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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:

Driving assist system

◆ PCS (Pre-Collision System)

P. 226

◆ LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)

P. 237

◆ AHB (Automatic High Beam)

P. 206

◆ Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

P. 247

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.

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Sensors

Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windshield,

detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.

Radar sensor

1

Front camera

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 the radar sensor cover clean at all times.

Radar sensor

1

Radar sensor cover

2

If the front of the radar sensor or the

front or back of the radar sensor cover

is dirty or covered with water droplets,

snow, etc., clean it.

Clean the radar sensor and radar sen-

sor cover with a soft cloth to avoid

damaging them.

●Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers) or

other items to the radar sensor, radar sensor cover or surrounding area.

●Do not subject the radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been 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 or radar sensor cover.

●In the following cases, the radar sensor must be recalibrated. Contact your

Toyota dealer for details.

• When the radar sensor or front grille are removed and installed, or

replaced

• When the front bumper is replaced

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WARNING

■To avoid malfunction of the front camera

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, the front camera 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., clean 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 front camera.

• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is

dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,

transparent stickers, etc., to the outer

side of the windshield in front of the

front camera (shaded area in the illus-

tration).

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A: From the top of the windshield to

approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the

bottom of the front camera

B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)

(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the

right and left from the center of the

front camera)

●If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or cov-

ered with condensation, or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the

fog, condensation, or ice. (P. 324)

●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-

shield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, replace the

wiper insert or wiper blade.

●Do not attach window tint to the windshield.

●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.

After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recalibrated. Con-

tact your Toyota dealer for details.

●Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.

●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.

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WARNING

●Do not dirty or damage the front camera.

When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to

contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.

●Do not change the installation position or direction of the front camera or

remove it.

●Do not disassemble the front camera.

●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front camera

(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.

●Do not attach any accessories to the hood, front grille or front bumper that

may obstruct the front camera. 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 front camera.

●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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■Certification

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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 For vehicles sold in Canada

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

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

the system.

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

the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear

and the system will become operational.

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

Situation

Actions

When the area around a sensor

is covered with dirt, moisture

(fogged up, covered with con-

densation, ice, etc.), or other

foreign matter

To clean the part of the windshield in front

of the front camera, use the windshield

wipers or the windshield defogger of the

air conditioning system (P. 324).

If the front camera is hot, such as after

the vehicle had been parked in the sun,

use the air conditioning system to

decrease the temperature around the

front camera.

If a sunshade was used when the vehi-

cle was parked, depending on its type,

the sunlight reflected from the surface

of the sunshade may cause the tem-

perature of the front camera to become

excessively high.

When the temperature around

the front camera is outside of

the operational range, such as

when the vehicle is in the sun or

in an extremely cold environ-

ment

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If the front camera is cold, such after the

vehicle is parked in an extremely cold

environment, use the air conditioning

system to increase the temperature

around the front camera.

The area in front of the front

camera is obstructed, such as

when the hood is open or a Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc.

sticker is attached to the part of to clear the obstruction.

the windshield in front of the

front camera.

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

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

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

tional.

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

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

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

cold environment

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

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

into the front camera

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PCS (Pre-Collision System )

The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and front camera

to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. When

the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision

with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to urge

the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake pres-

sure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the sys-

tem determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a

vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are automati-

cally 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. 230)

◆ 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.

◆ 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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◆ Suspension control (if equipped)

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-

sion is high, the Adaptive Variable Suspension System (P. 310)

will control the damping force of the shock absorbers to help main-

tain an appropriate vehicle posture.

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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. 232

• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: P. 234

●Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself.

Depending on the objects used for testing (dummies, cardboard objects

imitating detectable objects, etc.), 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 front

camera is temporarily installed to the vehicle

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Changing settings of the pre-collision system

■ Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on

of the multi-information display.

(P. 100)

The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is

turned to IGNITION ON mode.

If the system is disabled, the

PCS warning light will turn on

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information

display.

■ Changing the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on

of the multi-information display.

(P. 100)

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

3

This is the default setting.

Near

The warning will begin to oper-

ate later than with the default

timing.

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■Operational conditions

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 approxi-

mately 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:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and 110 mph (30 and 180

km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approxi-

mately 20 and 50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian

ahead is approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision braking:

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• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180

km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approxi-

mately 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)

■Pedestrian detection function

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. 236)

■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

• 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

• 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, pedestrian,

or object by the roadside at the

entrance of a curve

• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a

tunnel or on an iron bridge

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• When there is a 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 vehicle

• 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

• 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

• 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

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■Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by

the radar sensor and front camera, 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

• 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

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• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming

traffic, shines directly into the front camera

• 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

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered

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• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera

• The vehicle is wobbling.

• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or front camera is misaligned

●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be

obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:

• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when

the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet

• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-

face

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●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar

sensor and front camera, preventing the system from operating properly:

• 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

• 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.)

■If VSC is disabled

●If VSC is disabled (P. 311), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision

braking functions are also disabled.

●The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake

System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert w it h st eering

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 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 of the lane.

◆ 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 function

is temporarily canceled.

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◆ Vehicle sway warning function

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. The LDA system does not auto-

matically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be

paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full

responsibility for driving safely by paying careful attention to the surround-

ing conditions and operating the steering wheel to correct the path of the

vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as

from driving for a long period of time.

Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention

may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■To avoid operating LDA system 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 system

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.

■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

The illustration used is intended as an example, and may differ from

the image that is actually displayed on the 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 yellow.

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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. 246)

●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

of the multi-information display is set to

“On”. (P. 100)

• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a certain 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.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. (P. 244)

●Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.

