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Cruise control

Summary of functions

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

accelerator pedal.

1

Cruise control indicator

“SET” indicator

2

3

Cruise control switch

4

Setting the vehicle speed

1

Press the “ON-OFF” button to

activate the cruise control.

Cruise control indicator will come

on.

Press the button again to deacti-

vate the cruise control.

2

Accelerate or decelerate the

vehicle to the desired speed,

and push the lever down to set

the speed.

“SET” indicator will come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment

the lever is released becomes the

set speed.

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Adjusting the set speed

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

is obtained.

1

Increase the speed

2

Decrease the speed

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:

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

lever is operated.

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

tinually until the lever is released.

Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

1

Pulling the lever toward you

cancels the constant speed

control.

The speed setting is also canceled

when the brakes are applied or the

clutch pedal (manual transmission

only) is depressed.

2

Pushing the lever up resumes

the constant speed control.

Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately

40 km/h (25 mph).

■Cruise control can be set when

●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of M has been selected. (vehi-

cles with Multidrive)

●Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles

with paddle shift switch)

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

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■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 16 km/h (10 mph) below

the preset vehicle speed.

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

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

●VSC+ is activated.

●Speed limiter is activated (if equipped).

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

information display

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

the button again to reactivate the system.

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

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

system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

WARNING

■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

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

■Situations unsuitable for cruise control

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

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

in death or serious injury.

●In heavy traffic

●On roads with sharp bends

●On winding roads

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

●On steep hills

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

●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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Speed limiter

A desired maximum speed can be set using the cruise control

switch.

The speed limiter prevents vehicle speed from exceeding the set

speed.

Setting the vehicle speed

Press the switch to activate the

speed limiter.

Press the switch once more to

deactivate the speed limiter.

Accelerate or decelerate to the

desired speed and push the lever

down to set the desired maximum

speed.

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Adjusting the speed setting

1

Increase speed

2

Decrease speed

Hold the lever until the desired

speed setting is obtained.

Fine adjustment of the set speed

can be made by lightly pushing the

lever up or down and releasing it.

Canceling and resuming the speed limiter

1

Cancel

Pull the lever towards you to can-

cel the speed limiter.

2

Resume

4

To resume use of the speed limiter,

push the lever up.

■Speed limiter can be set when

The vehicle speed is more than approximately 30 km/h (18 mph).

■Exceeding the set speed

In the following situations, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed, and

Multi-information display will be highlighted:

●When fully depressing the accelerator

pedal

●When driving down a hill (a buzzer also

sounds)

■Automatic speed limiter cancellation

The set speed is automatically canceled when the cruise control is activated.

■If the speed limiter indicator turns off

It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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WARNING

■To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake

Keep the speed limiter switch off when not in use.

■Situations unsuitable for speed limiter

Do not use the speed limiter in either of the following situations.

Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause a

serious or fatal accident.

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

●On steep hills

●When towing a trailer or emergency towing

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Stop & Start system

The Stop & Start system stops and restarts the engine according

to the clutch pedal operation for stopping and starting the vehi-

cle.

Stopping the engine

1

With the clutch pedal fully depressed, stop the vehicle. Then shift

the shift lever to N.

2

Release the clutch pedal.

The Stop & Start indicator will

come on.

4

Restarting the engine

Check that the shift lever is in N and depress the clutch pedal.

The Stop & Start indicator will go off.

(In this situation, releasing the clutch pedal will not stop the engine again.)

∗: If equipped

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Disabling the Stop & Start system

Press the Stop & Start cancel

switch to disable the Stop & Start

system.

The Stop & Start cancel indicator

will come on.

Pressing the switch again to re-

enable the Stop & Start system.

■ Automatic reactivation of the Stop & Start system

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Even if the Stop &

Start system is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be

automatically re-enabled once the engine switch is turned to the

“LOCK” position then to the “START” position.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Even if the Stop & Start

system is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch, it will be auto-

matically re-enabled once the engine switch is turned off then the

engine is started.

■ If the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed while the vehicle is

stopped

● When the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, pressing

the Stop & Start cancel switch will restart the engine.

From the next time the vehicle is stopped (after Stop & Start sys-

tem has been turned off), the engine will not be stopped.

