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correctly detect vehicles ahead, the

system may not operate properly.

●

When the road curves or when the

lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or

your position in the lane is unsta-

ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you

decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in

a tunnel or on a bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is

decreasing to the set speed after

the vehicle accelerates by

depressing the accelerator pedal

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a
system that uses rear side
radar sensors installed on
the inner side of the rear
bumper on the left and right
side to assist the driver in
confirming safety when
changing lanes.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the system

The driver is solely responsible for

safe driving. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a sup-

plementary function which alerts

the driver that a vehicle is in a

blind spot of the outside rear view

mirrors or is approaching rapidly

from behind into a blind spot. Do

not overly rely on the Blind Spot

Monitor. As the function cannot

judge if it is safe to change lanes,

over reliance could lead to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.
As the system may not function

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor
on/off.
When the BSM function is disabled,
the BSM OFF indicator illuminates.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle is detected in a
blind spot of the outside rear view
mirrors or approaching rapidly from
behind into a blind spot, the outside
rear view mirror indicator on the
detected side will illuminate. If the
turn signal lever is operated toward
the detected side, the outside rear

view mirror indicator flashes.

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear

view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor

Unavailable” is shown on the

multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be

attached to the rear bumper around

the sensors. (



P.282) The system

should return to normal operation

after removing the ice, snow, mud,

etc. from the rear bumper. Addition-

ally, the sensors may not operate

normally when driving in extremely

hot or cold environments.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is

shown on the multi-information

display

There may be a sensor malfunction

of misaligned. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.526)

■

Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Handling the rear side radar

sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are

installed behind the left and right

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can

operate correctly.

●

Keep the sensors and the sur-

rounding areas on the rear

bumper clean at all times.

If a sensor or its surrounding area
on the rear bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with snow, the Blind Spot
Monitor may not operate and a
warning message (



P.281) will

be displayed. In this situation,
clear off the dirt or snow and drive
the vehicle with the operation con-
ditions of the BSM function
(



P.284) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes. If the warning
message does not disappear,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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Use the meter control switches
to turn on/off the function.



4.2-inch display

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

.



7-inch display

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

.

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the fol-
lowing vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of
the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear
view mirrors.

WARNING

●

Do not attach stickers to the

sensor or surrounding area on

the rear bumper.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its

surrounding area on the rear

bumper to a strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even

slightly off position, the system

may malfunction and vehicles

may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have

your vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area

is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sen-

sor is scratched or dented, or

part of them has become dis-

connected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not modify the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear

bumper.

●

If a sensor or the rear bumper

needs to be removed/installed

or replaced, contact your Toyota

dealer.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper

any color other than an official

Toyota color.

Turning the Blind Spot
Monitor on/off

Blind Spot Monitor operation

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Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the
outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that
are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

■

The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of each detection area is:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of
the vehicle

*1

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear
bumper

*2

*1

:The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

*2

:The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the

detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing
the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

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The Blind Spot Monitor is oper-

ational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-

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tional when all of the following con-

ditions are met:

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The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift lever is in a position

other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

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The Blind Spot Monitor will

detect a vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a

vehicle present in the detection area

in the following situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-

takes your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in an adja-

cent lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detec-

tion area when it changes lanes.

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Conditions under which the

Blind Spot Monitor will not

detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not

designed to detect the following

types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles,
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite

direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked

vehicles and similar stationary
objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the
same lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away
from your vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being over-
taken rapidly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions,

detection of a vehicle and/or
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the

Blind Spot Monitor may not

function correctly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor may not

detect vehicles correctly in the fol-

lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface

that is wet with standing water

during bad weather, such as

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are

approaching with only a small gap

between each vehicle

• When the distance between your

vehicle and a following vehicle is

short

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the

detection area

• When the difference in speed

between your vehicle and another

vehicle is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection

area traveling at about the same

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop,

a vehicle remains in the detection

area

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp

bends, consecutive curves, or

uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or

when driving on the edge of a

lane, and the vehicle in an adja-

cent lane is far away from your

vehicle

• When towing a trailer

• When an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the

detection area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot

Monitor is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-

tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-

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cle and/or object may increase in

the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When the distance between your

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc.

that enters the detection area is

short

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or

when driving on the edge of a

lane, and a vehicle traveling in a

lane other than the adjacent lanes

enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp

bends, consecutive curves, or

uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or

spinning

• When the distance between your

vehicle and a following vehicle is

short

• When an accessory (such as a

bicycle carrier) is installed to the

rear of the vehicle

*

: If equipped

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Types of sensors

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

■

Display

When the sensors detect an
object, such as a wall, a graphic
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, head-up display (if

Intuitive parking

assist

*

The distance from your
vehicle to objects, such as a
wall, when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the
sensors and communicated
via the multi-information
display, head-up display (if
equipped), audio system
screen and a buzzer. Always
check the surrounding area
when using this system.

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equipped) and audio system
screen depending on the posi-
tion and distance to the object.



Multi-information display and
head-up display

Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection



Audio system screen (vehi-
cles with a Toyota parking
assist monitor)

When the R shift lever is selected,
a simplified image is displayed on
the audio system screen.



Audio system screen (vehi-
cles with a Panoramic view
monitor)

A graphic will be displayed on the
audio system screen.

Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the intuitive
parking assist. (



P.107)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select

and then press

.

When the intuitive parking assist
function is disabled, the intuitive
parking assist OFF indicator
(



P.86) illuminates.

To re-enable the system, select

on the multi-information dis-

play, select

and turn it on. If

the system is disabled, it will
remain off even if the power
switch is turned to ON after the
power switch has been turned
off.

Turning intuitive parking
assist on/off

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WARNING

■

When using the intuitive park-

ing assist

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failing to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely and possibly cause an acci-

dent.

●

Do not use the sensor at

speeds in excess of 6 mph (10

km/h).

●

The sensors’ detection areas

and reaction times are limited.

When moving forward or revers-

ing, check the areas surround-

ing the vehicle (especially the

sides of the vehicle) for safety,

and drive slowly, using the

brake to control the vehicle’s

speed.

●

Do not install accessories within

the sensors’ detection areas.

●

The area directly under the

bumpers is not detected.

Thin posts or objects lower than

the sensor may not be detected

when approached, even if they

have been detected once.

■

When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable

the function as it may operate

even though there is no possibility

of a collision.

●

The vehicle is equipped with a

fender pole, wireless antenna or

fog lights.

●

The front or rear bumper or a

sensor receives a strong

impact.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.)

is installed.

●

Towing eyelets are installed.

●

A backlit licence plate is

installed.

■

When using intuitive parking

assist

In the following situations, the

system may not function correctly

due to a sensor malfunction, etc.

Have the vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer.

●

The intuitive parking assist

operation display flashes or

shows continuously, and a

buzzer sounds when no objects

are detected.

●

If the area around a sensor col-

lides with something, or is sub-

jected to strong impact.

