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 To detect a vehicle in a blind spot

on an adjacent lane or a vehicle

approaching at high speed while

driving the vehicle (Blind Spot

Detection)

BSD/RCTA^*

^*: If equipped

The BSD/RCTA consists of rear

corner radars with Blind Spot

Detection, Lane Change Assist

and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

 To detect a vehicle approaching

from the right or left while revers-

ing the vehicle (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert)

These functions of BSD/RCTA

are the systems that detect

objects and vehicles to the rear

and draw attention to the

The system uses radar sensors for

the following features.

driver when changing a lane or

when driving in reverse.

The BSD/RCTA radar sensor is

approved under the radio wave related

laws of each country. For details, refer to

P.398.

WARNING

The driver is responsible for driving

safely. Always be sure to check the

surroundings with your eyes when

changing lanes or reversing the vehi-

cle.

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Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

The system notifies the driver of the

presence of vehicles in its blind

spot.

The system is designed to assist the

driver in changing lanes or reversing

safely by monitoring the rear and side

areas of the vehicle. However, you

cannot rely on this system alone in

assuring the safety during a lane

change or reversing. Overconfidence

in this system could result in an acci-

dent and lead to serious injury or

death. Since the system operation

has various limitations, the flashing or

illumination of the BSD/RCTA

 If the system detects a vehicle in

its blind spot, it warns the driver

by illuminating the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator(s) on the out-

side mirror(s).

 If the driver operates the turn sig-

nal lever in the direction where

the BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor is illuminating, the system

warns the driver of dangers by

flashing the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator may be delayed or

it may not operate at all even when a

vehicle is present in a neighboring

lane or approaching from either side.

approach indicator.

The driver is responsible for paying

attention to the rear and side areas of

the vehicle.

System features

BSD/RCTAconsists of the following

functions.

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

(RCTA)

The system notifies the driver of

another vehicle approaching from

either side when driving in reverse.

This feature helps the driver check

the rear and side areas of the vehi-

cle when moving backward.

If the system detects a vehicle

approaching from either side while

moving backward, it warns the

driver of dangers in the following

way.

Operating range

A

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Lane Change Assist (LCA)

The system notifies the driver of

vehicles approaching at a high

speed in the neighboring lanes.

 The BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor(s) on the outside mirror(s)

flashes.

 If the system detects a vehicle

approaching at a high speed in

the neighboring lanes, it warns

the driver of dangers by illumi-

nating the BSD/RCTA approach

indicator(s) on the outside mir-

ror(s).

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 A warning buzzer sounds.

 An icon appears on the multime-

dia system screen.

 If the driver operates the turn sig-

nal lever in the direction where

the BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor is illuminating, the system

warns the driver of dangers by

flashing the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator.

Operating range

A



Limitations of the detectability of

RCTA

Since the detectability of RCTA is

limited, the RCTA may not operate

properly in angled parking.

Example 1

Operating range

A

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Always be sure to check the

surroundings with your eyes when

reversing the vehicle.

System operation

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Operating conditions

The BSD/RCTA will operate when

all of the following conditions are

met.

1 The detection range of the radar

 The engine switch is in ON.

sensors

2 Area out of detection range of

 The BSD/RCTA warning light

and BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

are turned off.

the radar sensors

Parked vehicle

A

 The vehicle is driven at speeds

above 12 km/h (7 mph) (except

when reversing).

Vehicle that may not be

detected

WARNING

 The shift lever is in R. (RCTA

An approaching vehicle

be detected because the detection

range is limited by the parked vehicle

may not

only)

The BSD/RCTA will not operate in

the following situations.

. Always be sure to check the

surroundings with your eyes when

reversing the vehicle.

 The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

appears.

Example 2

 The vehicle speed is below 10

km/h (6 mph) even when the

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator does

not appear (except when revers-

ing).

●

In the following cases, the BSD/RCTA

will stop operating and the BSD/RCTA

warning light will appear.

ꢀ When a malfunction occurs in the sys-

tem, including the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator

1 The detection range of the radar

sensors

●

If the BSD/RCTA warning light

appears, exercise proper caution.

(P.232)

Vehicle that may be detected

C

●

In the following cases, the BSD/RCTA

will temporarily stop operating (or may

stop operating) and the BSD/RCTA

The system may detect that a vehicle

is passing in front of your vehicle.

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OFF indicator will appear.

ꢀ When driving on wet roads such as

snow-covered roads and through pud-

dles

ꢀ When the radar sensor becomes sig-

nificantly misaligned (If the orientation

of the radar sensor is shifted for any

reason, readjustment is required.

Have the sensor adjusted at any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.)

ꢀ When a large amount of snow or ice

sticks to the rear bumper surface

around the radar sensors

ꢀ When the vehicle is driven on a

snow-covered road or in an environ-

ment in which there are no objects

around (such as in a desert) for a pro-

longed period of time

ꢀ When the temperature around the

radar sensors increases excessively

due to long driving on uphill grades in

the summer, etc.

ꢀ When the temperature around the

radar sensors becomes extremely low

ꢀ When the vehicle battery voltage low-

ers

●

The radar sensors may not detect or

may have difficulty detecting the fol-

lowing vehicles and objects.

ꢀ Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestri-

ans, stationary objects on the road or

road side, etc.

ꢀ Vehicles with body shapes that the

radar may not reflect (vehicles with

lower body height such as a trailer

with no cargo and sports cars)

ꢀ Vehicles that are not approaching

your vehicle even though they are in

the detection area (either on a neigh-

boring lane to the rear or beside your

vehicle when reversing) (The system

determines the presence of approach-

ing vehicles based on data detected

by the radar sensors.)

ꢀ Vehicles traveling at significantly dif-

ferent speeds

ꢀ Vehicles driving in parallel at almost

the same speed as your vehicle for a

prolonged time

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ꢀ When the vehicle voltage exceeds the

battery voltage rating

ꢀ Oncoming vehicles

●

The BSD/RCTA will resume operation

once these conditions are corrected,

and the BSD/RCTA OFF indicator will

disappear. However, if the BSD/RCTA

OFF indicator appears for a prolonged

period of time, have the system

inspected at any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer as soon as

possible.

ꢀ Vehicles in a lane beyond the neigh-

boring lane

ꢀ Vehicles travelling at a significantly

lower speed that you are trying to

overtake

●

On a road with extremely narrow

lanes, the system may detect vehicles

driving in a lane next to the neighbor-

ing lane.

●

The detectability of the radar sensors

is restricted. The BSD/RCTA detec-

tion may be impaired and the system

may not operate properly under the

following conditions.

BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor/warning buzzer

While the BSD/RCTA is active, the

following item(s) will operate to

alert the driver:

ꢀ When the rear bumper around the

radar sensors is distorted

ꢀ When ice, snow or mud adheres to

the rear bumper surface around the

radar sensors

ꢀ When stickers, etc. are affixed on the

areas of the radar sensors on the rear

bumper

 The BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor (when there are vehicles in

the neighboring lanes).

ꢀ During adverse weather conditions

such as rain, snow or fog

 The BSD/RCTA approach indica-

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the following conditions.

ꢀ When sunlight shines directly on it

ꢀ When the headlight beams from a

vehicle traveling behind shines

directly on it

tor and warning buzzer (when a

vehicle is approaching from the

left or right side while your vehi-

cle is reversing)

●

While the illumination brightness con-

trol dial is in the fully upward position,

even if the headlights are turned on,

the brightness of the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator will not be

reduced. For details about the illumi-

nation brightness control dial, refer to

P.91.

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BSD/RCTA approach indicator

It is mounted on each side of the

outside mirrors.

The indicator will illuminate when a

vehicle approaching from behind is

detected.

■

BSD/RCTA approach warning

buzzer (only when reversing)

The indicator will flash to warn the

driver of dangers under the follow-

ing conditions.

A warning buzzer sounds along

with flashing of the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator to warn the

driver of dangers. The setting of the

warning buzzer volume can be

changed by operating the multime-

dia system screen. (P.377)

 While the indicator is illuminat-

ing, if the turn signal lever is

operated toward the side in

which this indicator turned on

 When reversing the vehicle while

the system detects a vehicle

approaching from either side

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Safety tips regarding the

BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor/warning buzzer

 In the following cases, operation

of the BSD/RCTA approach indi-

cator and the warning buzzer

may be delayed or the system

may fail to issue these warnings.

ꢀ When a vehicle moves to the neigh-

boring lane from a lane next to the

neighboring lane

BSD/RCTA approach indicator

A

ꢀ When driving on a steep incline or on

repeated sharp uphill and downhill

grades



BSD/RCTA approach indicator

dimming function

When the headlights are turned on,

the brightness of the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator will be reduced.

ꢀ When going beyond a pass

ꢀ When both your vehicle and a vehicle

driving on a neighboring lane are

driving on the far side of each lane.

ꢀ When several narrowly-spaced vehi-

cles are approaching in a row

●

You may have difficulty seeing the

BSD/RCTA approach indicator under

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ꢀ In low radius bends (tight bends or

when making turns at an intersection)

intersection, the BSD/RCTA

approach indicator may flash.

ꢀ When there is a difference in height

between your lane and the neighbor-

ing lane

 If a building or a wall exists in the

reversing direction, the

BSD/RCTA approach indicator

may flash and the warning

buzzer may sound.

ꢀ Immediately after the BSD/RCTA is

activated by touching “BSD/RCTA”

ꢀ Immediately after the shift lever is

shifted to R

 In the following cases, the sys-

tem may detect a vehicle driving

two lanes away from your vehi-

cle.

ꢀ When extremely heavy cargo is

loaded in the trunk

 During reversing, operation of

the BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor and the warning buzzer may

be delayed or the system may

fail to issue these warnings

ꢀ When your vehicle drives on the near

side of its lane from the correspond-

ing vehicle

ꢀ When the vehicle driving two lanes

away drives on the near side of its

lane from your vehicle

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under the following conditions.

ꢀ When backing out of an angled park-

ing space

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

ꢀ When a large-sized vehicle is parked

next to your vehicle (That vehicle pre-

vents the propagation of radar

waves.)

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System temporary stops

This display appears when the sys-

tem is used at extremely high or

low temperatures or when abnor-

mal voltage exists. Once these con-

ditions are corrected, the system

will recover from the temporary

stop condition and the indicator will

disappear.

ꢀ When reversing on sloped roads

ꢀ When reversing at a high speed

 The BSD/RCTA approach indica-

tor may illuminate when driving

close to solid objects on the road

or road side (such as guardrails,

tunnels and sidewalls).

If the indicator remains displayed

for a prolonged time, have the sys-

tem inspected at any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

 When turning at an intersection

in urban areas, or a multilane

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BSD/RCTA warning light

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System malfunction

This display appears when a mal-

function occurs in the system. Con-

tact any authorized Toyota retailer

or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer and have the

system inspected.

“BSD/RCTA Disabled”

A

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

■

System temporary stops due

to reduced radar sensitivity

This display appears when the

detectability of the radar sensors is

reduced. Once the condition is cor-

rected, the system will recover from

the temporary stop condition and

the indicator will disappear.

“BSD/RCTA Disabled Check

Owner's Manual”

A

If the indicator remains displayed

for a prolonged time, have the sys-

tem inspected at any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

BSD/RCTA warning light

To turn on/off the BSD/RCTA

To turn the BSD/RCTA system on

and off, operate the multi-informa-

tion display (P.377) or multimedia

system screen (Refer to “Multime-

dia owner’s manual”).

When the BSD/RCTA system is

turned OFF, the BSD/RCTA OFF

indicator on the multi-information

display will illuminate.

“BSD/RCTA Disabled Sensor

A

Blocked”

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator

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Radar sensors

A

If the radar sensors require repair or

replacement, or the bumper area around

the radar sensors requires repair, paint-

work or replacement, contact any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer for assistance.

NOTICE

●

In the following cases, turn off the

BSD/RCTA system. The system may

not operate properly due to blocked

radar waves.

To ensure correct operation of the

BSD/RCTA, observe the following

precautions.

ꢀ When towing the vehicle

●

Always keep the bumper surface

near the radar sensors clean.

ꢀ When a bicycle carrier or other item is

fitted to the rear of the vehicle

ꢀ When using a chassis dynamometer

or free roller device, etc.

ꢀ When running the engine and making

the wheels rotate while lifting up the

vehicle

●

Do not affix any stickers or other

items on the bumper surface near

the radar sensors. For details, con-

sult any authorized Toyota retailer

or Toyota authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer.

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●

If the engine switch is turned to OFF,

the last known status of the system is

maintained. For example, if the engine

switch is turned to OFF with the

BSD/RCTA deactivated, the

BSD/RCTA remains deactivated the

next time the engine switch is turned

to ON.

Handling of radar sensors

●

Do not modify the bumper near the

radar sensors.

The radar sensors, one on each

side of the vehicle, are mounted

inside the rear bumper.

Do not paint the bumper near the

radar sensors.

Do not expose the bumper near the

radar sensors to strong impacts. If a

sensor becomes misaligned, a sys-

tem malfunction may occur, includ-

ing the inability to detect vehicles

entering the detection areas. If any

strong shock is applied to the

bumper, be sure to contact any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer for inspection.

