2013-2018 Toyota Avalon 4 Door Driving User Manual
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Driving for Your Toyota Avalon 4 Door Fourth Generation (2013-2018)

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Driving  
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4-1. Before driving  
4-5. Using the driving  
support systems  
Driving the vehicle............. 144  
Cargo and luggage ........... 154  
Vehicle load limits ............. 157  
Trailer towing..................... 158  
Dinghy towing ................... 159  
4-2. Driving procedures  
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 190  
PCS  
(Pre-Collision  
System)........................... 198  
LDA  
(Lane Departure Alert  
with steering control)....... 211  
Engine (ignition)  
switch.............................. 160  
Dynamic radar cruise  
control............................. 222  
Automatic  
transmission.................... 165  
Cruise control.................... 235  
Turn signal lever................ 171  
Parking brake.................... 172  
BSM  
(Blind Spot Monitor)........ 239  
4-3. Operating the lights and  
wipers  
• The Blind Spot  
Monitor function ............ 241  
Headlight switch................ 173  
Automatic High Beam ....... 176  
• The Rear Cross  
Traffic Alert  
function ......................... 245  
Windshield wipers and  
washer ............................ 180  
Driving mode select  
switches.......................... 248  
4-4. Refueling  
Driving assist systems ...... 250  
Opening the fuel  
tank cap .......................... 186  
4-6. Driving tips  
Winter driving tips ............. 255  
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Driving the vehicle  
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe  
driving:  
Starting the engine  
→P. 160  
Driving  
1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 165)  
2
Release the parking brake. (→P. 172)  
3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-  
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.  
Stopping  
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal until the vehicle  
comes to a stop.  
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. 165)  
Parking the vehicle  
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.  
2
Set the parking brake (→P. 172), and shift the shift lever to P  
(→P. 165).  
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.  
3
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.  
4
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your  
person.  
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Starting off on a steep uphill  
1
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.  
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.  
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3
Release the parking brake.  
■Driving in the rain  
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-  
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.  
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-  
cially slippery.  
●Refrain from driving at high speeds in the rain, as there may be a layer of  
water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and  
brakes from operating properly.  
■Engine speed while driving  
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.  
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to  
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.  
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●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill  
●When the accelerator pedal is released  
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■Breaking in your new Toyota  
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-  
mended:  
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):  
Avoid sudden stops.  
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):  
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.  
• Avoid sudden acceleration.  
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.  
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.  
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system  
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake  
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the  
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-  
form the bedding down operation.  
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country  
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability  
of the correct fuel. (→P. 433)  
WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■When starting the vehicle  
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.  
●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.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■When driving the vehicle  
●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. 381  
●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. 165)  
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or  
outside rear view mirrors while driving.  
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Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.  
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body  
are not outside the vehicle.  
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-  
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-  
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire  
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer  
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability  
tires or not before driving at such speeds.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■When driving on slippery road surfaces  
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and  
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.  
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine  
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.  
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make  
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent  
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet  
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.  
■When shifting the shift lever  
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-  
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.  
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering  
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.  
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle  
control.  
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle  
control.  
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving  
backward.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle  
control.  
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the  
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is  
selected.  
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.  
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected  
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in  
death or serious injury.  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-  
tors)  
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon  
as possible.  
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.  
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads  
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.  
■When the vehicle is stopped  
●Do not race the engine.  
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate  
suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.  
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep  
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the  
parking brake as necessary.  
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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.  
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine  
and lock the vehicle.  
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.  
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not  
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.  
●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 power brake assist function 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.  
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NOTICE  
■When driving the vehicle  
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during  
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.  
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake  
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.  
■When parking the vehicle  
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so  
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if  
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.  
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts  
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for  
an extended period of time.  
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.  
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid  
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.  
■If you get a flat tire while driving  
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering  
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-  
cle.  
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.  
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.  
●The vehicle will behave abnormally.  
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (→P. 397)  
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NOTICE  
■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  
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be  
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:  
●Brake function  
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-  
mission, etc.  
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-  
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.  
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4-1. Before driving  
Cargo and luggage  
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-  
tions, cargo capacity and load:  
Capacity and distribution  
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.  
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)  
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —  
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and  
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s  
placard.  
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that  
will be riding in your vehicle.  
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from  
XXX kg or XXX lbs.  
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-  
gage load capacity.  
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be  
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available  
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) =  
650 lbs.)  
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded  
on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available  
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.  
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be  
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how  
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your  
vehicle.  
(→P. 157)  
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your  
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.  
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Calculation formula for on your vehicle  
Cargo capacity  
1
Total load capacity  
2
(vehicle capacity weight)  
(→P. 424)  
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in  
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)  
of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity  
will be C lb. (kg) as follows:  
B*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)  
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*1: A = Weight of people  
*2: B = Total load capacity  
*3: C = Available cargo and luggage load  
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D  
lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E  
lb. (kg) as follows:  
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)  
*4: D = Additional weight of people  
*5: E = Available cargo and luggage load  
As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants  
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount  
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In  
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an  
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus  
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on  
your vehicle.  
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WARNING  
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk  
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:  
●Receptacles containing gasoline  
●Aerosol cans  
■Storage precautions  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,  
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or  
passengers, possibly causing an accident.  
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.  
●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 package tray  
• On the instrument panel  
• On the dashboard  
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.  
■Capacity and distribution  
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle  
weight rating.  
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less  
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper  
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which  
may cause death or serious injury.  
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Vehicle load limits  
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,  
towing capacity and cargo capacity.  
◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 424)  
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo  
and luggage.  
◆ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)  
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose  
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.  
◆ Towing capacity  
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Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.  
◆ Cargo capacity  
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight  
and the number of occupants.  
■Total load capacity and seating capacity  
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.  
(→P. 352)  
WARNING  
■Overloading the vehicle  
Do not overload the vehicle.  
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering  
and braking ability, resulting in an accident.  
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Trailer towing  
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.  
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch  
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-  
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the  
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.  
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Dinghy towing  
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels  
on the ground) behind a motor home.  
NOTICE  
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■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle  
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.  
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Engine (ignition) switch  
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.  
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
Messages indicating how to start the engine and how to turn to ACCES-  
SORY mode will be displayed alternately on the multi-information display.  
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Press the engine switch shortly  
and firmly.  
When operating the engine switch,  
one short, firm press is enough. It  
is not necessary to press and hold  
the switch.  
The engine will crank until it starts  
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever  
is less.  
Continue depressing the brake  
pedal until the engine is completely  
started.  
The engine can be started from  
any engine switch mode.  
Stopping the engine  
1
Stop the vehicle.  
2
Set the parking brake (→P. 172), and shift the shift lever to P.  
3
Press the engine switch.  
Driving-related data will be displayed on the multi-information display.  