●

If the bumper or grille collides

with something.

●

If the display flashes or is dis-

played continuously and a

buzzer does not sound, except

when the mute function has

been turned on.

●

If a display error occurs, first

check the sensor.

If the error occurs even when

there is no ice, snow or mud on

the sensor, it is likely that the

sensor is malfunctioning.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of

water or steam to the sensor

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure

washer to wash the vehicle, do

not spray the sensors directly,

as doing so may cause a sensor

to malfunction.

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The system can be operated

when

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is

on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift lever other than P.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

●

Water may be continuously flow-

ing over the sensor surface, such

as in a heavy rain. When the sys-

tem determines that it is normal,

the system will return to normal.

●

Initialization may not have been

performed after a battery terminal

was disconnected and recon-

nected. Initialize the system.

(



P.289) If this message contin-

ues to be displayed even after ini-

tialization, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable

Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

A sensor may be covered with ice,

snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice,

snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to

return the system to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor

at low temperatures, a warning

message may be displayed or the

sensor may not be able to detect an

object. Once the ice melts, the sys-

tem will return to normal.

■

If a 12-volt battery terminal has

been disconnected and recon-

nected

The system needs to be initialized.

To initialize the system, drive the

vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds

or more at a speed of approximately

22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The following situations may occur

during use.

• The sensor's detection areas are

limited to the areas around the

vehicle front and rear bumpers.

• Depending on the shape of the

object and other factors, the

detection distance may shorten, or

detection may be impossible.

• If an object is extremely close to a

sensor, it may not be detected.

• There will be a short delay

between object detection and dis-

play. Even at low speeds, there is

a possibility that the object will

come within the sensor’s detec-

tion areas before the display is

shown and the warning beep

sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the

buzzer due to the volume of the

audio system or air flow noise of

the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the

buzzer if buzzers for other sys-

tems are sounding.

■

Conditions under which the

function may not function cor-

rectly

Certain vehicle conditions and the

surrounding environment may affect

the ability of a sensor to correctly

detect objects. Particular instances

where this may occur are listed

below.

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on a sen-

sor. (Cleaning the sensors will

resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the

area will resolve this problem.)

In especially cold weather, if a

sensor is frozen the sensor dis-

WARNING

●

When using steam to clean the

vehicle, do not direct steam too

close to the sensors as doing so

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

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play may be displayed abnormally,

or objects, such as a wall, may not

be detected.

●

A sensor is covered in any way.

●

When a sensor or the area around

a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy

due to vehicle horns, motorcycle

engines, air brakes of large vehi-

cles, or other loud noises produc-

ing ultrasonic waves.

●

There is another vehicle equipped

with parking assist sensors in the

vicinity.

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of

spray or heavy rain.

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount

of water, such as when driving on

a flooded road.

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted.

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall

or curved curb.

●

If objects draw too close to the

sensor.

■

Objects which may not be prop-

erly detected

The shape of the object may pre-

vent the sensor from detecting it.

Pay particular attention to the follow-

ing objects:

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials

that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

People may not be detected if they

are wearing certain types of cloth-

ing.

■

Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume

The buzzer volume can be
adjusted on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Use the meter control switches
to change settings. (



P.107)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select and

then press and hold

.

3

Select the volume and then
press

.

Each time the switch is pressed,

the volume level will change

between 1, 2, and 3.

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Muting a buzzer temporarily

A mute button will be displayed
on the multi-information display
when an object is detected. To
mute the buzzer, press

.

Mute will be canceled automati-
cally in the following situations:



When the shift lever is
changed.



When the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain speed.



When there is malfunction in
a sensor or the system is tem-
porarily unavailable.



When the operating function
is disabled manually.



When the power switch is
turned off.

Setting the buzzer volume

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Detection range of the sen-
sors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100
cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150
cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that the
sensors cannot detect objects that
are extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape of
the object, etc.

■

Multi-information display, head-up display (if equipped) and
audio system screen

When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to
the object will be displayed on the multi-information display, audio
system screen, and head-up display (if equipped). (As the distance
to the object becomes short, the distance segments may blink.)



Approximate distance to object: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60
cm)

*

(Rear center sensor)

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.293)



Approximate distance to object: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

*

(Front center sensor)

Sensor detection display,
object distance

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

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: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.293)



Approximate distance to object: 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)

*

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.293)



Approximate distance to object: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

*

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.293)



Approximate distance to object: 1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*1

*1

:Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (



P.293)

*2

:The distance segments will blink slowly.



Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*1

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

*2

Audio system screen

*2

Head-up display

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*1

:Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (



P.293)

*2

:The distance segments will blink rapidly.

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Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sen-
sors are operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as
the vehicle approaches an
object. When the vehicle
comes within approximately
1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the object,
the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.



When 2 or more objects are
detected simultaneously, the
buzzer sounds for the nearest
object. If one or more objects
come within approximately
1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the vehicle,
the buzzer will repeat a long
tone, followed by fast beeps.



Automatic buzzer mute func-
tion: After a buzzer begins
sounding, if the distance
between the vehicle and the
detected object does not
become shorter, the buzzer
will be muted automatically.
(However, if the distance
between the vehicle and
object is 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or
less, this function will not

operate.)

The buzzer sounds volume can
be adjusted. (



P.290)

Multi-information dis-

play

*2

Audio system screen

*2

Head-up display

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Meter control switches

Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle is detected, both outside
rear view mirror indicators will flash.

Audio system screen

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



P.296) for the detected side will

be displayed on the audio system
screen. This illustration shows an
example of a vehicle approaching
from both sides of the vehicle.

RCTA buzzer

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



4.2-inch display

Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the RCTA
function. (



P.98)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select

“RCTA” and then press

.



7-inch display

Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the RCTA
function. (



P.107)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select

“RCTA” and then press

.

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



P.86) illuminates on the

multi-information display. (Each

RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert) function

The RCTA function uses the
BSM rear side radar sensors
installed behind the rear
bumper. This function is
intended to assist the driver
in checking areas that are
not easily visible when
backing up.

System components

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

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time the power switch is turned off
then changed to ON, the RCTA
function will be enabled automati-
cally.)

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear

view mirror indicator may be difficult

to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to

hear over loud noises, such as if the

audio system volume is high.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Unavailable” is shown on the

multi-information display

Water, ice, snow, mud, etc., may be

attached to the rear bumper around

the sensors. (



P.282) Removing

the water, ice, snow, mud, etc., from

the attached to the rear bumper

around the sensors to return the

function to normal.
Additionally, the function may not

operate normally when driving in

extremely hot or cold environments.

■

Rear side radar sensors



P.282

■

Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume

The buzzer volume can be
adjusted on the multi-informa-
tion display.



4.2-inch display

Use the meter control switches
to change settings. (



P.98)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select

“RCTA” and then press and
hold

.

3

Select the volume and then
press

.