• Setting for “Sway Warning” in

of the multi-information display is set to

“On”. (P. 100)

• 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. 246)

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■Temporary cancellation of functions

When the operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be tempo-

rarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, oper-

ation of the function is automatically restored. (P. 243)

■Steering control function

Depending on the vehicle speed, lane departure situation, road conditions,

etc., the driver may not feel the function is operating or the function may not

operate at all.

■Lane departure alert function

The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio play-

back, etc.

■Hands off steering wheel warning

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

urging the driver to hold the steering

wheel and the symbol shown in the illus-

tration are displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

If the driver continues to keep their hands off of the steering wheel, a warning

message and the symbol shown in the illustration are displayed on the multi-

information display, and the function is temporarily canceled.

This warning also operates in the same way when the driver continuously

operates the steering wheel only a small amount. Always keep your hands on

the steering wheel when using this system, regardless of warnings.

Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, the warning may not operate.

■Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that the

vehicle is swaying while the vehicle sway

warning function is operating, a buzzer

sounds and a warning message urging

the driver to rest and the symbol shown

in the illustration are simultaneously dis-

played on the multi-information display.

Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, the warning may not operate.

■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.

4

●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.

 Have the vehicle inspected at your

Toyota dealer.

“LDA Malfunction

Visit Your Dealer”

The operation conditions of the cam-

era sensor (temperature, etc.) are not

met.

 When the operation conditions of

the camera sensor (temperature,

etc.) are met, the LDA system will

become available. Turn the LDA

system off, wait for a little while,

and then turn the LDA system back

on.

“Front Camera 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 the warning mes-

sage. Afterward, drive the vehicle

for a short time, and then turn the

LDA system back on.

“LDA Unavailable”

The LDA system cannot be used as

the vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 32 mph (50 km/h).

 Drive the vehicle at approximately

32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

“LDA Unavailable Below

Approx. 32MPH”

If a different warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed

on the screen. (P. 447)

■Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P. 100)

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Dynam ic radar c ruise c ontrolw ith full-

speed range

Summary of functions

In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically

accelerates, decelerates and stops to match the speed changes of the

preceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In

constant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.

Use the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range on free-

ways and highways.

● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (P. 250)

● Constant speed control mode (P. 256)

■ Meter display

4

Display

1

Set speed

2

Indicators

3

■ Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

1

switch

“+ RES” switch

2

Cruise control main switch

3

Cancel switch

4

“- SET” switch

5

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WARNING

■Before using dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

●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 with full-speed range provides driving

assistance to reduce the driver's burden. However, there are limitations to

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system

and always drive carefully.

• When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead:

P. 258

• Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

may not function correctly: P. 259

●Set the speed appropriately depending on the speed limit, traffic flow, road

conditions, weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for checking

the set speed.

●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 sys-

tem or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can lead to an

accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●Switch the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range off using the

cruise control main switch when not in use.

■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems

Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance

provided by the system.

Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●Assisting the driver to measure following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is only intended to

help the driver in determining the following distance between the driver’s

own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mecha-

nism that allows careless 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 with full-speed range determines

whether the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a

designated vehicle traveling ahead is within a set range. It is not capable

of making any other type of judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely neces-

sary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not there

is a possibility of danger in any given situation.

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WARNING

●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range has limited capabil-

ity 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 con-

trol of the vehicle and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all

involved.

■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed

range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range in any of the

following situations.

Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

●Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.

●In heavy traffic

●On roads with sharp bends

4

●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 328 ft. (100 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 down-

hill slopes.

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 switch.

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.

When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is

stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the

“+ RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal will resume follow-up

cruising.

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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.

Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

mode)

1

Press the cruise control main

switch to activate the cruise

control.

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-

cator will come on and a message

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

Press the switch again to deacti-

vate the cruise control.

4

If the cruise control main switch is pressed and held for 1.5 seconds or

more, the system turns on in constant speed control mode. (P. 256)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with

accelerator pedal operation, to

the desired vehicle speed (at or

above approximately 30 mph

[50 km/h]) and press the “- SET”

switch to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the switch is released becomes the

set speed.

If the switch is operated while the vehicle speed is below approximately 30

mph (50 km/h) and a preceding vehicle is present, the set speed will be

adjusted to approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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To change the set speed, operate the “+ RES” or “- SET” switch until

the desired set speed is displayed.

Increases the speed

1

(Except when the vehicle has been

stopped by system control in vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control

mode)

Decreases the speed

2

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.

Large adjustment: Press and hold

the switch 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:

 For U.S. mainland and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*¹or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*²each time

the switch is pressed

Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*¹or 1 km/h

(0.6 mph)*²increments for as long as the switch is held

 For Canada and Puerto Rico

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*¹or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*²each time

the switch is pressed

Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)*¹or 5 km/h

(3.1 mph)*²increments for as long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control mode (P. 256), the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*¹or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*²each time

the switch is pressed

Large adjustment: The speed will continue to change while the switch 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 switch changes the

Preceding

vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-

lows:

vehicle mark

Long

1

Medium

2

Short

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.

4

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.

When the vehicle is stopped by system control, the vehicle stops at a

certain vehicle-to-vehicle distance depending on the situation.

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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Resuming follow-up cruising when the vehicle has been stopped

by system control (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

After the vehicle ahead of you

starts off, press the “+ RES”

switch.

Your vehicle will also resume fol-

low-up cruising if the accelerator

pedal is depressed after the vehi-

cle ahead of you starts off.

Canceling and resuming the speed control

Pressing the cancel switch can-

1

cels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled

when

the

brake

pedal

is

depressed.