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Reverse Automatic Brak-

ing (RAB) system^*

NOTICE

●

Do not disassemble the radar sen-

sors.

^*: If equipped

Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) is a system designed to

help avoid collisions or reduce

collision damage when revers-

ing the vehicle. If a wall or an

obstacle is detected in the

reversing direction, the system

will notify the driver with a

warning sound and may acti-

vate the vehicle’s brakes auto-

matically.

The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system records and stores the following

data when automatic braking operates.

It does not record conversations, per-

sonal information or other audio data.

●

Distance from the object

Vehicle speed

Accelerator pedal operation status

Brake pedal operation status

Shift lever position

Outside temperature

The sensitivity setting of the sonar

sensors

Toyota and third parties contracted by

Toyota may acquire and use the

recorded data for the purpose of vehicle

research and development. Toyota and

third parties contracted by Toyota will

not disclose or provide the acquired

data to any other third party except

under the following conditions.

●

The vehicle owner has given his/her

consent.

●

The disclosure/provision is based on a

court order or other legally enforcea-

ble request.

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●

Data that has been modified so that

the user and vehicle cannot be identi-

fied is provided to a research institu-

tion for statistical processing or similar

purposes.

(RAB) system will operate the fol-

lowing 2 functions using 4 sonar

sensors.

 Sonar Audible Alarm

The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system detects objects rearward and

warns the driver by warning message

on the multimedia system screen and

warning beeps.

WARNING

●

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

is not a system intended to replace

the driver’s responsibility to check

their surroundings for vehicles or

obstacles to avoid a collision.

 Automatic Braking

●

The driver is responsible for driving

safely. Before reversing, be sure to

first depress the brake pedal and

visually check the surroundings.

The automatic braking detects objects

rearward and if there is a high risk of a

collision, the system decelerates the

vehicle and controls the braking to

reduce damage.

●

There are some cases in which the

vehicle cannot avoid collision,

because the system operation has

limitations. The warning sound or

automatic braking may be delayed

or may not operate at all even when

an obstacle is present.

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

When reversing

●

Make sure to set the Automatic

Braking to OFF when the vehicle is

on the free roller or on the chassis

dynamometer. Otherwise, the vehi-

cle may move and it may cause an

accident.



When either strong automatic

braking or torque control is

applied to prevent collision (in

this case, short warning beeps or

continuous warning beeps will

sound)

●

Make sure to set the Automatic

Braking to OFF when towing the

vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle may

move and it may cause an accident.

●

The system is not designed to

detect people (including children),

animals or other moving objects.

Depending on the vehicle condition

or the surrounding environment, the

sonar sensor’s ability to detect

objects may become unstable.

Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system overview

“Object Close Behind”

A

The Reverse Automatic Braking

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

When the vehicle is stopped by

the system (in this case, the con-

tinuous beep will remain sound-

ing)

EyeSight warning light

RAB warning light

A

C

“Apply Brake To Hold Position”

RAB OFF indicator

Sonar Audible Alarm

A



WARNING

 The Sonar Audible Alarm is set

If your vehicle is trapped on a railroad

crossing and you are trying to escape

by reversing through the crossing

gate, the system may recognize the

crossing gate as an obstacle and

brake may activate. In this case,

remain calm and either continue to

depress the accelerator pedal or can-

cel the system. (P.241)

to “ON”.

 The vehicle speed is from 0 to 15

km/h (0 to 9 mph).



Automatic Braking

 The Automatic Braking is set to

“ON”.

 The vehicle speed is from 1.5 to

Operating conditions

15 km/h (1 to 9 mph).

The Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system will operate when all

of the following conditions are met.

●

In the following cases, the Reverse

Automatic Braking (RAB) system will

not operate. Promptly contact any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer to have the system inspected.

 The engine switch is in ON.

 The EyeSight warning light is off.

 The RAB warning light is off.

 The RAB OFF indicator is off.

 The shift lever is in the R.

ꢀ The EyeSight warning light is illumi-

nated.

ꢀ The RAB warning light is illuminated.

●

In the following cases, the Reverse

Automatic Braking (RAB) system can-

not be operated.

ꢀ The RAB OFF indicator is illuminated.

●

In the following cases, the functions

may not be able to properly work.

Promptly contact any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer to

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have the system inspected.

ꢀ A sticker, paint, or a chemical is

applied to the sonar sensors or the

rear bumper near the sonar sensor.

ꢀ The rear bumper is modified.

ꢀ The rear bumper has been removed

and attached.

ꢀ The ground clearance is changed due

to the vehicle’s loading condition or

modification.

ꢀ Objects whose surface has a diagonal

angle.

ꢀ Objects that are low to the ground

such as parking blocks.

ꢀ Objects that are high above the

ground such as objects hanging from

above.

ꢀ Objects that are out of range of the

center of the vehicle in the horizontal

direction.

ꢀ There is damage to the sonar sensors

or the rear bumper near the sonar

sensor.

ꢀ The rear bumper is exposed to strong

impact, or the rear bumper is

deformed.

ꢀ Objects that are not in a vertical direc-

tion.

ꢀ Objects which are not perpendicular

to the ground.

ꢀ Objects which are not directly in the

traveling direction of the vehicle.

ꢀ Objects which are uneven or wavy.

●

On a steep hill, the system’s auto-

matic braking ability will be reduced.

●

When reversing the vehicle, the func-

tions may not be able to work properly

or may cause a system malfunction if

the following conditions exist.

●

The system is designed to avoid colli-

sions by automatic hard braking when

the vehicle’s reversing speed is less

than approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

However, the system does not guar-

antee that the vehicle will be able to

avoid collisions in any situation.

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High frequency sound from other

sources are nearby:

ꢀ Horn sound from another vehicle.

ꢀ Engine sound from other vehicles.

ꢀ Sound of an air brake.

ꢀ Vehicle detection equipment or a

sonar from another vehicle.

ꢀ A sound wave with a frequency similar

to the vehicle’s system is transmitted

near by.

ꢀ A vehicle equipped with the same sys-

tem is reversing toward your reversing

direction.

●

If the vehicle is reversed at an

extremely slow speed, the driver’s

operation may be prioritized. In this

case, automatic braking will not oper-

ate.

The system may not be able to detect

and apply the brake with the following

objects.

ꢀ Sharp or thin objects such as poles,

fences and ropes which may not

reflect the sound wave emitted from

the sonar sensor.

ꢀ Objects that are too close to the rear

bumper when the shift lever is set to

R.

ꢀ Objects with a surface which may not

reflect the sound wave emitted from

the sonar sensor such as a chain link

fence.

●

Weather conditions:

ꢀ Extremely high or extremely low tem-

peratures in which the area near the

sonar sensor becomes too hot or too

cold to operate.