(→P. 87)  
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Changing engine switch modes  
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake  
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)  
Off*  
The emergency flashers can be  
used.  
The multi-information display will  
not be displayed.  
ACCESSORY mode  
Some electrical components such  
as the audio system can be used.  
A message indicating how to start  
the engine will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
IGNITION ON mode  
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All electrical components can be  
used.  
*: 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.  
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other  
than P  
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, a  
message indicating to shift the shift lever to P will be displayed on the  
multi-information display. At this time, the engine switch will not be  
turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the  
following procedure to turn the switch off:  
1
Check that the parking brake is set.  
2
Shift the shift lever to P.  
3
Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-information  
display and then press the engine switch once.  
4
Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is  
turned off.  
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■Auto power off function  
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-  
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the  
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this  
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle  
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-  
ods of time when the engine is not running.  
■Electronic key battery depletion  
→P. 94  
■Conditions affecting operation  
→P. 114  
■Notes for the entry function  
→P. 115  
■If the engine does not start  
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 68)  
Contact your Toyota dealer.  
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the  
shift lever is displaced out of P.  
■Steering lock  
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the  
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the  
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.  
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■When the steering lock cannot be released  
A message informing the driver that the  
steering wheel is locked will be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press  
the engine switch while turning the steer-  
ing wheel left and right.  
■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 a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-  
played on the multi-information display  
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer immediately.  
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■If the electronic key battery is depleted  
→P. 360  
■Operation of the engine switch  
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may  
not change or the engine may not start.  
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine  
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine  
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.  
■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting  
→P. 411  
■Customization  
The time elapsed before the engine switch related messages on the multi-  
information display turn off can be changed.  
(Customizable features: →P. 449)  
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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. 381)  
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.  
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.  
●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If  
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will  
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-  
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.  
■When starting the engine  
●Do not race a cold engine.  
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-  
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch  
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,  
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact  
your Toyota dealer immediately.  
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Automatic transmission  
Shifting the shift lever  
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the  
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.  
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When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the  
vehicle is completely stopped.  
Shift position purpose  
Shift position  
Objective or function  
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine  
Reversing  
P
R
N
D
S
Neutral  
Normal driving*1  
S mode driving*2 (→P. 166)  
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D  
position for normal driving.  
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible  
gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents upshifting above  
the selected range.  
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Changing shift ranges in S mode  
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift  
switches can be operated as follows:  
Shift lever  
Paddle shift switches  
Upshifting  
Downshifting  
1
2
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “4” or “5”  
according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set  
to “3” if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D posi-  
tion. (→P. 168)  
■ Shift ranges and their functions  
● The vehicle is allowed to shift up and down to provide the most  
suitable gear selection based on your driving situation. (e.g. S4:  
1 to 4 or, 4 to 1)  
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.  
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than  
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.  
● You can choose the gear range you want for different levels of  
acceleration. (e.g. uphill, sporty driving, etc.)  
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Selecting shift ranges in the D position  
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle  
shift switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the “-”  
and “+” paddle shift switches. Changing the shift range allows restric-  
tion of the highest gear, preventing upshifting and enabling the level of  
engine braking force to be selected.  
Upshifting  
1
Downshifting  
2
The selected shift range, from “1”  
to “5”, or D will be displayed in the  
meter.  
To return to normal D position  
driving, the “+” paddle shift switch  
must be held down for a period of  
time.  
4
When a shift range higher than “5” is selected, the shift range will  
return to the normal D position.  
When the vehicle comes to a stop, the shift range will return to the  
normal D position.  
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■S mode  
●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets  
the shift range to “6”.  
●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically  
occur.  
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-  
cally shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.  
■AI-SHIFT  
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver input and  
the driving situation.  
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.  
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func-  
tion.)  
■When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated  
When downshifting to 5 or 4 by shifting the shift lever to the S position or pad-  
dle shifting, cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled.  
(→P. 222, 235)  
■Shift lock system  
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift  
lever in starting.  
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in ON  
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.  
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■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P  
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.  
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may  
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer immediately.  
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that  
the shift lever can be shifted.  
Releasing the shift lock:  
1
Set the parking brake.  
2
3
4
Turn the engine switch is off.  
Depress the brake pedal.  
Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-  
driver or equivalent tool.  
To prevent damage to the cover, cover  
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.  
4
5
Press the shift lock override button.  
The shift lever can be shifted while the  
button is pressed.  
■If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed  
even after shifting the shift lever to S  
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have  
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when  
the shift lever is in D.)  
■Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)  
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 switches are operated. (A  
buzzer will sound twice.)  
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WARNING  
■When driving on slippery road surfaces  
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.  
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,  
resulting in an accident.  
■To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock  
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking  
brake and depress the brake pedal.  
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal  
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted  
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
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Turn signal lever  
Operating instructions  
The lever will return to its original position after operation.  
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)  
4
The left hand signals will flash 3  
times.  
Left turn  
4
■Turn signals can be operated when  
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.  
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual  
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned  
out.  
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-  
formed  
Operate the lever again.  
■To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change  
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.  
■When the lever is pushed and held partway  
The turn signals will keep flashing until the lever is released.  
■Customization  
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be  
changed. (Customizable feature →P. 449)  
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Parking brake  
To set the parking brake, fully  
depress the parking brake pedal  
with your left foot while depress-  
ing the brake pedal with your right  
foot.  
U.S.A. Canada  
(Depressing the pedal again  
releases the parking brake.)  
■Parking the vehicle  
→P. 144  
■Usage in winter time  
→P. 256  
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:  
The headlights, parking  
1
lights, daytime running  
lights (→P. 174) and so  
on turn on and off auto-  
matically  
(when  
the  
engine switch is in IGNI-  
TION ON mode).  
4
The side marker, park-  
ing, tail, license plate,  
daytime running lights  
(→P. 174) and instru-  
ment panel lights turn  
on.  
2
The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day-  
time running lights) turn on.  
*1 The daytime running lights turn off.  
3
4
*2 The daytime running lights turn on. (→P. 174)  
*1: For the U.S.A.  
*2: For Canada  
Turning on the high beam headlights  
With the headlights on, push  
1
the lever away from you to turn  
on the high beams.  
Pull the lever toward you to the  
center position to turn the high  
beams off.  
Pull the lever toward you and  
2
release it to flash the high  
beams once.  
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.  
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■Daytime running light system (vehicles with halogen headlights)  
●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 “AUTO” position. (Illuminate dimmer than the headlight high beam.)  
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.  
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the  
switch.  
●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system  
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve  
fuel economy.  
■Headlight control sensor  
The sensor may not function properly if an  
object is placed on the sensor, or anything  
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the  
windshield.  