(When the vehicle has been

stopped by system control,

depressing the brake pedal does

not cancel the setting.)

Pressing the “+ RES” switch resumes the cruise control and returns

vehicle speed to the set speed.

2

However, when a vehicle ahead is not detected, cruise control does not

resume when the vehicle speed is approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

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Approach warning (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

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

4

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.

1

With the cruise control off,

press and hold the cruise con-

trol main switch for 1.5 seconds

or more.

Immediately after the switch is

pressed, the radar cruise control

indicator will come on. Afterwards,

it switches to the cruise control

indicator.

Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operating

the switch with the cruise control off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with

accelerator pedal operation, to

the desired vehicle speed (at or

above approximately 25 mph

[40 km/h]) and press the “- SET”

switch to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the switch is released becomes the

set speed.

Adjusting the speed setting: P. 252

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: P. 254

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■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range 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.

(vehicles with paddle shift switches)

●Vehicle speed is at or above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h). However,

when a preceding vehicle is detected, the dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range can be set even if the vehicle speed is below 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.

■When the vehicle stops while follow-up cruising

●Pressing the “+ RES” switch while the vehicle ahead stops will resume fol-

low-up cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off within approximately 3 sec-

onds after the switch is pressed.

4

●If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 seconds after your vehicle stops, fol-

low-up cruising will be resumed.

■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 at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when

there are no vehicles ahead.

●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a

vehicle speed at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). Otherwise, the

sensor can not properly detect the vehicle. (“Radar Cruise Control Unavail-

able” is displayed on the multi-information display)

●VSC is activated.

●TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

●The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.

●Pre-collision braking is activated.

●The parking brake is operated.

●The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.

●The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system

control:

• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes

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.

●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.

■Brake system operation sound

If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehi-

cle distance control mode, a brake system operation sound may be heard.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

■Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

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.

■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. 255) 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

4

■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

●When driving on a road surrounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on

a bridge

●While the vehicle speed is decreasing to the set speed after the vehicle

accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal

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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 BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function

Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes

● The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

Multi-information display

1

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (P. 261)

Outside rear view mirror indicators

2

BSM 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.

RCTA function:

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is

detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.

“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator

3

When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi-

nates.

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Audio system screen (RCTA function only)

4

5

If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is

detected, the RCTA icon (P. 268) for the detected side will be displayed.

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is

detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off

1

Press

/

of the meter control switches, select

of the meter control switched, select

of the meter control switch.

.

2

3

or

.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-

ficult to see.

4

■RCTA buzzer hearing

RCTA function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio

volume.

■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Unavailable” are shown on the multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.

(P. 263)

The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,

mud, etc., from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sensors may not operate

normally when driving in extremely hot or cold environments.

■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor

If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, a

warning message will be displayed:

●There is a malfunction with the sensors

●The sensors have become dirty

●The outside temperature is extremely high or low

●The sensor voltage has become abnormal

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■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

 For vehicles sold in Canada

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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 can function correctly.

●Keep the sensor and its surrounding

area on the bumper clean at all times. If

a sensor or its surrounding area on the

rear bumper is dirty or covered with

snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not

operate and a warning message will be

displayed. (P. 261)

In this situation, clear off the dirt or

snow and drive the vehicle with the

operation conditions of the BSM func-

tion satisfied for approximately 60 min-

utes.

4

If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer

●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a

strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction

and vehicles may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of

them has become disconnected.

●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.

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are trav-

eling in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually 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.

BSM function detection areas

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

The range of the detection area is:

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

1

the vehicle

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

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

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

2

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

3

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear bumper

4

The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the

detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected,

causing the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

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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 BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a

vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function.

The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reli-

ance 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.

■The BSM function is operational when

●The BSM function is turned on

●Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

●You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.

●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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■Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle

The BSM 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*

●Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

*: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

■Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly

●The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-

tions:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water,

snow, 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 driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• 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

• Immediately after the BSM function is turned on

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●Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or

object may increase under the following conditions:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• 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 driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-

cle

RCTA function

The RCTA 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 vehicle’s existence

through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding

a buzzer.

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Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

1

2

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When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle is detected, the following will be displayed on the audio sys-

tem screen.

Toyota parking

assist monitor

Panoramic view

monitor

Content

A vehicle is approaching from the

left or right at the rear of the vehicle

: The RCTA function is malfunctioning (P. 261)

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 RCTA function is only an assist and is not a replacement for careful

driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using RCTA

function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehi-

cle 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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RCTA 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:

4

Approximate

1

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 RCTA function is operational when

●The RCTA function is turned 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 RCTA function will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles

and/or objects:

^{●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.}*

●Vehicles approaching from directly behind

●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect

due to obstructions

●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 the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

■Conditions under which the RCTA function may not function correctly

●The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-

tions:

• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

• When multiple vehicles approach continuously

• Shallow angle parking

• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

• When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.

• Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on

• Immediately after the engine is started with the RCTA function on.

●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect

due to obstructions

• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-

cle

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●Instances of the RCTA function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or

object may increase in the following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the side of your vehicle

• When the parking space faces a

street and vehicles are being driven

on the street

• When the distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a

guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical waves

toward the rear of the vehicle, is short

●When there are spinning objects near your vehicle such as the fan of an air

conditioning unit

■Customization

4

Some functions can be customized. (P. 100, 506)

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Rear Cam era Detec tion func tion (vehicles

w ith panoram ic view m onitor)^

When the vehicle is backing up, the rear camera detection func-

tion can detect pedestrians in the detection area behind the

vehicle. If a pedestrian is detected, a buzzer will sound and an

icon on the audio system screen will be displayed to inform the

driver of the pedestrian.