ꢀ The sonar sensors or the rear bumper

near the sonar sensors are exposed

to heavy rain or a significant amount

of water.

ꢀ Fog, snow or sandstorm, etc.

ꢀ Air is moving rapidly such as when a

strong wind is blowing.

●

Objects the system is not designed to

detect and apply brake.

●

Parts attached to the rear bumper

near the sonar sensor:

ꢀ Pedestrians.

ꢀ Moving objects including moving vehi-

cles.

ꢀ Objects which absorbs sound waves

such as cloth or snow.

ꢀ Commercial electronic parts (fog light,

fender pole, radio antenna) or com-

mercial attachment parts (trailer hitch,

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bicycle carrier, bumper guard) are

attached.

ꢀ Reversing in a garage with a low ceil-

ing or a tunnel.

ꢀ Parts that emit high frequency sound,

such as a horn or speaker, are

attached.

ꢀ A curb or step is present in the revers-

ing direction.

●

Vehicle conditions:

ꢀ Ice, snow or mud is adhered to the

sonar sensors or the rear bumper

near the sonar sensor.

ꢀ The vehicle is significantly inclined.

ꢀ The ground clearance is significantly

reduced due to the vehicle’s loading

condition, etc.

ꢀ When the sonar sensor is misaligned

due to a collision or an accident.

●

Surrounding environment:

ꢀ A cloth banner, flag, hanging branch

or railroad crossing bars are present

in the reversing direction.

ꢀ When reversing on a gravel or grassy

area.

ꢀ When reversing in an area where

objects or walls are adjacent to the

vehicle such as narrow tunnels, nar-

row bridges, narrow roads or narrow

garages.

ꢀ Wheel track or hole is present in the

ground of the reversing direction.

ꢀ When reversing over a drainage cover

(grating cover).

ꢀ There is a patch of snow rearward.

ꢀ There is a puddle of water.

ꢀ There is an obstacle that is next to an

object.

ꢀ Going back along a wall.

ꢀ The area where the road starts touch-

ing dirt and snow.

ꢀ The path of the reversing direction is

inclined such as on a steep uphill.

ꢀ When reversing on an uneven road.

●

In circumstances such as the follow-

ing, it may not be possible to avoid a

collision even when the system oper-

ates normally.

ꢀ Roads are slippery.

ꢀ The tire air pressure is not correct.

ꢀ The tires have become worn.

ꢀ Tire chains are installed.

ꢀ Tires which are not the designated

size are installed.

ꢀ Emergency repairs were performed

using a puncture repair kit.

ꢀ The suspension was modified.

ꢀ Vehicle driving is unstable due to acci-

dent or malfunction.

ꢀ When reversing downhill.

ꢀ The brake system warning light is illu-

minated.

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Sonar Audible Alarm

When Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system is in operation, an audible

warning beeps will sound in 3 levels to warn the driver of a potential colli-

sion.

It may take time to display the wall and sound warning beeps after the object was

recognized by the Sonar Audible Alarm.

Range of detected

Alert level

Distance indicator

Green

Alarm pattern

object^*

Long proximity

(object detected)

90cm (35 in) or

more

No warning sound

Medium proximity

alert(approaching

the object)

70 to 90cm (28 to

35 in)

Yellow

Short beeps

4

Short proximity alert

(approaching closer

to the object)

50 to 70cm (20 to

28 in)

Orange

Rapid short beeps

Continuous beep

Closest proximity

alert (too close to

the object)

50cm (20 in) or less Red

^*: Range of detection may vary depending on the environmental condition.

■

Obstacle detected and alert

level



Long proximity alert (object

detected)

When an object is detected in the

reversing direction, the range of

detected object will be shown on

the multimedia system screen.

A warning alarm will sound and,

depending on the speed, either

torque control to generate engine

braking or automatic braking will be

applied.

Green: 90cm (35 in) or more

A

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

Medium proximity alert

(approaching the object)

Automatic Braking opera-

tion

■

Object close behind warning

If the system determine the risk of

collision with the object. Short

warning beeps or continuous warn-

ing beeps will sound and either

strong automatic braking or torque

control will be applied to prevent

collision.

Yellow: 70 to 90cm (28 to 35 in)

A

At this time, a warning message is

also displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.



Short proximity alert (approach-

ing closer to the object)



Automatic braking warning

Orange: 50 to 70cm (20 to 28 in)

A



Closest proximity alert (too close

to the object)

“Object Close Behind”

A

Make sure to depress the brake

pedal once the vehicle has been

stopped by automatic braking. Until

the brake pedal is depressed, a

message will be displayed on the

multimedia system screen and the

continuous beep will remain sound-

ing.

At this time, a warning message is

also displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Red: 50cm (20 in) or less

A

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

Depress brake pedal warning

●

The Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system will be disabled in the

following situations.

“Apply Brake To Hold Position”

A

ꢀ When 3 seconds pass after the vehi-

cle is stopped

The Sonar Audible Alarm and Automatic

Braking are different in operation condi-

tions. Therefore there are cases in

which only one of these functions will

activate.

ꢀ When any door is opened

ꢀ When the RAB warning light is illumi-

nated

ꢀ When the RAB OFF indicator is illumi-

nated

4

WARNING

●

The Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system may stop operating

temporarily in the following cases and

the RAB OFF indicator will illuminate.

ꢀ Ice, snow or mud is adhered to the

sonar sensors or the rear bumper

near the sonar sensor

ꢀ Objects are too close to the rear

bumper when the shift lever is set to R

ꢀ The system detects sounds of a simi-

lar frequency to the RAB sonar

ꢀ When the TRC and VSC mode are

turned off

Depress the brake pedal immediately

after the system stops the vehicle by

automatic braking. Depending on the

conditions of the road surface and

tires, the vehicle may not remain

stopped, possibly leading to an acci-

dent.

■

After the vehicle is stopped by

the system

After the brake pedal is depressed,

the RAB OFF indicator will illumi-

nate and the system will temporar-

ily stop operating. The RAB OFF

indicator will turn off when the shift

lever is shifted to a position other

than R.

ꢀ When in TRACK mode and the

Pre-Collision Braking System has

been turned off

Canceling the Reverse Auto-

matic Braking (RAB) sys-

tem operation

The system will operate again the

next time the shift lever is shifted to

R.

The Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system can be temporarily

canceled by any of the following

operation.

 While the vehicle is stopped by

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the operation of automatic brak-

ing, the brake pedal is

depressed.

 While the vehicle is stopped by

the operation of automatic brak-

ing, the accelerator pedal is

depressed.

 The accelerator pedal is

depressed continuously (In this

case, limited acceleration will be

canceled and the vehicle will

continue reversing.)

