Toyota RAV4 Prime (2021 year). Manual in english — part 5
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WARNING
■
Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use
extreme care and drive the vehi-
cle in accordance with the trailer’s
characteristics and operating con-
ditions. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in
death or serious injury. Vehicle
stability and braking performance
are affected by trailer stability,
brake setting and performance,
and the hitch. Your vehicle will
handle differently when towing a
trailer.
■
To avoid accident or injury
●
Do not exceed the TWR,
unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR
or GAWR.
●
Adjust the tongue weight within
the appropriate range. Place
heavier loads as close to the
trailer axle as possible.
●
Do not exceed 65 mph (104
km/h), the posted towing speed
limit or the speed limit for your
trailer as set forth in your trailer
owner’s manual, whichever is
lowest. Slow down sufficiently
before making a turn, in cross
winds, on wet or slippery sur-
face, etc. to help avoid an acci-
dent. If you experience a
vehicle-trailer instability from
reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep
your vehicle speed under the
speed of which you experience
the instability.
●
Do not make jerky, abrupt or
sharp turns.
●
Do not apply the brakes sud-
denly as you may skid, resulting
in jackknifing and loss of vehicle
control. This is especially true
on wet or slippery surfaces.
●
Do not exceed the trailer hitch
assembly weight, gross vehicle
weight, gross axle weight and
trailer tongue weight capacities.
●
Do not use dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed
range when towing.
●
Slow down and downshift
before descending steep or long
downhill grades. Do not make
sudden downshifts while
descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
●
Vehicle-trailer instability is more
likely on steep long downhills.
Before descending steep or
long downhill grades, slow
down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts when
descending steep or long down-
hill grades. Avoid holding the
brake pedal down too long or
applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
●
Do not tow a trailer when the
compact spare tire is installed
on your vehicle.
■
When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with
brakes that conform to any appli-
cable federal and state/provincial
regulations.
●
If the gross trailer weight
exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer
brakes are required. Toyota rec-
ommends trailers with brakes
that conform to all applicable
federal and state/provincial reg-
ulations.
●
Never tap into your vehicle’s
hydraulic system, as this will
lower the vehicle’s braking
effectiveness.
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■
GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(including the cargo in the
trailer).
■
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
vehicle weight. The gross vehi-
cle weight is the total weight of
the vehicle. When towing a
trailer, it is the sum of the vehi-
cle weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional
equipment installed on the vehi-
cle) and the tongue weight.
■
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
axle weight. The gross axle
weight is the load placed on
each axle (front and rear).
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR
■
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming
WARNING
●
Never tow a trailer without using
a safety chain securely attached
to both the trailer and the vehi-
cle. If damage occurs to the
coupling unit or hitch ball, there
is danger of the trailer wander-
ing into another lane.
Towing related terms
A
B
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base vehicle with one driver,
one front passenger, hitch and
hitch systems (if required).
Additional optional equipment, pas-
sengers and cargo in the vehicle
will reduce the trailer weight rating
so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR
and GAWR.
(With brakes)
■
Unbraked TWR (Unbraked
Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.
(Without brakes)
■
Tongue Weight
The load placed on the trailer
hitch ball. (
The gross trailer weight must
never exceed 2500 lb. (1135
kg).
The gross combination weight
must never exceed 8030 lb.
(3645 kg).
The gross vehicle weight
must never exceed the
GVWR indicated on the Certi-
fication Regulation Label.
The gross axle weight on
each axle must never exceed
the GAWR indicated on the
Certification Regulation Label.
If the gross trailer weight is
over the unbraked TWR,
trailer service brakes are
required.
A
A
Weight limits
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Confirm that the gross trailer
weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and tongue
weight are all within the limits.
■
GCWR
*
8030 lb. (3645 kg)
*
: This model meets the tow-vehicle
trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
■
TWR
*
2500 lb. (1135 kg)
*
: This model meets the tow-vehicle
trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
■
Unbraked TWR
*
1000 lb. (450 kg)
*
: This model meets the tow-vehicle
trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.
