Toyota Land Cruiser (2021 year). Manual in english — part 4

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WARNING

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To avoid accident or injury

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Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

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If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.

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If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.

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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 surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. 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 suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

●

Do not use cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control when trailer tow-
ing.

●

Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long down hills. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts when 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.

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WARNING

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Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established 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.

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When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.

●

Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

■

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.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

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To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

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

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Engine (ignition) switch

Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and
hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.

Starting the engine

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Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (



P. 225), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the instru-
ment cluster is off.

Stopping the engine

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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off

*

The emergency flashers can be
used.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

*

: If the shift lever is in a position

other than P when turning off the
engine, the engine switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode, not
to OFF.

Changing engine switch modes

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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on the multi-information display is off.

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Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.

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Automatic engine shut off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the
engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended
period.

●

The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has
been left running while the shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake
pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch
(



P. 120) from the inside or the mechanical key (



P. 560) from the outside,

the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto-
matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is
opened.

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Operation of the engine switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

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Electronic key battery depletion



P. 116

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P

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Conditions affecting operation



P. 140

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Note for the entry function



P. 141

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If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (



P. 85)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

■

Steering lock

After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■

When the steering lock cannot be released

■

Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■

When “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display

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

■

If the electronic key battery is depleted



P. 499

■

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



P. 560

A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.

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WARNING

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When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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Stopping the engine in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. (



P. 521)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

●

If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer
sounds.

●

When restarting the engine after it was turned off while driving, shift the
shift lever to N and press the engine switch.

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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 ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a
situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information
display, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always
check that the engine switch is off.

●

Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Automatic transmission

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.

*

1

: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for

the driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recom-
mended for normal driving.

*

2

: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possi-

ble gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.

Shifting the shift lever

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Purpose and condition

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)

D

Normal driving

*

1

S

S mode driving

*

2

(



P. 220)

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The following patterns can be selected to suit current driving and
operating conditions.

■

Power mode

For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous regions.

Press the button again to cancel
power mode.

■

Second start mode

For starting on slippery road
surfaces, such as on snow.

Press the button again to cancel
second start mode.

Selecting a driving mode

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When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-
ated as follows:

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected shift range will be
displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is
set automatically to 6, 5 or 4
according to vehicle speed. How-
ever, the initial shift range may be
set to 3 or 2 if AI-SHIFT has oper-
ated while the shift lever was in
the D position. (



P. 221)

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Shift ranges and their functions

●

Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 8 according to vehi-
cle speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited accord-
ing to selected shift range.

●

You can choose from 8 levels of engine braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

Changing shift ranges in S mode

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Driving on a downhill

On declines, there may be case where the vehicle shifts down automatically
to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed
may increase.

■

Second start mode automatic deactivation

Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off after
driving in second start mode.

■

S mode

When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 8.

■

AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

■

When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control acti-
vated

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or radar
cruise control will not be canceled.

●

While driving in S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. (



P. 276, 289)

●

When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in D position.
(



P. 219)

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Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer, immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.

■

If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.

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WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

■

To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Turn signal lever

The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of
the driver:

Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)

The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)

The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

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

Operating instructions

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Parking brake

Sets the parking brake

Fully set the parking brake while
depressing the brake pedal.

Releases the parking brake

Slightly raise the lever and lower it
completely while pressing the but-
ton.

■

Parking the vehicle



P. 178

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.
A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display.

■

Usage in winter time



P. 389

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NOTICE

■

Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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Headlight switch

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:

The daytime running
lights turn off.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
instrument panel lights,
and daytime running
lights (



P. 228) turn on.

The headlights and all
lights

listed

above

(except daytime running
lights) turn on.
The headlights, day-
time

running

lights

(



P. 228) and all lights

listed above turn on
and off automatically
(when

the

engine

switch is in IGNITION
ON mode).

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

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With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.

Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.

Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.

Turning on the high beam headlights

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Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlights
and illuminate dimmer than the headlights.

●

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

or “AUTO”

*

position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

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

●

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

●

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

■

Headlight control sensor

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch has been
switched to ACCESSORY or OFF mode.

●

When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is switched to ACCESSORY or OFF mode and driver’s door
is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to the

or

position.

■

Automatic headlight leveling system

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.

