Get Driving Guide for Toyota Avanza SUV Third Generation (2022-2026)

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Driving

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4-1. Before driving

4-5. Using the driving

support systems

Driving the vehicle............. 156

Cargo and luggage ........... 166

Vehicle load limits ............. 169

Trailer towing..................... 170

Dinghy towing ................... 171

4-2. Driving procedures

Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 202

PCS (Pre-Collision

System)........................... 209

LDA (Lane Departure

Alert with steering

control)............................ 222

Power (ignition) switch...... 172

EV drive mode .................. 178

Hybrid transmission........... 180

Turn signal lever................ 184

Parking brake.................... 185

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................. 233

Cruise control.................... 246

BSM

(Blind Spot Monitor)........ 250

4-3. Operating the lights

and wipers

• The Blind Spot Monitor

function ......................... 252

Headlight switch................ 186

Automatic High Beam ....... 189

• The Rear Cross Traffic

Alert function detection

areas............................. 257

Windshield wipers and

Driving mode select

washer ............................ 193

switch.............................. 259

4-4. Refueling

Driving assist systems ...... 261

Opening the fuel tank

4-6. Driving tips

cap .................................. 198

Hybrid vehicle driving

tips .................................. 266

Winter driving tips ............. 269

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Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe

driving:

Starting the hybrid system

→P. 172

Driving

1

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 180)

2

Release the parking brake. (→P. 185)

3

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-

tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

1

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal until the vehicle

comes to a stop.

2

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift

lever to P. (→P. 180)

Parking the vehicle

1

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

2

Set the parking brake (→P. 185), and shift the shift lever to P

(→P. 180).

3

Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.

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Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your

person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

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Starting off on a steep uphill

1

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

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3

Release the parking brake.

■When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control is available. (→P. 261)

■For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it

is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (→P. 266)

■Driving in the rain

●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-

dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

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●Refrain from driving at high speeds in the rain, as there may be a layer of

water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and

brakes from operating properly.

■Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-

mended:

●For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake

system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the

parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-

form the bedding down operation.

■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability

of the correct fuel. (→P. 445)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”

indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-

erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-

tor pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-

ing in an accident.

●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is

powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine

noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.

●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot

parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When driving the vehicle

●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid

system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,

however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more

difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as

soon as it is safe to do so.

In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the

vehicle in the normal way: →P. 393

●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose

effectiveness. (→P. 180)

●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or

outside rear view mirrors while driving.

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Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body

are not outside the vehicle.

●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-

speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire

failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer

to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability

tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When driving on slippery road surfaces

●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that

the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

■When shifting the shift lever

●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the

hybrid system. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected

rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in

death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon

as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads

and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■When the vehicle is stopped

●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.

If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accel-

erate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

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●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

●Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When the vehicle is parked

●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in

the vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s

electrical components.

●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-

cle.

●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a

metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause

the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid

system and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not

set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the “READY” indicator is illuminated

or immediately after turning the hybrid system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the

shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or

fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in

a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,

leading to death or a serious health hazard.

■When braking

●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause

one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the

parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●If the electronically controlled brake system does not operate, do not fol-

low other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require brak-

ing.

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In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be

depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

●The brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems; if

one of the systems fails, the other(s) will still operate. In this case, the

brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking

distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain driving torque.

●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if

the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for

an extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-

cle.

●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

●The vehicle will behave abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (→P. 408)

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NOTICE

■When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may

cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

●Engine stalling

●Short in electrical components

●Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be

sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:

●Brake function

●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid

transmission, etc.

●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau-

tions, cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution

Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.

(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —

(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s

placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity.

For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be

five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available

cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) =

650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded

on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available

cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how

this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your

vehicle.

(→P. 169)

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your

vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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Calculation formula for on your vehicle

Cargo capacity

1

Total load capacity

2

(vehicle capacity weight)

(→P. 436)

When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in

your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)

of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity

will be C lb. (kg) as follows:

B²lb. (kg) - A¹lb. (kg) = C³lb. (kg)

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¹: A = Weight of people

²: B = Total load capacity

³: C = Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D

lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E

lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D⁴lb. (kg) = E⁵lb. (kg)

⁴: D = Additional weight of people

⁵: E = Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants

increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount

that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In

other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an

excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus

cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on

your vehicle.

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WARNING

■Things that must not be carried in the trunk

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:

●Receptacles containing gasoline

●Aerosol cans

■Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,

may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or

passengers, possibly causing an accident.

●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.

●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

• On the package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

■Capacity and distribution

●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less

than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper

loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which

may cause death or serious injury.

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Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,

towing capacity and cargo capacity.

◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 436)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo

and luggage.

◆ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose

estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.

◆ Towing capacity

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Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

◆ Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight

and the number of occupants.

■Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.

(→P. 365)

WARNING

■Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering

and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

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Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch

or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-

cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the

use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels

on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

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■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

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Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-

tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes

power switch modes.

Starting the hybrid system

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Messages indicating how to start the hybrid system and how to turn to

ACCESSORY mode will be displayed alternately on the multi-information

display.

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Press the engine switch shortly

and firmly.

When operating the power switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It

is not necessary to press and hold

the switch.

If the “READY” indicator turns on,

the hybrid system will operate nor-

mally.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the “READY” indicator

is illuminated.

The hybrid system can be started

from any power switch mode.

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Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.

The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.

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Stopping the hybrid system

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Set the parking brake (→P. 185), and shift the shift lever to P.

3

Press the power switch.

Driving-related data will be displayed on the multi-information display.

(→P. 98)

Changing power switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal

released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off

The emergency flashers can be

used.

ACCESSORY mode

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Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

A message indicating how to start

the hybrid system will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

: If the shift lever is in a position

other than P when turning off the

hybrid system, the power switch

will be turned to ACCESSORY

mode, not to off.

