Toyota Venza Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english — part 4

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While the power 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 nor-

mally.

When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.

*

: For the vehicle 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 power switch is in

ON, the brake pedal is depressed

and the shift release button is

pushed.

■

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

even though the brake pedal is

depressed and the shift release but-

ton is pushed, there may be a prob-

lem 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

Pull the parking brake switch to

check that the parking brake is

set. (



P.208)

2

Turn the power 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 and then push

Shifting the shift lever

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the button on the shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted

while both buttons are pressed.



P.297

When the shift lever is in the S
position, the shift lever can be
operated as follows:

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from S1 to
S6, will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

The initial shift range in S mode
is set automatically to S3, S4 or
S5 according to vehicle speed.

■

S mode

●

You can choose from 6 levels of

accelerating force and engine

braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide

greater accelerating force and

engine braking force than a higher

shift range, and the engine revolu-

tions will also increase.

●

To prevent the engine from over-

revving, upshifting may automati-

cally occur when the shift range is

4 or lower.

●

When the shift range is 4 or lower,

holding the shift lever toward “+”

sets the shift range to 6.

■

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

shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will

sound twice.)

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

Changing shift ranges in
S mode

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If the “S” indicator does not

come on or the “D” indicator is

displayed even after shifting the

shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in

the transmission system. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer immediately. (In this situa-

tion, the transmission will operate in

the same manner as when the shift

lever is in D.)

1

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 power switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster

than usual

Check that all the turn signal lights

are flashing.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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When all the turn signal lights are

flashing at an abnormally fast

speed, have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing

before a lane change has been

performed

Operate the lever again.

■

To discontinue flashing of the

turn signals during a lane

change

Operate the lever in the opposite

direction.

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Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set
and released manually.

Parking brake indicator light
(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator light
(Canada)

Parking brake switch indica-
tor

1

Pull the switch to set the

Parking brake

The parking brake can be
set or released automati-
cally or manually. In auto-
matic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released
automatically according to
shift lever operation. Also,
even in automatic mode, the
parking brake can be set or
released manually.

Operating instructions

A

B

C

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parking brake.

The parking brake indicator light
and parking brake switch indicator
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
switch indicator turn off.

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



P.448)

■

Turning the automatic
mode on

While the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until a buzzer sounds and
“EPB Shift Interlock Function
Activated” is displayed on the
multi-information display.

When the automatic mode is
turned on, the parking brake

operates as follows.



When the shift lever is shifted
from P, the parking brake will
be released, and the parking
brake indicator light and park-
ing brake switch indicator will
turn off.



When the shift lever is shifted
to P, the parking brake will be
set, and the parking brake
indicator light and parking
brake switch indicator will turn
on.

Operate the shift lever with the
vehicle stopped and the brake
pedal depressed.

■

Turning the automatic
mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and
depressing the brake pedal,
press and hold the parking
brake switch until a buzzer
sounds and “EPB Shift Interlock
Function Deactivated” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display.

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Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in

ON, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake

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switch.

●

When the power 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.

■

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

●

Depending on the power switch

mode, the parking brake indicator

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 power switch is turned

to OFF with the parking brake set,

the parking brake indicator light

will stay on for about 15 seconds.

This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

■

When the parking brake switch

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake

setting and releasing) will be turned

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.184

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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 (with the vehicle reaching a

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

■

If the brake system warning

light comes on



P.442

■

Usage in winter time



P.307

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle

alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally by a child

and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to

an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

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Press the brake hold switch to
turn 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.

WARNING

■

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.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system
keeps the brake applied
when the shift lever is in D,
S 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 S to allow
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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●

The driver is not wearing the seat

belt.

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.

●

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.

●

To turn the system off while the

system is holding the brake, firmly

depress the brake pedal and

press the button again.

■

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

indicator light goes off. (



P.208)

■

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.447

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.

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WARNING

■

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 power switch to

OFF while the system is holding

the brake may release the brake,

which would cause the vehicle to

move. When operating the power

switch, depress the brake pedal,

shift the shift lever to P and set

the parking brake.

