Toyota Avalon (2020 year). Manual in english — part 5

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WARNING

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Handling the radar sensor

One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer

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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 sensor is scratched or dented, or part of

them has become disconnected.

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Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.

●

Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.

●

Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times. If
a sensor or its surrounding area on the
rear bumper is dirty or covered with
snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not
operate and a warning message will be
displayed. (



P. 262)

In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the
operation conditions of the BSM func-
tion satisfied for approximately 60 min-
utes.

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are trav-
eling in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually not reflected in the
outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the
vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:

Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)
from the side of the vehicle

The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the
side of the vehicle is not in the
detection area

Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from
the rear bumper
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for-
ward of the rear bumper

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The BSM function is operational when

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The BSM function is turned on

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Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

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The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

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A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

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You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.

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Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

BSM function

BSM function detection areas

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WARNING

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Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function.
The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reli-
ance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

*

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Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects

*

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Following vehicles that are in the same lane

*

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Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle

*

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Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

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Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly

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The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water,

snow, etc.

• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the

detection area as your vehicle accelerates

• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip

in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each

vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far

away from your vehicle

• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the

same speed as your vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Immediately after the BSM function is turned on

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Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase under the following conditions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,

wall, etc.

• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following

vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from

your vehicle enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-

cle

The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect
other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence
through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding
a buzzer.

RCTA function

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

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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 sys-
tem screen.

: The RCTA function is malfunctioning (



P. 262)

Toyota parking

assist monitor

Panoramic view

monitor

Content

A vehicle is approaching from the
left or right at the rear of the vehicle

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only an assist and is not a replacement for careful
driving. Driver must be careful when backing up, even when using RCTA
function. The driver’s own visual confirmation of behind you and your vehi-
cle is necessary and be sure there are no pedestrians, other vehicles, etc.,
before backing up. Failure to do so could cause death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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

To give the driver a more consistent time to react, the buzzer can alert
for faster vehicles from farther away.
Example:

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The RCTA function is operational when

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The RCTA function is turned on.

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The shift lever is in R.

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Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

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Approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) and
18 mph (28 km/h).

RCTA function detection areas

Approaching vehicle

Speed

Approximate
alert distance

Fast

18 mph (28 km/h)

65 ft. (20 m)

Slow

5 mph (8 km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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Conditions under which the RCTA function will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:

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Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

*

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Vehicles approaching from directly behind

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Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects

*

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Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle

*

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Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

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Conditions under which the RCTA function may not function correctly

●

The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach continuously
• Shallow angle parking
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
• When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.
• Immediately after the RCTA function is turned on
• Immediately after the engine is started with the RCTA function on.

• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-

cle

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Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions

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Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions

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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 distance between your vehicle and metal objects, such as a

guardrail, wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may reflect electrical 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

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 100, 498)

• When the parking space faces a

street and vehicles are being driven
on the street

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Pedestrian detection icon

Displayed automatically when a
pedestrian is detected.

Mute switch

Select to mute the buzzer. The
buzzer will be re-enabled when the
shift lever is shifted to a position
other than R.

Rear Camera Detection function (vehicles

with panoramic view monitor)





: If equipped

When the vehicle is backing up, the rear camera detection func-
tion can detect pedestrians in the detection area behind the
vehicle. If a pedestrian is detected, a buzzer will sound and an
icon on the audio system screen will be displayed to inform the
driver of the pedestrian.

Display

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If the rear camera detection func-
tion detects a pedestrian in the
detection area, the buzzer and
icon will operate as shown in the
following table:

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The rear camera detection function is operational when

The rear camera detection function is operational when the following condi-
tions are met:

●

The engine switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.

●

The shift lever is in R.

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Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume of this function changes with the RCTA buzzer volume.
(



P. 100, 498)

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If the rear camera detection function is malfunctioning

If a malfunction of the rear camera detection function is detected, one of the
following messages will be displayed on the audio system screen. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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“RCD malfunction.”

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“Visit your dealer.”

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“RCD unavailable.”

When a pedestrian is detected

Area

Buzzer

Icon

Sounds repeatedly

Blinks 3 times and then stays on

When the vehicle is stationary:
Sounds 3 times
When the vehicle is backing up:
Sounds repeatedly

When it is determined that a
pedestrian will enter area
within a few seconds: Sounds
repeatedly

When it is determined that a
pedestrian will enter area
within a few seconds: Blinks 3
times and then stays on

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If “Clean dirt from lens” is displayed on the audio system screen

A rear camera lens may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if
it is removed from the rear camera lens, the system should return to normal.
(It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for some time before the system
returns to normal.)