Display

Pedestrian detection icon

1

Displayed automatically when a

pedestrian is detected.

Mute switch

2

Select to mute the buzzer. The

buzzer will be re-enabled when the

shift lever is shifted to a position

other than R.

: If equipped

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When a pedestrian is detected

If the rear camera detection func-

tion detects a pedestrian in the

detection area, the buzzer and

icon will operate as shown in the

following table:

Area

Buzzer

Icon

4

Sounds repeatedly

1

When the vehicle is stationary:

Sounds 3 times

When the vehicle is backing up:

Sounds repeatedly

Blinks 3 times and then stays on

2

3

When it is determined that a When it is determined that a

pedestrian will enter area pedestrian will enter area

within a few seconds: Sounds within a few seconds: Blinks 3

repeatedly times and then stays on

1

■The rear camera detection function is operational when

The rear camera detection function is operational when the following condi-

tions are met:

●The engine switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.

●The shift lever is in R.

■Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume of this function changes with the RCTA buzzer volume.

(P. 100, 506)

■If the rear camera detection function is malfunctioning

If a malfunction of the rear camera detection function is detected, one of the

following messages will be displayed on the audio system screen. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●“RCD malfunction.”

●“Visit your dealer.”

●“RCD unavailable.”

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■If “Clean dirt from lens” is displayed on the audio system screen

A rear camera lens may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if

it is removed from the rear camera lens, the system should return to normal.

(It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for some time before the system

returns to normal.)

■If “RCD unavailable” is displayed on the audio system screen

●If this message is displayed after the battery has been disconnected and

reconnected, fully turn the steering wheel to the left and then the right on

level ground.

●If this message is displayed only when the R shift position is selected, the

rear camera lens may be dirty. Clean the rear camera lens.

■Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●Some pedestrians, such as the following, may not be detected by the rear

camera detection function, preventing the function from operating properly:

• Pedestrians who are squatting

• Pedestrians who are lying down

• Pedestrians who are running

• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the detection area

• Pedestrians riding a bicycle, skateboard, or other light vehicle

• Pedestrians wearing unusual clothing, such as a costume

• Pedestrians whose body is partially hidden by a cart or other object

• Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night

●In some situations, such as the following, pedestrians may not be detected

by the rear camera detection function, preventing the function from operat-

ing properly:

• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)

• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or

scratched

• When a very bright light, such as the sun, or the headlights of another

vehicle, shines directly into the rear camera

• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness changes

suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a garage or underground

parking lot

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●In some situations, such as the following, the rear camera detection function

may operate even though there are no pedestrians in the detection area.

• When a three dimensional object, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or

parked vehicle, is detected

• When a moving object, such as a car or motorcycle is detected

• When backing up toward moving objects such as flags or puddles, or air-

borne matter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or snow

• When there is a pattern on the road, due to the road being made of cob-

blestone or gravel or having tram rails, traces of repair, white lines,

pedestrian crossings or fallen leaves on the surface

• When backing up on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for

drainage ditches

• When backing up toward the roadside or a bump in the road

• When an object is reflected in a puddle or on a wet road surface

• When there are shadows on the road

• When backing up over a bump in the road

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted, such as when carrying a heavy load

• When backing up toward an incline/decline

• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified

are installed

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• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

• If an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate or rear fog

light, is installed near the rear camera

• If a bumper protector, such as an additional trim strip, is installed to the

rear bumper

• If the orientation of the rear camera has been changed due to a collision

or other impact, or removal and installation

• If a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle

• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or

scratched

• When water is flowing over the rear camera lens

• If there is a flashing light in the detection area, such as the emergency

flashers of another vehicle

■Situations in which the rear camera detection function may be difficult to

notice

●If buzzer may be difficult to hear if the surrounding area is noisy, the volume

of the audio system volume is high, the air conditioning system is being

used, etc.

●If the temperature in the cabin is extremely high or low, the audio system

screen may not operate correctly.

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Intuitive parking assist ^

The distance from your vehicle to nearby objects when parallel

parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-

sors and communicated via the displays and a buzzer. Always

check the surrounding area when using this system.

Types of sensors

Front corner sensors

1

Front center sensors

2

Rear corner sensors

3

Rear center sensors

4

Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off

1

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

2

3

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the sys-

tem is operational.

: If equipped

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Display

When the sensors detect an object, the following displays inform the

driver of the position and distance to the object.

■ Multi-information display

Front corner sensor opera-

1

tion

Front center sensor opera-

2

tion

Rear corner sensor operation

3

Rear center sensor operation

4

Select to mute the buzzer

5

sounds.

■ Audio system screen

4

Intuitive parking assist

1

When the vehicle is moving

backward.

A simplified image is displayed

on the upper part of the screen

when an object is detected.

■Muting the buzzer sound

●To mute the buzzer sound

The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display.

●To cancel the mute

Mute will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.

• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed has reached or exceeded approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h) with the shift lever in D

• When the intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again

• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to IGNITION ON

mode again

• When a sensor is malfunctioning

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Sensor detection display, object distance

■ Distance display

Sensors that detect an object will illuminate continuously or blink.