ON setting key of Automatic

Braking

A

OFF setting key of Automatic

Braking

 The shift lever is shifted to a

ON setting key of the Sonar

Audible Alarm

C

D

position other than R.

The system will be canceled if the object

is no longer detected.

OFF setting key of the Sonar

Audible Alarm

When the Automatic Braking are

turned OFF, the following indica-

tor(s) will illuminate.

Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system ON/OFF set-

ting

The RAB OFF indicator will turn off

when the corresponding function is

turned ON.

While the shift lever is shifted to R,

the below functions of the Reverse

Automatic Braking (RAB) system

can be set by operating the multi-

media system screen.

When the ON setting key is shown, the

corresponding setting is ON. Touch and

hold the ON setting key to turn the set-

ting OFF.

When the OFF setting is shown, the

corresponding setting is OFF. Touch

and hold the OFF setting key to turn the

setting ON.

When the settings cannot be changed,

the ON/OFF setting key will be grayed

out.

Also, the following settings can be

changed by operating the multimedia

system screen. (P.377)

●

Warning Volume

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●

Sonar Audible Alarm

Automatic Braking

sonar sensors.

 Do not apply high pressure water

to the sonar sensors with a high

pressure car-washing machine.

RAB warning light

 Do not apply strong impacts to

the rear bumper near the sonar

sensors. If a sensor becomes

misaligned, a system malfunc-

tion may occur, including inability

to detect objects in the reversing

direction. If any strong impact is

applied to the rear bumper, con-

tact any authorized Toyota

If the Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system malfunctions, the

above indicator illuminates on the

meter. Contact the nearest any

authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer for details.

retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer

to have the system inspected.

4

 Do not disassemble the sonar

sensors.

If the sonar sensors require repair or

replacement, or if the area of the rear

bumper near the sonar sensors requires

repair, paintwork or replacement, con-

tact any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any relia-

ble repairer for assistance.

Handling of the Sonar Sen-

sors

The 4 sonar sensors are located in

the rear bumper. To ensure the

proper operation of the Reverse

Automatic Braking (RAB) system,

observe the following precautions.

 Do not affix any stickers or other

items on the sonar sensor or the

bumper surface near the sonar

sensors.

 Always keep the sonar sensor

and the rear bumper surface

near the sonar sensors clean.

 Do not modify rear bumper.

 Do not paint the bumper near the

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may flicker. However, this is not a mal-

function.

Rear view camera

●

The image of the rear view camera

may be slightly different from the

actual color of the objects.

A rear view camera is attached

to the trunk lid. When the

engine switch is in ON and the

shift lever is set to R, the rear

view camera automatically dis-

plays the rear view image

If there is a malfunction on the multi-

media system screen, refer to “Multi-

media owner’s manual”.

WARNING

behind the vehicle on the mul-

timedia system screen.

●

Since the rear view camera uses a

wide-angle lens, the image on the

monitor is different from the actual

view in terms of distance.

●

Since the range of the image on the

monitor is limited, always check the

rear view and the surrounding area

with your eyes and mirrors, and

move backward at a slow speed.

Moving backward only by checking

the rear view image from the cam-

era could cause an accident.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the

camera, switch or wiring. If smoke

comes out or you smell a strange

odor, stop using the rear view cam-

era immediately.

●

Do not wipe the camera with alcohol,

benzine or paint thinner.

Otherwise, discoloration may occur.

To remove contamination, wipe the

camera with a cloth moistened with a

diluted neutral detergent. Then wipe it

with a soft, dry cloth.

Contact any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer for

an inspection. Continued use may

result in accident, fire or electric

shock.

●

When waxing the vehicle, be careful

not to apply the wax to the camera. If

it comes in contact with the camera,

moisten a clean cloth with a diluted

neutral detergent to remove the wax.

NOTICE

●

When washing your vehicle with a

high-pressure washer, do not allow

water to touch the camera directly.

Entry of water in the camera lens

may result in condensation, mal-

function, fire or electric shock.

The camera lens has a hard coating to

help prevent scratches. However,

when washing the vehicle or cleaning

the camera lens, be careful not to

scratch the camera lens. Do not use a

washing brush directly on the camera

lens. The image quality of the rear

view camera may deteriorate.

●

Since the camera is a precision

device, do not subject it to strong

impacts. Otherwise, malfunction,

fire or electric shock may occur.

●

Strong light shined on the camera lens

may develop vertical lines around the

light source. This is not a malfunction.

Under the fluorescent light, the display

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are met, the rear view image will be

canceled:

NOTICE

ꢀ The shift lever is shifted to P (vehicles

with an automatic transmission)

ꢀ The vehicle speed becomes approxi-

mately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more

ꢀ The parking brake is engaged

ꢀ 9 seconds have elapsed since the

shift lever was shifted from R to

another position

●

If mud or snow sticks to or is frozen

on the camera, you must be very

careful when removing it.

Otherwise, damage to the camera

may cause a fire or electric shock.

Pour water or lukewarm water over

the camera to remove mud and ice,

and wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

To turn the function on and off, refer to

“Multimedia owner’s manual”.

●

Do not put a flame close to the

camera or wiring. Otherwise, dam-

age or fire may occur.

●

It may be difficult to see the image of

the rear view camera in the following

cases. This is not a malfunction of the

camera.

When replacing the fuse, be sure to

use a fuse with the specified rating.

Use of a fuse with a different rating

may result in a malfunction.

ꢀ The vehicle is in a dark place (at night,

in a tunnel, etc.).

ꢀ The vehicle is in an extremely hot or

cold place.

ꢀ An object (such as raindrops, snow,

dirt, etc.) that disturbs the view of the

rear view camera sticks to the lens of

the camera.

●

If you use the rear view camera for

a long time while the engine is not

operated, the battery may become

completely discharged.

4

ꢀ Strong light is shining directly on the

camera lens (occasionally, there are

vertical lines on the screen).

How to use the rear view

camera

When the shift lever is set to R, the

rear view camera automatically dis-

plays the rear view image from the

vehicle. When the lever is set to

other positions, the image before

setting to R is displayed.

Viewing range on the screen

The area from the rear end of the

bumper can be viewed. Areas at

both ends of the bumper and areas

just under the bumper cannot be

viewed.

1 Set the engine switch to ON.

2 Set the shift lever to R.

Also, the image from the rear view

camera looks shorter than the

actual distance.

●

The image of the rear view camera is

horizontally reversed as is the case

with the vehicle inside mirror or the

outside mirror.

●

When “Rear Camera Delay Control” is

on, the rear view image from the rear

view camera will be displayed on the

multimedia system screen for a cer-

tain amount of time after the shift lever

is shifted from R to another position.