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When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a posi-

tion other than P

If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other

than P, a message indicating to shift the shift lever to P will be dis-

played on the multi-information display. At this time, the power switch

will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode.

Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-information

display and then press the power switch once.

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Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is

turned off.

■Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON

mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift

lever in P, the power switch will automatically turn off. However, this function

cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle

with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time

when the hybrid system is not operating.

■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle

→P. 73

■Electronic key battery depletion

→P. 108

■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-

ditions

When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator

may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady

on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.

■Conditions affecting operation

→P. 126

■Notes for the entry function

→P. 127

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■If the hybrid system does not start

●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 79)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The hybrid system may not

start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.

■Steering lock

After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the

steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the

power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

A message informing the driver that the

steering wheel is locked will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press

the power switch while turning the steer-

ing wheel left and right.

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■Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-

pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period

of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10

seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■When a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-

played on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■If the “READY” indicator does not come on

In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-

ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact your Toyota dealer

immediately.

■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning

→P. 75

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

→P. 373

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■Operation of the power switch

●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may

not change or the hybrid system may not start.

●If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power

switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the

power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid sys-

tem.

■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

→P. 422

■Customization

The time elapsed before the power switch related messages on the multi-

information display turn off can be changed.

(Customizable features: →P. 461)

WARNING

■When starting the hybrid system

Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not

depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any

circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution while driving

If hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or

open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activa-

tion of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency

If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the

vehicle, press and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds, or press

it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (→P. 393)

However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be

lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over

and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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NOTICE

■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

●Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-

ods of time without the hybrid system on.

●Do not stop the hybrid system when the shift lever is in a position other

than P. If the hybrid system is stopped in another shift lever position, the

power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY

mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, 12-volt battery dis-

charge may occur.

■When starting the hybrid system

●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.

●If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch

If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact

your Toyota dealer immediately.

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EV drive mode

In EV drive mode the electric motor (traction motor), powered by

the hybrid battery (traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle.

This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the

morning and late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without

concern for noises and gas emissions.

However, when the vehicle proximity notification system is

active, the vehicle may produce sound.

Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on,

a message indicating the vehicle is

in EV drive mode will be shown on

the

multi-information

display.

Pressing the switch when in EV

drive mode will return the vehicle to

normal driving (using the gasoline

engine and electric motor [traction

motor]).

■Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it

cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the

multi-information display.

●The temperature of the hybrid system is high.

The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,

etc.

●The temperature of the hybrid system is low.

The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 68°F (20°C) for

a long period of time etc.

●The gasoline engine is warming up.

●The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.

The remaining battery level indicated in the energy monitor on the multi-

information display is low. (→P. 100)

●Vehicle speed is high.

●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.

●The windshield defogger is in use.

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■Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold

If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline

engine will start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm up.

In this case, you will become unable to switch to EV drive mode.

After the hybrid system has started and the “READY” indicator has illumi-

nated, press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to

switch to EV drive mode.

■Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart

in the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will

sound and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off.

●The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.

The remaining battery level indicated in the energy monitor on the multi-

information display is low. (→P. 100)

●Vehicle speed is high.

●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly.

■Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode

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EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters

to approximately 1.3 miles (2 km). However, depending on vehicle conditions,

there are situations when EV drive mode cannot be used.

(The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery]

level and driving conditions.)

■Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy

during normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction

motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel econ-

omy.

WARNING

■Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode no engine noise is made. As such, pedestri-

ans, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the surrounding

area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approaching them.

Therefore, take extra care while driving even if the vehicle proximity notifica-

tion system is active.

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Hybrid transmission

Shifting the shift lever

While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever

with the brake pedal depressed.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system

Reversing

P

R

N

D

S

Neutral

Normal driving¹

S mode driving²(→P. 181)

¹: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D

position for normal driving.

²: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control engine braking

force.

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Selecting shift ranges in the S position

To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can then be

selected by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift

range of your choosing.

Upshifting

1

Downshifting

2

The selected shift range, from S1

to S6, will be displayed in the

meter.

The initial shift range in S mode is

automatically set to S4 or S5

according to vehicle speed.

■ Shift ranges and their functions

● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.

● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than

a higher shift range. The engine speed will also increase.

● If you accelerate while in ranges S1 to S4, the shift range may

automatically range up in accordance with the vehicle’s speed.

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■S mode

●When the shift range is S4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets

the shift range to S6.

●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically

occur.

■Tachometer

When the S mode driving is selected, the

tachometer will be displayed on the multi-

information display. The tachometer dis-

plays the engine speed in revolutions per

minute.

■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may

sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be

possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

■When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated

Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling

engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or

radar cruise control will not be canceled. (→P. 233, 246)

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■If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed even

after shifting the shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when

the shift lever is in D.)

■Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift

lever in starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in ON

mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may

be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that

the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

1

Set the parking brake.

2

Turn the engine switch is off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-

driver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, cover

the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

5

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the

button is pressed.

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■AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-

mance and driving conditions.

AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.

(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

WARNING

■When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,

resulting in an accident.

■To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted

out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge precaution

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be

charged even when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left

with the shift lever in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction

battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not being able to

start.

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4-2. Driving procedures

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

The lever will return to its original position after operation.

Right turn

1

Lane change to the right (move

2

the lever partway and release

it)

The right hand signals will flash 3

times.

Lane change to the left (move

3

the lever partway and release

it)

The left hand signals will flash 3

times.

Left turn

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■Turn signals can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned

out.

■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-

formed

Operate the lever again.

■To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change

Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

■When the lever is pushed and held partway

The turn signals will keep flashing until the lever is released.

■Customization

The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be

changed. (Customizable feature →P. 461)

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Parking brake

To set the parking brake, fully

depress the parking brake pedal

with your left foot while depress-

ing the brake pedal with your right

foot.