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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch

turns on the lights as follows:



U.S.A.

1

The side marker lights,

parking lights, tail lights,
license plate lights, instru-
ment panel lights, and day-
time running lights (



P.214)

turn on.

2

The headlights and all

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

3

The headlights, daytime

running lights (



P.214) and

all the lights listed above turn
on and off automatically.

4

Off



Canada

1

The side marker lights,

parking lights, tail lights,
license plate lights, and
instrument panel lights turn
on.

2

The headlights and all

lights listed above turn on.

3

The headlights, daytime

running lights (



P.214) and

all the lights listed above turn
on and off automatically.

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

Vehicles without projector head-

lights: The daytime running lights

illuminate using the same lights as

the low beam headlight lights, and

illuminate dimmer than the low

beam headlight lights.

●

Vehicles with projector headlights:

The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the

parking lights and illuminate

brighter than the parking lights.

Headlight switch

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

Turning on the headlights

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●

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 hybrid system is operating

• The parking brake is released

• For the U.S.A.: The headlight

switch is in the

or

position

• For Canada: The headlight switch

is in the

position

• 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 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

lights turn off 30 seconds after the

power switch is turned to ACC or

OFF and a door is opened and

closed. (The lights turn off imme-

diately 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 power switch is turned

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s

door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the

power switch to ON, or turn the light
switch to the

or

position

once and then back to the

or

position.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the driver’s

door is opened while the lights are

turned on with the power switch in

ACC or OFF (except when the auto-

matic light off system is operated).

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt bat-

tery of the vehicle from discharging,

if the headlights and/or tail lights are

on when the power switch is turned

to OFF, the battery saving function

will operate and automatically turn

off all the lights after approximately

20 minutes.
When any of the following are per-

formed, the 12-volt battery-saving

function is canceled once and then

reactivated. All the lights will turn off

automatically 20 minutes after the

12-volt battery-saving function has

been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

When unlocking the doors (wel-

come lamp)

The parking lights automatically turn

on when the surroundings are dark

and the doors are unlocked using

the entry function or wireless remote

control if the light switch is in the

position.

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■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination

When driving during daytime with
the headlight switch is in the

position, if the windshield wipers are

used, the headlights will turn on

automatically after several seconds

to help enhance the visibility of your

vehicle.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitiv-

ity) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.509)

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.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the hybrid

system is not operating.

Turning on the high beam
headlights

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1

Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.

2

Turn the headlight switch to
the

or

position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator

will come on when the system is

operating.

■

High beams automatic turning

on or off conditions

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are fulfilled, the high beams

will be automatically turned on

(after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above 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

are fulfilled, the high beams will be

automatically turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below

approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is

not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights

or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the

road ahead.

■

Front camera detection infor-

mation

●

The high beams may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following

situations:

• When oncoming vehicles sud-

denly appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of

AHB (Automatic High

Beam)

The Automatic High Beam
uses an in-vehicle front
camera to assess the bright-
ness of streetlights, the
lights of vehicles ahead etc.,
and automatically turns the
high beams on or off as nec-
essary.

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

necessary.

■

To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High

Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic
High Beam system

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by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden

from sight due to repeated curves,

road dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from

the faraway lane on a wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no

lights

●

The high beams may be turned off

if a vehicle ahead that is using fog

lights without using the headlights

is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic

signals, and illuminated billboards

or signs may cause the high

beams to switch to the low beams,

or the low beams to remain on.

●

The following factors may affect

the amount of time taken to turn

the high beams on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog

lights, and tail lights of vehicles

ahead

• The movement and direction of

vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has

operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-

wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradi-

ent, curve, condition of the road

surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and

amount of luggage

●

The high beams may be turned on

or off when the driver does not

expect it.

●

Bicycles or similar objects may not

be detected.