Each time the switch is pressed,

the volume level will change

between 1, 2, and 3.



7-inch display

Use the meter control switches
to change settings. (



P.107)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select and

“RCTA” then press and hold

.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the function

The driver is solely responsible for

safe driving. Always drive safely,

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The RCTA function is only a sup-

plementary function which alerts

the driver that a vehicle is

approaching from the right or left

at the rear of the vehicle. As the

RCTA function may not function

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

Over reliance on this function may

lead to an accident resulting

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Before using the RCTA func-

tion

Do not place objects near the sen-

sors.

Setting the buzzer volume

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Select the volume and then
press

.

Each time the switch is pressed,

the volume level will change

between 1, 2, and 3.

■

Muting a buzzer temporarily

A mute button will be displayed
on the multi-information display
when an object is detected. To
mute the buzzer, press

.

Mute will be canceled automati-
cally in the following situations:



When the shift lever is
changed.



When the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain speed.



When the operating function
is temporarily canceled.



When the operating function
is disabled manually.



When the power switch is
turned off.

■

Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles
approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts
the driver of the presence of such vehicles by flashing the outside
rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles

■

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching
from the right or left at the rear
of the vehicle is detected, the
following will be displayed on
the audio system screen.



Example (Toyota parking

assist monitor) (if equipped):
Vehicles are approaching
from both sides of the vehicle

RCTA function

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

Example (Panoramic view
monitor) (if equipped): Vehi-

cles are approaching from
both sides of the vehicle

■

RCTA function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The buzzer can alert the driver
of faster vehicles approaching
from farther away.
Example:

■

The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when

all of the following conditions are

met:

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is

between approximately 5 mph (8

km/h) and 18 mph (28 km/h).

■

Conditions under which the

RCTA function will not detect a

vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed

to detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly

behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking

space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot

detect due to obstructions

Approaching

vehicle speed

Approximate

alert distance

18 mph (28
km/h) (fast)

65 ft. (20 m)

5 mph (8 km/h)

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

A

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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked

vehicles and similar stationary
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles,
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the

parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions,

detection of a vehicle and/or
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the

RCTA function may not function

correctly

●

The RCTA function may not detect

vehicles correctly in the following

situations:

• When a sensor is misaligned due

to a strong impact to the sensor or

its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker,

etc. is covering a sensor or its sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface

that is wet with standing water

during bad weather, such as

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are

approaching with only a small gap

between each vehicle

• If a vehicle is approaching the rear

of your vehicle rapidly

• When a towing eyelet is installed

to the rear of the vehicle.

• When backing up on a slope with

a sharp change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow

angle parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the hybrid sys-

tem is started with the RCTA func-

tion on

• When the sensors cannot detect a

vehicle due to obstructions

●

Instances of the RCTA function

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle

and/or object may increase in the

following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the

side of your vehicle

• When the parking space faces a

street and vehicles are being

driven on the street

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• When the distance between your

vehicle and metal objects, such as

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the

vehicle, is short

• When a towing eyelet is installed

to the rear of the vehicle

*

: If equipped

■

Parking Support Brake
function (static objects) (if
equipped)

Ultrasonic sensors are used to
detect static objects, such as a
wall, in the detection area when
driving at a low speed or back-
ing up. (



P.306)

PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake)

*

The Parking Support Brake
system consists of the fol-
lowing functions that oper-
ate when driving at a low
speed or backing up, such
as when parking. When the
system determines that the
possibility of a collision
with a detected object is
high, a warning operates to
urge the driver to take eva-
sive action. If the system
determines that the possi-
bility of a collision with a
detected object is extremely
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help
avoid the collision or help
reduce the impact of the col-
lision.

PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) system

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Parking Support Brake
function (rear-crossing
vehicles) (if equipped)

Rear radar sensors are used to
detect approaching vehicles in
the detection area behind the
vehicle when backing up.
(



P.312)

The Parking Support Brake can
be enabled/disabled on the
multi-information display. All of
the Parking Support Brake func-
tions (static objects and
rear-crossing vehicles) are
enabled/disabled simultane-
ously.
Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the parking
support brake. (



P.107)

1

Press

or

to select

.

2

Press

or

to select

and then press

.

When the Parking Support Brake is

disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator

(



P.86) illuminates on the instru-

ment cluster.
To re-enable the system when it
was disabled, select

on the

multi-information display, select

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Parking

Support Brake system

Do not overly rely on the system,

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

●

The driver is solely responsible

for safe driving. Always drive

carefully, taking care to observe

your surroundings. The Parking

Support Brake system is

designed to provide support to

lessen the severity of collisions.

However, it may not operate in

some situations.

●

The Parking Support Brake sys-

tem is not designed to stop the

vehicle completely. Additionally,

even if the system has stopped

the vehicle, it is necessary to

depress the brake pedal imme-

diately as brake control will be

canceled after approximately 2

seconds.

NOTICE

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-informa-

tion display and the PKSB

OFF indicator is flashing

If this message is displayed

immediately after the power

switch is changed to ON, operate

the vehicle carefully, paying atten-

tion to your surroundings. It may

be necessary to drive the vehicle

for a certain amount of time

before the system returns to nor-

mal. (If the system is not return to

normal after driving for a while,

clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.)

Enabling/Disabling the
Parking Support Brake

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and turn it on. If the system is dis-

abled, it will remain off even if the

power switch is turned to ON after

the power switch has been turned

off.

If the hybrid system output restric-
tion control or brake control oper-
ates, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be displayed on the
audio system screen and
multi-information display, to alert
the driver.
Depending on the situation, hybrid
system output restriction control will
operate to either limit acceleration
or restrict output as much as possi-
ble.



Hybrid system output restric-
tion control is operating
(acceleration restriction)

Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.
Audio system screen (Panoramic
view monitor) (If equipped): No
warning displayed
Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Does not sound



Hybrid system output restric-
tion control is operating (out-
put restricted as much as
possible)

The system has determined that

stronger-than-normal brake opera-
tion is necessary.
Audio system screen (Panoramic
view monitor) (If equipped):
“BRAKE!”
Multi-information display/Head-up
display (if equipped): “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.
Audio system screen (Panoramic
view monitor) (If equipped):
“BRAKE!”
Multi-information display/Head-up
display (if equipped): “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system
operation

The vehicle has been stopped by
brake control operation.
Audio system screen (Panoramic
view monitor) (If equipped): “Press
Brake Pedal”
Multi-information display/Head-up
display (if equipped): “Switch to
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is
not depressed, “Press Brake Pedal”
will be displayed.)
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep

Displays and buzzers for
hybrid system output
restriction control and
brake control

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If the Parking Support Brake determines that a collision with a
detected object is possible, the hybrid system output will be
restricted to restrain any increase in the vehicle speed. (Hybrid sys-
tem output restriction control: See figure 2.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal continues to be depressed, the
brakes will be applied automatically to reduce the vehicle speed.
(Brake control: See figure 3.)