A recommended tongue
weight varies in accordance
with the types of trailers or
towing as described below.
To ensure the recommended
values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by
referring to the following
instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be
distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer
weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight
The gross trailer weight, gross
axle weight and tongue weight
can be measured with platform
scales found at a highway
weighing station, building supply
company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.
Trailer hitch assemblies have
different weight capacities.
Toyota recommends the use of
Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
If you wish to install a trailer
hitch, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Use only a hitch that con-
forms to the gross trailer
weight requirement of your
vehicle.
Follow the directions supplied
GCWR, TWR and
Unbraked TWR
Trailer Tongue Weight
Hitch
A
B
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by the hitch manufacturer.
Lubricate the hitch ball with a
light coating of grease.
Remove the hitch ball when-
ever you are not towing a
trailer. Remove the trailer
hitch if you do not need it.
After removing the hitch, seal
any mounting holes in the
vehicle body to prevent entry
of any substances into the
vehicle.
Weight carrying ball position:
43.3 in. (1100 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole posi-
tion: 38.1 in. (969 mm)
■
Matching trailer ball height to
trailer coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer
hookup, the trailer ball setup must
be the proper height for the coupler
on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball
WARNING
■
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have dif-
ferent weight capacities estab-
lished by the hitch manufacturer.
Even though the vehicle may be
physically capable of towing a
higher weight, the operator must
determine the maximum weight
rating of the particular hitch
assembly and never exceed the
maximum weight rating specified
for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the
maximum weight rating set by the
trailer-hitch manufacturer can
cause an accident resulting in
death or serious personal injuries.
NOTICE
■
When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recom-
mended by your Toyota dealer.
Do not install the trailer hitch on
the bumper; this may cause body
damage.
Positions for towing hitch
receiver and hitch ball
A
B
A
B
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Please consult your dealer
when installing trailer lights, as
incorrect installation may cause
damage to the vehicle’s lights.
Please take care to comply with
your state’s laws when installing
trailer lights.
Your vehicle will handle differ-
ently when towing a trailer. Help
to avoid an accident, death or
serious injury, keep the follow-
ing in mind when towing:
Speed limits for towing a
trailer vary by state or prov-
ince. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.
Toyota recommends that the
vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65
mph (104 km/h) on a flat,
straight, dry road. Do not
exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as
set forth in your trailer owner’s
manual, whichever is lowest.
Instability of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer combination (trailer
sway) increases as speed
increases. Exceeding speed
limits may cause loss of con-
trol.
Before starting out, check the
trailer lights, tires and the
vehicle-trailer connections.
Recheck after driving a short
distance.
Practice turning, stopping and
reversing with the trailer
attached in an area away
from traffic until you become
accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination.
Reversing with a trailer
attached is difficult and
requires practice. Grip the
bottom of the steering wheel
and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the
left. Move your hand to the
right to move the trailer to
right. (This is generally oppo-
site to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp
or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when
reversing to reduce the risk of
an accident.
As stopping distance is
increased when towing a
trailer, vehicle-to vehicle dis-
tance should be increased.
For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length.
Avoid sudden braking as you
may skid, resulting in the
trailer jackknifing and a loss of
Connecting trailer lights
NOTICE
■
Do not directly splice trailer
lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights.
Directly splicing trailer lights may
damage your vehicle’s electrical
system and cause a malfunction.
Trailer towing tips
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vehicle control. This is espe-
cially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden
acceleration.
Avoid jerky steering and
sharp turns, and slow down
before making turn.
Note that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be
closer than the vehicle wheels
to the inside of the turn. Com-
pensate by making a wider
than normal turning radius.
Slow down before making a
turn, in cross winds, on wet or
slippery surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can
destabilize the trailer.
Take care when passing other
vehicles. Passing requires
considerable distance. After
passing a vehicle, do not for-
get the length of your trailer,
and be sure you have plenty
of room before changing
lanes.
