be  
displayed.  
Some icons cannot be displayed unless the display is changed to  
the driving safety support function information screen.  
Icon  
Meaning  
White: Monitoring for detectable  
objects  
Green: Detectable object crossing  
the road or detectable object on  
the side of the road assistance  
operating  
A pedestrian has been detected as  
crossing the road or on the side of  
the road and brake or steering assis-  
tance is operating  
A vehicle has been detected on the  
side of the road and brake or steer-  
ing operation assistance is being  
performed  
Steering operation assistance is  
being performed to prevent the  
vehicle from approaching too close  
to a detectable object on the side  
of the road  
When the steering assist is operat-  
ing  
Preceding vehicle deceleration  
assistance is being performed  
Warning to maintain appropriate  
vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
Curve deceleration assistance is  
being performed  
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■Hands off steering wheel warn-  
ing operation  
In the following situations, a mes-  
sage urging the driver to grip the  
steering wheel and the icon shown  
in the illustration will be displayed on  
the display to warn the driver. If the  
system detects that the steering  
wheel is held, the warning will be  
canceled. When using the system,  
make sure to grip the steering wheel  
firmly, regardless of whether the  
warning is operating or not.  
4
●When assistance to a detectable  
object crossing the road or assis-  
tance to a detectable object on the  
side of the road is performed and  
the system determines the driver  
is not holding the steering wheel  
If no operations are detected for a  
certain amount of time, a buzzer will  
sound, the warning will operate.  
This warning may also operate if the  
driver only operates steering wheel  
a small amount continuously.  
■Warning operation after preced-  
ing vehicle deceleration assis-  
tance has ended  
After preceding vehicle decelera-  
tion assistance has ended, if the  
driver does not operate the brake  
pedal or accelerator pedal and the  
vehicle approaches the preceding  
vehicle, the display will flash and a  
buzzer will sound to urge the driver  
to decelerate. If the system deter-  
mines that the driver is operating the  
brake pedal or accelerator pedal,  
the warning will be canceled.  
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RSA (Road Sign  
Display Function  
*
Assist)  
When the front camera  
detects a sign or information  
of a sign is available from the  
navigation system (if  
*
: If equipped  
The RSA system detects  
specific road signs using  
the front camera and/or  
navigation system (if  
equipped) (when speed limit  
information is available)  
and warns the driver via dis-  
plays and buzzers.  
equipped), the sign will be  
displayed on the display.  
Multiple signs can be dis-  
played.  
Depending on the specifications of  
the vehicle, the number of dis-  
played signs may be limited.  
WARNING  
■Operating conditions of sign  
■For safe use  
display  
●Driving safely is solely the  
responsibility of the driver. Pay  
careful attention to the sur-  
rounding conditions in order to  
ensure safe driving.  
Signs will be displayed when the fol-  
lowing conditions are met:  
●The system has detected a sign  
In the following situations, a dis-  
played sign may stop being dis-  
played:  
●Do not rely solely upon the  
RSA. The RSA assists the  
driver by providing road sign  
information, but it is not a  
replacement for the driver’s own  
vision and awareness. Driving  
safely is solely the responsibility  
of the driver. Pay careful atten-  
tion to the surrounding condi-  
tions in order to ensure safe  
driving.  
●When a new sign has not been  
detected for a certain distance  
●When the system determines that  
the road being driven on has  
changed, such as after a left or  
right turn  
■Situations in which the display  
function may not operate prop-  
erly  
■Situations in which the RSA  
should not be used  
In the following situations, the RSA  
system may not operate properly  
and may not detect signs or may  
display the incorrect sign. However,  
this does not indicate a malfunction.  
When it is necessary to disable  
the system: P.250  
■Situations in which the sys-  
tem may not operate properly  
●When a sign is dirty, faded, tilted  
or bent  
Situations in which the sensors  
may not operate properly: P.254  
●When the contrast of an electronic  
sign is low  
●When all or part of a sign is hidden  
by a tree, utility pole, etc.  
●When a sign is detected by the  
front camera for a short amount of  
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time  
display will be emphasized  
and a buzzer will sound.  
●When the driving state (turning,  
changing lanes, etc.) is judged  
incorrectly  
When the RSA system  
detects a do not enter sign  
●When a sign is immediately after a  
freeway junction or in an adjacent  
lane just before merging  
and determines that the vehi-  
cle has entered a no-entry  
area, the do not enter sign  
displayed on the display will  
flash and a buzzer will sound.  
●When stickers are attached to the  
rear of a preceding vehicle  
●When a sign similar to a system  
compatible sign is detected as a  
system compatible sign  
■Operating conditions of the  
notification functions  
●When a speed limit sign for a  
frontage road is within detection  
range of the front camera  
●Excess speed notification function  
●When driving around a round-  
about  
This function will operate when the  
following condition is met:  
●When a sign intended for trucks,  
etc. is detected  
• A speed limit road sign is recog-  
nized by the system.  
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●When a sign has a supplemental  
sign (end point, day of week, time  
of day, etc.)  
●No entry notification function  
This function will operate when all of  
the following conditions are met:  
• More than one no entry road signs  
are recognized by the system  
simultaneously.  
• The vehicle is passing between no  
entry road signs recognized by the  
system.  
●When there is a sign within a traf-  
fic restricted area, such as a road-  
works area  
●Vehicles with navigation system:  
When the navigation system map  
data is out of date  
●Vehicles with navigation system:  
When the navigation system can-  
not be used  
Types of road signs sup-  
ported  
In this case, the speed limit signs  
displayed on the multi-information  
display and navigation system dis-  
play may differ.  
The following types of road  
signs can be displayed.  
However, non-standard or recently  
introduced traffic signs may not be  
displayed.  
Notification function  
In the following situations, the  
RSA system will output a warn-  
ing to notify the driver.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds  
the speed warning threshold  
of the speed limit sign dis-  
played on the display, the sign  
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Dynamic radar cruise  
control  
Speed limit  
This dynamic radar cruise  
control detects the pres-  
ence of vehicles ahead,  
determines the current vehi-  
cle-to-vehicle distance, and  
operates to maintain a suit-  
able distance from the vehi-  
cle ahead. The desired  
vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
can be set by operating the  
vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
switch.  
Do Not Enter  
No U-turn  
No Turn On Red  
Stop  
Use the dynamic radar  
cruise control only on high-  
ways and expressways.  
WARNING  
Yield  
■For safe use  
●Driving safely is solely the  
responsibility of the driver. Do  
not overly rely on this system,  
and pay careful attention to the  
surrounding conditions in order  
to ensure safe driving.  
Warning  
Changing RSA settings  
●The dynamic radar cruise con-  
trol provides driving assistance  
to reduce the driver’s burden.  
However, there are limitations to  
the assistance provided.  
Read the following items care-  
fully. Do not overly rely on this  
system and always drive care-  
fully.  
The following settings of the  
RSA can be changed through  
customize settings. (P.637)  
Conditions under which the sys-  
tem may not operate correctly:  
P.297  
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●Details of support provided for  
the driver’s vision  
WARNING  
●Set the speed appropriately  
according to the speed limit,  
traffic flow, road conditions,  
weather conditions, etc. The  
driver is responsible for confirm-  
ing the set speed.  
The dynamic radar cruise con-  
trol is only intended to help the  
driver in determining the dis-  
tance between the driver’s own  
vehicle and a designated pre-  
ceding vehicle. It is not a sys-  
tem which allows for careless or  
inattentive driving, and is not a  
system which assists in poor  
visibility conditions.  
●Even if the system is operating  
correctly, the condition of a pre-  
ceding vehicle as recognized by  
the driver and detected by the  
system may differ. Therefore, it  
is necessary for the driver to  
pay attention, assess risks, and  
ensure safety. Over-reliance on  
this system to drive the vehicle  
safely may lead to an accident  
resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
The driver must pay attention to  
their surroundings, even when  
the vehicle stops.  
●Details of support provided for  
the driver’s judgement  
The dynamic radar cruise con-  
trol determines whether the dis-  
tance between the driver’s own  
vehicle and a designated pre-  
ceding vehicle is within a set  
range. It is not capable of mak-  
ing any other type of judgement.  
Therefore, it is absolutely nec-  
essary for the driver to remain  
vigilant and to determine  
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■Precautions for the driving  
assist systems  
Observe the following precau-  
tions, as there are limitations to  
the assistance provided by the  
system. Over-reliance on this sys-  
tem may lead to an accident  
whether or not there is a possi-  
bility of danger.  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Details of support provided for  
the driver’s operation  
The dynamic radar cruise con-  
trol does not include functions  
which will prevent or avoid colli-  
sions with vehicles 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 safety.  
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WARNING  
■Situations in which the  
dynamic radar cruise control  
should not be used  
Do not use the dynamic radar  
cruise control in the following situ-  
ations. As the system will not be  
able to provide appropriate con-  
trol, using it may lead to an acci-  
dent resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
●Roads where there are pedes-  
trians, cyclists, etc.  
●When driving on a highway or  
expressway entrance or exit  
●When the approach warning  
sounds frequently  
●Situations in which the sensors  
may not operate properly:  
P.254  
●When it is necessary to disable  
the system: P.250  
■When towing another vehicle  
P.308  
■When lift up  
P.257  
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Basic functions  
Constant speed cruising:  
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When there are no vehicles ahead  
The vehicle drives at the speed set by the driver.  
If the set vehicle speed is exceeded while driving down a hill, the set vehicle  
speed display will blink and a buzzer will sound.  
Deceleration and follow-up cruising  
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set vehicle  
speed is detected  
When a vehicle is detected driving ahead of your vehicle, the vehicle auto-  
matically decelerates and if a greater reduction in vehicle speed is neces-  
sary, the brakes are applied (the stop lights will come on at this time). The  
vehicle is controlled to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the  
driver, in accordance with changes in the speed of the preceding vehicle. If  
vehicle deceleration is not sufficient and the vehicle approaches the vehicle  
ahead, the approach warning will sound.  
Acceleration  
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower  
than the set vehicle speed  
The vehicle accelerates until the set vehicle speed is reached and then  
resumes constant speed cruising.  
Starting off:  
If a preceding vehicle stops, the vehicle will also stop (controlled  
stop). After the preceding vehicle starts off, pressing the “RES”  
switch or depressing the accelerator pedal will resume follow-up  
cruising (start off operation). If a start off operation is not per-  
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formed, the controlled stop will continue.  
System components  
Using the dynamic radar  
cruise control  
■ Meter display  
■ Setting the vehicle speed  
1 Press the driving assist mode  
select switch to select Adap-  
tive Cruise Mode.  
The dynamic radar cruise control  
indicator will illuminate.  
Multi-information display  
Set vehicle speed  
Indicators  
■ Switches  
2 Using the accelerator pedal,  
accelerate or decelerate to  
the desired vehicle speed  
(approximately 20 mph [30  
km/h] or more), and press the  
driving assist switch to set  
the set vehicle speed.  
The set vehicle speed will be dis-  
played on the multi-information dis-  
play.  
Driving assist switch  
“+” switch/“RES” switch  
Cancel switch  
The vehicle speed at the moment  
the switch is released will be the set  
vehicle speed.  
“-” switch  
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
switch  
Driving assist mode select  
switch  
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or decreases in 5 km/h (3.1 mph) or  
5 mph (8 km/h) increments continu-  
ously while the switch is pressed  
and held  
■ Adjusting the set vehicle  
speed  
Adjusting the set vehicle  
speed using the switches  
■ Increasing the set vehicle  
speed using the accelerator  
pedal  
To change the set vehicle  
speed, press the “+” switch or “-”  
switch until the desired speed is  
displayed.  
1 Depress the accelerator  
pedal to accelerate the vehi-  
cle to the desired vehicle  
speed.  
2 Press the “+” switch.  
■ Canceling/resuming control  
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1 Increase set vehicle speed  
2 Decrease set vehicle speed  
Short press adjustment: Press the  
switch  
Long press adjustment: Press and  
hold the switch until the desired set  
vehicle speed is reached.  
1 Press the cancel switch or  
driving assist switch to cancel  
control.  
The set vehicle speed will  
increase or decrease as follows:  
Control will also be canceled if the  
brake pedal is depressed.  
(If the vehicle has been stopped by  
system control, depressing the  
brake pedal will not cancel control.)  
Except for Canada  
Short press adjustment: Increases  
or decreases by 1 mph (1.6 km/h)  
each time the switch is pressed  
2 Press the “RES” switch to  
resume control.  
Long press adjustment: Increases  
or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)  
increments continuously while the  
switch is pressed and held  
■ Changing the vehicle-to-  
vehicle distance  
Each time the switch is pressed,  
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
setting will change as follows:  
For Canada  
Short press adjustment: By 1 km/h  
(0.6 mph) or 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each  
time the switch is pressed  
If a preceding vehicle is detected,  
the preceding vehicle mark  
will  
Long press adjustment: Increases  
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driving at a speed that exceeds  
the system’s upper limit, the set  
vehicle speed will be the system’s  
upper limit.  
be displayed.  
■Accelerating after setting the  
vehicle speed  
As with normal driving, acceleration  
can be performed by depressing the  
accelerator pedal. After accelerat-  
ing, the vehicle will return to the set  
vehicle speed. However, while in  
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control  
mode, the vehicle speed may  
decrease to below the set vehicle  
speed in order to maintain the dis-  
tance from the preceding vehicle.  
Vehicle- Approximate  
Illustra-  
tion  
Number  
to-vehi- Distance (Vehi-  
cle dis- cle Speed: 60  
tance mph [100 km/h])  
■When the vehicle is stopped by  
system control during follow-up  
cruising  
Extra  
long  
Approximately  
200 ft. (60 m)  
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2
3
4
●When the “RES” switch is pressed  
while the vehicle is stopped by  
system control, if the preceding  
vehicle starts off within approxi-  
mately 3 seconds, follow-up cruis-  
ing will resume.  
Approximately  
145 ft. (45 m)  
Long  
Medium  
Short  
Approximately  
100 ft. (30 m)  
●If the preceding vehicle starts off  
within approximately 3 seconds of  
the vehicle being stopped by sys-  
tem control, follow-up cruising will  
resume.  
Approximately  
85 ft. (25 m)  
The actual vehicle-to-vehicle dis-  
tance varies in accordance with the  
vehicle speed. Also, when the vehi-  
cle is stopped by system control, it  
will be stopped at a certain distance  
from the preceding vehicle,  
■Automatic cancelation of vehi-  
cle-to-vehicle distance control  
mode  
In the following situations, vehicle-  
to-vehicle distance control mode will  
be canceled automatically:  
depending on the situation, regard-  
less of the setting.  
●When the brake control or output  
restriction control of a driving sup-  
port system operates  
(For example: Pre-Collision Sys-  
tem, drive-start control)  
■Operating conditions  
●The D shift position is selected.  
●When the parking brake has been  
operated  
●The desired set speed can be set  
when the vehicle speed is approx-  
imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.  
• If the vehicle speed is set while  
driving at below approximately 20  
mph (30 km/h), the set vehicle  
speed will be approximately 20  
mph (30 km/h).  
●When the driver’s seat belt is  
unfastened while driving  
●When the Pre-Collision System is  
disabled  
●When the vehicle is stopped by  
system control on a steep incline  
• If the vehicle speed is set while  
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●When any of the following are  
detected while the vehicle is  
stopped by system control:  
• The driver’s seat belt is unfas-  
tened  
• The driver’s door is opened  
• Approximately 3 minutes have  
elapsed since the vehicle was  
stopped  
As the sensor may not be able to  
correctly detect a vehicle, the sys-  
tem may not operate properly.  
●When a preceding vehicle brakes  
suddenly  
●When changing lanes at low  
speeds, such as in a traffic jam  
The parking brake may be actived  
automatically.  
Approach warning  
In situations where the vehicle  
approaches a preceding vehicle  
and the system cannot provide  
sufficient deceleration, such as  
if a vehicle cuts in front of the  
vehicle, a warning display will  
flash and a buzzer will sound to  
alert the driver. Depress the  
brake pedal to ensure appropri-  
ate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.  
●Situations in which some or all of  
the functions of the system cannot  
operate: P.256  
■Dynamic radar cruise control  
system warning messages and  
buzzers  
For safe use: P.250  
■Preceding vehicles that the sen-  
sor may not detect correctly  
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In the following situations, depend-  
ing on the conditions, if the system  
cannot provide sufficient decelera-  
tion or acceleration is necessary,  
operate the brake pedal or accelera-  
tor pedal.  
■ Warnings may not occur  
when  
In the following situations, the  
warning may not operate even  
though the vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance is short.  
As the sensor may not be able to  
correctly detect these types of vehi-  
cles, the approach warning  
(P.297) may not operate.  
●When a vehicle cuts in front of  
your vehicle or changes lanes  
away from your vehicle extremely  
slowly or quickly  
When the preceding vehicle is  
traveling at the same speed  
or faster than your vehicle  
●When changing lanes  
When the preceding vehicle is  
traveling at an extremely low  
speed  
●When a preceding vehicle is driv-  
ing at a low speed  
●When a vehicle is stopped in the  
same lane as the vehicle  
Immediately after the vehicle  
speed has been set  
●When a motorcycle is traveling in  
the same lane as the vehicle  
■Conditions under which the  
system may not operate cor-  
rectly  
When the accelerator pedal is  
depressed  
In the following situations, operate  
the brake pedal (or accelerator  
pedal, depending on the situation)  
as necessary.  
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Curve speed reduction  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
approximately 50 mph (80 km/h)  
or more and a lane change to  
the passing lane is performed,  
when the turn signal lever is  
operated and the lane is  
function  
When a curve is detected, the  
vehicle speed will begin being  
reduced. When the curve ends,  
the vehicle speed reduction will  
end.  
changed, the vehicle will accel-  
erate up to the set speed to  
assist in overtaking.  
The system’s recognition of which  
lane is the passing lane may be  
based solely on the location of the  
steering wheel in the vehicle (left-  
hand drive/right-hand drive). If the  
vehicle is driven in a location where  
the passing lane is on the opposite  
side of that where the vehicle was  
originally sold, the vehicle may  
accelerate when the turn signal  
lever is operated away from the  
passing lane. (e.g. The vehicle was  
manufactured for a right-hand traf-  
fic location, but is being driven in a  
left-hand traffic location. The vehi-  
cle may accelerate when the turn  
signal lever is operated to the right.)  
Depending on the situation, the  
vehicle speed will then return to the  
set vehicle speed.  
In situations where vehicle-to-vehi-  
cle distance control needs to oper-  
ate, such as when a preceding  
vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle,  
the curve speed reduction function  
will be canceled.  
If your vehicle is being driven at  
approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) or  
more and the lane is changed to  
that with a vehicle traveling slower  
than your vehicle, when the turn  
signal lever is operated the vehicle  
will gradually decelerate to assist in  
changing lanes.  
■Situations in which the curve  
speed reduction function may  
not operate  
In situations such as the following,  
the curve speed reduction function  
may not operate:  
●When the vehicle is being driven  
around a gentle curve  
Changing Dynamic radar  
cruise control settings  
●When the accelerator pedal is  
being depressed  
●When the vehicle is being driven  
around an extremely short curve  
The settings of Dynamic radar  
cruise control can be changed  
through customize settings.  
(P.637)  
Support for lane change  
If your vehicle is being driven at  
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Display and system operation state  
The operating state of Dynamic radar cruise control is indicated.  
Indicator  
Multi-information display  
Situation  
Dynamic  
Vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance setting:  
Gray  
radar cruise  
control being  
OFF  
White  
Vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance setting:  
Blue  
Constant  
speed cruis-  
ing  
Green  
Set vehicle speed:  
Green  
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Vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance setting:  
Blue  
Follow-up  
cruising  
Set vehicle speed:  
Green  
Green  
Preceding vehicle:  
White  
Vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance setting:  
Orange flashing  
Approach  
warning  
Set vehicle speed:  
Green  
Green  
Preceding vehicle:  
Orange flashing  
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Indicator  
Multi-information display  
Vehicle-to-vehicle  
Situation  
distance setting:  
Gray  
Accelerating  
with the  
accelerator  
pedal  
Set vehicle speed:  
White  
Green  
Preceding vehicle:  
Gray  
Set vehicle speed: Set vehicle  
Green in reverse  
display  
speed being  
exceeded  
Green  
Vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance setting:  
Gray  
Vehicle in  
Set vehicle speed: controlled  
White  
stop  
Green  
Preceding vehicle:  
Gray  
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●On steep downhills, or where  
there are sudden changes  
between sharp up and down  
Cruise control  
gradients  
The vehicle can be driven at  
a set speed even if the  
accelerator pedal is not  
depressed.  
Vehicle speed may exceed the  
set speed when driving down a  
steep hill.  
●When it is necessary to disable  
the system: P.250  
Use the cruise control only  
on highways and express-  
ways.  
■When towing another vehicle  
P.308  
■When lift up  
P.257  
WARNING  
■For safe use  
●Driving safely is solely the  
responsibility of the driver.  
Therefore, do not overly rely on  
this system. The driver is solely  
responsible for paying attention  
to the vehicle’s surroundings  
and driving safely.  
System components  
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■ Meter display  
●Set the speed appropriately  
according to the speed limit,  
traffic flow, road conditions,  
weather conditions, etc. The  
driver is responsible for confirm-  
ing the set speed.  
■Situations in which cruise  
control should not be used  
Set vehicle speed  
Cruise control indicator  
■ Switches  
Do not use the cruise control in  
the following situations. As the  
system will not be able to provide  
appropriate control, using it may  
lead to an accident resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
●On roads with sharp bends  
●On winding roads  
●On slippery roads, such as  
those covered with rain, ice or  
snow  
Driving assist switch  
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vehicle speed.  
“+” switch/“RES” switch  
Cancel switch  
“-” switch  
Driving assist mode select  
switch  
Using the cruise control  
■ Adjusting the set vehicle  
speed  
■ Setting the vehicle speed  
1 Press the driving assist mode  
select switch to select Cruise  
Control Mode.  
Adjusting the set vehicle  
speed using the switches  
The cruise control indicator will illu-  
minate.  
To change the set vehicle  
speed, press the “+” or “-” switch  
until the desired speed is dis-  
played.  
2 Using the accelerator pedal,  
accelerate to the desired  
vehicle speed (approxi-  
mately 20 mph [30 km/h] or  
more), and press the driving  
assist switch to set the set  
vehicle speed.  
1 Increase set vehicle speed  
2 Decrease set vehicle speed  
The set vehicle speed will  
increase or decrease as follows:  
The vehicle speed at the moment  
the switch is released will be the set  
Fine adjustment: By 0.6 mph (1  
km/h) or 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each  
time the switch is pressed  
Large adjustment: Increases con-  
tinuously while the switch is  
pressed and held  
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●When the parking brake has been  
operated  
Increasing the set vehicle  
speed using the accelerator  
pedal  
●When the driver’s seat belt is  
unfastened  
1 Depress the accelerator  
pedal to accelerate the vehi-  
cle to the desired vehicle  
speed.  
●Situations in which some or all of  
the functions of the system cannot  
operate: P.256  
2 Press the “+” switch.  
■ Canceling/resuming control  
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1 Press the cancel switch or  
driving assist switch to cancel  
control.  
Control will also be canceled if the  
brake pedal is depressed.  
2 Press the “RES” switch to  
resume control.  