Figure 1 When the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) is disabled

Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time



Figure 2 When hybrid system output restriction control operates

System overview

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Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restriction control begins operating
System determines that possibility of collision with detected
object is high
Hybrid system output reduced
Example: Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”



Figure 3 When brake control operates

Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time

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Hybrid system output restriction control begins operating
System determines that possibility of collision with detected
object is high
Hybrid system output reduced
System determines that possibility of collision with detected
object is extremely high
Brake control begins operating
Brake control strength increased
Example: Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
Example: Multi-information display: “Switch to Brake”

■

If the Parking Support Brake

has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-

ation of the Parking Support Brake,

the Parking Support Brake will be

disabled and the PKSB OFF indica-

tor will illuminate. If the Parking Sup-

port Brake operates unnecessarily,

brake control can be canceled by

depressing the brake pedal or wait-

ing for approximately 2 seconds for

it to automatically be canceled.

Then, the vehicle can be operated

by depressing the accelerator pedal.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake

To re-enable the Parking Support

Brake when it has been disabled

due to system operation perform

any of the following operations.
At this time, the PKSB OFF indicator

will turn off. (



P.86)

●

Turn the PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) on (



P.300)

●

The shift lever is in P.

●

Drive with no operation targets in

the traveling direction of the vehi-

cle

●

Change the traveling direction of

the vehicle

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display and the PKSB OFF indi-

cator is flashing

●

If this message is displayed only

when the shift lever is in any posi-

tion other than R, a sensor on the

front or rear bumper may be dirty.

Clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.

●

Initialization may not have been

performed after a 12-volt battery

terminal was disconnected and

reconnected. Initialize the sys-

tem. (



P.305)

If this message continues to be

displayed even after initialization,

have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable”

and “Parking Assist Unavail-

able Clean Parking Assist Sen-

sor” is displayed on the

multi-information display and

the PKSB OFF indicator is

flashing

●

A sensor may be covered with ice,

snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice,

snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to

return the system to normal.

If this message is shown even

after removing dirt from the sen-

sor, or shown when the sensor

was not dirty to begin with, have

the vehicle inspected by your Toy-

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●

A sensor may be frozen. Once the

ice melts, the system will return to

normal.

●

Water may be continuously flow-

ing over the sensor surface, such

as in a heavy rain. When the sys-

tem determines that it is normal,

the system will return to normal.

■

If a 12-volt battery terminal has

been disconnected and recon-

nected

The system needs to be initialized.

To initialize the system, drive the

vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds

or more at a speed of approximately

22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

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: If equipped

This function will operate in situations such as the following if an
object is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When traveling at a low speed and the brake pedal is not
depressed, or is depressed late

Parking Support Brake function (static objects)

*

If the sensors detect a static object, such as a wall, in the trav-
elling direction of the vehicle and the system determines that
a collision may occur due to the vehicle suddenly moving for-
ward due to an accidental accelerator pedal operation, the
vehicle moving the unintended direction due to the wrong
shift lever position, or while parking or traveling at low
speeds, the system will operate to lessen the impact with the
detected static object and reduce the resulting damage.

Examples of function operation

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

■

When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to
the wrong shift lever position



P.286

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake can operate prop-

erly

Observe the following precautions

regarding the sensors (



P.286).

Failure to do so may cause a sen-

sor to not operate properly, and

may cause an accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or

paint the sensors.

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●

Do not replace a sensor with a

part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its

surrounding area to a strong

impact.

●

Do not damage the sensors,

and always keep them clean.

●

If the area around a radar sen-

sor is subjected to an impact,

the system may not operate

properly due to a sensor mal-

function. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as

changes to the height or inclina-

tion of the vehicle may prevent

the sensors from detecting

objects correctly or cause the sys-

tem to not operate or operate

unnecessarily.

■

If the Parking Support Brake

function (static objects) oper-

ates unnecessarily, such as

at a railroad crossing

In the event that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static objects)

operates unnecessarily, such as

at a railroad crossing, brake con-

trol will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds, allowing you to

proceed forward and leave the

area, brake control can also be

canceled by depressing the brake

pedal. Depressing the accelera-

tor pedal after brake control is

canceled will allow you to proceed

forward and leave the area.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of

water or steam to the sensor

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure

washer to wash the vehicle, do

not spray the sensors directly,

as doing so may cause a sensor

to malfunction.

●

When using steam to clean the

vehicle, do not direct steam too

close to the sensors as doing so

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

■

When to disable the Parking

Support Brake

In the following situations, disable

the Parking Support Brake as the

system may operate even though

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

●

When inspecting the vehicle

using a chassis roller, chassis

dynamo or free roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a

boat, truck or other transport

vessel

●

If the suspension has been

modified or tires of a size other

than specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is

raised or lowered due to the

carried load

●

When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed,

such as a towing eyelet, bumper

protector (an additional trim

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or

snow plow

●

When using an automatic car

wash

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The Parking Support Brake

function (static object) will

operate when

The function will operate when the

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (



P.85, 86) and all

of the following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction

control

• The Parking Support Brake is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15

km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and 6

to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger-than-nor-

mal brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction

control is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an immediate brake

operation is necessary to avoid a

collision.

■

The Parking Support Brake

function (static objects) will

stop operating when

The function will stop operating if

any of the following conditions are

met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction

control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The system determines that the

collision has become avoidable

with normal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer 6 to

13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the vehicle was

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed

after the vehicle is stopped by

brake control.

• The static object is no longer 6 to

13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the

vehicle or in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static

objects)



P.304

■

Detection range of the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects)

The detection range of the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) differs from the detection

range of the intuitive parking assist.

(



P.291) Therefore, even if the intu-

itive parking assist detects an object

and provides a warning, the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) may not start operating.

■

Objects that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static

objects) may not detect

The sensors may not be able to

detect certain objects, such as the

following:

●

Pedestrian

●

Cotton cloth, snow, and other

materials that are poor reflectors

of ultrasonic waves

●

Objects which are not perpendicu-

lar to the ground, are not perpen-

dicular to the traveling direction of

the vehicle, are uneven or are

waving

●

Low objects

●

Thin objects such as wires,

fences, ropes and signposts

●

Objects that are extremely close

to the bumper

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

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Situation in which the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) may not operate

When driving with the shift lever in

N.

■

Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive

parking assist system is enabled or

not (



P.287), if the Parking Support

Brake function (static objects) is

enabled (



P.300), the front or rear

sensors detect an object and brake

control is performed, the intuitive

parking assist buzzer will sound to

notify the driver of the approximate

distance to the object.

■

Situations in which the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) may operate even if

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake

function (static objects) may operate

even though there is no possibility of

a collision.