To maintain engine braking
efficiency, when using engine
braking, do not use the trans-
mission in D.
Instability happens more fre-
quently when descending
steep or long downhill grades.
Before descending, slow
down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts
while descending steep or
long downhill grades.
Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to
overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
Due to the added load of the
trailer, your vehicle’s hybrid
system may overheat on hot
days (at temperatures over
85°F [30°C]) when driving up
a long or steep grade. If the
high coolant temperature
warning light indicates over-
heating, immediately turn off
the air conditioning (if in use),
pull your vehicle off the road
and stop in a safe spot.
(
Always place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle’s and
the trailer’s wheels when
parking. Apply the parking
brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P. Avoid park-
ing on a slope, but if unavoid-
able, do so only after
performing the following:
1
Apply the brakes and keep
them applied.
2
Have someone place wheel
blocks under both the vehi-
cle’s and trailer’s wheels.
3
When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb
the load.
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4
Apply the parking brake
firmly.
5
Shift into P and turn off the
hybrid system.
When restarting after parking
on a slope:
1
With the transmission in P,
start the hybrid system. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal
depressed.
2
Shift into a forward gear. If
reversing, shift into R.
3
If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, release the park-
ing brake. (
4
Release the brake pedal, and
slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and
apply the brakes.
5
Have someone retrieve the
blocks.
■
Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped
with any new power train compo-
nents (such as an engine, transmis-
sion, differential or wheel bearing),
Toyota recommends that you do not
tow a trailer until the vehicle has
been driven for over 500 miles (800
km).
After the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km), you can
start towing. However, for the next
500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of less than 45 mph
(72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and
avoid full throttle acceleration.
■
Maintenance
●
If you tow a trailer, your vehicle
will require more frequent mainte-
nance due to the additional load.
(See “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement”.)
●
Retighten the fixing bolts of the
towing ball and bracket after
approximately 600 miles (1000
km) of trailer towing.
■
If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds,
passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.)
can adversely affect handling of
your vehicle and trailer, causing
instability.
●
If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel.
Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway-
ing by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator
pedal immediately but very gradu-
ally to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not
apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction
with the steering or brakes, your
vehicle and trailer should stabilize (if
enabled, Trailer Sway Control can
also help to stabilize the vehicle and
trailer.).
●
After the trailer swaying has
stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occu-
pants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and
the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not
shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is
appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not over-
loaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the
speed at which trailer swaying
occurred is beyond the limit of your
particular vehicle-trailer combina-
tion. Drive at a lower speed to pre-
vent instability. Remember that
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swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer
increases as speed increases.
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed
to be dinghy towed (with 4
wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■
To avoid serious damage to
your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with 4
wheels on the ground.
■
To prevent causing serious
damage to the transmission
and AWD system
Never tow this vehicle with any of
the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the
transmission and AWD system.
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5
Driving
5-2.Driving procedures
1
Check that the AC charging
cable is disconnected.
(
2
Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. (
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
3
Check that the shift lever is
set in P.
4
Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
5
Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
6
Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
■
Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the
power switch illumination operates
as follows.
●
When driver’s door or front pas-
senger’s door is opened, the
power switch illumination illumi-
nates.
●
When the power switch is in OFF
and depressing the brake pedal
with carrying the electronic key on
your person, the power switch illu-
mination blinks.
●
When the power switch is in ACC
or ON, the power switch illumina-
tion illuminates.
●
When the power switch mode is
changed from ACC or ON to OFF,
the power switch illumination illu-
minates for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the power switch
illumination turns off.
■
If the hybrid system does not
start
●
The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. (
P.72)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●
If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
Power (ignition)
switch
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid
system or changes power
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem
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display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■
When the ambient temperature
is low, such as during winter
driving conditions
●
When starting the hybrid system,
the flashing time of the “READY”
indicator may be long. Leave the
vehicle as it is until the “READY”
indicator is steady on, as steady
means the vehicle is able to move.