■Automatic cancelation of the  
cruise control  
In the following situations, the cruise  
control will be canceled automati-  
cally:  
●When the vehicle speed drops  
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)  
or more below the set vehicle  
speed  
●When the vehicle speed drops  
below approximately 20 mph (30  
km/h)  
●When the brake control or output  
restriction control of a driving sup-  
port system operates (For exam-  
ple: PCS, drive-start control)  
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Display and system operation state  
The operating state of cruise control is indicated.  
Indicator  
Multi-information display  
Blank  
Situation  
Cruise con-  
trol being  
OFF  
White  
Constant  
speed cruis-  
ing  
Set vehicle speed:  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Set vehicle speed: Set vehicle  
Green in reverse  
display  
speed being  
exceeded  
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Emergency Driving  
Stop System  
WARNING  
■For safe use  
●Driving safely is solely the  
responsibility of the driver. Pay  
careful attention to the sur-  
rounding conditions in order to  
ensure safe driving. The emer-  
gency driving stop system is  
designed to provide support in  
an emergency where it is diffi-  
cult for the driver to continue  
driving, such as if they have had  
a medical emergency. It is not  
designed to support driving  
while drowsy or in poor physical  
health, or inattentive driving.  
The emergency driving stop  
system is a system which  
automatically decelerates  
and stops the vehicle within  
its lane if the driver  
becomes unable to con-  
tinue driving the vehicle,  
such as if they have suf-  
fered a medical emergency,  
etc.  
●Although the emergency driv-  
ing stop system is designed to  
decelerate the vehicle within its  
lane to help avoid or help  
reduce the impact of a collision  
if the system determines that it  
is difficult for the driver to con-  
tinue driving, its effectiveness  
may change according to vari-  
ous conditions. Therefore, it  
may not always be able to  
During LTA (Lane Tracing  
Assist) control, if the sys-  
tem does not detect driving  
operations, such as if the  
driver is not holding the  
steering wheel, and deter-  
mines the driver is not  
responsive, the vehicle will  
be decelerated and stopped  
within its current lane to  
help avoid a collision or  
reduce the impact of a colli-  
sion.  
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achieve the same level of per-  
formance. Also, if the operating  
conditions are not met, this  
function will not operate.  
●After the emergency driving  
stop system operates, if driving  
becomes possible again, imme-  
diately begin driving again or, if  
necessary, park the vehicle on  
the shoulder of the road and set  
a warning reflector and flare to  
warn other drivers of your  
stopped vehicle.  
●After this system operates, pas-  
sengers should attend to the  
driver as necessary and take  
appropriate hazard prevention  
measures, such as moving to a  
place where safety can be  
ensured, such as the shoulder  
of the road or behind a guard-  
rail.  
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or more  
WARNING  
■Operation cancelation condi-  
●This system detects the condi-  
tion of the driver through the  
operation of the steering wheel.  
This system may operate if the  
driver is aware but intentionally  
and continuously does not oper-  
ate the vehicle. Also, the system  
may not operate if it cannot  
tions  
In the following situations, system  
operation will be canceled:  
●When LTA control has been can-  
celed (the LTA switch has been  
pressed, etc.)  
●When the dynamic radar cruise  
control has been canceled  
determine that the driver is not  
responsive, such as if they are  
leaning on the steering wheel.  
●When driver operations are  
detected (the steering wheel is  
held, the brake pedal, accelerator  
pedal, parking brake, hazard light  
switch, or turn signal lever is oper-  
ated)  
■When towing another vehicle  
P.308  
■When lift up  
P.257  
●When the driving assist switch is  
pressed while in the stop and hold  
phase  
Summary of the system  
●When the engine switch has been  
turned from ON to OFF  
Operation of this system is sep-  
arated into 4 control states.  
Through control state “warning  
phase 1” and “warning phase 2”,  
the system determines if the  
driver is aware and responsive  
while outputting a warning and  
controlling the vehicle speed. If  
the system determines the  
driver is not responsive, it will  
operate in control state “deceler-  
ation stop phase” and “stop hold  
phase” and decelerate and stop  
the vehicle. It will then operate  
continuously in “stop hold  
●Situations in which some or all of  
the functions of the system cannot  
operate: P.256  
■LTA control when operation is  
canceled  
When emergency driving stop sys-  
tem operation is canceled, LTA con-  
trol may also be canceled.  
Warning phase 1  
If driving operations are not  
detected after the hands off  
steering wheel warning oper-  
ates, a buzzer will sound inter-  
mittently and a message will be  
displayed to warn the driver, and  
the system will judge if the driver  
is responsive or not. If driving  
operations, such as holding the  
steering wheel, are not per-  
formed within a certain amount  
of time, the system will enter  
warning phase 2.  
phase”.  
■Operating conditions  
This system operates when all of  
the following conditions are met:  
●When the LTA is on  
●When the vehicle speed is  
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h)  
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gency.  
Warning phase 2  
■Restricted functions after the  
operation is canceled  
After entering warning phase 2,  
a buzzer will sound in short  
intervals and a message will be  
displayed to warn the driver, and  
the vehicle will slowly deceler-  
ate. If driving operations, such  
as holding the steering wheel,  
are not performed within a cer-  
tain amount of time, the system  
will determine that the driver is  
not responsive and enter the  
deceleration stop phase.  
After shifting to the deceleration  
stop phase, the following functions  
will not be available until the engine  
is re-started even though the emer-  
gency driving stop system is can-  
celed:  
●LTA  
When the vehicle is decelerating,  
the brake lights may illuminate,  
depending on the road conditions,  
etc.  
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Deceleration stop phase  
After entering the deceleration  
stop phase, a buzzer will sound  
continuously and a message will  
be displayed to warn the driver,  
and the vehicle will slowly decel-  
erate and stop. After the vehicle  
stops, the system will enter the  
stop and hold phase.  
Stop hold phase  
After the vehicle is stopped, the  
parking brake will be applied  
automatically. After entering the  
stop and hold phase, the buzzer  
will continue sounding continu-  
ously and the emergency flash-  
ers (hazard lights) will flash to  
warn other drivers of the emer-  
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Function  
Status  
TDA (Trailer Driving  
*
Assist)  
PDA (Proactive  
driving assist)  
(P.281)  
*
: If equipped  
TDA (Trailer Driving Assist)  
is a system that adjusts cer-  
tain driver assist settings to  
support towing functional-  
ity. It is recommended to  
use a genuine Toyota Trailer  
Brake Controller (TBC)  
(P.437) (if equipped) when  
towing.  
RSA (Road Sign  
*2  
O
O
Assist)  
(P.288)  
Dynamic radar  
cruise control  
(P.290)  
Emergency Driv-  
ing Stop System  
(P.305)  
Towing without a genuine  
Toyota Trailer Brake Con-  
troller (TBC) (if equipped)  
increases the risk of vehi-  
cle/trailer instability.  
Intuitive parking  
*2  
*1  
assist  
(P.323)  
PKSB (Parking  
*2  
Support Brake)  
(P.339)  
System functions  
Parking Support  
Brake function  
*2  
When the TDA (Trailer Driving  
Assist) is operating, each func-  
tion is limited as follows:  
(static objects)  
(P.344)  
RCD (Rear Cam-  
*2  
Function  
Status  
era Detection)  
(P.335)  
AHB (Automatic  
High Beam)  
(P.238)  
O
RCTA (Rear  
Cross Traffic  
Alert) (P.330)  
PCS (Pre-Colli-  
sion System)  
(P.259)  
*1  
Definition of symbols: O = Avail-  
able, — = Not available  
*1  
LTA (Lane Trac-  
ing Assist)  
:Partially unavailable  
*2  
(P.270)  
:If equipped  
LDA (Lane  
Departure Alert)  
(P.275)  
■Operating conditions  
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Operates when any of the following  
conditions are met:  
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●When towing a trailer connected  
*
Stop & Start system  
to a genuine Toyota Trailer Brake  
Controller (TBC) (P.437) (if  
equipped)  
*
: If equipped  
●When BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)  
(P.316) detects a connected  
trailer  
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.  
A message is displayed on the  
multi-information display when a  
trailer is detected.  
Enable the function according to the  
instructions on the multi-information  
display.  
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)  
function  
The following functions are dis-  
abled when a trailer is detected.  
Stop & Start system oper-  
ation  
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• Moderate braking for pre-collision  
warning  
• Acceleration suppression at low  
speed  
■ Stopping the engine  
• Emergency steering assist  
While driving with the D shift  
position selected, depress the  
brake pedal and stop the vehi-  
cle. The engine will stop auto-  
matically.  
• Intersection collision avoidance  
support (left/right turn)  
■When towing a trailer  
●This system has limitations. Do  
not overly rely on the system. It is  
the driver’s responsibility to  
always be aware of the surround-  
ings and drive safely.  
When the engine stops, the Stop &  
Start indicator will illuminate.  
●Please check P.205 on how to tow  
a trailer properly.  
WARNING  
■For safe use  
If the vehicle is being driven on a  
slippery surface such as an icy  
road or a very wet road, disable  
the system, as it may not operate  
properly, possibly leading to an  
accident resulting in death or seri-  
ous injury.  
■ Restarting the engine  
Release the brake pedal. The  
engine will start automatically.  
When the engine starts, the Stop &  
Start indicator will turn off.  
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■ When the brake hold sys-  
tem is operating  
the vehicle will remain  
stopped.  
When the engine is stopped  
by the Stop & Start system, if  
the brake pedal is released  
the engine will remain  
Disabling the Stop & Start  
system  
Press the Stop & Start cancel  
switch to disable the Stop &  
Start system.  
stopped.  
However, when a vehicle  
stops forward or a person  
walks the front and so on, the  
engine may be restarted.  
The Stop & Start cancel indica-  
tor will illuminate.  
Pressing the switch again will  
enable the Stop & Start system and  
the Stop & Start cancel indicator will  
turn off.  
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,  
unless the operation condi-  
tions of the brake hold system  
are no longer met. (P.231)  
■Automatic enabling of the Stop  
& Start system  
■ When the dynamic radar  
cruise control is operating  
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.  
When the vehicle is stopped  
by the dynamic radar cruise  
control, the engine will stop  
automatically even though the  
brake pedal is not depressed.  
Hill-start assist control  
When the preceding vehicle  
starts off, the engine will  
restart automatically.  
When the engine is stopped by  
the Stop & Start system when  
the vehicle is on an incline,  
when the brake pedal is  
If the engine is restarted by  
the Stop & Start system while  
the vehicle is stopped by the  
dynamic radar cruise control,  
released, brake force is tempo-  
rarily maintained to prevent the  
vehicle from rolling backwards  
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■Operating conditions  
before the engine is restarted  
and drive force is generated.  
When drive force is generated,  
the maintained brake force is  
automatically canceled.  
●The Stop & Start system is opera-  
tional when all of the following  
conditions are met:  
• The vehicle has been driven a cer-  
tain amount of time.  
• The brake pedal is being  
depressed firmly. (Except when  
the vehicle is stopped by the  
dynamic radar cruise control when  
in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-  
trol 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 not  
“4H” or “4L” mode. (part-time 4WD  
models)  
This function operates on flat  
surfaces as well as steep  
inclines.  
Sound may be generated  
from the brake system, but  
this does not indicate a mal-  
function.  
Brake pedal response may  
change and vibration may  
occur, but this does not indi-  
cate a malfunction.  
• The selected driving mode is not  
“H4F” or “L4L” mode. (full-time  
4WD models)  
• The Multi-terrain Select is not  
operated (if equipped)  
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• The selected driving mode is not  
rear differential lock mode. (if  
equipped)  
• The windshield defogger is off.  
• The accelerator pedal is not being  
depressed.  
■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  
• The engine is adequately warmed  
up.  
• The hood is closed. (P.312)  
• “TOW HAUL” mode is not oper-  
ated (if equipped)  
engine using the normal engine  
starting procedure. (P.218)  
●When the engine is being  
●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.  
restarted by the Stop & Start sys-  
tem, the power outlets may be  
temporarily unusable, but this  
does not indicate a malfunction.  
●Installation and removal of electri-  
cal components and wireless  
devices may affect the Stop &  
Start system. Contact your Toyota  
dealer for details.  
●When stopping the vehicle for a  
longer period of time, turn the  
engine switch off to stop the  
engine completely.  
●When the engine is restarted by  
the Stop & Start system, the steer-  
ing wheel may temporarily feel  
heavy.  
• When the brake booster vacuum  
is low.  
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• 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-  
perature is extremely low or high.  
• When the vehicle is stopped on a  
steep incline.  
●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 brake pedal is pumped  
or strongly depressed.  
• When the air conditioning system  
is being used.  
• When the vehicle is being driven  
in a high altitude area.  
• When a switch of the air condition-  
ing system is operated (windshield  
defogger switch, etc.).  
• When the battery fluid tempera-  
ture is extremely low or high.  
• For a while after the battery termi-  
nals have been disconnected and  
reconnected.  
• If the battery charge becomes low.  
■When the hood is opened  
●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.218)  
●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.  
●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  
being used. (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 selected driving mode is “4H”  
or “4L” mode. (part-time 4WD  
models)  
■Air conditioning system opera-  
tion while the engine is stopped  
by the Stop & Start system  
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.  
• The selected driving mode is  
“H4F” or “L4L” mode. (full-time  
4WD models)  
• The Multi-terrain Select is oper-  
ated (if equipped)  
• “TOW HAUL” mode is operated (if  
equipped)  
• The driving mode is changed to  
rear differential lock mode. (if  
equipped)  
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is  
pressed.  
To prioritize air conditioning system  
performance when the vehicle is  
stopped, disable the Stop & Start  
system by pressing the Stop & Start  
cancel switch.  
• The accelerator pedal is  
depressed.  
●If the windshield is fogged up  
• The vehicle starts to roll on an  
incline.  
Turn the windshield defogger on.  
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(P.462)  
“Press Brake More to Acti-  
If the windshield fogs up frequently,  
press the Stop & Start cancel switch  
to disable the Stop & Start system.  
vate”  
• The brake pedal is not sufficiently  
depressed.  
If the brake pedal is depressed  
further, the system will operate.  
●If an odor is emitted from the air  
conditioning system  
• Vehicles with a manual air condi-  
tioning system  
“Non-Dedicated Battery”  
• A battery not designed for use  
with a Stop & Start system may  
have been installed.  
If the idling stop time setting is set to  
“Extended” change it to “Standard”.  
If an odor is emitted when the idling  
stop time setting is set to “Stan-  
dard”, press the Stop & Start cancel  
switch to deactivate the Stop & Start  
system.  
Have the vehicle inspected by  
your Toyota dealer.  
“Battery Charging”  
• 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.  
• Vehicles with an automatic air  
conditioning system  
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Press the Stop & Start cancel switch  
to deactivate the Stop & Start sys-  
tem.  
• A refresh charge may be occur-  
ring  
■Changing the idling stop time  
with the air conditioning system  
on  
After a refresh charge for up to an  
hour completes, the system can be  
operated.  
• If displayed continuously for a  
long time (more than an hour)  
The length of time the Stop & Start  
system will operate when the air  
conditioning system is on can be  
changed in  
of the multi-informa-  
The battery may be deteriorated.  
Contact your Toyota dealer for  
details.  
tion display (P.649). (The length of  
time the Stop & Start system will  
operate when the air conditioning  
system is off cannot be changed.)  
“Stop & Start System  
Unavailable”  
■Displaying the Stop & Start sys-  
tem status  
• The Stop & Start system is tempo-  
rarily disabled.  
P.310  
■Multi-information display mes-  
sages  
Allow the engine to run for some  
time.  
• The engine may have been  
started with the hood open.  
Close the hood, turn the engine  
switch off, wait for 30 seconds or  
more, and then start the engine.  
If the following situations,  
and a message may be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
“In Preparation”  
●When the engine cannot be  
stopped by the Stop & Start sys-  
tem  
• The vehicle is being driven in a  
high altitude area.  
• The brake booster vacuum is low.  
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When the brake booster vacuum  
reaches a predetermined level, the  
system will be enabled.  
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.  
“For Climate Control”  
• The air conditioning system is  
being used when the ambient  
temperature is high or low.  
If the difference between the set  
temperature and cabin temperature  
becomes small, the system will be  
enabled.  
●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.  
• The windshield defogger is on.  
●When the engine automatically  
restarts while stopped by the Stop  
& Start system  
“In Preparation”  
• The brake pedal has been  
depressed further or pumped.  
• Turn the engine switch to ON and  
then to off.  
■Replacing the battery  
P.610  
The system will be enabled after  
the engine runs and the brake  
booster vacuum reaches a predeter-  
mined level.  
■If the Stop & Start cancel indica-  
tor flashes continuously  
The system may be malfunctioning.  
Have the vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer.  
“For Climate Control”  
• The air conditioning system has  
being used.  
• The windshield defogger has  
been turned on.  
■If “Stop & Start System Mal-  
function Visit Your Dealer” is  
displayed on the multi-informa-  
tion display  
“Battery Charging”  
• The battery charge may be low.  
The system may be malfunctioning.  
Have the vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer.  
The system will be enabled after  
the engine runs to sufficiently  
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  
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●Do not leave the vehicle while  
BSM (Blind Spot Moni-  
tor)  
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.  
The Blind Spot Monitor is a  
system that uses rear side  
radar sensors installed on  
the inner side of the rear  
bumper on the left and right  
side to assist the driver in  
confirming safety when  
changing lanes.  
●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).  
NOTICE  
WARNING  
■To ensure the system oper-  
ates correctly  
■Cautions regarding the use of  
the system  
If any of the following situations  
occur, the Stop & Start system  
may not operate correctly. Have  
your vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer.  
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●The driver is solely responsible  
for safe driving. Always drive  
safely, taking care to observe  
your surroundings.  
●While the driver’s seat belt is  
fastened, the driver’s and front  
passenger’s seat belt reminder  
light flashes.  
●The Blind Spot Monitor is a sup-  
plementary function which alerts  
the driver that a vehicle is in a  
blind spot of the outside rear  
view mirrors or is approaching  
rapidly from behind into a blind  
spot. Do not overly rely on the  
Blind Spot Monitor. As the func-  
tion cannot judge if it is safe to  
change lanes, over reliance  
could lead to an accident result-  
ing in death or serious injury. As  
the system may not function  
correctly under certain condi-  
tions, the driver’s own visual  
confirmation of safety is neces-  
sary.  
●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.  
●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.  
●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.  
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■Certification  
P.696  
WARNING  
■To ensure the system can  
operate properly  
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are  
installed behind the left and right  
sides of the rear bumper respec-  
tively. Observe the following to  
ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can  
operate correctly.  
Meter control switches  
●Keep the sensors and the sur-  
rounding areas on the rear  
bumper clean at all times.  
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor  
on/off.  
If a sensor or its surrounding area  
on the rear bumper is dirty or cov-  
ered with snow, the Blind Spot  
Monitor may not operate and a  
warning message will be dis-  
played. In this situation, clear off  
the dirt or snow and drive the  
vehicle with the operation condi-  
tions of the BSM function  
(P.321) satisfied for approxi-  
mately 10 minutes. If the warning  
message does not disappear,  
have the vehicle inspected by  
your Toyota dealer.  
Outside rear view mirror indi-  
cators  
When a vehicle is detected in a  
blind spot of the outside rear view  
mirrors or approaching rapidly from  
behind into a blind spot, the outside  
rear view mirror indicator (P.78)  
on the detected side will illuminate.  
If the turn signal lever is operated  
toward the detected side, the out-  
side rear view mirror indicator  
flashes.  
Driving assist information  
indicator  
Illuminates when the Blind Spot  
Monitor is turned off. At this time, a  
message will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
■Outside rear view mirror indica-  
tor visibility  
●Do not attach accessories,  
stickers (including transparent  
stickers), aluminum tape, etc.,  
to a sensor or its surrounding  
area on the rear bumper.  
In strong sunlight, the outside rear  
view mirror indicator may be difficult  
to see.  
■Customization  
Some functions can be customized.  
(P.649)  
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■ Setting the trailer type  
●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.  
Select “Trailer Settings” on the  
multi-information display and  
add a trailer according to the  
display. (P.96, 105)  
■ Auto Trailer Detection (ATD)  
Auto Trailer Detection (ATD)  
detects if a trailer is attached by  
using the Trailer Brake Control-  
ler (TBC) (if equipped) or the  
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) sen-  
sors.  
• A sensor or its surrounding area  
is subject to a strong impact.  
• If the surrounding area of a sen-  
sor is scratched or dented, or  
part of them has become dis-  
connected.  
Trailers that use TBC can be  
detected by using the 7-pin  
trailer connector. (vehicles  
with the Trailer Brake Control-  
ler)  
●Do not disassemble the sensor.  
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●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.  
Other types of trailers can be  
detected using the BSM sen-  
sors.  
●Do not paint the rear bumper  
any color other than an official  
Toyota color.  
When a trailer is detected via  
the 7-pin trailer connectors  
(vehicles equipped with the  
Trailer Brake Controller) or via  
the BSM, and “Yes” has been  
selected on the pop-up dis-  
play on the meter to confirm a  
trailer is detected, the follow-  
ing modes will change as fol-  
lows:  
Turning the Blind Spot  
Monitor on/off  
The Blind Spot Monitor can be  
enabled/disabled through a cus-  
tomize setting. (P.637)  
When the Blind Spot Monitor is  
off, the driving assist information  
indicator (P.78) will illuminate  
and a message will be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
• RCTA, PKSB (if equipped), RCD  
(if equipped), and the rear sen-  
sors of intuitive parking assist will  
be disabled.  
• The detection area of BSM will be  
expanded to a maximum length  
of approximately 50 ft. (15 m)  
from the vehicle’s rear bumper.  
Each time the engine switch is  
turned to ON, the Blind Spot  
Monitor is enabled.  
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For trailer auto detection with-  
out engagement of 7-pin  
trailer connector (vehicles  
with the Trailer Brake Control-  
ler), the vehicle should be  
moving forward at speed of  
above 6 mph (10 km/h) for at  
least 10 seconds.  
ATD function is triggered at  
every engine switch on/off  
cycle, the vehicle is stopped  
and the shift lever is in P or N,  
or the parking brake is set for  
more than 90 seconds  
When a trailer no longer  
detected via the BSM, after  
disconnecting the trailer from  
the vehicle, and “Yes” has  
been selected on the pop-up  
display on the meter to con-  
firm the trailer no longer  
detected, the previously dis-  
abled systems will be enabled  
and the detection area of the  
BSM will return to the previ-  
ous settings.  
Trailer detection via BSM sen-  
sors may be delayed if the  
vehicle is in a crowded envi-  
ronment such as busy parking  
lot, area surrounded with  
trees (camping ground) or in  
an environment with objects  
in the immediate environment  
that prevent sensors from suf-  
ficiently detecting the trailer.  
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■ Trailer Length Detection  
(TLD)  
■ Trailer Merge Warning  
(TMW)  
Once a trailer is detected and  
if the trailer length in the  
When towing a trailer, the  
blind spot system uses input  
from ATD and TLD to modify  
the detection zone to match  
the trailer. TMW will alert via  
the indicators of the outside  
mirror when a vehicle in an  
adjacent lane enters the mod-  
ified detection zone.  
meter is selected as “Auto”,  
the TLD function will estimate  
the trailer length using the  
Blind Spot Monitor sensors  
In order to estimate the trailer  
length with TLD function and detec-  
tion area, make at least two 90  
degree turns.  
Depending on some combina-  
tions of trailer types, trailer  
dimensions, and bumper  
types TMW performance may  
be degraded.  
If the trailer length is entered manu-  
ally via multi-information display  
input, the detection area is also  
adjusted to exceed the length of the  
trailer.  