Doing so interferes with the sensor  
detecting the level of ambient light and  
may cause the automatic headlight sys-  
tem to malfunction.  
■Automatic light off system  
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-  
onds after the engine switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the  
doors and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if  
key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)  
on the  
●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the  
engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.  
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or  
turn the light switch off once and then back to  
or  
.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off  
after 20 minutes.  
■Light reminder buzzer  
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 (if equipped)  
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.  
■Customization  
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.  
(Customizable features: →P. 449)  
NOTICE  
■To prevent battery discharge  
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not  
running.  
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Automatic High Beam∗  
The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to  
assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles  
ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as  
necessary.  
WARNING  
■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam  
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to  
observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if  
necessary.  
■To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system  
Do not overload the vehicle.  
Activating the Automatic High Beam system  
1
Put the headlight switch in the  
“AUTO” position.  
2
Push the lever away from you.  
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 the original  
position.  
The Automatic High Beam indi-  
cator will turn off.  
Push the lever away from you to  
activate the Automatic High  
Beam system again.  
■ Switching to high beam  
Turn the light switch to  
position.  
The Automatic High Beam indi-  
cator will turn off and the high  
beam indicator will turn on.  
4
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■High beam automatic turning on or off conditions  
●When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-  
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):  
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).  
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.  
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.  
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.  
●If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automat-  
ically turned off:  
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).  
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.  
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights turned on.  
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.  
■Camera sensor detection information  
●The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-  
tions:  
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve  
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle  
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road  
dividers or roadside trees  
• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on 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 inside rear view mirror or camera sensor is deformed or dirty.  
• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.  
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights  
or fog lights.  
• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are  
changing color, or have 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.).  
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• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding  
road.  
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or  
a mirror.  
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a  
truck.  
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.  
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.  
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in  
an abnormal manner.  
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-  
tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.  
■If the Automatic High Beam indicator flashes  
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.  
■Customization  
The automatic high beam can be deactivated.  
(Customizable feature: →P. 449)  
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Windshield wipers and washer  
Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)  
Type A  
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when  
is selected).  
Intermittent windshield  
1
wiper operation  
Low speed windshield  
2
wiper operation  
High speed windshield  
3
wiper operation  
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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Type B  
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when  
is selected).  
Intermittent windshield  
1
wiper operation  
Low speed windshield  
2
wiper operation  
High speed windshield  
3
wiper operation  
Temporary operation  
4
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  
■ Washer/wiper dual operation  
Wipers will automatically oper-  
ate a couple of times after the  
washer squirts.  
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Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)  
Type A  
With “AUTO” 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 sensitivity  
5
Decreases the sensitivity  
6
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Type B  
With “AUTO” 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
4
When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as  
follows by turning the switch ring.  
Increases the sensitivity  
5
Decreases the sensitivity  
6
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■ Washer/wiper dual operation  
Wipers will automatically oper-  
ate a couple of times after the  
washer squirts.  
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when  
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.  
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing  
windshield wipers)  
With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be  
switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle  
is stationary.  
■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 is turned to AUTO mode while the engine switch is in IGNITION  
ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti-  
vated.  
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or  
14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,  
operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.  
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays  
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the  
windshield washer fluid reservoir.  
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WARNING  
■Caution regarding the use of 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 fin-  
gers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.  
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid  
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes  
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This  
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.  
NOTICE  
■When the windshield is dry  
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.  
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle  
4
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled  
toward you and held continually.  
■When a nozzle becomes blocked  
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.  
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.  
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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. 433  
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline  
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that  
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.  
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WARNING  
■When refueling the vehicle  
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do  
so may result in death or serious injury.  
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an  
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to  
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from  
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.  
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.  
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.  
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot  
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.  
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their  
body to come close to an open fuel tank.  
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.  
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.  
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●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.  
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.  
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically  
charged.  
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition  
hazard.  
■When refueling  
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel  
tank:  
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.  
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.  
●Do not top off the fuel tank.  
NOTICE  
■Refueling  
Do not spill fuel during refueling.  
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control  
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the  
vehicle’s painted surface.  
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Opening the fuel tank cap  
1
With the doors unlocked, press  
the center of the rear edge of  
the fuel filler door.  
Push until you hear a click and take  
your hand away to slightly open the  
fuel filler door. Then open the door  
fully by hand.  
2
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to  
remove it and hang it on the  
back of the fuel filler door.  
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened  
Remove the cover inside the trunk and  
pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler door.  
Then press the center of the rear edge of  
the fuel filler door to open it.  
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Closing the fuel tank cap  
1
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.  
2
Close the fuel filler door, and  
press the center of the rear  
edge of the fuel filler door until  
you hear a click.  
When you lock the doors, the fuel  
filler door will lock also.  
4
■Fuel filler door lock condition  
The fuel filler door may not be locked even when the vehicle’s doors are  
locked in the following conditions:  
●When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle  
●When the automatic door locking system is operated (→P. 100)  
●When the fuel filler door is closed after the vehicle’s doors are locked  
WARNING  
■When replacing the fuel tank cap  
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your  
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in  
death or serious injury.  
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Toyota Safety Sense P∗  
The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist  
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-  
rience:  
◆ PCS (Pre-Collision System)  
→P. 198  
◆ LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)  
→P. 211  
◆ Automatic High Beam  
→P. 176  
◆ Dynamic radar cruise control  
→P. 222  
WARNING  
■Toyota Safety Sense P  
The Toyota Safety Sense P is designed to operate under the assumption  
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to  
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in  
normal driving conditions.  
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-  
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The  
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle's surround-  
ings and driving safely.  
∗: If equipped  
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Vehicle data recordings  
The pre-collision system is equipped with a sophisticated computer  
that will record certain data, such as:  
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or  
brake pedal  
• How fast the vehicle was traveling  
• Operation status of the pre-collision system functions  
• Information (such as the distance and relative speed between your  
vehicle and the vehicle ahead or other objects)  
• Images from the camera sensor (available only when the pre-colli-  
sion braking function or the pre-collision brake assist function was  
operating)  
The pre-collision system does not record conversations, sounds or  
images of the inside of the vehicle.  
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● Data usage  
Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose  
malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve  
quality.  
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:  
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the  
lessee if the vehicle is leased  
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a  
government agency  
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit  
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific  
vehicle or vehicle owner  
● Recorded images can be erased using a specialized device.  
The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the func-  
tion is disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates  
will not be available.  
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Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windshield,  
detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.  
Radar sensor  
Camera sensor  
1
2
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WARNING  
■To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor  
Observe the following precautions.  
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to  
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Keep the radar sensor and front grille emblem clean at all times.  
Front grille emblem  
1
Radar sensor  
2
If the front of the radar sensor or the  
front or back of the front grille emblem  
is dirty or covered with water droplets,  
snow, etc., clean it.  
