Driving for Your Toyota Auris 4 Door Second Generation (2013-2018)

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Driving  
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4-1. Before driving  
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense  
Driving the vehicle .............186  
Cargo and luggage............198  
Trailer towing.....................199  
4-2. Driving procedures  
Toyota Safety Sense .........250  
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety  
system)............................255  
LDA  
(Lane Departure Alert).....268  
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without  
a smart entry & start  
Automatic High Beam........273  
RSA (Road Sign Assist).....277  
system)............................209  
4-6. Using the driving  
support systems  
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with a smart  
entry & start system)........213  
Stop & Start system  
(Smart Stop) ....................283  
Multidrive ...........................223  
Manual transmission..........228  
Turn signal lever................231  
Parking brake ....................232  
Cruise control.....................296  
Speed limiter......................301  
Toyota parking  
assist-sensor ...................305  
Simple-IPA  
(Simple-Intelligent  
Parking Assist).................312  
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers  
Headlight switch ................233  
Fog light switch..................239  
Diesel particulate filter  
system .............................327  
Windshield wipers  
and washer......................241  
Driving assist systems .......329  
4-7. Driving tips  
Rear window wiper  
and washer......................245  
Winter driving tips ..............335  
4-4. Refueling  
Opening the fuel tank  
cap...................................247  
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4-1. Before driving  
Driving the vehicle  
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe  
driving:  
Starting the engine  
→P. 209, 213  
Driving  
X Multidrive  
1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 223)  
2
Release the parking brake. (→P. 232)  
3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-  
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.  
X Manual transmission  
1
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.  
(→P. 228)  
2
Release the parking brake. (→P. 232)  
3
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently  
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.  
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Stopping  
X Multidrive  
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.  
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is enabled,  
depressing the brake pedal will stop the engine.  
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.  
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift  
lever to P or N. (→P. 223)  
X Manual transmission  
1
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.  
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.  
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift  
lever to N. (→P. 228)  
Vehicles with a Stop & Start system: If the Stop & Start system is enabled,  
shifting the shift lever to N and releasing the clutch pedal will stop the  
engine. (→P. 228)  
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Parking the vehicle  
X Multidrive  
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.  
2
Set the parking brake. (→P. 232)  
3
Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 223)  
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.  
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Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine  
switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.  
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Press the engine switch  
to stop the engine.  
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Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.  
X Manual transmission  
1
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.  
2
Set the parking brake. (→P. 232)  
3
Shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 228)  
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the wheels as  
needed.  
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Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine  
switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.  
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Press the engine switch  
to stop the engine.  
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Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.  
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Starting off on a steep uphill  
X Multidrive  
1
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.  
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.  
2
3
Release the parking brake.  
X Manual transmission  
1
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully  
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.  
2
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually  
releasing the clutch pedal.  
3
Release the parking brake.  
■When starting off on an uphill  
The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 329)  
■Driving in the rain  
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●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-  
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.  
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-  
cially slippery.  
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,  
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-  
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.  
■Engine speed while driving (vehicles with a Multidrive)  
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.  
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to  
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.  
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill  
●When the accelerator pedal is released  
●When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected  
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■Breaking in your new Toyota  
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-  
mended:  
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):  
Avoid sudden stops.  
●For the first 800 km (500 miles):  
Do not tow a trailer.  
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):  
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.  
• Avoid sudden acceleration.  
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.  
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.  
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country  
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability  
of the correct fuel. (→P. 612)  
■ Idling time before engine stop  
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately  
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.  
X 8NR-FTS engine  
Driving condition  
Normal city driving  
Idling time  
Not necessary  
Constant speed of approx.  
100 km/h (62 mph)  
High-speed driving  
Approximately 1 minute  
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100  
km/h (62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)  
or towing a trailer  
Approximately  
2 minutes  
X 1ND-TV and 1WW engines  
Driving condition  
Normal city driving  
Idling time  
Not necessary  
Constant speed of approx.  
80 km/h (50 mph)  
Approximately  
20 seconds  
High-speed driving  
Constant speed of approx.  
Approximately 1 minute  
100 km/h (62 mph)  
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100  
km/h (62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)  
Approximately  
2 minutes  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■When starting the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive)  
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine  
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.  
■When driving the vehicle  
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-  
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.  
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake  
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.  
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-  
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.  
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the  
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-  
tor pedals properly.  
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake  
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-  
ing in an accident.  
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●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.  
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot  
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.  
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off  
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the  
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to  
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it  
is safe to do so.  
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible  
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 529  
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving  
down a steep hill.  
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose  
effectiveness. (→P. 223, 228)  
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or  
outside rear view mirrors while driving.  
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.  
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body  
are not outside the vehicle.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■When driving on slippery road surfaces  
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and  
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.  
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine  
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.  
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make  
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent  
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet  
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.  
■When shifting the shift lever  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the  
shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.  
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering  
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle  
is moving.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle  
control.  
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle  
control.  
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving  
backward.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle  
control.  
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the  
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is  
selected.  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the  
accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P  
or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may  
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)  
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as  
soon as possible.  
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.  
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads  
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.  
■When the vehicle is stopped  
●Do not race the engine.  
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (Multidrive) or N, the vehicle may  
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle  
rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is  
running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.  
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●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused  
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal  
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.  
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.  
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause  
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible  
material is nearby.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■When the vehicle is parked  
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in  
the vehicle when it is in the sun.  
Doing so may result in the following:  
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a  
fire.  
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and  
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.  
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the  
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s  
electrical components.  
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a  
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when  
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.  
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place  
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.  
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-  
cle.  
●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a  
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause  
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift  
lever to P, stop the engine and lock the vehicle.  
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.  
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately  
after turning the engine off.  
Doing so may cause burns.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■When taking a nap in the vehicle  
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift  
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire  
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly  
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to  
death or a serious health hazard.  
■When braking  
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.  
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause  
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the  
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.  
●If the brake booster does not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely  
and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.  
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be  
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.  
Have your brakes fixed immediately.  
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●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.  
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted  
brakes.  
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the  
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal  
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will  
increase.  
Have your brakes fixed immediately.  
NOTICE  
■When driving the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive)  
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during  
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.  
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake  
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.  
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NOTICE  
■When driving the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)  
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during  
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.  
●Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,  
do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,  
transmission and gears.  
●Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.  
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.  
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.  
• Do not use any gear other than the 1st gear when starting off and mov-  
ing forward.  
Doing so may damage the clutch.  
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill  
grade.  
Doing so may damage the clutch.  
●Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so  
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.  
■When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive)  
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to  
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is  
accidentally depressed.  
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts  
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for  
an extended period of time.  
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.  
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid  
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.  
●8NR-FTS, 1ND-TV and 1WW engines: Make sure to idle the engine imme-  
diately after high-speed driving or hill climbing. Stop the engine only after  
the turbocharger has cooled down.  
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.  
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NOTICE  
■If you get a flat tire while driving  
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering  
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-  
cle.  
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.  
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.  
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.  
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (→P. 557, 571)  
■When encountering flooded roads  
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may  
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:  
●Engine stalling  
●Short in electrical components  
●Engine damage caused by water immersion  
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In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be  
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-  
fied and equipped professional check the following:  
●Brake function  
●Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.  
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-  
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.  
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Cargo and luggage  
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-  
tions, cargo capacity and load:  
WARNING  
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment  
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:  
●Receptacles containing gasoline  
●Aerosol cans  
■Storage precautions  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,  
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or pas-  
sengers, possibly causing an accident.  
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.  
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than  
the seatbacks.  
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.  
• At the feet of the driver  
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)  
• On the luggage cover  
• On the instrument panel  
• On the dashboard  
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.  
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed  
directly behind the front seats.  
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed  
for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-  
erly fastened.  
■Load and distribution  
●Do not overload your vehicle.  
●Do not apply loads unevenly.  
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control  
which may cause death or serious injury.  
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Trailer towing  
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehi-  
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, per-  
formance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety  
and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment  
and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of  
others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.  
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in  
accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating con-  
ditions.  
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction  
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.  
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Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional for further details  
before towing, as there are additional legal requirements in  
some countries.  
◆ Weight limits  
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),  
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible  
drawbar load before towing. (→P. 606)  
◆ Towing hitch/bracket  
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your  
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality  
may also be used.  
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Important points regarding trailer loads  
■ Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load  
Total trailer weight  
1
Weight of the trailer itself plus  
the trailer load should be within  
the maximum towing capacity.  
Exceeding this weight is danger-  
ous. (→P. 606)  
When towing a trailer, use a fric-  
tion coupler or friction stabilizer  
(sway control device).  
Permissible drawbar load  
2
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg  
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing capacity. Do not let the drawbar load  
exceed the indicated weight. (→P. 606)  
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■ Information tag (manufacturer’s label)  
Gross vehicle mass  
1
Maximum permissible rear  
2
axle capacity  
■ Gross vehicle mass  
X Vehicle category M1 models*  
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, luggage, towing  
hitch, total curb mass and drawbar load should not exceed the  
gross vehicle mass by more than 100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceeding this  
weight is dangerous.  
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X Vehicle category N1 models*  
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, cargo, towing hitch,  
total curb mass and drawbar load must not exceed the gross vehi-  
cle mass. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.  
■ Maximum permissible rear axle capacity  
X Vehicle category M1 models*  
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum  
permissible rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this  
weight is dangerous.  
X Vehicle category N1 models*  
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum  
permissible rear axle capacity. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.  
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted  
at sea level. Take note that engine output and towing capacity will  
be reduced at high altitudes.  
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WARNING  
■Vehicle category M1 models*: When the gross vehicle mass limit or  
maximum permissible axle capacity is exceeded  
Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up  
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.  
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or  
serious injury.  
*: To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
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Installation positions for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball  
461 mm (18.1 in.)  
1
461 mm (18.1 in.)  
2
4
838 mm (33.0 in.)  
3
374 mm (14.7 in.)  
4
308 mm (12.1 in.)  
5
371 mm (14.6 in.)  
6
35 mm (1.4 in.)  
7
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■Tire information  
4-1. Before driving  
●Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)  
greater than the recommended value when towing. (→P. 623)  
●Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total  
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-  
turer of your trailer.  
■Trailer lights  
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified  
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installa-  
tion may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply  
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.  
■Break-in schedule  
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components  
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).  
■Safety checks before towing  
●Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball  
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add  
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted  
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. (→P. 200)  
●Ensure that the trailer load is secure.  
●Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if  
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the  
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they  
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.  
■Maintenance  
●Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for  
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to  
normal driving.  
●Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for  
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).  
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NOTICE  
■When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum  
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that  
area.  
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to  
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-  
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a  
steel bracket.  
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Guidance  
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to  
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind  
when towing:  
■ Checking connections between trailer and lights  
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection between  
the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well as before  
starting off.  
■ Practicing driving with a coupled trailer  
● Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer  
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.  
● When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the  
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the  
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn it right. Always rotate a little  
at a time to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you  
when reversing to lessen the risk of an accident.  
■ Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running  
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined  
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may  
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control. This  
is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road surfaces.  
■ Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering  
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer colliding  
with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approaching  
turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden braking.  
■ Important points regarding turning  
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve  
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the  
turns wider than you would normally do.  
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■ Important points regarding stability  
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong  
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by  
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-  
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement  
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying  
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.  
■ Passing other vehicles  
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and  
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-  
cuting lane changes.  
■ Transmission information  
X Multidrive  
To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-  
mance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in  
D, must be in M and select gear step 4 or lower. (→P. 226)  
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X Manual transmission  
Refrain from driving in 6th gear to maintain the effectiveness of  
engine braking and to maintain charging system performance.  
■ If the engine overheats  
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures  
exceeding 30°C (85°F) may result in the engine overheating. If the  
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over-  
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and  
stop the vehicle in a safe place. (→P. 598)  
■ When parking the vehicle  
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle  
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P  
(Multidrive) and 1 or R (manual transmission).  
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WARNING  
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could  
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
■Trailer towing precautions  
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.  
(→P. 200)  
■Vehicle speed in towing  
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.  
■Before descending hills or long declines  
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while  
descending steep or long downhill grades.  
■Operation of the brake pedal  
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.  
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.  
■To avoid accident or injury  
●Vehicles with a cruise control: Do not use cruise control when you are tow-  
ing.  
●Vehicles with a compact spare tire: Do not tow a trailer when the compact  
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.  
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow the vehicle  
when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair  
kit.  