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Blind Spot Monitor operation  
■ Objects that can be detected while driving  
The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the fol-  
lowing vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of  
the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear  
view mirrors.  
When not towing a trailer  
Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the  
outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)  
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that  
are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)  
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When towing a trailer  
Vehicles approaching in adjacent lanes that may not be visible  
using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)  
■ Detection range while driving  
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.  
When not towing a trailer  
The range of each detection area is:  
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of  
the vehicle*1  
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper  
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper  
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear  
bumper*2  
321  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
When towing a trailer  
The range of each detection area is:  
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of  
the vehicle*1  
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper  
Trailer overall length*3  
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Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear end of trailer*3  
*1  
*2  
:The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side  
of the vehicle cannot be detected.  
: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.  
*3  
:The system is designed to support utility and boat trailers up to 8.5 ft.  
(2.59 m) wide, most enclosed type trailer types up to 8 ft. (2.46 m) wide,  
and trailers no longer than 39 ft. (12.0 m). For wider trailers and/or trail-  
ers with shorter tongues lengths the indicator warning in the outer mirror  
may be delayed.  
■ The Blind Spot Monitor linked function  
The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) has a function that uses information  
of detected vehicles driving in an adjacent lane. For details about the  
function and its operating conditions, P.275.  
other than R.  
■The Blind Spot Monitor is oper-  
●The vehicle speed is approxi-  
ational when  
mately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.  
The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-  
tional when all of the following con-  
ditions are met:  
■The Blind Spot Monitor will  
detect a vehicle when  
The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a  
vehicle present in the detection area  
in the following situations:  
●The engine switch is in ON.  
●The Blind Spot Monitor is on.  
●The shift lever is in a position  
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●A vehicle in an adjacent lane over- • When the distance between your  
takes your vehicle.  
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  
●You overtake a vehicle in an adja-  
cent lane slowly.  
●Another vehicle enters the detec-  
tion area when it changes lanes.  
• When the difference in speed  
between your vehicle and another  
vehicle is changing  
• When a vehicle enters a detection  
area traveling at about the same  
speed as your vehicle  
• As your vehicle starts from a stop,  
a vehicle remains in the detection  
area  
• When driving up and down con-  
secutive steep inclines, such as  
hills, dips in the road, etc.  
• When driving on roads with sharp  
bends, consecutive curves, or  
uneven surfaces  
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or  
when driving on the edge of a  
lane, and the vehicle in an 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  
• Immediately after the Blind Spot  
Monitor is turned on  
■Situations in which the Blind  
Spot Monitor cannot detect  
vehicles.  
The Blind Spot Monitor cannot  
detect the following vehicles and  
other objects:  
●Small motorcycles, bicycles,  
*
pedestrians, etc.  
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite  
direction  
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked  
vehicles and similar stationary  
*
objects  
●Following vehicles that are in the  
*
same lane  
●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away  
*
from your vehicle  
●Vehicles which are being over-  
*
taken rapidly by your vehicle  
*
: Depending on the conditions,  
detection of a vehicle and/or  
object may occur.  
■Conditions under which the  
system may not function cor-  
rectly  
●Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-  
tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-  
cle 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.  
●The Blind Spot Monitor may not  
detect vehicles correctly in the fol-  
lowing 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 wet road sur-  
face, such as in a puddle, while in  
inclement weather, such as heavy  
rain, snow, fog, etc.  
• When multiple vehicles are  
approaching with only a small gap  
between each vehicle  
• 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  
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enters the detection area  
Intuitive parking  
*
• When driving on roads with sharp  
bends, consecutive curves, or  
uneven surfaces  
assist  
• When the tires are slipping or  
spinning  
*
: If equipped  
• When the distance between your  
vehicle and a following vehicle is  
short  
• When an accessory (such as a  
bicycle carrier) is installed to the  
rear of the vehicle  
• When turning at an intersection  
with a trailer is being towed and  
an adjacent vehicle continues  
traveling straight  
The intuitive parking assist  
function detects the approx-  
imate distance from the  
vehicle and an object such  
as a wall using ultrasonic  
sensors and informs the  
driver with the multimedia  
display distance display  
and buzzer.  
System components  
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■ Type of sensors  
Front corner sensors  
Front center sensors  
Rear corner sensors  
Rear center sensors  
■ Display  
When the sensors detect an  
object, such as a wall, a graphic  
is shown on the multimedia dis-  
play depending on the position  
and distance to the object.  
Vehicles without multimedia dis-  
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play or rear camera: When  
engine switch has been turned  
off.)  
detecting a stationary object, the  
intuitive parking assist detection  
indicator illuminates. (P.78)  
Vehicles without the multimedia  
display or rear camera: How-  
ever, the system will automati-  
cally turn on (enabled) and the  
intuitive parking assist OFF indi-  
cator will turn off if the shift posi-  
tion is changed to R.  
The illustration is an example for  
explanation and may differ  
depending on the specifications.  
Multimedia display  
When the shift position is R, the  
intuitive parking assist cannot  
be turned on or off.  
The setting of intuitive parking  
assist itself will not change.  
■When towing a trailer  
●When Auto Trailer Detection  
(ATD) (P.318) is activated, rear  
sensor turns off.  
Turning the intuitive park-  
ing assist function  
ON/OFF  
●When the shift position is in R, the  
intuitive parking assist OFF indica-  
tor (P.78) turns on and a mes-  
sage is displayed in the multi-  
information display.  
The intuitive parking assist func-  
tion can be enabled/disabled  
through a customize setting.  
(P.637)  
●If a camera malfunction occurs  
while the trailer is connected,  
There may be cases where the  
notification message that indi-  
cates Intuitive Parking Assist,  
RCD (if equipped), or PKSB is  
OFF may not be displayed.  
When the intuitive parking assist  
function is disabled, the intuitive  
parking assist OFF indicator  
(P.78) illuminates on the multi-  
information display.  
If the system switches to OFF  
(disabled) and the intuitive park-  
ing assist is stopped, the intui-  
tive parking assist will not be re-  
enabled until ON (enabled) is  
selected again from the custom-  
ize setting (P.637). (It remains  
off even if the engine switch is  
turned to ON again after the  
WARNING  
■Cautions regarding the use of  
the system  
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.  
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●When using steam to clean the  
vehicle, do not direct steam too  
close to the sensors, as doing  
so may cause a sensor to mal-  
function.  
WARNING  
■To ensure the system can  
operate properly  
Make sure to observe the follow-  
ing precautions. The system may  
not operate properly and may  
lead to an unexpected accident.  
When these precautions cannot  
be observed, turn the system off.  
■The system can be operated  
when  
●The engine switch is in ON.  
●Do not damage the sensors,  
●The intuitive parking assist is on.  
and always keep them clean.  
●The vehicle speed is less than  
about 6 mph (10 km/h).  
●Do not attach a sticker or install  
a component, such as a backlit  
license plate (especially fluores-  
cent type), fog lights, fender  
pole or wireless antenna near a  
radar sensor.  
●Front corner sensors:  
The shift position is in a position  
other than P.  
●Front center sensors:  
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The shift position is in a position  
other than P or R.  
●Do not subject the surrounding  
area of the sensor to a strong  
impact. If subjected to an  
impact, have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toyota  
dealer. If the front or rear  
bumper needs to be  
●Rear corner and rear center sen-  
sors:  
The shift position is in R.  
Vehicles without the multimedia dis-  
play or rear camera: The system will  
automatically turn on (enabled) and  
the intuitive parking assist OFF indi-  
cator will turn off if the shift position  
is changed to R.  
removed/installed or replaced,  
contact your Toyota dealer.  
●Do not modify, disassemble or  
paint the sensors.  
●Do not attach a license plate  
cover.  
The setting of intuitive parking assist  
itself will not change.  
●Keep your tires properly  
■Sensor detection information  
inflated.  
●The sensor’s detection areas are  
limited to the areas around the  
vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.  
●Do not install a suspension  
other than a genuine suspen-  
sion.  
●Certain vehicle conditions and the  
surrounding environment may  
affect the ability of a sensor to cor-  
rectly detect an object.  
■Notes when washing the vehi-  
cle  
●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.  
●Objects may not be detected if  
they are too close to the sensor.  
●There will be a short delay  
between object detection and dis-  
play.  
Even at low speeds, there is a pos-  
sibility that the object will come  
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within the sensor’s detection areas  
before the display is shown and the  
warning beep sounds.  
●When a sensor or the area around  
a sensor is extremely hot or cold.  
●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.  
●It may be difficult to hear the  
sound of this system due to the  
buzzers of other systems.  
●On an extremely bumpy road, on  
an incline, on gravel, or on grass.  
●If the meter malfunctions, the  
buzzer may not sound.  
●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  
■Objects which the system may  
not be properly detected  
The shape of the object may pre-  
vent the sensor from detecting it.  
Pay particular attention to the follow-  
ing objects:  
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of  
spray or heavy rain.  
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.  
●Cotton, snow and other materials  
that absorb sound waves  
●If objects draw too close to the  
sensor.  
●Sharply-angled objects  
●Low objects  
●When a pedestrian is wearing  
clothing that does not reflect ultra-  
sonic waves (ex. skirts with gath-  
ers or frills).  
●Tall objects with upper sections  
projecting outwards in the direc-  
tion of your vehicle  
●When objects that are not perpen-  
dicular to the ground, not perpen-  
dicular to the vehicle traveling  
direction, uneven, or waving are in  
the detection range.  
People may not be detected if they  
are wearing certain types of cloth-  
ing.  
●When strong winds are blowing  
■Situations in which the system  
may not operate properly  
●When driving in inclement weather  
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm  
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.  
●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  
cuts in front of the vehicle or runs  
out from the side of the vehicle  
●There is dirt, snow, water drops or  
ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the  
sensors will resolve this problem.)  
●If the orientation of a sensor has  
been changed due to a collision or  
other impact  
●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.  
●When equipment such as a towing  
eyelet, transport hook, bumper  
protector, bumper trim, bicycle  
carrier or snow-removal device  
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(snow plow) is installed near the spray or heavy rain  
sensor  
●When driving in inclement weather  
●If the front of the vehicle is raised  
or lowered due to the carried load  
such as fog, snow or a sandstorm  
●When strong winds are blowing  
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a  
stable manner, such as when the  
vehicle has been in an accident or  
is malfunctioning  
●When tire chains, compact spare  
tire or an emergency tire puncture  
repair kit are used  
●When towing with the vehicle  
■Situations in which the system  
may operate even if there is no  
possibility of a collision  
●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  
In some situations, such as the fol-  
lowing, the system may operate  
even though there is no possibility of  
a collision.  
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●If the front of the vehicle is raised  
or lowered due to the carried load  
●When driving on a narrow road  
●If the orientation of a sensor has  
been changed due to a collision or  
other impact  
●The vehicle is approaching a tall  
or curved curb  
●Driving close to columns (H-  
shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi-  
story parking garages, construc-  
tion sites, etc.  
●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)  
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a  
stable manner, such as when the  
vehicle has been in an accident or  
is malfunctioning  
●On an extremely bumpy road, on  
an incline, on gravel, or on grass  
●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 tire chains, compact spare  
tire or an emergency tire puncture  
repair kit are used  
●There is dirt, snow, water drops or  
ice on a sensor. (Cleaning the  
sensors will resolve this problem.)  
●When towing with the vehicle  
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of  
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■When towing a trailer  
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100  
cm)  
Rear sensors turn off when the  
trailer connection is detected.  
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150  
cm)  
When reversing, the rear sensors  
turn off, but the front corner sensors  
operate.  
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)  
■Certification  
P.698  
The diagram shows the detection  
range of the sensors.  
Note that the sensors cannot detect  
objects that are extremely close to  
the vehicle.  
Sensor detection display,  
object distance  
The range of the sensors may  
change depending on the shape of  
the object, etc.  
■ Detection range of the sen-  
sors  
■ The distance and buzzer  
Approximate distance to obstacle  
Buzzer  
Front center sensor:  
Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0  
*
ft. (60 cm)  
Slow  
Rear center sensor:  
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0  
*
ft. (60 cm)  
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5  
*
Medium  
ft. (45 cm)  
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Approximate distance to obstacle Buzzer  
Approximately 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0  
*
Fast  
ft. (30 cm)  
Approximately less than 1.0 ft. (30  
cm)  
Continuous  
*
: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (P.329)  
■Muting a buzzer  
Intuitive parking assist  
buzzer  
When the temporary mute switch is  
displayed on the multimedia display,  
this switch can be pressed to tem-  
porarily mute the buzzer.  
A buzzer sounds when the sen-  
sors are operating.  
Select the switch to mute a buzzer  
of the intuitive parking assist, RCTA,  
and RCD (if equipped) all together.  
The buzzer beeps faster as  
the vehicle approaches a  
static object. When the vehi-  
cle comes within the approxi-  
mately 1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the  
object, the buzzer will sound  
continuously.  
●Mute will be automatically can-  
celed in the following situations:  
• When the shift position is  
changed.  
• When the vehicle speed exceeds  
a certain speed.  
• When there is a malfunction in a  
sensor or the system is temporar-  
ily unavailable.  
• When the operating function is  
disabled manually.  
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When 2 or more sensors  
simultaneously detect a static  
object, the buzzer sounds for  
the nearest object.  
• When the engine switch is turned  
off.  
After an intermittent buzzer  
begins sounding, if the dis-  
tance between the vehicle  
and the detected static object  
does not become shorter, the  
buzzer will be muted automat-  
ically. (automatic buzzer mute  
function)  
■Adjusting the buzzer volume  
The buzzer volume of the intuitive  
parking assist, RCTA, and RCD (if  
equipped) can all be changed at  
once from the customize settings.  
(P.637)  
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RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-  
fic Alert) function  
System components  
The RCTA function uses the  
BSM rear side radar sen-  
sors installed behind the  
rear bumper. This function  
is intended to assist the  
driver in checking areas  
that are not easily visible  
when backing up.  
WARNING  
■Cautions regarding the use of  
the system  
Meter control switches  
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  
conditions, the driver’s own visual  
confirmation of safety is neces-  
sary.  
Over reliance on this function may  
lead to an accident resulting  
death or serious injury.  
Operate the meter control switches  
to enable/disable the RCTA func-  
tion on the multi-information dis-  
play.  
Outside rear view mirror indi-  
cators  
If a vehicle is detected as  
approaching from the left or right  
behind the vehicle, both outside  
rear view mirror indicators (P.78)  
will blink and a buzzer will sound.  
Multimedia display  
If a vehicle approaching from the  
right or left at the rear of the vehicle  
is detected, the RCTA icon  
■To ensure the system can  
operate properly  
P.317  
(P.331) for the detected side will  
be displayed on the multimedia dis-  
*
play. This illustration shows an  
example of a vehicle approaching  
from both sides of the vehicle.  
*
: Depending on the vehicle grade  
and equipped options, the actual  
screen may be different from this  
illustration.  
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Driving assist information  
RCTA function  
indicator  
■ Operation of the RCTA  
function  
Illuminates when the RCTA is  
turned off. At this time, a message  
will be displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display.  
The RCTA function uses rear  
side 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 indicators and sounding a  
buzzer.  
Turning the RCTA func-  
tion on/off  
The RCTA can be enabled/dis-  
abled through a customize set-  
ting. (P.637)  
When the RCTA function is off,  
the driving assist information  
indicator (P.78) will illuminate  
and a message will be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
Each time the engine switch is  
turned to ON, the RCTA function  
is enabled.  
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■When towing a trailer  
Approaching vehicles  
When Auto Trailer Detection (ATD)  
(P.318) is activated, the function  
turns off.  
Detection areas of approach-  
ing vehicles  
■Outside rear view mirror indica-  
tor visibility  
■ RCTA icon display  
When a vehicle approaching  
from the right or left at the rear  
of the vehicle is detected, the  
following will be displayed on  
the multimedia display.  
In strong sunlight, the outside rear  
view mirror indicator may be difficult  
to see.  
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer  
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to  
hear over loud noises, such as if the  
audio system volume is high.  
Example: Vehicles are  
approaching from both sides of  
the vehicle  
■Rear side radar sensors  
P.317  
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●The RCTA function is on.  
●The shift position is in R.  
●The vehicle speed is less than  
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).  
●The approaching vehicle speed is  
between approximately 5 mph (8  
km/h) and 34 mph (56 km/h).  
●The 7-pin connector for Trailer  
Brake controller is not engaged (if  
equipped) or when trailer is not  
detected using the Blind Spot  
Monitor (BSM) sensors.  
■ RCTA function detection  
areas  
■Setting the buzzer volume  
The areas that vehicles can be  
detected in are outlined below.  
The buzzer volume of the RCTA,  
intuitive parking assist (if equipped),  
and RCD (if equipped) can be  
adjusted all together through a cus-  
tomize setting. (P.637)  
■Muting a buzzer temporarily  
When an object is detected, the  
temporary mute switch is displayed  
on the multimedia Display.  
Select the switch to mute the buzzer  
of the intuitive parking assist (if  
equipped), RCTA, and RCD (if  
equipped) all together.  
The buzzer can alert the driver  
of faster vehicles approaching  
from farther away.  
Mute will be canceled automatically  
in the following situations:  
●When the shift lever is changed.  
●When the vehicle speed exceeds  
a certain speed.  
Example:  
●When there is a malfunction in a  
sensor or the system is temporar-  
ily unavailable.  
Approaching vehi-  
cle speed  
Approximate  
alert distance  
34 mph (56 km/h)  
(fast)  
●When the operating function is  
disabled manually.  
98 ft. (30 m)  
13 ft. (4 m)  
●When the engine switch is turned  
off  
5 mph (8 km/h)  
(slow)  
■Conditions under which the  
system will not detect a vehicle  
■The RCTA function is opera-  
tional when  
The RCTA function is not designed  
to detect the following types of vehi-  
cles and/or objects:  
The RCTA function operates when  
all of the following conditions are  
met:  
●Vehicles approaching from directly  
behind  
●The engine switch is in ON.  
●Vehicles backing up in a parking  
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space next to your vehicle  
●When a vehicle is approaching at  
high speed  
●Vehicles that the sensors cannot  
detect due to obstructions  
●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  
●When backing up on a slope with  
a sharp change in grade  
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked  
vehicles and similar stationary  
*
objects  
●Small motorcycles, bicycles,  
*
pedestrians, etc.  
●Vehicles moving away from your  
vehicle  
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●Vehicles approaching from the  
parking spaces next to your vehi-  
*
cle  
●The distance between the sensor  
and approaching vehicle gets too  
close  
●When backing out of a sharp  
angle parking spot  
*
: Depending on the conditions,  
detection of a vehicle and/or  
object may occur.  
■Situations in which the system  
may not operate properly  
The RCTA function may not detect  
vehicles correctly in the following  
situations:  
●Immediately after the RCTA func-  
tion is turned on  
●When the sensor is misaligned  
due to a strong impact to the sen-  
sor or its surrounding area  
●Immediately after the engine is  
started with the RCTA function on  
●When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,  
etc.,is covering the sensor or sur-  
rounding area on the position  
above the rear bumper  
●When the sensors cannot detect a  
vehicle due to obstructions  
●When there is a significant differ-  
ence in height between your vehi-  
cle and the vehicle that enters the  
detection area  
●When driving on a wet road sur-  
face, such as in a puddle, while in  
inclement weather, such as heavy  
rain, snow, fog, etc.  
●When a sensor or the area around  
a sensor is extremely hot or cold  
●When multiple vehicles are  
approaching with only a small gap  
between each vehicle  
●If the suspension has been modi-  
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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  
●When turning while backing up  
●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  
●When a vehicle passes by the  
side of your vehicle  
●When a vehicle turns into the  
detection area  
●When a detected vehicle turns  
while approaching the vehicle  
■Situations in which the system  
may operate even if there is no  
possibility of a collision  
Instances of the RCTA function  
unnecessary detecting a vehicle  
and/or object may increase in the  
following situations:  
●When the parking space faces a  
street and vehicles are being  
driven on the street  
●When there are spinning objects  
near your vehicle such as the fan  
of an air conditioning unit  
●When water is splashed or  
sprayed toward the rear bumper,  
such as from a sprinkler  
●Moving objects (flags, exhaust  
fumes, large rain droplets or  
snowflakes, rain water on the road  
surface, etc.)  
●When the distance between your  
vehicle and metal objects, such as  
a guardrail, wall, sigh, or parked  
vehicle, which may reflect electri-  
cal waves toward the rear of the  
vehicle, is short  
●When the distance between your  
vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc.,  
that enters the detection area is  
short  
●Gratings and gutters  
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●When a sensor or the area around  
RCD (Rear Camera  
a sensor is extremely hot or cold  
*
Detection)  
●If the suspension has been modi-  
fied or tires of a size other than  
specified are installed  
*
: If equipped  
●If the front of the vehicle is raised  
or lowered due to the carried load  
When the vehicle is backing  
up, the rear camera detec-  
tion function can detect  
pedestrians in the detec-  
tion area behind the vehicle.  
If a pedestrian is detected, a  
buzzer will sound and an  
icon will be displayed on  
the multimedia display to  
inform the driver of the  
pedestrian.  
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WARNING  
■Cautions regarding the use of  
the system  
The recognition and control capa-  
bilities for this system are limited.  
The driver should always drive  
safely by always being responsi-  
ble without over relying on the  
system and have a understanding  
of the surrounding situations.  
■To ensure the system can  
operate properly  
Observe the following, otherwise  
there is the danger that could lead  
to an accident.  
●Always clean the camera with-  
out damaging it.  
●Do not install market electronic  
parts (such as Illuminated  
license plate, fog lamps, etc.) in  
the camera vicinity.  
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RCD display  
WARNING  
●Do not subject the camera vicin-  
ity to strong impacts. If the vicin-  
ity is subjected to a strong  
impact, have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toyota  
dealer.  
●Do not disassemble, remodel or  
paint the camera.  
●Do not attach accessories or  
stickers to the camera.  
Pedestrian detection icon  
●Do not install market protection  
parts (bumper trim, etc.) to the  
rear bumper.  
Displayed automatically when a  
pedestrian is detected behind the  
vehicle.  
●Maintain suitable tire air pres-  
sure.  
●Make sure the back door is  
Turning the RCD function  
on/off  
completely closed.  
■When to disable the RCD  
function  
The RCD function can be  
enabled/disabled through a cus-  
tomize setting. (P.637)  
In the following situations, disable  
the system. The RCD function  
may not operate properly, possi-  
bly leading to an accident.  
When the RCD function is disabled,  
the driving assist information indi-  
cator (P.78) illuminates, and a  
message is displayed on the multi-  
information display.  
●The contents mentioned above  
are not observed.  
●Suspensions other than the  
genuine parts are installed.  
Each time the engine switch is  
turned off then changed to ON, the  
RCD function will be enabled auto-  
matically.  
System component  
Location of the rear camera  
When a pedestrian is  
detected  
If a pedestrian is in the area  
behind the vehicle or if the rear  
camera detected that a pedes-  
trian is approaching the vehicle  
from behind, the system urges  
caution from the driver by  
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sounding the buzzer and dis-  
Blinks  
playing the detection of a pedes-  
trian on the multimedia display  
as follows:  
■When towing a trailer  
●When Auto Trailer Detection  
(ATD) (P.318) is activated, the  
function turns off.  
●When the shift position is in R, the  
intuitive parking assist OFF indica-  
tor (P.74) turns ON and a mes-  
sage is displayed in the multi-  
information display.  