When any of the following conditions

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246



Image from camera

WARNING

The range that can be viewed with the

rear view camera is limited. Always

be sure to check with your eyes when

moving backward and proceed slowly.

Otherwise, it may cause an accident

or injury.



Image from camera

Help lines

The help lines are a guide to help

you realize the actual distance from

the screen image.



Help lines

The area above the camera cannot

be viewed. If there is an object that

has a wide projection on its upper

part such as a sign pole behind the

vehicle, the projection cannot be

seen on the screen.



Range of view

Vehicle width line (oblique verti-

cal line)

A

Approx. 3 m (10 ft) from the

bumper (green horizontal line)

Approx. 2 m (6 ft) from the

C

bumper (green horizontal line)

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■

Difference between screen

image and actual road

Approx. 1 m (3 ft) from the

bumper (yellow horizontal line)

D

The distance markers show the dis-

tance for a level road when the

vehicle is not loaded. It may be dif-

ferent from the actual distance

depending on the loading condi-

tions or road conditions.

Approx. 0.5 m (1.5 ft) from the

bumper (red horizontal line)

Vehicle centerline

Dynamic guidelines

When the shift lever is set to R, the

multimedia system screen the help

lines together with the rear view

image.



When there is an upward slope

at the back

If you shift to the R range within several

seconds after turning on the engine

switch, the warning message may not

be displayed. Wait for several seconds

after turning on the engine switch before

shifting to the R range. Then, the warn-

ing message will be displayed.

4

WARNING

1 m (3 ft)

A

●

When moving backward, always

check the back with your eyes with-

out relying on the help lines.

Otherwise, it may cause an acci-

dent or injury.

The distance on the screen looks

farther than the actual distance.



When there is a downward slope

at the back

●

The actual position may be different

from the indication of the help lines.

Differences may occur due to the

number of passengers or the

loaded cargo.

●

When the vehicle is on a slope or

inclined against the road, the indi-

cation is different from the actual

position.

When “Steering Angle Lines” is off, the

dynamic guidelines will be disappear on

the multimedia system screen. To turn

the dynamic guidelines on and off, refer

to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.

1 m (3 ft)

A

The distance on the screen looks

nearer than the actual distance.

When cargo is loaded, the rear view dis-

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tance on the screen looks farther than

the actual distance as in an upward

slope.

Conventional Cruise

Control (vehicles with-

out the EyeSight)

■

Feature of distance marker

Conventional Cruise Control is

a driving support system

intended to allow more com-

fortable driving on express-

ways, freeways and interstate

highways. It can be used to

travel at a constant speed by

maintaining the vehicle speed

set by the driver. Please

1 m (3 ft) line

3 m (10 ft) line

A

remember that you should not

exceed posted speed limits.

The distance marker shows the dis-

tance on the road. If there is a car

or another object close behind, dis-

tance cannot be correctly dis-

played.

●

Conventional Cruise Control enables

you to maintain a constant vehicle

speed without holding your foot on the

accelerator pedal and it is operative

when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20

mph) or more.

●

Make sure the Conventional Cruise

Control system is turned off when the

Conventional Cruise Control is not in

use to avoid unintentionally setting of

the Conventional Cruise Control.

●

When the GPF system warning light is

flashing or illuminated, Conventional

Cruise Control cannot be used.

When the low fuel level warning light

is illuminated, Conventional Cruise

Control may not be available for use.

WARNING

●

Do not use the Conventional Cruise

Control under any of the following

conditions. These may cause loss

of vehicle control.

ꢀ In heavy traffic

ꢀ On roads with sharp bends

ꢀ On winding roads

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2 Depress the accelerator pedal

until the vehicle reaches the

desired speed.

WARNING

ꢀ On slippery roads, such as those

covered with rain, ice or snow

3 When the vehicle reaches the

desired speed, push the cruise

control switch to the “+ RES”

side or the “- SET” side. The

vehicle speed at the time when

the switch is pushed will

ꢀ On steep hills

ꢀ Vehicle speed may exceed the set

speed when driving down a steep

hill.

ꢀ During emergency towing

●

When using the Conventional

Cruise Control, always set the

speed appropriately according to

the speed limit, traffic flow, road

conditions, and other conditions.

become the set vehicle speed,

and constant speed driving will

initiate.

To set Conventional Cruise

Control

4

1 After the engine has started,

press the “ON-OFF” switch of

the cruise control switch.

The Conventional Cruise Control indi-

cator (white) on the meter will illumi-

nate.

At this time, the Conventional Cruise

Control indicator (green) is illuminated

in the meter. The set speed will be

shown on the meter. You can change

the displayed units by operating the

meter display. (P.377)

The vehicle will maintain the desired

speed.

Vehicle speed can be temporarily

increased while driving with the Con-

ventional Cruise Control activated. Sim-

ply depress the accelerator pedal to

accelerate the vehicle. When the accel-

erator pedal is released, the vehicle will

return to and maintain the previous

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cruising speed.

ily canceled and with vehicle speed

of approximately 30 km/h (20 mph)

or more, push the lever up to return

to the original cruising speed auto-

matically.

At this time, the Conventional Cruise

Control indicator in the meter will

change from white to green.

When setting the displayed unit

as “MPH”

A

When setting the displayed unit

as “km/h”

To temporarily cancel the

Conventional Cruise Control

To turn off the Conventional

Cruise Control

The Conventional Cruise Control

can be temporarily canceled in the

following ways.

There are two ways to turn off the

Conventional Cruise Control:

When the Conventional Cruise Control

is cancelled, the Conventional Cruise

Control indicator in the meter will

change from green to white.

 Press the “ON-OFF” switch of

the cruise control switch again.

 Turn the engine switch to the

ACC or OFF (but only when the

vehicle is completely stopped).

 Pulling the cruise control switch.

 Depress the brake pedal.

 Depress the clutch pedal.

To change the cruising

speed

■

To increase the speed (by the

cruise control switch)

Push the cruise control switch to

the “+RES” side and hold it until the

vehicle reaches the desired speed.

Then, release the switch. The vehi-

cle speed at that moment will be

To resume the Conventional Cruise

Control after it has been temporar-

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memorized and treated as the new

set speed.

the “-SET” side and hold it until the

vehicle reaches the desired speed.

Then, release the switch. The vehi-

cle speed at that moment will be

memorized and treated as the new

set speed.



When setting the displayed unit

as “MPH”:

The set speed can be increased 1

mph (1.6 km/h) each time by push-

ing the cruise control switch to the

“+RES” side.



When setting the displayed unit

as “MPH”:

The set speed can be decreased 1

mph (1.6 km/h) each time by push-

ing the cruise control switch to the

“-SET” side.