●

In the situations shown below, the

system may not be able to accu-

rately detect surrounding bright-

ness levels. This may cause the

low beams to remain on or the

high beams to cause problems for

pedestrians, vehicles ahead or

other parties. In these cases,

manually switch between the high

and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog,

sandstorms, etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by

fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• The windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• The front camera is deformed or

dirty

• When the temperature of the front

camera is extremely high

• Surrounding brightness levels are

equal to those 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

• There is a highly reflective object

ahead of the vehicle, such as a

sign or mirror

• The back of a vehicle ahead is

highly reflective, such as a con-

tainer on a truck

• The vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed

properly

• The vehicle is listing or titling due

to a flat tire, a trailer being towed,

etc.

• The high beams and low beams

are repeatedly being switched

between in an abnormal manner

• The driver believes that the high

beams may be causing problems

or distress to other drivers or

pedestrians nearby

■

If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

The system may be malfunctioning.

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Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Temporarily lowering sensor

sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be

temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the power switch to OFF

while the following conditions are

met.

●

The headlight switch is in

or

position.

●

The headlight switch lever is in

high beam position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is

on.

2

Turn the power 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 the origi-

nal 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 high
beams

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off and the headlight high
beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position
to activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.

■

Switching to the low beams

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off.
Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.

■

Temporarily switching to
the low beams

Pull the lever toward you and
then return it to its original posi-
tion.

The high beams are on while the
lever is pulled toward you, how-
ever, after the lever is returned to
its original position, the low beams
remain on for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the Automatic
High Beam will be activated again.

Turning the high beams
on/off manually

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■

Temporarily switching to the

low beams

It is recommended to switch to the

low beams when the high beams

may cause problems or distress to

other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

Operating the

lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-
lows:



Intermittent windshield wipers

1

*1

or

*2

Off

2

*1

or

*2

Intermittent

operation

3

*1

or

*2

Low speed

operation

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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4

*1

or

*2

High speed

operation

5

*1

or

*2

Temporary

operation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

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



Rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers

1

*1

or

*2

Off

2

Rain-sensing opera-

tion

3

*1

or

*2

Low speed

operation

4

*1

or

*2

High speed

operation

5

*1

or

*2

Temporary

operation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

When

is selected, the wipers

will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The sys-
tem automatically adjusts wiper tim-
ing in accordance with rain volume
and vehicle speed.

The sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted when

is

selected.

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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 power switch is in ON.

■

Effects of vehicle speed on

wiper operation



Vehicles with intermittent wind-

shield wipers

With low speed windshield wiper
operation selected, wiper operation
will be switched from low speed to
intermittent wiper operation when
the vehicle is stationary. (However,
when the wiper intervals are
adjusted to the highest level, the

mode will not switch.)



Vehicles with rain-sensing wind-

shield wipers

With low speed windshield wiper
operation selected, wiper operation
will be switched from low speed to
intermittent wiper operation when
the vehicle is stationary. (However,
when the sensor sensitivity is
adjusted to the highest level, the
mode will not switch.)

■

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

position while the power

switch is in ON, the wipers will

operate once to show that “AUTO”

mode is activated.

●

If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted

to higher, the wiper may operate

once to indicate the change of

sensitivity.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop

sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher,

or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, the auto-

matic operation may not occur. In

this case, operate the wipers in

any mode other than “AUTO”.

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■

If no windshield washer fluid

sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are

not blocked if there is washer fluid in

the windshield washer fluid reser-

voir.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of

windshield wipers in “AUTO”

mode (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

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 or

anything else does 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.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the wipers on longer

than necessary when the hybrid

system is off.

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Operating the

switch

operates the rear wiper as fol-
lows:

1

*1

or

*2

Off

2

*1

or

*2

Intermittent

operation

3

*1

or

*2

Normal oper-

ation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

4

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.
Vehicles with panoramic view moni-
tor: The washer will automatically
operate and clean the camera for
the rear camera

*

.

*

: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

The rear window wiper and

washer can be operated when

The power 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 reservoir.

■

Back door opening linked rear
window wiper stop function

*

*

: The setting must be customized at

your Toyota dealer.