●If a camera malfunction occurs  
while the trailer is connected,  
There may be cases where the  
notification message that indicate  
Intuitive Parking Assist, RCD, or  
PKSB is OFF may not be dis-  
played  
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■The rear camera detection func-  
tion is operational when  
●The engine switch is in ON.  
●RCD function is on.  
If a pedestrian is detected in  
area  
●The shift position is in R.  
■Setting the buzzer volume  
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly  
Pedestrian detection icon:  
Blinks  
The buzzer volume of the intuitive  
parking assist, RCTA, and RCD can  
all be changed at once from the cus-  
tomize settings. (P.637)  
If a pedestrian is detected in  
area  
■Muting a buzzer temporarily  
Buzzer (When the vehicle is  
stationary): Sounds 3 times  
Buzzer (When the vehicle is  
backing up, when a pedes-  
trian approaches the rear of  
the vehicle): Sounds repeat-  
edly  
When an object is detected, the  
temporary mute switch is displayed  
on the multimedia display. Select  
the switch to mute a buzzer of the  
intuitive parking assist, RCTA, and  
RCD all together.  
Mute will be automatically canceled  
in the following situations:  
●When the shift position is  
changed.  
Pedestrian detection icon:  
Blinks  
●When the vehicle speed exceeds  
a certain speed.  
If the system determines that  
your vehicle may collide with  
●When there is a malfunction in a  
sensor or the system is temporar-  
ily unavailable.  
a pedestrian in area  
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly  
Pedestrian detection icon:  
●When the operating function is  
disabled manually.  
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●When the engine switch is turned  
off.  
on the camera lens  
• When the vehicle height is  
extremely changed (nose up,  
nose down, etc.)  
• When tire chains or an emergency  
tire puncture repair kit are used  
• When the suspension has been  
lowered or tires that have a differ-  
ent size than the genuine tires are  
installed  
■Situations in which the system  
may not operate properly  
●Some pedestrians, such as the  
following, may not be detected by  
the rear camera detection func-  
tion, preventing the function from  
operating properly:  
• Pedestrians who are bending for-  
ward or squatting  
• When an aftermarket electronic  
part (backlit license plate, fog  
light, etc.) is installed near the rear  
camera  
• If a bumper protector, such as an  
additional trim strip, is installed to  
the rear bumper  
• Pedestrians who are lying down  
• Pedestrians who are running  
• Pedestrians who suddenly appear  
from the shadow of the vehicle or  
a building  
• Pedestrians who are riding mov-  
ing objects such as a bicycle or  
skateboard  
■Situations in which the system  
may operate unexpectedly  
• Pedestrians wearing oversized  
clothing such as a rain coat, long  
skirt, etc., making their silhouette  
obscure  
• Pedestrians whose body is par-  
tially hidden by an object, such as  
a cart or umbrella  
●Even though there are no pedes-  
trians in the detection area, some  
objects, such as the following,  
may be detected, possibly caus-  
ing the rear camera detection  
function to operate.  
• Three dimensional objects, such  
as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or  
parked vehicle  
• Pedestrians which are obscured  
by darkness, such as at night  
• Moving objects, such as a car or  
motorcycle  
●In some situations, such as the  
following, pedestrians may not be  
detected by the rear camera  
detection function, preventing the  
function from operating properly:  
• When backing up in inclement  
weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)  
• The lens is dirty (by dirt or snow-  
melting agent, etc.) or scratched  
• When a very bright light, such as  
the sun, or the headlights of  
another vehicle, shines directly  
into the rear camera  
• When backing up in a place where  
the surrounding brightness  
changes suddenly, such as at the  
entrance or exit of a garage or  
underground parking lot  
• When backing up in a dim envi-  
ronment such as during dusk or in  
an underground parking lot  
• Objects moving toward your vehi-  
cle when backing up, such as  
flags or puddles (or airborne mat-  
ter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or  
snow)  
• Cobblestone or gravel roads, tram  
rails, road repairs, white lines,  
pedestrian crossings or fallen  
leaves on the road  
• Metal covers (gratings), such as  
those used for drainage ditches  
• Objects reflected in a puddle or on  
a wet road surface  
• Shadows on the road  
●In some situations, such as the  
following, the rear camera detec-  
tion function may operate even  
though there are no pedestrians in  
the detection area.  
• When the camera position and  
direction are deviated  
• When a towing hook is attached  
• When water droplets are flowing  
• When backing up toward the road-  
side or a bump on the road  
• When backing up toward an  
incline/decline  
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• When the vehicle height is  
extremely changed (nose up,  
nose down, etc.)  
PKSB (Parking Sup-  
*
port Brake)  
• When an aftermarket electronic  
part (backlit license plate, fog  
light, etc.) is installed near the rear  
camera  
*
: If equipped  
The PKSB (Parking Sup-  
• If a bumper protector, such as an  
additional trim strip, is installed to  
the rear bumper  
• If the orientation of the rear cam-  
era has been changed due to a  
collision or other impact, or  
removal and installation  
• If a towing eyelet is installed to the  
rear of the vehicle  
• When water is flowing over the  
rear camera lens  
port Brake) is a system that  
issues warnings and auto-  
matically performs braking  
to help reduce collision  
damage with operation tar-  
gets that were detected  
when traveling at a low  
speed such as when park-  
ing.  
• The lens is dirty (by dirt or snow-  
melting agent, etc.)  
• If there is a flashing light in the  
detection area, such as the emer-  
gency flashers of another vehicle  
• When tire chains or an emergency  
tire puncture repair kit are used  
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PKSB (Parking Support  
Brake) system  
The system has detected the  
following as operation targets.  
(The operation targets vary  
depending on the function.)  
●Situations in which the rear cam-  
era detection function may be diffi-  
cult to notice  
• The buzzer may be difficult to hear  
if the surrounding area is noisy or  
the audio system volume is high.  
• If the temperature in the cabin is  
extremely high or low, the multi-  
media display may not operate  
correctly.  
Parking Support Brake func-  
tion (static objects front and  
rear of the vehicle):  
P.344  
Parking Support Brake func-  
tion (moving vehicles rear of  
the vehicle):  
P.347  
Parking Support Brake func-  
tion (pedestrians rear of the  
vehicle) (if equipped):  
P.348  
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●When inspecting the vehicle  
using a chassis roller, chassis  
dynamo or free roller  
WARNING  
■Cautions regarding the use of  
the system  
●When loading the vehicle onto a  
boat, truck or other transport  
vessel  
Do not overly rely on the system,  
as doing so may lead to an acci-  
dent. Always drive while checking  
the safety of the surroundings of  
the vehicle.  
●If the suspension has been  
modified or tires of a size other  
than specified are installed  
Depending on the vehicle and  
road conditions, weather, etc., the  
system may not operate.  
●If the front of the vehicle is  
raised or lowered due to the  
carried load  
The detection capabilities of sen-  
sors and radars are limited.  
Always drive while checking the  
safety of the surroundings of the  
vehicle.  
●When equipment such as a tow-  
ing hook, transport hook,  
bumper protector, bumper trim,  
bicycle carrier or snow-removal  
device (snow plow) is installed  
near the sensor  
●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.  
●When using automatic car  
washing devices  
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in  
a stable manner, such as when  
the vehicle has been in an acci-  
dent or is malfunctioning  
●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 vehicle is driven in a  
sporty manner or off-road  
●When the tires are not properly  
inflated  
●When the tires are very worn  
●When tire chains, a compact  
spare tire or an emergency tire  
puncture repair kit are used.  
●It is extremely dangerous to  
check the system operations by  
intentionally driving the vehicle  
into the direction of a wall, etc.  
Never attempt such actions.  
■Precautions for the suspen-  
sion  
Do not modify the suspension of  
the vehicle. If the height or tilt of  
the vehicle is changed, the sen-  
sors may not be able to detect  
detectable objects and the system  
may not operate correctly, possi-  
bly leading to an accident.  
■When to disable the Parking  
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.  
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while the trailer is connected,  
Enabling/Disabling the  
Parking Support Brake  
There may be cases where the  
notification message that indi-  
cates Intuitive Parking Assist,  
RCD (if equipped), or PKSB is  
OFF may not be displayed.  
The Parking Support Brake  
function can be enabled/dis-  
abled through a customize set-  
ting. (P.637)  
Display and buzzer for  
engine output restriction  
control and brake control  
When the PKSB (Parking Sup-  
port Brake) is disabled, the driv-  
ing assist information indicator  
(P.78) illuminates, and a mes-  
sage is displayed on the multi-  
information display.  
If the engine output restriction con-  
trol or brake control operates, a  
buzzer will sound and a message  
that indicates limited acceleration  
or prompts the driver to brake will  
be displayed on the multimedia dis-  
play and multi-information display,  
to alert the driver.  
If the system switches to OFF  
(disabled) and the PKSB (Park-  
ing Support Brake) is stopped,  
the PKSB (Parking Support  
Brake) will not be re-enabled  
until ON (enabled) is selected  
again from the customize setting  
(P.637).  
(It remains off even if the engine  
switch is turned to ON again  
after the engine switch has been  
turned off.)  
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Depending on the situation, output  
restriction control operates to either  
limit acceleration or restrict output  
as much as possible.  
Engine output restriction con-  
trol is operating (acceleration  
restriction)  
Acceleration greater than a certain  
amount is restricted by the system.  
Multimedia display: No warning dis-  
played  
■When the four-wheel drive con-  
trol switch is in “4L” (part-time  
4WD models) or “L4L” (full-time  
4WD models)  
Message example on the multi-  
information display: “Object  
Detected Acceleration Reduced”  
The Parking Support Brake function  
automatically turns off.  
Driving assist information indicator:  
Not illuminated  
■When towing a trailer  
●When Auto Trailer Detection  
(ATD) (P.318) is activated, the  
function turns off.  
Buzzer: Does not sound  
Engine output restriction con-  
trol is operating (output  
restricted as much as possi-  
ble)  
●When the shift position is in R, the  
intuitive parking assist OFF indica-  
tor (P.74) turns on and a mes-  
sage is displayed in the multi-  
information display.  
The system has determined that  
●If a camera malfunction occurs  
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stronger-than-normal brake opera-  
tion is necessary.  
: This may not be displayed  
depending on the specification of  
the panoramic view monitor.  
Message example on the multime-  
dia display (vehicles with pan-  
*
System overview  
oramic view monitor and multi-  
terrain monitor): “BRAKE!”  
If the Parking Support Brake  
determines that a collision with a  
detected object or pedestrian is  
possible, the engine output will  
be restricted to restrain any  
increase in the vehicle speed.  
(Engine output restriction con-  
trol: See figure 2 below.)  
Message example on the multi-  
information display: “BRAKE!”  
Driving assist information indicator:  
Not illuminated  
Buzzer: Short beep  
Brake control is operating  
The system determined that emer-  
gency braking is necessary.  
Additionally, if the accelerator  
pedal continues to be  
Message example on the multime-  
dia display (vehicles with pan-  
depressed, the brakes will be  
applied automatically to reduce  
the vehicle speed. (Brake con-  
trol: See figure 3.)  
*
oramic view monitor and multi-  
terrain monitor): “BRAKE!”  
Message example on the multi-  
information display: “BRAKE!”  
Figure 1: When the PKSB  
(Parking Support Brake) is not  
operating  
Driving assist information indicator:  
Not illuminated  
Buzzer: Short beep  
Vehicle stopped by system  
operation  
The vehicle has been stopped by  
brake control operation.  
Message example on the multime-  
dia display (vehicles with pan-  
*
oramic view monitor and multi-  
terrain monitor): “Switch to Brake”  
Engine output  
Braking force  
Time  
Message example on the multi-  
information display: “Accelerator  
Pedal is Pressed Press Brake  
Pedal”, “Press brake Pedal”  
Driving assist information indicator:  
Illuminated  
Buzzer: Sounds repeatedly  
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Figure 2: When engine out-  
put restriction control oper-  
ates  
determines that possibility of  
collision with detected object  
is high)  
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 driving assist infor-  
mation indicator will illuminate.  
In addition, even when the PKSB  
(Parking Support Brake) operates,  
the brake control is canceled after  
approximately 2 seconds to start off.  
Furthermore, the brake control also  
can be canceled by depressing the  
brake pedal. Depressing the accel-  
erator pedal again after that allows  
the vehicle to start off.  
Engine output  
Braking force  
Time  
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Engine output restriction con-  
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  
■Re-enabling the Parking Sup-  
port Brake  
To re-enable the Parking Support  
Brake when it is disabled due to  
operation of the PKSB (Parking  
Support Brake), either enable the  
system again, or turn the engine  
switch off and then back to ON.  
Additionally, if any of the following  
conditions are met, the system will  
be re-enabled automatically and the  
driving assist information indicator  
will turn off (P.78):  
●The P shift position is selected  
●Drive with no operation targets in  
the traveling direction of the vehi-  
cle  
Engine output  
Braking force  
Time  
●Change the traveling direction of  
the vehicle  
■Buzzer  
Engine output restriction con-  
trol begins operating (System  
Regardless of whether the intuitive  
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parking assist sensor is enabled or  
not (P.324), if the PKSB (Parking  
Support Brake) system is enabled  
(P.341), the buzzer will sound to  
notify the driver of the approximate  
distance to the object when the  
brake control and the engine output  
restriction control are operated.  
Parking Support Brake  
func tion (static  
objects front and rear  
*
of the vehicle)  
*
: If equipped  
If the sensors detect a static  
object, such as a wall, in the  
traveling direction of the  
vehicle and the system  
determines that a collision  
may occur due to the vehi-  
cle 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 (static objects  
front and rear of the vehi-  
cle)  
This function will operate in situ-  
ations such as the following if an  
object is detected in the travel-  
ing direction of the vehicle.  
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■ When traveling at a low ■ When the vehicle moves  
speed and the brake pedal  
is not depressed, or is  
depressed late  
forward due to the incorrect  
shift position being  
selected  
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■ When the accelerator pedal  
Types of sensors  
P.323  
is depressed excessively  
WARNING  
■To ensure the system can  
operate properly  
P.324  
■If the Parking Support Brake  
function operates unneces-  
sarily, such as at a railroad  
crossing  
P.343  
■Notes when washing the vehi-  
cle  
P.325  
■The Parking Support Brake  
function (static objects front  
and rear of the vehicle) will  
operate when  
The function will operate when the  
driving assist information indicator is  
not illuminated (P.74) and all of  
the following conditions are met:  
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●Engine output restriction control  
• The Parking Support Brake is  
enabled.  
• The vehicle speed is approxi-  
mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.  
• There is a static object in the trav-  
eling direction of the vehicle and  
approximately 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.  
■Detection range of the Parking  
Support Brake function (static  
objects front and rear of the  
vehicle)  
The detection range of the Parking  
Support Brake function (static  
objects front and rear of the vehicle)  
differs from the detection range of  
the intuitive parking assist (P.328).  
Therefore, even if the intuitive park-  
ing assist detects an object and pro-  
vides a warning, the Parking  
Support Brake function (static  
objects front and rear of the vehicle)  
may not start operating.  
●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.  
■Situations in which the system  
may not operate properly  
P.326  
■Situations in which the system  
may operate even if there is no  
possibility of a collision  
■The Parking Support Brake  
function (static objects front  
and rear of the vehicle) will stop  
operating when  
P.327  
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  
approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m)  
away from the vehicle or in the  
traveling direction of the 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  
brake control.  
• The static object is no longer  
approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m)  
away from the vehicle or in the  
traveling direction of the vehicle.  
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Parking Support Brake  
Types of sensors  
P.323  
function (moving vehi-  
cles rear of the vehi-  
*
cle)  
WARNING  
■To ensure the system can  
operate properly  
*
: If equipped  
If a rear radar sensor  
P.317  
detects a vehicle approach-  
ing from the right or left at  
the rear of the vehicle and  
the system determines that  
the possibility of a collision  
is high, this function will  
perform brake control to  
reduce the likelihood of an  
impact with the approach-  
ing vehicle.  
■The Parking Support Brake  
function (moving vehicles rear  
of the vehicle) will operate  
when  
The function will operate when the  
driving assist information indicator is  
not illuminated (P.74) and all of  
the following conditions are met:  
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●Engine output restriction control  
• The Parking Support Brake is  
enabled.  
• The vehicle speed is approxi-  
mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.  
• Vehicles are approaching from the  
right or left at the rear of the vehi-  
cle at a traveling speed of approx-  
imately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.  
• The shift position 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.  
Examples of the function  
operation  
This function will operate in situ-  
ations such as the following if a  
vehicle is detected in the travel-  
ing direction of the vehicle.  
■ When reversing, a vehicle is  
approaching and the brake  
pedal is not depressed, or  
is depressed late  
●Brake control  
• Engine output restriction control is  
operating.  
• The Parking Support Brake deter-  
mined that an emergency brake  
operation was necessary to avoid  
a collision with a vehicle  
approaching from the rear.  
■The Parking Support Brake  
function (moving vehicles rear  
of the vehicle) will stop operat-  
ing when  
The function will stop operating if  
any of the following conditions are  
met:  
●Engine output restriction control  
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• The Parking Support Brake is dis-  
abled.  
Parking Support Brake  
function (pedestrians  
rear of the vehicle)  
• 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 equipped  
●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.  
If the rear camera sensor  
detects a pedestrian behind  
the vehicle while backing  
up and the system deter-  
mines that the possibility of  
colliding with the detected  
pedestrian is high, a buzzer  
will sound. If the system  
determines that the possi-  
bility of colliding with the  
detected pedestrian is  
■Situations in which the system  
may not operate properly  
P.333  
■Situations in which the system  
may operate even if there is no  
possibility of a collision  
extremely high, the brakes  
will be applied automati-  
cally to help reduce the  
impact of the collision.  
P.334  
Examples of system oper-  
ation  
The system operates when an  
approaching pedestrian is  
detected behind the vehicle  
while backing up, and when the  
brake pedal is not depressed or  
is depressed late.  
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the following conditions are met:  
Screen display of pedes-  
trians rear of the vehicle  
●Engine output restriction control  
• The Parking Support Brake is  
enabled.  
• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15  
km/h) or less.  
• The shift position is in R.  
• When a pedestrian is to the rear of  
the vehicle  
• The PKSB (Parking Support  
Brake) determines that a stronger-  
than-normal-brake operation is  
necessary to avoid a collision.  
Displays a message to prompt  
the driver to brake when a  
pedestrian is detected in the  
detection area behind the vehi-  
cle.  
●Brake control  
• Engine output restriction control is  
operating.  
• The Parking Support Brake deter-  
mines that an emergency brake  
operation is necessary to avoid a  
collision with a pedestrian.  
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■The Parking Support Brake  
function (pedestrians rear of  
the vehicle) will stop operating  
when  
Pedestrian detection icon  
Example: “BRAKE!”  
The function will stop operating if  
any of the following conditions are  
met:  
WARNING  
●Engine output restriction control  
• The Parking Support Brake is dis-  
abled.  
• The collision becomes avoidable  
with normal brake operation.  
• The pedestrian is no longer  
detected behind your vehicle.  
■If the Parking Support Brake  
function (pedestrians rear of  
the vehicle) operates unnec-  
essarily  
Depress the brake pedal immedi-  
ately after the Parking Support  
Brake function (pedestrians rear  
of the vehicle) operates. (Opera-  
tion of the function is canceled by  
depressing the brake pedal.)  
●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.  
■Correct use of the Parking  
Support Brake function  
(pedestrians rear of the vehi-  
cle)  
P.335  
■Re-enabling the Parking Sup-  
port Brake function (pedestri-  
ans rear of the vehicle)  
■The Parking Support Brake  
function (pedestrians rear of  
the vehicle) will operate when  
P.343  
The function will operate when the  
driving assist information indicator is  
not illuminated (P.335) and all of  
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■Detection area of the Parking  
Support Brake function (pedes-  
trians rear of the vehicle)  
Toyota park ing assist  
*
monitor  
The detection area of the Parking  
Support Brake function (pedestrians  
rear of the vehicle) differs from the  
detection area of the RCD function  
(P.336). Therefore, even if the  
RCD function detects a pedestrian  
and provides an alert, the Parking  
Support Brake function (pedestrians  
rear of the vehicle) may not start  
operating.  
*
: If equipped  
The parking assist monitor  
assists the driver by dis-  
playing an image of the  
view behind the vehicle  
while backing up, for exam-  
ple while parking.  
■Situations in which the system  
may not operate properly  
When the display is  
changed to the wide rear  
view mode, a wider lateral  
view behind the vehicle will  
be displayed.  
P.338  
■Situations in which the system  
may operate unexpectedly  
P.338  
●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 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.  
Pay attention to the following  
precautions when using the  
parking assist monitor.  
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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 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.  
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 guide lines dis-  
played on the screen may  
change.  
●If you seem likely to hit nearby  
vehicles, obstacles, people or  
mount the shoulder, depress the  
brake pedal to stop the vehicle.  
●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.357)  
●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.  
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Screen display  
The parking assist monitor  
screen will be displayed if the  
shift lever is shifted to R while  
the engine switch is in ON.  
●When parking, be sure to check  
that the parking space will  
accommodate your vehicle  
before maneuvering into it.  
Each time the display mode  
switching button is selected, the  
mode will change as follows:  
●Do not use the parking assist  
monitor in the following cases:  
Rear view: Displays the rear view of  
the vehicle.  
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or  
in snow  
Wide rear view: Displays a near  
180° image from the rear view cam-  
era.  
• 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  
• If the suspension has been  
modified or tires of a size other  
than specified are installed  
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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 R.  
Guide line switching button  
Select to switch the guide line  
mode. (P.352)  
• 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 Center guide line display  
mode.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  
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.  
Estimated course line display  
mode (P.353)  
Estimated course lines are dis-  
played which move in accor-  
dance with the operation of the  
steering wheel.  
Intuitive parking assist*  
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.  
*
: If equipped  
●For details about the Rear Cross  
Traffic Alert function (P.330) and  
intuitive parking assist. (P.323)  
WARNING  
Parking assist guide line dis-  
play mode (P.354)  
●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.  
The steering wheel return points  
(parking assist guide lines) are  
displayed.  
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This mode is recommended for  
those who are comfortable with  
parking the vehicle without the  
aid of the estimated course  
lines.  
Estimated course line dis-  
play mode  
Screen description  
Distance guide line display  
mode (P.355)  
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Distance guide lines only are  
displayed.  
This mode is recommended for  
those who are comfortable with  
parking the vehicle without the  
aid of the guide lines.  
Vehicle width guide line  
Displays a guide path when the  
vehicle is being backed straight up.  
Estimated course lines  
Show an estimated course when  
the steering wheel is turned.  
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.  
Center guide line display  
mode (P.355)  
Estimated course lines and  
vehicle center line are displayed  
which move in accordance with  
the operation of the steering  
wheel.  
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Shows distance behind the vehicle.  
Distance guide line  
• Displays points approximately 1.5  
ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of  
the bumper.  
Shows distance behind the vehicle.  
• Displays a point approximately  
1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the  
edge of the bumper.  
Vehicle center guide line  
Indicates the estimated vehicle  
center on the ground.  
Vehicle center guide line  
Indicates the estimated vehicle  
center on the ground.  
Distance guide line dis-  
play mode  
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.  
Screen description  
Parking assist guide line  
display mode  
Screen description  
Distance guide line  
Shows distance behind the vehicle.  
• Displays points approximately 1.5  
ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of  
the bumper.  
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.  