NOTICE  
■Do not directly splice trailer lights  
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system  
and cause a malfunction.  
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a  
smart entry & start system)  
Starting the engine  
X Multidrive  
1
Check that the parking brake is set.  
2
Check that the shift lever is set in P.  
3
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.  
4
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the  
engine.  
X Manual transmission (gasoline engine)  
1
Check that the parking brake is set.  
4
2
Check that the shift lever is set in N.  
3
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.  
4
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the  
engine.  
X Manual transmission (diesel engine)  
1
Check that the parking brake is set.  
2
Check that the shift lever is set in N.  
3
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.  
4
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.  
turns on.  
5
After  
goes out, turn the engine switch to the “START” position  
and start the engine.  
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Changing the engine switch positions  
“LOCK”  
1
The steering wheel is locked and  
the key can be removed. (vehicles  
with a Multidrive: The key can be  
removed only when the shift lever  
is in P.)  
“ACC”  
2
Some electrical components such  
as the audio system can be used.  
“ON”  
3
All electrical components can be used.  
“START”  
4
For starting the engine.  
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■If the engine does not start  
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 75)  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified  
and equipped professional.  
■When the steering lock cannot be released  
When starting the engine, the engine  
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”  
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-  
ing the steering wheel slightly left and  
right.  
■Key reminder function  
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in  
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.  
4
WARNING  
■When starting the engine  
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the  
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.  
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
■Caution when driving  
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an  
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn  
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident  
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. (→P. 529)  
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NOTICE  
■To prevent battery discharge  
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-  
ods of time without the engine running.  
■When starting the engine  
●Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may  
overheat the starter and wiring system.  
●Do not race a cold engine.  
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-  
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional immediately.  
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a  
smart entry & start system)  
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-  
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine  
switch modes.  
Starting the engine  
1
Check that the parking brake is set.  
2
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multidrive) or N (manual trans-  
mission).  
X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
3
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
4
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.  
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the  
indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.  
4
Press the engine switch.  
The engine will crank until it starts  
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever  
is less.  
Continue depressing the brake  
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal  
(manual transmission) until the  
engine is completely started.  
Diesel model:  
turns on. The  
engine begins starting after  
goes out.  
The engine can be started from  
any engine switch mode.  
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X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
3
Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.  
will be displayed on the multi-information display.  
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.  
4
Press the engine switch.  
The engine will crank until it starts  
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever  
is less.  
Continue depressing the brake  
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal  
(manual transmission) until the  
engine is completely started.  
Diesel model:  
turns on. The  
engine begins starting after  
goes out.  
The engine can be started from  
any engine switch mode.  
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Stopping the engine  
1
Multidrive: Stop the vehicle.  
Manual transmission: While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the  
vehicle.  
2
Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P.  
Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.  
Set the parking brake. (→P. 232)  
Press the engine switch.  
3
4
5
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: Release the brake pedal (Multidrive)  
or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that the smart  
entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.  
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Release the brake pedal (Multidrive)  
or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that “Power ON.”  
on the multi-information display is off.  
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Changing engine switch modes  
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake  
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released.  
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)  
X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
Off*  
The emergency flashers can be  
used.  
The smart entry & start system  
indicator light (green) is off.  
ACCESSORY mode  
Some electrical components such  
as the audio system can be used.  
The smart entry & start system  
indicator light (green) flashes  
slowly.  
IGNITION ON mode  
All electrical components can be  
used.  
The smart entry & start system  
indicator light (green) flashes  
slowly.  
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the shift lever is in a position other than P  
when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCES-  
SORY mode, not to off.  
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X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
Off*  
The emergency flashers can be  
used.  
The multi-information display will  
not be displayed.  
ACCESSORY mode  
Some electrical components such  
as the audio system can be used.  
“Power ON.” will be displayed on  
the multi-information display.  
IGNITION ON mode  
All electrical components can be  
used.  
“Power ON.” will be displayed on  
the multi-information display.  
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*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the  
shift lever is in a position other than  
P when turning off the engine, the  
engine switch will be turned to  
ACCESSORY mode, not to off.  
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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other  
than P (vehicles with a Multidrive)  
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,  
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to  
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the  
switch off:  
1
Check that the parking brake is set.  
2
Shift the shift lever to P.  
X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
3
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green)  
flashes slowly and then press the engine switch once.  
4
Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is  
off.  
X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
3
Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” are displayed alter-  
nately on the multi-information display and then press the engine  
switch once.  
4
Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” on the multi-infor-  
mation display are off.  
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■Auto power off function  
Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more  
than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more  
than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn  
off.  
Vehicles with a manual transmission: If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY  
mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not run-  
ning) for more than an hour, the engine switch will automatically turn off.  
However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave  
the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for  
long periods of time when the engine is not running.  
■Key battery depletion  
→P. 126  
■Conditions affecting operation  
→P. 149  
■Notes for the entry function  
→P. 150  
4
■If the engine does not start  
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 75)  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified  
and equipped professional.  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The  
engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.  
X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.  
X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
“Shift to P position to start.” will be displayed on the multi-information dis-  
play.  
■Steering lock  
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the  
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the  
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.  
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■When the steering lock cannot be released  
Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: The smart  
entry & start system indicator light (green)  
will flash quickly.  
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: “Steering  
lock active.” will be displayed on the multi-  
information display.  
Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multi-  
drive). Press the engine switch while turn-  
ing the steering wheel left and right.  
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention  
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-  
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.  
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the  
steering lock motor will resume functioning.  
■When the smart entry & start system indicator flashes in yellow (vehicles  
with a 3-ring meter) or “Check entry & start system.” is displayed on the  
multi-information display (vehicles with a 2-ring meter)  
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-  
sional immediately.  
■If the key battery is depleted  
→P. 503  
■Operation of the engine switch  
●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the  
switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch  
mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.  
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine  
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine  
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.  
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized  
setting  
→P. 589  
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WARNING  
■When starting the engine  
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the  
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.  
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
■Caution while driving  
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the  
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the  
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
■Stopping the engine in an emergency  
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,  
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly  
3 times or more in succession. (→P. 529)  
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-  
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or  
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will  
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop  
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  
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NOTICE  
■To prevent battery discharge  
●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode  
for long periods of time without the engine running.  
●Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: If the smart entry & start system indicator  
light (green) is illuminated, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the  
vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.  
●Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: If “Power ON.” is displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle,  
always check that the engine switch is off.  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in  
a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever posi-  
tion, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to  
ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery  
discharge may occur.  
■When starting the engine  
●Do not race a cold engine.  
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-  
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional immediately.  
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch  
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,  
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any  
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped  
professional immediately.  
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∗
Multidrive  
Shifting the shift lever  
4
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:  
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the  
brake pedal and move the shift lever.  
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:  
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the  
brake pedal and move the shift lever.  
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the  
vehicle is completely stopped.  
∗: If equipped  
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Shift position purpose  
Shift position  
Objective or function  
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine  
Reversing  
P
R
N
D
Neutral  
Normal driving*1  
7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2  
M
(→P. 226)  
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for  
normal driving.  
*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking  
forces by operating the shift lever.  
Sport mode  
Press the switch.  
For powerful acceleration and driv-  
ing in mountainous regions.  
Press the switch again to return to  
normal mode.  
*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
1
*
2
*
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Temporally gear steps selection mode in the D position (vehicles  
with a paddle shift switch)  
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and  
“+” paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by  
operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step  
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.  
Upshifting  
1
Downshifting  
2
1
2
*
*
The selected gear step, from D1 to  
D7, will be displayed in the meter.  
*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
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226  
4-2. Driving procedures  
Changing gear steps in the M position  
To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever  
to M position. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift  
lever or paddle shift switches (vehicles with a paddle shift switch),  
allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.  
Upshifting  
1
Downshifting  
2
The gear changes once every time  
the shift lever or paddle shift switch  
is operated.  
1
2
*
*
The selected gear step, from M1 to  
M7, will be displayed in the meter.  
*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be automat-  
ically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.  
■Gear step functions  
●You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force.  
●A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher  
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.  
■If the 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode indicator does not come  
on even after shifting the shift lever to M  
This may indicate a malfunction in the Multidrive system. Have the vehicle  
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-  
fied and equipped professional immediately.  
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when  
the shift lever is in D.)  
■When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position  
●The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is  
stopped.  
●After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.  
●When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.  
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■Automatic deactivation of gear steps selection in the D position (vehi-  
cles with a paddle shift switch)  
Temporally gear steps selection mode in the D position will be deactivated in  
the following situations:  
●When the vehicle comes to a stop  
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time in  
one gear step  
●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D  
●When the “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time  
■When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)  
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine  
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be  
canceled.  
●While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting  
to 6, 5 or 4. (→P. 296)  
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.  
(→P. 224)  
4
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer  
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may  
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be  
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-  
ated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)  
■Sport mode automatic deactivation  
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after  
driving in sport mode.  
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P  
→P. 588  
■G AI-SHIFT  
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according  
to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically  
when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode.  
(Selecting normal mode or shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels  
this function.)  
WARNING  
■When driving on slippery road surfaces  
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in  
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.  
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∗
Manual transmission  
Shifting the shift lever  
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and  
then release it slowly.  
Shifting the shift lever to R  
Shift the shift lever to R while lift-  
ing up the ring section.  
∗: If equipped  
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Gear Shift Indicator  
Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved fuel  
economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine per-  
formance.  
Upshifting  
1
Downshifting  
2
*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
1
2
*
*
■Gear Shift Indicator display  
Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on the  
clutch pedal.  
4
■Maximum allowable speeds  
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-  
mum acceleration is necessary.  
X Gasoline engine  
km/h (mph)  
Maximum speed  
Shift position  
1NR-FE engine 1ZR-FAE engine 8NR-FTS engine  
1
2
3
4
5
44 (27)  
82 (50)  
50 (31)  
94 (58)  
137 (85)  
185 (114)  
43 (27)  
79 (49)  
124 (77)  
168 (104)  
112 (69)  
152 (94)  
179 (111)  
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X Diesel engine  
km/h (mph)  
Maximum speed  
1ND-TV engine 1WW engine  
Shift position  
1
2
3
4
5
42 (26)  
79 (49)  
122 (75)  
165 (102)  
42 (26)  
85 (53)  
133 (83)  
189 (117)  
WARNING  
■Gear Shift Indicator display  
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display  
when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.  
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.  
NOTICE  
■To prevent damage to the transmission  
●Do not shift the shift lever to R without  
depressing the clutch pedal.  
●Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.  
●Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.  
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Turn signal lever  
Operating instructions  
Right turn  
1
Lane change to the right (move  
2
the lever partway and release  
it)  
The right hand signals will flash 3  
times.  
Lane change to the left (move  
3
the lever partway and release  
it)  
The left hand signals will flash 3  
times.  
4
Left turn  
4
■Turn signals can be operated when  
X Vehicles without a smart entry & start system  
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  
X Vehicles with a smart entry & start system  
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.  
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual  
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned  
out.  
■Customization  
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be  
changed. (Customizable feature →P. 628)  
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Parking brake  
Operating instructions  
To set the parking brake, fully  
1
pull the parking brake lever  
while depressing the brake  
pedal.  
To release the parking brake,  
2
slightly raise the lever and  
lower it completely while press-  
ing the button.  
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer  
If the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more  
with the parking brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.  
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter only: “Release parking brake.” will be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
■Usage in winter time  
→P. 335  
NOTICE  
■Before driving  
Fully release the parking brake.  
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components  
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake  
wear.  
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Headlight switch  
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.  
Operating instructions  
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:  
X Type A  
The daytime running  
1
lights turn on.  
(→P. 237)  
*
The front position, tail,  
2
license plate and instru-  
ment panel lights turn  
on.  
4
The headlights and all  
3
lights listed above turn  
on.  
*: If equipped  
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X Type B  
The headlights, day-  
time running lights (→P.  
237) and all the lights  
listed below turn on and  
off automatically.  
1
*
(Vehicles without  
a
smart entry & start sys-  
tem: When the engine  
switch is in the “ON”  
position)  
(Vehicles with a smart  
entry & start system:  
When  
the  
engine  
switch is in IGNITION  
ON mode)  
The front position, tail,  
license plate and instru-  
ment panel lights turn  
on.  
2
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.  
3
4
The daytime running lights turn on. (→P. 237)  
*: If equipped  
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers  
Turning on the high beam headlights  
With the headlights on, push  
the lever away from you to turn  
on the high beams.  
1
Pull the lever toward you to the  
center position to turn the high  
beams off.  