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When driving on a narrow road

• When driving on a gravel road or

in an area with tall grass

• When driving toward a banner,

flag, low-hanging branch or boom

barrier (such as those used at rail-

road crossings, toll gates and

parking lots)

• When driving on a narrow path

surrounded by a structure, such

as in a tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When parallel parking

• When there is a rut or hole in the

surface of the road

• When driving on a metal cover

(grating), such as those used for

drainage ditches

• When driving on a steep slope

• If a sensor is hit by a large amount

of water, such as when driving on

a flooded road

●

Weather

• If a sensor is covered with ice,

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• When strong winds are blowing

●

Other ultrasonic wave sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle

detectors, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license

plate (especially fluorescent type),

fog lights, fender pole or wireless

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has

been changed due to a collision or

other impact

• If a sensor has been painted or

covered with a sticker, etc.

■

Situations in which the Parking

Support Brake function (static

objects) may not operate prop-

erly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, this function may not oper-

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ate properly.

●

Weather

• When a sensor or the area around

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

• If a sensor is covered with ice,

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• When the sensor is frozen (Once

the sensor thaws, the system will

return to normal)

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When an object that cannot be

detected is between the vehicle

and a detected object

• If an object such as a vehicle,

motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian

cuts in front of the vehicle or runs

out from the side of the vehicle

• The vehicle is approaching a tall

or curved curb.

• On an extremely bumpy road, on

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

• If objects draw too close to the

sensor.

●

Other ultrasonic waves sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle

detectors, motorcycle engines, air

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license

plate (especially fluorescent type),

fog lights, fender pole or wireless

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has

been changed due to a collision or

other impact

• When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed, such

as a bumper protector (an addi-

tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle car-

rier, or snow plow

• If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than

specified are installed

• If a sensor has been painted or

covered with a sticker, etc.

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This function will operate in situations such as the following if a vehi-
cle is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal
is not depressed, or is depressed late



P.282

Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing

vehicles)

*

If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle and the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a collision is high, this function
will perform brake control to reduce the likelihood of an
impact with the approaching vehicle.

Examples of function operation

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) can

operate properly

Observe the following precautions

regarding the rear radar sensors

(



P.282). Failure to do so may

cause a sensor to not operate

properly, and may cause an acci-

dent.

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The Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will operate when

The function will operate when the

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (



P.85, 86) and all

of the following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction

control

• The Parking Support Brake is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15

km/h) or less.

• Vehicles which are approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle at a traveling speed of

less than approximately 5 mph (8

km/h)

• The shift lever is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger than normal

brake operation is necessary to

avoid a collision with an approach-

ing vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction

control is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an emergency brake

operation is necessary to avoid a

collision with an approaching vehi-

cle.

■

The Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if

any of the following conditions are

met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction

control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The collision becomes avoidable

with normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the vehicle was

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed

after the vehicle is stopped by

brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles)



P.304

■

Detection area of the Parking

Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) differs from the detec-

tion area of the RCTA function

(



P.297). Therefore, even if the

RCTA function detects a vehicle and

provides an alert, the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (rear-crossing

vehicles) may not start operating.

WARNING

●

Do not modify, disassemble or

paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a rear radar sen-

sor with a part other than a gen-

uine part.

●

Do not damage the rear radar

sensors, and always keep the

radar sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumper

clean.

●

If the area around a rear radar

sensor is subjected to an

impact, the system may not

operate properly due to a sen-

sor malfunction. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

●

Observe the rear radar sensor

handling precautions. (



P.282)

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Conditions under which the

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehicles)

will not detect a vehicle

The Parking Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) is not

designed to detect the following

types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly

behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking

space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot

detect due to obstructions

●

Vehicles which suddenly acceler-

ate or decelerate near your vehi-

cle

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked

vehicles and similar stationary

objects

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles,
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the

parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

●

Objects which are extremely close
to a radar sensor

*

●

Vehicles which are approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle at a traveling speed of

less than approximately 5 mph (8

km/h)

●

Vehicles which are approaching

from the right or left at the rear of

the vehicle at a traveling speed of

more than approximately 15 mph

(24 km/h)

*

: Depending on the conditions,

detection of a vehicle and/or
object may occur.

■

PKSB buzzer

If the Parking Support Brake is

enabled and brake control is per-

formed, a buzzer will sound to notify

the driver.

■

Situations in which the system

may operate even though there

is no possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehicles)

may operate even though there is

no possibility of a collision.

●

When the parking space faces a

street and vehicles are being

driven on the street

●

When a detected vehicle turns

while approaching the vehicle

●

When a vehicle passes by the

side of your vehicle

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When the distance between your

vehicle and metal objects, such as

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the

vehicle, is short

●

When there are spinning objects

near your vehicle such as the fan

of an air conditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or

sprayed toward the rear bumper,

such as from a sprinkler

■

Situations in which the Parking

Support Brake function

(rear-crossing vehicles) may

not operate properly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the radar sensors may not

detect an object and this function

may not operate properly

●

Stationary objects

●

When a sensor or the area around

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the rear bumper is covered with

ice, snow, dirt, etc.

●

If a sensor has been painted or

covered with a sticker, etc.

●

When it is raining heavily or water

strikes the vehicle

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted

●

When equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed, such

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip,

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than

specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered due to the carried load

●

If an electronic component, such

as a backlit license plate (espe-

cially fluorescent type), fog lights,

fender pole or wireless antenna is

installed near a radar sensor

●

If the orientation of a radar sensor

has been changed

●

When multiple vehicles are

approaching with only a small gap

between each vehicle

●

If a vehicle is approaching the rear

of your vehicle rapidly

●

Situations in which the radar sen-

sor may not detect a vehicle

• When a vehicle approaches from

the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle while you are turning while

backing up

• When turning while backing up

• When backing out of a shallow

angle parking spot

• When backing up on a slope with

a sharp change in grade

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detection area

Multi-information display
Driving mode select switch

Operate the driving mode select
switch forward or backward to
select the desired driving mode on
the multi-information display.

1

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.

2

Sport mode

Controls the hybrid system to pro-
vide quick, powerful acceleration.
This mode also changes the steer-
ing feel, making it suitable for when
agile driving response is desired,
such as when driving on roads with

Driving mode select

switch

The driving modes can be
selected to suit the driving
and usage conditions.

Selecting a driving mode

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many curves.
When Sport mode is selected,
Sport mode indicator comes on.

3

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve
fuel economy through moderate
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When Eco drive mode is selected,
Eco drive mode indicator comes
on.

■

Air conditioning system opera-

tion in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling

operations and the fan speed is con-

trolled to improve fuel efficiency.

Perform the following procedures to

increase the air conditioning perfor-

mance.

●

Vehicle with a 12.3-inch display:

Turn eco air conditioning mode off

(



P.344)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.337)

●

Cancel Eco drive mode

■

Canceling a driving mode

●

Sport mode is automatically can-

celed and the driving mode

returns to normal mode when the

power switch is off.