Parking assist guide lines  
Show the path of the smallest turn  
possible behind the vehicle.  
Distance guide line  
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Rear view  
Center guide line display  
mode  
Screen description  
Center guide line  
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Indicates the estimated vehicle  
center.  
Corners of bumper  
• The area around both corners of  
the bumper will not be displayed.  
Toyota parking assist  
monitor precautions  
Wide rear view  
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.  
Corners of bumper  
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• The area around both corners of  
the bumper will not be displayed.  
camera lens clean with a soft  
and wet cloth.  
Dirt on the camera lens can be  
cleaned by operating the dedi-  
cated camera cleaning washer.  
(P.243)  
●The image adjustment procedure  
for the parking assist monitor  
screen is the same as the proce-  
dure for adjusting the screen dis-  
play. (Refer to the “MULTIMEDIA  
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)  
■Cleaning the camera with  
●The area displayed on the screen  
may vary according to vehicle ori-  
entation conditions.  
washer fluid  
●When cleaning the camera, it may  
be difficult to see the image due to  
the washer fluid. Therefore, take  
care in the surrounding area while  
driving.  
●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.  
●If washer fluid remains on the  
camera lens surface after clean-  
ing, the image may be difficult to  
see at night due to the height or  
inclination of the headlights of the  
vehicle behind. In this case,  
●Items which are located higher  
than the camera may not be dis-  
played on the monitor.  
change to optical mirror mode.  
●Some dirts may not be removed  
completely after cleaning. In this  
case, rinse the camera lens with a  
large quantity of water and then  
wipe it clean with a soft cloth  
dampened with water.  
The camera  
The camera for the parking  
assist monitor is located as  
shown in the illustration.  
●Washer fluid is sprayed onto the  
camera lens surface. Therefore,  
the ice, snow, etc. adhering  
around the camera cannot be  
removed.  
NOTICE  
●The parking assist monitor may  
not operate properly in the fol-  
lowing cases.  
• If the back of the vehicle is hit,  
the position and mounting angle  
of the camera may change.  
■ 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  
• As the camera has a water  
proof construction, do not  
detach, disassemble or modify  
it. This may cause incorrect  
operation.  
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be equal, even when they  
appear to be so. Be sure to  
check visually.  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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 the ground behind  
the vehicle slopes up  
sharply  
The distance guidelines are pro-  
jected on a horizontal surface,  
distances on an upward sloping  
surface appear farther from the  
vehicle 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 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  
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  
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■ When the ground behind  
the vehicle slopes down  
sharply  
■ When any part of the vehi-  
cle sags  
When the vehicle posture tilts  
due to the number of passen-  
gers or the distribution of the  
load, there is a margin of error  
between the guide lines on the  
screen and the actual dis-  
The distance guidelines are pro-  
jected on a horizontal surface,  
distances on an downward slop-  
ing surface appear closer to 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.  
tance/course on the road.  
A margin of error  
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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.  
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Estimated course lines  
Estimated course lines  
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.  
Distance guide lines  
Visually check the surroundings  
and the area behind the vehicle.  
On the screen, it appears that a  
truck is parking at point  
.
However, in reality if you back  
up to point , you will hit the  
truck. On the screen, it appears  
that  
is closest and  
is far-  
thest away. However, in reality,  
the distance to  
and  
is the  
same, and  
is farther than  
and  
.
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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.  
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  
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There are water drop-  
lets on the camera  
improved.)  
The procedure for  
The image is difficult to It is raining or humid  
adjusting the picture  
quality of the parking  
assist monitor is the  
same as the procedure  
for adjusting the screen  
display. (Refer to the  
“MULTIMEDIA  
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.  
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)  
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  
Operate the dedicated  
camera cleaning washer  
and clean the camera  
lens. (P.243)  
adhering to the camera.  
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Symptom  
Likely cause  
Solution  
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.  
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.  
Stop the vehicle, and  
turn the steering wheel  
as far as it will go to the  
left and right.  
Battery power is low.  
The steering sensor  
has been reinstalled.  
There is a malfunction  
in the signals being  
output by the steering  
sensor.  
is displayed  
If this does not resolve  
the symptom, have the  
vehicle inspected by  
your Toyota dealer.  
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bly cause an accident.  
Panoramic view moni-  
*
Pay attention to the following  
precautions when using the  
panoramic view monitor.  
tor  
*
: 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 R while the engine switch  
is in ON, the panoramic  
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●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.  
view monitor operates.  
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  
may hit another vehicle or possi-  
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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.390)  
●Three-dimensional objects dis-  
played in wide front view, rear  
view or side view may not be  
displayed in panoramic  
view/moving view/see-through  
view.  
●When an aftermarket part is  
installed in the display area of  
the screen.  
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Camera switch  
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.)  
The camera switch is located as  
shown in the illustration.  
●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.  
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●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.  
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Menu button  
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The screens which are displayed from the following buttons can be  
selected. Also, the display can be changed to various screens from  
button combinations.  
The button display changes due to the situation of the vehicle, such  
as the screen and speed being displayed, shift position, vehicle  
equipment, etc.  
The menu button is displayed when the shift lever is in D, N or R.  
Front view button  
Front split view button  
Panoramic view on/off button  
Guide line select button (P.372, 377)  
Auto mode on/off button (P.374)  
Multi-terrain Monitor on/off button* (P.399)  
Rear camera washer switch  
Press shortly: The rear camera washer operates for a certain period of  
time.  
Press and hold: The rear camera washer operates while the rear camera  
washer switch remains pressed.  
Center guide line on/off button (P.377)  
Rear split view button  
Rear view button  
3D view button  
*
: If equipped  
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Display  
Checking around the vehi-  
cle  
When the shift lever is in P.  
Moving view  
Press  
.
Checking the front and  
around the vehicle  
When the shift lever is in a posi-  
tion other than P.  
Panoramic view & front view  
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Select the front view button and  
then turn ON the panoramic  
view button.  
See-through view  
Press  
.
Wide front view  
Select the front view button and  
then turn OFF the panoramic  
view button.  
3D view  
Press  
.
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Front split view  
Select the front split view button.  
Rear split view  
Select the rear split view button.  
Checking the rear and  
around the vehicle  
When the shift lever is in a posi-  
tion other than P.  
Panoramic view & rear view  
Select the rear view button and  
then turn ON the panoramic  
view button.  
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.  
Wide rear view  
Select the rear view button and  
then turn OFF the panoramic  
view button.  
To display the moving view/see-  
through view screen, press  
when the shift lever is in P and  
the intuitive parking assist is  
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3D view  
enabled.  
Screen display  
The 3D view provides support  
when checking the areas in  
around the vehicle perimeter in  
confined areas.  
Moving view  
The display position of the 3D  
view can be changed by press-  
ing the six different camera  
angle switches.  
To display the 3D view, select  
the 3D view button (P.366)  
after pressing  
P range.  
except in the  
See-through view  
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Display mode switching but-  
ton  
Zoom button  
Camera angle SW  
Select to change the display mode  
between the moving view and the  
see-through view.  
The display position of the 3D view  
can be changed  
Rotation pause switch  
●Pressing  
on the screen or  
Select to pause the rotation of the  
screen.  
again changes the screen back to  
the previously displayed screen,  
such as the navigation screen.  
To resume rotation, select  
.
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.383)  
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Checking the front and around the vehicle  
The panoramic view & front view/wide front view/front split 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  
when the shift lever is in D or N with  
the vehicle moving approximately 10 mph (16 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).  
Screen display  
Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode  
will change as follows:  
Panoramic view & front view  
Distance guide lines  
Shows distance in front of the vehicle.  
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.  
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.  
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.  
Guide line switching button  
Select to change the guide line mode between the distance guide line mode  
and the estimated course line mode. (P.372)  
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Automatic display button  
Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. (P.374)  
Display mode switching buttons  
The display can be changed to various screens from button combinations.  
Wide front view  
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Distance guide lines  
Shows distance in front of the vehicle.  
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.  
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.  
Automatic display button  
Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. (P.374)  
Display mode switching buttons  
The display can be changed to various screens from button combinations.  
Front split view  
Distance guide lines  
Shows distance in front of the vehicle.  
• Split view: Display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) from the edge of  
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the bumper.  
• Panoramic view: Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of  
the bumper.  
Vehicle width guide lines  
Shows guide lines of the vehicle’s width including the outside rear view mir-  
rors.  
Zoom button  
The front split view, which is currently displayed, can be magnified.  
Front tire guide lines  
Shows guide lines of where the front tire touches the ground.  
Automatic display button  
Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. (P.374)  
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  
on the screen or  
changes the screen to the previously  
displayed screen, such as the navigation screen.  
●For details about the intuitive parking assist (P.323).  
●The display position of the intuitive parking assist and the position of  
obstacles displayed in the camera image do not match.  
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.  
Switching the guide line  
mode (panoramic view &  
front view mode)  
Each time the guide line switch-  
ing button is selected, the mode  
will change as follows:  
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Distance guide line  
Only the distance guide lines  
are displayed.  
Estimated course line  
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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.  
Estimated course lines will be  
added to the distance guide  
lines.  
Using the vehicle width  
guide line (front split view  
mode)  
The front split view screen dis-  
plays images from the cameras  
installed on 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.  
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Pull over to the curb as shown  
in the illustration above, tak-  
ing care not to let the vehicle  
width guide line overlap the  
target object.  
automatically in response to  
vehicle speed.  
Each time  
is selected, auto-  
matic display mode is  
enabled/disabled.  
Ensure that the vehicle width  
guide line is parallel to the tar-  
get object.  
In automatic display mode, the  
monitor will automatically dis-  
play images in the following situ-  
ations:  
Automatic display mode  
When the shift lever is shifted  
to D or N.  
In addition to screen switching  
by operating  
, automatic dis-  
When vehicle speed is  
reduced to approximately 10  
mph (16 km/h) or less.  
play mode is available. In this  
mode, the screen is switched  
Checking the rear and around the vehicle  
The panoramic view & rear view/wide rear view/rear split view  
screen provide support when checking the areas of behind the vehi-  
cle and around the vehicle while backing up, for example while park-  
ing.  
The screens will be displayed when the shift lever is in R.  
Screen display  
Each time the display mode switching button is selected, the mode  
will change as follows:  
Panoramic view & rear view  
Intuitive parking assist  
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When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate  
distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert/Rear Camera Detection  
When a sensor detects an obstacle or pedestrian, the direction of obstacle  
or pedestrian is displayed and the buzzer sounds.  
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)  
When the rear camera detects a pedestrian to the rear.  
Guide line switching button  
Select to switch the guide line mode. (P.377)  
Display mode switching buttons  
The display can be changed to various screens from button combinations.  
Center guide line on/off button  
Select to on/off the center guide line. (P.377)  
Wide rear view  
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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.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert/Rear Camera Detection  
When a sensor detects an obstacle or pedestrian, the direction of obstacle  
or pedestrian is displayed and the buzzer sounds.  
Guide line switching button  
Select to switch the guide line mode. (P.377)  
Display mode switching buttons  
The display can be changed to various screens from button combinations.  
Center guide line on/off button  
Select to on/off the center guide line. (P.377)  
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Zoom button  
Each time press the button, the mode will change between the wide rear  
view mode, narrow rear view mode and hitch view mode. (P.380)  
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)  
When the rear camera detects a pedestrian to the rear.  
Rear split view  
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.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert/Rear Camera Detection  
When a sensor detects an obstacle or pedestrian, the direction of obstacle  
or pedestrian is displayed and the buzzer sounds.  
RCD (Rear Camera Detection)  
When the rear camera detects a pedestrian to the rear.  
Guide line switching button  
Select to switch the guide line mode. (P.377)  
Camera angle adjustment (P.380)  
Zoom button (P.380)  
●The monitor is canceled when the shift lever is shifted into any position  
other than R.  
●For details about the intuitive parking assist (P.323), Rear Cross Traffic  
Alert function (P.330) and rear camera detection. (P.335)  
●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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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 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.  
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Distance guide lines  
Shows distance in front of the vehicle.  
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.  
Estimated course lines  
Shows an estimated course when the steering wheel is turned.  
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.  
Distance guide line  
Shows the distance behind the vehicle.  
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• Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue) from the edge of the  
bumper.  
Vehicle width guide lines  
Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.  
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.  
Distance guide lines  
Shows distance in front of the vehicle.  
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.  
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.  
Vehicle center guide line  
Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.  
Vehicle width guide lines  
Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.  
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-  
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ing the vehicle without the aid of the guide lines.  
Distance guide lines  
Shows distance in front of the vehicle.  
• Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge of the bumper.  
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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Center guide line  
When the display is turned ON, the center guide line simultaneously  
displays the each of the guide lines for the estimated course line,  
parking assist guide line or distance guide line.  
Vehicle center line is displayed which move in accordance with the  
operation of the steering wheel.  
Vehicle center guide line  
Indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.  
●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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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.  
●Do not use the system if the display is incorrect due to an uneven (hilly)  
road or a non-straight (curvy) road.  
Changing the rear view mode  
Each time press the zoom button, the mode will change as follows:  
Wide rear view  
Narrow rear view  
Hitch zoom view  
●The hitch zoom view can be displayed for a certain time when  
is  
pressed while the driving at speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h) or more.  
●The hitch zoom view can be switched when the switch is pressed while  
the displaying the screen.  
Using the rear split view  
If towing a trailer, magnify the difficult to see section of the vehicle  
rear or change the screen display and use when checking.  
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Zoom button  
The rear split view, which is currently displayed, can be magnified.  
Camera angle adjustment button  
The direction of the camera can be changed from left to right in 5 stages.  
lines are within the parking  
space, and back up slowly.  
Parking  
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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 R.  
2 Turn the steering wheel so  
that the estimated course  
Parking space  
Estimated course lines  
3 When the rear position of the  
vehicle has entered the park-  
ing space, turn the steering  
wheel so that the vehicle  
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width guide lines are within  
the left and right dividing lines  
of the parking space.  
1 Shift the shift lever to R.  
2 Back up until the parking  
assist guide line meets the  
edge of the dividing line of  
the parking space.  
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.  
Parking assist guide line  
3 Turn the steering wheel all  
the way to the left, and back  
up slowly.  
4 Once the vehicle is parallel  
with the parking space,  
5 Stop the vehicle in an appro-  
priate place, and finish park-  
ing.  
straighten the steering wheel  
and back up slowly until the  
vehicle has completely  
entered the parking space.  
Using parking assist guide  
line  
5 Stop the vehicle in an appro-  
priate place, and finish park-  
ing.  
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.  
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• The intuitive parking assist is  
available.  
Magnifying function  
●In the following situations, the  
magnified display will be can-  
celed automatically:  
• The vehicle speed is approxi-  
mately 10 mph (16 km/h) or  
higher.  
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.  
• The intuitive parking assist is  
unavailable.  
●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.  
2 Select the area on the pan-  
oramic view display you wish  
to magnify.  
The color of the vehicle dis-  
played on the panoramic view  
monitor can be changed.  
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Changing the body color  
displayed in the pan-  
oramic view monitor  
1 Display the moving view/see-  
through view/3D view screen.  
(P.368)  
2 Select  
.
Touching one of the 4 areas  
within the dotted lines will  
magnify that area. (Dotted  
lines are not displayed on the  
actual display.)  
3 Select the desired color.  
To return to the normal view,  
touch the panoramic view dis-  
play again.  
●The magnifying function is  
enabled when all of the following  
conditions are met:  
• The panoramic view & front view  
or the panoramic view & rear view  
is displayed.  
• The vehicle speed is below  
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).  
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Panoramic view monitor precautions  
Area displayed on screen  
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.  
Objects located in the shaded areas will not be displayed on the  
screen.  
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  
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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 illuminates  
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.  
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Panoramic view & rear view  
Area of the image captured  
by the camera  
Panoramic view & front view  
The area around both cor-  
ners of the bumper will not be  
displayed.  
Front split view  
Wide rear view  
The area around both cor-  
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Hitch zoom view  
ners of the bumper will not be  
displayed.  
Rear split view  
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The area able to be seen changes  
depending on the camera angle  
adjustments.  
●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.  
When the camera angle is in  
the middle (Left: 50%/Right:  
50%)  
●The area displayed on the screen  
may vary depending on vehicle  
orientation or road conditions.  
When the camera angle is at  
the MAX on the left side (Left:  
100%)  
●The camera uses a special lens.  
The distance in the image dis-  
played on the screen will differ  
from the actual distance.  
●In the rear split view, there is a  
blind spot due to the size (length  
and height) of the trailer.  
●In the hitch zoom view, if a backlit  
license plate is equipped it may be  
reflected in the screen.  
The camera  
The cameras for the panoramic  
view monitor are located as  
shown in the illustrations.  
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Front camera  
Side cameras  
Rear camera  
Rear camera: Dirt on the cam-  
era lens can be cleaned by  
operating the dedicated camera  
cleaning washer. (P.243)  
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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
Using the camera  
• 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.  
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.  
●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.  
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●When the washer fluid reservoir  
is empty, do not operate the  
switch continually as the washer  
fluid pump may overheat.  
Cleaning the rear camera  
with washer fluid  
Dirt on the rear camera lens can  
be cleaned by operating the  
dedicated camera cleaning  
washer.  
●When a nozzle becomes  
blocked, contact your Toyota  
dealer. Do not try to clear it with  
a pin or other object. The nozzle  
would be damaged.  
When cleaning the camera, it  
may be difficult to see the  
image due to the washer fluid.  
When backing up, be sure to  
visually check all around the  
vehicle both directly and using  
the mirrors before proceed-  
ing.  
●Some foreign matters may not  
be removed completely after  
cleaning. In this case, rinse the  
rear camera lens with a large  
quantity of water and then wipe  
it clean with a soft cloth damp-  
ened with water. Do not strongly  
rub the rear camera lens, as it  
may be scratched and will not  
be able to transmit a clear  
image.  
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If washer fluid remains on the  
camera lens surface after  
cleaning, the image may be  
difficult to see at night due to  
the height or inclination of the  
headlights of the vehicle  
behind.  
●Washer fluid is sprayed onto the  
rear camera lens surface.  
Therefore, the ice, snow, etc.  
adhering around the rear cam-  
era such as the garnish cannot  
be removed.  
●Use fluids that are appropriate  
to the outside temperatures, in  
order to prevent the washer fluid  
from freezing.  
Some dirts may not be  
removed completely after  
cleaning. In this case, rinse  
the camera lens with a large  
quantity of water and then  
wipe it clean with a soft cloth  
dampened with water.  
●When washing the vehicle, do  
not let water from the high-pres-  
sure washer directly hit the noz-  
zle. Due to the shock from the  
high pressure water, it is possi-  
ble that the device may not  
operate normally. Also, the  
water may enter the nozzle  
injection opening and freeze. It  
causes the washer fluid not to  
spray properly.  
Washer fluid is sprayed onto  
the camera lens surface.  
Therefore, the ice, snow, etc.  
adhering around the camera  
cannot be removed.  
●Do not subject the nozzle to  
sudden change of temperature  
such as by pouring hot water  
into the nozzle under the cold  
weather.  
NOTICE  
●If there is a sufficient amount of  
washer fluid but it does not  
spray out, check that the  
washer nozzle is not blocked.  
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may not actually be parallel  
NOTICE  
with the dividing lines of the  
parking space, even when  
they appear to be so. Be sure  
to check visually.  
●The washer fluid will need to be  
replaced more often when the  
rear camera cleaner system is  
frequently used. Because the  
washer reservoir is shared with  
the windshield washer.  
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.  
●Do not strike or hit the nozzle or  
subject it to a strong impact, as  
the nozzle installation position  
and angle may be changed.  
●When the vehicle got strong  
vibration, it may be difficult to  
see the image due to the  
washer fluid drop from the noz-  
zle.  
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.  
●The display screen and place-  
ment position of the washer  
switch may differ depending on  
the type of screen and system.  
●When the washer switch is  
pressed and held, washer fluid  
is sprayed while the switch is  
pressed.  
●When activate rear camera  
washer, it also activate rear win-  
dows shield washer simultane-  
ously.  
When the ground behind the  
vehicle slopes up sharply  
The distance guidelines are pro-  
jected on a horizontal surface,  
distances on an upward sloping  
surface appear farther from the  
vehicle 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.  
●When cleaning the rear camera,  
it may be difficult to see the  
image due to the washer fluid.  
In this case, directly check the  
surroundings of the vehicle.  
●If washer fluid remains on the  
rear camera lens surface after  
cleaning. Then the image may  
be difficult to see at night due to  
the height or inclination of the  
headlights of the vehicle behind.  
Difference between the  
screen and the actual road  
The distance guide lines and  
the vehicle width guide lines  
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When the ground behind the  
vehicle slopes down sharply  
When any part of the vehicle  
sags  
The distance guidelines are pro-  
jected on a horizontal surface,  
distances on an downward slop-  
ing surface appear closer to 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 vehicle posture tilts  
due to the number of passen-  
gers 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 margin of error  
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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.  
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 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-  
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ful of the following.  
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 vehicle immediately and do not proceed any further until safety has  
been ensured, otherwise an unexpected accident may occur.  
(such as the overhang of a wall  
or loading platform of a truck) in  
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 surface of the road. Even if  
the bumpers of the vehicle is on  
the outside of the estimated  
course line in the image, in real-  
ity, the vehicles are on a colli-  
sion course.  
high positions may not be pro-  
jected on the screen. Check the  
safety of the surroundings  
directly.  
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The pillar that is diagonal to the  
parking spot may be displayed  
perpendicular on the screen.  
Even if it seems like there will  
not be a collision, the pillar is  
diagonal, so there may be colli-  
sion with the upper part of the  
pillar.  
Estimated course line  
Check the safety of the sur-  
roundings directly.  
Three-dimensional objects  
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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.  
Estimated course lines  
Distance guide lines  
Visually check the surroundings  
and the area behind the vehicle.  
On the screen, it appears that a  
truck is parking at point  
.
However, in reality if you back  
up to point , you will hit the  
truck. On the screen, it appears  
that  
is closest and  
is far-  
thest away. However, in reality,  
the distance to  
and  
is the  
same, and  
is farther than  
and  
.
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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.  
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  
surroundings. (Use the  
The outside tempera- monitor again once con-  
ture is low ditions have been  
There are water drop- improved.)  
lets on the camera The procedure for  
The image is difficult to It is raining or humid adjusting the picture  
see  
Foreign matter (mud, quality of the pan-  
etc.) is adhering to the oramic view monitor  
camera  
system is the same as  
Sunlight or headlights the procedure for  
are shining directly  
into the camera  
adjusting the screen dis-  
play. (Refer to the  
The vehicle is under “MULTIMEDIA  
fluorescent lights,  
sodium lights, mer-  
cury lights, etc.  
OWNER’S MANUAL”.)  
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 drop-  
lets, snow, mud, etc.) is  
adhering to the camera.  
The image is blurry  
Operate the dedicated  
camera cleaning  
washer and clean the  
camera lens. (P.243)  
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Symptom  
Likely cause  
Solution  
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.  
If this happens due to  
The guide lines are very  
far out of alignment  
(There is a heavy load these causes, it does  
on the vehicle, tire not indicate a malfunc-  
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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The estimated course There is a malfunction  
lines move even though in the signals being out-  
Have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toy-  
ota dealer.  
the steering wheel is  
straight  
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  
your Toyota dealer.  
Guide lines are not dis-  
played  
Battery has been rein-  
stalled.  
The steering wheel  
has been moved while  
the battery was being  
reinstalled.  