● With the Stop & Start system disabled, pressing the Stop & Start

cancel switch will re-enable the system but not stop the engine.

From the next time the vehicle is stopped (after Stop & Start sys-

tem has been turned on), the engine will be stopped.

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■Operating conditions

●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions

are met:

• The clutch pedal is not being depressed.

• The shift lever is in N.

• The engine is adequately warmed up.

• The outside temperature is -5°C (23°F) or higher.

• The windshield defogger is off.

• The power heater is turned off.

• The parking brake is not in operation. (→P. 229)

• The hood is closed. (→P. 296)

• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

• The driver’s door is closed.

●In the following circumstances the engine may not be stopped by the Stop &

Start system. This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.

• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature

is high or low.

• The battery is not sufficiently charged, or is undergoing a periodic

recharge.

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• The brake booster vacuum is low.

• The vehicle is stopped on an incline.

• The steering wheel is being operated

• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly,

resulting in the amount of time the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start

system to become excessively high.

• At high altitude.

• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high or low.

• The battery fluid temperature is excessively high or low.

• The battery was recently replaced or the battery terminals were recently

disconnected.

When the above conditions improve, the Stop & Start system will stop and

restart the engine from the next time the vehicle is stopped.

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■Automatic engine start function

●In the following circumstances, the engine will automatically restart when

the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (In order to have the

engine stopped by the Stop & Start system again, drive the vehicle once.)

• The air conditioning system is turned on.

• The windshield defogger is turned on.

• The power heater is turned on.

• The parking brake switch is pulled. (→P. 229)

• The steering wheel is operated.

• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.

• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.

●In the following circumstances, the engine may automatically restart when

the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (In order to have the

engine stopped by the Stop & Start system again, drive the vehicle once.)

• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.

• The air conditioning system is being used.

• The battery is not sufficiently charged.

■Parking brake

●Even if the automatic engine restart conditions are met while the parking

brake is engaging, the engine does not immediately restart. The engine

restarts when the parking brake is engaged.

●If the parking brake switch is pressed while the engine is restarting, the

engine restart may be canceled. If the operation was canceled, the engine

restarts when the parking brake is engaged.

■Hood

●If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-

tem, the engine cannot be restarted by the Stop & Start system or the auto-

matic engine start function. Shift the shift lever to N and restart the engine

with the engine switch operation. (→P. 209, 212)

●Even if the hood is closed after the engine is started with the hood open, the

Stop & Start system does not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine

switch off, wait for a while, and then start the engine.

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■When to use the Stop & Start system

●If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and the shift lever is

shifted into a position other than N with the clutch pedal released, a buzzer

will sound and Stop & Start indicator will flash. This indicates that the engine

is only stopped by the Stop & Start system, not that the engine has been

turned off completely.

●Use the Stop & Start system when stopping the vehicle temporarily at red

lights, intersections, etc. When stopping the vehicle for a longer period of

time, turn off the engine completely.

●When the system cannot operate, is canceled, or is malfunctioning, warning

messages and the warning buzzer are used to inform the driver. (→P. 535)

●Vehicles with smart entry and start system: Even if the engine switch is

pressed during an engine stop, the engine does not restart. Start the engine

by shifting the shift lever to N and performing a normal engine start opera-

tion.

●When the engine restarts after having been stopped by the Stop & Start sys-

tem, the power outlet may be temporarily unusable, but this does not indi-

cate a malfunction.

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●Installation and removal of electrical components and wireless devices may

affect the Stop & Start system, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or

repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

■If the windshield is fogged up while the engine is stopped by the Stop &

Start system

Turn the windshield defogger on. (The engine will start due to the automatic

engine start function.) (→P. 390, 397)

If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to

deactivate the system.

■Air conditioning system while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start

system (vehicles with an air conditioning system)

While the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the air conditioning

system (cooling, heating and dehumidifying functions) is cancelled and it only

blows air or stops blowing air. In order to prevent the air conditioning system

from being cancelled, deactivate the Stop & Start system by pressing the Stop

& Start cancel switch.

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Switching the idling stop time with the air conditioning system

on

■ Changing the setting by multi-information display

Monochrome display:

1

Select “STOP & START” on the settings display and press and

hold the “DISP” switch. (→P. 108)

2

Select a desired setting and

press and hold the “DISP”

switch.