Approximate distance to object

Multi-

Insert

display

information

display*

Front and rear

center sensor

Front and rear

corner sensor

Front center

sensor:

Far

3.3 ft. (100 cm) to

2.4 ft. (73 cm)

Rear center

sensor:

4.9 ft. (150 cm) to

2.5 ft. (75 cm)



(continuous)

(blinking

slowly)

Front center

sensor:

2.4 ft. (73 cm) to

1.5 ft. (45 cm)

Rear center

sensor:

2.6 ft. (80 cm) to

1.5 ft. (45 cm)

2.5 ft. (75 cm) to

1.5 ft. (45 cm)

(continuous) (blinking)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to

1.1 ft. (35 cm)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to

1.1 ft. (35 cm)

(continuous)

(blinking

rapidly)

Less than

1.1 ft. (35 cm)

Near

(blinking) (continuous)

*: The images may differ from those shown in the illustrations. (P. 277)

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■ Buzzer operation and distance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

● The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approaches an object.

When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the

object, the buzzer sounds continuously: Approximately 1.2 ft. (35

cm).

● When 2 or more objects are detected simultaneously, the buzzer

system responds to the nearest object. If one or both come within

the above distances, the beep will repeat a long tone, followed by

fast beeps.

Detection range of the sensors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)

1

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)

2

4

Approximately 2.6 ft. (80 cm)

3

The diagram shows the detection

range of the sensors. Note that the

sensors cannot detect objects that

are extremely close to the vehicle.

The range of the sensors may

change depending on the shape of

the object, etc.

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■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when

●Front corner sensors:

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

• The shift lever is in other than P.

• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●Front center sensors:

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

• The shift lever is in other than P or R.

• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●Rear corner and rear center sensors:

• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

• The shift lever is in R.

• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

■Intuitive parking assist display

When an object is detected while the Toyota parking assist monitor or pan-

oramic view monitor is in use, the warning indicator will appear in the upper

part of the screen even if the display setting has been set to off.

■Sensor detection information

●The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s

bumper.

●Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection dis-

tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

●Objects may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.

●There will be a short delay between object detection and display. Even at

slow speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within the sen-

sor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the buzzer sounds.

●Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when

approached, even if they have been detected once.

●It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air

flow noise of the air conditioning system.

■If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized.

To initialize the system, drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds or more

at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

■If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed

on the multi-information display

A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is

removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal.

Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction dis-

play may appear or an object may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out,

the system should return to normal.

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■If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

●Water may be continuously flowing over the sensor surface, such as in a

heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will

return to normal.

●Initialization may not have been performed after a battery terminal was dis-

connected and reconnected. Initialize the system. If this message continues

to be displayed even after initialization, have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■Certification

 For vehicles sold in Canada

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

■Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P. 100, 506)

WARNING

4

■When using the intuitive parking assist

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely

and possibly cause an accident.

●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).

●The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving

forward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially

the sides of the vehicle) for safety, and drive slowly, using the brake to

control the vehicle’s speed.

●Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.

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WARNING

■Sensors

Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the

ability of a sensor to correctly detect an object. Particular instances where

this may occur are listed below.

●There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve

this problem.)

●The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)

In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an

abnormal display, or objects may not be detected.

●The sensor is covered in any way.

●The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.

●On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle

engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultra-

sonic waves.

●There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicin-

ity.

●The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.

●The sensor is drenched with water on a flooded road.

●The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.

●Towing eyelets are installed.

●The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.

●The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.

●The detection range is reduced due to an object such as a sign.

●In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.

●The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.

●If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

●A backlit license plate is installed.

In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of

their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer

than they are.

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WARNING

■Objects which may not be properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay partic-

ular attention to the following objects:

●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

●Sharply-angled objects

●Low objects

●Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your

vehicle

●People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.

●Moving objects such as people or animals

NOTICE

4

■When using intuitive parking assist

In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a

sensor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.

●The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a buzzer sounds

when no objects are detected.

●If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to

strong impact.

●If the bumper collides with something.

●If the display shows continuously without beeping, except when the buzzer

volume is muted.

●If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.

If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is

likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.

■Notes when washing the vehicle

Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.

Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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Intelligent Clearanc e Sonar (ICS)^

If a collision with an object may occur due to the vehicle sud-

denly moving forward due to an accidental accelerator pedal

operation, the vehicle moving the unintended direction due to

the wrong shift position being selected, or while parking or trav-

eling at low speeds, the sensors detect objects, such as a wall,

in the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the system operates

to lessen an impact with an object and reduce the resulting dam-

age.

Examples of system operation

The system will operate in situations such as the following if an object

is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

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

depressed, or is depressed late

: If equipped

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◆ When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

◆ When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to the

4

wrong shift position being selected

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Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

If a radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the right or left at

the rear of the vehicle and a collision may occur, this function will per-

form brake control to reduce the likelihood of an impact with the

approaching vehicle.

■ Examples of system operation

The system will operate in situations such as the following if an

object is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

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

is not depressed, or is depressed late

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Types of sensors

Front corner sensors

1

Front center sensors

2

Rear corner sensors

3

Rear center sensors

4

Turning the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system on/off

1

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

4

2

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

3

4

Press

of the meter con-

trol switch.

Select the “Yes” and push

.

When the Intelligent Clearance Sonar is disabled, the ICS OFF indicator

illuminates.

To re-enable the system when it was disabled, select

on the multi-infor-

mation display, select and then “On”. If disabled using this method, the

system will not be re-enabled by turning the engine switch off and then to

IGNITION ON mode.

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Displays and buzzers for engine output restriction control and

brake control

If the engine output restriction control or brake control operates, a

buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display to alert the driver.

Depending on the situation, engine output restriction control will operate to

either limit acceleration or restrict output as much as possible.