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If “RCD unavailable” is displayed on the audio system screen

●

If this message is displayed after the battery has been disconnected and
reconnected, fully turn the steering wheel to the left and then the right on
level ground.

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If this message is displayed only when the R shift position is selected, the
rear camera lens may be dirty. Clean the rear camera lens.

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

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Some pedestrians, such as the following, may not be detected by the rear
camera detection function, preventing the function from operating properly:
• Pedestrians who are squatting
• Pedestrians who are lying down
• Pedestrians who are running
• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the detection area
• Pedestrians riding a bicycle, skateboard, or other light vehicle
• Pedestrians wearing unusual clothing, such as a costume
• Pedestrians whose body is partially hidden by a cart or other object
• Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night

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In some situations, such as the following, pedestrians may not be detected
by the rear camera detection function, preventing the function from operat-
ing properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or

scratched

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

vehicle, shines directly into the rear camera

• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness changes

suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a garage or underground
parking lot

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In some situations, such as the following, the rear camera detection function
may operate even though there are no pedestrians in the detection area.
• When a three dimensional object, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or

parked vehicle, is detected

• When a moving object, such as a car or motorcycle is detected
• When backing up toward moving objects such as flags or puddles, or air-

borne matter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or snow

• When there is a pattern on the road, due to the road being made of cob-

blestone or gravel or having tram rails, traces of repair, white lines,
pedestrian crossings or fallen leaves on the surface

• When backing up on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for

drainage ditches

• When backing up toward the roadside or a bump in the road
• When an object is reflected in a puddle or on a wet road surface
• When there are shadows on the road
• When backing up over a bump in the road
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted, such as when carrying a heavy load
• When backing up toward an incline/decline
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified

are installed

• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate or rear fog

light, is installed near the rear camera

• If a bumper protector, such as an additional trim strip, is installed to the

rear bumper

• If the orientation of the rear camera has been changed due to a collision

or other impact, or removal and installation

• If a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or

scratched

• When water is flowing over the rear camera lens
• If there is a flashing light in the detection area, such as the emergency

flashers of another vehicle

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Situations in which the rear camera detection function may be difficult to
notice

●

If buzzer may be difficult to hear if the surrounding area is noisy, the volume
of the audio system volume is high, the air conditioning system is being
used, etc.

●

If the temperature in the cabin is extremely high or low, the audio system
screen may not operate correctly.

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

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the sys-
tem is operational.

Intuitive parking assist





: If equipped

The distance from your vehicle to nearby objects when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-
sors and communicated via the displays and a buzzer. Always
check the surrounding area when using this system.

Types of sensors

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4

Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off

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2

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When the sensors detect an object, the following displays inform the
driver of the position and distance to the object.

■

Multi-information display

Front corner sensor opera-
tion
Front center sensor opera-
tion
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.

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Audio system screen

Intuitive parking assist
When the vehicle is moving
backward.

A simplified image is displayed
on the upper part of the screen
when an object is detected.

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Muting the buzzer sound

●

To mute the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display.

●

To cancel the mute
Mute will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.
• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed has reached or exceeded approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h) with the shift lever in D

• When the intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again

• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to IGNITION ON

mode again

• When a sensor is malfunctioning

Display

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5

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Distance display

Sensors that detect an object will illuminate continuously or blink.

*

: The images may differ from those shown in the illustrations. (

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P. 277)

Sensor detection display, object distance

Multi-

information

display

*

Insert

display

Approximate distance to object

Front and rear

center sensor

Front and rear

corner sensor

(continuous)

(blinking

slowly)

Far

Near

Front center
sensor:
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to
2.4 ft. (73 cm)
Rear center
sensor:
4.9 ft. (150 cm) to
2.5 ft. (75 cm)



(continuous)

(blinking)

Front center
sensor:
2.4 ft. (73 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
Rear center
sensor:
2.5 ft. (75 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)

2.6 ft. (80 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)

(continuous)

(blinking

rapidly)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.1 ft. (35 cm)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.1 ft. (35 cm)

(blinking)

(continuous)

Less than
1.1 ft. (35 cm)

Less than
1.1 ft. (35 cm)

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Buzzer operation and distance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sensors are operating.

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The buzzer sounds faster as the vehicle approaches an object.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the
object, the buzzer sounds continuously: Approximately 1.2 ft. (35
cm).

