Toyota Highlander (2020 year). Manual in english — part 4

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ing wheel left and right.

●

To prevent the steering lock motor

from overheating, operation of the

motor may be suspended if the

engine is turned on and off repeat-

edly in a short period of time. In

this case, refrain from operating

the engine switch. After about 10

seconds, the steering lock motor

will resume functioning.

■

Electronic key battery



P.428

■

Operation of the engine switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly

and firmly, the engine switch

mode may not change or the

engine may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the engine

immediately after turning the

engine switch off, the engine may

not start in some cases. After turn-

ing the engine switch off, please

wait a few seconds before restart-

ing the engine.

■

Customization

If the smart key system has been

deactivated in a customized setting,

refer to P.481.

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake

(



P.209), and shift the shift

lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator

is illuminated.

3

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter

display will be extinguished.

4

Release the brake pedal and

check that “ACCESSORY” or

“IGNITION ON” is not shown

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sit-

ting in the driver’s seat. Do not

depress the accelerator pedal

while starting the engine under

any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the

vehicle is moving, do not lock or

open the doors until the vehicle

reaches a safe and complete

stop. Activation of the steering

lock in this circumstance may lead

to an accident, resulting in death

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have

your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function with the engine

switch

If the engine switch seems to be

operating somewhat differently

than usual, such as the switch

sticking slightly, there may be a

malfunction. Contact your Toyota

dealer immediately.

Stopping the engine

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on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

Automatic engine shut off fea-

ture

●

The vehicle is equipped with a

feature that automatically shuts off

the engine when the shift lever is

in P with the engine running for an

extended period.

●

The engine will automatically shut

off after approximately 1 hour if it

has been left running while the

shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine

shut off feature will reset if the

brake pedal is depressed or if the

shift lever is in a position other

than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (



P.118) from the inside or

the mechanical key from the out-

side, the automatic engine shut off

feature will be disabled. The timer

for the automatic engine shut off

feature will be re-enabled if the

driver’s door is opened.

WARNING

■

Stopping the engine in an

emergency

●

If you want to stop the engine in

an emergency while driving the

vehicle, press and hold the

engine switch for more than 2

seconds, or press it briefly 3

times or more in succession.

(



P.442)

However, do not touch the

engine switch while driving

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the engine off while driving

will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power

assist to these systems will be

lost. This will make it more diffi-

cult to steer and brake, so you

should pull over and stop the

vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

●

If the engine switch is operated

while the vehicle is running, a

warning message will be shown

on the multi-information display

and a buzzer sounds.

●

To restart the engine after per-

forming an emergency shut-

down, shift the shift lever to N

and then press the engine

switch.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful

carbon monoxide (CO), which is

colorless and odorless. Observe

the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle

and may lead to an accident

caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area,

such as a garage, stop the

engine.

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Modes can be changed by

pressing the engine switch with

brake pedal released. (The

mode changes each time the

switch is pressed.)

1

OFF

*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

2

ACC

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

3

ON

All electrical components can be

used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

*

: If the shift lever is in a position

other than P when turning off the

engine, the engine switch will be

turned to ACC, not to OFF.

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more

than 20 minutes or ON (the engine

is not running) for more than an

hour with the shift lever in P, the

engine switch will automatically turn

off. However, this function cannot

entirely prevent battery discharge.

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine switch in ACC or ON for long

periods of time when the engine is

not running.

WARNING

●

Do not leave the vehicle with

the engine running for a long

time. If such a situation cannot

be avoided, park the vehicle in

an open space and ensure that

exhaust fumes do not enter the

vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running

in an area with snow build-up,

or where it is snowing. If snow-

banks build up around the vehi-

cle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and

enter the vehicle.

Changing engine switch

modes

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch

in ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the

multi-information display, the

engine switch is not off. Exit the

vehicle after turning the engine

switch off.

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If the engine is stopped with the

shift lever in a position other

than P, the engine switch will not

be turned off but instead be

turned to ACC. Perform the fol-

lowing procedure to turn the

switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake

is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “ACCESSORY” is

displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display and press the

engine switch shortly and

firmly.

4

Check that “ACCESSORY”

or “IGNITION ON” on the

multi-information display are

off.

*1

:Shifting to the D position allows

the system to select a gear suit-

able for the driving conditions.

Setting the shift lever to the D

position is recommended for nor-

mal driving.

*2

:Selecting gears using M mode

fixes the gear step, controls

engine braking force, and pre-

vents unnecessary upshifting.

■

To protect the automatic trans-

mission

If the automatic transmission fluid

temperature is high, “High Trans-

mission Fluid Temp See Owner's

Manual” will be displayed on the

multi-information display and the

vehicle will go into transmission pro-

tection mode automatically. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

When stopping the engine

with the shift lever in a

position other than P

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not stop the engine when the

shift lever is in a position other

than P. If the engine is stopped in

another shift lever position, the

engine switch will not be turned

off but instead be turned to ACC.

If the vehicle is left in ACC, bat-

tery discharge may occur.

Automatic transmis-

sion

Select the shift position

depending on your purpose

and situation.

Shift position purpose

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

*1

M

M mode driving

*2

(



P.206)

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When driving with dynamic

radar cruise control with

full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving

mode to sport mode with the intent

of enabling engine braking, engine

braking will not activate because

dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range will not be can-

celed.

■

Restraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)



P.178

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AI-SHIFT

●

The AI-SHIFT automatically

selects the suitable gear accord-

ing to driver performance and driv-

ing conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically oper-

ates when the shift lever is in D.

(Shifting the shift lever to the M posi-

tion cancels the function.)

●

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects

a suitable gear for sporty driving

according to driver’s input and

driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT

operates automatically when the

shift lever is in D and sport mode

is selected for the driving mode.

(Selecting normal mode with the

driving mode select switch or shift-

ing the shift lever to the M position

cancels this function.)

: While the engine switch is in

ON and the brake pedal

depressed

*

, shift the shift lever

while pushing the shift release

button on the shift knob.

: Shift the shift lever while

pushing the shift release button

on the shift knob.

: Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever

between P and D, make sure that

the vehicle is completely stopped.

*

: For the vehicle to be able to be

shifted from P, the brake pedal

must be depressed before the

shift release button is pushed. If

the shift release button is pushed

first, the shift lock will not be

released.

■

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

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery

road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and

sudden acceleration, as this could

result in the vehicle skidding to

the side or spinning.

Shifting the shift lever

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ON 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

Turn the engine switch to ON

and check that the parking brake

is set. (



P.203, 209)

2

Turn the engine switch to off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover,

cover the tip of the screwdriver with

a rag.

5

Press and hold the shift lock

override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while

both buttons are pressed.



P.306, 310

To enter M mode, shift the shift

lever to M. Gears can then be

selected by operating the shift

lever, allowing you to drive in the

gear of your choosing.

WARNING

■

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 acci-

dentally 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, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving

mode and snow mode

Selecting gears in the M

position

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Upshifting

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Downshifting

The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.

The selected gear, from M1 to M8,
will be fixed and displayed on the
meters.

When in the M position, the gear
will not change unless the shift
lever is operated.

However, even when in the M
position, the gears will be auto-
matically changed in the follow-
ing situation:



When vehicle speed drops
(downshift only).



When the automatic transmis-
sion fluid or engine coolant
temperature is low.



When automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high
(upshift only).



When the needle of the
tachometer is in the red zone
(the range which exceeds the
allowable revs of the engine).

In the following situations, the
gear will not shift even if the shift
lever is operated.