The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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Welcome lighting

If the headlight switch is turned to

and the surrounding area is dark,

unlocking the doors using the smart key system or wireless remote control
will turn the parking lights and tail lights on automatically.

■

If the automatic headlight leveling system warning light flashes

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

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY or OFF
mode and the driver’ door is opened while the tail lights are turned on.

■

Customization

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



P. 594)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle front camera to
assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of vehicles
ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as
necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to
observe your surroundings and turning the high beam on or off manually if
necessary.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

NOTICE

■

Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system



Vehicles without PCS (Pre-Collision System):

●

Do not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the front camera.

●

Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the front camera or the area of
windshield near the front camera.

●

Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the front
camera will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the
headlights of other vehicles, etc.

●

Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the
inside rear view mirror and the front camera.

●

Do not modify the vehicle.

●

Do not replace windshield with a non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision System):



P. 250

Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

●

Do not touch the front camera.

●

Do not subject the inside rear view mir-
ror or the front camera to a strong
impact.

●

Do not disassemble the front camera.

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Push the lever away from you
with the headlight switch in the

or

position.

Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indica-
tor will come on when the head-
lights are turned on automatically
to indicate that the system is
active.

■

Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to original posi-
tion.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.

■

Switching to high beam

Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.
Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

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2

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

●

When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is above approximately 21 mph (34 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automat-
ically turned off:
• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 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 information

●

The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead have no lights

●

The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.

●

Houselights, streetlights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to
remain on.

●

The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high
beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of baggage

●

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

●

Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

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In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately
detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to
remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high
and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The inside rear view mirror or front camera is deformed or dirty.
• The front camera temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

or fog lights.

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

changing color, or are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness

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

roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks etc.)

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

road

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

a mirror.

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

truck.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed properly.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in

an abnormal manner.

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

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

■

If a warning message of the Automatic High Beam is displayed...

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

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Temporary lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.



Vehicles without PCS (Pre-Collision System):

To lower the sensitivity, push and hold

on the inside rear view mirror for

15 to 20 seconds, and release. The indicator light on the inside rear view mir-
ror will flash to indicate that the sensitivity has been lowered.
When the engine switch is turned off, the sensitivity will be returned to its nor-
mal level.



Vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision System):

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

• The headlight switch is in

.

• The headlight switch lever is in low beam position.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Within 30 seconds after , repeat pushing the headlight switch lever to
the high beam position then pulling it to the low beam position quickly 10
times, then leave the lever in high beam position.

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

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Fog light switch

Turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on

■

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the

lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.



Intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster

Intermittent operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.

Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Operating the wiper lever

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Washer/wiper

dual

operation

Pulling the lever operates the
wipers and washer.
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.



Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Rain-sensing opera-
tion

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

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

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

Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper

dual

operation

Pulling the lever operates the
wipers and washer.
After operating several times,
the wipers operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.

■

The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●

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

●

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

●

If the temperature of the rain drop sensor is 185



F (85



C) or higher, or -22



F

(-30



C) or lower, the automatic operation may not occur. In this case, oper-

ate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.

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6

7

●

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

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays

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

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers etc. 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 windshield is dry

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

■

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

■

When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.

■

When a nozzle becomes blocked

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

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Rear window wiper and washer

Operating the

switch operates the rear window wiper as fol-

lows:

Intermittent operation

Normal operation

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

Pushing the lever operates the
wiper and washer.

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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

If no washer fluid sprays

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

NOTICE

■

When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.

■

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

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Headlight cleaner switch



Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

■

The headlight cleaners can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the headlight switch is
turned on.



: If equipped

Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

●

Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.

●

Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P. 580

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.

Before refueling the vehicle

WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.

●

After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●

Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out 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 ignition
hazard.

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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

Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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Pull the lever.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.

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.

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Closing the fuel tank cap

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WARNING

■

When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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Toyota Safety Sense P



◆

PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P. 254

◆

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



P. 267

◆

AHB (Automatic High Beam)



P. 230

◆

Dynamic radar cruise control



P. 276



: If equipped

The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:

WARNING

■

Toyota Safety Sense P

The Toyota Safety Sense P is designed to operate under the assumption
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surround-
ings and driving safely.

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Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windshield,
detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.

Radar sensor
Front camera

Sensors

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WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor

Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Keep the radar sensor and radar sensor cover clean at all times.