Have the vehicle  
Battery power is low. inspected by your Toy-  
The steering sensor ota dealer.  
has been reinstalled.  
is displayed  
There is a malfunction  
in the signals being  
output by the steering  
sensor.  
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Symptom  
Likely cause  
Solution  
The panoramic view dis-  
play cannot be magni-  
fied  
Follow the correction  
procedures for malfunc-  
tions of the intuitive  
The intuitive parking  
assist may be malfunc-  
tioning or dirty.  
The see-through  
view/moving view can-  
not be displayed  
parking assist. (P.323)  
When the washer fluid  
reservoir is empty.  
Replenish washer fluid.  
Have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toy-  
ota dealer.  
When a nozzle  
becomes blocked.  
Use washer fluids that  
are appropriate to the  
outside temperatures.  
When washer fluid is  
frozen.  
Washer fluid dose not  
spray out.  
The back door is open. Close the back door.  
Washer fluid is not filled  
into the washer path  
Operate the rear cam-  
hose due to no opera- era washer several  
tion for an extended  
period of time.  
times.  
Foreign matters (such Rinse the camera with a  
as water droplets, mud, large quantity of water,  
snow and snow melting wipe it clean with a soft  
agents.) is on the cam- cloth dampened with  
era lens.  
water.  
Rear camera image is  
difficult to see.  
Foreign matters (such  
as Ice, snow and mud)  
is attached to surround-  
ing parts of the camera  
lens.  
Remove foreign mat-  
ters.  
The panoramic view  
monitor is malfunction- inspected by your Toy-  
ing. ota dealer.  
Have the vehicle  
The washer switch does  
not respond.  
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*
●Do not drive while only looking  
at the screen. When driving,  
make sure to directly confirm  
the safety of your surroundings,  
such as by visually checking the  
area and using the vehicle’s  
mirrors.  
Multi-terrain Monitor  
*
: If equipped  
The Multi-terrain Monitor  
helps the driver to check the  
vehicle surroundings. It  
assists in determining the  
conditions around the  
driver in a variety of situa-  
tions, such as when judging  
conditions during off-road  
driving or checking for  
●In low temperatures, the screen  
may darken or the images may  
become faint. Images of moving  
objects in particular may distort  
or disappear from the screen.  
Therefore, make sure to drive  
carefully while directly visually  
confirming the safety of your  
surroundings.  
obstacles when parking.  
WARNING  
Camera switch  
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Observe the following precautions  
to avoid an accident that could  
result in death or serious injuries.  
The camera switch is located as  
shown in the illustration.  
■When using the Multi-terrain  
Monitor system  
●Never rely solely on the Multi-  
terrain Monitor. As with  
unequipped vehicles, drive  
carefully while directly confirm-  
ing the safety of your surround-  
ings and the area to the rear of  
the vehicle. Take particular care  
to avoid parked cars and other  
obstacles.  
●Due to the characteristics of the  
camera lens, the actual position  
and distance of people and  
other obstacles will differ from  
those shown on the Multi-terrain  
Monitor screen. Directly con-  
firm the safety of your surround-  
ings before driving.  
When the outer mirrors are not  
positioned in normal position,  
images will not be displayed  
properly on the panoramic view  
monitor.  
●The Multi-terrain Monitor is dis-  
played by operating  
when  
vehicle speed is approximately 10  
mph (16 km/h) or less. If the vehi-  
cle speed exceeds approximately  
10 mph (16 km/h), the Multi-ter-  
rain Monitor display is canceled.  
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The screens that are displayed can be selected by the following but-  
tons.  
Front view & dual side view  
Under vehicle terrain view & dual side view  
Rear view & dual side view  
Wide rear view  
Auto mode on/off button (P.402)  
Multi-terrain Monitor on/off button  
Panoramic View Monitor is displayed when the Multi-terrain Monitor is  
turned OFF. (P.363)  
Rear camera washer switch  
Press shortly: The rear camera washer operates for a certain period of  
time.  
Press and hold: The rear camera washer operates while the rear camera  
washer switch remains pressed.  
The driver can drive while  
confirming the following  
guidelines with a front view  
When the front-wheel  
drive control switch is in  
“4L” or “4H” (part-time  
4WD), “L4L” or “H4L”  
(full-time 4WD) and Multi-  
terrain select is ON  
• Distance with the obstacle in the  
front  
• Estimated course line  
The driver can drive while  
The Multi-terrain Monitor is dis-  
play a screen suitable for off-  
road.  
confirming the obstacle in the  
flank of tire neighborhood and  
the vehicle with a side screen  
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Under vehicle terrain view &  
dual side view (front magni-  
fied)  
Checking the area to the  
front and sides of the vehi-  
cle  
Front view & dual side view  
Select the front view & dual side  
view button.  
When the under vehicle terrain  
view and side view screens are  
touched, each of the display sizes  
can be changed.  
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When the front view and side view  
screens are touched, each of the  
display sizes can be changed.  
Checking the area to the  
rear of the vehicle  
Rear view & dual side view  
Checking the condition of  
the road surface under the  
vehicle  
Select the rear view & dual side  
view button.  
Under vehicle terrain view &  
dual side view  
Select the under vehicle terrain  
view & dual side view button.  
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Wide rear view  
displayed. (P.363)  
Select the wide rear view button.  
Automatic display mode  
When automatic display mode is  
turned on, the Multi-terrain Mon-  
itor screen is displayed in the  
following conditions, even if  
has not been operated.  
• When the shift lever is shifted  
to D or N.  
The rear view & dual side view  
and the wide rear displays can  
be switched by touching the  
screen.  
• When vehicle speed is  
reduced to approximately 10  
mph (16 km/h) or less.  
●The automatic display mode  
switches between on and off each  
When the front-wheel  
drive control switch is in  
“2H” or “4H” (part-time  
4WD), “H4F” or “H4L”  
(full-time 4WD) and Multi-  
terrain select is OFF  
time  
is selected. When auto-  
matic display mode is on, an indi-  
cator illuminates on the icon.  
●Even when automatic display  
mode is on, the display can still be  
switched by pressing  
.
The panoramic view monitor is  
Screen display and functions  
The front-wheel drive control switch in the case of “4L” or “4H” (part-  
time 4WD), “L4L” or “H4L” (full-time 4WD) and Multi-terrain select is  
ON, the Multi-terrain Monitor can display a screen suitable for off-  
road.  
Front view & dual side view  
Front view & dual side view can be used to check the area around  
the front of the vehicle.  
In addition to an image of the front of the vehicle, guide lines are  
displayed in a composite view to provide reference for when  
deciding a direction to move forward in.  
If the steering wheel is turned 270° or more, guide lines and other  
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features to support turning are automatically displayed.  
Front view & dual side view button  
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Under vehicle terrain view & dual side view button (P.405)  
Clinometer  
Displays the vehicle’s estimated degree of incline. (P.404)  
Automatic display button  
Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. (P.402)  
Vehicle width lines (blue)  
Shows guide lines of the vehicle’s width including the outside rear view mir-  
rors.  
1.5 ft. (0.5 m) distance guide line (red)  
Show distance in front of the vehicle.  
• Display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) from the edge of the bumper.  
3 ft. (1 m) distance guide line (blue)  
6 ft. (2 m) distance guide line (blue)  
Front tire course line (yellow)  
Shows the estimated course of the front tires according to steering wheel  
position.  
Forward movement guide line (blue)  
Shows the estimated tire course of the tightest possible turn.  
Front tire contact line (blue)  
Shows guide lines of where the front tire touches the ground.  
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Rear tire contact line (blue)  
Shows guide lines of where the rear tire touches the ground.  
Rear tire course line (yellow)  
Shows the estimated course of the rear tires.  
When the steering wheel is turned by 270° or more  
Intuitive parking assist/slip display  
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate  
distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds or indicates a  
tire slippage. (P.405)  
●The screen can be displayed when the shift lever is in a position other  
than P.  
●When the intuitive parking assist detects an obstacle or another vehicle, a  
warning message pops up in the clinometer/slip display area.  
Clinometer  
Clinometer displays the vehicle inclination to the front, rear, left and  
right within a range of 0° to approximately 30°.  
Degree markers of incline to the front and rear  
Indicates the vehicle inclination in degrees in the front and rear directions.  
Degree markers of incline to the left and right  
Indicates the vehicle inclination in degrees in the left and right directions.  
Pointer  
Indicates the degree of the vehicle inclination in comparison to a parallel  
line.  
●The display indicates the incline of the vehicle in degrees shown by the  
movement of the pointer and the rotation of the vehicle image.  
●The color of the degree markers of incline to the front, rear, left and right  
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changes according to the current incline of the vehicle.  
●After the engine switch is in ON, the degree of incline is not displayed until  
such information is determined.  
●The degree of incline showed on the clinometer is only an approximate  
indication, and may differ from the degree of incline measured using other  
equipment.  
Tire display  
Slip display  
Indicates the position of freely spin-  
ning tires in yellow if the tire spins.  
(During Crawl Control is operating,  
all of the tires are indicated in yel-  
low.)  
When tire slippage is detected,  
the clinometer display area is  
automatically switched to the  
slip display.  
Pop-up display of the intuitive  
parking assist  
Displayed if an obstacle is detected  
while the intuitive parking assist is  
turned on.  
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Under vehicle terrain view & dual side view  
Lines indicating current vehicle and tire position are displayed in a  
composite view on an image taken approximately 32 ft. (10 m)  
behind the current vehicle position and assists the driver to check  
conditions underneath the vehicle or determine the position of the  
front tires.  
Current vehicle position  
Image displayed in the under vehicle terrain view (image taken  
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approximately 32 ft. (10 m) behind the current vehicle position)  
Vehicle position at the time the image was taken (approximately  
32 ft. (10 m) behind the current vehicle position)  
Displaying the under vehicle terrain view  
Under vehicle terrain view & dual side view  
Under vehicle terrain view & dual side view (front magnified)  
Front view & dual side view button (P.402)  
Under vehicle terrain view & dual side view button  
Clinometer  
Displays the vehicle’s estimated degree of incline. (P.404)  
Automatic display button  
Select to turn automatic display mode on/off. (P.402)  
Tire position indicator lines (black or white)  
Indicates the estimated position of the front tires.  
Vehicle position indicator lines (blue)  
Indicates the estimated position of the vehicle.  
1.5 ft. (0.5 m) distance guide line (red or black)  
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Show distance in front of the vehicle.  
• Display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) from the edge of the bumper.  
Front tire contact line (blue)  
Shows guide lines of where the front tire touches the ground.  
Vehicle width lines (blue)  
Shows guide lines of the vehicle’s width including the outside rear view mir-  
rors.  
Rear tire contact line (blue)  
Shows guide lines of where the rear tire touches the ground.  
Intuitive parking assist/slip icon  
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approximate  
distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds or indicates a  
tire slippage. (P.405)  
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●The screen can be displayed when the shift lever is in a position other  
than P.  
●In the following situations, the system may not operate normally, or it may  
not be possible to switch to the under vehicle terrain view.  
• The road is covered with snow  
• It is nighttime and the road has no illumination  
• Dirt or foreign matter is adhering to the camera lens  
• There is water in front of the vehicle (a river, puddle, sea water, etc.)  
WARNING  
●The tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines may  
differ from actual vehicle positions depending on the number of passen-  
gers, cargo weight, road grade, road surface conditions, brightness of  
the surrounding environment, etc. Always drive the vehicle while con-  
firming the safety of your surroundings.  
●The image displayed is one that was previously taken at a point approx-  
imately 32 ft. (10 m) behind the current vehicle position. In cases such  
as when objects move after the image is taken, the image displayed on  
the screen may differ from the actual state.  
Rear view & dual side view/wide rear view  
The rear view & dual side view/wide rear view screen provide sup-  
port 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 R.  
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Rear view & dual side view  
Wide rear view  
Rear view & dual side view  
Wide rear view button  
Clinometer/slip display  
Displays the vehicle’s estimated degree of incline or indicates a tire slip-  
page. (P.404, 405)  
1.5 ft. (0.5 m) distance guide line (red)  
Show distance in rear of the vehicle.  
• Display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) from the edge of the bumper.  
Vehicle width guide lines (blue)  
Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up.  
Front tire contact line (blue)  
Shows guide lines of where the front tire touches the ground.  
Rear tire contact line (blue)  
Shows guide lines of where the rear tire touches the ground.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert/Rear Camera Detection  
When a sensor detects a vehicle or pedestrian approaching from the rear,  
the direction of the vehicle or pedestrian approaching from the rear is dis-  
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played and the buzzer sounds.  
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.  
Rear Camera Detection  
When the rear camera detects a pedestrian approaching from the rear, the  
direction of the vehicle approaching from the rear is displayed and the  
buzzer sounds.  
●The screen can be displayed when the shift lever is in P.  
●For details about the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function. (P.330)  
●If the back door is not closed, guide lines will not be displayed. If the guide  
lines do not display even when the back door is closed, have the vehicle  
inspected at your Toyota dealer.  
WARNING  
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The tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines may dif-  
fer from actual vehicle positions depending on the number of passengers,  
cargo weight, road grade, road surface conditions, brightness of the sur-  
rounding environment, etc. Always drive the vehicle while confirming the  
safety of your surroundings.  
Cleaning the camera  
NOTICE  
■How to use the cameras  
If dirt or foreign matter, such as  
water droplets, snow, or mud,  
has stuck to the camera, you will  
not be able to see the image  
clearly. If that happens, splash  
the camera with a large amount  
of water and then wipe the cam-  
era lens clean with a soft, damp  
cloth.  
●The Multi-terrain Monitor may  
stop functioning correctly. Take  
note of the following items:  
• Do not hit or apply a forceful  
impact on the camera. Doing so  
may change the position and  
mounting angle of the camera.  
• The camera is designed to be  
waterproof. Do not detach, dis-  
assemble, or modify it.  
Rear camera: Dirt on the cam-  
era lens can be cleaned by  
operating the dedicated camera  
cleaning washer. (P.243)  
• When washing the camera lens,  
splash the camera with a large  
amount of water and then wipe  
the camera lens clean with a  
soft, damp cloth. Rubbing the  
camera lens forcibly may  
scratch the camera lens and  
you may no longer be able to  
see images clearly.  
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difficult to see at night due to  
NOTICE  
the height or inclination of the  
headlights of the vehicle  
behind.  
• The camera cover is made of  
resin. Do not allow an organic  
solvent, car wax, window  
cleaner, or glass coating to  
adhere to the camera. If this  
happens, wipe it off immedi-  
ately.  
Some dirts may not be  
removed completely after  
cleaning. In this case, rinse  
the camera lens with a large  
quantity of water and then  
wipe it clean with a soft cloth  
dampened with water.  
• Do not pour hot water on the  
vehicle in cold weather or apply  
other rapid changes of tempera-  
ture.  
• If you wash the vehicle with a  
high pressure car washer, do  
not point the hose directly at the  
camera or camera area. Apply-  
ing strong water pressure may  
result in the camera malfunc-  
tioning.  
Washer fluid is sprayed onto  
the camera lens surface.  
Therefore, the ice, snow, etc.  
adhering around the camera  
cannot be removed.  
●If the camera is hit, it may cause  
a camera malfunction. If this  
happens, have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toyota dealer  
as soon as possible.  
NOTICE  
●If there is a sufficient amount of  
washer fluid but it does not  
spray out, check that the  
washer nozzle is not blocked.  
Cleaning the rear camera  
with washer fluid  
●When the washer fluid reservoir  
is empty, do not operate the  
switch continually as the washer  
fluid pump may overheat.  
Dirt on the rear camera lens can  
be cleaned by operating the  
dedicated camera cleaning  
washer.  
●When a nozzle becomes  
blocked, contact your Toyota  
dealer. Do not try to clear it with  
a pin or other object. The nozzle  
would be damaged.  
When cleaning the camera, it  
may be difficult to see the  
image due to the washer fluid.  
When backing up, be sure to  
visually check all around the  
vehicle both directly and using  
the mirrors before proceed-  
ing.  
●Some foreign matters may not  
be removed completely after  
cleaning. In this case, rinse the  
rear camera lens with a large  
quantity of water and then wipe  
it clean with a soft cloth damp-  
ened with water. Do not strongly  
rub the rear camera lens, as it  
may be scratched and will not  
be able to transmit a clear  
image.  
If washer fluid remains on the  
camera lens surface after  
cleaning, the image may be  
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●When the washer switch is  
NOTICE  
pressed and held, washer fluid  
is sprayed while the switch is  
pressed.  
●Washer fluid is sprayed onto the  
rear camera lens surface.  
Therefore, the ice, snow, etc.  
adhering around the rear cam-  
era such as the garnish cannot  
be removed.  
●When activate rear camera  
washer, it also activate rear win-  
dows shield washer simultane-  
ously.  
●Use fluids that are appropriate  
to the outside temperatures, in  
order to prevent the washer fluid  
from freezing.  
●When cleaning the rear camera,  
it may be difficult to see the  
image due to the washer fluid.  
In this case, directly check the  
surroundings of the vehicle.  
●When washing the vehicle, do  
not let water from the high-pres-  
sure washer directly hit the noz-  
zle. Due to the shock from the  
high pressure water, it is possi-  
ble that the device may not  
operate normally. Also, the  
water may enter the nozzle  
injection opening and freeze. It  
causes the washer fluid not to  
spray properly.  
●If washer fluid remains on the  
rear camera lens surface after  
cleaning. Then the image may  
be difficult to see at night due to  
the height or inclination of the  
headlights of the vehicle behind.  
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Multi-terrain Monitor pre-  
cautions  
●Do not subject the nozzle to  
sudden change of temperature  
such as by pouring hot water  
into the nozzle under the cold  
weather.  
P.384  
Things you should know  
●The washer fluid will need to be  
replaced more often when the  
rear camera cleaner system is  
frequently used. Because the  
washer reservoir is shared with  
the windshield washer.  
P.396  
●Do not strike or hit the nozzle or  
subject it to a strong impact, as  
the nozzle installation position  
and angle may be changed.  
●When the vehicle got strong  
vibration, it may be difficult to  
see the image due to the  
washer fluid drop from the noz-  
zle.  
●The display screen and place-  
ment position of the washer  
switch may differ depending on  
the type of screen and system.  
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Driving m ode selec t  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
Selecting the driving  
mode  
sw itch  
1 Press the “DRIVE MODE”  
switch.  
The driving modes can be  
selected to suit driving con-  
dition.  
System components  
2 Select the driving modes on  
the multi-information display  
while turning the mode select  
switch left and right.  
“DRIVE MODE” switch  
Mode select switch  
Multi-information display  
(P.91, 100)  
Multi-information display  
Vehicles without Adaptive  
Variable Suspension system  
• “NORMAL” mode  
Provides an optimal balance of fuel  
economy, quietness, and dynamic  
performance. Suitable for city driv-  
ing.  
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• “ECO” mode  
example when driving on mountain  
roads. The “SPORT S” indicator  
comes on.  
Helps the driver accelerate in an  
eco-friendly manner and improve  
fuel economy through moderate  
throttle characteristics and by con-  
trolling the operation of the air con-  
ditioning system (heating/cooling).  
The “ECO” indicator comes on.  
• “SPORT S+” mode  
Helps to ensure the controllability  
and stability of the vehicle by inte-  
grally controlling the steering wheel  
and suspensions as well as the  
transmission and engine, making it  
suitable for sporty driving. The  
“SPORT S+” indicator comes on.  
• “SPORT” mode  
Assists acceleration response by  
controlling the transmission, engine  
and steering. Suitable for when pre-  
cise handling is desirable, for  
example when driving on mountain  
roads. The “SPORT” indicator  
comes on.  
• “CUSTOM” mode  
Allows you to drive with the power-  
train, chassis and air conditioning  
system functions set to your pre-  
ferred settings. Custom mode set-  
tings can only be changed on the  
drive mode customization display of  
multimedia system. The “CUSTOM”  
indicator comes on.  
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Vehicles with Adaptive Vari-  
able Suspension system  
• “NORMAL” mode  
Provides an optimal balance of fuel  
economy, quietness, and dynamic  
performance. Suitable for city driv-  
ing.  
■The driving mode select switch  
can be operated when  
Vehicles with part-time 4WD  
• “COMFORT” mode  
The front-wheel drive control switch  
is in “2H” and “4H”.  
By controlling the suspension, rid-  
ing comfort is further enhanced.  
Suitable for city driving. The “COM-  
FORT” indicator comes on.  
Vehicles with full-time 4WD  
The front-wheel drive control switch  
is in “H4F” and “H4L”.  
• “ECO” mode  
■Operation of the air condition-  
ing system in Eco mode  
Helps the driver accelerate in an  
eco-friendly manner and improve  
fuel economy through moderate  
throttle characteristics and by con-  
trolling the operation of the air con-  
ditioning system (heating/cooling).  
The “ECO” indicator comes on.  
Eco mode controls the heating/cool-  
ing operations and fan speed of the  
air conditioning system to enhance  
fuel efficiency. To improve air condi-  
tioning performance, perform the  
following operations:  
●Adjust the fan speed (P.454,  
461)  
• “SPORT S” mode  
●Turn off Eco drive mode (P.412)  
■Automatic deactivation of driv-  
ing modes:  
Assists acceleration response by  
controlling the transmission, engine  
and steering. Suitable for when pre-  
cise handling is desirable, for  
Driving mode is deactivated or the  
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driving mode will be changed to nor-  
mal mode in the following condi-  
tions:  
Four-w heel drive sys-  
tem (part-time 4WD  
m odels)  
*
●After turning the engine switch off  
and then turning it to on  
*
●Vehicles with part-time 4WD:  
When the front-wheel drive control  
switch is in “4L”  
: If equipped  
Use the front-wheel drive  
control switch to select the  
following transfer modes:  
●Vehicles with full-time 4WD:  
When the front-wheel drive control  
switch is in “L4L”  
●When the Multi-terrain Select is  
turned on (if equipped)  
Front-wheel drive control  
switch  
●When the Downhill assist control  
system is turned on (if equipped)  
●When the “TOW HAUL” mode is  
turned on  
■Customization  
The Custom mode can be changed.  
(Customizable features: P.652)  
“2H” (high speed position,  
two-wheel drive)  
Use this for normal driving on dry  
hard-surfaced roads. This position  
gives greater economy, quietest  
ride and least wear.  
Hold down  
select.  
and turn the dial to  
“4H” (high speed position,  
four-wheel drive)  
Use this for driving only on tracks  
that permit the tires slide, like off-  
road, icy or snow-covered roads.  
This position provides greater trac-  
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tion than two-wheel drive.  
The “4HI” indicator will come on.  
2 Shift the shift lever to N.  
3 Push and turn the front-wheel  
drive control switch to “4L”.  
Hold down  
select.  
and turn the dial to  
The “4LO” indicator will come on  
and the “4HI” indicator go off.  
“4L” (low speed position,  
four-wheel drive)  
■ Shifting from “4L” to “4H”  
1 Stop the vehicle completely  
and continue to depress the  
brake pedal.  
Use this for maximum power and  
traction. Use “4L” for climbing or  
descending steep hills, off-road  
driving, and hard pulling in sand,  
mud or deep snow.  
2 Shift the shift lever to N.  
3 Push and turn the front-wheel  
drive control switch to “4H”.  
The “4LO” indicator will come on.  
Hold down  
select.  
and turn the dial to  
The “4LO” indicator will go off and  
the “4HI” indicator come on.  
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■When the front-wheel drive con-  
trol switch is shifted to “4L”  
Shifting between “2H”  
and “4H”  
VSC is automatically turned off.  