Pull the lever toward you and  
release it to flash the high  
beams once.  
2
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.  
Follow me home system  
This system allows the headlights to be turned on for 30 seconds  
when the engine switch is turned off.  
4
Pull the lever toward you and  
release it with the light switch in  
(if equipped) or  
after turning the engine switch off.  
The lights are turned off in the fol-  
lowing situations.  
• Vehicles without a smart entry &  
start system: The engine switch  
is turned to the “ON” position.  
Vehicles with a smart entry &  
start system: The engine switch  
is turned to IGNITION ON  
mode.  
• The light switch is turned on.  
• The light switch is pulled toward you and then released.  
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Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles with halogen headlights)  
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number  
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.  
Raises the level of the head-  
1
lights  
Lowers the level of the head-  
2
lights  
■ Guide to dial settings  
Occupancy and luggage load conditions  
Dial position  
Occupants  
Luggage load  
Driver  
None  
0
0
Driver and front passen-  
ger  
None  
All seats occupied  
All seats occupied  
Driver  
None  
1.5  
2.5  
3.5  
Full luggage loading  
Full luggage loading  
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■Daytime running light system  
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the  
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started  
and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the  
position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime running  
lights are not designed for use at night.  
■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)  
The sensor may not function properly if an  
object is placed on the sensor, or anything  
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the  
windshield.  
Doing so interferes with the sensor  
detecting the level of ambient light and  
may cause the automatic headlight sys-  
tem to malfunction.  
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■Automatic light off system  
X Vehicles without a smart entry & start system  
When the light switch is in  
or  
: The headlights and front fog lights  
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.  
When the light switch is in  
switch is turned off.  
: All lights turn off automatically if the engine  
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn  
the light switch off once and then back to  
or  
.
X Vehicles with a smart entry & start system  
When the light switch is in  
or  
: The headlights and front fog lights  
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.  
When the light switch is in  
switch is turned off.  
: All lights turn off automatically if the engine  
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or  
turn the light switch off once and then back to  
or  
.
■Light reminder buzzer  
X Vehicles without a smart entry & start system  
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to the “ACC”  
position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.  
X Vehicles with a smart entry & start system  
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-  
SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.  
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■Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with LED headlights)  
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number  
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the  
headlights do not interfere with other road users.  
■Battery-saving function  
In the following conditions, the remaining lights will go off automatically after  
20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged:  
●The headlights and/or tail lights are on.  
●Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is turned to  
the “ACC” position or turned off.  
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The engine switch is turned to  
ACCESSORY mode or turned off.  
●The light switch is in  
or  
.
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:  
●Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When the engine switch is  
turned to the “ON” position.  
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When the engine switch is turned  
to IGNITION ON mode.  
●When the light switch is operated.  
●When a door is opened or closed.  
■Customization  
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.  
(Customizable features: →P. 628)  
NOTICE  
■To prevent battery discharge  
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not  
running.  
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Fog light switch  
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-  
ditions, such as in rain and fog.  
X Rear fog light switch  
Turns the rear fog light  
1
off  
Turns the rear fog light  
2
on  
Releasing the switch ring returns it  
to  
.
Operating the switch ring again  
turns the rear fog light off.  
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X Front and rear fog light switch  
Turns the front and rear  
1
fog lights off  
Turns the front fog lights  
2
on  
Turns both front and  
3
rear fog lights on  
Releasing the switch ring returns it  
to  
.
Operating the switch ring again  
turns only the rear fog light off.  
■Fog lights can be used when  
X Vehicles with a rear fog light switch  
The headlights are turned on.  
X Vehicles with a front and rear fog light switch  
Front fog lights: The headlights or the front position lights are turned on.  
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.  
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Windshield wipers and washer  
Operating the wiper lever  
X Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster  
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. When  
intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper interval  
can be also adjusted.  
Intermittent windshield  
1
wiper operation  
Low speed windshield  
2
wiper operation  
High speed windshield  
3
wiper operation  
4
Temporary operation  
4
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is  
selected.  
Increases the intermittent wind-  
5
shield wiper frequency  
Decreases the intermittent  
6
windshield wiper frequency  
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Washer/wiper dual operation  
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Wipers will automatically operate a  
couple of times after the washer  
squirts.  
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:  
When the headlights are on and  
the lever is pulled and held, the  
headlight cleaners will operate  
once. After this, the headlight  
cleaners will operate every 5th  
time the lever is pulled.  
X Rain-sensing windshield wipers  
When “AUTO” is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when  
the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper  
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.  
Rain-sensing windshield  
1
wiper operation  
Low speed windshield  
2
wiper operation  
High speed windshield  
3
wiper operation  
Temporary operation  
4
When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as  
follows by turning the switch ring.  
Increases the rain-sensing  
5
windshield wiper sensitivity  
Decreases the rain-sensing  
6
windshield wiper sensitivity  
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Washer/wiper dual operation  
7
Wipers will automatically operate a  
couple of times after the washer  
squirts.  
Vehicles with headlight cleaners:  
When the headlights are on and  
the lever is pulled and held, the  
headlight cleaners will operate  
once. After this, the headlight  
cleaners will operate every 5th  
time the lever is pulled.  
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when  
X Vehicles without a smart entry & start system  
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  
X Vehicles with a smart entry & start system  
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.  
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■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing  
windshield wipers)  
Even when the wipers are not in “AUTO” mode, wiper operation varies  
depending on vehicle speed when the washer is being used (delay until drip  
prevention wiper sweep occurs).  
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)  
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount  
of raindrops.  
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not  
operate properly when sunlight from the  
rising or setting of the sun intermittently  
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are  
present on the windshield.  
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine switch is  
in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO”  
mode is activated.  
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or -15°C  
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the  
wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.  
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays  
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the  
windshield washer fluid reservoir.  
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WARNING  
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid  
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes  
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This  
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.  
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehi-  
cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)  
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or  
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your  
fingers etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.  
NOTICE  
■When the windshield is dry  
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.  
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle  
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled  
toward you and held continually.  
■When a nozzle becomes blocked  
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.  
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Rear window wiper and washer  
Operating instructions  
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:  
Intermittent  
wiper operation  
window  
1
2
Normal window wiper  
operation  
4
Washer/wiper dual operation  
3
The wiper will automatically oper-  
ate a couple of times after the  
washer squirts.  
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when  
X Vehicles without a smart entry & start system  
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  
X Vehicles with a smart entry & start system  
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.  
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays  
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the  
windshield washer fluid reservoir.  
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NOTICE  
■When the rear window is dry  
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.  
■When the washer fluid tank is empty  
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-  
heat.  
■When a nozzle becomes blocked  
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.  
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Opening the fuel tank cap  
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:  
Before refueling the vehicle  
● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.  
● Confirm the type of fuel.  
■Fuel types  
→P. 626  
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)  
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that  
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.  
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WARNING  
■When refueling the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do  
so may result in death or serious injury.  
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an  
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to  
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from  
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.  
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.  
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.  
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot  
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.  
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their  
body to come close to an open fuel tank.  
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.  
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.  
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.  
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.  
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically  
charged.  
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition  
hazard.  
■When refueling  
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel  
tank:  
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.  
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.  
●Do not top off the fuel tank.  
NOTICE  
■Refueling  
Do not spill fuel during refueling.  
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control  
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the  
vehicle’s painted surface.  
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Opening the fuel tank cap  
1
Pull up the opener to open the  
fuel filler door.  
2
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to  
remove it and hang it on the  
back of the fuel filler door.  
4
Closing the fuel tank cap  
After refueling, turn the fuel tank  
cap until you hear a click. Once  
the cap is released, it will turn  
slightly in the opposite direction.  
WARNING  
■When replacing the fuel tank cap  
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your  
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in  
death or serious injury.  
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Toyota Safety Sense  
The Toyota Safety Sense consists of the following drive assist  
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-  
rience.  
◆ PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)  
→P. 255  
◆ LDA (Lane Departure Alert)  
→P. 268  
◆ Automatic High Beam  
→P. 273  
◆ RSA (Road Sign Assist)  
→P. 277  
WARNING  
■Toyota Safety Sense  
The Toyota Safety Sense is designed to operate under the assumption that  
the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the  
occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in  
normal driving conditions.  
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-  
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The  
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle's surround-  
ings and driving safely.  
∗: If equipped  
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Vehicle data recordings  
The pre-crash safety system is equipped with a sophisticated com-  
puter that will record certain data, such as:  
• Accelerator status  
• Brake status  
• Vehicle speed  
• Operation status of the pre-crash safety system functions  
• Information (such as the distance and relative speed between your  
vehicle and the vehicle ahead or another object)  
The pre-crash safety system does not record conversations, sounds  
or pictures.  
● Data usage  
Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose  
malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve  
quality.  
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Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:  
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the  
lessee if the vehicle is leased  
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a  
government agency  
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit  
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific  
vehicle or vehicle owner  
Front sensor  
The front sensor is located on the  
upper side of the windshield. It  
consists of 2 types of sensors,  
each of which detects information  
necessary to operate the drive  
assist systems.  
Laser sensors  
1
Monocular camera sensor  
2
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WARNING  
■Front sensor  
The front sensor uses lasers to detect vehicles ahead of your vehicle. The  
front sensor is classified as class 1M laser product according to the IEC  
60825-1 standard. Under normal usage conditions, these lasers are not  
harmful to the naked eye. However, it is necessary to observe the following  
precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in the loss of eyesight or severe visual impair-  
ment.  
●To avoid hazardous laser radiation exposure, never attempt to disassem-  
ble the front sensor (e.g. remove the lenses). When disassembled, the  
front sensor is classified as a class 3B laser product according to the IEC  
60825-1 standard. Class 3B lasers are hazardous and pose a risk of eye  
injury under direct exposure.  
●Do not attempt to look into the front sensor with a magnifying glass, micro-  
scope or other optical instrument within a distance of less than 100 mm  
(3.9 in.).  
Laser classification label  
Laser explanatory label  
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WARNING  
Laser emission data  
Maximum average power: 45 mW  
Pulse duration: 33 ns  
Wave length: 905 nm  
Divergence (horizontal x vertical): 28° x 12°  
■To avoid malfunction of the front sensor  
Observe the following precautions.  
Otherwise, the front sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to an  
accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Keep the windshield clean at all times. If the windshield is dirty or covered  
with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc., clear the windshield. If the  
inner side of the windshield in front of the front sensor is dirty, contact any  
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional.  
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●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,  
transparent stickers, etc., and so forth,  
to the outer side of the windshield in  
front of the front sensor (shaded area in  
the illustration).  
A: From the top of the windshield to  
approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) below the  
bottom of the front sensor  
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.) (Approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) to the  
right and left from the center of the front sensor)  
●Do not install or attach anything to the  
inner side of the windshield under the  
front sensor (shaded area in the illustra-  
tion).  
A: Approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) (Start-  
ing from the bottom of the front sensor)  
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)  
(Approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) to the  
right and left from the center of the front  
sensor)  
●If there is a large difference in temperature between the inside and outside  
of the vehicle, such as in winter, the windshield is likely to fog up easily. If  
the part of the windshield in front of the front sensor is fogged up or cov-  
ered with condensation or ice, the PCS warning light may flash and the  
system may be temporarily disabled. In this case, use the windshield  
defogger to remove the fog, etc. (→P. 404, 411)  
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WARNING  
●If the area of the windshield in front of the front sensor is covered with  
water droplets, use the windshield wipers to remove them.  
If the water droplets are not sufficiently removed, the performance of the  
front sensor may be reduced.  
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-  
shield in front of the front sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the  
wiper insert or wiper blade.  
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-  
fessional.  
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.  
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.  
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
●Do not install an antenna in front of the sensor.  
●Do not get the front sensor wet.  
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front sensor.  
●Do not dirty or damage the front sensor.  
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to  
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.  
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
●Do not subject the front sensor to a strong impact.  
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the front sensor or  
remove it.  
●Do not disassemble the front sensor.  
●Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric  
waves near the front sensor.  
●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front sensor  
(inside rear view mirror, sun visors, etc.) or ceiling.  
●Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the front sensor to the  
hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.  
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure  
that it will not obstruct the front sensor.  
●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.  
●Do not attach anything to or place anything on the dashboard.  
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PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)  
The pre-crash safety system uses the front sensor to detect  
vehicles in front of your vehicle. When the system determines  
that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle is high, a  
warning operates to urge the driver to take evasive action and  
the potential brake pressure is increased to help the driver avoid  
the collision. If the system determines that the possibility of a  
frontal collision with a vehicle is extremely high, the brakes are  
automatically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce  
the impact of the collision.  