When the rear window wiper is

operating, if the back door is opened

while the vehicle is stopped, opera-

tion of the rear window wiper will be

stopped to prevent anyone near the

vehicle from being sprayed by water

from the wiper. When the back door

is closed, wiper operation will

Rear window wiper

and washer

The rear window wiper and
washer can be used by
operating the lever.

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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■

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. (Customizable

features:



P.509)

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.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the wiper on longer

than necessary when the hybrid

system is off.

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

Close all the doors and win-
dows, and turn the power
switch to OFF.



Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P.488

■

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.

Opening the fuel tank

cap

The fuel tank of your vehicle
has a special structure,
which requires a reduction
in fuel tank pressure before
refueling. After the opener
switch has been pressed, it
will take several seconds
until the vehicle is ready for
refueling.

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 possible igni-

tion hazard.

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1

Press the opener switch to
open the fuel filler door.

The fuel filler door will open within

about 10 seconds of the switch

being pressed. Before refueling is

possible, a message will be shown

on the multi-information display in

the instrument cluster to indicate

the progress of the fuel filler door

opener.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open it and put it into the
holder on the fuel filler door.

■

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened



P.466

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

■

When refueling

Observe the following precautions

to prevent fuel overflowing from

the fuel tank:

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle

into the fuel filler neck.

●

Stop filling the tank after the fuel

nozzle automatically clicks off.

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

●

Finish refueling within 30 min-

utes. If more than 30 minutes

passes, the internal valve

closes. In this condition, fuel

may overflow during the refuel-

ing process. Press the fuel filler

door opener switch again.

●

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehi-

cle, such as causing the emis-

sion control system to operate

abnormally or damaging fuel

system components or the vehi-

cle’s painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Closing the fuel tank cap

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■

When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

The fuel tank cap may be unfas-

tened or loose. Turn the power

switch to OFF, check the cap and

tighten it securely. If the message

remains, wait a few seconds and

then turn the power switch to OFF

once again.

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.

NOTICE

■

When refueling

When refueling your vehicle,

make sure that the fuel filler door

lock is not pushed by the fuel noz-

zle boot, etc., as this may cause a

valve to close, possibly resulting

in a fuel spill.
If the fuel filler door lock has been

pushed, operate the fuel filler door

opener switch in the vehicle

before continuing to refuel.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.235

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P.243

■

AHB (Automatic High
Beam)



P.217

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)



P.253

■

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range



P.256

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

A

B

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WARNING

■

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.

A

B

●

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.315, 323)

●

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.

A

B

●

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

Toyota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long

object is to be mounted on the

roof, make sure that it will not

obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or

other lights.

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Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Saipan and Puerto Rico



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.315, 323).

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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 as
after the vehicle is parked in an
extremely cold environment, use the
air conditioning system to increase
the temperature around the front
camera.

The area in front of the front camera
is obstructed, such as when the
hood is open or a 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

■

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.345) 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
collision.

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



P.237)

Detectable objects

System functions

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WARNING

■

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.239

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly:



P.240

●

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, pos-

sibly 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 the

screen (



P.100, 111) of the

multi-information display.

The system is automatically
enabled each time the power
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 the

screen (



P.100, 111) of the

multi-information display.

The warning timing setting is
retained when the power switch is
turned to OFF. However, if the pre-
collision 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 hybrid system on

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

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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Pre-collision braking

The system may not operate in the following situations:

●

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

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

●

If the shift lever is in R

●

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.240)

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

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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the entrance of a curve

• 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

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• If a detectable object makes an

abrupt maneuver (such as sudden

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

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such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a

sandstorm

• 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 hybrid system has

started the vehicle has not been

driven for a certain amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and

for a few seconds after making a

left/right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a

few seconds after driving on a

curve

• If your vehicle is skidding

• 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.300), 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 sys-

tem, 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.