Clean the radar sensor and front grille  
emblem with a soft cloth so you do not  
mark or damage them.  
4
●Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers) or  
other items to the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding area.  
●Do not subject the radar sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.  
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been subjected to a  
strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.  
●Do not disassemble the radar sensor.  
●Do not modify or paint the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding  
area.  
●If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper needs to be removed and  
installed, or replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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WARNING  
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor  
Observe the following precautions.  
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to  
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.  
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,  
snow, etc., clear the windshield.  
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-  
sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from  
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.  
• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed  
is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.  
●Do not install an antenna or attach stick-  
ers (including transparent stickers) or  
other items to the area of the windshield  
in front of the camera sensor (shaded  
area in the illustration).  
●If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or  
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove  
the fog, condensation or ice. (→P. 264)  
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-  
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the  
wiper insert or wiper blade.  
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Toy-  
ota dealer.  
●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.  
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.  
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.  
●Do not get the camera sensor wet.  
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.  
●Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.  
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to  
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.  
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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WARNING  
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.  
●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or  
remove it.  
●Do not disassemble the camera sensor.  
●Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric  
waves near the camera sensor.  
●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor  
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.  
●Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the  
hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.  
●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure  
that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.  
●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.  
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■Certification  
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PCS (Pre-Collision System)∗  
The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and camera sen-  
sor to detect vehicles and pedestrians*1 in front of your vehicle.  
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal col-  
lision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to  
urge the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake  
pressure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the  
system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with  
a vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are auto-  
matically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the  
impact of the collision.  
The pre-collision system can be disabled/enabled and the warning  
timing can be changed. (→P. 202)  
*1: Depending on the region in which the vehicle was sold, the pedestrian  
detection function may not be available. See the following table for  
details.  
Countries/areas  
Function availability  
Regions  
U.S. mainland, Canada, The pedestrian detection  
Region A  
Hawaii  
function is available  
The pedestrian detection  
function is not available  
Guam, Saipan, Puerto Rico  
Region B  
∗: If equipped  
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◆ Pre-collision warning  
When the system determines  
that the possibility of a frontal  
collision is high, a buzzer will  
sound and a warning message  
will be displayed on the multi-  
information display to urge the  
driver to take evasive action.  
◆ Pre-collision brake assist  
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-  
sion is high, the system applies greater braking force in relation to  
how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.  
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◆ Pre-collision braking  
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-  
sion is high, the system warns the driver. If the system determines  
that the possibility of a frontal collision is extremely high, the brakes  
are automatically applied to help avoid the collision or reduce the  
collision speed.  
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WARNING  
■Limitations of the pre-collision system  
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking  
care to observe your surroundings.  
Do not use the pre-collision system instead of normal braking operations  
under any circumstances. This system will not prevent collisions or lessen  
collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not overly rely on this sys-  
tem. Failure to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
●Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision or help reduce  
the impact of the collision, its effectiveness may change according to vari-  
ous conditions, therefore the system may not always be able to achieve  
the same level of performance.  
Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system  
and always drive carefully.  
• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-  
sibility of a collision: →P. 205  
• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: →P. 207  
●Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as  
the system may not operate properly, possibly leading to an accident.  
■Pre-collision braking  
●When the pre-collision braking function is operating, a large amount of  
braking force will be applied.  
●If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision braking func-  
tion, the pre-collision braking function operation will be canceled after  
approximately 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.  
●The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain operations are  
performed by the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being depressed  
strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine  
that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly prevent the pre-colli-  
sion braking function from operating.  
●In some situations, while the pre-collision braking function is operating,  
operation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is  
depressed strongly or the steering wheel is turned and the system deter-  
mines that the driver is taking evasive action.  
●If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the  
driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of  
the pre-collision braking function.  
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WARNING  
■When to disable the pre-collision system  
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-  
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:  
●When the vehicle is being towed  
●When your vehicle is towing another vehicle  
●When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of  
transportation  
●When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires  
are allowed to rotate freely  
●When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-  
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-  
ancer  
●When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to  
an accident or other reasons  
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●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-  
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning  
●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road  
●When the tires are not properly inflated  
●When the tires are very worn  
●When tires of a size other than specified are installed  
●When tire chains are installed  
●When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used  
●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or cam-  
era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle  
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Changing settings of the pre-collision system  
■ Disabling the pre-collision 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 system is enabled each  
time the engine switch is turned  
to IGNITION ON mode.  
■ Changing the pre-collision 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 follows.  
The operation timing setting is  
retained when the engine switch  
is turned off.  
Far  
1
The warning will begin to oper-  
ate earlier than with the default  
timing.  
Middle  
2
This is the default setting.  
Near  
3
The warning will begin to operate later than with the default timing.  
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■Operational conditions  
Availability of the pedestrian detection function depends on the region in  
which the vehicle was sold. (For specific countries/areas: →P. 198)  
Read the following for details:  
Region A  
(The pedestrian detection function is available)  
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-  
sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high.  
Each function is operational at the following speeds:  
●Pre-collision warning:  
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).  
(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and  
50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian  
ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.  
●Pre-collision brake assist:  
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• Vehicle speed is between approximately 19 and 110 mph (30 and 180 km/h).  
(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 19 and  
50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian  
ahead is approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.  
●Pre-collision braking:  
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).  
(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and  
50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian  
ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.  
The system may not operate in the following situations:  
●If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the  
vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time  
●If the shift lever is in R  
●If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be opera-  
tional)  
●If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated  
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Region B  
(The pedestrian detection function is not available)  
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-  
sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle is high.  
Each function is operational at the following speeds:  
●Pre-collision warning:  
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 10 and 110 mph (15 and 180 km/h).  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is  
approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.  
●Pre-collision brake assist:  
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 19 and 110 mph (30 and 180 km/h).  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is  
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.  
●Pre-collision braking:  
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 10 and 110 mph (15 and 180 km/h).  
• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is  
approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.  
The system may not operate in the following situations:  
●If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the  
vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time  
●If the shift lever is in R  
●If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be opera-  
tional)  
●If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated  
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■Pedestrian detection function*2  
The pre-collision system detects pedestri-  
ans based on the size, profile, and motion  
of a detected object. However, a pedes-  
trian may not be detected depending on  
the surrounding brightness and the  
motion, posture, and angle of the  
detected object, preventing the system  
from operating properly. (→P. 209)  
*2: For countries/areas specified as Region B (→P. 198), the pedestrian detec-  
tion function may not be available.  
■Cancelation of the pre-collision braking  
If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-  
ating, it will be canceled:  
●The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.  
●The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.  