The pre-crash safety system can be disabled/enabled and the warn-  
ing timing can be changed. (→P. 258)  
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◆ Pre-crash warning  
When the system determines  
that the possibility of a frontal  
collision is high, a buzzer will  
sound and a warning message  
will be displayed on the multi-  
information display to urge the  
driver to take evasive action.  
◆ Pre-crash brake assist  
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-  
sion with a vehicle is high, the system applies greater braking force  
in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.  
◆ Pre-crash braking  
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-  
sion with a vehicle is high, the system warns the driver. If the sys-  
tem determines that the possibility of a collision is extremely high,  
the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the collision or  
reduce the collision speed.  
∗: If equipped  
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WARNING  
■Limitations of the pre-crash safety system  
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking  
care to observe your surroundings.  
Do not use the pre-crash safety system instead of normal braking opera-  
tions under any circumstances. This system will not prevent collisions or  
lessen collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not overly rely on  
this system. Failure to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or  
serious injury.  
●Although this system is designed to help avoid and reduce the impact of a  
collision, its effectiveness may change according to various conditions,  
therefore the system may not always be able to achieve the same level of  
performance.  
Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system  
and always drive carefully.  
• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-  
sibility of a collision: →P. 260  
• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: →P. 264  
●Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-crash safety system your-  
self, as the system may not operate properly, possibly leading to an acci-  
dent.  
■Pre-crash braking  
●The pre-crash braking function may not operate if certain operations are  
performed by the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being depressed  
strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine  
that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly prevent the pre-crash  
braking function from operating.  
●In some situations, while the pre-crash braking function is operating, oper-  
ation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is depressed  
strongly or the steering wheel is turned and the system determines that  
the driver is taking evasive action.  
●A large amount of braking force is applied while the pre-crash braking  
function is operating. Additionally, as the operation of the pre-crash brak-  
ing function will be canceled after the vehicle has been stopped for  
approximately 2 seconds if it is stopped by the operation of the pre-crash  
braking function, the driver should depress the brake pedal as necessary.  
●If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the  
driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of  
the pre-crash braking function.  
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WARNING  
●While driving, such as when driving through a railway crossing, the system  
may determine that the possibility of a collision with an object, such as rail-  
way crossing barrier, is high and operate the pre-crash braking function.  
To move the vehicle in an emergency, such as if the system operates in a  
railway crossing, perform the following operations and then take the nec-  
essary measures to ensure your safety.  
• If the vehicle has been stopped, depress the accelerator pedal.  
• If the vehicle is decelerating, fully depress the accelerator pedal.  
(→P. 259)  
• Disable the pre-crash safety system. (→P. 258)  
■When to disable the pre-crash safety system  
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-  
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:  
●When the vehicle is being towed  
●When your vehicle is towing another vehicle  
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●When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of  
transportation  
●When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires  
are allowed to rotate freely  
●When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-  
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-  
ancer  
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-  
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning  
●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road  
●When the condition of the tires is poor and they do not perform well  
(→P. 481, 497)  
●When tires of a size other than specified are installed  
●When tire chains are installed  
●When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used  
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Changing settings of the pre-crash safety system  
■ Enabling/disabling the pre-crash safety system  
Press the PCS switch for 3 sec-  
onds or more.  
The PCS warning light will turn  
on and a message will be dis-  
played on the multi-information  
display.  
To enable the system, press the  
PCS switch again.  
The pre-crash safety system is  
enabled each time the engine is  
started.  
■ Changing the pre-crash warning timing  
Press the PCS switch to display the current warning timing on the  
multi-information display. Each time the PCS switch is pressed with  
the warning timing displayed, the warning timing will change as fol-  
lows.  
If the warning timing setting has been changed, the setting will be  
retained the next time the engine is started.  
1
Far  
The warning will begin to oper-  
ate earlier than with the default  
timing.  
2
Middle  
This is the default setting.  
3
Near  
The warning will begin to oper-  
ate later than with the default  
timing.  
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■Operational conditions  
The pre-crash safety system is enabled and determines that the possibility of  
a frontal collision with a vehicle is high.  
Each function is operational at the following speeds:  
●Pre-crash warning:  
• Vehicle speed is approximately 15 to 140 km/h (10 to 86 mph).  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle is  
approximately 15 km/h (10 mph) or more.  
●Pre-crash brake assist:  
• Vehicle speed is approximately 30 to 80 km/h (19 to 49 mph).  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle is  
approximately 30 km/h (19 mph) or more.  
●Pre-crash braking:  
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 to 80 km/h (7 to 49 mph).  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle is  
approximately 10 km/h (7 mph) or more.  
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The system may not operate in the following situations:  
●If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the  
vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time  
●If the shift lever is in R  
●If VSC is disabled (only the pre-crash warning function will be operational)  
●If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated  
■Cancelation of the pre-crash braking  
●If either of the following situations occur while the pre-crash braking function  
is operating, it will be canceled:  
• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.  
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.  
●If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-crash braking function,  
the operation of the pre-crash braking function will be canceled after the  
vehicle has been stopped for approximately 2 seconds.  
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■Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-  
sibility of a collision  
●In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that  
there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate.  
• When passing a vehicle in an oncom-  
ing lane that is stopped to make a  
right/left turn  
• When passing an oncoming vehicle  
while making a left or right turn  
• When driving on a road where relative  
location to vehicle ahead in an adja-  
cent lane may change, such as on a  
winding road  
• When rapidly closing on a preceding  
vehicle  
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-  
face is uneven or undulating  
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• When passing extremely close to a  
vehicle or structural object  
• When there is a vehicle or object by  
the roadside at the entrance of a  
curve  
• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a  
tunnel or on an iron bridge  
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• When there is a reflective object  
(manhole cover, steel plate, etc.),  
steps, dip, or a protrusion on the road  
surface or roadside  
• When passing through a place with a  
low structure above the road (low ceil-  
ing, traffic sign, etc.)  
• When there is a structural object  
(overpass, traffic sign, billboard,  
street light, etc.) at the top of an uphill  
road  
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• When rapidly closing on an electric  
toll gate barrier, parking area barrier,  
or other barrier that opens and closes  
• When using an automatic car wash  
• When approaching a low hanging  
object that may contact the vehicle,  
such as a banner, tree branches or  
thick grass  
• When the vehicle is hit by water,  
snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead  
• When driving through steam or  
smoke  
• When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be mis-  
taken for a vehicle  
• When the front part of the vehicle is  
raised or lowered  
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• When the sensor is misaligned due to  
a strong impact being applied to the  
sensor, etc.  
• When the vehicle is being parked in a  
place where there is a low hanging  
object at the height of the front sensor  
• When the windshield is covered with  
raindrops, etc.  
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■Situations in which the system may not operate properly  
●In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by  
the front sensor, preventing the system from operating properly:  
• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle  
• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle  
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck  
• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear  
end, such as a low bed trailer  
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper  
• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high  
ground clearance  
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car  
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead  
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle  
or emerges from beside a vehicle  
• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,  
acceleration or deceleration)  
• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle  
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• When a vehicle ahead is not directly  
in front of your vehicle  
• When driving in inclement weather  
such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a  
sand storm  
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead  
• When driving through steam or smoke that may obscure vehicles ahead  
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• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-  
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel  
• When a very bright light, such as the  
sun or the headlights of oncoming  
traffic, shines directly into the front  
sensor  
• When the surrounding area is dim,  
such as at dawn or dusk, or while at  
night or in a tunnel  
• While driving on a curve and for a certain amount of time after driving on  
a curve  
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• If your vehicle is skidding  
• When the front part of the vehicle is  
raised or lowered  
• If the wheels are misaligned  
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front sensor  
• The vehicle is wobbling.  
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.  
• When driving on roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces  
• When a preceding vehicle is a poor reflector of laser  
• When the sensor is misaligned due to  
a strong impact being applied to the  
sensor, etc.  
●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be  
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:  
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when  
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet  
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively  
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)  
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-  
face  
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■If the PCS warning light flashes and a warning message is displayed on  
the multi-information display  
The pre-crash safety system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be  
a malfunction in the system.  
●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will  
disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating  
conditions return:  
• When the area around the front sensor is hot, such as in the sun  
• When the windshield is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice  
(→P. 404, 411)  
• When the front sensor or the area around either sensor is cold, such as in  
an extremely cold environment  
• If the area in front of the front sensor is obstructed, such as when the  
hood is open  
●If the PCS warning light continues to flash or the warning message is not  
cleared, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by  
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and  
equipped professional immediately.  
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■If VSC is disabled  
●If TRC and VSC are disabled (→P. 331), the pre-crash brake assist and pre-  
crash braking functions are also disabled. However, the pre-crash warning  
function will still operate.  
●The PCS warning light illuminates and “Pre-Crash Brake is disabled due to  
VSC OFF.” is displayed on the multi-information display.  
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)  
Summary of function  
When driving on roads with white (yellow) lines, this function alerts the  
driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane.  
The LDA system recognizes visi-  
ble white (yellow) lines with the  
front sensor on the upper portion  
of the windshield.  
Lane departure alert function  
When the system determines that  
the vehicle might depart from its  
lane, a warning is displayed on  
the multi-information display and  
the warning buzzer sounds to  
alert the driver.  
When the warning buzzer sounds,  
check the surrounding road situa-  
tion and carefully operate the  
steering wheel to move the vehicle  
back to the center within the white  
(yellow) lines.  
∗: If equipped  
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WARNING  
■Before using the LDA system  
Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. LDA is not a system which auto-  
matically drives the vehicle or reduces the amount of attention that must be  
paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full  
responsibility for driving safely by always paying careful attention to the sur-  
rounding conditions and operate the steering wheel to correct the path of  
the vehicle. Also, make sure to take adequate breaks when fatigued, such  
as from driving for a long period of time.  
Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention  
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.  
■To avoid operating the LDA by mistake  
When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.  
■Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by  
mistake  
●Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc., on the surface of the  
lights.  
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●Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be  
replaced, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly  
qualified and equipped professional.  
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a  
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).  
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
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Turning the LDA system on  
Press the LDA switch to turn the  
LDA system on.  
The LDA indicator illuminates and  
a message is displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
Press the LDA switch again to turn  
the LDA system off.  
When the LDA system is turned on  
or off, operation of the LDA system  
continues in the same condition  
the next time the engine is started  
Indication on the multi-information display  
X Inside of displayed white lines X Inside of displayed white lines  
is white  
is black  
Indicates that the system is recog- Indicates that the system is not  
nizing white (yellow) lines. When able to recognize white (yellow)  
the vehicle departs from its lane, lines or is temporarily canceled.  
the white line displayed on the  
side the vehicle departs from  
flashes orange.  
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■If “Check LDA system.” is displayed on the multi-information display  
If the LDA indicator does not come on when the LDA switch is pressed to turn  
the system on, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle  
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-  
fied and equipped professional immediately.  
■Operation conditions  
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
●LDA is turned on.  
●Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more.  
●System recognizes white (yellow) lines.  
●Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.  
●Turn signal lever is not operated.  
●Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius of  
more than approximately 150 m (492 ft.).  
●No system malfunctions are detected. (→P. 539)  
■Temporary cancellation of functions  
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When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily  
canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation  
of the function is automatically restored. (→P. 271)  
■Lane departure alert function  
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio play-  
back, etc.  
■White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road  
The LDA system will not operate for the side on which white (yellow) lines  
could not be recognized.  
■After the vehicle has been parked in the sun  
The LDA system may not be available and a warning message may be dis-  
played for a while after starting off. When the temperature in the cabin  
decreases and the temperature around the front sensor (→P. 251) becomes  
suitable for its operation, the system will begin to operate.  
■If there are lane markers on only one side of the vehicle  
The lane departure warning will not operate for the side on which lane mark-  
ers could not be recognized.  
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■Conditions in which functions may not operate properly  
In the following situations, the front sensor may not detect white (yellow) lines  
and various functions may not operate normally.  
●There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the white  
(yellow) lines.  
●The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as in front  
of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.  
●The white (yellow) lines are cracked, or cat's eyes (reflective markers) or  
stones are present.  
●The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand,  
etc.  
●The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.  
●The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than  
lines that are white).  
●The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.  
●The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.  
●The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light, etc.  
●The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,  
such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.  
●Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc., enters the  
camera.  
●The vehicle is driven where the road diverges, merges, etc.  
●The vehicle is driven on a slope.  
●The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.  
●The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.  
●The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.  
●The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.  
●The vehicle is extremely tilted due to carrying heavy luggage or having  
improper tire pressure.  