The vehicle speed is low
(upshift only).

■

Downshifting restriction warn-
ing buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving
performance, downshifting opera-
tion may sometimes be restricted. In
some circumstances, downshifting

may not be possible even when the
paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)

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Right turn

2

Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3
times.

3

Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated
when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster
than usual

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

burned out.

Turn signal lever

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Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set
and released manually.

U.S.A.

Canada

1

Pull the switch to set the
parking brake

The parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light will turn on.

Pull and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.

2

Push the switch to release
the parking brake

• Operate the parking brake switch

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Parking brake automatic release

function (



P.210)

Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light and parking brake
light turn off.

If the parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light flashes,
operate the switch again. (



P.457)

■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until a “EPB Shift Inter-
lock Function Activated” is
shown on the multi-information
display.

When the automatic mode is
turned on, the parking brake
operates as follows.



When the shift lever is moved
out of P, the parking brake will
be released, and the parking
brake indicator light and park-
ing brake light turn off.

Parking brake

The parking brake can be
set or released automati-
cally or manually.

In automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released automatically
according to the shift lever
operation. Also, even in
automatic mode, the park-
ing brake can be set or
released manually.

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

When the shift lever is moved
into P, the parking brake will
be set, and the parking brake
indicator light and parking
brake light turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped,
press and hold the parking
brake switch until a “EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated”
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the engine switch is not in
ON, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake
switch.

●

When the engine switch is not in
ON, automatic mode (automatic
brake setting and releasing) is not
available.

■

Parking brake automatic
release function

The parking brake will be released
automatically when the accelerator
pedal is slowly depressed under the
following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is in a forward or

reverse position.

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or
brake system warning light is not
illuminated

If the automatic release function
does not operate, release the park-
ing brake manually.

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily
Unavailable” is displayed on
the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated
repeatedly over a short period of
time, the system may restrict opera-
tion to prevent overheating. If this
happens, refrain from operating the
parking brake. Normal operation will
return after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable”
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If
the message does not disappear
after operating the switch several
times, the system may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a
malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light

●

Depending on the engine switch
mode, the parking brake indicator
light and parking brake light will
turn on and stay on as described
below:
ON: Comes on until the parking
brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds.

●

When the engine switch is turned
off with the parking brake set, the
parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light will stay on for
about 15 seconds. This does not
indicate a malfunction.

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When the parking brake switch

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake

setting and releasing) will be turned

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.177

■

Parking brake engaged warning

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is

driven with the parking brake

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake system warning

light comes on



P.450

■

Usage in winter time



P.319

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle

alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally and there

is the danger of the vehicle mov-

ing that may lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the

parking brake switch. Objects

may interfere with the switch and

may lead the parking brake to

unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift

the shift lever to P, set the parking

brake and make sure that the

vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake

components overheating, which

may affect braking performance

and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer immediately if

this occurs.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

(green)

comes on. While the

system is holding the brake, the
brake hold operated indicator (yel-

low)

comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating
conditions

The brake hold system cannot be
turned on in the following condi-
tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat
belt.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

If any of the conditions above are
detected when the brake hold sys-
tem is enabled, the system will turn
off and the brake hold standby indi-
cator light will go off. In addition, if
any of the conditions are detected
while the system is holding the
brake, a warning buzzer will sound
and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display. The park-
ing brake will then be set automati-
cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released
for a period of about 3 minutes
after the system has started hold-
ing the brake, the parking brake
will be set automatically. In this
case, a warning buzzer sounds
and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the
system is holding the brake, firmly
depress the brake pedal and
press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not
hold the vehicle when the vehicle
is on a steep incline. In this situa-
tion, it may be necessary for the
driver to apply the brakes. A warn-
ing buzzer will sound and the
multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If
a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set
automatically while the system
is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-
tions to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal.
(The parking brake will not be
released automatically if the seat
belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch
with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake

Brake Hold

The brake hold system
keeps the brake applied
when the shift lever is in D,
M or N with the system on
and the brake pedal has
been depressed to stop the
vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is
depressed with the shift
lever in D or M to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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indicator light goes off. (



P.209)

■

When an inspection at your

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate

even when the brake hold switch is

pressed with the brake hold system

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.457

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise

caution. The brake hold function

may not hold the vehicle in such a

situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the

tires has been exceeded. Do not

use the system when stopped on

a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not

designed for use when parking

the vehicle for a long period of

time. Turning the engine switch off

while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake,

which would cause the vehicle to

move. When operating the engine

switch, depress the brake pedal,

shift the shift lever to P and set

the parking brake.

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Operating the

switch

turns on the lights as follows:

U.S.A.

Canada

1

The headlights, daytime

running lights (



P.214) and

all the lights listed below turn
on and off automatically.
(When the engine switch is in
ON.)

2

The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and
daytime running lights
(



P.214) turn on.

3

The headlights and all

lights listed above (except
daytime running lights) turn
on.

4

(U.S.A.) Off

■

Daytime running light system

●

Vehicles without projector head-
lights: The daytime running lights
illuminate using the same lights as
the low beam headlights and illu-
minate dimmer than the low beam
headlights.

●

Vehicles with projector head-
lights: The daytime running lights
illuminate using the same lights as
the parking lights and illuminate
brighter than the parking lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible
to other drivers during daytime
driving, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically when all of
the following conditions are met.
(The daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released

• The headlight switch is in the

or

*

position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain
on after they illuminate, even if the
parking brake is set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running
lights can be turned off by operat-
ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-
lights, the daytime running light
system offers greater durability
and consumes less electricity, so
it can help improve fuel economy.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.

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Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function prop-
erly if an object is placed on the sen-
sor, 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 head-
light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The
headlights and tail lights turn off
30 seconds after the driver’s door
is opened and closed if the engine
switch is turned to ACC or OFF.
(The lights turn off immediately if

on the key is pressed after all

the doors are closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on:
The tail lights turn off automati-
cally if the engine switch is turned
to ACC or OFF and the driver’s
door is opened.

Except for Canada: To turn the lights
on again, turn the engine switch to
ON, or turn the light switch off once

and then back to

or

.

For Canada: To turn the lights on
again, turn the engine switch to ON,

or turn the light switch to

once

and then back to

or

.

■

Automatic headlight leveling
system (if equipped)

The level of the headlights is auto-
matically adjusted according to the
number of passengers and the load-
ing condition of the vehicle to
ensure that the headlights do not

interfere with other road users.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine
switch is turned off or turned to ACC
and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on.

■

Welcome lighting

The parking lights and tail lights
automatically turn on at night when
the doors are unlocked using the
entry function or wireless remote
control if the light switch is in the

position.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-
light illumination

When driving during daytime with

the headlight switch turned to

, if

the windshield wipers are used, the
headlights will turn on automatically
after several seconds to help
enhance the visibility of your vehi-
cle.

■

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the
vehicle from discharging, if the
headlights and/or tail lights are on
when the engine switch is turned off
the battery saving function will oper-
ate and automatically turn off all the
lights after approximately 20 min-
utes. When the engine switch is
turned to ON, the battery-saving
function will be disabled.
When any of the following are per-
formed, the battery-saving function
is canceled once and then reacti-
vated. All the lights will turn off auto-
matically 20 minutes after the
battery-saving function has been
reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-
ated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.
(



P.515)

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1

With the headlights on, push

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.

2

Pull the lever toward you and

release it to flash the high

beams once.

You can flash the high beams with

the headlights on or off.