Multi-information ICSOFF

Control

Situation

Buzzer

display

Indicator

Engine output

restriction con-

trol is operating

(acceleration

restriction)

Acceleration

“ObjectDetected

Acceleration

Reduced”

greater than a

certain amount is

not possible.



Engine output

restriction con-

trol is operating

Not illu-

minated

Stronger-than-

normal brake

(output restricted operation is nec-

as much as pos- essary.

sible)

“Brake!”

Brake control is

operating

Emergency brak-

ing is necessary.

Short

beep

If the accelera-

tor pedal is

depressed:

“Switch to

The vehicle has

been stopped by

brake control

operation.

Vehicle stopped

by system opera-

tion

Illumi-

nated

Brake”

If the accelera-

tor pedal is not

depressed:

“Brake”

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Intelligent Clearance Sonar function

If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function detects that a collision with

an object is possible, the engine output will be restricted to restrain

any increase in the vehicle speed. (Engine output restriction control:

See A below.)

Additionally, if the accelerator pedal continues to be depressed, the

brakes will be applied automatically to reduce the vehicle speed.

(Brake control: See B below.)

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On

Off

Time

On

Off

Down

Time

On

Off

Down

Up

Time

Accelerator pedal

Brake pedal

Start of control

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

High possibility of a collision

Engine output

Braking force

Extremely high possibility of a

collision

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■The Intelligent Clearance Sonar function will operate when

The function will operate when the ICS OFF indicator is not illuminated or

flashing (P. 287, 295) and all of the following conditions are met:

●Engine output restriction control

• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• There is an object in the traveling direction of the vehicle and 6 to 13 ft. (2

to 4 m) away.

• The system determines that a stronger-than-normal brake operation is

necessary to avoid a collision.

●Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is operating.

• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision.

■The Intelligent Clearance Sonar function will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the following conditions are met:

●Engine output restriction control

4

• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.

• The object is no longer 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

●Brake control

• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the vehicle is stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• The object is no longer 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

■Detection range of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function

The detection range of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function differs from

the detection range of the intuitive parking assist. (P. 279)

Therefore, even if the intuitive parking assist detects an object and provides a

warning, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may not start operating.

■If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar

function, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system will be disabled and the ICS

OFF indicator will illuminate.

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■Re-enabling the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system

To re-enable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system when it is disabled due

to operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function, either enable the sys-

tem again (P. 287), or turn the engine switch off and then back to IGNITION

ON mode.

Additionally, if the object becomes no longer in the traveling direction of the

vehicle or if the traveling direction of the vehicle changes (such as changing

from moving forward to backing up, or from backing up to moving forward),

the system will be re-enabled automatically.

■Objects that the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may not detect

The sensors may not be able to detect certain objects, such as the following.

●Cotton cloth, snow, and other materials that are poor reflectors of ultrasonic

waves.

(People may also not be detected depending on the type of clothing they are

wearing.)

●Objects which are not perpendicular to the ground, are not perpendicular to

the traveling direction of the vehicle, are uneven or are waving.

●Low objects

●Thin objects such as wires, fences, ropes and signposts

●Objects that are extremely close to the bumper

■Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar may not operate

properly

When the shift lever is in N

■Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive parking assist system is enabled or not

(P. 276), if the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is enabled (P. 287),

the front or rear sensors detect an object and brake control is performed, the

intuitive parking assist buzzer will sound to notify the driver of the approxi-

mate distance to the object.

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■Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may operate

even if there is no possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the following, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar

function may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●Vehicle surroundings

• When driving on a narrow road

• When driving on a gravel road or in

an area with tall grass

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• When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier

(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots).

• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a

tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When parallel parking

• When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road

• When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for drainage

ditches

• When driving on a steep slope

• If a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a

flooded road

●Weather

• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system

will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor

• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●Other ultrasonic waves sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices

which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna

is installed near a sensor

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●Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other

impact

■If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function operates unnecessarily such

as at a railroad crossing

Even in the event that the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function operates

unnecessarily, such as at a railroad crossing, brake control will be canceled

after approximately 2 seconds, allowing you to proceed forward and leave the

area, Brake control can also be canceled by depressing the brake pedal.

Depressing the accelerator pedal again will allow you to proceed forward and

leave the area.

■Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar Brake function may

not operate properly

In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-

erly.

●Weather

• When a sensor or the area around a

sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system

will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor

• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●Vehicle surroundings

• When an object that cannot be detected is between the vehicle and a

detected object

• If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in

front of the vehicle or runs out from the side of the vehicle.

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●Other ultrasonic waves sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices

which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna

is installed near a sensor

●Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other

impact

■If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized.

To initialize the system, drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds or more

at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

■If “ICS Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display and

the ICS OFF indicator is flashing

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Initialization may not have been performed after a battery terminal was dis-

connected and reconnected. Initialize the system. (P. 295)

If this message continues to be displayed even after initialization, have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■If “ICS Unavailable” and “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking

Assist Sensor” are displayed on the multi-information display and the

ICS OFF indicator is flashing

●A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. In this case, remove the

ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal. If this

message is shown even after removing dirt from the sensor, or shown when

the sensor was not dirty to begin with, have the vehicle inspected at your

Toyota dealer.

●A sensor may be frozen. Once the ice melts, the system will return to nor-

mal.

●Water may be continuously flowing over the sensor surface, such as in a

heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will

return to normal.

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WARNING

■Limitations of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system

Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.

●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive carefully, tak-

ing care to observe your surroundings. The Intelligent Clearance Sonar

system is designed to provide support to lessen the severity of collisions.

However, it may not operate in some situations.