●The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.  
●The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions  
during driving (poor roads or road seams).  
●The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at night, or the  
beam axis has deviated.  
●The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.  
■Warning messages for the LDA system  
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the  
driver of the need for caution while driving.  
■Customization  
→P. 110  
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Automatic High Beam  
The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle front sensor to  
assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles  
ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as  
necessary.  
WARNING  
■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam  
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to  
observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if  
necessary.  
■To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system  
Do not overload the vehicle.  
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Activating the Automatic High Beam system  
Push the lever away from you with  
the headlight switch in  
position.  
The Automatic High Beam indica-  
tor will come on when the head-  
lights are turned on automatically  
to indicate that the system is  
active.  
∗: If equipped  
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Turning the high beam on/off manually  
■ Switching to low beam  
Pull the lever to original posi-  
tion.  
The Automatic High Beam indi-  
cator will turn off.  
Push the lever away from you to  
activate the Automatic High  
Beam system again.  
■ Switching to high beam  
Turn the light switch to  
position.  
The Automatic High Beam indi-  
cator will turn off and the high  
beam indicator will turn on.  
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■High beam automatic turning on or off conditions  
●When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-  
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):  
• Vehicle speed is approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.  
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.  
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.  
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.  
●If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams will turn off automat-  
ically:  
• Vehicle speed is below approximately 30 km/h (19 mph).  
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.  
• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on.  
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.  
■Front sensor detection information  
●The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-  
tions:  
• When vehicles ahead suddenly appear from a curve  
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle  
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road  
dividers or roadside trees  
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• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road  
• When vehicles ahead have no lights  
●The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights  
without using the headlights is detected.  
●House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs  
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to  
remain on.  
●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high  
beam on or off:  
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead  
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead  
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side  
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle  
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,  
etc.)  
• The number of passengers and amount of luggage  
●The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.  
●Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.  
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●In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately  
detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to  
remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles  
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high  
and low beams.  
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)  
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.  
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.  
• The front sensor is deformed or dirty.  
• The front sensor temperature is extremely high.  
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights  
or fog lights.  
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights that are either switched off,  
dirty, are changing color, or are not aimed properly.  
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and  
darkness.  
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or  
roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved  
roads, gravel tracks, etc.).  
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding  
road.  
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or  
a mirror.  
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a  
truck.  
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed properly.  
• The vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.  
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in  
an abnormal manner.  
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-  
tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.  
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RSA (Road Sign Assist)  
Summary of function  
RSA recognizes specific road signs using the front sensor and pro-  
vides information to the driver via the multi-information display.  
If the system judges that the vehicle is being driven over the speed  
limit, performing prohibited actions, etc., in relation to the recognized  
road signs, it alerts the driver using a warning display and warning  
buzzer*.  
*: This setting needs to be customized.  
Front sensor  
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Indication on the multi-information display  
After the front sensor recognizes a sign, it is displayed on the multi-  
information display when the vehicle passes the sign.  
● When the driving assist system  
information is selected, a maxi-  
mum of 3 signs can be dis-  
played. (→P. 107)  
● When other than the driving  
assist system information is  
selected, a speed limit sign or  
an all canceled sign can be dis-  
played. (→P. 107)  
A no overtaking sign and a speed  
limit sign with supplemental mark  
are not displayed. However, if  
signs other than speed limit signs  
are recognized, they are men-  
tioned in a stack under the current  
speed limit sign.  
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Types of recognized road signs  
The following types of road signs, including electronic signs and blink-  
ing signs, are recognized.  
A non-official (not meeting the Vienna Convention) or a recently intro-  
duced traffic sign may not be recognized.  
Type  
Multi-information display  
Speed limit begins/ends*1  
Rain  
Speed limit with  
supplemental  
mark  
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(Displayed simul-  
taneously with  
speed limit)  
Ice  
On/off ramp*2  
Supplemental  
mark exists  
(Display example)  
(Contents not rec-  
ognized)  
No overtaking begins/ends  
All canceled  
(All restrictions canceled. Returns to  
default road regulation.)  
*1: A speed limit sign with a value greater than 130 may not be recognized  
and a wrong speed limit may be displayed.  
*2: If the turn signal indicator is not operated when changing lanes, the mark  
does not display.  
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Warning display  
In the following situations, the RSA system alerts the driver using a  
warning display.  
● When the vehicle speed exceeds the speed warning threshold  
applied to the speed limit of the sign displayed on the multi-informa-  
tion display, the sign color becomes inverted.  
● If it is detected that your vehicle is overtaking when a no overtaking  
sign is displayed on the multi-information display, the sign flashes.  
Depending on the situation, traffic environment (traffic direction,  
speed, unit) may be detected incorrectly and a warning display may  
not operate properly.  
■Automatic turn-off of RSA sign display  
One or more signs automatically turn off in the following situations.  
●A new sign is not recognized for a certain distance.  
●The road changes due to a left or right turn, etc.  
Depending on the situation, the driving behavior (turning, lane change, etc.)  
may be detected incorrectly and the automatic turn-off may not operate  
properly.  
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■Conditions in which the function may not operate or detect correctly  
In the following situations, RSA does not operate normally and may not rec-  
ognize signs, display the incorrect sign, etc. However, this does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
●The front sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact being applied to the  
sensor, etc.  
●Dirt, snow, stickers, etc., are on the windshield near the front sensor.  
●In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms  
●Light from an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc., enters the front sensor.  
●The sign is small, dirty, faded, tilted or bent, and if an electronic sign, the  
contrast is poor.  
●All or part of the sign is hidden by the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.  
●The sign is only visible to the front sensor for a short amount of time.  
●The driving scene (turning, lane change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.  
●Even if it is a sign not appropriate for the currently traveled lane, such a sign  
exists directly after a freeway branches, or in an adjacent lane just before  
merging.  
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●Stickers are attached to the rear of the preceding vehicle.  
●A sign resembling a system compatible sign is recognized.  
●The vehicle is driven in a country with a different direction of traffic.  
●Side road speed signs may be detected and displayed (if positioned in sight  
of the front sensor) while the vehicle is traveling on the main road.  
●Roundabout exit road speed signs may be detected and displayed (if posi-  
tioned in sight of the front sensor) while traveling on a roundabout.  
●The speed information displayed on the meter and that displayed on the  
Navigation system (if equipped) may be different due to the Navigation sys-  
tem using map data.  
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■When driving vehicle in country with different speed unit  
Since RSA recognizes signs based on the set unit of the meter, it is neces-  
sary to change the set unit of the meter. Adjust the set unit of the meter to the  
speed unit of signs in the current location. (→P. 628)  
■Turning the system on/off  
1
Select  
on the settings display  
(→P. 113)  
2
Press the enter/set switch on the meter  
control switches.  
■Speed limit sign display  
If the engine switch was last turned off while a speed limit sign was displayed  
on the multi-information display, the same sign displays again when the  
engine switch is turned to “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start  
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).  
■When “Check RSA system.” is displayed on the multi-information dis-  
play  
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-  
sional immediately.  
■Customization  
The settings for warning display, warning buzzer*, speeding warning thresh-  
old, etc., can be changed. (Customizable feature: →P. 628)  
*: If a speed limit with supplemental mark is exceeded, the warning buzzer  
does not operate.  
WARNING  
■Before using the RSA  
Do not rely solely upon the RSA system. RSA is a system which supports  
the driver by providing information, but it is not a replacement for a driver’s  
own vision and awareness. Drive safely by always paying careful attention  
to the traffic rules.  
Inappropriate or negligent driving could lead to an unexpected accident.  
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Stop & Start system (Smart Stop)  
The Stop & Start system stops and restarts the engine according  
to the brake pedal or shift lever operation (vehicles with a Multi-  
drive), or clutch pedal operation (vehicles with a manual trans-  
mission) when the vehicle is stopped.  
Stop & Start system operation (vehicles with a Multidrive)  
◆ When the shift lever is in D or M  
■ Stopping the engine  
While driving with the shift lever  
in D or M, depress the brake  
pedal, and stop the vehicle.  
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The Stop & Start indicator will  
come on.  
■ Restarting the engine  
Release the brake pedal.  
The Stop & Start indicator will turn off.  
∗: If equipped  
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◆ When the shift lever is shifted to P or N  
■ Stopping the engine  
1
Depress the brake pedal,  
and stop the vehicle.  
2
Shift the shift lever to P or N.  
(→P. 223)  
The Stop & Start indicator will  
come on.  
If the shift lever is shifted to P or  
N from D or M while the engine  
is stopped by the Stop & Start  
system, the engine will remain  
stopped.  
■ Restarting the engine  
Shift the shift lever to D, M, or R. (→P. 223)  
Depress the brake pedal while shifting the shift lever.  
The Stop & Start indicator will turn off.  
Stop & Start system operation  
(vehicles with a manual transmission)  
■ Stopping the engine  
1
With the clutch pedal fully  
depressed,  
depress  
the  
brake pedal, and stop the  
vehicle.  
2
Shift the shift lever to N (→P.  
228), and release the clutch  
pedal.  
The Stop & Start indicator will  
come on.  
■ Restarting the engine  
Check that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch pedal.  
The Stop & Start indicator will turn off.  
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Disabling the Stop & Start system  
Press the Stop & Start cancel  
switch to disable the Stop & Start  
system.  
The Stop & Start cancel indicator  
will come on.  
Pressing the switch again will  
enable the Stop & Start system and  
the Stop & Start cancel indicator  
will turn off.  
■ Automatic reactivation of the Stop & Start system  
X Vehicles without a smart entry & start system  
Even if the Stop & Start system is disabled by the Stop & Start can-  
cel switch, it will be automatically re-enabled once the engine  
switch is turned to the “LOCK” position then to the “START” posi-  
tion.  
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X Vehicles with a smart entry & start system  
Even if the Stop & Start system is disabled by the Stop & Start can-  
cel switch, it will be automatically re-enabled once the engine  
switch is turned off, and then the engine is started.  
■ If the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed while the vehicle is  
stopped  
● When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, pressing  
the Stop & Start cancel switch will restart the engine.  
From the next time the vehicle is stopped (after Stop & Start sys-  
tem has been turned off), the engine will not be stopped.  
● With the Stop & Start system disabled, pressing the Stop & Start  
cancel switch will re-enable the system but not stop the engine.  
From the next time the vehicle is stopped (after Stop & Start sys-  
tem has been turned on), the engine will be stopped.  
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Hill-start assist control (vehicles with a Multidrive)  
After the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system when the vehi-  
cle is on an incline, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent  
rolling backwards until the engine is restarted and drive force is gener-  
ated.  
When drive force is generated, the maintained brake force is automat-  
ically canceled.  
● This function operates on flat surfaces as well as steep inclines.  
● Sound may be generated from the brakes, but this is not a malfunc-  
tion.  
● Brake pedal response may change and vibration may occur, but  
these are not malfunctions.  
■Operating conditions  
●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions  
are met:  
• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The brake pedal is being depressed firmly.  
• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is in a position other than R.  
•
is off.  
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.  
• The engine is adequately warmed up.  
• The driver’s door is closed.  
• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The accelerator pedal is not being depressed.  
• Vehicles with a manual transmission: The clutch pedal is not being  
depressed.  
• The outside temperature is -5°C (23°F) or higher.  
• Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in N.  
• The hood is closed.  
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●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.  
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature  
is high or low.  
• The battery is not sufficiently charged or is undergoing a periodic  
recharge.  
• The brake booster vacuum is low.  
• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.  
• The steering wheel is being operated.  
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly.  
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.  
• Engine coolant temperature or transmission fluid temperature is  
extremely low or high.  
• The battery fluid temperature is extremely low or high.  
• The battery was recently replaced or the battery terminals were recently  
disconnected.  
• Vehicles with a power heater: The power heater is being used.  
●In the following situations, the engine will restart automatically if the engine  
is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stopping of the engine by  
the Stop & Start system, drive the vehicle.)  
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• The air conditioning system is turned on.  
•
is turned on.  
• The steering wheel is operated.  
• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to R from D or M.  
• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to D, M or R from P or  
N.  
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.  
• The driver’s door is opened.  
• Vehicles with a Multidrive: The accelerator pedal is depressed.  
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.  
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.  
• Vehicles with a power heater: The power heater is turned on.  
●In the following situations, the engine may restart automatically if the engine  
is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stopping of the engine by  
the Stop & Start system, drive the vehicle.)  
• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.  
• The air conditioning system is being used.  
• The battery is not sufficiently charged.  