■If the “4HI” indicator flashes  
■ Shifting from “2H” to “4H”  
The transfer mode may not suc-  
cessfully change. Drive straight  
ahead while accelerating or deceler-  
ating, or drive in reverse.  
1 Reduce vehicle speed to less  
than 62 mph (100 km/h).  
2 Push and turn the front-wheel  
drive control switch to “4H”.  
■If the “4HI” indicator is ON and  
the “4LO” indicator continues  
to flash  
The “4HI” indicator will come on.  
■ Shifting from “4H” to “2H”  
Shift the shift lever to D or R and  
drive the vehicle slowly, then stop.  
1 Reduce vehicle speed to less  
than 62 mph (100 km/h).  
■If the “4HI” indicator continues  
to flash and the “4LO” indicator  
is ON  
2 Push and turn the front-wheel  
drive control switch to “2H”.  
Shift the shift lever to D or R and  
drive the vehicle slowly, then stop.  
The “4HI” indicator will go off.  
■If the “4HI” indicator is ON and  
the “4LO” indicator continues  
to flash and a buzzer sounds  
Shifting between “4H”  
and “4L”  
The shift lever is not in N and/or the  
vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle  
completely, shift the shift lever to N  
and make sure that the indicator  
stops flashing.  
■ Shifting from “4H” to “4L”  
1 Stop the vehicle completely  
and continue to depress the  
brake pedal.  
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■If the “4HI” indicator continues  
to flash and the “4LO” indicator  
is ON and a buzzer sounds  
■When the vehicle is parked  
If the shift lever is moved before  
the “4HI” or “4LO” indicator turns  
on/off, the transfer mode may not  
be shifted completely. The trans-  
fer mode disengages both the  
front and rear driveshafts from the  
powertrain and allows the vehicle  
to move regardless of the shift  
position. (At this time, the indica-  
tor blinks and the buzzer sounds.)  
Therefore, the vehicle is free to  
roll even if the automatic trans-  
mission is in P. You or someone  
else could be seriously injured.  
You must complete the shifting of  
the transfer mode before placing  
transmission in P.  
The shift lever is not in N and/or the  
vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle  
completely, shift the shift lever to N  
and make sure that the indicator  
stops flashing  
■If the “4HI” and “4LO” indicator  
flashes rapidly  
There may be a malfunction in the  
four-wheel drive system. Have the  
vehicle inspected by your Toyota  
dealer immediately.  
■Shift between “4H” and “4L” at  
low temperature  
Immediately after starting the  
engine in a low-temperature envi-  
ronment, the shift between “4H” and  
“4L” may be prohibited because the  
transmission fluid is cold. At that  
time, a warning message will be dis-  
played in the multi-information dis-  
play, so follow the message and  
operate the front-wheel drive control  
switch again after warming up.  
■Four-wheel drive usage fre-  
quency  
You should drive in four-wheel drive  
for at least 10 miles (16 km) each  
month. This will assure that the front  
drive components are lubricated.  
WARNING  
■Shifting the front-wheel drive  
control switch from “2H” to  
“4H” while driving  
Never operate the front-wheel  
drive control switch if the wheels  
are slipping. Stop the slipping or  
spinning before shifting.  
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Hold down  
select.  
and turn the dial to  
Four-w heel drive sys-  
tem (full-time 4WD  
models)  
*
“L4L” (low speed position,  
center differential locked)  
*
: If equipped  
Use this for maximum power and  
traction. Use “L4L” for climbing or  
descending steep hills, off-road  
driving, and hard pulling in sand,  
mud or deep snow.  
Use the front-wheel drive  
control switch to select the  
following transfer modes:  
The “4LO” indicator will come on.  
Front-wheel drive control  
switch  
Hold down  
select.  
and turn the dial to  
Shifting between “H4F”  
and “H4L”  
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■ Shifting from “H4F” to  
“H4L”  
1 Reduce vehicle speed to less  
than 62 mph (100 km/h).  
2 Push and turn the front-wheel  
drive control switch to “H4L”.  
The center differential lock indicator  
will come on.  
■ Shifting from “H4L” to  
“H4F”  
“H4F” (high speed position)  
Use this for normal driving on dry  
hard-surfaced roads. This position  
gives greater economy, quietest  
ride and least wear.  
1 Reduce vehicle speed to less  
than 62 mph (100 km/h).  
2 Push and turn the front-wheel  
drive control switch to “H4F”.  
Hold down  
select.  
and turn the dial to  
The center differential lock indicator  
will go off.  
“H4L” (high speed position,  
center differential locked)  
Use this for driving only on tracks  
that permit the tires slide, like off-  
road, icy or snow-covered roads.  
The center differential lock indicator  
will come on.  
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straight ahead while accelerating or  
Shifting between “H4L”  
and “L4L”  
decelerating, or drive in reverse.  
■If the center differential lock  
indicator flashes and a buzzer  
sounds  
■ Shifting from “H4L” to  
“L4L”  
Locking of the center differential is  
not complete. Stop the wheels from  
slipping or spinning and, if the indi-  
cator still flashes, operate the four-  
wheel drive control switch again.  
1 Stop the vehicle completely  
and continue to depress the  
brake pedal.  
■If the center differential lock  
indicator or the “4LO” indicator  
flashes rapidly  
2 Shift the shift lever to N.  
3 Push and turn the front-wheel  
drive control switch to “L4L”.  
There may be a malfunction in the  
four-wheel drive system. Have the  
vehicle inspected by your Toyota  
dealer immediately.  
The “4LO” indicator and center dif-  
ferential lock indicator will come on.  
■ Shifting from “L4L” to  
■Shift between “H4L” and “L4L”  
at low temperature  
“H4L”  
1 Stop the vehicle completely  
and continue to depress the  
brake pedal.  
Immediately after starting the  
engine in a low-temperature envi-  
ronment, the shift between “H4L”  
and “L4L” may be prohibited  
because the transmission fluid is  
cold. At that time, a warning mes-  
sage will be displayed in the multi-  
information display, so follow the  
message and operate the front-  
wheel drive control switch again  
after warming up.  
2 Shift the shift lever to N.  
3 Push and turn the front-wheel  
drive control switch to “H4L”.  
The “4LO” indicator will go off.  
■When the front-wheel drive con-  
trol switch is shifted to “L4L”  
WARNING  
VSC is automatically turned off.  
■Shifting the front-wheel drive  
control switch from “H4F” to  
“H4L” while driving  
■If the “4LO” indicator continues  
to flash  
Never operate the front-wheel  
drive control switch if the wheels  
are slipping. Stop the slipping or  
spinning before shifting.  
Shift the shift lever to D or R and  
drive the vehicle slowly, then stop.  
■If the “4LO” indicator continues  
to flash and a buzzer sounds  
The shift lever is not in N and/or the  
vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle  
completely, shift the shift lever to N  
and make sure that the indicator  
stops flashing.  
■If the center differential lock  
indicator flashes  
Locking or unlocking of the center  
differential is not complete. Drive  
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AUTO LSD system  
WARNING  
■When the vehicle is parked  
*
: If equipped  
If the shift lever is moved before  
the “4LO” indicator turns on/off,  
the transfer mode may not be  
shifted completely. The transfer  
mode disengages both the front  
and rear driveshafts from the  
powertrain and allows the vehicle  
to move regardless of the shift  
position. (At this time, the indica-  
tor blinks and the buzzer sounds.)  
Therefore, the vehicle is free to  
roll even if the automatic trans-  
mission is in P. You or someone  
else could be seriously injured.  
You must complete the shifting of  
the transfer mode before placing  
transmission in P.  
The AUTO LSD system aids  
traction by using the trac-  
tion control system to con-  
trol engine performance and  
braking when one of the  
drive wheels begins to spin.  
The system should be used  
only when one of the drive  
wheels spinning occurs in a  
ditch or rough surface.  
System operation  
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The system can be used only on  
2WD models.  
To turn the AUTO LSD system  
on, quickly press and release  
.
The “AUTO LSD” indicator light  
and VSC off indicator light will  
come on.  
Press  
again to turn the sys-  
tem off.  
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When the AUTO LSD sys-  
tem is operating  
WARNING  
■To avoid an accident  
Failure to do so, a much greater  
steering effort and more careful  
cornering control will be required.  
If the drive wheels spin, the slip  
indicator flashes to indicate that  
the AUTO LSD system has con-  
trolled the spinning of the drive  
wheels.  
●Do not use the AUTO LSD sys-  
tem in conditions other than  
when one of the drive wheels  
spinning occurs in a ditch or  
rough surface.  
●Do not drive with the AUTO  
LSD system continuously  
turned on.  
NOTICE  
■Activating while driving  
Do not activate the AUTO LSD  
system if the wheel is slipping.  
Stop the slipping or spinning  
before activating.  
■If the engine is turned off and  
restarted  
The AUTO LSD system and the  
indicators are automatically turned  
off.  
■Reactivation of the VSC system  
linked to vehicle speed  
When the AUTO LSD system is  
turned on, the VSC and TRAC sys-  
tems will turn on automatically if  
vehicle speed increase.  
■If the brake system overheats  
The system will cease operation  
and a buzzer will alert the driver. At  
this time, the “AUTO LSD” indicator  
will flash and “Traction Control  
Turned OFF” will be shown on the  
multi-information display. Stop the  
vehicle in a safe place. (There is no  
problem with continuing normal driv-  
ing.) The system will be automati-  
cally restored after a short time.  
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the vehicle moves out.  
Rear differential lock  
*
■Unlocking the rear differential  
system  
If the rear differential lock indicator  
still flashes even after unlocking the  
rear differential, check the safety of  
the surrounding area and slightly  
turn the steering wheel in either  
direction while the vehicle is in  
motion.  
*
: If equipped  
Use the rear differential lock  
system only when wheel  
spinning occurs in a ditch  
or on a slippery or ragged  
surface. This system is  
effective in case one of the  
rear wheels is spinning.  
■Automatic unlocking feature  
The rear differential lock is also  
unlocked in any of the following situ-  
ations:  
●When the front-wheel drive control  
switch is turned to “2H” or “4H”  
Rear differential lock  
switch  
●When the engine switch is turned  
off  
■After unlocking the rear differ-  
ential  
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Press the switch to turn the sys-  
tem on/off.  
Check that the indicators go off.  
■The rear differential lock indica-  
tor and indicator in the differen-  
tial lock/unlock display  
At this time, the rear differential lock  
indicator and indicator in the differ-  
ential lock/unlock display will blink.  
Wait a few seconds for the system  
to complete operation. After the  
rear differential is locked, the indi-  
cators will stop blinking and remain  
on.  
●The indicators blink while lock-  
ing/unlocking the rear differential.  
●If the indicators continue to blink  
when you operate the rear differ-  
ential lock switch, stop the vehicle  
completely and operate the switch  
again.  
To unlock the rear differential, push  
the switch again.  
If the indicators continue to blink  
even if doing so, have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toyota dealer as  
soon as possible. There may be a  
trouble in the four-wheel drive sys-  
tem.  
■Locking the rear differential  
The following systems do not oper-  
ate when the rear differential is  
locked.  
• ABS  
• Brake assist system  
• VSC  
■Operating tips  
●Be sure to stop the wheels before  
locking the differential.  
• Downhill assist control system  
• TRAC  
●Unlock the differential as soon as  
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Crawl Control  
WARNING  
■When using the rear differen-  
tial lock system  
*
: If equipped  
Failure to observe the following  
precautions may result in an acci-  
dent.  
Allows travel on extremely  
rough off-road surfaces at a  
fixed low speed without  
pressing the accelerator or  
brake pedal. Minimizes loss  
of traction or vehicle slip  
when driving on slippery  
road surfaces, allowing for  
stable driving.  
●Do not lock the rear differential  
in the conditions other than  
above.  
●Do not lock the rear differential  
until the wheels have stopped  
spinning.  
●Do not drive over 5 mph (8  
km/h) when the differential is  
locked.  
WARNING  
■When using Crawl Control  
function  
●Do not keep driving with the  
rear differential lock state  
Do not rely solely on the Crawl  
Control function. This function  
does not extend the vehicle’s per-  
formance limitations. Always thor-  
oughly check the road conditions,  
and drive safely.  
■These conditions may cause  
the system not to operate  
properly  
When driving on the following sur-  
faces, the system may not be able  
to maintain a fixed low speed,  
which may result in an accident:  
●Extremely steep inclines.  
●Extremely uneven surfaces.  
●Snow-covered roads, or other  
slippery surfaces.  
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4-5. Using the driving support systems  
on the multi-information dis-  
play.  
System components  
Multi-information display  
Selectable modes  
“DAC/CRAWL” switch  
Mode select switch  
A mode which matches the road  
conditions can be selected from  
among the following 5 modes.  
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Multi-information display  
“LO”  
Suitable for driving on rocky roads  
or decline  
Turning Crawl Control on  
1 Press the “DAC/CRAWL”  
switch.  
“LO-Mid”  
Suitable for driving on rocky roads,  
decline or bumpy incline  
The Crawl Control indicator on the  
multi-information display will come  
on, and the slip indicator will flash.  
“Mid”  
Suitable for driving on bumpy  
inclines  
“Mid-HI”  
Suitable for driving on bumpy  
inclines, debris roads, snow-cov-  
ered roads, muddy roads, gravel  
roads and grass roads  
“HI”  
Suitable for driving on bumpy  
inclines, debris roads, snow-cov-  
ered roads, muddy roads, gravel  
roads and grass roads  
2 Turn the mode select switch  
left or right to select a mode  
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4-5. Using the driving support systems  
buzzer will sound intermittently and  
Turning Crawl Control off  
the Crawl Control will be canceled  
automatically. In this event, the  
Crawl Control indicator will flash and  
then go off, and a message stating  
that Crawl Control has been turned  
off will be displayed on the multi-  
information display for several sec-  
onds.  
When the “DAC/CRAWL”  
switch indicator illuminates  
Press the “DAC/CRAWL” switch  
again.  
When the “DAC/CRAWL”  
switch indicator does not illu-  
minate  
●When the shift lever is moved to P  
or N.  
●When the front-wheel drive control  
switch is in “4H”.  
Press the “DAC/CRAWL” switch  
to turn the indicator on. Press  
the “DAC/CRAWL” switch again  
with the indicator turned on.  
●When the driver’s door is opened.  
■Function limitations of Crawl  
Control  
●On vehicles with rear differential  
lock system, in the following situa-  
tions, brake control can be used to  
drive downhill at a constant  
speed. However, engine control is  
not available when driving uphill at  
a constant speed.  
If Crawl Control is turned off, the  
Crawl Control indicator and the  
slip indicator will go off and a  
message, stating that Crawl  
Control has been turned off will  
be displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display for several sec-  
onds.  
• When the vehicle speed exceeds  
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).  
●In the following situation, engine  
control and brake control will stop  
temporarily. In this event, the  
Crawl Control indicator will flash.  
• With the rear differential is locked:  
when the vehicle speed exceeds  
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).  
• With the rear differential is  
unlocked: when the vehicle speed  
exceeds approximately 15 mph  
(25 km/h).  
When turning off Crawl Control  
while driving, drive extremely  
carefully.  
■Operating tips  
Crawl Control can be used with  
Multi-terrain Select ON or OFF.  
(P.425)  
■When the Crawl Control sys-  
tem is operated continuously  
■Operation conditions of the  
Crawl Control  
●If Crawl Control is used continu-  
ously for a long time, the brake  
system overheats. In this case, a  
buzzer will sound, a message  
stating a malfunction will be dis-  
played on the multi-information  
display, and the Crawl Control  
indicator will flash and then go off.  
In this event, as Crawl Control will  
be temporarily inoperable, stop  
the vehicle immediately in a safe  
place, and allow the brake system  
to cool down sufficiently until the  
●The engine is running.  
●The shift lever is in any gear other  
than P or N.  
●The front-wheel drive control  
switch is in “4L”.  
●The driver’s door is closed.  
■Automatic system cancelation  
of Crawl Control  
In the following situations, the  
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4-5. Using the driving support systems  
message goes off. (In the mean-  
time, normal driving is possible.)  
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Multi-terrain Select  
●If Crawl Control is used continu-  
ously for a long time, the auto-  
matic transmission overheats. In  
this case, a buzzer will sound, the  
system will be temporarily can-  
celed, and a message stating a  
malfunction may be displayed on  
the multi-information display. In  
this event, stop the vehicle in a  
safe place until the message goes  
off.  
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: If equipped  
Multi-terrain Select is a sys-  
tem that improves drivabil-  
ity in off-road situations.  
Select a mode that most  
closely matches the type of  
terrain on which you are driv-  
ing from several modes.  
■Sounds and vibrations caused  
by the Crawl Control system  
Brake control, steering feel  
and drive force control can be  
optimized in accordance with  
the selected mode.  
●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 Crawl  
Control system.  
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WARNING  
■When using the Multi-terrain  
●Either of the following conditions  
may occur when the Crawl Control  
system is operating. None of  
these are indicators that a mal-  
function has occurred.  
Select  
Observe the following precautions  
to avoid an accident that could  
result in death or serious injuries:  
• Vibrations may be felt through the  
vehicle body and steering.  
●Check that the selected mode  
indicators are illuminated before  
driving. Multi-terrain Select will  
not operate when the indicators  
are off.  
• A motor sound may be heard after  
the vehicle comes to a stop.  
■When there is a malfunction in  
the system  
●The road conditions listed  
(P.426) are for reference only.  
There is a chance that the func-  
tion may not be the most appro-  
priate in terms of road  
Warning lights and/or warning mes-  
sages will turn on. (P.576, 587)  
conditions such as pitch, slip-  
periness, undulation, etc. Thor-  
oughly check the road  
conditions before driving.  
●Multi-terrain Select is not  
intended to expand the limits of  
the vehicle. Check the road con-  
ditions thoroughly beforehand,  
and drive safely and carefully.  
426  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
2 Select the Multi-terrain Select  
NOTICE  
modes on the multi-informa-  
tion display while turning the  
mode select switch left and  
right.  
■Precaution for use  
The Multi-terrain Select is  
intended for use during off-road  
driving. Do not use the system at  
any other time.  
Depending on the positions of the  
front-wheel drive control switch, a  
mode can be selected from among  
the following modes.  
System components  
Front-wheel drive control  
switch is in “4L”  
Road Condi-  
Mode  
tions  
“MTS” switch  
Suitable for the  
“AUTO”  
road conditions  
Mode select switch  
Suitable for  
sandy roads  
and other slip-  
Multi-information display  
Selected mode is displayed.  
“SAND”  
pery conditions  
Switching modes  
Suitable for  
muddy roads  
“MUD”  
1 Press the “MTS” switch.  
and other slip-  
pery conditions  
Suitable for  
“ROCK”  
rocky terrain  
If the brake control has activated,  
the slip indicator light will flash.  
427  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
off  
Front-wheel drive control  
switch is in “4H”  
●When the front-wheel drive control  
switch is in “2H”  
Road Condi-  
tions  
●When “TOW HAUL” mode is  
selected while the front-wheel  
drive control switch is in “4H”  
Mode  
Suitable for the  
road conditions  
●When drive mode select is  
selected while the front-wheel  
drive control switch is in “4H”  
“AUTO”  
Suitable for  
bumpy road  
■Turning off Multi-terrain Select  
Performing the following turns Multi-  
terrain Select off, and then the dis-  
play on the multi-information display  
will disappear.  
“DIRT” conditions,  
such as dirt  
roads  
Suitable for  
sandy roads  
“SAND”  
When the “MTS” switch indicator  
is illuminated  
and other slip-  
pery conditions  
Press the “MTS” switch while the  
system is in operation.  
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When the “MTS” switch indicator  
is not illuminated  
Suitable for  
muddy roads  
“MUD”  
Press the “MTS” switch to turn the  
indicator on.  
and other slip-  
pery conditions  
Press the “MTS” switch again with  
the Multi-terrain Select indicator illu-  
minated.  
Suitable for  
“DEEP  
deep snow  
SNOW”  
roads  
■When the vehicle is stuck  
If the brake control has activated,  
the slip indicator light will flash.  
Switching the transfer and differen-  
tial  
For the operation of the following  
functions, refer to the following  
pages.  
When the vehicle is in “SAND”,  
“MUD” or “DEEP SNOW” mode,  
VSC is automatically turned off.  
(VSC OFF indicator light come on.)  
●Four-wheel drive system  
(P.414)  
●Rear differential lock system  
(P.421)  
■Driving in Multi-terrain Select  
■Multi-terrain Select  
Multi-terrain Select controls the  
vehicle so that it can maximize the  
drive force and improve drivability  
on rough roads. As a result, fuel effi-  
ciency may diminish when com-  
pared to driving in normal mode.  
The following types of situations  
may occur, but they are not malfunc-  
tions.  
●Vibrations may be felt throughout  
the vehicle or steering wheel.  
■Automatic system cancelation  
●Operating noise may be heard  
from the engine compartment.  
In the following situations, Multi-ter-  
rain Select will be canceled auto-  
matically.  
●When the engine switch is turned  
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4-5. Using the driving support systems  
■When an inspection at your  
Downhill assist con-  
Toyota dealer is necessary  
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trol system  
In the following situations, the sys-  
tem may be malfunctioning. Have  
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota  
dealer immediately.  
*
: If equipped  
The downhill assist control  
system helps to prevent  
excessive speed on steep  
downhill slopes. The sys-  
tem will operate when the  
vehicle is traveling under 18  
mph (30 km/h) and transfer  
mode is in “4H”.  
●When the slip indicator light illumi-  
nates.  
●When the indicator for each mode  
does not illuminate on the multi-  
information display even though  
Multi-terrain Select is selected.  
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.  
System components  
“DAC/CRAWL” switch  
Mode select switch  
429  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
Multi-information display  
System operation  
Press the “DAC/CRAWL”  
switch.  
The downhill assist control system  
indicator will comes on and the sys-  
tem will operate.  
Multi-information display  
Decreases the speed  
Increases the speed  
When the system is in operation,  
the slip indicator 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.  
Turning off the system  
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When the “DAC/CRAWL”  
switch indicator illuminates  
Press the “DAC/CRAWL” switch  
again.  
When the “DAC/CRAWL”  
switch indicator does not illu-  
minate  
Press the “DAC/CRAWL” switch  
to turn the indicator on.  
Setting the speed of the  
downhill assist control  
system  
Press the “DAC/CRAWL” switch  
again with the indicator turned  
on.  
Turn the mode select switch to  
set the desired speed (approx. 3  
mph [4 km/h] to 18 mph [30  
km/h]). The set speed is dis-  
played on the multi-information  
display.  
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/CRAWL” switch  
while the downhill assist control  
system indicator is flashing to start  
the system again.  
■Operating tips  
●Downhill assist control system can  
be used with “TOW HAUL” mode  
430  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
and drive mode select, or Multi-  
terrain Select ON or OFF.  
■Sounds and vibrations caused  
by the downhill assist control  
system  
●The system will operate when the  
shift lever is in a position other  
than P, however to make effective  
use of the system it is recom-  
mended to select a lower shift  
range.  
●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.  
■If the downhill assist control  
system indicator flashes  
●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.  
●In the following situations, the indi-  
cator flashes and the system will  
not operate:  
• The front-wheel drive control  
switch is changed to a position  
other than “4H”.  
• Vibrations may be felt through the  
vehicle body and steering.  
• The shift lever is in P.  
• A motor sound may be heard after  
the vehicle comes to a stop.  