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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 or pedestrian*2  
• When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle  
• When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes  
• When overtaking a preceding vehicle  
that is making a left/right turn  
• When passing a vehicle in an oncom-  
ing lane that is stopped to make a  
right/left turn  
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• 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 vehicle ahead  
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-  
face is uneven or undulating  
• When approaching objects on the roadside, such as guardrails, utility  
poles, trees, or walls  
• When there is a vehicle, pedes-  
trian*2, or object by the roadside at  
the entrance of a curve  
• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a  
tunnel or on an iron bridge  
• When there is a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a  
protrusion on the road surface or roadside  
• When  
a
crossing  
pedestrian  
approaches very close to the vehi-  
cle*2  
• When passing through a place with a  
low structure above the road (low ceil-  
ing, traffic sign, etc.)  
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• When passing under an object (bill-  
board, etc.) at the top of an uphill road  
• When rapidly closing on an electric toll gate barrier, parking area barrier,  
or other barrier that opens and closes  
• When using an automatic car wash  
• When driving through or under  
objects that may contact the vehicle,  
such as thick grass, tree branches, or  
a banner  
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• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead  
• When driving through steam or smoke  
• When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be mis-  
taken for a vehicle or pedestrian*2  
• When driving near an object that reflects radio waves, such as a large  
truck or guardrail  
• When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric power plant,  
or other location where strong radio waves or electrical noise may be  
present  
*2: For countries/areas specified as Region B (→P. 198), the pedestrian  
detection function may not be available.  
■Situations in which the system may not operate properly  
●In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by  
the radar sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating  
properly:  
• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle  
• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicycle  
• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle  
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck  
• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear  
end, such as a low bed trailer  
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• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper  
• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high  
ground clearance  
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car  
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead  
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle  
• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,  
acceleration or deceleration)  
• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle  
• When a vehicle ahead is not directly  
in front of your vehicle  
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a  
sandstorm  
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead  
• When driving through steam or smoke  
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-  
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel  
• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming  
traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor  
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at  
night or in a tunnel  
• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain  
amount of time  
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/  
right turn  
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve  
• If your vehicle is skidding  
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• If the front of the vehicle is raised or  
lowered  
• If the wheels are misaligned  
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor  
• The vehicle is wobbling.  
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.  
• When driving on a hill  
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned  
●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.)  
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• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-  
face  
●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar  
sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating prop-  
erly*2:  
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approx-  
imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)  
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), mak-  
ing their silhouette obscure  
• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc.,  
hiding part of their body  
• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting  
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehi-  
cle  
• Groups of pedestrians which are close together  
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright  
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel  
• Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or  
brightness as their surroundings  
• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects  
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• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.)  
on the road  
• Pedestrians who are walking fast  
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly  
• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object  
• Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside  
rear view mirror, etc.)  
*2: For countries/areas specified as Region B (→P. 198), the pedestrian  
detection function may not be available.  
■If the PCS warning light flashes and a warning message is displayed on  
the multi-information display  
The pre-collision system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a  
malfunction in the system.  
●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will  
disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating  
conditions return:  
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-  
sor is hot, such as in the sun  
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-  
sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment  
• When the radar sensor or front grille emblem is dirty or covered with  
snow, etc.  
• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a  
sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor  
●If the PCS warning light continues to flash or the warning message does not  
disappear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected  
by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
■If VSC is disabled  
●If VSC is disabled (→P. 252), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision  
braking functions are also disabled.  
●The PCS warning light will turn on and “Pre-Collision Brake is Disabled Due  
to VSC OFF” will be displayed on the multi-information display.  
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering  
control)∗  
Summary of functions  
When driving on highways and freeways with white (yellow) lines, this  
function alerts the driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane  
and provides assistance by operating the steering wheel to keep the  
vehicle in its lane.  
The LDA system recognizes visi-  
ble white (yellow) lines with the  
camera sensor on the upper por-  
tion of the front windshield.  
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Functions included in LDA system  
◆ Lane departure alert function  
When the system determines  
that the vehicle might depart  
from its lane, a warning is dis-  
played on the multi-information  
display and the warning buzzer  
sounds to alert the driver.  
When the warning buzzer  
sounds, check the surrounding  
road situation and carefully  
operate the steering wheel to  
move the vehicle back to the  
center within the white (yellow)  
lines.  
◆ Steering control function  
When the system determines  
that the vehicle might depart  
from its lane, the system pro-  
vides assistance as necessary  
by operating the steering wheel  
in small amounts for a short  
period of time to keep the vehi-  
cle in its lane.  
If the system detects that the  
steering wheel has not been  
operated for a fixed amount of  
time or the steering wheel is not  
being firmly gripped, a warning  
is displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display and the warning  
buzzer sounds.  
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◆ Vehicle sway warning  
When the vehicle is swaying or  
appears as if it may depart from  
its lane multiple times, the  
warning buzzer sounds and a  
message is displayed on the  
multi-information display to alert  
the driver.  
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WARNING  
■Before using LDA system  
Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. 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 driv-  
ing operations and pay careful attention may lead to an accident, resulting  
in death or serious injury.  
■To avoid operating LDA by mistake  
When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.  
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WARNING  
■Situations unsuitable for LDA  
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.  
The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc., are equipped.  
●When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-  
sure is low.  
●Tires which differ by structure, manufacturer, brand or tread pattern are  
used.  
●Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are  
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).  
●Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.  
●White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.  
●Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc., are present due to  
road repair.  
●Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction  
work.  
●Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,  
fallen snow, freezing, etc.  
●Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.  
●Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.  
●Vehicle is towing a trailer or another vehicle.  
■Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by  
mistake  
●Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc., on the surface of the  
lights.  
●Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be  
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.  
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a  
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).  
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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Turning 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.  
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Indications on multi-information display  
LDA indicator  
1
The illumination condition of the  
indicator informs the driver of  
the system operation status.  
Illuminated in white:  
LDA system is operating.  
Illuminated in green:  
Steering wheel assistance of the  
steering control function is operat-  
ing.  
Flashing in amber:  
Lane departure alert function is  
operating.  
Operation display of steering wheel operation support  
2
Indicates that steering wheel assistance of the steering control  
function is operating.  
Lane departure alert function display  
3
Displayed when the multi-information display is switched to the  
driving assist system information screen.  
Inside of displayed white lines Inside of displayed white lines  
is white  
is black  
Indicates that the system is recog- Indicates that the system is not  
nizing white (yellow) lines. When able to recognize white (yellow)  
the vehicle departs from its lane, lines or is temporarily canceled.  
the white line displayed on the  
side the vehicle departs from  
flashes amber.  
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■Operation conditions of each function  
●Lane departure alert function  
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
• LDA is turned on.  
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.  
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.  
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.  
• Turn signal lever is not operated.  
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius  
of more than approximately 492 ft. (150 m).  
• No system malfunctions are detected. (→P. 220)  
●Steering control function  
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-  
tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.  