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●Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped  
by the Stop & Start system with the shift lever in D or M, 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. 209, 213)  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped  
by the Stop & Start system with the shift lever in P or N, the engine will be  
restarted automatically.  
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: 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. 209, 213)  
●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 seconds or more, and then start the engine.  
■When to use the Stop & Start system  
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: If the engine is stopped by the Stop &  
Start system and the shift lever is shifted into a position other than N with the  
clutch pedal released, a buzzer will sound and Stop & Start indicator will  
flash. This indicates that the engine is only stopped by the Stop & Start sys-  
tem, not that the engine has been turned off completely.  
●Use the Stop & Start system when stopping the vehicle temporarily at red  
lights, intersections, etc. When stopping the vehicle for a longer period of  
time, stop the engine completely.  
●When the system does not operate, is canceled, or is malfunctioning, warn-  
ing messages (vehicles with a 2-ring meter only) and a warning buzzer are  
used to inform the driver. (→P. 291)  
●Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: If the engine switch is pressed  
when 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. 209, 213)  
●When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power outlet  
may be temporarily unusable, but this is not a malfunction.  
●Installation and removal of electrical components and wireless devices may  
affect the Stop & Start system. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.  
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■If the windshield is fogged up while the engine is stopped by the Stop &  
Start system  
Turn  
on. (The engine will start due to the automatic engine start func-  
tion.): →P. 411  
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to  
disable the system.  
■Air conditioning system while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start  
system  
While the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the air conditioning  
system (cooling, heating and dehumidifying functions) is canceled and will  
only blow air or will stop blowing air. In order to prevent the air conditioning  
system from being canceled, disable the Stop & Start system by pressing the  
Stop & Start cancel switch.  
■Changing the idling stop time with the air conditioning system on  
The length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when the air condition-  
ing system is on can be changed by performing the following operation. (The  
length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when the air conditioning  
system is off cannot be changed.)  
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X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
●Setting by pressing and holding the Stop & Start cancel switch  
Each time the Stop & Start cancel  
switch is pressed and held for 3 sec-  
onds or more, the length of the opera-  
tion time will be changed. The current  
setting will be displayed on the multi-  
information display.  
Standard  
1
Extended  
2
X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
●Setting by pressing and holding the Stop & Start cancel switch  
Each time the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed and held for 3 seconds  
or more, the system switches between standard and extended. The system  
status can be confirmed on the multi-information display  
(Settings  
display) screen. (→P. 113)  
●Settings from the  
(Settings display) screen of the multi-information  
display  
→P. 113  
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■The Stop & Start system protection function  
●Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud  
sound is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be  
automatically cut off in order to reduce battery consumption. If it occurs, turn  
the engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn it to “ACC”  
or “ON” position to re-enable the audio system.  
●Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud sound  
is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati-  
cally cut off in order to reduce battery consumption. If it occurs, turn the  
engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn it to ACCES-  
SORY mode or IGNITION ON mode to re-enable the audio system.  
●The audio system may not be activated when the battery terminals are dis-  
connected and then reconnected. If it occurs, turn the engine switch off and  
then repeat the following operation twice to activate the audio system nor-  
mally.  
• Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch to  
“ON” position and then to OFF.  
• Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch to  
IGNITION ON mode and then to OFF.  
■Replacing the battery  
→P. 596  
■Displaying the Stop & Start system status  
→P. 111  
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■Multi-information display messages (vehicles with a 2-ring meter)  
If the following situations,  
multi-information display.  
and a message may be displayed on the  
●When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system  
Message  
Details  
The brake pedal is not depressed  
“Depress  
brake enough.  
firmly to activate.”  
If the brake pedal is depressed further, the  
system will operate.  
• The air conditioning system is being  
used when the ambient temperature is  
high or low.  
If the difference between the set tempera-  
ture and cabin temperature is small, the  
system will be enabled.  
“For climate con-  
trol.”  
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•
is ON.  
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Message  
Details  
• The battery charge amount may be low.  
Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to  
prioritize charging of the battery, but if the  
engine is operated for a short while,  
engine stop is allowed.  
• A refresh charge may be occurring  
(Examples: A short time after replacing  
the battery, removing battery terminals,  
etc.)  
After a refresh charge of approximately 5  
to 40 minutes completes, the system can  
be operated.  
• The engine may have been started with  
the hood opened.  
“Battery charging.”  
Close the hood, turn the engine switch off,  
wait for a short while, and then start the  
engine.  
• The battery may be cold.  
Operating the engine for a short while  
allows the system to recover due to the  
temperature increase in the engine com-  
partment.  
• The battery may be extremely hot.  
If the engine is stopped and the engine  
compartment is allowed to cool sufficiently,  
the system recovers.  
• The vehicle is being driven in a high  
altitude area.  
“For brake sys- • The brake booster vacuum is low.  
tem.”  
When the brake booster vacuum reaches  
a predetermined level, the system will be  
enabled.  
The engine has been started with the  
hood opened.  
“Bonnet open.”  
To enable the system, close the hood, turn  
the engine switch off, wait for a short  
while, and then start the engine.  
“Driver seat belt  
unbuckled.”  
The driver seat belt is not fastened.  
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Details  
Message  
A non-dedicated battery for the Stop &  
Start system may have been installed.  
The Stop & Start system does not operate.  
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another  
duly qualified and equipped professional.  
“Non-dedicated  
battery.”  
(8NR-FTS engine  
only)  
●When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start  
system  
Message  
Details  
• The air conditioning system has been  
turned on or is being used.  
“For climate con-  
trol.”  
•
has been turned on.  
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The brake pedal has been depressed fur-  
ther or pumped.  
“For brake sys-  
tem.”  
The system will be enabled after the  
engine runs and the brake booster vac-  
uum reaches a predetermined level.  
The battery charge amount may be low.  
The engine is restarted to prioritize battery  
charging. Operating the engine for a short  
while allows the system to recover.  
“Battery charging.”  
“Steering  
turned.”  
wheel  
The steering wheel was operated.  
The hood has been opened.  
“Bonnet open.”  
“Driver seat belt  
unbuckled.”  
The driver seat belt has been unfastened.  
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: When the engine cannot be restarted  
by the Stop & Start system  
Message  
Details  
The shift lever has been shifted from N to  
another position with the clutch pedal  
released.  
To restart the engine, shift the shift lever to  
N and then depress the clutch pedal.  
“Stop & Start sys-  
tem active. Shift to  
N
and depress  
clutch to restart.”  
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■If “Stop & Start system malfunction. Inspect at dealer.” is displayed on  
the multi-information display (vehicles with a 2-ring meter)  
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-  
sional.  
■If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash  
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-  
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-  
sional.  
WARNING  
■When the Stop & Start system is operating  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: 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 indicator is on).  
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: Keep the shift lever in N and depress  
the brake pedal or apply the parking brake while the engine is stopped by  
the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).  
●Do not allow anyone to leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by  
the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).  
An accident may occur due to the automatic engine start function.  
●Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while the  
vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the  
automatic engine start function, causing exhaust gases to collect and  
enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in death or a serious health hazard.  
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NOTICE  
■To ensure the system operates correctly  
If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not  
operate correctly. Have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
●While the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the driver’s and front passenger’s  
seat belt reminder light flashes.  
●Even though the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the driver’s and front  
passenger’s seat belt reminder light does not illuminate.  
●Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: 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.  
●Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Even though the driver’s door is closed, the  
open door warning is displayed on the multi-information display or the inte-  
rior light is illuminated when the interior light switch is in the door position.  
●Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: 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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●Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Even though the driver’s door is open, the  
open door warning is not displayed on the multi-information display or the  
interior light does not illuminate when the interior light switch is in the door  
position.  
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∗
Cruise control  
Summary of functions  
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without operating the  
accelerator pedal.  
Indicators  
1
Cruise control switch  
2
∗: If equipped  
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Setting the vehicle speed  
1
Press the “ON-OFF” button to  
activate the cruise control.  
Cruise control indicator will come  
on.  
Press the button again to deacti-  
vate the cruise control.  
2
Accelerate or decelerate, with  
accelerator pedal operation, to  
the desired vehicle speed  
(above approximately 40 km/h  
[25 mph]) and push the lever  
down to set the speed.  
4
Cruise control “SET” indicator will  
come on.  
The vehicle speed at the moment  
the lever is released becomes the  
set speed.  
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Adjusting the set speed  
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed  
is obtained.  
Increases the speed  
1
Decreases the speed  
2
Fine adjustment: Momentarily  
move the lever in the desired  
direction.  
Large adjustment: Hold the lever  
in the desired direction.  
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:  
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the lever is  
operated.  
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu-  
ally until the lever is released.  
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control  
Pulling the lever toward you  
1
cancels the constant speed  
control.  
The speed setting is also canceled  
when the brake pedal or clutch  
pedal (manual transmission only)  
is depressed.  
Pushing the lever up resumes  
2
the constant speed control.  
However, resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than  
approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).  
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■Cruise control can be set when  
X Vehicles with a Multidrive  
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of M has been selected.  
●Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.  
(vehicles with paddle shift switch)  
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).  
X Vehicles with a manual transmission  
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).  
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed  
●The vehicle can be accelerated by operating accelerator pedal. After accel-  
erating, the set speed resumes.  
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased  
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the  
lever down to set the new speed.  
■Automatic cruise control cancelation  
Cruise control is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.  
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●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below  
the set speed.  
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.  
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).  
●VSC is activated.  
●Speed limiter is activated. (if equipped)  
■If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow (vehicles with a 3-  
ring meter) or “Check cruise control system.” is displayed on the multi-  
information display (vehicles with a 2-ring meter)  
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press  
the button again to reactivate the system.  
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-  
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control  
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
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WARNING  
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake  
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.  
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control  
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.  
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting  
in death or serious injury.  
●In heavy traffic  
●On roads with sharp bends  
●On winding roads  
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow  
●On steep hills  
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.  
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing  
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Speed limiter  
Summary of functions  
A desired maximum speed can be set using the cruise control switch.  
The speed limiter prevents vehicle speed from exceeding the set  
speed.  
X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
4
Indicator  
1
Speed limiter switch  
2
Set speed  
3
∗: If equipped  
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Setting the vehicle speed  
1
Turn the speed limiter switch  
on.  
Press the switch once more to  
deactivate the speed limiter.  
1
2
*
*
X Type A  
X Type B  
2
Accelerate or decelerate to the  
desired speed and push the  
lever down to set the desired  
maximum speed.  
If the lever is pushed down while  
the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h  
(20 mph), the set speed will be 30  
km/h (20 mph).  
1
2
*
*
*1: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
*2: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
Adjusting the set speed  
Increase speed  
1
Decrease speed  
2
Hold the lever until the desired  
speed setting is obtained.  
Fine adjustment of the set speed  
can be made by lightly pushing the  
lever up or down and releasing it.  
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Canceling and resuming the speed limiter  
Cancel  
1
Pull the lever towards you to can-  
cel the speed limiter.  
Resume  
2
To resume use of the speed limiter,  
push the lever up.  
■Exceeding the set speed  
In the following situations, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed and dis-  
play characters will flash:  
●When fully depressing the accelerator pedal  
●When driving down a slope  
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■Automatic speed limiter cancelation  
The speed limiter is automatically canceled in any of the following situations:  
●Cruise control is activated.  
●8NR-FTS engine only: When the VSC system and/or TRC system is turned  
off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.  
■If the speed limiter indicator comes on in yellow (vehicles with a 3-ring  
meter) or “Check speed limiter system.” is displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display (vehicles with a 2-ring meter)  
Stop the engine and then restart the engine. After restarting the engine, set  
the speed limiter. If the speed limiter cannot be set, there may be a malfunc-  
tion in the speed limiter. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
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WARNING  
■To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake  
Keep the speed limiter button off when not in use.  
■Situations unsuitable for speed limiter  
Do not use speed limiter in either of the following situations.  
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an  
accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow  
●On steep hills  
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer  
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Toyota parking assist-sensor  
Vehicles without a navigation/multimedia system:  
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when paral-  
lel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the  
sensors and communicated via the multi-information display  
and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using  
this system.  
Vehicles with a navigation/multimedia system:  
Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s man-  
ual”.  
■ Types of sensors  
4
Front center sensors  
Front corner sensors  
Front side sensors  
Rear corner sensors  
Rear center sensors  
1
2
3
4
5
∗: If equipped  
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■ Enabling/disabling the Toyota parking assist-sensor system  
This system can be enabled/disabled on the multi-information dis-  
play.  
1
Display the settings display (→P. 107), and then press  
on the meter control switches to select  
/
.