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting

System) secures excellent visi-

bility at intersections and on

curves by automatically adjust-

ing the direction of the light axis

of the headlights according to

vehicle speed and the degree of

the tire’s angle as controlled by

steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph

(10 km/h) or higher.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.515)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the engine

is off.

Turning on the high beam

headlights

AFS (Adaptive Front-light-

ing System) (if equipped)

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Press the Automatic High

Beam switch.

2

Push the lever away from

you with the headlight switch
in the

or

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will come on when the system is

operating.

■

Conditions to turn the high

beams on/off automatically

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are met, the high beams will

be turned on automatically (after

approximately 1 second):

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is

dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with

headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the

road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions is

met, the high beams will turn off

automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below

approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is

not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the

road ahead.

■

Camera sensor detection infor-

mation

●

The high beams may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following

situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam

uses a camera sensor

located behind the upper

portion of the windshield to

assess the brightness of the

lights of vehicles ahead,

streetlights, etc., and auto-

matically turns the high

beams on or off as neces-

sary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic

High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Auto-

matic High Beam. Always drive

safely, taking care to observe your

surroundings and turning the high

beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High

Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic

High Beam

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from around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of

by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be

detected due to repeated curves,
road dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a

faraway lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead

are not on

●

The high beams may be turned off
if a vehicle ahead that is using fog
lights without its headlights turned
on is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic
signals, and illuminated billboards
or signs and other reflective
objects may cause the high
beams to change to the low
beams, or the low beams to
remain on.

●

The following factors may affect
the amount of time taken for the
high beams to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights,

fog lights, and tail lights of vehi-
cles 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 (gradi-

ent, curve, condition of the road
surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and

amount of luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off
unexpectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may
not be detected.

●

In the following situations the sys-
tem may not be able to correctly
detect the surrounding brightness
level. This may cause the low
beams to remain on or the high
beams to flash or dazzle pedestri-
ans or vehicles ahead. In such a
case, it is necessary to manually
switch between the high and low
beams.

• When driving in inclement weather

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sand-
storms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured

by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or

damaged

• When the camera sensor is

deformed or dirty

• When the temperature of the cam-

era sensor is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness

level is equal to that of headlights,
tail lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of

vehicles ahead are turned off,
dirty, changing color, or not aimed
properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water,

snow, dust, etc. from a preceding
vehicle

• 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 roads,
etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly

taking curves or driving on a wind-
ing road

• When there is a highly reflective

object ahead of the vehicle, such
as a sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding

vehicle is highly reflective, such as
a container on a truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are

damaged or dirty, or are not aimed
properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling

due to a flat tire, a trailer being
towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed

between the high beams and low
beams repeatedly in an abnormal
manner

• When the driver believes that the

high beams may be flashing or
dazzling pedestrians or other driv-
ers

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Temporarily lowering sensor
sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be
temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the engine switch off while
the following conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in

or

.

●

The headlight switch lever is in
high beam position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is
on.

2

Turn the engine switch to ON.

3

Within 60 seconds after step

2

,

repeat pulling the headlight
switch lever to the original posi-
tion then pushing it to the high
beam position quickly 10 times,
then leave the lever in high beam
position.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the
Automatic High Beam indicator
is turn on and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights)
may turn on even when the vehicle
is stopped.

■

Switching to the low beams

Pull the lever to its original posi-
tion.

The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off.

Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High Beam
system again.

■

Switching to the high
beams

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off and the high beam indi-
cator will turn on.

Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.

Turning the high beams
on/off manually

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: If equipped

1

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Turns the fog lights off

2

Turns the fog lights on

■

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

Operate the

lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-

lows.



Intermittent windshield wip-

ers with interval adjuster

1

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Off

2

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Intermittent operation

Fog light switch

*

The fog lights secure excel-

lent visibility in difficult driv-

ing conditions, such as in

rain and fog.

Operating instructions

Windshield wipers and

washer

Operating the lever can

switch between automatic

operation and manual oper-

ation, or can use the

washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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3

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Low speed operation

4

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

High speed operation

5

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted
when intermittent operation is
selected.

6

Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

7

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

8

Washer/wiper dual

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.

Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.



Rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers

When “AUTO” is selected, the
wipers will operate automatically
when the sensor detects falling
rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing in accor-
dance with rain volume and
vehicle speed.

The sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted when “AUTO” is
selected.

1

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Off

2

Rain-sensing wiper oper-

ation

3

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Low speed operation

4

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

High speed operation

5

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Temporary operation

When AUTO mode is selected,

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the sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted by turning the switch
ring.

6

Increases the sensitivity

7

Decreases the sensitivity

8

Washer/wiper dual

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.

The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

■

The windshield wipers and
washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Dripping prevention wiper
sweep

After washing and wiping operation
several times, the wipers operate
one more time after a short delay to
prevent dripping. However, this
function will not operate while driv-
ing.

■

Effects of vehicle speed on
wiper operation

Vehicle speed affects the intermit-
tent wiper interval.

■

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●

The raindrop sensor judges the
amount of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It
may not operate properly when
sunlight from the rising or setting
of the sun intermittently strikes the
windshield, or if bugs, etc. are
present on the windshield

●

If the wiper switch is turned to the
“AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in ON, the wipers will
operate once to show that AUTO
mode is activated.

●

When the sensor sensitivity ring is
turned toward high while in
“AUTO” position, the wipers will
operate once to indicate that the
sensor sensitivity is enhanced.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop
sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher,
or 5°F (-15°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 washer fluid tank.

■

Front door opening linked wind-
shield wiper stop function
(vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)

When “AUTO” is selected and the

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windshield wipers are operating, if a

front door is opened, the operation

of the windshield wipers will be

stopped to prevent anyone enter-

ing/exiting the vehicle from being

sprayed by water from the wipers,

provided the vehicle is stopped with

the parking brake applied or the shift

lever in P. When the front door is

closed, wiper operation will resume.

Operating the

switch

operates the rear wiper as fol-

lows.

1

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Off

2

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Intermittent operation

3

(U.S.A.) or

(Canada)

Normal operation

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of

windshield wipers in AUTO

mode (vehicles with

rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

The windshield wipers may oper-

ate unexpectedly if the sensor is

touched or the windshield is sub-

ject to vibration in AUTO mode.

Take care that your fingers, etc.

do not become caught in the

windshield wipers.

■

Caution regarding the use of

washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the

washer fluid until the windshield

becomes warm. The fluid may

freeze on the windshield and

cause low visibility. This may lead

to an accident, resulting in death

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may

overheat.

■

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.

Rear windshield wiper

and washer

NOTICE

■

When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may

damage the rear window.

Operating the wiper lever

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Washer/wiper dual

operation

Pushing the lever operates the

wiper and washer.
The wiper will automatically operate

a couple of times after the washer

squirts.
The washer will automatically oper-

ate and clean the camera for the
Digital Rearview Mirror

*1

(



P.157)

and rear camera

*2

.

*1

:If equipped

*2

:Refer to “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

The rear window wiper and

washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not

blocked if there is washer fluid in the

washer fluid tank.

■

Reverse-linked rear window

wiper function

When the shift lever is shifted to R

when the front wipers are operating,

the rear window wiper will operate

once.

■

Customization

Setting of the reverse-linked func-

tion can be changed. (



P.515)

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may

overheat.

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Close all the doors and win-

dows, and turn the engine

switch off.



Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P.503

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded

gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling,

your vehicle has a fuel tank opening

that only accommodates the spe-

cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■

If the malfunction indicator

lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may

illuminate erroneously if refueling is

performed repeatedly when the fuel

tank is nearly full.