Color display:

1

Use the meter control switches to select “

press . (→P. 112)

Select a desired setting and

press

Setup” and

2

.

■ Changing the setting by the Stop & Start cancel switch

Each time the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed and held for 3

seconds or more, the system switches between normal and

extended. The system status can be confirmed on the settings dis-

play on the multi-information display. (→P. 108, 111)

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■The Stop & Start system protection feature

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud

sound is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be auto-

matically cut off in order to reduce battery consumption.

If this occurs, turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position then to the

“ACC” or “ON” position re-enables the audio system.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud sound

is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati-

cally cut off in order to reduce battery consumption.

If this occurs, turning the engine switch off then to ACCESSORY mode or

IGNITION ON mode re-enables the audio system.

■Replacing battery

→P. 593

■Displaying the Stop & Start system status

●Color display only: Operation status of Stop & Start system will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

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Displays the current engine stop time.

(The time that engine is stopped by the

Stop & Start system.)

●Operation status of the Stop & Start system can be displayed on the multi-

information display.

Monochrome display:

Press the TRIP switch on the steering wheel. (→P. 107)

Color display:

Select

(Drive information) from the menu icons (→P. 111)

Status A:

Displays the cumulative time that the

engine is stopped by the Stop & Start

system from when the engine is started

until the engine is stopped.

(Monochrome display)

(Color display)

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Status B:

Displays the cumulative time that the

engine is stopped by the Stop & Start

system from the previous reset until the

system is reset again.

(Monochrome display)

(Color display)

The status B display can be reset.

Monochrome display:

Press and hold the TRIP switch on the steering wheel when the ECO ODO is

displayed on the multi-information display.

Color display:

Press and hold

on the steering wheel when the Stop & Start system sta-

tus is displayed on the multi-information display.

■Multi-information display messages

When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system, when the

engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start system, and

when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and the shift lever is

shifted into a position other than N with the clutch pedal released, the follow-

ing messages are displayed on the multi-information display.

●When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system (Color dis-

play)

Message

Details/Actions

• The air conditioning system is being used

when the ambient temperature is high or

low.

→ Readily operates when the difference

between the set temperature and cabin

temperature is small.

“For climate con-

trol”

• The windshield defogger is turned on.

• The power heater is turned on.

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Message

Details/Actions

• The battery charge amount may be low.

→ Engine stop is temporarily prohibited

to prioritize charging of the battery, but

if the engine is operated for a short

while, engine stop is allowed.

• A refresh charge may be occurring (Exam-

ples: A short time after replacing the bat-

tery, removing battery terminals, etc.)

→ After a refresh charge of approximately

5 to 40 minutes completes, the system

can be operated.

• The engine may have been started with

the hood opened.

“Battery charging”

→ Close the hood, turn the engine switch

off, wait for a while, and then start the

engine.

• The battery may be cold.

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→ Operating the engine for a short while

allows the system to recover due to

the temperature increase in the engine

compartment.

• The battery may be extremely hot.

→ If the engine is stopped and the engine

compartment is allowed to cool suffi-

ciently, the system recovers.

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Message

Details/Actions

• The brake booster load decreased.

• The vehicle is operated at a high elevation.

→ When a predetermined load is gener-

ated by the brake booster, the system

recovers.

“For brake

system”

“Driver seat belt

unbuckled”

The driver seat belt is not fastened.

The hood is opened.

“Bonnet open”

●When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start

system (Color display)

Message

Details/Actions

• The air conditioning system is turned on or

the air conditioning is being used.

• The windshield defogger is turned on.

• The power heater is turned on.

“For climate

control”

The brake pedal is strongly depressed fur-

ther or pumped.

→ When a predetermined load is gener-

ated from the brake booster by driving

the vehicle, the system recovers.

“For brake

system”

The battery charge amount may be low.

→ The engine is restarted to prioritize

battery charging. Operating the engine

for a short while allows the system to

recover.

“Battery charging”

“Steering wheel

turned”

The steering wheel is turned.

“Driver seat belt

unbuckled”

The driver seat belt is not fastened.