●

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

●

Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar sensor 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

Radar sensor
the radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or the
front or back of the radar sensor cover
is dirty or covered with water droplets,
snow, etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar sen-
sor cover with a soft cloth to avoid
damaging them.

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WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the front camera

Observe the following precautions.
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 covered 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 neces-

sary 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 windshield where the front camera is installed is

dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation or ice. (



P. 394)

●

If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recalibrated. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer for details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.

●

Do not 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 illus-
tration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) below the
bottom of the front camera
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)
(Approximately 10 cm [4.0 in.] to the
right and left from the center of the
front camera)

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WARNING

●

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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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 con-
densation, 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 system (



P. 399).

When the temperature around
the front camera is outside of
the operational range, such as
when the vehicle is in the sun or
in an extremely cold environ-
ment

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

If a sunshade was used when the vehi-
cle was parked, depending on its type,
the sunlight reflected from the surface
of the sunshade may cause the tem-
perature of the front camera to become
excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold
environment, use the air 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.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)





: If equipped

The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and front camera
to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. When
the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision
with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake pres-
sure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the sys-
tem determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a
vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are automati-
cally applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the
impact of the collision.

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



P. 258)

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◆

Pre-collision warning

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

◆

Pre-collision brake assist

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

◆

Pre-collision braking

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

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WARNING

■

Limitations of the pre-collision system

●

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
Do not use the pre-collision system instead of normal braking operations
under any circumstances. This system will not prevent collisions or lessen
collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not overly rely on this sys-
tem. Failure to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.

●

Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effectiveness may change according to vari-
ous conditions, therefore the system may not always be able to achieve
the same level of performance.
Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision:



P. 260

• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly:



P. 263

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself.
Depending on the objects used for testing (dummies, cardboard objects
imitating detectable objects, etc.), the system may not operate properly,
possibly leading to an accident.

■

Pre-collision braking

●

When the pre-collision braking function is operating, a large amount of
braking force will be applied.

●

If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision braking func-
tion, the pre-collision braking function operation will be canceled after
approximately 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain operations are
performed by the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being depressed
strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine
that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly prevent the pre-colli-
sion braking function from operating.

●

In some situations, while the pre-collision braking function is operating,
operation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is
depressed strongly or the steering wheel is turned and the system deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive action.

●

If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of
the pre-collision braking function.

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WARNING

■

When to disable the pre-collision system

In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

●

When your vehicle is towing another vehicle

●

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

●

When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely

●

When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer

●

When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to
an accident or other reasons

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●

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

●

When the tires are not properly inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When tires of a size other than specified are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

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

●

If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or front
camera is temporarily installed to the vehicle

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Disabling the pre-collision system

Press the PCS switch for 3 sec-
onds or more.

The PCS warning light will turn
on and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information
display.
To enable the system, press the
PCS switch again.
The system is enabled each
time the engine switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.

■

Changing the pre-collision warning timing

Press the PCS switch to display the current warning timing on the
multi-information display. Each time the PCS switch is pressed with
the warning timing displayed, the warning timing will change as fol-
lows.

The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is
turned off.

Far

The warning will begin to oper-
ate earlier than with the default
timing.

Middle

This is the default setting.

Near

The warning will begin to oper-
ate later than with the default
timing.

Changing settings of the pre-collision system

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Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high.
Each function is operational at the following speeds:

●

Pre-collision warning:
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and
50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

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

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

●

Pre-collision brake assist:
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and 110 mph (30 and

180 km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approx-
imately 20 and 50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)

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

ahead is approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.

●

Pre-collision braking:
• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h).

(For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and
50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

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

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

The system may not operate in the following situations:

●

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

●

If the shift lever is in R

●

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

●

If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator is illuminated (only the pre-colli-
sion warning function will be operational)

●

If the PCS warning light is flashing or illuminated

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Pedestrian detection function

■

Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-
ating, it will be canceled:

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.