●The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is not designed to stop the vehicle

completely. Additionally, even if the system has stopped the vehicle, it is

necessary to depress the brake pedal immediately as brake control will be

canceled after approximately 2 seconds.

■To ensure the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system can operate properly

Observe the following precautions regarding the sensors (P. 287). Failure

to do so may cause a sensor to not operate properly, and may cause an

accident.

●Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●Do not replace a sensor with a part other than a genuine part.

●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

●Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.

Observe the following precautions regarding the radar sensors (P. 263).

Failure to do so may cause a radar sensor to not operate properly, and may

cause an accident.

●Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●Do not replace a radar sensor with a part other than a genuine part.

●Do not subject a radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

●Do not damage the radar sensors, and always keep the radar sensors and

their surrounding area on the bumper clean.

■Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or inclination of the

vehicle may prevent the sensors from detecting objects correctly or cause

the system to not operate or operate unnecessarily.

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NOTICE

■To prevent the system from malfunctioning

●If the area around a sensor is subjected to an impact, the system may not

operate properly due to the sensor being misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●When using a high pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not spray the

sensors directly, as doing so may cause a sensor to malfunction.

●When using steam to clean the vehicle, do not direct steam too close to

the sensors as doing so may cause a sensor to malfunction.

■To prevent a radar sensor from malfunctioning

●If the area around a radar sensor is subjected to an impact, the system

may not operate properly due to a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●Observe the radar sensor handling precautions. (P. 263)

■To prevent unnecessary operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar

system

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In the following situations, disable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system

as the system may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●When inspecting the vehicle using a chassis roller, chassis dynamo or free

roller

●When loading the vehicle onto a boat, truck or other transport vessel

●If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified

are installed

●If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

●When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing

eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or

snow plow

●When using an automatic car wash

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Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

If the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function detects that a collision

with an approaching vehicle is possible, the engine output will be

restricted to restrain any increase in vehicle speed. (Engine output

restriction control: See A below.)

Additionally, if the accelerator pedal continues to be depressed, the

brakes will be applied automatically to reduce the vehicle speed.

(Brake control: See B below.)

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On

Off

Time

On

Off

Down

4

Time

On

Off

Down

Up

Time

Accelerator pedal

Brake pedal

Start of control

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

High possibility of a collision

Engine output

Braking force

Extremely high possibility of a

collision

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■The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will operate when

The function will operate when the ICS OFF indicator is not illuminated or

flashing (P. 287, 295) and all of the following conditions are met:

●Engine output restriction control

• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle at a traveling speed of less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)

• The shift lever is in R.

• The system determines that a stronger than normal brake operation is

necessary to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

●Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is operating.

• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

■The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the following conditions are met:

●Engine output restriction control

• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is

disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle.

●Brake control

• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is

disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the vehicle is stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle.

■Detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

The detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function differs from

the detection area of the RCTA function (P. 269).

Therefore, even if the RCTA function detects a vehicle and provides an alert,

the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not start operating.

■If the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake

function, the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will be disabled and the

ICS OFF indicator will illuminate.

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■Re-enabling the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

To re-enable the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function when it is disabled

while it is operating, either enable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system

again (P. 287), or turn the engine switch off and then back to IGNITION ON

mode. When the function is disabled, the ICS OFF indicator will illuminate.

(P. 87)

If there is no longer a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle when backing up, or if the traveling direction of the vehicle

changes (such as changing from backing up to moving forward), the system

will be re-enabled automatically. When the function is re-enabled, the ICS

OFF indicator will turn off.

■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will

not detect a vehicle

The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function is not designed to detect the fol-

lowing types of vehicles and/or objects.

●Vehicles approaching from directly behind

●Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

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●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect

due to obstructions

●Vehicles which suddenly accelerate or

decelerate near your vehicle

●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects*

●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.*

●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle*

*: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

■RCTA function buzzer

Regardless of whether the RCTA function is enabled or not (P. 261), if the

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function is enabled and brake control is per-

formed, a buzzer will sound to notify the driver.

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■Situations in which the system may operate even though there is no

possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the following, the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake

function may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●When the parking space faces a street

and vehicles are being driven on the

street

●When a detected vehicle turns while

approaching the vehicle

●When a vehicle passes by the side of

your vehicle

●When the distance between your vehicle

and metal objects, such as a guardrail,

wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may

reflect electrical waves toward the rear

of the vehicle, is short

●When there are spinning objects near your vehicle such as the fan of an air

conditioning unit

●When water is splashed or sprayed toward the rear bumper, such as from a

sprinkler

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■Situations in which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not

operate properly

In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-

erly.

●Objects and vehicles which the radar sensors are not designed to detect

• Stationary objects

• Vehicles which are moving away from your vehicle

^{• Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.}*

• Objects which are extremely close to a radar sensor

• Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle at a traveling speed of less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)

• Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle at a traveling speed of more than approximately 15 mph (24 km/h)

*: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

●Situations in which the radar sensors may not be able to detect an object

• When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold

• If the rear bumper is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc.

• If heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle

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• When the detection area of a radar sensor is obstructed by an adjacent

vehicle

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing

eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or

snow plow

• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified

are installed

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna

is installed near a radar sensor

• If the orientation of a radar sensor has been changed due to a collision or

other impact or removal and installation

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

●Situations in which the radar sensor may not detect a vehicle

• When a vehicle approaches from the

right or left at the rear of the vehicle

while you are turning while backing

up

• When turning while backing up

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• When backing out of a shallow angle

parking spot

• Vehicles that the sensors cannot

detect due to obstructions

• When backing up on a slope with a

sharp change in grade

• When a vehicle turns into the detec-

tion area

■Handling the radar sensors

P. 263

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Driving m ode selec t sw itches

The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

 Vehicles without AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)

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Normal mode

1

Use for normal driving.