Opening the fuel tank

cap

Perform the following steps

to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehi-

cle

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 sur-

face to discharge any static

electricity. It is important to dis-

charge static electricity before

refueling because sparks result-

ing 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 of the filler neck and

cause injury.

●

Do not allow anyone that has

not discharged static electricity

from their body to come close to

an open fuel tank.

●

Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that

are harmful if inhaled.

●

Do not smoke while refueling

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to

ignite and cause a fire.

●

Do not return to the vehicle or

touch any person or object that

is statically charged.

This may cause static electricity

to build up, resulting in a possi-

ble 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.

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Press the switch to open the

fuel filler door.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly

to remove it and hang it on

the back of the fuel filler door.

■

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened



P.480

After refueling, turn the fuel tank

cap until you hear a click. Once

the cap is released, it will turn

slightly in the opposite direction.

WARNING

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehi-

cle, such as causing the emission

control system to operate abnor-

mally or damaging fuel system

components or the vehicle’s

painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

■

When replacing the fuel tank

cap

Do not use anything but a genu-

ine Toyota fuel tank cap designed

for your vehicle. Doing so may

cause a fire or other incident

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.233

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P.241

■

AHB (Automatic High

Beam)



P.217

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*



P.251

*

: If equipped

■

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range



P.254

Two types of sensors, located

behind the front grille and wind-

shield, detect information neces-

sary to operate the drive assist

systems.

Radar sensor
Front camera

Toyota Safety Sense

2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

consists of the following

drive assist systems and

contributes to a safe and

comfortable driving experi-

ence:

Driving assist system

WARNING

■

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 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 condi-

tions.
As there is a limit to the degree of

recognition accuracy and control

performance that this system can

provide, do not overly rely on this

system. The driver is always

responsible for paying attention to

the vehicle’s surroundings and

driving safely.

Sensors

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■

To avoid malfunction of the

radar sensor

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may

not operate properly, possibly

leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the radar sensor and the

radar sensor cover clean at all

times.

Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or

the front or back of the radar sen-

sor cover is dirty or covered with

water droplets, snow, etc., clean

it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar

sensor cover with a soft cloth to

avoid damaging them.

●

Do not attach accessories,

stickers (including transparent

stickers) or other items to the

radar sensor, radar sensor

cover or surrounding area.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor

or its surrounding area to a

strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille,

or front bumper has been sub-

jected to a strong impact, have

the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the radar

sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar

sensor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar

sensor must be recalibrated.

Contact your Toyota dealer for

details.

• When the radar sensor or front

grille are removed and installed,

or replaced

• When the front bumper is

replaced

■

To avoid malfunction of the

front camera

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Otherwise, the front camera may

not operate properly, possibly

leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all

times.

• If the windshield is dirty or cov-

ered with an oily film, water

droplets, snow, etc., clean the

windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is

applied to the windshield, it will

still be necessary to use the

windshield wipers to remove

water droplets, etc. from the

area of the windshield in front of

the front camera.

• If the inner side of the wind-

shield where the front camera is

installed is dirty, contact your

Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●

Do not attach objects, such as

stickers, transparent stickers,

etc., to the outer side of the

windshield in front of the front

camera (shaded area in the

illustration).

From the top of the windshield

to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm)

below the bottom of the front

camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)

(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm]

to the right and left from the

center of the front camera)

●

If the part of the windshield in

front of the front camera is

fogged up or covered with con-

densation, or ice, use the wind-

shield defogger to remove the

fog, condensation, or ice.

(



P.329, 335)

●

If water droplets cannot be

properly removed from the area

of the windshield in front of the

front camera by the windshield

wipers, replace the wiper insert

or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the

windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is

damaged or cracked.

After replacing the windshield,

the front camera must be recali-

brated. Contact your Toyota

dealer for details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact

the front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to

shine into the front camera.

●

Do not dirty or damage the front

camera.

When cleaning the inside of the

windshield, do not allow glass

cleaner to contact the lens of

the front camera. Also, do not

touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged,

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject the front camera

to a strong impact.

●

Do not change the installation

position or direction of the front

camera or remove it.

●

Do not disassemble the front

camera.

●

Do not modify any components

of the vehicle around the front

camera (inside rear view mirror,

etc.) or ceiling.

●

Do not attach any accessories

to the hood, front grille or front

bumper that may obstruct the

front camera. Contact your Toy-

ota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long

object is to be mounted on the

roof, make sure that it will not

obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or

other lights.

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Certification



Except for vehicles sold in Canada



For vehicles sold in Canada

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

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

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When
the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear
and the system will become operational.

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

Situation

Actions

When the area around a sensor is
covered with dirt, moisture (fogged
up, covered with condensation, ice,
etc.), or other foreign matter

To clean the part of the windshield in
front of the front camera , use the
windshield wipers or the windshield
defogger of the air conditioning sys-
tem (



P.329, 335).

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In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has
been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are
detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-
tional.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

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

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

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

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

When the temperature around the
front camera is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehi-
cle is in the sun or in an extremely
cold environment

If the front camera is hot, such as
after the vehicle had been parked in
the sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature
around the front camera.

If a sunshade was used when the
vehicle was parked, depending on its
type, the sunlight reflected from the
surface of the sunshade may cause
the temperature of the front camera
to become excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such after
the vehicle is parked in an extremely
cold environment, use the air condi-
tioning system to increase the tem-
perature around the front camera.

The area in front of the front camera
is obstructed, such as when the
hood is open or a sticker is attached
to the part of the windshield in front
of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker,
etc. to clear the obstruction.

Situation

Actions

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The system can detect the fol-
lowing:



Vehicles



Bicyclists



Pedestrians

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Pre-collision warning

When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal
collision is high, a buzzer will
sound and a warning message
will be displayed on the
multi-information display to urge
the driver to take evasive action.

■

Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal
collision is high, the system
applies greater braking force in
relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.

■

Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that
the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion is extremely high, the
brakes are automatically applied
to help avoid the collision or
reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem)

The pre-collision system
uses a radar sensor and
front camera to detect
objects (



P.233) in front of

the vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the
possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with an object 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 possi-
bility of a frontal collision
with an object is extremely
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help
avoid the collision or help
reduce the impact of the col-
lision.

The pre-collision system can
be disabled/enabled and the
warning timing can be
changed. (



P.235)

Detectable objects

System functions

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Limitations of the pre-colli-

sion system

●

The driver is solely responsible

for safe driving. Always drive

safely, taking care to observe

your surroundings.

Do not use the pre-collision sys-

tem instead of normal braking

operations under any circum-

stances. This system will not

prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every

situation. Do not overly rely on

this system. Failure to do so

may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

●

Although this system is

designed to help avoid a colli-

sion 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 sys-

tem may operate even if there is

no possibility of a collision:



P.237

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly:



P.238

●

Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the pre-collision system

yourself.

Depending on the objects used

for testing (dummies, card-

board objects imitating detect-

able objects, etc.), the system

may not operate properly, possi-

bly 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 function, the pre-colli-

sion braking function operation

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. Depress the

brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking func-

tion 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-collision braking function

from operating.

●

In some situations, while the

pre-collision braking function is

operating, operation of the func-

tion 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 tak-

ing evasive action and possibly

delay the operation timing of the

pre-collision braking function.

■

When to disable the pre-colli-

sion system

In the following situations, disable

the system, as it may not operate

properly, possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

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Enabling/disabling the

pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on (



P.87,

96) of the multi-information dis-

play.