●

During emergency towing

■

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.248) 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.248) 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.248) 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.248) 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 either a
warning buzzer will sound or the
steering wheel will vibrate to
alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer sounds
or the steering wheel vibrates,
check the area around your vehicle
and carefully operate the steering
wheel to move the vehicle back to
the center of the lane.
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane and that the possibility of a col-
lision 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

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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from its lane or course

*

, the sys-

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.
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane and that the possibility of a col-
lision with an overtaking vehicle in
the adjacent lane is high, the steer-
ing 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 hybrid system 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-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information
display.

Turning LTA system on

Indications on multi-infor-
mation display

A

B

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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).

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support 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.

Lane departure alert function
display

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



Inside of displayed lines is
white

Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing white (yellow) lines or a
course

*

. When the vehicle departs

from its lane, the white line dis-
played 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 temporarily can-

celed.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and

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

■

Operation conditions of each

function

●

Lane departure alert function

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

C

D

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• 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.

(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.252)

*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 the

screen of the multi-information

display is set to “ON”. (



P.94,

105)

• 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.251)

●

Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of
the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in the

screen of the multi-information

display is set to “ON”. (



P.94,

105)

• 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.252)

●

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 the

screen of

the multi-information display are

set to “ON”. (



P.94, 105)

• 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.252)

• 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.251)

• 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.249)

●

If the operation conditions

(



P.249) are no longer met while

the lane centering function is

operating, the steering wheel may

vibrate and the buzzer may sound

to indicate that the function has

been temporarily canceled. How-

ever, if the “Steering wheel vibra-

tion” customization setting is set to

“On”, the system will notify the

driver by vibrating the steering

wheel instead of sounding the

buzzer.

■

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. Also, it may

be difficult to feel steering wheel

vibrations due to the road condi-

tions, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

*

is not

clear or straight, the lane depar-

ture alert function may not oper-

ate.

●

It may not be possible for the sys-

tem to determine if there is a dan-

ger of a collision 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.
The buzzer also sounds even if the
alert type is set to “Steering wheel
vibration”.

●

When the system determines that

the vehicle may not turn and

instead depart from its lane while

driving around a curve

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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

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.
The buzzer also sounds even if the
alert type is set to “Steering wheel
vibration”.

■

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.

(



P.100, 111)

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*

: If equipped

When the front camera recog-
nizes a sign, the sign will be dis-
played on the multi-information
display.



When the driving support sys-
tem information display is
selected, a maximum of 3
signs can be displayed.
(



P.94, 105)



When a tab other than the
driving support system infor-
mation display is selected, the
following types of road signs
will be displayed. (



P.94,

105)

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

tion is necessary)

If signs other than speed limit

RSA (Road Sign

Assist)

*

The RSA system recognizes
specific road signs using
the front camera 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.
according to the recog-
nized road signs, it notifies
the driver through a visual
notification and notification
buzzer or steering wheel
vibration.

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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signs are recognized, they will
be displayed 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



P.100, 111

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign

display

In the following situations, a dis-

played speed limit sign and/or do

not enter sign will stop being dis-

played automatically:

●

No sign has been 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.

■

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

Supported types of road
signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

Notification function

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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.

●

If a sign not appropriate for the

currently traveled lane, but the

sign exists directly after a freeway

branches, or in an adjacent 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 on the naviga-

tion system may be different due

to the navigation system using

map data.

■

Speed limit sign display

If the power 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 power 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.

(



P.100, 111)

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In vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the vehicle auto-
matically accelerates, deceler-
ates and stops to match the
speed changes of the preceding
vehicle even if the accelerator
pedal is not depressed. In con-
stant speed control mode, the
vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range on
freeways and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode (



P.259



Constant speed control mode
(



P.263)

■

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

Summary of functions

System Components

A

B

C

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.

A

B

C

D

E

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WARNING

●

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.265

• Conditions under which the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly:



P.266

●

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.

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WARNING

●

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.

■

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, sandstorm,

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

●

During emergency towing

●

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 vehicle-
to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable fol-
lowing distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-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

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

A

B

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control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an over-
taking lane while driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will accel-
erate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.
The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be deter-
mined solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left
side driver position versus right side driver position.) If the vehicle is driven
to a region where the overtaking lane is on a different side from where the
vehicle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the turn signal
lever is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the
driver normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane is
to the right but then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the
left, the vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is activated).