When setting the displayed unit

as “km/h”:

The set speed can be increased 1

km/h (0.6 mph) each time by push-

ing the cruise control switch to the

“+RES” side.



When setting the displayed unit

as “km/h”:

The set speed can be decreased 1

km/h (0.6 mph) each time by push-

ing the cruise control switch to the

“-SET” side.

4

■

To increase the speed (by

accelerator pedal)

1 Depress the accelerator pedal

to accelerate the vehicle to the

desired speed.

■

To decrease the speed (by

brake pedal)

2 Push the cruise control switch to

the “-SET” side once. Now the

desired speed is set and the

vehicle will keep running at that

speed without depressing the

accelerator pedal.

1 Depress the brake pedal to

release Conventional Cruise

Control temporarily.

2 When the speed decreases to

the desired speed, push the

cruise control switch to the

“-SET” side once. Now the

desired speed is set and the

vehicle will keep running at that

■

To decrease the speed (by the

cruise control switch)

Push the cruise control switch to

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speed without depressing the

accelerator pedal.

Driving mode select

switch^*

^*: If equipped

The driving modes can be

selected to suit driving condi-

tion.

Selecting a drive mode

Press the sport mode switch or snow

mode switch to change between normal

mode and sport mode or snow mode

respectively.

To cancel sport mode or snow mode,

press the same switch again.

1 Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel

economy, quietness, and dynamic per-

formance. Suitable for normal driving.

2 Sport mode

Use sport mode for sporty driving or

when driving in mountainous regions

with lots of curves.

The “SPORT” indicator comes on.

Also, if the mode is changed to sport

mode while driving with the shift lever in

the D position, the selected gear, from

“D1” to “D6”, will be displayed on the

meter.

3 Snow mode

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Use snow mode for accelerating and

driving on slippery road surfaces such

as snow.

Hill-start assist control

Hill-start assist control helps to

maintain braking force to

assist starting off forward

while facing uphill or starting

off backward while facing

downhill.

The snow mode indicator comes on.

■

●

Sport mode

In sport mode, lower gears are used

and gears change at a higher engine

speed.

●

In the following situations, it may not

be possible to change to sport mode.

When the mode cannot be changed to

sport mode, a buzzer will sound and a

message will be displayed on the

multi-information display.

Hill-start assist control ON

indicator

When the engine switch is turned to

ON, the hill-start assist control ON

indicator will illuminate.

ꢀ When the Adaptive Cruise Control or

Conventional Cruise Control is operat-

ing

ꢀ When the engine is cold

4

When the hill-start assist control

operates, the indicator will flash.

■

Snow mode

To prevent slipping, 1st gear cannot be

selected when in snow mode.

■

Automatic deactivation of sport

mode and snow mode

In the following situations, the driving

mode is automatically deactivated:

●

When the engine is turned off after

driving in sport mode or snow mode.

●

When the Adaptive Cruise Control or

Conventional Cruise Control is acti-

vated while driving in sport mode.

●

When in sport mode and stop-

ping/starting off is automatically per-

formed in second gear. (P.144)

Disabling hill-start assist

control

1 Park your vehicle in a flat, safe

location.

Make sure that the parking brake is

securely engaged.

2 Stop the engine by turning the

engine switch off.

3 Start the engine and check that

the ABS warning light and slip

indicator are off.

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inoperable. In this case, the VSC will

operate in normal mode. (P.257) If

the engine switch is turned off and

then the engine is started again, oper-

4 Press and hold the

switch

for approximately 30 seconds.

Check that the TRC OFF and VSC OFF

indicators illuminate and then turn off.

ation of the

possible.

switch will become

■

Operating conditions of hill-start

assist control

When the following conditions are met,

the hill-start assist control will operate:

●

Vehicles with an automatic transmis-

sion: The shift lever is in D or M (when

starting off forward on while facing

uphill) or in R (when starting off back-

ward while facing downhill).

●

Vehicles with a manual transmission:

The shift lever is in a position other

than R (when starting off forward while

facing uphill) or in R (when starting off

backward while facing downhill).

5 Within 5 seconds after the indi-

cator lights turn off, release the

switch. Then, press the

switch again within 2 seconds of

releasing it.

●

The vehicle is stopped.

The accelerator pedal is not

depressed.

The hill-start assist control ON indicator

will turn off and then illuminate.

●

■

The parking brake is not engaged.

6 Turn the engine switch off.

Hill-start assist control will not

operate when

7 Start the engine again and

check that the hill-start assist

control ON indicator turns off.

Hill-start assist control will not operate

when any of the following conditions are

met:

●

Vehicles with an automatic transmis-

sion: The shift lever is in a position

other than D or M (when facing uphill)

or in a position other than R (when

facing downhill).

Hill-start assist control will be disabled.

To enable hill-start assist control,

perform steps 1 through 7 again.

●

Vehicles with a manual transmission:

The shift lever is in R (when facing

uphill) or in a position other than R

(when facing downhill).

■

●

When enabling the hill-start assist

control

If the hill-start assist control ON indi-

cator does not turn off or a mistake

was made during the procedure, turn

the engine switch off and start the pro-

cedure from step 4 again.

Vehicles with an automatic transmis-

sion: The accelerator pedal is

depressed.

●

The parking brake is applied.

●

If the

switch is pressed and held

Vehicles with a manual transmission:

The clutch is engaged.

for 30 seconds or more, the TRC OFF

indicator and VSC OFF indicator will

turn off and the switch will become

●

Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the brake pedal was

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released.

Exhaust Gas Filter sys-

tem^*

●

The hill-start assist control ON indica-

tor is not illuminated.

The engine switch is turned to ACC or

OFF.

^*: If equipped

The Exhaust Gas Filter system

is designed to collect particu-

late matter in the exhaust

gases using an exhaust gas fil-

ter installed to the exhaust

pipes.

■

●

Notes for hill-start assist control

A slight jolt may be felt when starting

off backward with the shift lever in R

and then moving forward.

●

If the braking power of hill-start assist

control is insufficient, depress the

brake pedal.

●

■

While the vehicle is stopped, make

sure to depress the brake pedal.

NOTICE

The system may be malfunctioning

when

■

To prevent the Exhaust Gas Filter

system from failing

In the following situations, the system

may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-

fied and equipped professional.

●

Do not use fuel other than the spec-

ified type

4

Do not modify the exhaust pipe

●

The slip indicator is illuminated.

The hill-start assist control ON indica-

tor turns off and a buzzer sounds.

WARNING

■

Hill-start assist control precau-

tions

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist

control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep

inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start

assist control is not intended to hold

the vehicle stationary for an

extended period of time. Do not

attempt to use hill-start assist con-

trol to hold the vehicle on an incline,

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

●

Do not stop the engine while

hill-start assist control is operating,

as hill-start assist control will stop

operating, possibly leading to an

accident.