The system is automatically

enabled each time the engine

switch is turned to ON.

If the system is disabled, the

PCS warning light will turn on

and a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

■

Changing the pre-collision

warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing
can be changed on

(



P.87,

96) of the multi-information dis-

play.

The warning timing setting is

retained when the engine switch is

turned OFF. However, if the pre-col-

lision system is disabled and

re-enabled, the operation timing will

return to the default setting (mid-

dle).

WARNING

●

When your vehicle is towing

another vehicle

●

When transporting the vehicle

via truck, boat, train or similar

means of transportation

●

When the vehicle is raised on a

lift with the engine running and

the tires are allowed to rotate

freely

●

When inspecting the vehicle

using a drum tester such as a

chassis dynamometer or speed-

ometer tester, or when using an

on vehicle wheel balancer

●

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 vehicle has been in an acci-

dent 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 sen-

sor or front camera is temporar-

ily installed to the vehicle

Changing settings of the

pre-collision system

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Early

2

Middle

This is the default setting.

3

Late

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Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.
Each function is operational at the following speed

●

Pre-collision warning

●

Pre-collision brake assist

●

Pre-collision braking

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-
ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10
to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10
to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph
(30 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph
(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-
ans

Approx. 20 to 50 mph
(30 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph
(30 to 80 km/h)

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The system may not operate in the following situations:

●

If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the
vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●

If the shift lever is in R

●

When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning
function will be operational)

■

Object detection function

The system detects objects based
on their size, profile, motion, etc.
However, an object may not be
detected depending on the sur-
rounding brightness and the motion,
posture, and angle of the detected
object, preventing the system from
operating properly. (



P.238)

The illustration shows an image of
detectable objects.

■

Cancelation of the pre-collision
braking

If either of the following occur while
the pre-collision braking function is
operating, 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 possibility of a colli-
sion

●

In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, the system may determine
that there is a possibility of a fron-
tal collision and operate.

• When passing a detectable object,

etc.

• When changing lanes while over-

taking a detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable

object in an adjacent lane or on
the roadside, such as when
changing the course of travel or
driving on a winding road

• When rapidly closing on a detect-

able object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the

roadside, such as detectable
objects, guardrails, utility poles,
trees, or walls

• When there is a detectable object

or other object by the roadside at
the entrance of a curve

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-
ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10
to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10
to 80 km/h)

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• When there are patterns or paint

in front of your vehicle that may be
mistaken for a detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable

object that is changing lanes or
making a right/left turn

• When passing a detectable object

in an oncoming lane that is
stopped to make a right/left turn

• When a detectable object

approaches very close and then
stops before entering the path of
your vehicle

• If the front of your vehicle is raised

or lowered, such as when on an
uneven or undulating road surface

• When driving on a road sur-

rounded 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 in front of
your vehicle

• When passing under an object

(road sign, billboard, etc.)

• When approaching 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 your
vehicle, such as thick grass, tree
branches, or a banner

• When driving through steam or

smoke

• 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 elec-
trical noise may be present

■

Situations in which the system
may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, an object may not be
detected by the radar sensor and
front camera, preventing the sys-
tem from operating properly:

• When a detectable object is

approaching your vehicle

• When your vehicle or a detectable

object is wobbling

• If a detectable object makes an

abrupt maneuver (such as sudden

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swerving, acceleration or deceler-
ation)

• When your vehicle approaches a

detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is not

directly in front of your vehicle

• When a detectable object is near

a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole
cover, vehicle, steel plate on the
road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under

a structure

• When part of a detectable object

is hidden by an object, such as
large baggage, an umbrella, or
guardrail

• When multiple detectable objects

are close together

• If the sun or other light is shining

directly on a detectable object

• When a detectable object is a

shade of white and looks
extremely bright

• When a detectable object appears

to be nearly the same color or
brightness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or sud-

denly emerges in front of your
vehicle

• When the front of your vehicle is

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a very bright light ahead,

such as the sun or the headlights
of oncoming traffic, shines directly
into the front camera

• When approaching the side or

front of a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle
• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such

as a personal mobility vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small

rear end, such as an unloaded
truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low

rear end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely

high ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a

load which protrudes past its rear
bumper

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly

shaped, such as a tractor or side
car

• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized

bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a
large load, a bicycle ridden by
more than one person, or a
uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle
with a child seat, tandem bicycle,
etc.)

• If a pedestrian/or the riding height

of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than
approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller
than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing

oversized clothing (a rain coat,
long skirt, etc.), making their sil-
houette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward

or squatting or bicyclist is bending
forward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving

fast

• If a pedestrian is pushing a

stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or
other vehicle

• When driving in inclement weather

such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm

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• When driving through steam or

smoke

• When the surrounding area is dim,

such as at dawn or dusk, or while
at night or in a tunnel, making a
detectable object appear to be
nearly the same color as its sur-
roundings

• When driving in a place where the

surrounding brightness changes
suddenly, such as at the entrance
or exit of a tunnel

• After the engine has started the

vehicle has not been driven for a
certain amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and

for a few seconds after making a
left/right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a

few seconds after driving on a
curve

• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered

• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the

front camera

• The vehicle is being driven at

extremely high speeds

• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera

is misaligned

●

In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, sufficient braking force
may not be obtained, preventing
the system from performing prop-
erly:

• 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 main-

tained (brakes or tires are exces-

sively worn, improper tire inflation
pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven

on a gravel road or other slippery
surface

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If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P.315), the

pre-collision brake assist and
pre-collision braking functions are
also disabled.

●

The PCS warning light will turn on
and “VSC Turned OFF Pre-Colli-
sion Brake System Unavailable”
will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

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LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist)

When driving on highways

and freeways with white

(yellow) lane lines, this

function alerts the driver

when the vehicle might

depart from its lane or
course

*

and provides assis-

tance by operating the

steering wheel to keep the

vehicle in its lane or
course

*

. Furthermore, the

system provides steering

assistance when dynamic

radar cruise control with

full-speed range is operat-

ing to keep the vehicle in its

lane.
The LTA system recognizes

white (yellow) lane lines or a
course

*

using the front cam-

era. Additionally, it detects

preceding vehicles using

the front camera and radar.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

WARNING

■

Before using LTA system

●

Do not rely solely upon the LTA

system. The LTA system does

not automatically drive the vehi-

cle or reduce the amount of

attention that must be paid to

the area in front of the vehicle.

The driver must always assume

full responsibility for driving

safely by paying careful atten-

tion to the surrounding condi-

tions and operating the steering

wheel to correct the path of the

vehicle. Also, the driver must

take adequate breaks when

fatigued, such as from driving

for a long period of time.

●

Failure to perform appropriate

driving operations and pay care-

ful attention may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

When not using the LTA system,

use the LTA switch to turn the

system off.

■

Situations unsuitable for LTA

system

In the following situations, use the

LTA switch to turn the system off.

Failure to do so may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Vehicle is driven on a road sur-

face which is slippery due to

rainy weather, fallen snow,

freezing, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-

ered road.

●

White (yellow) lines are difficult

to see due to rain, snow, fog,

dust, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven in a temporary

lane or restricted lane due to

construction work.

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WARNING

●

Vehicle is driven in a construc-

tion zone.

●

A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are

equipped.

●

When the tires have been

excessively worn, or when the

tire inflation pressure is low.

●

When tires of a size other than

specified are installed.

●

Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes

other than that highways and

freeways.

●

When your vehicle is towing a

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing.