●

When 2 or more objects are detected simultaneously, the buzzer
system responds to the nearest object. If one or both come within
the above distances, the beep will repeat a long tone, followed by
fast beeps.

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 2.6 ft. (80 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.

Detection range of the sensors

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The intuitive parking assist can be operated when

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Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

Front center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

■

Intuitive parking assist display

When an object is detected while the Toyota parking assist monitor or pan-
oramic view monitor is in use, the warning indicator will appear in the upper
part of the screen even if the display setting has been set to off.

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Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s
bumper.

●

Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

●

Objects may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.

●

There will be a short delay between object detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within the sen-
sor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the buzzer sounds.

●

Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when
approached, even if they have been detected once.

●

It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air
flow noise of the air conditioning system.

■

If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected

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.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed
on the multi-information display

A sensor may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if it is
removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal.
Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction dis-
play may appear or an object may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out,
the system should return to normal.

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play

●

Water may be continuously flowing over the sensor surface, such as in a
heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will
return to normal.

●

Initialization may not have been performed after a battery terminal was dis-
connected and reconnected. Initialize the system. If this message continues
to be displayed even after initialization, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

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Certification



For vehicles sold in Canada

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 100, 498)

WARNING

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When using the intuitive parking assist

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.

●

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 reversing, check the areas surrounding 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.

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WARNING

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Sensors

Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect an object. Particular instances where
this may occur are listed below.

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve
this problem.)

●

The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an
abnormal display, or objects may not be detected.

●

The sensor is covered in any way.

●

The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.

●

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 vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultra-
sonic waves.

●

There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicin-
ity.

●

The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.

●

The sensor is drenched with water on a flooded road.

●

The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.

●

Towing eyelets are installed.

●

The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.

●

The detection range is reduced due to an object such as a sign.

●

In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.

●

The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.

●

If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

●

A backlit license plate is installed.

In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.

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WARNING

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Objects which may not be properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay partic-
ular attention to the following objects:

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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 direction of your
vehicle

●

People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.

●

Moving objects such as people or animals

NOTICE

■

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, and a buzzer sounds
when no objects are detected.

●

If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.

●

If the bumper collides with something.

●

If the display shows continuously without beeping, except when the buzzer
volume is muted.

●

If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.

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Notes when washing the vehicle

Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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The system 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

Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)





: If equipped

If a collision with an object may occur due to the vehicle sud-
denly moving forward due to an accidental accelerator pedal
operation, the vehicle moving the unintended direction due to
the wrong shift position being selected, or while parking or trav-
eling at low speeds, the sensors detect objects, such as a wall,
in the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the system operates
to lessen an impact with an object and reduce the resulting dam-
age.

Examples of system 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 position being selected

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If a radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the right or left at
the rear of the vehicle and a collision may occur, this function will per-
form brake control to reduce the likelihood of an impact with the
approaching vehicle.

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Examples of system operation

The system will operate in situations such as the following if an
object 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

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

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

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

/

of the meter con-

trol switches, select

.

Press

of the meter con-

trol switch.
Select the “Yes” and push

.

When the Intelligent Clearance Sonar is disabled, the ICS OFF indicator
illuminates.
To re-enable the system when it was disabled, select

on the multi-infor-

mation display, select

and then “On”. If disabled using this method, the

system will not be re-enabled by turning the engine switch off and then to
IGNITION ON mode.

Types of sensors

1

2

3

4

Turning the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system on/off

1

2

3

4

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If the engine output restriction control or brake control operates, a
buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display to alert the driver.

Depending on the situation, engine output restriction control will operate to
either limit acceleration or restrict output as much as possible.

Displays and buzzers for engine output restriction control and
brake control

Control

Situation

Multi-information

display

ICS OFF

Indicator

Buzzer

Engine output
restriction con-
trol is operating
(acceleration
restriction)

Acceleration
greater than a
certain amount is
not possible.

“Object Detected
Acceleration
Reduced”

Not illu-
minated



Engine output
restriction con-
trol is operating
(output restricted
as much as pos-
sible)

Stronger-than-
normal brake
operation is nec-
essary.

“Brake!”

Short
beep

Brake control is
operating

Emergency brak-
ing is necessary.

Vehicle stopped
by system opera-
tion

The vehicle has
been stopped by
brake control
operation.

If the accelera-
tor pedal is
depressed:
“Switch to
Brake”
If the accelera-
tor pedal is not
depressed:
“Brake”

Illumi-
nated

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If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function detects that a collision with
an object is possible, the engine output will be restricted to restrain
any increase in the vehicle speed. (Engine output restriction control:
See A below.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal continues to be depressed, the
brakes will be applied automatically to reduce the vehicle speed.
(Brake control: See B below.)