(Depressing the pedal again

releases the parking brake.)

■Parking the vehicle

→P. 156

■Usage in winter time

→P. 270

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NOTICE

■Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake

wear.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

The headlights, parking

1

lights, daytime running

lights (→P. 187) and so

on turn on and off auto-

matically

(when

the

power switch is in ON

mode).

The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate,

daytime running lights

(→P. 187) and instru-

ment panel lights turn

on.

2

The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day-

time running lights) turn on.

3

4

The daytime running lights turn off.

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push

1

the lever away from you to turn

on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the

center position to turn the high

beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and

2

release it to flash the high

beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

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■Daytime running light system (vehicles with halogen headlights)

●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,

the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system

is started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in

the “AUTO” position. (Illuminate dimmer than the headlight high beam.)

Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system

offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve

fuel economy.

■Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an

object is placed on the sensor, or anything

that blocks the sensor is affixed to the

windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor

detecting the level of ambient light and

may cause the automatic headlight sys-

tem to malfunction.

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■Automatic light off system

●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-

onds after the power switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the

doors and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if

key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)

on the

●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the

power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light

switch off once and then back to

or

.

If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off

after 20 minutes.

■Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-

SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

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■Automatic headlight leveling system ()

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number

of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the

headlights do not interfere with other road users.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features: →P. 461)

NOTICE

■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is

off.

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Automatic High Beam^∗

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to

assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles

ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as

necessary.

WARNING

■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to

observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if

necessary.

■To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

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Activating the Automatic High Beam system

1

Put the headlight switch in the

“AUTO” position.

2

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indica-

tor will come on when the head-

lights are turned on automatically

to indicate that the system is

active.

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Turning the high beam on/off manually

■ Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to the original

position.

The Automatic High Beam indi-

cator will turn off.

Push the lever away from you to

activate the Automatic High

Beam system again.

■ Switching to high beam

Turn the light switch to

position.

The Automatic High Beam indi-

cator will turn off and the high

beam indicator will turn on.

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■High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

●When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-

matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

●If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automat-

ically turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

■Camera sensor detection information

●The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-

tions:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

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• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no lights

●The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights

without using the headlights is detected.

●House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs

may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to

remain on.

●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high

beam on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

●The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.

●Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

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●In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately

detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to

remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles

ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high

and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.

• The windshield is cracked or damaged.

• The inside rear view mirror or camera sensor is deformed or dirty.

• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.

• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

or fog lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are

changing color, or have are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or

roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved

roads, gravel tracks etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding

road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

a mirror.

• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.

• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.

• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in

an abnormal manner.

• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

■If the Automatic High Beam indicator flashes

It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■Customization

The automatic high beam can be deactivated.

(Customizable feature: →P. 461)

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Windshield wipers and washer

Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster ()

Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent windshield

1

wiper operation

Low speed windshield

2

wiper operation

High speed windshield

3

wiper operation

4

Temporary operation

4

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is

selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-

5

shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent

6

windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual operation

7

Wipers will automatically operate a

couple of times after the washer

squirts.

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers ()

With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the

sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper

timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.

Rain-sensing windshield

1

wiper operation

Low speed windshield

2

wiper operation

High speed windshield

3

wiper operation

Temporary operation

4

When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as

follows by turning the switch ring.

Increases the sensitivity

5

Decreases the sensitivity

6

Washer/wiper dual operation

7

Wipers will automatically operate a

couple of times after the washer

squirts.

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be

switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle

is stationary.

■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●The raindrop sensor judges the amount

of raindrops.

An optical sensor is adopted. It may not

operate properly when sunlight from the

rising or setting of the sun intermittently

strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are

present on the windshield.

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●If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the power switch is in ON mode,

the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.

●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or

14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,

operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the

windshield washer fluid reservoir.

WARNING

■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or

the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-

gers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes

warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This

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

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NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled

toward you and held continually.

■When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehicle

● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.

● Confirm the type of fuel.

■Fuel types

→P. 445

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that

only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

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WARNING

■When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do

so may result in death or serious injury.

●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an

unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to

discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from

static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.

A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.

Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot

weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel tank.

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged.

This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition

hazard.

■When refueling

Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel

tank:

●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

●Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control

system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the

vehicle’s painted surface.

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4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

1

With the doors unlocked, press

the center of the rear edge of

the fuel filler door.

Push until you hear a click and take

your hand away to slightly open the

fuel filler door. Then open the door

fully by hand.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to

remove it and hang it on the

back of the fuel filler door.

■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened

Remove the cover inside the trunk and

pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler door.

Then press the center of the rear edge of

the fuel filler door to open it.

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4-4. Refueling

Closing the fuel tank cap

1

After refueling, turn the fuel

tank cap until you hear a click.

Once the cap is released, it will

turn slightly in the opposite

direction.

2

Close the fuel filler door, and

press the center of the rear

edge of the fuel filler door until

you hear a click.

When you lock the doors, the fuel

filler door will lock also.

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■Fuel filler door lock condition

The fuel filler door may not be locked even when the vehicle’s doors are

locked in the following conditions:

●When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle

●When the automatic door locking system is operated (→P. 113)

●When the fuel filler door is closed after the vehicle’s doors are locked

WARNING

■When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your

vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in

death or serious injury.

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Toyota Safety Sense P^∗

The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist

systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-

rience:

◆ PCS (Pre-Collision System)

→P. 209

◆ LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)

→P. 222

◆ Automatic High Beam

→P. 189

◆ Dynamic radar cruise control

→P. 233

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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Vehicle data recordings

The pre-collision system is equipped with a sophisticated computer

that will record certain data, such as:

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or

brake pedal

• How fast the vehicle was traveling

• Operation status of the pre-collision system functions

• Information (such as the distance and relative speed between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead or other objects)

• Images from the camera sensor (available only when the pre-colli-

sion braking function or the pre-collision brake assist function was

operating)

The pre-collision system does not record conversations, sounds or

images of the inside of the vehicle.