While in Eco drive mode or Sport mode, press the “NORMAL” 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 multi-information display.

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 multi-information display.

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Normal mode/Custom mode

• Normal mode

Use for normal driving.

While in Eco drive mode, Sport mode or Custom mode press the “NOR-

MAL/CUSTOM” switch to change the driving mode to normal mode.

• Custom mode

Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your pre-

ferred settings.

Custom mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode

customization display of the audio system screen.

(Displaying the drive mode customization display: P. 506)

When the “NORMAL/CUSTOM” switch is pressed, the “CUSTOM” indi-

cator comes on in the multi-information display.

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Function

Setting

Normal

Power

Eco

Powertrain

Chassis

Normal

Sport

Normal

Eco

Air conditioning system

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 multi-information display.

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3

Sport mode

• SPORT S mode

Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful

acceleration. This mode is suitable for when agile driving

response is desired, such as when driving on roads with many

curves.

When not in SPORT S mode, if the “SPORT S/S+” switch is pressed,

the “SPORT S” indicator will come on in the multi-information display.

• SPORT S+ mode

Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by

simultaneously controlling the steering and suspension in addi-

tion to the transmission and engine. Suitable for sportier driving.

When in SPORT S mode, if the “SPORT S/S+” switch is pressed, the

“SPORT S+” indicator will come on in the multi-information display.

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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. 322). To improve air

conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.

■Automatic deactivation of sport mode and custom mode

If the engine switch is turned off after driving in sport mode or custom mode,

the drive mode will be changed to normal mode.

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Driving assist syst em s

To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems

operate automatically in response to various driving situations.

Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and

should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-

cle.

◆ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,

or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

◆ Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal

is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

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◆ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or

turning on slippery road surfaces.

◆ Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.

Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery

road surfaces by controlling steering performance.

◆ TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from

spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

◆ Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (if equipped)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from sliding to the outer side by per-

forming inner wheel brake control when attempting to accelerate

while turning

◆ Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-

ing on an uphill

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◆ EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to

turn the steering wheel

◆ Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)

By independently controlling the damping force of the shock

absorbers for each of the 4 wheels according to the road and driv-

ing conditions, this system helps riding comfort with superior vehi-

cle stability, and helps good vehicle posture (P. 305)

◆ The Secondary Collision Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision and the system

operates, the brakes and stop lights are automatically controlled to

reduce the vehicle speed and help reduce the possibility of further

damage due to a secondary collision.

◆ Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)

Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive

(AWD) according to the driving conditions, helping to ensure reli-

able handling and stability. Examples of conditions where the sys-

tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off

or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow,

rain, etc.

When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRAC/VSC systems are

operating.

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Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing

to turn

the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order

to free it.

To turn the TRAC system off,

quickly press and release

.

“Traction Control Turned Off” will

be shown on the multi-information

display.

Press

again to turn the sys-

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tem back on.

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■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold

seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

for more than 3

The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “Traction Control Turned

^{Off” will be shown on the multi-information display}*.

Press

again to turn the system back on.

*: Pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision braking will also be disabled.

The PCS warning light will come on and the message will be shown on the

multi-information display. (P. 236)

■When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-

ing that TRAC has been disabled even if

has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact

your Toyota dealer.

■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control

When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will

operate:

●The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/

backward on an upward incline)

●The vehicle is stopped

●The accelerator pedal is not depressed

●The parking brake is not engaged

■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:

●The shift lever is shifted to P or N

●The accelerator pedal is depressed

●The parking brake is engaged

●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released

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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and

hill-start assist control 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 also after the vehicle comes to a stop.

• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.

• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

■EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■Active Cornering Assist operation sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is operated, operation sounds and vibra-

tions may be generated from the brake system, but this is not a malfunction.

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■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.

■Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist

The system operates when the following occurs.

●TRAC/VSC can operate

●The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning

●The system detects that the vehicle is sliding to the outer side

●The brake pedal is released

■Secondary Collision Brake operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision while

the vehicle is in motion.

However, the system does not operate in any of the following situations.

●The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)

●Components are damaged

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■Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation

The system is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.

●The vehicle speed drops below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●A certain amount of time elapses during operation

●The accelerator pedal is depressed a large amount

■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.

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

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details/Actions

AWD system is overheating.

 Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-

sage disappears.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let

the engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-

information display turns off, there is no

problem continuing to drive.

“AWD System Overheated

Switching to 2WD Mode”

If the message does not disappear, have

your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive

(AWD) to front wheel drive due to overheat-

ing.

 Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-

sage disappears.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let

the engine idle.

“AWD System Overheated

2WD Mode Engaged”

Once the display message on the multi-

information display turns off, the AWD sys-

tem returns to normal.

If the message does not disappear, have

your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

“AWD System Malfunction

2WD Mode Engaged

Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.

 Have your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

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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/VSC 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/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be

lost.

■Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when

●Do not overly rely on Active Cornering Assist. Active Cornering Assist may

not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●When Active Cornering Assist frequently operates, Active Cornering

Assist may temporarily stop operating to:

• Ensure proper operation of the brakes, TRAC and VSC.

• Prevent the brakes from overheating.

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WARNING

■Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when

●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may

not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the

vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may

lead to an accident.

■When the TRAC/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.

■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.

■Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system is

designed to help reduce the possibility of further damage due to a second-

ary collision, however, that effect changes according to various conditions.

Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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