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On

Off

Time

Down

On

Off

Time

On

Off

Time

Down

Up

Accelerator pedal
Brake pedal
Engine output
Braking force

Start of control
High possibility of a collision
Extremely high possibility of a
collision

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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The Intelligent Clearance Sonar function will operate when

The function will operate when the ICS OFF indicator is not illuminated or
flashing (



P. 287, 295) and all of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• There is an object in the traveling direction of the vehicle and 6 to 13 ft. (2

to 4 m) away.

• The system determines that a stronger-than-normal brake operation is

necessary to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control
• Engine output restriction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision.

■

The Intelligent Clearance Sonar function will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• The object is no longer 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

●

Brake control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is disabled.
• Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the vehicle is stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• The object is no longer 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

■

Detection range of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function

The detection range of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function differs from
the detection range of the intuitive parking assist. (



P. 279)

Therefore, even if the intuitive parking assist detects an object and provides a
warning, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may not start operating.

■

If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
function, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system will be disabled and the ICS
OFF indicator will illuminate.

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Re-enabling the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system

To re-enable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system when it is disabled due
to operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function, either enable the sys-
tem again (



P. 287), or turn the engine switch off and then back to IGNITION

ON mode.
Additionally, if the object becomes no longer in the traveling direction of the
vehicle or if the traveling direction of the vehicle changes (such as changing
from moving forward to backing up, or from backing up to moving forward),
the system will be re-enabled automatically.

■

Objects that the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may not detect

The sensors may not be able to detect certain objects, such as the following.

●

Cotton cloth, snow, and other materials that are poor reflectors of ultrasonic
waves.
(People may also not be detected depending on the type of clothing they are
wearing.)

●

Objects which are not perpendicular to the ground, are not perpendicular 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

■

Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar may not operate
properly

When the shift lever is in N

■

Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive parking assist system is enabled or not
(



P. 276), if the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is enabled (



P. 287),

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 approxi-
mate distance to the object.

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Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may operate
even if there is no possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the following, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
function may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier

(such as those used at railroad 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

●

Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a sensor

• When driving on a narrow road

• When driving on a gravel road or in

an area with tall grass

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●

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 the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function operates unnecessarily such
as at a railroad crossing

Even in the event that the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function operates
unnecessarily, such as at a railroad crossing, brake control will be canceled
after approximately 2 seconds, allowing you to proceed forward and leave the
area, Brake control can also be canceled by depressing the brake pedal.
Depressing the accelerator pedal again will allow you to proceed forward and
leave the area.

■

Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar Brake function may
not operate properly

In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-
erly.

●

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

●

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.

• When a sensor or the area around a

sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

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●

Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a 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 battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected

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.

■

If “ICS Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display and
the ICS OFF indicator is flashing

Initialization may not have been performed after a battery terminal was dis-
connected and reconnected. Initialize the system. (



P. 295)

If this message continues to be displayed even after initialization, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

If “ICS Unavailable” and “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking
Assist Sensor” are displayed on the multi-information display and the
ICS OFF indicator is flashing

●

A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. In this case, 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 sensor, or shown when
the sensor was not dirty to begin with, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.

●

A sensor may be frozen. Once the ice melts, the system will return to nor-
mal.

●

Water may be continuously flowing over the sensor surface, such as in a
heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will
return to normal.

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WARNING

■

Limitations of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system

Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.

●

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive carefully, tak-
ing care to observe your surroundings. The Intelligent Clearance Sonar
system is designed to provide support to lessen the severity of collisions.
However, it may not operate in some situations.

●

The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system 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 immediately as brake control will be
canceled after approximately 2 seconds.

■

To ensure the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system can operate properly

Observe the following precautions regarding the sensors (



P. 287). Failure

to do so may cause a sensor to not operate properly, and may cause an
accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●

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.

Observe the following precautions regarding the radar sensors (



P. 264).

Failure to do so may cause a radar sensor to not operate properly, and may
cause an accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a radar sensor with a part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

●

Do not damage the radar sensors, and always keep the radar sensors and
their surrounding area on the bumper clean.

■

Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or inclination of the
vehicle may prevent the sensors from detecting objects correctly or cause
the system to not operate or operate unnecessarily.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent the system from malfunctioning

●

If the area around a sensor is subjected to an impact, the system may not
operate properly due to the sensor being misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

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 malfunction.