• Setting for “  
Steering Assist” in “Settings” of the multi-information dis-  
play is set to “On”. (→P. 85)  
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.  
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for  
changing lanes.  
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• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.  
• When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF  
switch.  
●Vehicle sway warning  
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
• Setting for “  
Alert” in “Settings” of the multi-information display is set to  
“On”. (→P. 85)  
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.  
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.  
• No system malfunctions are detected. (→P. 220)  
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■Temporary cancellation of functions  
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. 217)  
■Steering control function  
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane departure situation, road conditions,  
etc., the operation of the functions may not be recognized or the functions  
may not operate.  
■Lane departure alert function  
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio play-  
back, etc.  
■Hands off steering wheel alert  
When the system determines that the driver has removed their hands from  
the steering wheel while the steering control function is operating, a warning  
message is displayed on the multi-information display and the buzzer  
sounds.  
■White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road  
The LDA system will not operate for the side on which white (yellow) lines  
could not be recognized.  
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■Conditions in which functions may not operate properly  
In the following situations, the camera sensor may not detect white (yellow)  
lines and various functions may not operate normally.  
●There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the white  
(yellow) lines.  
●The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as in front  
of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.  
●The white (yellow) lines are cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement  
marker” or stones are present.  
●The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand,  
etc.  
●The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.  
●The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than  
lines that are white).  
●The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.  
●The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.  
●The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light, etc.  
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●The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,  
such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.  
●Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc., enters the  
camera.  
●The vehicle is driven where the road diverges, merges, etc.  
●The vehicle is driven on a slope.  
●The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.  
●The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.  
●The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.  
●The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.  
●The vehicle is extremely tilted due to carrying heavy luggage or having  
improper tire pressure.  
●The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.  
●The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions  
during driving (poor roads or road seams).  
●The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at night, or the  
beam axis has deviated.  
●The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.  
●The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.  
●Snow tires, etc., are equipped.  
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■Warning message  
If the following warning message is displayed on the multi-information display  
and the LDA indicator illuminates in amber, follow the appropriate trouble-  
shooting procedure.  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
The system may not be operating  
properly.  
“Check LDA System”  
→ Have the vehicle inspected at your  
Toyota dealer.  
Dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow,  
etc., are present on the windshield in  
front of the camera sensor.  
→ Turn the LDA system off, remove  
any dirt, rain, condensation, ice,  
snow, etc., from the windshield, and  
then turn the LDA system back on.  
“Forward Camera  
System  
Unavailable  
Clean Windshield”  
The LDA system is temporarily can-  
celed because the operating condi-  
tions  
of  
the  
camera  
sensor  
(temperature, etc.) are not met.  
“Forward Camera  
System  
→ The LDA system can be operated  
when the operating conditions of  
the camera sensor (temperature,  
etc.) are met. Turn the LDA system  
off, wait for a while, and then turn  
the LDA system back on.  
Unavailable”  
The LDA system is temporarily can-  
celed due to a malfunction in a sensor  
other than the camera sensor.  
→ Turn the LDA system off and follow  
the appropriate troubleshooting  
procedures for other warning mes-  
sages. Afterward, drive the vehicle  
for a short time, and then turn the  
LDA system back on.  
“LDA Not Available”  
The LDA system cannot be used as  
the vehicle speed is approximately 32  
mph (50 km/h) or less.  
“LDA Unavailable Below  
Approx. 32 MPH”  
→ Drive the vehicle at approximately  
32 mph (50 km/h) or more.  
If a different warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed  
on the screen.  
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■Customization  
The following settings can be changed.  
Function  
Setting details  
Lane departure alert  
Adjust alert sensitivity  
Steering control function  
Turn steering wheel assistance on and off  
Turn function on and off  
Vehicle sway warning  
Adjust alert sensitivity  
For how to change settings, refer to P. 85.  
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Dynamic radar cruise control∗  
Summary of functions  
In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically  
accelerates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the pre-  
ceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In con-  
stant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.  
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.  
● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (→P. 225)  
● Constant speed control mode (→P. 230)  
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance but-  
1
ton  
Display  
2
Indicators  
3
Set speed  
4
Cruise control switch  
5
∗: If equipped  
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WARNING  
■Before using dynamic radar cruise control  
Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Do not rely solely on the  
system, and drive safely by always paying careful attention to your sur-  
roundings.  
The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the  
driver's burden. However, there are limitations to the assistance provided.  
Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of the preced-  
ing vehicle as detected by the system may differ from the condition  
observed by the driver. Therefore, the driver must always remain alert,  
assess the danger of each situation and drive safely. Relying on this system  
or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can lead to an acci-  
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.  
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems  
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance  
provided by the system.  
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Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Assisting the driver to measure following distance  
The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the driver in  
determining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a  
designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows care-  
less or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in  
low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention  
to the vehicle’s surroundings.  
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance  
The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following dis-  
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling  
ahead is within a set range. It is not capable of making any other type of  
judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain  
vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in  
any given situation.  
●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle  
The dynamic radar cruise control has limited capability to prevent or avoid  
a collision with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any  
danger, the driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle  
and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.  
■To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control activation  
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button  
when not in use.  
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WARNING  
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control  
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.  
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-  
dent resulting in death or serious injury.  
●Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclers, etc.  
●In heavy traffic  
●On roads with sharp bends  
●On winding roads  
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow  
●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up  
and down gradients  
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.  
●At entrances to freeways and highways  
●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-  
sors from detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)  
●When there is rain, snow, etc. on the front surface of the radar sensor or  
camera sensor  
●In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and decel-  
eration  
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often  
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Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode  
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles  
up to approximately 400 ft. (120 m) ahead, determines the current  
vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit-  
able following distance from the vehicle ahead.  
Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long  
downhill slopes.  
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Example of constant speed cruising  
1
When there are no vehicles ahead  
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-  
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-  
tance button.  
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising  
2
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed  
appears  
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically  
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is  
necessary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at  
this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle  
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.  
Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi-  
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.  
Example of acceleration  
3
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower  
than the set speed  
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then  
returns to constant speed cruising.  
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Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control  
mode)  
Press the “ON-OFF” button to  
1
activate the cruise control.  
Radar cruise control indicator will  
come on and a message will be  
displayed on the multi-information  
display.  
Press the button again to deacti-  
vate the cruise control.  
If the “ON-OFF” button is pressed  
and held for 1.5 seconds or more,  
the system turns on in constant  
speed control mode. (→P. 230)  
Accelerate or decelerate, with  
2
accelerator pedal operation, to  
the desired vehicle speed  
(above approximately 30 mph  
[50 km/h]) and push the lever  
down to set the speed.  
Cruise control “SET” indicator will  
come on.  
The vehicle speed at the moment  
the lever is released becomes the  
set speed.  