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.263)

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

C

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

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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
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 and
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



Except for the U.S. mainland
and 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 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.263), 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

Adjusting the set speed

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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 power switch is turned to
ON.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you,
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.

Changing the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance (vehicle-
to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode)

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

A

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehi-

cle distance

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 (vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control
mode)

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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.

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

Canceling and resuming
the speed control

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

Selecting constant speed
control mode

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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])
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.261

Canceling and resuming the speed

setting:



P.263

■

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 vehicle-

to-vehicle distance control mode,

the vehicle speed may decrease

below the set speed in order to

maintain the distance to the preced-

ing 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

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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.

●

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

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 instructions.

(



P.233, 453)

■

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.263) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in

the same lane

●

Vehicles with small rear ends

(trailers with no load on board,

etc.)

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●

Motorcycles traveling in the same

lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by

the surrounding vehicles hinders

the detecting of the sensor

●

When your vehicle is pointing

upwards (caused by a heavy load

in the luggage compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an

extremely high ground clearance

■

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

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

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Meter control switches

Turning the BSM function/RCTA
function on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor)

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



The BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) function

Assists the driver in making a
decision when changing lanes



The RCTA (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when back-
ing up

These functions use the
same sensors.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the BSM function

The driver is solely responsible for

safe driving. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The BSM function is a supple-

mentary function which alerts the

driver that a vehicle is in a blind

spot of the outside rear view mir-

rors or is approaching rapidly from

behind into a blind spot. Do not

overly rely on the BSM function.

As the function cannot judge if it is

safe to change lanes, over reli-

ance could lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious

injury.
As the system may not function

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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Cautions regarding the use of

the RCTA function

The driver is solely responsible for

safe driving. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The RCTA function is only a sup-

plementary function which alerts

the driver that a vehicle is

approaching from the right or left

at the rear of the vehicle.
As the RCTA function may not

function correctly under certain

conditions, the driver’s own visual

confirmation of safety is neces-

sary.
Over reliance on this function may

lead to an accident resulting

death or serious injury.

System components

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

cators

BSM function: When a vehicle is
detected in a blind spot of the out-
side rear view mirrors or approach-
ing rapidly from behind into a blind
spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will
illuminate. If the turn signal lever is
operated toward the detected side,
the outside rear view mirror indica-
tor will flash.
RCTA function: When a vehicle
approaching from the right or left at
the rear of the vehicle is detected,
both outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will flash.

Monitor screen display
(RCTA function only)

If a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle
is detected, the RCTA icon
(



P.273) for the detected side will

be displayed.

RCTA buzzer (RCTA func-
tion only)

If a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle
is detected, a buzzer will sound
from behind the rear seat.

The BSM function and the
RCTA function can be
enabled/disabled on the

screen of the multi-information
display. (



P.100, 111)

When the Blind Spot Monitor is dis-
abled, the BSM OFF indicator illu-
minates. (



P.85)

When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates. (



P.85)

The BSM function and the RCTA
function are automatically enabled
each time the power switch is
turned to ON.

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Outside rear view mirror indica-

tors visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear

view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

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Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to

hear over loud noises such as high

audio volume.

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When “Blind Spot Monitor

Unavailable See Owner’s Man-

ual” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Unavailable See Owner’s Man-

ual” is shown on the multi-

information display

The sensor voltage has become

abnormal, or water, snow, mud,

etc., may be built up in the vicinity of

the sensor area of the rear bumper.

(



P.270)

Removing the water, snow, mud,

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor

area should return it to normal.

Also, the sensor may not function

normally when used in extremely

hot or cold weather.

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When “Blind Spot Monitor Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” or

“Rear Cross Traffic Alert Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is

shown on the multi-information

display

There may be a sensor malfunction

or misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected at a Toyota dealer.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.100, 111)

Turning the BSM func-
tion/RCTA function on/off

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