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● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose

malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve

quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the

lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a

government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific

vehicle or vehicle owner

● Recorded images can be erased using a specialized device.

The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the func-

tion is disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates

will not be available.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

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

detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.

Radar sensor

Camera sensor

1

2

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WARNING

■To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to

an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●Keep the radar sensor and front grille emblem clean at all times.

Front grille emblem

1

Radar sensor

2

If the front of the radar sensor or the

front or back of the front grille emblem

is dirty or covered with water droplets,

snow, etc., clean it.

Clean the radar sensor and front grille

emblem with a soft cloth so you do not

mark or damage them.

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

other items to the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding area.

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

If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been subjected to a

strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

●Do not modify or paint the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding

area.

●If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper needs to be removed and

installed, or replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor

Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to

an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●Keep the windshield clean at all times.

• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,

snow, etc., clear the windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-

sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from

the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.

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

is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not install an antenna or attach stick-

ers (including transparent stickers) or

other items to the area of the windshield

in front of the camera sensor (shaded

area in the illustration).

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

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

the fog, condensation or ice. (→P. 278)

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

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

wiper insert or wiper blade.

If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your

Toyota dealer.

●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.

●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.

If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not get the camera sensor wet.

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

●Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.

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

contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.

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

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WARNING

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

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

remove it.

●Do not disassemble the camera sensor.

●Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric

waves near the camera sensor.

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

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

●Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the

hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.

●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure

that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.

●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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■Certification

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)^∗

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

sor to detect vehicles and pedestrians¹in front of your vehicle.

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

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

urge the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake

pressure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the

system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with

a vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are auto-

matically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the

impact of the collision.

The pre-collision system can be disabled/enabled and the warning

timing can be changed. (→P. 213)

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¹: Depending on the region in which the vehicle was sold, the pedestrian

detection function may not be available. See the following table for

details.

Countries/areas

Function availability

Regions

U.S. mainland, Canada, The pedestrian detection

Region A

Hawaii

function is available

The pedestrian detection

function is not available

Guam, Saipan, Puerto Rico

Region B

∗:

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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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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. 216

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• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: →P. 218

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

the system may not operate properly, possibly leading to an accident.

■Pre-collision braking

●When the pre-collision braking function is operating, a large amount of

braking force will be applied.

●If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision braking func-

tion, the pre-collision braking function operation will be canceled after

approximately 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.

●The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain operations are

performed by the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being depressed

strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine

that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly prevent the pre-colli-

sion braking function from operating.

●In some situations, while the pre-collision braking function is operating,

operation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is

depressed strongly or the steering wheel is turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking evasive action.

●If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the

driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of

the pre-collision braking function.

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WARNING

■When to disable the pre-collision system

In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-

erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

●When the vehicle is being towed

●When your vehicle is towing another vehicle

●When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of

transportation

●When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system on 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

●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-

cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road

●When the tires are not properly inflated

●When the tires are very worn

●When tires of a size other than specified are installed

●When tire chains are installed

●When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used

●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or cam-

era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle

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Changing settings of the pre-collision system

■ Disabling the pre-collision system

Press the PCS switch for 3 sec-

onds or more.

The PCS warning light will turn

on and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information

display.

To enable the system, press the

PCS switch again.

The system is enabled each

time the power switch is turned

to ON mode.

■ Changing the pre-collision warning timing

Press the PCS switch to display

the current warning timing on

the multi-information display.

Each time the PCS switch is

pressed with the warning timing

displayed, the warning timing

will change as follows.

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The operation timing setting is

retained when the power switch

is turned off.

Far

1

The warning will begin to oper-

ate earlier than with the default

timing.

Middle

2

This is the default setting.

Near

3

The warning will begin to operate later than with the default timing.

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■Operational conditions

Availability of the pedestrian detection function depends on the region in

which the vehicle was sold. (For specific countries/areas: →P. 209)

Read the following for details:

 Region A

(The pedestrian detection function is available)

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-

sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high.

Each function is operational at the following speeds:

●Pre-collision warning:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and

50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

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

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision brake assist:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 19 and 110 mph (30 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 19 and

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

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

ahead is approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision braking:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and

50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

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

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

The system may not operate in the following situations:

●If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and

then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●If the shift lever is in R

●If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be opera-

tional)

●If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated

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 Region B

(The pedestrian detection function is not available)

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-

sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle is high.

Each function is operational at the following speeds:

●Pre-collision warning:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 10 and 110 mph (15 and 180 km/h).

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is

approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision brake assist:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 19 and 110 mph (30 and 180 km/h).

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is

approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision braking:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 10 and 110 mph (15 and 180 km/h).

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is

approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

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The system may not operate in the following situations:

●If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and

then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●If the shift lever is in R

●If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be opera-

tional)

●If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated

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■Pedestrian detection function²

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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. 220)

²: For countries/areas specified as Region B (→P. 209), the pedestrian detec-

tion function may not be available.

■Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-

ating, it will be canceled:

●The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.

●The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

■Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision

●In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that

there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate.

^{• When passing a vehicle or pedestrian}²

• When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle

that is making a left/right turn

• When passing a vehicle in an oncom-

ing lane that is stopped to make a

right/left turn

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• When driving on a road where relative

location to vehicle ahead in an adja-

cent lane may change, such as on a

winding road

• When rapidly closing on a vehicle ahead

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-

face is uneven or undulating

• When approaching objects on the roadside, such as guardrails, utility

poles, trees, or walls

• When there is a vehicle, pedes-

^trian², or object by the roadside at

the entrance of a curve

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

tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a

protrusion on the road surface or roadside

• When

a

crossing

pedestrian

approaches very close to the vehi-

^cle²

• 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}²

• When driving near an object that reflects radio waves, such as a large

truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric power plant,

or other location where strong radio waves or electrical noise may be

present

²: For countries/areas specified as Region B (→P. 209), the pedestrian

detection function may not be available.