●
When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is extremely cold (below
approximately -22°F [-30°C])
under the influence of the outside
temperature, it may not be possi-
ble to start the hybrid system. In
this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the tempera-
ture of the hybrid battery
increases due to the outside tem-
perature increase etc.
■
Sounds and vibrations specific
to a hybrid vehicle
■
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be
started using the smart key system.
Refer to P.539 to restart the hybrid
system.
■
Electronic key battery depletion
■
Conditions affecting operation
■
Note for the entry function
■
Steering lock function
●
After turning the power switch to
OFF and opening and closing the
doors, the steering wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock
function. Operating the power
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
●
When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push power switch
while turning the steering wheel in
either direction” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in
P. Press the power switch shortly
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
●
To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, the motor may
be suspended if the hybrid system
is turned on and off repeatedly in
a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the power
switch. After about 10 seconds,
the steering lock motor will
resume functioning.
■
If there is a malfunction in the
smart key system
If “Smart Key System Malfunction”
is displayed on the multi-information
display, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■
If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after
performing the proper procedures
for starting the vehicle, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■
When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
■
If the hybrid system is malfunc-
tioning
■
Electronic key battery
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■
Operation of the power switch
●
If the switch is not pressed shortly
and firmly, the power switch mode
may not change or the hybrid sys-
tem may not start.
●
If attempting to restart the hybrid
system immediately after turning
the power switch to OFF, the
hybrid system may not start in
some cases. After turning the
power switch to OFF, please wait
a few seconds before restarting
the hybrid system.
■
Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.538.
1
Stop the vehicle completely.
2
If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, set the parking
brake. (
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3
Shift the shift lever to P.
4
Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
The hybrid system will stop, and the
meter display will be extinguished.
Release the shift lever when press-
ing the power switch.
5
Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
■
Automatic hybrid system shut
off feature
●
The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the hybrid system when the shift
lever is in P with the hybrid system
operating for an extended period.
●
The hybrid system will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 1
hour if it has been left operating
while the shift lever is in P.
WARNING
■
When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
Always start the hybrid system
while sitting in the driver’s seat.
Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while starting the hybrid
system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in death or serious
injury.
■
Caution while driving
If hybrid system failure occurs
while the vehicle is moving, do not
lock or open the doors until the
vehicle reaches a safe and com-
plete stop. Activation of the steer-
ing lock in this circumstance may
lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■
When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
If the hybrid system becomes diffi-
cult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■
Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem
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●
The message asking if you wish to
enable/disable the automatic
hybrid system shut off feature will
sometimes be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Leaving the vehicle as is or select-
ing “Perform Auto Off” keeps the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature enabled, and selecting
“Keep Vehicle On” disables the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature.
●
The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if
the shift lever is in a position other
than P.
●
After the vehicle is parked, if the
door is locked with the door lock
switch (
P.201) from the inside
or the mechanical key (
from the outside, the automatic
hybrid system shut off feature will
be disabled. The timer for the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature will be re-enabled if the
driver’s door is opened.
WARNING
■
Stopping the hybrid system
in an emergency
●
If you want to stop the hybrid
system in an emergency while
driving the vehicle, press and
hold the power switch for more
than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession. (
However, do not touch the
power switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turn-
ing the hybrid system off while
driving will not cause a loss of
steering or braking control.
However, power assist for the
steering wheel may be lost mak-
ing it difficult to steer smoothly
before stopping the vehicle
depending on the remaining
charge in the 12-volt battery or
usage conditions. In this situa-
tion, you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
●
If the power switch is operated
while the vehicle is running, a
warning message will be shown
on the multi-information display
and a buzzer sounds.
●
When restarting the hybrid sys-
tem after an emergency shut-
down, shift the shift lever to N
and press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
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Modes can be changed by
pressing the power switch with
the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)
1
OFF
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
2
ACC
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
3
ON
All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
*
: If the shift lever is in a position
other than P when turning off the
hybrid system, the power switch
will remain ON, will not turn to
OFF.