2
Press  
on the meter con-  
trol switches to enable/dis-  
able the system.  
When enabled, the Toyota  
parking assist-sensor indica-  
tor will illuminate.  
Display  
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi  
information display depending on the position and distance to the  
obstacle.  
Front center sensor operation  
1
Front corner sensor and front  
2
side sensor operation  
Rear corner sensor operation  
3
Rear center sensor operation  
4
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The distance display and buzzer  
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approxi-  
mate distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.  
■ Corner sensors  
Approximate distance to  
obstacle  
Multi-information  
display  
Buzzer  
50 to 37.5 cm  
(1.6 to 1.2 ft.)  
Medium  
37.5 to 25 cm  
(1.2 to 0.8 ft.)  
Fast  
4
Less than 25 cm  
(0.8 ft.)  
Continuous  
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■ Front side sensors  
Approximate distance to  
obstacle  
Multi-information  
Buzzer  
display  
Less than 25 cm  
(0.8 ft.)  
Continuous  
■ Center sensors  
Approximate distance to  
obstacle  
Multi-information  
display  
Buzzer  
Slow  
Front: 100 to 55 cm  
(3.3 to 1.8 ft.)  
Rear: 150 to 55 cm  
(4.9 to 1.8 ft.)  
55 to 42.5 cm  
(1.8 to 1.4 ft.)  
Medium  
Fast  
42.5 to 30 cm  
(1.4 to 1.0 ft.)  
Less than 30 cm  
(1.0 ft.)  
Continuous  
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Detection range of the sensors  
Approximately 100 cm (3.3 ft.)  
Approximately 150 cm (4.9 ft.)  
Approximately 25 cm (0.8 ft.)  
Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)  
Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)  
1
2
3
4
5
The diagram shows the detection  
range of the sensors. Note that the  
sensors cannot detect obstacles  
that are extremely close to the  
vehicle.  
The range of the sensors may  
change depending on the shape of  
the object etc.  
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■The Toyota parking assist-sensor can be operated when  
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:  
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:  
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.  
●Front sensors:  
• Vehicles with a Multidrive:  
The shift lever is in a position other than P.  
• Vehicles with a manual transmission:  
The parking brake is not applied.  
• The vehicle speed is less than about 10 km/h (6 mph).  
(At any speed when the shift lever is in R)  
●Rear sensors:  
The shift lever is in R.  
■Sensor detection information  
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the  
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where  
this may occur are listed below.  
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.  
• A sensor is frozen.  
• A sensor is covered in any way.  
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.  
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.  
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle  
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultra-  
sonic waves.  
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the  
vicinity.  
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.  
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.  
• Towing eyelet is installed.  
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.  
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.  
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.  
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.  
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of  
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be  
closer than they are.  
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●The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay  
particular attention to the following obstacles:  
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.  
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves  
• Sharply-angled objects  
• Low obstacles  
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of  
your vehicle  
■If “Clean sonar.” is displayed on the multi-information display  
A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In this case, clean the  
sensor and the system should return to normal.  
If a sensor is frozen due to low temperatures, a warning message may be dis-  
played or an obstacle may not be detected. When the sensor thaws out, the  
system should return to normal.  
■If “Check sonar system.” is displayed on the multi-information display  
The system may not operate due to the malfunction of a sensor.  
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
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WARNING  
■Caution when using the Toyota parking assist-sensor  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely  
and possibly cause an accident.  
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 10 km/h (6 mph).  
●Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.  
NOTICE  
■Notes on the Toyota parking assist-sensor  
●Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.  
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.  
●If your vehicle is involved in an accident, it will affect the sensors and may  
result in a system failure.  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified  
and equipped professional.  
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Simple-IPA (Simple-Intelligent Parking  
∗
Assist)  
Simple-IPA is a system that assists parallel parking operations.  
When parking between two parked vehicles or in the space  
behind one parked vehicle, the sensors installed on the sides of  
the front bumper are utilized and a space which the vehicle can  
be parked in is detected. Parking operations are then assisted  
by automatic operation of the steering wheel.  
Detecting allowable parking space  
1
Parking the vehicle in a detected parking space*  
2
Turning the steering wheel to park in the target parking space*  
3
Parking in the target parking space is complete*  
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*: The steering wheel is operated automatically.  
Simple-IPA switch and multi-information display  
Simple-IPA switch  
1
Display  
2
Indicator  
3
∗: If equipped  
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Operating Simple-IPA  
Operate Simple-IPA according to the multi-information display and the  
buzzer.  
The system detects parking spaces on the front passenger’s side of the  
vehicle and assists with parking in a detected space.  
When parking in a space on the driver’s side of the vehicle, move the turn  
signal lever to indicate turning on the driver’s seat side. Leave the turn sig-  
nal lever in that position until automatic steering begins.  
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Turn the Simple-IPA switch on  
with the vehicle driving at 30  
km/h (18 mph) or less.  
The  
multi-information  
display  
changes to the parking space  
detection screen when the system  
is operating.  
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2
Drive the vehicle while main-  
taining a distance of approxi-  
mately 1 m (3 ft.) from the  
parked vehicles.  
Approx. 1 m (3 ft.)  
Drive the vehicle as parallel to the  
parked vehicles and curb as possi-  
ble.  
Lower vehicle speeds allow the  
system to assist in parking the  
vehicle more parallel to the parked  
vehicles and curb, and in a more  
proper position between vehicles  
at the front and rear of a parking  
space.  
The required length for a parking  
space to be detected is the total  
vehicle length plus approximately 1  
m (3 ft.).  
Maintain a vehicle speed of 30 km/h (18 mph) or less.  
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3
When the multi-information dis-  
play changes, reduce the vehi-  
cle speed.  
Move the vehicle forward slowly  
until the buzzer sounds.  
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Stop the vehicle when the  
buzzer sounds.  
The multi-information display will  
change.  
Visually check that the detected  
space is safe for parking.  
If the vehicle moves 10 m (32 ft.) or  
more after the buzzer sounds,  
detection of a new parking space  
will begin.  
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Shift the shift lever to R.  
The multi-information display will  
change, Simple-IPA indicator will  
come on and automatic steering  
will begin. While taking care not to  
catch your hands on the steering  
wheel and checking the safety of  
the surrounding area, reverse the  
vehicle slowly by operating the  
accelerator and brake pedals. Dur-  
ing automatic steering, maintain a  
vehicle speed of 6 km/h (3 mph) or  
less.  
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6
When the multi-information dis-  
play changes, reduce the vehi-  
cle speed.  
While checking the safety of the  
area behind the vehicle, reverse  
the vehicle slowly.  
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When the rear Toyota parking  
assist-sensor’s warning buzzer  
sounds continuously, com-  
pletely stop the vehicle immedi-  
ately.  
The multi-information display will  
change when the warning buzzer  
starts sounding continuously.  
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9
Shift the shift lever to D (Multidrive) or 1 (manual transmission).  
While the steering wheel is turning, keep the vehicle at a complete stop.  
When the steering wheel stops turning, move the vehicle forward slowly  
while checking the safety of the area in front of the vehicle.  
When the front Toyota parking  
assist-sensor’s warning buzzer  
sounds continuously, com-  
pletely stop the vehicle immedi-  
ately.  
The multi-information display will  
change when the warning buzzer  
starts sounding continuously.  
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10  
11  
Shift the shift lever to R.  
While the steering wheel is turning, keep the vehicle at a complete stop.  
When the steering wheel stops turning, reverse the vehicle slowly while  
checking the safety of the area behind the vehicle.  
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10  
Repeat steps  
through  
until the parking assist opera-  
tion has completed.  
When the parking assist operation  
has completed, the buzzer sounds,  
the Simple-IPA indicator turns off  
and the multi-information display  
changes.  
Adjust the vehicle position and/or  
angle as necessary to complete  
parking the vehicle.  
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When a message is shown on the multi-information display  
Message  
Cause  
What to do  
The vehicle speed Reduce vehicle speed  
exceeded 30 km/h (18 to 30 km/h (18 mph) or  
“IPA slot not detected,  
speed too high.”  
mph).  
less.  
The Simple-IPA switch Turn the Simple-IPA  
was turned off. switch on.  
The Simple-IPA switch Park the vehicle manu-  
was turned on while ally or detect another  
reversing.  
parking space.  
The shift lever was  
Park the vehicle manu-  
ally or detect another  
parking space.  
shifted to  
R
during  
“IPA cancelled, take  
over.”  
detection of a parking  
space.  
The shift lever was  
shifted to a position  
other than R after the Park the vehicle manu-  
automatic steering ally or detect another  
began and before the parking space.  
vehicle enters a park-  
ing space.  
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Message  
Cause  
What to do  
• Check tires for wear  
and pressure.  
The steering wheel  
could not be turned suf-  
ficiently due to reasons  
such as low tire pres-  
sure, tire wear, the  
influence of road condi-  
tions, being on a slope,  
etc., therefore the vehi-  
cle could not be parked  
in the desired space.  
• If this message is dis-  
played when the  
vehicle is parked in  
other spaces, have  
the vehicle inspected  
by any authorized  
Toyota dealer or  
repairer, or another  
duly qualified and  
equipped  
sional.  
profes-  
“IPA cancelled, take  
over.”  
The power steering Attempt to use Simple-  
temporarily  
heated.  
over- IPA after waiting a little  
while.  
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Have  
inspected  
authorized  
the  
vehicle  
by any  
Toyota  
Possible system mal-  
function.  
dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified  
and equipped profes-  
sional.  
The steering wheel was Park the vehicle manu-  
manually operated dur- ally or detect another  
ing automatic steering. parking space.  
“IPA cancelled, take  
over, driver intervened.”  
The vehicle speed Reduce vehicle speed  
exceeded 50 km/h (31 to 30 km/h (18 mph) or  
mph) during detection less and turn the Sim-  
of a parking space.  
ple-IPA switch on.  
“IPA cancelled, take  
over, speed too high.”  
The vehicle speed  
exceeded 6 km/h (3  
mph) during automatic  
steering.  
Park the vehicle manu-  
ally or detect another  
parking space.  
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Message  
Cause  
What to do  
• If the operation was  
canceled  
during  
detection of a parking  
space, turn the Sim-  
ple-IPA switch on  
again.  
“IPA cancelled, take  
The TRC, VSC or ABS  
operated.  
over,  
TRC/ABS/VSC  
• If the operation was  
activated.”  
canceled  
during  
automatic steering,  
park the vehicle man-  
ually  
or  
detect  
another  
space.  
parking  
“IPA cancelled, take  
over, TRC/VSC is off.”  
Turn the  
on.  
switch  
The  
switch was  
turned off.  
More than 6 minutes  
have elapsed since the  
Simple-IPA switch was Park the vehicle manu-  
turned on and the shift ally or detect another  
lever was shifted to R, parking space.  
before automatic steer-  
ing could begin.  
More than 6 minutes  
have elapsed since the  
shift lever was shifted Park the vehicle manu-  
“IPA cancelled, take  
over, timeout.”  
to  
R
and automatic ally or detect another  
steering began, before parking space.  
the parking assist oper-  
ation could complete.  
The total stop time dur- Park the vehicle manu-  
ing automatic steering ally or detect another  
exceeded 2 minutes.  
parking space.  
Have the  
inspected  
authorized  
vehicle  
by any  
“IPA cancelled, take  
Toyota  
over, check IPA sys- System malfunction.  
tem.”  
dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified  
and equipped profes-  
sional.  
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Cause What to do  
Message  
The power steering is Attempt to use Simple-  
temporarily overheat- IPA after waiting a little  
ing.  
while.  
The engine has not  
been started.  
Start the engine.  
“IPA not available.”  
Have  
inspected  
authorized  
dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified  
and equipped profes-  
sional.  
the  
vehicle  
by any  
Toyota  
Possible system mal-  
function.  
Reduce vehicle speed  
to 30 km/h (18 mph) or  
less and turn the Sim-  
ple-IPA switch on.  
Excessive  
speed (over 50 km/h  
[31 mph])  
vehicle  
“IPA not available,  
speed too high.”  
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After turning the  
“IPA not available,  
TRC/VSC is off.”  
The  
switch is off.  
initialization  
switch on, turn the Sim-  
ple-IPA switch on.  
System  
“IPA not available, stop  
the vehicle, turn wheel  
from left end to right  
end.”  
has not been per-  
formed since the bat-  
tery was disconnected/  
reconnected.  
Perform initialization.  
→P. 323  
Have  
inspected  
authorized  
the  
vehicle  
by any  
Toyota  
“Check IPA system.”  