■

Preventing LTA system mal-

functions and operations per-

formed by mistake

●

Do not modify the headlights or

place stickers, etc. on the sur-

face 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.

■

Conditions in which functions

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the

functions may not operate prop-

erly and the vehicle may depart

from its lane. Drive safely by

always paying careful attention to

your surroundings and operate

the steering wheel to correct the

path of the vehicle without relying

solely on the functions.

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.246) and

the preceding vehicle changes

lanes. (Your vehicle may follow

the preceding vehicle and also

change lanes.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.246) and

the preceding vehicle is sway-

ing. (Your vehicle may sway

accordingly and depart from the

lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.246) and

the preceding vehicle departs

from its lane. (Your vehicle may

follow the preceding vehicle and

depart from the lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.246) and

the preceding vehicle is being

driven extremely close to the

left/right lane line. (Your vehicle

may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

●

Vehicle is being driven around a

sharp curve.

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WARNING

●

Objects or patterns that could

be mistaken for white (yellow)

lines are present on the side of

the road (guardrails, reflective

poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven where the road

diverges, merges, etc.

●

Repair marks of asphalt, white

(yellow) lines, etc. are present

due to road repair.

●

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 intersec-

tion, 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.

●

If the edge of the road is not

clear or straight.

●

The vehicle is driven on a sur-

face 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 on a slope.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road

which tilts left or right, or a wind-

ing road.

●

The vehicle is driven on an

unpaved or rough road.

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Lane departure alert func-

tion

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart
from its lane or course

*

, a warn-

ing is displayed on the

multi-information display, and a

warning buzzer will sound to

alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer sounds,

check the area around your vehicle

and carefully operate the steering

wheel to move the vehicle back to

the center of the lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-

tem determines that the vehicle

might depart from its lane and that

the possibility of a collision with an

overtaking vehicle in the adjacent

lane is high, the lane departure

alert will operate even if the turn

signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

■

Steering assist function

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart
from its lane or course

*

, the sys-

WARNING

●

The traffic lane is excessively

narrow or wide.

●

The vehicle is extremely tilted

due to carrying heavy luggage

or having improper tire pres-

sure.

●

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).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at

night with the headlights off or

when a headlight is dim due to

its lens being dirty or it being

misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a cross-

wind.

●

The vehicle is affected by wind

from a vehicle driven in a

nearby lane.

●

The vehicle has just changed

lanes or crossed an intersec-

tion.

●

Tires which differ by structure,

manufacturer, brand or tread

pattern are used.

●

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

●

The vehicle is being driven at

extremely high speeds.

Functions included in LTA

system

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tem provides assistance as nec-
essary by operating the steering
wheel in small amounts for a
short period of time to keep the
vehicle in its lane.

If the system detects that the steer-
ing 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-information display and
the function is temporarily can-
celed.

Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle
might depart from its lane and that
the possibility of a collision with an
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent
lane is high, the steering assist
function will operate even if the turn
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

■

Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

When the vehicle is swaying
within a lane, the warning
buzzer will sound and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the
multi-information display to alert
the driver.

■

Lane centering function

This function is linked with
dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range and pro-
vides the required assistance by
operating the steering wheel to
keep the vehicle in its current
lane.

When dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range is not operat-
ing, the lane centering function
does not operate.

In situations where the white (yel-
low) lane lines are difficult to see or
are not visible, such as when in a

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traffic jam, this function will operate
to help follow a preceding vehicle
by monitoring the position of the
preceding vehicle.

If the system detects that the steer-
ing 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-information display and
the function is temporarily can-
celed.

Press the LTA switch to turn the
LTA system on.

The LTA indicator illuminates and a
message is displayed on the
multi-information display.

Press the LTA switch again to turn
the LTA system off.

When the LTA system is turned on
or off, operation of the LTA system
continues in the same condition the

next time the engine is started.

LTA indicator

The illumination condition of the
indicator informs the driver of the
system operation status.

Illuminated in white: LTA system is
operating.

Illuminated in green: Steering wheel
assistance of the steering assist
function or lane centering function
is operating.

Flashing in orange: Lane departure
alert function is operating.

Operation display of steering
wheel operation support

Displayed when the multi-informa-

Turning LTA system on

Indications on multi-infor-
mation display

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tion display is switched to the driv-
ing assist system information
display.

Indicates that steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function
or lane centering function is operat-
ing.

Both outer sides of the lane are dis-
played: Indicates that steering
wheel assist of the lane centering
function is operating.

One outer side of the lane is dis-
played: Indicates that steering
wheel assist of the steering assist
function is operating.

Both outer sides of the lane are
flashing: Alerts the driver that their
input is necessary to stay in the
center of the lane (lane centering
function).

Lane departure alert function
display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing assist system information
display.



Inside of displayed lines is
white

Indicates that the system is rec-
ognizing white (yellow) lines or a

course

*

. When the vehicle

departs from its lane, the white

line displayed on the side the
vehicle departs from flashes
orange.



Inside of displayed lines is
black

Indicates that the system is not
able to recognize white (yellow)

lines or a course

*

or is temporar-

ily canceled.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing assist system information
display.

Indicates that steering assist of the
lane centering function is operating
by monitoring the position of a pre-
ceding vehicle.

When the follow-up cruising display
is displayed, if the preceding vehi-
cle moves, your vehicle may move
in the same way. Always pay care-
ful attention to your surroundings
and operate the steering wheel as
necessary to correct the path of the
vehicle and ensure safety.

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Operation conditions of each
function

●

Lane departure alert function

This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32

mph (50 km/h) or more.

*1

• System recognizes white (yellow)

lane lines or a course

*2

. (When a

white [yellow] line or course

*2

is

recognized on only one side, the
system will operate only for the
recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

(Vehicle with BSM: Except when
another vehicle is in the lane on
the side where the turn signal was
operated)

• Vehicle is not being driven around

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (



P.250)

*1

: The function operates even if the

vehicle speed is less than
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h)
when the lane centering function
is operating.

*2

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

●

Steering assist function

This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met in
addition to the operation conditions
for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in

of the multi-information display is
set to “ON”. (



P.87, 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.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning

is not displayed. (



P.249)

●

Vehicle sway warning function

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

• Setting for “Sway Warning” in

of the multi-information display is
set to “ON”. (



P.87, 96)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (



P.250)

●

Lane centering function

This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” and

“Lane Center” in

of the

multi-information display are set to
“ON”. (



P.87, 96)

• This function recognizes white

(yellow) lane lines or the position
of a preceding vehicle (except
when the preceding vehicle is
small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range is operating
in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).

• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are

detected. (



P.250)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or

decelerate 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.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning

is not displayed. (



P.249)

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• The vehicle is being driven in the

center of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not

operating.

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Temporary cancelation of func-
tions

●

When operation conditions are no
longer met, a function may be
temporarily canceled. However,
when the operation conditions are
met again, operation of the func-
tion is automatically restored.
(



P.248)

●

If the operation conditions
(



P.248) are no longer met while

the lane centering function is
operating, the buzzer may sound
to indicate that the function has
been temporarily canceled.

■

Steering assist function/lane
centering function

●

Depending on the vehicle speed,
lane departure situation, road con-
ditions, etc., the driver may not
feel the function is operating or
the function may not operate at
all.

●

The steering control of the func-
tion is overridden by the driver’s
steering wheel operation.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-
tion of the steering assist function.

■

Lane departure alert function

●

The warning buzzer may be diffi-
cult to hear due to external noise,
audio playback, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

*

is not

clear or straight, the lane depar-
ture alert function may not oper-
ate.