■
Auto power off function
●
If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON
(the hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for more than 20 minutes with
the shift lever in P, the power
switch will automatically turn to
OFF.
●
If the 12-volt battery is low with the
shift lever is in P and the power
switch is in ACC or ON (the hybrid
system is not operating), a buzzer
WARNING
■
When parking
Exhaust gases include harmful
carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Observe
the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause
exhaust gases to enter the vehicle
and may lead to an accident
caused by light-headedness, or
may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
●
If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-
lated area or a closed area,
such as a garage, stop the
hybrid system.
●
Do not leave the vehicle with
the hybrid system operating for
a long time. If such a situation
cannot be avoided, park the
vehicle in an open space and
ensure that exhaust fumes do
not enter the vehicle interior.
●
Do not leave the hybrid system
operating in an area with snow
build-up, or where it is snowing.
If snowbanks build up around
the vehicle while the hybrid sys-
tem is operating, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehi-
cle.
Changing power switch
modes
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sounds and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information
display. If this continues, the
power switch is automatically turn
to OFF.
However, this function cannot
entirely prevent the 12-volt battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the power switch in ACC or ON
for long periods of time when the
hybrid system is not operating.
If the hybrid system is stopped
with the shift lever in a position
other than P, the power switch
will not be turned to OFF but
instead be turned to ACC. Per-
form the following procedure to
turn the switch to OFF:
1
Check that the parking brake
is set.
2
Shift the shift lever to P.
3
Check that “IGNITION ON” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
power switch shortly and
firmly.
4
Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display is
off.
NOTICE
■
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
●
Do not leave the power switch
in ACC or ON for long periods of
time without the hybrid system
on.
●
If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION
ON” is displayed on the multi-
information display, the power
switch is not in OFF. Exit the
vehicle after turning the power
switch to OFF.
When stopping the hybrid
system with the shift lever
in a position other than P
NOTICE
■
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not stop the hybrid system
when the shift lever is in a position
other than P. If the hybrid system
is stopped in another shift lever
position, the power switch will not
be turned to OFF but instead
remain ON. If the vehicle is left in
ON, 12-volt battery discharge
may occur.
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5
Driving
*1
:To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2
:Vehicles with paddle shift
switches only: Selecting shift
ranges in the D position allows
suitable use of engine braking.
(
*3
:By selecting shift ranges using S
mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking
force.
■
When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will
not activate because dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
will not be canceled.
●
While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 5 or 4. (
●
When switching the driving mode
to sport mode while driving in D
position. (
■
Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift
position
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid
system
R
Reversing
N
Neutral
D
Normal driving
*1, 2
S
S mode driving
*3
WARNING
■
When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and
sudden acceleration, as this could
result in the vehicle skidding to
the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) will not
be charging, even when the
engine is running. Therefore, if
the vehicle is left with the shift
lever in N for a long period of
time, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will discharge, and this
may result in the vehicle not being
able to start.
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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 to be able to be
shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.
■
Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to
prevent accidental operation of the
shift lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P
only when the 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. (
2
Turn the power switch 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
the button on the shift knob.
Shifting the shift lever
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Driving
The shift lever can be shifted
while both buttons are pressed.
To drive using temporary shift
range selection, operate the “-”
paddle shift switch. The shift
range can then be selected by
operating the “-” and “+” paddle
shift switches. Changing the
shift range allows restriction of
the highest gear, preventing
upshifting and enabling the level
of engine braking force to be
selected.
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D6, will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
■
Shift ranges and their functions
●
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.