System malfunction.  
dealer or repairer, or  
another duly qualified  
and equipped profes-  
sional.  
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■Operation conditions of Simple-IPA  
●The engine is started.  
●The  
switch is on.  
●The vehicle speed is 30 km/h (18 mph) or less. (During automatic steering,  
the vehicle speed is 6 km/h [3 mph] or less.)  
■Canceling of the Simple-IPA operation  
Simple-IPA operation will be canceled when:  
●The Simple-IPA switch is turned off.  
●The ABS, VSC or TRC is operating.  
●The shift lever is shifted to R during detection of a parking space.  
●The shift lever is shifted to R and the vehicle is reversed 1 m (3 ft.) or more  
after a parking space has been detected and before the buzzer sounds.  
●The steering wheel is operated manually during automatic steering.  
●It takes more than 6 minutes for automatic steering to begin after the Sim-  
ple-IPA switch is turned on and the shift lever is shifted to R.  
●The shift lever is shifted to a position other than R after the automatic steer-  
ing began and before the vehicle enters a parking space.  
●It takes more than 6 minutes to complete parking after the shift lever was  
shifted to R and automatic steering began.  
●The total stop time during automatic steering exceeds 2 minutes.  
■Resume function of Simple-IPA  
If Simple-IPA is canceled due to one of the following operations, Simple-IPA  
operation may be able to be resumed by pressing the Simple-IPA switch  
depending on conditions such as the vehicle stopped position and steering  
wheel angle.  
●The steering wheel is operated manually during automatic steering.  
●The vehicle speed exceeds 6 km/h (3 mph) during automatic steering.  
●The shift lever is moved to a position other than R after the automatic steer-  
ing began and before the vehicle enters a parking space.  
If operation is not resumed, park the vehicle manually or detect another park-  
ing space.  
■When using Simple-IPA repeatedly  
When Simple-IPA is used repeatedly, the power steering may overheat tem-  
porarily. It may deactivate or cancel Simple-IPA operation. In this case, wait a  
few minutes before using Simple-IPA again.  
■Toyota parking assist-sensor operation during Simple-IPA operation  
Even if the Toyota parking assist-sensor is turned off while Simple-IPA is acti-  
vated, the Toyota parking assist-sensor will keep operating. In this case,  
when Simple-IPA operation is complete or canceled, the Toyota parking  
assist-sensor will be deactivated.  
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■Stop & Start system operation during Simple-IPA operation (vehicles  
with a Stop & Start system)  
The Stop & Start system does not operate during Simple-IPA operation. If the  
Simple-IPA switch is turned on during Stop & Start system operation, Stop &  
Start system operation will be canceled.  
■When the cabin temperature is high  
The sensors may not work properly when the cabin temperature is high due  
to parking the vehicle in the sun. Use Simple-IPA after the cabin cools down.  
■Sensors used by Simple-IPA  
→P. 305  
■Initializing Simple-IPA  
Within 15 seconds of turning the Simple-IPA switch on, turn the steering  
wheel all the way to the left or right and then to the opposite side.  
When the parking space detection screen is displayed, the initialization is  
complete.  
If pressing the Simple-IPA switch again still shows “IPA not available, stop the  
vehicle, turn wheel from left end to right end.” on the multi-information display,  
the initialization has failed. Have the vehicle inspected at any authorized  
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
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WARNING  
■Cautions regarding the use of Simple-IPA  
●Never depend on the Simple-IPA entirely when parking. The driver is  
responsible for safety. Use caution, just as you would when parking any  
vehicle.  
●Back up slowly, using the brake pedal to control the vehicle’s speed.  
●If it seems likely to hit nearby vehicles, obstacles, or people, depress the  
brake pedal to stop the vehicle, and the disable the system.  
■Conditions in which the use of Simple-IPA is prohibited  
Do not use Simple-IPA under the following conditions.  
Doing so may cause improper operation and lead to an unexpected acci-  
dent.  
●On sharp bends or slopes.  
●On slippery or icy roads, or in snow.  
●On uneven road surfaces such as gravel.  
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, or a sandstorm.  
●When the tires are extremely worn or tire pressure is low.  
●When the vehicle has improper wheel alignment due to tires having  
received a strong impact such as bumping against a curb.  
●When the compact spare tire (if equipped) or snow chains are installed.  
●When the tires slid while attempting to park.  
●When fallen leaves or snow is in a parking space.  
●When items such as a towing bracket, trailer, bicycle carrier, etc. are  
installed on the rear of the vehicle.  
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WARNING  
●When a vehicle of which the front/rear end is above the detection area,  
such as a truck, bus or vehicle with a towing bracket, trailer, bicycle carrier,  
etc., is parked at the front or rear of the parking space.  
●If the front bumper has been damaged.  
●If the sensor is covered by the front bumper cover, etc.  
●If a vehicle or obstacle is not in a suitable position at the front or rear of the  
parking space.  
■Automatic steering precautions  
As the steering wheel moves automatically in the parking assist function, be  
aware of the following point.  
●Keep clothing such as neckties, scarves and long sleeves away from the  
steering wheel, as they may become entangled. Also, keep children away  
from the steering wheel.  
●If you have long fingernails, be careful not to injure yourself when the  
steering wheel moves.  
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NOTICE  
■When using the Simple-IPA  
●Check that the parking space is suitable. (Width of the space, if there are  
any obstacles, road surface condition, etc.)  
●Simple-IPA will not operate properly if the vehicle at the front or back of the  
parking space moves, or if an obstacle enters the parking space after the  
sensors have detected the parking space. Always check the surrounding  
area during parking assist operation.  
●The sensors may not be able to detect curbs. The vehicle may drive onto  
the curb depending on the situation, such as if a vehicle at the front or  
back of the parking space has driven on the curb.  
Check the surrounding area to prevent the tires and wheels from being  
damaged.  
●When reversing, reverse the vehicle  
slowly to prevent the front end of the  
vehicle from hitting an obstacle in the  
front of the vehicle.  
●When reversing, reverse the vehicle  
slowly to prevent the front end of the  
vehicle from hitting the vehicle parked in  
front of the parking space.  
●The vehicle may not be able to be parked at a target parking space if the  
vehicle moves forward when the shift lever is in R or reverses when the  
shift lever is in a position other than R, such as when parking on a slope.  
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Diesel particulate filter system (diesel  
engine only)  
When the deposit collected by the filter reaches a predetermined  
amount, it is automatically cleaned.  
■ Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter  
Cleaning the DPF catalytic converter is performed as necessary in  
accordance with driving conditions.  
■ Equipment characteristics  
The DPF system has the following characteristics:  
● Idle speed increases during cleaning  
● The smell of the exhaust gas changes  
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● When starting the engine, white-colored steam (water vapor)  
may be expelled during cleaning  
● Acceleration performance may degrade during cleaning  
■Replacing the engine oil  
→P. 465  
WARNING  
■Exhaust pipe  
Do not touch the exhaust pipe during cleaning, as the exhaust pipe and  
exhaust gases will become particularly hot. Also, make sure that there are  
no people or flammable materials near the exhaust pipe while the vehicle is  
stopped.  
Failure to do so may cause injury by burning or a fire.  
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NOTICE  
■To prevent the DPF system from failing  
●Do not use fuel other than the specified type  
●Do not use engine oil other than the recommended type  
●Do not modify the exhaust pipe  
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Driving assist systems  
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 operat-  
ing the vehicle.  
◆ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)  
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,  
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface  
◆ Brake assist  
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal  
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation  
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◆ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)  
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or  
turning on slippery road surfaces  
◆ TRC (Traction Control)  
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from  
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads  
◆ Hill-start assist control  
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on  
an incline  
◆ 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 suddenly, the emergency flashers  
automatically flash to alert the vehicle behind.  
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When the TRC/VSC systems are operating  
The slip indicator light will flash  
while the TRC/VSC systems are  
operating.  
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. Pressing  
to turn  
the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order  
to free it.  
X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
To turn the TRC system off,  
quickly press and release  
.
The “TRC OFF” indicator light will  
come on.  
Press  
again to turn the sys-  
tem back on.  
X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
To turn the TRC system off,  
quickly press and release  
.
The “TRC OFF” will be shown on  
the multi-information display.  
Press  
again to turn the sys-  
tem back on.  
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■Turning off both TRC and VSC systems  
X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter  
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold  
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.  
for more than 3  
The “TRC OFF” indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light will come on.  
Press again to turn the systems back on.  
X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter  
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold  
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.  
for more than 3  
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC OFF” will be shown  
on the multi-information display.*  
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Press  
again to turn the systems back on.  
*: On vehicles with a PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system), the pre-crash brake  
assist and pre-crash braking functions will also be disabled. (→P. 267)  
■When the “TRC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the  
has not  
been pressed (vehicles with a 3-ring meter)  
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized  
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-  
ing that TRC has been disabled even if  
cles with a 2-ring meter)  
has not been pressed (vehi-  
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized  
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.  
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRC and VSC  
systems  
●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 any of these systems.  
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are  
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.  
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.  
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.  
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.  
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.  
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When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be  
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.  
■Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems  
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically  
re-enabled in the following situations:  
●Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When the engine switch is  
turned to the “LOCK” position  
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When the engine switch is turned  
off  
●If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC will turn on when vehicle  
speed increases  
If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will  
not occur when vehicle speed increases.  
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system  
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from  
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of  
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain  
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The  
EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.  
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control  
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will  
operate:  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is in a position other than P or N  
(when starting off forward/backward on an upward incline).  
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other  
than R when starting off forward on an upward incline or in R when starting  
off backward on an upward incline.  
●The vehicle is stopped.  
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.  
●The parking brake is not engaged.  
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control  
The hill-start assist control will be canceled in any of the following situations:  
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to P or N.  
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when  
starting off forward on an upward incline or from R when starting off back-  
ward on an upward incline.  
●The accelerator pedal is depressed.  
●The parking brake is engaged.  
●Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.  
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■Operating conditions of emergency brake signal  
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will  
operate:  
●The emergency flashers are off.  
●Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).  
●The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge  
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.  
■Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal  
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:  
●The emergency flashers are turned on.  
●The brake pedal is released.  
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-  
ing operation.  
WARNING  
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■The ABS does not operate effectively when  
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as  
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).  
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.  
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-  
mal conditions  
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always  
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the  
following situations:  
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads  
●When driving with tire chains  
●When driving over bumps in the road  
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces  
■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.  
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be  
lost.  
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WARNING  
■Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when  
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may  
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.  
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the  
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use  
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may  
lead to an accident.  
■When the VSC is activated  
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may  
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.  
■When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off  
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-  
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving  
force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.  
■Replacing tires  
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and  
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the  
recommended tire inflation pressure level.  
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires  
are installed on the vehicle.  
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified  
and equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or  
wheels.  
■Handling of tires and the suspension  
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect  
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.  
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Winter driving tips  
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before  
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-  
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.  
Preparation for winter  
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-  
tures.  
• Engine oil  
• Engine coolant  
• Washer fluid  
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.  
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire  
chains for the front tires.  
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Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match  
the size of the tires.  
Before driving the vehicle  
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:  
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.  
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away  
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.  
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,  
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in  
front of the windshield.  
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-  
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the  
tires or on the brakes.  
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before  
getting in the vehicle.  
When driving the vehicle  
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and  
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-  
ditions.  
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When parking the vehicle  
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or 1 or R  
(manual transmission) without setting the parking brake. The parking  
brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary,  
block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.  
Selecting tire chains (except 225/45R17 tires)  
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.  
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.  
Side chain:  
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter  
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10 mm (0.39 in.) in width  
2
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length  
3
Cross chain:  
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter  
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14 mm (0.55 in.) in width  
5
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length  
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Regulations on the use of tire chains  
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-  
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing  
chains.  
■225/45R17 tires  
Tire chains cannot be installed on 225/45R17 tires.  
■Tire chain installation  
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:  
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.  
●Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.  
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after  
driving 0.5 1.0 km (1/4 1/2 mile).  
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.  
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WARNING  
■Driving with snow tires  
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.  
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or  
serious injury.  
●Use tires of the specified size.  
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.  
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-  
ified for the snow tires being used.  
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.  
■Driving with tire chains  
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.  
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,  
and may cause death or serious injury.  
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being  
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.  
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●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.  
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting  
operations that cause sudden engine braking.  
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-  
trol is maintained.  
NOTICE  
■Repairing or replacing snow tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warn-  
ing system)  
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-  
mate tire retailers.  
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-  
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.  
■Fitting tire chains (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)  
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly  
when tire chains are fitted.  
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