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Adjusting the set speed  
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed  
is displayed.  
Increases the speed  
1
Decreases the speed  
2
Fine adjustment: Momentarily  
move the lever in the desired  
direction.  
Large adjustment: Hold the lever  
up or down to change the speed,  
and release when the desired  
speed is reached.  
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be  
increased or decreased as follows:  
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For the U.S.A  
Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 each time  
the lever is operated  
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1 km/h  
(0.6 mph)*2 increments for as long as the lever is held  
For Canada  
Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 each time  
the lever is operated  
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)*1 or 5 km/h  
(3.1 mph)*2 increments for as long as the lever is held  
In the constant speed control mode (→P. 230), the set speed will be  
increased or decreased as follows:  
Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 each time  
the lever is operated  
Large adjustment: The speed will continue to change while the lever is  
held.  
*1: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”  
*2: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”  
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Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-  
tance control mode)  
Pressing the button changes the  
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-  
lows:  
Long  
1
Preceding  
vehicle mark  
Medium  
Short  
2
3
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is  
set automatically to long mode  
when the engine switch is turned to  
IGNITION ON mode.  
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be  
displayed.  
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
control mode)  
Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown  
correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.  
Distance options  
Long  
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
Approximately 160 ft. (50 m)  
Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)  
Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)  
Medium  
Short  
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Canceling and resuming the speed control  
Pulling the lever toward you  
cancels the speed control.  
1
The speed control is also canceled  
when  
the  
brake  
pedal  
is  
depressed.  
Pushing the lever up resumes  
the cruise control and returns  
vehicle speed to the set speed.  
2
However, cruise control does not  
resume when the vehicle speed is  
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or  
less.  
Approach warning (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)  
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When your vehicle is too close to  
a vehicle ahead, and sufficient  
automatic deceleration via the  
cruise control is not possible, the  
display will flash and the buzzer  
will sound to alert the driver. An  
example of this would be if  
another driver cuts in front of you  
while you are following a vehicle.  
Depress the brake pedal to  
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-  
vehicle distance.  
■ Warnings may not occur when  
In the following instances, warnings may not occur even when the  
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is small.  
● When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds  
your vehicle speed  
● When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow  
speed  
● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set  
● When depressing the accelerator pedal  
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Selecting constant speed control mode  
When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main-  
tain a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance.  
Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode  
does not function correctly due to a dirty radar sensor, etc.  
With the cruise control off,  
1
press and hold the “ON-OFF”  
button for 1.5 seconds or more.  
Immediately after the “ON-OFF”  
button is pressed, the radar cruise  
control indicator will come on.  
Afterwards, it switches to the cruise  
control indicator.  
Switching to constant speed con-  
trol mode is only possible when  
operating the lever with the cruise  
control off.  
Accelerate or decelerate, with  
2
accelerator pedal operation, to  
the desired vehicle speed  
(above approximately 30 mph  
[50 km/h]) and push the lever  
down to set the speed.  
Cruise control “SET” indicator will  
come on.  
The vehicle speed at the moment  
the lever is released becomes the  
set speed.  
Adjusting the speed setting: →P. 227  
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: →P. 229  
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■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when  
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.  
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift switch.  
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).  
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed  
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-  
ating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance  
control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order  
to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.  
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode  
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the fol-  
lowing situations.  
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).  
●VSC is activated.  
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.  
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●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF  
switch.  
●The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.  
●Pre-collision braking is activated.  
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any  
other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
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■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode  
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-  
tions:  
●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below  
the set vehicle speed.  
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).  
●VSC is activated.  
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.  
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF  
switch.  
●Pre-collision braking is activated.  
If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-  
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.  
■Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control  
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or  
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message  
is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the  
instructions.  
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■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead  
In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the  
brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the  
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.  
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the  
approach warning (→P. 229) may not be activated.  
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly  
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds  
●Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane  
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)  
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●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane  
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the  
detecting of the sensor  
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards  
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage  
compartment, etc.)  
●Preceding vehicle has an extremely  
high ground clearance  
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■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode  
may not function correctly  
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelera-  
tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.  
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system  
may not operate properly.  
●When the road curves or when the  
lanes are narrow  
●When steering wheel operation or your  
position in the lane is unstable  
●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly  
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Cruise control∗  
Summary of functions  
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the  
accelerator pedal.  
Display  
1
Indicators  
2
Set speed  
3
Cruise control switch  
4
4
Setting the vehicle speed  
1
Press the “ON-OFF” button to  
activate the cruise control.  
Cruise control indicator will be dis-  
played.  
Press the button again to deacti-  
vate the cruise control.  
2
Accelerate or decelerate the  
vehicle to the desired speed,  
and push the lever down to set  
the speed.  
Cruise control “SET” indicator will  
be displayed.  
The vehicle speed at the moment  
the lever is released becomes the  
set speed.  
∗: If equipped  
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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 direc-  
tion.  
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in  
the desired direction.  
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:  
• When the set speed is shown in “MPH”  
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever  
is operated.  
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased contin-  
ually until the lever is released.  
• When the set speed is shown in “km/h”  
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each time the lever  
is operated  
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased contin-  
ually 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 brakes are applied.  
Pushing the lever up resumes  
2
the constant speed control.  
Resuming is available when the  
vehicle speed is more than approx-  
imately 25 mph (40 km/h).  
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■Cruise control can be set when  
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.  
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift.  
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).  
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed  
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, 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 will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following  
situations.  
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below  
the preset vehicle speed.  
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.  
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●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).  
●VSC is activated.  
■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-  
information display  
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 your Toyota dealer.  
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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.  
●During emergency towing  
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗  
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor  
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;  
● The Blind Spot Monitor function  
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes  
● The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function  
Assists the driver when backing up  
These functions use same sensors.  
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BSM main switch  
1
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to  
on, the switch’s indicator illuminates. Common switch for Blind Spot Moni-  
tor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.  
Outside rear view mirror indicator  
2
Blind Spot Monitor function:  
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror  
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out-  
side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper-  
ated.  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:  
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is  
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.  
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function  
only)  
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When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is  
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.  
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility  
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-  
ficult to see.  
■Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing  
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises  
such as high audio volume.  
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor system  
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warn-  
ing messages will be displayed:  
●There is a malfunction with the sensors  
●The sensors have become dirty  
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the bumper.  
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low  
●The sensor voltage has become abnormal  
If a message continues to be displayed, have the vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer.  
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor system  
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.  
FCC ID: OAYSRR2A  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions:  
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
FCC WARNING  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
For vehicles sold in Canada  
Applicable law : Canada 310  
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-  
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
Frequency bands : 24.05 - 24.25GHz  
Output power : less than 20 milliwatts  
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WARNING  
■Handling the radar sensor  
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of  
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the  
Blind Spot Monitor system can function correctly.  