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■

Hill-start assist control

Driving assist systems

P.253

To help enhance driving safety

and performance, the following

systems operate automatically

in response to various driving

situations. Be aware, however,

that these systems are supple-

mentary and should not be

relied upon too heavily when

operating the vehicle.

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EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to

reduce the amount of effort needed

to turn the steering wheel

■

Emergency brake signal

When the brakes are applied sud-

denly, the emergency flashers auto-

matically flash to alert the vehicle

behind.

Summary of the driving

assist systems

■

When the TRC/VSC systems are

operating

The slip indicator will flash while the

TRC (Including brake LSD func-

tion)/VSC systems are operating.

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when

the brakes are applied suddenly, or

if the brakes are applied while driv-

ing on a slippery road surface

■

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of

braking force after the brake pedal

is depressed when the system

detects a panic stop situation

■

Disabling the TRC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or

snow, the TRC system may reduce

power from the engine to the wheels.

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding

when swerving suddenly or turning

on slippery road surfaces

Pressing

switch to turn the system

off may make it easier for you to rock the

vehicle in order to free it.

In this case, the brake LSD function

remains on.

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TRC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and

prevent the drive wheels from spin-

ning when starting the vehicle or

accelerating on slippery roads

To turn the TRC system off, quickly

press and release

switch.

The TRC OFF indicator will come on.

Press

switch again to turn the sys-

The TRC system is also equipped

with the brake LSD function.

tem back on.

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“TRACK” mode, press

the “TRACK” switch.

switch or

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“TRACK” mode

Your vehicle is equipped with two types

of control modes to accommodate vari-

ous driving preferences. The control

modes can be selected with the

“TRACK” switch. Normal mode allows

secure and smooth normal driving.

When the switch is pressed and held for

1 second or more, “TRACK” mode is

activated. When “TRACK” mode is

selected, the control characteristics of

VSC, TRC, etc. will be changed and

sportier than normal driving will be pos-

sible.

■

Turning off both TRC and VSC sys-

tem

To turn the TRC and VSC systems off,

press and hold switch for more

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is

stopped.

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The TRC OFF indicator and the VSC

OFF indicator will come on.

However, on vehicles with an automatic

transmission, the brake LSD function

will remain on.

When “TRACK” mode is selected, the

multi-information display will change to

the “TRACK” mode display and the

“TRACK” indicator and VSC OFF indica-

tor will illuminate.

Press

switch again to turn the sys-

To change back to normal mode while in

tems back on.

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Selecting TRC mode and VSC mode

Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:

Driving condi-

tions

Brake LSD

function

TRC modes

VSC modes

Indicators

Normal roads Normal mode Normal mode Normal mode



Rough roads

OFF

Normal mode Normal mode

“TRACK” mode “TRACK” mode “TRACK” mode

Sport driving

“TRACK”

mode^*1

OFF

OFF^*2

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^*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

^*2: Vehicles with a manual transmission

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Sounds and vibrations caused by

the ABS, brake assist, TRC and

VSC systems

overheating when there is frequent

steering input over an extended period

of time. The steering wheel may feel

heavy as a result. Should this occur,

refrain from excessive steering input or

stop the vehicle and turn the engine off.

The EPS system should return to nor-

mal after a little while.

A sound may be heard from the

engine compartment when the brake

pedal is depressed repeatedly, when

the engine is started or just after the

vehicle begins to move. This sound

does not indicate that a malfunction

has occurred in any of these systems.

■

Automatic deactivation of

“TRACK” mode

●

Any of the following conditions may

occur when the above systems are

operating. None of these indicates

that a malfunction has occurred.

When the engine switch is turned off

after driving in “TRACK” mode, the

mode is automatically deactivated.

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Operating conditions of emergency

brake signal

ꢀ Vibrations may be felt through the

vehicle body and steering.

ꢀ A motor sound may be heard after the

vehicle comes to a stop.

When the following three conditions are

met, the emergency brake signal will

operate:

ꢀ The brake pedal may pulsate slightly

after the ABS is activated.

ꢀ The brake pedal may move down

slightly after the ABS is activated.

●

The emergency flashers are off.

Actual vehicle speed is over 60 km/h

(38 mph).

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EPS operation sound

●

■

The brake pedal is depressed in a

manner that cause the system to

judge from the vehicle deceleration

that this is a sudden braking opera-

tion.

When the steering wheel is operated, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may be

heard. This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

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Automatic reactivation of TRC and

VSC systems

Automatic system cancelation of

emergency brake signal

After turning the TRC and VSC systems

off, the systems will be automatically

reactivated in the following situations:

The emergency brake signal will turn off

in any of the following situations:

●

The emergency flashers are turned

on.

●

When the engine switch is turned off.

If only the TRC system is turned off,

the TRC will turn on when vehicle

speed is more than approximately 50

km/h (31 mph).

●

The brake pedal is released.

The system judges from the vehicle

deceleration that is not a sudden brak-

ing operation.

If both the TRC and VSC systems are

turned off, automatic reactivation will

not occur when vehicle speed

increases.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(P.377)

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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS

system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is

reduced to prevent the system from

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■

When the TRC/VSC systems are

turned off

WARNING

■

●

The ABS does not operate effec-

tively when

Be especially careful and drive at a

speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to

help ensure vehicle stability and driv-

ing force, do not turn the TRC/VSC

systems off unless necessary.

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded (such

as excessively worn tires on a snow

covered road).

●

■

The vehicle hydroplanes while driv-

ing at high speed on wet or slick

roads.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the

specified size, brand, tread pattern

and total load capacity. In addition,

make sure that the tires are inflated to

the recommended tire inflation pres-

sure level.

Stopping distance when the ABS

is operating may exceed that of

normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten

the vehicle’s stopping distance.

Always maintain a safe distance from

the vehicle in front of you, especially

in the following situations:

The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will

not function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact any authorized Toyota retailer

or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer for further information

when replacing tires or wheels.

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●

When driving on dirt, gravel or

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

■

Handling of tires and the suspen-

sion

When driving over bumps in the

road

Using tires with any kind of problem

or modifying the suspension will affect

the driving assist systems, and may

cause a system to malfunction.

●

■

When driving over roads with pot-

holes or uneven surfaces

TRC may not operate effectively

when

Directional control and power may not

be achievable while driving on slip-

pery road surfaces, even if the TRC

system is operating. Do not drive the

vehicle in conditions where stability

and power may be lost.

■

When the VSC and/or brake LSD

function is activated

The slip indicator flashes. Always

drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular

care when the indicator flashes.

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