●

Normal mode and Eco drive mode

are not canceled until another

driving mode is selected. (Even if

the power switch is off, normal

mode and Eco drive mode will not

be automatically canceled.)

Press the Trail Mode switch

When the switch is pressed, Trail
Mode turns on and the Trail Mode
indicator illuminates on the
multi-information display.
When the switch is pressed again,
the Trail Mode indicator turns off.

Trail Mode (AWD vehi-

cles)

Trail Mode is a system that
performs integrated control
for the AWD, brake and
drive force control systems
to assist the drive power on
bumpy roads, etc.

WARNING

■

Before using Trail Mode

Make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions. Failure to

observe these precautions may

result in an unexpected accident.

●

Check that the Trail Mode indi-

cator is illuminated before driv-

ing. Trail Mode will not operate

when the indicator is off.

●

Trail Mode is not intended to

expand the limits of the vehicle.

Thoroughly check the road con-

ditions and drive with caution.

●

Thoroughly check the road con-

ditions before driving. As Trail

Mode is suitable for driving on

bumpy roads, there is a chance

that Trail Mode may not be the

most appropriate in terms of

other road conditions.

Turning Trail Mode on

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Trail Mode

●

Trail Mode is intended for use

when driving on bumpy roads. Do

not turn the switch on in other situ-

ations.

●

Trail Mode controls the vehicle so

that it can use the maximum

amount of drive force when driving

on bumpy roads. As a result, fuel

efficiency may diminish when

compared to driving with Trail

Mode off.

●

If Trail Mode is continuously used

for a long period of time, the load

on related parts increases and the

system may be unable to operate

effectively.

■

When Trail Mode is canceled

In the following situations, Trail

Mode is automatically canceled

even if it is turned on.

●

When the driving mode is

changed (



P.316)

●

When the power switch is turned

off

■

During Trail Mode operation

The following types of situations

may occur, but they are not malfunc-

tions.

●

Vibrations may be felt throughout

the vehicle or steering wheel

●

Operating noise may be heard

from the engine compartment

■

When an inspection at your

Toyota dealer is necessary

In the following situations, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer immediately.

●

When the slip indicator illuminates

while Trail Mode is on

●

When the Trail Mode indicator

does not illuminate even though

the Trail Mode switch is pressed

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ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)

The electronically controlled
system generates braking force
corresponding to the brake
operation

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

Helps to prevent wheel lock
when the brakes are applied
suddenly, or if the brakes are
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface

■

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of
braking force after the brake
pedal is depressed when the
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road sur-
faces

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced
Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.

■

Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer
sway by selectively applying
brake pressure for individual
wheels and reducing driving
torque when trailer sway is
detected.

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power
and prevent the drive wheels
from spinning when starting the
vehicle or accelerating on slip-
pery roads

■

Active Cornering Assist
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle
from drifting to the outer side by
performing inner wheel brake
control when attempting to
accelerate while turning

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward
movement of the vehicle when

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and
performance, the following
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various
driving situations. Be
aware, however, that these
systems are supplementary
and should not be relied
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving
assist systems

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EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort
needed to turn the steering
wheel

■

E-Four

Electronic On-Demand AWD
system. Automatically switches
from front-wheel drive to
all-wheel drive (AWD) according
to the driving conditions, helping
to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions
where the system will switch to
AWD are when cornering, going
uphill, starting off or accelerat-
ing, and when the road surface
is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.

■

VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Management)

Provides integrated control of
the ABS, brake assist, TRAC,
VSC, hill-start assist control and
EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stabil-
ity when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling the
brakes, hybrid system output
and steering assist.

■

The Secondary Collision
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and
brake lights are automatically
controlled to reduce the vehicle

speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.

■

When the

TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway

Control systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash

while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer

Sway Control systems are operat-

ing.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt

or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the hybrid sys-
tem to the wheels. Pressing the

switch to turn the system off may

make it easier for you to rock the

vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly
press and release the

switch.

The “Traction Control Turned OFF”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press the

switch again to turn

the system back on.

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Turning off both TRAC, VSC

and Trailer Sway Control sys-

tems

To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer

Sway Control systems off, press
and hold the

switch for more

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is

stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “Traction Control
Turned OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.

*

Press the

switch again to turn

the system back on.

*

: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Colli-

sion System), PCS will also be
disabled (only Pre-Collision warn-
ing is available). The PCS warning
light will come on and a message
will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
(



P.249)

■

When the message is dis-

played on the multi-information

display showing that TRAC has
been disabled even if the

switch has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If

the information continues to show,

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Operating conditions of

hill-start assist control

When the following four conditions

are met, the hill-start assist control

will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position

other than P or N (when starting

off forward/backward on an

upward incline)

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not

depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

■

Automatic system cancelation

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn

off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N

●

The accelerator pedal is

depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed

after the brake pedal is released

■

Sounds and vibrations caused

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC,

Trailer Sway Control, TRAC and

hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the

engine compartment when the

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the hybrid system is

started or just after the vehicle

begins to move. This sound does

not indicate that a malfunction has

occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions

may occur when the above sys-

tems are operating. None of these

indicates that a malfunction has

occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard

in the following cases, but it does

not indicate that a malfunction has

occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the

engine compartment when the

brake pedal is operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system

heard from the front part of the

vehicle when the driver’s door is

opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the

engine compartment when one or

two minutes passed after the stop

of the hybrid system.

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Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is

operated, operation sounds and

vibrations may be generated from

the brake system, but this is not a

malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring

sound) may be heard. This does not

indicate a malfunction.

■

Reduced effectiveness of the

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is

frequent steering input over an

extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a

result. Should this occur, refrain

from excessive steering input or

stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid

system off. The EPS system should

return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Automatic reactivation of

TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC, Trailer

Sway Control and VSC systems off,

the systems will be automatically

re-enabled in the following situa-

tions:

●

When the power switch is turned

OFF

●

If only the TRAC system is turned

off, the TRAC will turn on when

vehicle speed increases

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic

re-enabling will not occur when

vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Secondary Collision Brake

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS

airbag sensor detects a collision

while the vehicle is in motion.

However, the system does not oper-

ate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph

(10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

■

Secondary Collision Brake

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

●

The vehicle speed drops below

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses

during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is

depressed a large amount

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded

(such as excessively worn tires

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while

driving at high speed on wet or

slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the

ABS is operating may exceed

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

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WARNING

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the

road

●

When driving over roads with

potholes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate

effectively when

Directional control and power may

not be achievable while driving on

slippery road surfaces, even if the

TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power

may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate

effectively when accelerating

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily

stop operating to ensure proper

operation of the brakes, TRAC

and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start

assist control. Hill-start assist

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and

roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake,

hill-start assist control is not

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period

of time. Do not attempt to use

hill-start assist control to hold

the vehicle on an incline, as

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

■

When the

TRAC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway

Control is activated

The slip indicator light flashes.