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding  
area on the bumper clean at all times.  
●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a strong  
impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may mal-  
function and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected. If  
the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have  
the area inspected by your Toyota dealer.  
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●Do not disassemble the sensor.  
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on  
the bumper.  
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.  
●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.  
The Blind Spot Monitor function  
The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles  
that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in  
the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of  
the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.  
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The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas  
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.  
The range of the detection area  
extends to:  
Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)  
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from the side of the vehicle  
The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the  
side of the vehicle is not in the  
detection area  
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from  
2
the rear bumper  
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for-  
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ward of the rear bumper  
WARNING  
■Cautions regarding the use of the system  
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking  
care to observe your surroundings.  
The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the  
driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the  
Blind Spot Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change  
lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or  
serious injury.  
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore  
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.  
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■The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when  
●The BSM main switch is set to on  
●Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).  
■The Blind Spot Monitor function will detect a vehicle when  
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.  
●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.  
■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a  
vehicle  
The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types  
of vehicles and/or objects:  
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*  
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction  
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*  
●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*  
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*  
*: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.  
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■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not func-  
tion correctly  
●The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol-  
lowing conditions:  
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.  
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper  
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water etc.  
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and  
the vehicle that enters the detection area  
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the  
detection area as your vehicle accelerates  
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip  
in the road etc.  
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each  
vehicle  
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far  
away from your vehicle  
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the  
same speed as your vehicle  
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and  
the vehicle that enters the detection area  
• Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on  
●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor function unnecessarily detecting a vehi-  
cle and/or object may increase under the following conditions:  
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,  
wall etc.  
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following  
vehicle  
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from  
your vehicle enters the detection area  
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-  
cle  
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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse.  
It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of  
the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehi-  
cle’s existence through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators  
and sounding a buzzer.  
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Approaching vehicles  
WARNING  
Detection areas  
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■Cautions regarding the use of the system  
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking  
care to observe your surroundings.  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replace-  
ment for careful driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even  
when using Rear Cross Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confir-  
mation of behind you and your vehicle is necessary and be sure there are  
no pedestrians, other vehicles etc. before backing up. Failure to do so could  
cause death or serious injury.  
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore  
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.  
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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection areas  
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.  
To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert  
for faster vehicles from farther away.  
Example:  
Approximate  
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Approaching vehicle  
Speed  
alert distance  
65 ft. (20 m)  
18 ft. (5.5 m)  
Fast  
18 mph (28 km/h)  
5 mph (8 km/h)  
Slow  
■The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when  
●The BSM main switch is set to on.  
●The shift lever is in R.  
●Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).  
●Approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and  
18 mph (28 km/h).  
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■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function will not  
detect a vehicle  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following  
types of vehicles and/or objects.  
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.*  
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind  
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*  
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle  
●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*  
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*  
*: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.  
■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not  
function correctly  
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the  
following conditions:  
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper  
●During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.  
●When multiple vehicles approach continuously  
●Shallow angle parking  
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●When a vehicle is approaching at high speed  
●When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.  
●Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on  
●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect  
because of obstacles  
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Driving mode select switches  
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.  
Normal mode  
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Use for normal driving.  
While in Eco drive mode or sport mode, press the switch to change the  
driving mode to normal mode.  
Eco drive mode  
2
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during  
trips that involve frequent accelerating.  
When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on  
in the instrument cluster.  
Sport mode  
3
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise  
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.  
When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in  
the instrument cluster.  
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■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode  
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the  
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (→P. 260). To improve air  
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.  
■Sport mode automatic deactivation  
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after  
driving in sport mode.  
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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  
◆ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)  
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or  
turning on slippery road surfaces  
◆ TRAC (Traction Control)  
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from  
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads  
◆ EPS (Electric Power Steering)  
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to  
turn the steering wheel  
◆ BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)  
→P. 239  
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When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating  
The slip indicator light will flash  
while the TRAC/VSC systems are  
operating.  
Disabling the TRAC system  
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may  
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing the switch to  
turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in  
order to free it.  
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To turn the TRAC system off,  
quickly press and release the  
switch.  
The “TRAC OFF” and a message  
will be shown on the multi-informa-  
tion display.  
Press the switch again to turn the  
system back on.  
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■Turning off both TRAC/VSC systems  
To turn the TRAC/VSC systems off, press and hold the switch for more than 3  
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.  
The VSC OFF and “TRAC OFF” and a message will be shown on the multi-  
information display*.  
Press the switch again to turn the systems back on.  
*: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-  
collision braking will also be disabled. The pre-collision system warning  
light will come on and the message will be shown on the multi-information  
display. (→P. 210)  
■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-  
ing that TRAC has been disabled even if the TRAC/VSC OFF switch has  
not been pressed  
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.  
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRAC  
systems  
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal  
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle  
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has  
occurred in any of these systems.  
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are  
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.  
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.  
• A motor sound may be heard 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.  
■EPS operation sound  
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be  
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.  
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems  
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-  
cally re-enabled in the following situations:  
●When the engine switch is turned off  
●If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle  
speed increases  
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will  
not occur when vehicle speed increases.  
■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.  
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WARNING  
■The ABS does not operate effectively when  
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as  
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).  
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.  
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-  
mal conditions  
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always  
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the  
following situations:  
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads  
●When driving with tire chains  
●When driving over bumps in the road  
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces  
■TRAC may not operate effectively when  
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Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-  
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.  
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be  
lost.  
■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 TRAC/VSC systems are turned off  
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-  
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving  
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.  
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WARNING  
■Replacing tires  
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and  
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the  
recommended tire inflation pressure level.  
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires  
are installed on the vehicle.  
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or  
wheels.  
■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 specified 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.  
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When driving the vehicle  
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and  
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-  
ditions.  
When parking the vehicle  
● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the  
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from  
being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking  
brake, make sure to block the wheels.  
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-  
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.  
● If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm  
that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P*.  
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any  
other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be  
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the  
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
Selecting tire chains  
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.  
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.  
Side chain:  
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter  
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0.39 in. (10 mm) in width  
2
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length  
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Cross chain:  
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter  
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0.55 in. (14 mm) in width  
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0.98 in. (25 mm) 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.  
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■Tire chain installation  
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:  
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.  
●Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.  
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after  
driving 1/4 ⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).  
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.  
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.  
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●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of  
snow tires being used.  
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.  
■Driving with tire chains  
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.  
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,  
and may cause death or serious injury.  
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being  
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.  
●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.  
●Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system:  
Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.  
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NOTICE  
■Repairing or replacing snow tires  
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-  
mate tire retailers.  
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-  
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.  
■Fitting tire chains  
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly  
when tire chains are fitted.  

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