■Situations in which the system may not operate properly

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

the radar sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating

properly:

• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicycle

• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

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• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car

• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle

• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,

acceleration or deceleration)

• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle

• When a vehicle ahead is not directly

in front of your vehicle

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

sandstorm

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead

• When driving through steam or smoke

• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel

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

traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor

• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at

night or in a tunnel

• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been driven for a

certain amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/

right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve

• If your vehicle is skidding

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• If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered

• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor

• The vehicle is wobbling.

• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned

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

obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:

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

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

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

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

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

face

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

sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating prop-

^erly²:

• 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

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• Pedestrians who are walking fast

• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly

• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object

• Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside

rear view mirror, etc.)

²: For countries/areas specified as Region B (→P. 209), the pedestrian

detection function may not be available.

■If the PCS warning light flashes and a warning message is displayed on

the multi-information display

The pre-collision system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a

malfunction in the system.

●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will

disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating

conditions return:

• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-

sor is hot, such as in the sun

• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-

sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment

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• When the radar sensor or front grille emblem is dirty or covered with

snow, etc.

• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a

sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor

●If the PCS warning light continues to flash or the warning message does not

disappear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■If VSC is disabled

●If VSC is disabled (→P. 263), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision

braking functions are also disabled.

●The PCS warning light will turn on and “Pre-Collision Brake is Disabled Due

to VSC OFF” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering

control)^∗

Summary of functions

When driving on highways and freeways with white (yellow) lines, this

function alerts the driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane

and provides assistance by operating the steering wheel to keep the

vehicle in its lane.

The LDA system recognizes visi-

ble white (yellow) lines with the

camera sensor on the upper por-

tion of the front windshield.

∗:

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Functions included in LDA system

◆ Lane departure alert function

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart

from its lane, a warning is dis-

played on the multi-information

display and the warning buzzer

sounds to alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer

sounds, check the surrounding

road situation and carefully

operate the steering wheel to

move the vehicle back to the

center within the white (yellow)

lines.

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◆ Steering control function

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart

from its lane, the system pro-

vides assistance as necessary

by operating the steering wheel

in small amounts for a short

period of time to keep the vehi-

cle in its lane.

If the system detects that the

steering wheel has not been

operated for a fixed amount of

time or the steering wheel is not

being firmly gripped, a warning

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display and the warning

buzzer sounds.

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◆ Vehicle sway warning

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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.

WARNING

■Before using LDA system

Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. LDA is not a system which auto-

matically drives the vehicle or reduces the amount of attention that must be

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

responsibility for driving safely by always paying careful attention to the sur-

rounding conditions and operate the steering wheel to correct the path of

the vehicle. Also, make sure to take adequate breaks when fatigued, such

as from driving for a long period of time.Failure to perform appropriate driv-

ing operations and pay careful attention may lead to an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

■To avoid operating LDA by mistake

When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.

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WARNING

■Situations unsuitable for LDA

Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.

The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●A spare tire, tire chains, etc., are equipped.

●When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-

sure is low.

●Tires which differ by structure, manufacturer, brand or tread pattern are

used.

●Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are

present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).

●Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.

●White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.

●Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc., are present due to

road repair.

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●Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction

work.

●Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,

fallen snow, freezing, etc.

●Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.

●Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.

●Vehicle is towing a trailer or another vehicle.

■Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by

mistake

●Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc., on the surface of the

lights.

●Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be

replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a

grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Turning LDA system on

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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 hybrid system is

started.

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Indications on multi-information display

LDA indicator

1

The illumination condition of the

indicator informs the driver of

the system operation status.

Illuminated in white:

LDA system is operating.

Illuminated in green:

Steering wheel assistance of the

steering control function is operat-

ing.

Flashing in amber:

Lane departure alert function is

operating.

Operation display of steering wheel operation support

2

3

4

Indicates that steering wheel assistance of the steering control

function is operating.

Lane departure alert function display

Displayed when the multi-information display is switched to the

driving assist system information screen.

 Inside of displayed white lines  Inside of displayed white lines

is white is black

Indicates that the system is recog- Indicates that the system is not

nizing white (yellow) lines. When able to recognize white (yellow)

the vehicle departs from its lane, lines or is temporarily canceled.

the white line displayed on the

side the vehicle departs from

flashes amber.

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■Operation conditions of each function

●Lane departure alert function

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

• LDA is turned on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius

of more than approximately 492 ft. (150 m).

• No system malfunctions are detected. (→P. 231)

●Steering control function

This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-

tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.

• Setting for “

Steering Assist” in “Settings” of the multi-information dis-

play is set to “On”. (→P. 96)

• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.

• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for

changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.

• When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF

switch.

●Vehicle sway warning

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

• Setting for “

Alert” in “Settings” of the multi-information display is set to

“On”. (→P. 96)

• 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. 231)

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■Temporary cancellation of functions

When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily

canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation

of the function is automatically restored. (→P. 228)

■Steering control function

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

etc., the operation of the functions may not be recognized or the functions

may not operate.

■Lane departure alert function

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

back, etc.

■Hands off steering wheel alert

When the system determines that the driver has removed their hands from

the steering wheel while the steering control function is operating, a warning

message is displayed on the multi-information display and the buzzer

sounds.

■White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road

4

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.

●The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,

such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.

●Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc., enters the

camera.

●The vehicle is driven where the road diverges, merges, etc.

●The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.

●The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.

●The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.

●The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.