■
Downshifting restriction warn-
ing buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving
performance, downshifting opera-
tion may sometimes be restricted. In
some circumstances, downshifting
may not be possible even when the
paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
■
Automatic deactivation of shift
range selection in the D posi-
tion
Shift range selection in the D posi-
tion will be deactivated in the follow-
ing situations:
●
When the vehicle comes to a stop
●
If the accelerator pedal is
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
Selecting shift ranges in
the D position (vehicles
with paddle shift
switches)
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depressed for more than a certain
period of time
●
When the shift lever is shifted to a
position other than D
●
When the “+” paddle shift switch is
held down for a period of time
When the shift lever is in the S
position, the shift lever or paddle
shift switches (if equipped) 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 S4.
*
*
: It is set to S3 when the driving
mode is set to sport mode.
(
■
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
3 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 or paddle shift switches (if
equipped) is operated. (A buzzer
will sound twice.)
■
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.)
Changing shift ranges in
S mode
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Driving
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 a light bulb in the front or
rear turn signal lights has not
burned out.
■
If the turn signals stop flashing
before a lane change has been
performed
Operate the lever again.
■
To discontinue flashing of the
turn signals during a lane
change
Operate the lever in the opposite
direction.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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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 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 (
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. (
■
Turning the automatic
mode on
While the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until a buzzer sounds and
a message is shown on the
multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is
turned on, the parking brake
operates as follows.
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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5
Driving
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 a message is
shown on the multi-information
display.
■
Parking brake operation
●
When the power switch is not in
ON, the parking brake cannot be
released using the parking brake
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
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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
off with the parking brake set, the
parking brake indicator light will
stay on for about 15 seconds. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■
When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake
setting and releasing) will be turned
on automatically.
■
Parking the vehicle
■
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 5 km/h [3 mph]).
■
If the brake system warning
light comes on
■
Usage in winter time
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.
■
Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the
parking brake switch. Objects
may interfere with the switch and
may lead the parking brake to
unexpectedly operate.
NOTICE
■
When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift
the shift lever to P, set the parking
brake and make sure that the
vehicle does not move.
■
When the system malfunc-
tions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
and check the warning messages.
■
When the parking brake can-
not be released due to a mal-
function
Driving the vehicle with the park-
ing brake set will lead to brake
components overheating, which
may affect braking performance
and increase brake wear. Have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately if this
occurs.
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5
Driving
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.
●
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.
●
To turn the system off while the
system is holding the brake, firmly
depress the brake pedal and
press the button again.
●
The brake hold function may not
hold the vehicle when the vehicle
is on a steep incline. In this situa-
tion, it may be necessary for the
driver to apply the brakes. A warn-
ing buzzer will sound and the
multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If
a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions.
■
When the parking brake is set
automatically while the system
is holding the brakes
Perform any of the following opera-
tions to release the parking brake:
●
Depress the accelerator pedal.
(The parking brake will not be
released automatically if the seat
belt is not fastened.)
●
Operate the parking brake switch
with the brake pedal depressed.
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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Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light goes off. (
■
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
WARNING
■
When the vehicle is on a
steep incline
When using the brake hold sys-
tem on a steep incline, exercise
caution. The brake hold function
may not hold the vehicle in such a
situation.
■
When stopped on a slippery
road
The system cannot stop the vehi-
cle when the gripping ability of the
tires has been exceeded. Do not
use the system when stopped on
a slippery road.
NOTICE
■
When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not
designed for use when parking
the vehicle for a long period of
time. Turning the power switch 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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5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
5
Driving
5-3.Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the
switch
turns on the lights as follows:
U.S.A.
1
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, daytime
running lights and LED
accessory lights (if equipped)
(
P.296) turn on.
2
The headlights and all
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights) turn
on.
3
The headlights, daytime
running lights, LED acces-
sory lights (if equipped)
(
P.295) and all the lights
listed above turn on and off
automatically.
4
Off
Canada
1
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and LED
accessory lights (if equipped)
(
2
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn on.
3
The headlights, daytime
running lights, LED acces-
sory lights (if equipped)
(
P.295) 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
●
The daytime running lights illumi-
nate using the same lights as the
parking lights and illuminate
brighter than the parking lights.
●
To make your vehicle more visible
Headlight switch
The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.