Always drive carefully. Reckless

driving may cause an accident.

Exercise particular care when the

indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer

Sway Control systems are

turned off

●

Be especially careful and drive

at a speed appropriate to the

road conditions. As these are

the systems to help ensure

vehicle stability and driving

force, do not turn the

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems off unless neces-

sary.

●

Trailer Sway Control is part of

the VSC system and will not

operate if VSC is turned off or

experiences a malfunction.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In

addition, make sure that the tires

are inflated to the recommended

tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway

Control and VSC systems will not

function correctly if different tires

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther information when replacing

tires or wheels.

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■

Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to

malfunction.

■

Trailer Sway Control precau-

tion

The Trailer Sway Control system

is not able to reduce trailer sway

in all situations. Depending on

many factors such as the condi-

tions of the vehicle, trailer, road

surface and driving environment,

the Trailer Sway Control system

may not be effective. Refer to

your trailer owner’s manual for

information on how to tow your

trailer properly.

■

If trailer sway occurs

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failing to do so may cause death

or serious injury.

●

Firmly grip the steering wheel.

Steer straight ahead. Do not try

to control trailer sway by turning

the steering wheel.

●

Begin releasing the accelerator

pedal immediately but very

gradually 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 stabi-

lize. (



P.202)

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Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce

the possibility of further damage

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly

relying on the system may result

in death or serious injury.

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When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be
minimized, improving the fuel
economy. (



P.316)

Eco-friendly driving is possible
by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within the Eco area.
(



P.90)

Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic, etc. Shift the
shift lever to P when parking.
When using N, there is no posi-
tive effect on fuel consumption.
In N, the gasoline engine oper-
ates but electricity cannot be
generated. Also, when using the
air conditioning system, etc., the

hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will
make more effective use of
the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by
driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and
deceleration, as well as long
waits at traffic lights, will lead to
bad fuel economy. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam,

Hybrid vehicle driving

tips

For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to
the following points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System
Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation

When braking

Delays

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gently release the brake pedal
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.

Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.

Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by
avoiding overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation
pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driv-
ing

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

Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

Perform the following according
to the driving conditions:

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a

loss of vehicle control and cause

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75

mph (120 km/h), regardless of

the type of snow tires being

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just

some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the

vehicle being unable to be driven

safely, and may cause death or

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the

speed limit specified for the tire

chains being used, or 30 mph

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before

entering a curve to ensure that

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use the LTA (Lane Trac-

ing Assist) system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow

tires

Request repairs or replacement of

snow tires from Toyota dealers or

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and

attachment of snow tires affects

the operation of the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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

Do not try to forcibly open a
window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt
the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that
has accumulated on the air
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.



Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
chassis, around the tires or on
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud
from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly,
keep a safe distance between
you and the vehicle ahead, and
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and move
the shift lever to P without set-
ting the parking brake. The
parking brake may freeze up,
preventing it from being
released. If the vehicle is

parked without setting the
parking brake, make sure to
block the wheels. Failure to
do so may be dangerous
because it may cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly,
possibly leading to an acci-
dent.

When the parking brake is in auto-
matic mode, release the parking
brake after shifting the shift lever to
P. (



P.224)



If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake,
confirm that the shift lever
cannot be moved out of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is

attempted to be shifted from P to
any other position without
depressing the brake pedal. If the
shift lever can be shifted from P,
there may be a problem with the
shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

Use the correct tire chain size
when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each
tire size.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in
diameter)
Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm]
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm]
in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm]
in diameter)
Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm]
in width)
Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm]
in length)

Regulations regarding the use
of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road.
Always check local regulations
before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions

when installing and removing

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires

only. Do not install tire chains on

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as

tightly as possible. Retighten

chains after driving 1/4



1/2 mile

(0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the

instructions provided with the tire

chains.

Regulations on the use of
tire chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves

and transmitters may not function

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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

Specific design characteris-
tics give it a higher center of
gravity than ordinary passen-
ger cars. This vehicle design
feature causes this type of
vehicle to be more likely to
rollover. And, utility vehicles
have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.



An advantage of the higher
ground clearance is a better
view of the road allowing you
to anticipate problems.



It is not designed for corner-
ing at the same speeds as
ordinary passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports
cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Therefore, sharp
turns at excessive speeds
may cause the vehicle to roll-
over.

Utility vehicle precau-

tions

This vehicle belongs to the
utility vehicle class, which
has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in
relation to the height of its
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

■

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of

death, serious injury or damage to

your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more

likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Therefore, the

driver and all passengers

should always fasten their seat

belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle

correctly may result in loss of

control or vehicle rollover caus-

ing death or serious injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier (if equipped) will

make the center of the vehicle

gravity higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp

turns, sudden braking or abrupt

maneuvers, otherwise it may

result in loss of control or vehi-

cle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly.

●

Always slow down in gusty

crosswinds. Because of its pro-

file and higher center of gravity,

your vehicle is more sensitive to

side winds than an ordinary

passenger car. Slowing down

will allow you to have better

control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across

steep slopes. Driving straight up

or straight down is preferred.

Your vehicle (or any similar

off-road vehicle) can tip over

sideways much more easily

than forward or backward.

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When driving your vehicle
off-road, please observe the fol-
lowing precautions to ensure
your driving enjoyment and to
help prevent the closure of
areas to off-road vehicles:



Drive your vehicle only in
areas where off-road vehicles
are permitted to travel.



Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before
entering private property.



Do not enter areas that are
closed. Honor gates, barriers
and signs that restrict travel.



Stay on established roads.
When conditions are wet,
driving techniques should be
changed or travel delayed to
prevent damage to roads.

■

Additional information for

off-road driving



For owners in U.S. mainland,

Hawaii and Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information per-

taining to driving your vehicle

off-road, consult the following orga-

nizations.

●

State and Local Parks and Recre-

ation Departments

●

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

●

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

●

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of

Land Management

Off-road driving

WARNING

■

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of

death, serious injury or damage to

your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the

road. Do not take unnecessary

risks by driving in dangerous

places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel

spokes when driving off-road. A

bad bump could jerk the wheel

and injure your hands. Keep

both hands and especially your

thumbs on the outside of the

rim.

●

Always check your brakes for

effectiveness immediately after

driving in sand, mud, water or

snow.

●

After driving through tall grass,

mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc.,

check that there is no grass,

bush, paper, rags, stone, sand,

etc. adhering or trapped on the

underbody. Clear off any such

matter from the underbody. If

the vehicle is used with these

materials trapped or adhering to

the underbody, a breakdown or

fire could occur.

●

When driving off-road or in rug-

ged terrain, do not drive at

excessive speeds, jump, make

sharp turns, strike objects, etc.

This may cause loss of control

or vehicle rollover causing

death or serious injury. You are

also risking expensive damage

to your vehicle’s suspension

and chassis.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety mea-

sures to ensure that water dam-

age to the hybrid battery (traction

battery), hybrid system or other

components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine com-

partment may cause severe

damage to the hybrid system.