●The vehicle is extremely tilted due to carrying heavy luggage or having

improper tire pressure.

●The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.

●The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions

during driving (poor roads or road seams).

●The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at night, or the

beam axis has deviated.

●The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.

●The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.

●Snow tires, etc., are equipped.

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■Warning message

If the following warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

and the LDA indicator illuminates in amber, follow the appropriate trouble-

shooting procedure.

Warning message

Details/Actions

The system may not be operating

properly.

“Check LDA System”

→ Have the vehicle inspected at your

Toyota dealer.

Dirt, rain, condensation, ice, snow,

etc., are present on the windshield in

front of the camera sensor.

→ Turn the LDA system off, remove

any dirt, rain, condensation, ice,

snow, etc., from the windshield, and

then turn the LDA system back on.

“Forward Camera

System

Unavailable

Clean Windshield”

4

The LDA system is temporarily can-

celed because the operating condi-

tions

of

the

camera

sensor

(temperature, etc.) are not met.

“Forward Camera

System

→ The LDA system can be operated

when the operating conditions of

the camera sensor (temperature,

etc.) are met. Turn the LDA system

off, wait for a while, and then turn

the LDA system back on.

Unavailable”

The LDA system is temporarily can-

celed due to a malfunction in a sensor

other than the camera sensor.

→ Turn the LDA system off and follow

the appropriate troubleshooting

procedures for other warning mes-

sages. Afterward, drive the vehicle

for a short time, and then turn the

LDA system back on.

“LDA Not Available”

The LDA system cannot be used as

the vehicle speed is approximately 32

mph (50 km/h) or less.

“LDA Unavailable Below

Approx. 32 MPH”

→ Drive the vehicle at approximately

32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

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

on the screen.

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■Customization

The following settings can be changed.

Function

Setting details

Lane departure alert

Adjust alert sensitivity

Steering control function

Turn steering wheel assistance on and off

Turn function on and off

Vehicle sway warning

Adjust alert sensitivity

For how to change settings, P. 96.

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Dynamic radar cruise control^∗

Summary of functions

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

accelerates and decelerates to match the speed changes of the pre-

ceding vehicle even if the accelerator pedal is not depressed. In con-

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

Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.

● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode (→P. 236)

● Constant speed control mode (→P. 241)

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance but-

1

ton

Display

2

4

Indicators

3

Set speed

4

Cruise control switch

5

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WARNING

■Before using dynamic radar cruise control

Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Do not rely solely on the

system, and drive safely by always paying careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the

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

Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of the preced-

ing vehicle as detected by the system may differ from the condition

observed by the driver. Therefore, the driver must always remain alert,

assess the danger of each situation and drive safely. Relying on this system

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

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems

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

provided by the system.

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

●Assisting the driver to measure following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the driver in

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

designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows care-

less or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in

low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention

to the vehicle’s surroundings.

●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following dis-

tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling

ahead is within a set range. It is not capable of making any other type of

judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain

vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in

any given situation.

●Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control has limited capability to prevent or avoid

a collision with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any

danger, the driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle

and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.

■To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control activation

Switch the dynamic radar cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button

when not in use.

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WARNING

■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.

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

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

●Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclers, etc.

●In heavy traffic

●On roads with sharp bends

●On winding roads

●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

●On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up

and down gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

●At entrances to freeways and highways

●When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-

sors from detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)

4

●When there is rain, snow, etc. on the front surface of the radar sensor or

camera sensor

●In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and decel-

eration

●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often

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Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles

up to approximately 400 ft. (120 m) ahead, determines the current

vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit-

able following distance from the vehicle ahead.

Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long

downhill slopes.

Example of constant speed cruising

1

When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-

vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance button.

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising

2

When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed

appears

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically

decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is

necessary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at

this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle

ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.

Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi-

ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.

Example of acceleration

3

When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower

than the set speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then

returns to constant speed cruising.

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

mode)

Press the “ON-OFF” button to

1

activate the cruise control.

Radar cruise control indicator will

come on and a message will be

displayed on the multi-information

display.

Press the button again to deacti-

vate the cruise control.

If the “ON-OFF” button is pressed

and held for 1.5 seconds or more,

the system turns on in constant

speed control mode. (→P. 241)

4

Accelerate or decelerate, with

2

accelerator pedal operation, to

the desired vehicle speed

(above approximately 30 mph

[50 km/h]) and push the lever

down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed

is displayed.

Increases the speed

1

Decreases the speed

2

Fine adjustment: Momentarily

move the lever in the desired

direction.

Large adjustment: Hold the lever

up or down to change the speed,

and release when the desired

speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

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

the lever is operated

^{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 lever is held

In the constant speed control mode (→P. 241), 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 lever is operated

Large adjustment: The speed will continue to change while the lever is

held.

¹: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

²: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

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Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode)

Pressing the button changes the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-

lows:

Long

1

Preceding

vehicle mark

Medium

Short

2

3

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is

set automatically to long mode

when the power switch is turned to

ON mode.

4

If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be

displayed.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode)

Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown

correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle

distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.

Distance options

Long

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Approximately 160 ft. (50 m)

Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)

Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

Medium

Short

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Canceling and resuming the speed control

Pulling the lever toward you

1

cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled

when

the

brake

pedal

is

depressed.

Pushing the lever up resumes

the cruise control and returns

vehicle speed to the set speed.

2

However, cruise control does not

resume when the vehicle speed is

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or

less.

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

When your vehicle is too close to

a vehicle ahead, and sufficient

automatic deceleration via the

cruise control is not possible, the

display will flash and the buzzer

will sound to alert the driver. An

example of this would be if

another driver cuts in front of you

while you are following a vehicle.

Depress the brake pedal to

ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-

vehicle distance.

■ Warnings may not occur when

In the following instances, warnings may not occur even when the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance is small.