●

The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

■

Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-
sibility of a collision

●

In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that
there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate.
• When passing a vehicle or pedestrian
• When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle
• When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes

The pre-collision system detects pedestri-
ans based on the size, profile, and motion
of a detected object. However, a pedes-
trian may not be detected depending on
the surrounding brightness and the
motion, posture, and angle of the
detected object, preventing the system
from operating properly. (



P. 265)

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle

that is making a left/right turn

• When passing a vehicle in an oncom-

ing lane that is stopped to make a
right/left turn

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• When rapidly closing on a vehicle ahead
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-

face is uneven or undulating

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

poles, trees, or walls

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

tunnel or on an iron bridge

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

protrusion on the road surface or roadside

• When driving on a road where relative

location to vehicle ahead in an adja-
cent lane may change, such as on a
winding road

• When there is a vehicle, pedestrian,

or object by the roadside at the
entrance of a curve

• When

a

crossing

pedestrian

approaches very close to the vehicle

• When passing through a place with a

low structure above the road (low ceil-
ing, traffic sign, etc.)

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• When rapidly closing on an electric toll gate barrier, parking area barrier,

or other barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be mis-

taken for a vehicle or pedestrian

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

truck or guardrail

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

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

• When passing under an object (bill-

board, etc.) at the top of an uphill road

• When driving through or under

objects that may contact the vehicle,
such as thick grass, tree branches, or
a banner

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by
the radar sensor and front camera, preventing the system from operating
properly:
• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle
• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicycle
• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck

• If a 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 the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle
• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,

acceleration or deceleration)

• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle

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

sandstorm

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

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

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

• When a vehicle ahead is not directly

in front of your vehicle

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

traffic, shines directly into the front camera

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

night or in a tunnel

• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain

amount of time

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

right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding

• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• 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 following, sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when

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

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

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

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

face

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered

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Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar
sensor and front camera, preventing the system from operating properly:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approx-

imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), mak-

ing their silhouette obscure

• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc.,

hiding part of their body

• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehi-

cle

• Groups of pedestrians which are close together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel
• Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or

brightness as their surroundings

• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects
• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.)

on the road

• Pedestrians who are walking fast
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly
• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object
• Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside

rear view mirror, etc.)

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If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates and a warning message is
displayed on the multi-information display

The pre-collision system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a
malfunction in the system.

●

In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will
disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating
conditions return:
• When the radar sensor or front camera or the area around either sensor

is hot, such as in the sun

• When the radar sensor or front camera or the area around either sensor

is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment

• When a front sensor is dirty or covered with snow, etc.
• When the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up

or covered with condensation or ice
(Defogging the windshield:



P. 399)

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

sticker is attached to the windshield near the front camera

●

If the PCS warning light continues to flash or remains illuminated or the
warning message does not disappear even though the vehicle has returned
to normal, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P. 379), 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-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



When driving on roads with white (yellow) lines, this function alerts the
driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane.
The LDA system recognizes visi-
ble white (yellow) lines with the
front camera on the upper portion
of the front windshield.

◆

Lane departure alert function

When the system determines
that the vehicle might depart
from its lane, a warning is dis-
played on the multi-information
display and the warning buzzer
sounds to alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer
sounds, check the surrounding
road situation and carefully
operate the steering wheel to
move the vehicle back to the
center of the lane.



: If equipped

Summary of functions

Functions included in LDA system

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Vehicle sway warning function

When the vehicle is swaying or
appears as if it may depart from
its lane multiple times, the
warning buzzer sounds and a
message is displayed on the
multi-information display to alert
the driver.

WARNING

■

Before using LDA system

Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. The LDA system does not auto-
matically drive the vehicle 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 attention to the surround-
ing conditions 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 careful attention
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

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To avoid operating LDA system by mistake

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

■

Situations unsuitable for LDA system

Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

●

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

●

Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.

■

Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by
mistake

●

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

●

Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●

If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Press the LDA switch to turn the
LDA system on.

The LDA indicator illuminates.
Press the LDA switch again to turn
the LDA system off.
When the LDA system is turned on
or off, operation of the LDA system
continues in the same condition
the next time the engine is started.

Turning LDA system on

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Lane departure alert function dis-
play
Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing assist system information
screen.

Indications on multi-information display



Inside of displayed white lines
is white



Inside of displayed white lines
is black

Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing white (yellow) lines. When
the vehicle departs from its lane,
the white line displayed on the
side the vehicle departs from
flashes orange.

Indicates that the system is not
able to recognize white (yellow)
lines or is temporarily canceled.