●

Vehicle with BSM: It may not be
possible for the system to deter-
mine if there is a danger of a colli-
sion with a vehicle in an adjacent
lane.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-
tion of the lane departure alert
function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

■

Hands off steering wheel warn-
ing

In the following situations, a warning
message urging the driver to hold
the steering wheel and the symbol
shown in the illustration are dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play to warn the driver. The warning
stops when the system determines
that the driver holds the steering
wheel. Always keep your hands on
the steering wheel when using this
system, regardless of warnings.

●

When the system determines that
the driver is driving without hold-
ing the steering wheel while the
system is operating

If the driver continues to keep their
hands off of the steering wheel, the
buzzer sounds, the driver is warned
and the function is temporarily can-
celed. This warning also operates in
the same way when the driver con-
tinuously operates the steering
wheel only a small amount.

●

When the system determines that
the vehicle may not turn and
instead depart from its lane while
driving around a curve

Depending on the vehicle condition
and road conditions, the warning
may not operate. Also, if the system
determines that the vehicle is driv-
ing around a curve, warnings will
occur earlier than during
straight-lane driving.

●

When the system determines that

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the driver is driving without hold-
ing the steering wheel while the
steering wheel assist of the steer-
ing assist function is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their
hands off of the steering wheel and
the steering wheel assist is operat-
ing, the buzzer sounds and the
driver is warned. Each time the
buzzer sounds, the continuing time
of the buzzer becomes longer.

■

Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that
the vehicle is swaying while the
vehicle sway warning function is
operating, a buzzer sounds and a
warning message urging the driver
to rest and the symbol shown in the
illustration are simultaneously dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.

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

■

Warning message

If the following warning message is
displayed on the multi-information
display and the LTA indicator illumi-
nates in orange, follow the appropri-
ate troubleshooting procedure. Also,
if a different warning message is
displayed, follow the instructions
displayed on the screen.

●

“LTA Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer”

The system may not be operating
properly. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.

●

“LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled
due to a malfunction in a sensor
other than the front camera. Turn
the LTA system off, wait for a little
while, and then turn the LTA system
back on.

●

“LTA Unavailable at Current
Speed”

The function cannot be used as the
vehicle speed exceeds the LTA
operation range. Drive slower.

■

Customization

Function settings can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P.515)

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*

: If equipped

When the front camera recog-

nizes a sign and/or information

of a sign is available from the

navigation system, the sign will

be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.



When the driving assist sys-

tem information is selected, a

maximum of 3 signs can be

displayed. (



P.82, 91)



When a tab other than the

driving assist system informa-

tion is selected, the following

types of road signs will be dis-

played. (



P.82, 91)

• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notifica-

tion is necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs

RSA (Road Sign

Assist)

*

The RSA system recognizes

specific road signs using

the front camera and/or nav-

igation system (when speed

limit information is avail-

able) to provide information

to the driver via the display.

If the system judges that the

vehicle is being driven over

the speed limit, performing

prohibited actions, etc. in

relation to the recognized

road signs, it notifies the

driver using a notification

display and notification

buzzer.

WARNING

■

Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA

system. RSA is a system which

supports the driver by providing

information, but it is not a replace-

ment for a driver’s own vision and

awareness. Drive safely by

always paying careful attention to

the traffic rules.

Indication on the

multi-information display

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are recognized, they will be dis-
played in an overlapping stack
under the current speed limit sign.

The following types of road
signs, including electronic signs
and blinking signs, are recog-
nized.

A non-official or a recently intro-
duced traffic sign may not be recog-
nized.

In the following situations, the
RSA system will notify the
driver.



When the vehicle speed
exceeds the speed notifica-
tion threshold of the speed
limit sign displayed, the sign
display will be emphasized
and a buzzer will sound.



When the RSA system recog-
nizes a do not enter sign and

determines that your vehicle
has entered a no-entry area,
the displayed sign will flash
and a buzzer will sound.

Depending on the situation, a
notification function may not
operate properly.

■

Setting procedure



4.2-inch display

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

,

then press

.



7-inch display

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

,

then press

.

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign
display

In the following situations, displayed
speed limit and do not enter signs
will stop being displayed automati-
cally:

●

A new sign is not recognized for a
certain distance.

●

The road changes due to a left or
right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and
yield signs will stop being displayed
automatically:

●

The system determines that your
vehicle has passed the sign.

●

The road changes due to a left or
right turn, etc.

Supported types of road
signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

Notification function

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Conditions in which the func-
tion may not operate or detect
correctly

In the following situations, RSA
does not operate normally and may
not recognize signs, display the
incorrect sign, etc. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The front camera is misaligned
due to a strong impact being
applied to the sensor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the
windshield near the front camera.

●

In inclement weather such as
heavy rain, fog, snow or sand
storms

●

Light from an oncoming vehicle,
the sun, etc. enters the front cam-
era.

●

The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or
bent.

●

The contrast of electronic sign is
low.

●

All or part of the sign is hidden by
the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

●

The sign is only visible to the front
camera for a short amount of time.

●

The driving scene (turning, lane
change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.

●

Even if it is a sign not appropriate
for the currently traveled lane,
such a sign exists directly after a
freeway branches, or in an adja-
cent lane just before merging.

●

Stickers are attached to the rear of
the preceding vehicle.

●

A sign resembling a system com-
patible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be
detected and displayed (if posi-
tioned in sight of the front camera)
while the vehicle is traveling on
the main road.

●

Roundabout exit road speed signs
may be detected and displayed (if
positioned in sight of the front
camera) while traveling on a
roundabout.

●

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

●

The surrounding brightness is not
sufficient or changes suddenly.

●

When a sign intended for trucks,
etc. is recognized.

●

The speed information displayed
on the meter and that displayed
on the navigation system may be
different due to the navigation sys-
tem using map data.

■

Speed limit sign display

If the engine switch was last turned
off while a speed limit sign was dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play, the same sign displays again
when the engine switch is turned to
ON.

■

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer” is shown

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

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.
(Customizable features:



P.515)

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Meter display

Multi-information display
Set speed

Indicators

■

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

switch
“+RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“-SET” switch

Dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed

range

In vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance control mode, the

vehicle automatically accel-

erates, decelerates and

stops to match the speed

changes of the preceding

vehicle even if the accelera-

tor pedal is not depressed.

In constant speed control

mode, the vehicle runs at a

fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar

cruise control with

full-speed range on free-

ways and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

control mode (



P.257)



Constant speed control

mode (



P.261)

System Components

WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed

range

●

Driving safely is the sole

responsibility of the driver. Do

not rely solely on the system,

and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

●

The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range pro-

vides driving assistance to

reduce the driver’s burden.

However, there are limitations to

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions

carefully. Do not overly rely on

this system and always drive

carefully.

• When the sensor may not be

correctly detecting the vehicle

ahead:



P.263

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WARNING

• Conditions under which the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly:



P.263

●

Set the speed appropriately

depending on the speed limit,

traffic flow, road conditions,

weather conditions, etc. The

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

●

Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of

the preceding vehicle as

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed

by the driver. Therefore, the

driver must always remain alert,

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying

solely on this system or assum-

ing the system ensures safety

while driving can lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range

setting to off, using the cruise

control main switch when not in

use.