● When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds

your vehicle speed

● When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow

speed

● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set

● When depressing the accelerator pedal

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Selecting constant speed control mode

When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main-

tain a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

does not function correctly due to a dirty radar sensor, etc.

With the cruise control off,

1

press and hold the “ON-OFF”

button for 1.5 seconds or more.

Immediately after the “ON-OFF”

button is pressed, the radar cruise

control indicator will come on.

Afterwards, it switches to the cruise

control indicator.

Switching to constant speed con-

trol mode is only possible when

operating the lever with the cruise

control off.

4

Accelerate or decelerate, with

2

accelerator pedal operation, to

the desired vehicle speed

(above approximately 30 mph

[50 km/h]) and push the lever

down to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

Adjusting the speed setting: →P. 238

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: →P. 240

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■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when

●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.

●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-

ating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order

to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.

■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the fol-

lowing situations.

●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

●VSC is activated.

●TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF

switch.

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

●Pre-collision braking is activated.

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any

other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota

dealer.

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■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-

tions:

●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below

the set vehicle speed.

●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

●VSC is activated.

●TRAC is activated for a period of time.

●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF

switch.

●Pre-collision braking is activated.

If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea-

son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or

to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message

is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the

instructions.

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■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead

In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the

brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the

accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the

approach warning (→P. 240) 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.)

●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the

detecting of the sensor

●When your vehicle is pointing upwards

(caused by a heavy load in the luggage

compartment, etc.)

●Preceding vehicle has an extremely high

ground clearance

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

may not function correctly

In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelera-

tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system

may not operate properly.

●When the road curves or when the lanes

are narrow

●When steering wheel operation or your

position in the lane is unstable

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●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

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Cruise control^∗

Summary of functions

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the

accelerator pedal.

Display

1

Indicators

2

Set speed

3

Cruise control switch

4

Setting the vehicle speed

1

Press the “ON/OFF” button to

activate the cruise control.

Cruise control indicator will be dis-

played.

Press the button again to deacti-

vate the cruise control.

2

Accelerate or decelerate the

vehicle to the desired speed,

and push the lever down to set

the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will

be displayed.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

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Adjusting the set speed

To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed

is obtained.

Increases the speed

1

Decreases the speed

2

Fine adjustment: Momentarily

move the lever in the desired direc-

tion.

Large adjustment: Hold the lever in

the desired direction.

The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:

• When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever

is operated.

4

Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased contin-

ually until the lever is released.

• When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each time the lever

is operated

Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased contin-

ually until the lever is released.

Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

Pulling the lever toward you

1

cancels the constant speed

control.

The speed setting is also canceled

when the brakes are applied.

Pushing the lever up resumes

2

the constant speed control.

Resuming is available when the

vehicle speed is more than approx-

imately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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■Cruise control can be set when

●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.

●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed

resumes.

●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased

by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the

lever down to set the new speed.

■Automatic cruise control cancelation

Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following

situations.

●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below

the preset vehicle speed.

At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

●VSC is activated.

■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-

information display

Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the

button again to reactivate the system.

If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-

diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control

system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.

■Situations unsuitable for cruise control

Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.

Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting

in death or serious injury.

●In heavy traffic

●On roads with sharp bends

●On winding roads

●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

●On steep hills

Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

●During emergency towing

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)^∗

Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;

● The Blind Spot Monitor function

Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes

● The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

Assists the driver when backing up

These functions use same sensors.

BSM main switch

1

Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to

on, the switch’s indicator illuminates. Common switch for Blind Spot Moni-

tor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.

Outside rear view mirror indicator

2

Blind Spot Monitor function:

When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror

indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out-

side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper-

ated.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:

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

detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

only)

3

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

detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.

■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

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

ficult to see.

■Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing

Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises

such as high audio volume.

■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor system

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

ing messages will be displayed:

●There is a malfunction with the sensors

●The sensors have become dirty

Clean the sensor and its surrounding area on the bumper.

4

●The outside temperature is extremely high or low

●The sensor voltage has become abnormal

If a message continues to be displayed, have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor system

FCC ID: OAYSRR2A

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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WARNING

■Handling the radar sensor

One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of

the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the

Blind Spot Monitor system can function correctly.

●Keep the sensor and its surrounding

area on the bumper clean at all times.

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

impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may mal-

function and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected. If

the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have

the area inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●Do not disassemble the sensor.

●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on

the bumper.

●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

The Blind Spot Monitor function

The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles

that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in

the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of

the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.

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The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas

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

The range of the detection area

extends to:

Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)

1

from the side of the vehicle

The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the

side of the vehicle is not in the

detection area

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from

2

the rear bumper

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for-

3

ward of the rear bumper

4

WARNING

■Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

The Blind Spot Monitor function is a supplementary function which alerts the

driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the

Blind Spot Monitor function. The function cannot judge if it is safe to change

lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore

the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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■The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when

●The BSM main switch is set to on

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

■The Blind Spot Monitor function will detect a vehicle when

●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

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

■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a

vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types

of vehicles and/or objects:

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

●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

^{●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects}

●Following vehicles that are in the same lane

●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle

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

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■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not func-

tion correctly

●The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol-

lowing conditions:

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

• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper

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

• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the

detection area as your vehicle accelerates

• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip

in the road etc.

• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each

vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far

away from your vehicle

• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the

same speed as your vehicle

4

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on

●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor function unnecessarily detecting a vehi-

cle and/or object may increase under the following conditions:

• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,

wall etc.

• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following

vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from

your vehicle enters the detection area

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

cle

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in reverse.

It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of

the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehi-

cle’s existence through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators

and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

WARNING

Detection areas

1

2

■Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings.

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and is not a replace-

ment for careful driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even

when using Rear Cross Traffic Alert function. The driver’s own visual confir-

mation of behind you and your vehicle is necessary and be sure there are

no pedestrians, other vehicles etc. before backing up. Failure to do so could

cause death or serious injury.