Turning on the headlights
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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.
■
LED accessory lights (if
equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible
to other drivers during daytime driv-
ing, the LED accessory lights turn
on automatically when the parking
brake is released while the hybrid
system is operating.
When the parking lights are turned
on, the LED accessory lights dim.
■
Headlight control sensor (if
equipped)
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
or
position.
■
Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power
switch is turned to ACC or OFF and
the driver’s door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
■
Automatic headlight leveling
system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is auto-
matically adjusted according to the
number of passengers and the load-
ing condition of the vehicle to
ensure that the headlights do not
interfere with other road users.
■
Windshield wiper linked head-
light illumination (if equipped)
When driving during daytime with
the headlight switch turned to
, if
the windshield wipers are used, the
headlights will turn on automatically
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5
Driving
after several seconds to help
enhance the visibility of your vehi-
cle.
■
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
■
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:
1
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
2
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) secures excellent visi-
bility at intersections and on
curves by automatically adjust-
ing the direction of the light axis
of the headlights according to
vehicle speed and the degree of
the tire’s angle as controlled by
steering input.
AFS operates at speeds of
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
or higher.
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
AFS (Adaptive Front-light-
ing System) (if equipped)
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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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5
Driving
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 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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5
Driving
■
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
If equipped, 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 “AUTO” is selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The
system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.
The sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted when “AUTO” is
selected.
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Driving
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 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 wind-
shield, or if bugs, etc. are present
on the windshield.
●
If the wiper switch is turned to the
“AUTO” 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”.
■
If no windshield washer fluid
sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are
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not blocked if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reser-
voir.
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
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.
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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Driving
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.
■
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
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
resume.
*
*
: The setting must be customized at
your Toyota dealer.
■
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:
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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5-4. Refueling
5-4.Refueling
Close all the doors and win-
dows, and turn the power
switch to OFF.
Confirm the type of fuel.
■
Fuel types
■
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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5
Driving
1
Press the opener 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
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.
■
Notice about fuel
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 off, check the cap and tighten
it securely. If the message remains,
wait a few seconds and then turn
the power switch 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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5
Driving
5-5.Using the driving support systems
■
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
■
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
■
AHB (Automatic High
Beam)
■
RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if
equipped)
■
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range
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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Driving
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.
(
●
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. and Hawaii
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.398).
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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 (
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. (
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:
• Conditions under which the sys-
tem may not operate properly:
●
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.177) 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.177) 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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1
Early
2
Middle
This is the default setting.
3
Late
■
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. (
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
■
If VSC is disabled
●
If VSC is disabled (
P.382), 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.
●
When your vehicle is towing a
trailer or during emergency tow-
ing
■
Preventing LTA system mal-
functions and operations per-
formed by mistake
●
Do not modify the headlights or
place stickers, etc. on the sur-
face of the lights.
●
Do not modify the suspension
etc. If the suspension etc. needs
to be replaced, contact your
Toyota dealer.
●
Do not install or place anything
on the hood or grille. Also, do
not install a grille guard (bull
bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
●
If your windshield needs
repairs, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■
Conditions in which functions
may not operate properly
In the following situations, the
functions may not operate prop-
erly and the vehicle may depart
from its lane. Drive safely by
always paying careful attention to
your surroundings and operate
the steering wheel to correct the
path of the vehicle without relying
solely on the functions.
●
When the follow-up cruising dis-
play is displayed (
P.328) 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.328) 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.328) 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.328) 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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Driving
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. (
*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”. (
• 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. (
●
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”. (
• 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. (
●
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”. (
• 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. (
• 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. (
• 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.
(
●
If the operation conditions
(
P.329) 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 “Alert” customization
setting is set to “Steering wheel
vibration”, 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.
(
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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.
(
When a tab other than the
driving support system infor-
mation display is selected, the
following types of road signs
will be displayed. (
• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notifica-
tion is necessary)
If signs other than speed limit
signs are recognized, they will
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.
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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