Water entering the interior may

cause the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) stowed under the

rear seats to short circuit.

●

Water entering the hybrid trans-

mission will cause deterioration

in transmission quality. The mal-

function indicator may come on,

and the vehicle may not be driv-

able.

●

Water can wash the grease

from wheel bearings, causing

rusting and premature failure,

and may also enter the hybrid

transmission case, reducing the

gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

■

When you drive through

water

If driving through water, such as

when crossing shallow streams,

first check the depth of the water

and the bottom of the riverbed for

firmness. Drive slowly and avoid

deep water.

■

Inspection after off-road driv-

ing

●

Sand and mud that has accu-

mulated in brake drums and

around brake discs may affect

braking efficiency and may

damage brake system compo-

nents.

●

Always perform a maintenance

inspection after each day of

off-road driving that has taken

you through rough terrain, sand,

mud, or water. For scheduled

maintenance information, refer

to the “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement”.

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Toyota multi-operation touch

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Rear automatic air condi-

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Heated steering wheel/seat

heaters/seat ventilators

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List of storage features

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Luggage compartment fea-

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Garage door opener.

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: Vehicle with the 12.3-inch display

The following functions can be
displayed and operated on the
toyota multi-operation touch.

Operate a switch to change the dis-
played function screen.
The displayed function can also be
changed by performing an up or
down flick operation on the Toyota
multi-operation touch.

Select to display the air con-
ditioning control screen.
(



P.343, 350)

Select to display the seat
control screen. (



P.353,

355)
Select to display the audio
control screen.

*

Select to display the energy
monitor/fuel consumption
screen. (



P.117)

2WD models: Select to dis-
play the setting screen.
(



P.335)

AWD models: Select to dis-
play the vehicle information
screen. (



P.97)

*

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Moving screens on the Toy-
ota multi-operation touch

Selecting

or

to change

its displayed position on the Toy-
ota multi-operation touch.

The screen position can also be
changed by perform a left or right
flick operation on a screen.

■

Displaying a screen in full
screen

Selecting

or

on the

energy monitor/consumption
screen or vehicle information
screen will display that screen in
full screen.

Toyota multi-opera-

tion touch

*

The Toyota multi-operation
touch allows a screen, such
as the air conditioning con-
trol screen, and the naviga-
tion screen to be displayed
and operated simultane-
ously.

Toyota multi-operation
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Toyota multi-operation
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Select

or

to return to the

split-screen display.

AWD models: Select “Setting”
on the vehicle information
screen to display the setting
screen.

Select slide operation on/off
Display the software informa-
tion

Toyota multi-operation
touch settings

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Automatic mode switch (



P.345)

Left-hand side temperature control switch
“OFF” switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear air conditioning system on/off switch (



P.349)

S-FLOW mode switch (



P.345)

Right-hand side temperature control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
“REAR CLIMATE” switch (



P.349)

Rear seat temperature contorl knob (



P.349)

Airflow mode control knob
Fan speed control knob
“SYNC” control knob
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch

Front automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: The air conditioning system
can be displayed and operated on the toyota multi-operation
touch.

Air conditioning controls (vehicle with a 8-inch display)

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Windshield wiper de-icer switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

Turn driver’s side temperature
control switch clockwise to
increases the temperature and
turn the switch counterclockwise
to decreases the temperature.

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

The temperature for the driver,
front passenger and rear seats
can be adjusted separately
when:



“SYNC” control knob is
moved upward or downward.
(The “PASS” and “REAR” dis-
plays disappear)



The passenger’s side tem-
perature control switch is
turned. (The “PASS” display
disappears)



The rear seat temperature
contorl knob is moved upward
or downward. (The “REAR”
display disappears)

To the air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous modes move “SYNC”
control knob upward or downward.

■

Setting the fan speed

To set the fan speed, move the
fan speed control knob upward
or downward.

Upward: Increases the fan speed
Downward: Decreases the fan

speed
Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns
off the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,
move the airflow mode control
knob upward or downward.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside
air and recirculated air
modes

Press the outside/recirculated
air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is
selected, the indicator illuminates
on the outside/recirculated air

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mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.
When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch.

When the rear window defogger

and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer

This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.

When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.

■

When the outside temperature

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air

conditioning system may switch to

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected

as a default mode when the power

switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside

air mode at any time by pressing

the outside air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning “A/C” on will dehu-

midify the air from the outlets and

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows

may fog up more easily.

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The windows may fog up if the

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up

by the vehicle is still drawn into the

vehicle after closing the windows, it

is recommended that the air intake

mode be set to outside air mode and

the fan speed to any setting except

off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air

from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle

when the outside air temperature

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may

automatically switch depending on

the temperature setting or the

inside temperature.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor

operation controlled to restrict

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following

operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.316)

■

When the outside temperature

is low

The dehumidification function may

not operate even when the “A/C”

switch is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air

mode.

●

During use, various odors from

inside and outside the vehicle may

enter into and accumulate in the

air conditioning system. This may

then cause odor to be emitted

from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from

occurring:

• It is recommended that the air

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the

vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may

be delayed for a short period of

time immediately after the air con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle,

helping to reduce odors that occur

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.433

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.526)

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and

that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces when the outside rear

view mirror defoggers are on.

■

When the windshield wiper

de-icer is operating

Do not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the

side of the front pillars when the

windshield wiper de-icer is on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing

parts of the air conditioning

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning

system, such as the evaporator, is

to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

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Left-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch (



P.345)

Fan speed increase switch
Windshield defogger switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
Fan speed decrease switch
“OFF” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

Press

to increase the

temperature and

to

decrease the temperature.

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the

switch to

increase the fan speed and the

switch to decrease the

fan speed.

Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns
off the fan.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.

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When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch.

When the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.433

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.526)

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and

that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces when the outside rear

view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the hybrid system is off.

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Interior

featur

es

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Main control screen

Adjust the left side seat tem-
perature setting
Select the air flow mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and

feet

: Air flows to the feet

: Air flows to the feet and the

windshield defogger operates

Display the option control
screen.
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right side seat
temperature setting

“SYNC” switch

If the indicator on the “SYNC”
switch is off, the temperature for the
driver, passenger and rear seats
can be adjusted separately.

Display the rear air condition-
ing control screen (



P.350)

Select the outside air and
recirculated air modes
Set eco air conditioning
mode

The air conditioning is controlled
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan speed,
etc.

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

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Option control screen

Select “Option” to display the
option control screen.

The functions can be switched on
and off.
When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the screen.

Select to display the previous
screen.

NOTICE

■

When repairing/replacing

parts of the air conditioning

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning

system, such as the evaporator, is

to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

Front air conditioning
control screen (vehicle
with a 12.3-inch display)