●When the shift lever is shifted into a position other than N with the clutch

pedal released while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system

Message

Actions

“Stop & Start system active.

→ Shift the shift lever to N and depress

Shift to

N

and depress

the clutch pedal. The engine restarts.

clutch to restart.”

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■If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash

The Stop & Start system may be malfunctioning. Contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

WARNING

■When the Stop & Start system is operating

●Keep the shift lever in N and apply the brake pedal or parking brake for

safety while the engine is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (while

the Stop & Start indicator is on).

Unexpected accidents may occur due to the automatic engine start func-

tion.

●Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped due to the Stop &

Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).

Unexpected accidents may occur due to the automatic engine start func-

tion.

●Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while the

vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the

automatic engine start function, causing exhaust gases to collect and

enter the vehicle and resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

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NOTICE

■To ensure the system operates correctly

If any one of the following situations occurs, the Stop & Start system may

not operate correctly, thus, please have your vehicle checked by any autho-

rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-

fessional.

●While the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the seat belt reminder light flashes.

●Even when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the seat belt reminder

light remains off.

●Even when the driver’s door is closed, the open door warning is displayed

on the multi-information display, or the interior light comes on when the

interior light switch is in the door position.

●Even when the driver’s door is opened, the open door warning is not dis-

played on the multi-information display, or the interior light does not come

on when the interior light switch is in the door position.

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Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following

systems operate automatically in response to various driving

situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-

mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-

ing the vehicle.

◆ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

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

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

◆ Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal

is depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.

◆ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or

turning on slippery road surfaces.

◆ VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control+)

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

Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery

road surfaces by controlling steering performance.

◆ TRC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the front wheels from

spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery

roads.

◆ Hill-start assist control

Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on

an incline or slippery slope.

◆ EPS (Electric Power Steering)

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

turn the steering wheel.

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◆ PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped)

→P. 257

◆ Emergency brake signal

When the brakes are applied suddenly, the emergency flashers

automatically flash to alert the vehicle behind.

When the TRC/VSC systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRC/VSC systems are

operating.

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Disabling the TRC system

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

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing

to turn the

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

free it.

To turn the TRC system off,

quickly press and release

.

“TRC OFF” will be shown on the

multi-information display.

Press

again to turn the system

back on.

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■Turning off both TRC and VSC systems

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

seconds while the vehicle is stopped.

for more than 3

The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC OFF” will be shown

^{on the multi-information display.}*

Press

again to turn the systems back on.

*: On vehicles with a PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system), the pre-crash brake

assist and pre-crash braking functions will also be disabled. (→P. 269)

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

ing that TRC has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not been

pressed

TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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

hill-start assist control systems

●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal

is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle

begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has

occurred in any of these systems.

●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are

operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.

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

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

■EPS operation sound

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

heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems

After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically

re-enabled in the following situations:

●When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a

smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a smart entry & start sys-

tem).

●If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC will turn on when vehicle

speed increases

If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will

not occur when vehicle speed increases.

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■Reduced effectiveness of EPS

The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating

when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The

steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from

excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The EPS

system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control

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

operate;

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

forward/backward on an upward incline).

●Manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other than R when start-

ing off forward on an upward incline or in R when starting off backward on

an upward incline.

●The vehicle is stopped.

●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

●The parking brake is not engaged.

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■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will be canceled in any of the following situations;

●Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to N or P.

●Manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when starting off forward

on an upward incline or from R when starting off backward on an upward

incline.

●The accelerator pedal is depressed.

●The parking brake is engaged.

●Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.

■Operating conditions of emergency brake signal

When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will

operate:

●The emergency flashers are off.

●Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).

●The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge

from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.

■Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal

The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:

●The emergency flashers are turned on.

●The brake pedal is released.

●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-

ing operation.

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WARNING

Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause

death or serious injury:

■The ABS does not operate effectively when

●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as

excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-

mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the

following situations:

●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●When driving with tire chains

●When driving over bumps in the road

●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

■TRC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-

pery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.

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

lost.

■Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when

●Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control

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

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

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

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

lead to an accident.

■When the VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully.

Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the

indicator light flashes.

■When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving

force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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WARNING

■Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and

total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the

recommended tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or

wheels.

■Handling of tires and suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect

the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.

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