■

Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

Observe the following precau-

tions, as there are limitations to

the assistance provided by the

system. Failure to do so may

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Assisting the driver to measure

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range is only

intended to help the driver in

determining the following distance

between the driver’s own vehicle

and a designated vehicle traveling

ahead. It is not a mechanism that

allows careless or inattentive driv-

ing, 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 vehi-

cle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge

proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range determines

whether the following distance

between the driver’s own vehicle

and a designated vehicle traveling

ahead is within a set range. It is

not capable of making any other

type of judgement. Therefore, it is

absolutely 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

with full-speed range does not

include functions which will pre-

vent or avoid collisions with vehi-

cles ahead of your vehicle.

Therefore, if there is ever any

possibility of danger, the driver

must take immediate and direct

control of the vehicle and act

appropriately in order to ensure

the safety of all involved.

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WARNING

■

Situations unsuitable for

dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed range in

any of the following situations.

Doing so may result in inappropri-

ate speed control and could

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedes-

trians, cyclists, 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 pre-

vent the sensors from detecting

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When there is rain, snow, etc.

on the front surface of the radar

or front camera

●

In traffic conditions that require

frequent repeated acceleration

and deceleration

●

When your vehicle is towing a

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing

●

When an approach warning

buzzer is heard often

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This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to
approximately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehi-
cle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable
following distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance switch.

When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may
become shorter.

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
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 nec-
essary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.
Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.

When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is
stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the
“+RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will
resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off operation is not performed, system
control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to a left lane
while driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will quickly acceler-
ate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.

Example of acceleration
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.

1

Press the cruise control main
switch to activate the cruise
control.

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-
cator will come on and a message
will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. Press the switch
again to deactivate the cruise con-
trol.

If the cruise control main switch is
pressed and held for 1.5 seconds
or more, the system turns on in
constant speed control mode.
(



P.261)

2

Accelerate or decelerate,
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h])
and press the “-SET” switch
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment
the switch is released becomes the
set speed.



Adjusting the set speed by the
switch

To change the set speed, press
the “+RES” or “-SET” switch
until the desired set speed is
displayed.

1

Increases the speed (Except

Setting the vehicle speed
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

Adjusting the set speed

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when the vehicle has been
stopped by system control in
vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.

Large adjustment: Press and hold
the switch to change the speed,
and release when the desired
speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the set
speed will be increased or
decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland, Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6

km/h)

*1

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

each

time the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or

decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

*1

or

1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

increments for

as long as the switch is held



For Canada, Guam, Saipan,
Puerto Rico and A.Samoa

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6

km/h)

*1

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

each

time the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or

decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)

*1

or 5

km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

increments for as

long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control
mode (



P.261), the set speed

will be increased or decreased
as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6

km/h)

*1

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

each

time the switch is pressed

Large adjustment: The speed will
continue to change while the switch
is held.

*1

: When the set speed is shown in

“MPH”

*2

: When the set speed is shown in

“km/h”



Increasing the set speed by
the accelerator pedal

1

Accelerate with accelerator
pedal operation to the
desired vehicle speed

2

Press the “-SET” switch

Pressing the switch changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as
follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
set automatically to long mode
when the engine switch is turned to
ON.

If a vehicle is running ahead of you,

Changing the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

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the preceding vehicle mark

will

also be displayed.

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 accor-
dance with vehicle speed. When
the vehicle is stopped by system
control, the vehicle stops at a
certain vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance depending on the situa-
tion.

After the vehicle ahead of you
starts off, press the “+RES”

switch.

Your vehicle will also resume
follow-up cruising if the acceler-
ator pedal is depressed after the
vehicle ahead of you starts off.

1

Pressing the cancel switch
cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled
when the brake pedal is depressed.
(When the vehicle has been
stopped by system control,
depressing the brake pedal does
not cancel the setting.)

2

Pressing the “+RES” switch
resumes the cruise control
and returns vehicle speed to
the set speed.

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance settings (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)

Distance

options

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance

Long

Approximately 160 ft.

(50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft.

(40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft.

(30 m)

Resuming follow-up
cruising when the vehicle
has been stopped by sys-
tem control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)

Canceling and resuming
the speed control

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When your vehicle is too close
to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-
cient automatic deceleration via
the cruise control is not possi-
ble, 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, warn-
ings may not occur even when
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
small.



When the speed of the pre-
ceding 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 acceler-
ator pedal

When constant speed control
mode is selected, your vehicle
will maintain a set speed without
controlling the vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance. Select this mode
only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode does not
function correctly due to a dirty
radar, etc.

1

With the cruise control off,
press and hold the cruise
control main switch for 1.5
seconds or more.

Immediately after the switch is
pressed, the dynamic radar cruise
control indicator will come on. After-
wards, it switches to the cruise con-
trol indicator.

Switching to constant speed control
mode is only possible when operat-
ing the switch with the cruise con-
trol off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate,
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h])

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

Selecting constant speed
control mode

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and press the “-SET” switch
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment
the switch is released becomes the
set speed.

Adjusting the speed setting:



P.258

Canceling and resuming the speed
setting:



P.260

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Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range can be set
when

●

The shift lever is in D.

●

The desired set speed can be set
when the vehicle speed is approx-
imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.
(However, when the vehicle speed
is set while driving at below
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h],
the set speed will be set to
approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)

■

Accelerating after setting the
vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by oper-
ating the accelerator pedal. After
accelerating, the set speed
resumes. However, during vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode, the vehicle speed may
decrease below the set speed in
order to maintain the distance to the
preceding vehicle.

■

When the vehicle stops while
follow-up cruising

●

Pressing the “+RES” switch while
the vehicle ahead stops will
resume follow-up cruising if the
vehicle ahead starts off within
approximately 3 seconds after the
switch is pressed.

●

If the vehicle ahead starts off
within 3 seconds after your vehicle
stops, follow-up cruising will be
resumed.

■

Automatic cancelation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control
mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is automatically canceled in
the following situations.

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of
time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.

●

When snow mode is set.

●

The sensor cannot detect cor-
rectly because it is covered in
some way.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

●

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

●

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

• The driver is not wearing a seat

belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for

about 3 minutes

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode is automatically canceled for
any reasons other than the above,
there may be a malfunction in the
system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Automatic cancelation of con-
stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is

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automatically canceled in the follow-
ing situations:

●

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

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of
time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is
turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

If constant speed control mode is
automatically canceled for any rea-
sons other than the above, there
may be a malfunction in the system.
Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be
heard and the brake pedal response
may change, but these are not mal-
functions.

■

Warning messages and buzzers
for dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are
used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion 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 instruc-
tions.(



P.231, 460)

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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, oper-
ate the brake pedal when decelera-
tion 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 vehi-
cles, the approach warning
(



P.261) 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 con-
trol mode may not function cor-
rectly

In the case of the following condi-
tions, operate the brake pedal (or

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accelerator 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 unsta-
ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you
decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-
rounded by a structure, such as in
a tunnel or on a bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is
decreasing to the set speed after
the vehicle accelerates by
depressing the accelerator pedal

*

: If equipped

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Stopping the engine

While driving with the D shift
position selected, depress the
brake pedal and stop the vehi-
cle. The engine will stop auto-
matically.

When the engine stops, the Stop &
Start indicator will illuminate.

■

Restarting the engine

Release the brake pedal. The
engine will start automatically.

When the engine starts, the Stop &
Start indicator will turn off.

Stop & Start system

*

The Stop & Start system
stops and starts the engine
according to brake pedal or
shift lever operation when
the vehicle is stopped, such
as at a stoplight, intersec-
tion, etc., in order to
improve fuel economy and
reduce noise pollution
caused by the engine idling.

Stop & Start system oper-
ation