• The vehicle speed exceeds  
approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).  
• The brake system overheats.  
■System malfunction  
●In the following situations, the indi- In the following cases, have your  
cator flashes to alert the driver,  
but the system will operate:  
• The shift lever is in N.  
• The “DAC/CRAWL” switch is  
pressed while the “DAC/CRAWL”  
switch indicator illuminates.  
vehicle checked by your Toyota  
dealer.  
●The downhill assist control system  
indicator does not come on when  
the “DAC/CRAWL” switch is  
pressed.  
The system will gradually ceases  
operation. The indicator will flash  
during operation, and then go off  
when the system is fully off.  
●The slip indicator light comes on.  
WARNING  
■When the downhill assist con-  
trol system is operated continu-  
ously  
■The system may not operate  
on the following surfaces,  
which may lead to an acci-  
dent causing death or serious  
injury  
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, and the  
“Traction Control Turned OFF” indi-  
cator light will come on. Refrain from  
using the system until the downhill  
assist control system indicator stays  
on and “Traction Control Turned  
OFF” indicator light turns off. (The  
vehicle can be driven normally  
during this time.)  
●Slippery surfaces such as wet  
or muddy roads  
●Icy surface  
●Unpaved roads  
431  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
turning on slippery road sur-  
faces.  
Driving assist system s  
■ Enhanced VSC (Enhanced  
Vehicle Stability Control)  
To keep driving safety and  
performance, the following  
systems operate automati-  
cally in response to various  
driving situations. Be  
Provides cooperative control of  
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.  
Helps to maintain directional  
stability when swerving on slip-  
pery road surfaces by con-  
trolling steering performance.  
aware, however, that these  
systems are supplementary  
and should not be relied  
upon too heavily when oper-  
ating the vehicle.  
■ 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  
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■ ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-  
tem)  
■ TRAC (Traction Control)  
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, or in off-road  
conditions (such as rough  
roads, sand and mud)  
Helps to maintain drive power  
and prevent the drive wheels  
from spinning when starting the  
vehicle or accelerating on slip-  
pery roads  
■ Hill-start assist control  
The ABS operates in synchroni-  
zation with the Multi-terrain  
Select  
Helps to reduce the backward  
movement of the vehicle when  
starting on an uphill  
■ Brake assist  
■ AVS (Adaptive Variable  
Suspension System) (if  
equipped)  
Generates an increased level of  
braking force after the brake  
pedal is depressed when the  
system detects a panic stop sit-  
uation  
The damping force of the shock  
absorbers are independently  
controlled for the 4 wheels  
■ VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-  
trol)  
according to factors including  
the road surface conditions and  
driving operation, contributing  
toward enhancing smooth driv-  
Helps the driver to control skid-  
ding when swerving suddenly or  
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4-5. Using the driving support systems  
ing comfort and superior stabil-  
ity, and helping to maintain  
vehicle posture.  
In addition, the damping force  
can be changed by selecting the  
drive mode with the driving  
mode select (P.412), and driv-  
ing comfort can be ensured  
during off-road driving by setting  
the front-wheel drive control  
switch to “L4L”. (P.417)  
■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  
■ EPS (Electric Power Steer-  
ing)  
wheels. Pressing  
to turn the  
system off may make it easier for  
you to rock the vehicle in order to  
free it.  
Employs an electric motor to  
reduce the amount of effort  
needed to turn the steering  
wheel.  
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly  
press and release  
.
■ The Secondary Collision  
Brake  
“Traction Control Turned OFF” is  
displayed in the multi-information  
display.  
When the SRS airbag sensor  
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.  
Press  
again to turn the system  
back on.  
■When the  
TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway  
Control systems are operating  
The slip indicator light will flash  
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer  
Sway Control systems are operat-  
ing.  
■Turning off the  
TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-  
trol systems  
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer  
Sway Control systems off, press  
and hold  
for more than 3 sec-  
onds while the vehicle is stopped.  
The “Traction Control Turned OFF”  
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4-5. Using the driving support systems  
is displayed in the multi-information  
display and the VSC OFF indicator  
●The accelerator pedal is  
depressed  
*
●The parking brake is engaged  
light will come on.  
●A maximum of 2 seconds have  
elapsed after the brake pedal is  
released  
Press  
again to turn the system  
back on.  
●The engine switch is turned to  
OFF  
*
: 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.578)  
■Sounds and vibrations caused  
by the ABS, brake assist, VSC,  
Trailer Sway Control, TRAC and  
hill-start assist control systems  
●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  
■When the message is dis-  
played on the multi-information  
display showing that TRAC has  
been disabled even if  
not been pressed  
has  
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occurred in any of these systems.  
●TRAC is temporary deactivated. If  
the information continues to show,  
contact your Toyota dealer.  
●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.  
●When using Multi-terrain Select,  
the “VSC OFF” indicator will turn  
on depending on the mode, even  
if the VSC OFF switch has not  
been pressed.  
■Operating conditions of hill-  
start assist control  
■Automatic reactivation of  
TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and  
VSC systems  
When the following five conditions  
are met, the hill-start assist control  
will operate:  
After turning the TRAC, Trailer  
Sway Control and VSC systems off,  
the systems will be automatically re-  
enabled in the following situations:  
●The shift lever is in a position  
other than P or N (when starting  
off forward/backward on an  
upward incline)  
●When the engine switch is turned  
off  
●The vehicle is stopped  
●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 not  
depressed  
●The parking brake is not engaged  
●The engine switch is turned to ON  
■Automatic system cancelation  
of hill-start assist control  
■Reduced effectiveness of the  
EPS system  
The hill-start assist control will turn  
off in any of the following situations:  
The effectiveness of the EPS sys-  
tem is reduced to prevent the sys-  
●The shift lever is shifted to P or N  
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4-5. Using the driving support systems  
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.  
■Stopping distance when the  
ABS is operating may exceed  
that of normal conditions  
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:  
■Secondary Collision Brake  
operating conditions  
●When driving on dirt, gravel or  
snow-covered roads  
The system operates when the SRS  
airbag sensor detects a collision  
while the vehicle is in motion. How-  
ever, the system does not operate  
when the components are dam-  
aged.  
●When driving with tire chains  
●When driving over bumps in the  
road  
●When driving over roads with  
potholes or uneven surfaces  
■Secondary Collision Brake  
automatic cancelation  
The system is automatically can-  
celed in any of the following situa-  
tions.  
■TRAC/VSC may not operate  
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.  
●The vehicle speed drops to  
approximately 0 mph (0 km/h).  
●A certain amount of time elapses  
during operation  
●The accelerator pedal is  
depressed a large amount  
■Hill-start assist control does  
not operate effectively when  
WARNING  
●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.  
■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).  
●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 vehicle hydroplanes while  
driving at high speed on wet or  
slick roads.  
435  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
■Trailer Sway Control precau-  
WARNING  
tion  
■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer  
Sway Control is activated  
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.  
The slip indicator light flashes.  
Always drive carefully. Reckless  
driving may cause an accident.  
Exercise particular care when the  
indicator light flashes.  
■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer  
Sway Control systems are  
turned off  
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.  
■If trailer sway occurs  
Observe the following precau-  
tions.  
Failing to do so may cause death  
or serious injury.  
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●Firmly grip the steering wheel.  
Steer straight ahead. Do not try  
to control trailer sway by turning  
the steering wheel.  
Trailer Sway Control is part of the  
VSC system and will not operate  
if VSC is turned off or experiences  
a malfunction.  
●Begin releasing the accelerator  
pedal immediately but very  
gradually to reduce speed.  
Do not increase speed. Do not  
apply vehicle brakes.  
■Replacing tires  
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.  
If you make no extreme correction  
with the steering or brakes, your  
vehicle and trailer should stabi-  
lize. (P.205)  
The ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway  
Control and VSC 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.  
■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.  
436  
SDM (Stabilizer w ith  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
Turning the system on/off  
Disconnection Mecha-  
*
Press the SDM switch  
nism )  
The stabilizer is unlocked and the  
SDM indicator will come on.  
*
: If equipped  
Press the switch again to lock the  
stabilizer (the SDM indicator will  
turn off).  
SDM (Stabilizer with Discon-  
nection Mechanism) is a  
system that switches condi-  
tions of the front stabilizer  
to maintain vehicle stability  
and drivability on paved  
road and off-road situa-  
tions.  
While the stabilizer is being locked  
or unlocked, the SDM indicator  
flashes.  
How SDM (Stabilizer with  
Disconnection Mecha-  
nism) works  
Depending on the switch opera-  
tion or vehicle speed, the stabi-  
lizer is locked/unlocked, which  
results in the following effects.  
■Operation conditions by the  
switch  
The engine switch is in ON and the  
vehicle speed is approximately 18  
mph (30 km/h) or less.  
■ During driving on paved  
roads  
■Automatic control by vehicle  
speed  
The stabilizer is locked and the  
movement of the suspensions is  
restrained, resulting in stable  
driving.  
The stabilizer will be locked again  
when the vehicle speed exceeds  
approximately 18 mph (30 km/h).  
■Operation sounds  
■ During off-road driving  
When the stabilizer is being locked  
or unlocked, an operating sound  
may be heard from the underside of  
the vehicle. However, it does not  
indicate a malfunction.  
The stabilizer is unlocked and  
it becomes easier that the  
suspensions extend and  
retract, leading to improve-  
ment of drivability on rough  
roads  
■When the state of the SDM indi-  
cator differs from the stabilizer  
status  
On an uneven surface, the stabilizer  
status may not be switched and may  
differ from the state of the SDM indi-  
cator. The stabilizer status will be  
The vibration of the vehicle  
body is reduced, which helps  
enhance riding comfort.  
437  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
switched after the vehicle is driven  
and the suspensions extend or  
retract.  
Trailer brake c ontrol-  
*
ler  
■When the outside temperature  
is extremely low  
*
: If equipped  
Do not use the system when the  
outside temperature is below -22°F  
(-30°C), as the system may not  
operate properly.  
The trailer brakes can be  
controlled by the Trailer  
brake controller via the 7-  
pin connector. By selecting  
the type of brakes that are  
being used on the trailer  
(electric or electric-over-  
hydraulic) and setting the  
“gain” for the controller, the  
manual brake slider is used  
to slow just the trailer. The  
vehicle brake pedal will also  
slow down as well as stop  
the trailer when applied,  
also via the same connec-  
tor. “Gain” values, manual  
brake outputs, trailer brake  
types, and the trailer con-  
nection status are displayed  
in the multi-information dis-  
play.  
■After the engine switch is  
turned to OFF  
The stabilizer status is hold even  
when the engine switch is turned to  
OFF. To switch the status, turn the  
engine switch to ON again and  
press the SDM switch.  
■When the stabilizer is unlocked  
When the stabilizer is unlocked,  
some of the Toyota Safety Sense  
3.0 are not operate. (P.256)  
4
This vehicle comes  
equipped with a Toyota  
Genuine Trailer Brake Con-  
troller. Use of a third-party  
trailer brake controller  
along with the Toyota Genu-  
ine Trailer Brake Controller  
may have unexpected  
effects on the system. Toy-  
ota does not recommend  
the use of a third-party  
brake controller with this  
vehicle.  
438  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
trailer brake type is selected in the  
WARNING  
multi-information display.  
■When driving on slippery  
road surfaces  
Manual brake slider  
Adjusting this slider position will  
engage the trailer’s brakes only. If  
the manual brake slider is used  
while the vehicle brake is applied,  
the greater of the two outputs will  
be sent to the trailer brakes.  
When stopping with ABS acti-  
vated, output to the trailer might  
be reduced in order to reduce the  
likelihood of trailer wheels to lock.  
The trailer is not equipped with  
ABS. Drive safely on slippery road  
surfaces.  
Changing settings of the  
trailer brake type  
System operation  
Select the item desired to be  
setup and select as follows on  
the multi-information screen  
(P.96, 105):  
1 Vehicles with 7-inch display:  
Press  
or  
on the meter  
control switch and then select  
.
Vehicles with 12.3-inch display:  
Press and hold  
to display the  
“GAIN” (+/-) selection button  
cursor on the content display area  
(center) of the multi-information dis-  
play.  
Pressing the “GAIN” (+/-) buttons  
will adjust the amount of power that  
can be outputted to the trailer  
brakes. The “gain” can be adjusted  
from 0 (no trailer braking) to 10  
(maximum output) in 0.5 incre-  
ments. Each press of the button will  
increase or decrease the “gain” set-  
ting by one step. The “gain” value  
will appear in the multi-information  
display.  
2 Press  
or  
on the meter  
control switch, select “Trailer  
Settings”, and then press and  
hold  
on the meter control  
switch.  
3 According to the display,  
select the desired setting and  
Trailer brake type  
Trailer brake type can be selected  
by using the multi-information. The  
combination meter will show which  
then press  
.
Changing trailer brake type or  
trailer ID will cause the current  
439  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
“gain” setting to reset to zero.  
Make sure to set the “gain” as  
described in the following sec-  
tion.  
5 Using the “GAIN” (+/-) selec-  
tion buttons, set a starting  
“gain” of 5.0.  
Setting the “Gain”  
“Gain” setting on trailer brake  
controller should be set for a  
specific towing condition. “Gain”  
setting should be adjusted each  
time the vehicle load, trailer  
load, road conditions, or  
6 While driving 20 - 25 mph [35  
- 40 km/h], fully apply the  
manual brake slider.  
weather changes. Setting the  
“gain” value to 0 will disable the  
trailer brake controller output.  
4
7 Adjust the “gain” setting,  
using the “GAIN” (+/-) selec-  
tion buttons, to either  
1 Make sure the trailer brakes  
are in good working condition  
and functioning normally. See  
trailer dealer if necessary.  
increase or decrease to just  
below the point of trailer  
wheel lock-up.  
2 Hook up the trailer and make  
proper electrical connections.  
8 For confirmation, repeat  
steps 6 and 7 until desired  
“gain” setting is reached (just  
below point of trailer wheel  
lock-up).  
3 Select the correct type of  
trailer brakes that are  
equipped on the trailer by  
using the multi-information  
display.  
■When setting the “gain”  
4 Drive vehicle with trailer  
attached on a level road sur-  
face similar to towing condi-  
tion and in traffic-free  
Wheel lock-up occurs when the  
trailer wheel squeals or tire smoke  
occurs. Trailer wheels may not lock-  
up while driving heavily loaded  
trailer. During this case, adjust the  
Trailer “gain” to the highest allow-  
able setting for the towing condition.  
environment. Driving speed  
should be approximately 20 -  
25 mph [35 - 40 km/h].  
■When disconnecting and recon-  
necting battery terminals  
The “gain” setting data will be reset.  
■Trailer Sway Control Function  
Helps suppress trailer sway at an  
early stage by using the trailer brake  
control system to operate the trailer  
440  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
brakes.  
*
Trailer Backup Guide  
■If the Trailer brake warning light  
comes on  
*
: If equipped  
Indicates a malfunction in the Trailer  
brake control system or Trailer con-  
nector circuit.  
Have the vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer immediately.  
Trailer Backup Guide is a  
system to assist when back-  
ing up a trailer by providing  
either (1) steering control to  
assist backing up straight  
(Straight Path Assist) or (2)  
guidance for manual steer-  
ing backup (Guidance  
mode).  
Trailer Backup Guide uses  
the rear camera to detect  
the trailer and a trailer hitch  
light, which allows the  
driver to use the system at  
night time.  
WARNING  
■Trailer brake type setting  
It is the responsibility of the driver  
to make sure the trailer brakes  
are functioning normally and  
adjusted appropriately. Failure to  
check and maintain trailer brakes  
may result in loss of vehicle con-  
trol, crash, or serious injury.  
Trailer brake control system will  
work with most electric and elec-  
tric-overhydraulic trailer braking  
systems up to 3 axles (24A output  
to trailer brakes). Please be sure  
to test compatibility with the sys-  
tem at low speeds and in a safe  
area. If a warning message  
The system calculates the  
trailer angle by image pro-  
cessing from the rear cam-  
era and calculates trailer  
length and hitch length  
during the trailer setup (cali-  
bration) maneuver.  
Procedure  
appears in the multi-information  
display (P.587), have the vehi-  
cle inspected by your Toyota  
dealer immediately. Some elec-  
tric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes  
will take some minimum output to  
activate. Trailer brake control sys-  
tem will not work with trailer  
1 Select “Trailer Settings” on  
the multi-information display  
and add a trailer according to  
the display. (P.96, 105)  
hydraulic surge brakes.  
441  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
2 Press the switch to turn the  
system ON.  
“Trailer Direction”  
When using Straight Path Assist,  
the driver can override the system  
using the steering wheel to adjust  
the trailer direction. Upon release of  
the steering wheel, Straight Path  
Assist re-activates with a revised  
straight back target direction.  
■When adding the trailer  
Select “Trailer Settings” on the  
multi-information display and add a  
trailer according to the display.  
(P.96, 105)  
Trailer Settings are not available  
while Trailer Backup Guide system  
is active.  
3 Continue or reselect the  
trailer in the message dis-  
played on the multi-informa-  
tion display.  
The system is designed to support  
trailers with single or multi-axles  
using a ball hitch. The system does  
not support fifth wheel or gooseneck  
trailers.  
4
When the selected trailer is being  
used for the first time, setup (cali-  
bration) is necessary (P.441).  
Once calibration is completed, it is  
retained for future use and the sys-  
tem will automatically detect the  
trailer.  
Setup (Calibration)  
The driver needs to change the  
trailer selection when using a differ-  
ent trailer. The system does not  
automatically recognize the trailer  
from the saved trailers list.  
Bring the vehicle and trailer to a  
large open space like an empty  
parking lot. Activate Trailer  
Backup Guide system and fol-  
low the instructions displayed on  
the multi-information dis-  
4 Once trailer is detected, shift  
the shift lever to R to activate  
Guidance mode.  
play/multimedia.  
5 Touch the switch at the bot-  
tom right on multimedia to  
activate Straight Path Assist.  
For best calibration results, do  
not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h).  
1 Drive straight forward slowly  
442  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
(5 mph [8 km/h] or less) while  
holding the steering wheel  
straight.  
State where the blue line aligns  
with the center of the trailer.  
(Select “Yes” in the multi-infor-  
mation display)  
2 Stop vehicle with trailer  
straight and confirm blue line  
is aligned with trailer center  
in Camera view.  
State where the blue line does  
not align with the center of the  
trailer. (Select “No” in the multi-  
information display)  
3 Drive forward slowly making  
a left or right turn that  
changes vehicle direction 90  
degrees or more.  
Blue line  
●The system is designed to support  
most trailers 6.6 ft. (2 m) to 26.2 ft.  
(8 m) in length (length is defined  
from the coupler center point for  
the ball to the wheel axle [single  
axle] or center of the wheel axles  
[2 or more axles]) with ball mount  
lengths between 4.5 in. (114.3  
mm) and 18.5 in. (469.9 mm). Do  
not attempt to use trailers or ball  
mounts that have a length outside  
of this range as the system perfor-  
mance degrades and could cause  
improper system function.  
4 After completing the turn,  
continue straight forward  
slowly to align trailer.  
5 Stop vehicle to complete cali-  
bration.  
■When calibrating the system  
●Please check whether the blue  
line appropriately aligns with the  
center of the trailer in the camera  
view, such as in the following dia-  
gram, with regards to procedure  
2.  
Trailer length  
Ball mount length  
●For best calibration results, cali-  
brate in daytime on a smooth and  
level road.  
●It may be necessary at times to re-  
calibrate the trailer to improve per-  
formance.  
●The system is designed to be  
used with the same trailer connec-  
tion every time. If the ball mount  
position is changed or reconfig-  
ured or items are added to the  
443  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
trailer tongue after calibration, re-  
calibration may be required.  
Canceling the system  
Trailer Backup Guide system  
is canceled when the trailer  
cannot be detected (e.g. dirty  
camera lens, insufficient light-  
ing condition, obstruction of  
the trailer in the rear camera  
view, incorrectly selected  
trailer, etc.)  
Using Guidance mode  
Guidance mode provides a  
“Trailer Direction” arrow that  
indicates the direction the trailer  
will swing, based on calculations  
from the steering wheel angle  
information. Guidance mode  
provides a “BRAKE Extreme  
Trailer Angle” (jackknife) warn-  
ing with warning buzzer to alert  
the driver that the trailer angle is  
near the jackknife condition.  
Guidance mode is canceled  
when any of the following  
occurs:  
• Press the Trailer Backup Guide  
*
switch  
4
*
• Press the Camera switch  
Using Straight Path  
Assist  
• Vehicle speed is greater than  
approximately 4.7 mph (7.6 km/h)  
*
Touch the switch at the bottom  
right on multimedia to activate  
Straight Path Assist. Straight  
Path Assist controls steering to  
back up the trailer in a straight-  
line. The system can be overrid-  
den by using steering wheel to  
adjust trailer direction.  
• VSC or ABS is operated  
*
• Back door is opened  
• Trailer tracking is lost  
• Shift the shift lever out of R  
*
• There is a system malfunction  
*
: Includes Trailer Backup Guide  
system cancel  
The driver is always responsible  
for paying attention to the vehi-  
cle’s surroundings and driving  
safely. This system does not  
control braking. Driver needs to  
control vehicle speed, control  
braking, and stop the vehicle to  
avoid any collision.  
Straight Path Assist is can-  
celed when any of the follow-  
ing occurs:  
• Any of the events, above, that  
cancel Guidance mode occur  
• Press the Straight Path Assist  
switch on the multimedia screen  
• The system temperature preser-  
vation function operates (to pre-  
vent power steering equipment  
from overheating)  
For best results, reverse slowly  
when using Straight Path Assist.  
444  
Trailer hitch light  
4-5. Using the driving support systems  
■When using the Trailer  
Backup Guide  
For proper system performance,  
observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may lead to an  
accident resulting in property  
damage, serious injury, or death.  
●Keep the back door fully  
latched.  
●Keep the rear camera clean at  
all times.  
●Do not change the installation  
position or direction of the rear  
camera or remove it.  
This light’s usage for Trailer  
Backup Guide is controlled by  
the Trailer Backup Guide sys-  
tem and the driver does not  
need to activate the light sepa-  
rately.  
●Do not modify the trailer hitch  
light. (P.444)  
●Make sure nothing can obstruct  
the rear camera view of the  
trailer.  
For other usage: P.470  
The system is designed to oper-  
ate in various weather and lighting  
conditions and on different ground  
surfaces (asphalt, grass, gravel,  
etc.), however performance can  
still be affected by various envi-  
ronmental factors (e.g. shadow  
passing over the trailer or dimin-  
ished contrast between trailer and  
the ground leading to trailer  
detection being lost, etc.) so  
always drive carefully, remain  
alert and aware of your surround-  
ings, and do not overly rely on the  
system.  
WARNING  
■Cautions regarding the use of  
the system  
In order for this system to perform  
as designed, the vehicle must be  
driven safely and the driver must  
control the speed to keep it within  
operating parameters and to  
avoid a collision.  
As there is a limit to the degree of  
control performance that this sys-  
tem can provide, do not overly  
rely on this system. The driver is  
always responsible for paying  
attention to the vehicle’s sur-  
roundings and driving safely. This  
system does not control braking  
(or steering when in Guidance  
mode). Driver needs to control  
vehicle speed, control braking,  
(and steering when in Guidance  
mode,) and stop the vehicle to  
avoid any collision. Failure to fol-  
low this warning could result in  
property damage, serious injury  
or death.  

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