According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore

the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection areas

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

To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert

for faster vehicles from farther away.

Example:

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 Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when

●The BSM main switch is set to on.

●The shift lever is in R.

●Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●Approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and

18 mph (28 km/h).

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■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function will not

detect a vehicle

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following

types of vehicles and/or objects.

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

●Vehicles approaching from directly behind

^{●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects}

●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

^{●Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle}

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

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

■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not

function correctly

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the

following conditions:

●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper

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

●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper

●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.

●Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on

●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect

because of obstacles

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Driving mode select switch

The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

4

EV drive mode →P. 178

1

Eco drive mode

2

Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during

trips that involve frequent accelerating.

When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on

in the instrument cluster and message is shown on the multi-information

display. To turn off Eco drive mode, press the “ECO” switch again.

Sport mode

3

Assists acceleration response by controlling the hybrid system.

Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for example when

driving on mountain roads.

When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in

the instrument cluster. To turn off the sport mode, press the “SPORT”

switch again.

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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. 274). To improve air

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

■Sport mode automatic deactivation

Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after

driving in sport mode.

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Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following

systems operate automatically in response to various driving

situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-

mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-

ing the vehicle.

◆ ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)

The electronically controlled system generates braking force corre-

sponding to the brake operation

◆ 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

4

◆ Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal

is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

◆ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or

turning on slippery road surfaces

◆ 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

◆ 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

◆ BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ()

→P. 250

When the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRAC/VSC/ABS sys-

tems are operating.

Disabling the TRAC system

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

reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing the

switch to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the

vehicle in order to free it.

To turn the TRAC system off,

quickly press and release the

switch.

The “TRAC OFF” and a message

will be shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Press the switch again to turn the

system back on.

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■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold the switch for more

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

The VSC OFF and “TRAC OFF” and a message will be shown on the multi-

^{information display}.

Press the switch again to turn the systems back on.

: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre-

collision braking will also be disabled. The pre-collision system warning

light will come on and the message will be shown on the multi-information

display. (→P. 221)

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

ing that TRAC has been disabled even if the TRAC/VSC OFF switch has

not been pressed

TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota

dealer.

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

systems

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Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are oper-

ating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

●Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.

●A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.

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

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

■ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard in the following cases, but it does not

indicate that a malfunction has occurred.

●Operating sound heard from engine compartment when the brake pedal is

operated.

●Motor sound of the brake system heard from the front part of the vehicle

when the driver’s door is opened.

●Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when one or two min-

utes passed after the stop of the hybrid system.

■EPS operation sound

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

heard. This does not indicate 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 power switch is turned off

●If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle

speed increases

If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will

not occur when vehicle speed increases.

■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from

overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of

time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain

from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system

off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

■Hill-start assist control operating conditions

●The system operates in the following situations:

• The shift lever is in a position other than P or N.

• The parking brake is not applied.

• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

●Hill-start assist control cannot be operated while the slip indicator light is illu-

minated.

■Hill-start assist control

●While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automatically

applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and the

high mounted stoplight turn on.

●Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal is

released.

■If the slip indicator comes on

It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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.

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WARNING

■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-

mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the

following situations:

●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●When driving with tire chains

●When driving over bumps in the road

●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

■TRAC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-

pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.

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

lost.

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■When the VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may

cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

■When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving

force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

■Hill-start assist control

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

not operate effectively on extremely 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 for an extended

period of time, as doing so may lead to an accident.

■Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and

total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the

recommended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or

wheels.

■Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect

the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Hybrid vehicle driving tips

For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the fol-

lowing points:

◆ Using Eco drive mode

When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-

erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly

than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air

conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving

the fuel economy. (→P. 259)

◆ Use of Hybrid System Indicator

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System

Indicator within Eco area. (→P. 92)

◆ Shift lever operation

Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in

heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When using

the N, there is no positive effect on fuel consumption. In the N, the

gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be generated. Also,

when using the air conditioning system, etc., the hybrid battery

(traction battery) power is consumed.

◆ Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation

● Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and

deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make

more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without

having to use gasoline engine power.

● Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes

hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-

sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the

accelerator pedal slightly released.

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◆ When braking

Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A

greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-

ing down.

◆ Delays

Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at

traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports

before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving

in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to

move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator

pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.

◆ Highway driving

Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-

ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the

accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-

trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.

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◆ Air conditioning

Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help

reduce excessive gasoline consumption.

In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-

lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air

conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.

In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out

until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.

Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the

heater.

◆ Checking tire inflation pressure

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper

tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.

Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on

dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-

priate for the season.

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Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-

ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause

poor fuel economy.

◆ Warming up before driving

Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically

when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-

quently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly

warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

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Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before

driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-

ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-

tures.

• Engine oil

• Engine/power control unit coolant

• Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-

tery.

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● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire

chains for the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains

match the size of the tires.

Before driving the vehicle

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.

Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away

the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.

● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,

remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in

front of the windshield.

● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-

mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the

tires or on the brakes.

● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before

getting in the vehicle.

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When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and

the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-

ditions.

When parking the vehicle

● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the

parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from

being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking

brake, make sure to block the wheels.

Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-

cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

● If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm

that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P.

: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any

other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can

be shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.

Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

1

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

2

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

3

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

4

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

5

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

6

Regulations on the use of tire chains

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-

tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing

chains.

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■Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after

driving 1/4 ⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).

●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

WARNING

■Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or

serious injury.

●Use tires of the specified size.

●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

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●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of

snow tires being used.

●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

■Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.

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

and may cause death or serious injury.

●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting

operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-

trol is maintained.

●Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system:

Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.

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NOTICE

■Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-

mate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-

tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

■Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly

when tire chains are fitted.

Driving for Your Toyota Avanza SUV Third Generation (2022-2026)

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