■

To prevent a radar sensor from malfunctioning

●

If the area around a radar sensor is subjected to an impact, the system
may not operate properly due to a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

Observe the radar sensor handling precautions. (



P. 264)

■

To prevent unnecessary operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
system

In the following situations, disable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system
as the system may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●

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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If the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function detects that a collision
with an approaching vehicle is possible, the engine output will be
restricted to restrain any increase in vehicle speed. (Engine output
restriction control: See A below.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal continues to be depressed, the
brakes will be applied automatically to reduce the vehicle speed.
(Brake control: See B below.)

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On

Off

Time

Down

On

Off

Time

On

Off

Time

Down

Up

Accelerator pedal
Brake pedal
Engine output
Braking force

Start of control
High possibility of a collision
Extremely high possibility of a
collision

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will operate when

The function will operate when the ICS OFF indicator is not illuminated or
flashing (



P. 287, 295) and all of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 10 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 system determines that a stronger than normal brake operation is

necessary to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

●

Brake control
• Engine output restriction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

■

The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is

disabled.

• 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 Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake is

disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the vehicle is stopped by brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle.

■

Detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

The detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function differs from
the detection area of the RCTA function (



P. 269).

Therefore, even if the RCTA function detects a vehicle and provides an alert,
the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not start operating.

■

If the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake
function, the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will be disabled and the
ICS OFF indicator will illuminate.

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Re-enabling the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

To re-enable the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function when it is disabled
while it is operating, either enable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system
again (



P. 287), or turn the engine switch off and then back to IGNITION ON

mode. When the function is disabled, the ICS OFF indicator will illuminate.
(



P. 87)

If there is no longer a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of
the vehicle when backing up, or if the traveling direction of the vehicle
changes (such as changing from backing up to moving forward), the system
will be re-enabled automatically. When the function is re-enabled, the ICS
OFF indicator will turn off.

■

Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will
not detect a vehicle

The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function is not designed to detect the fol-
lowing types of vehicles and/or objects.

●

Vehicles approaching from directly behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

●

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 vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

■

RCTA function buzzer

Regardless of whether the RCTA function is enabled or not (



P. 262), if the

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function is enabled and brake control is per-
formed, a buzzer will sound to notify the driver.

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions

●

Vehicles which suddenly accelerate or
decelerate near your vehicle

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Situations in which the system may operate even though there is no
possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the following, the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake
function may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●

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

●

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

●

When the distance between your vehicle
and metal objects, such as a guardrail,
wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may
reflect electrical waves toward the rear
of the vehicle, is short

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Situations in which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not
operate properly

In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-
erly.

●

Objects and vehicles which the radar sensors are not designed to detect
• Stationary objects
• Vehicles which are moving away from your vehicle
• Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.

*

• 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 conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

●

Situations in which the radar sensors may not be able to detect an object
• 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 heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle
• When the detection area of a radar sensor is obstructed by an adjacent

vehicle

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• 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

• 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
• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a radar sensor

• If the orientation of a radar sensor has been changed due to a collision or

other impact or removal and installation

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

●

Situations in which the radar sensor 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

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Handling the radar sensors



P. 264

• When backing out of a shallow angle

parking spot

• Vehicles that the sensors cannot

detect due to obstructions

• When backing up on a slope with a

sharp change in grade

• When a vehicle turns into the detec-

tion area

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

Vehicles without AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)

Normal mode
Use for normal driving.

While in Eco drive mode or Sport mode, press the “NORMAL” switch to
change the driving mode to normal mode.

Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.

When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the multi-information display.

Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.

When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the multi-information display.

Driving mode select switches

The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

1

2

3

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Vehicles with AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)

Normal mode/Custom mode

• Normal mode

Use for normal driving.

While in Eco drive mode, Sport mode or Custom mode press the “NOR-
MAL/CUSTOM” switch to change the driving mode to normal mode.

• Custom mode

Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your pre-
ferred settings.
Custom mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode
customization display of the audio system screen.
(Displaying the drive mode customization display:



P. 498)

When the “NORMAL/CUSTOM” switch is pressed, the “CUSTOM” indi-
cator comes on in the multi-information display.

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Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.

When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the multi-information display.

Sport mode

• SPORT S mode

Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode is suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driving on roads with many
curves.

When not in SPORT S mode, if the “SPORT S/S+” switch is pressed,
the “SPORT S” indicator will come on in the multi-information display.

• SPORT S+ mode

Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by
simultaneously controlling the steering and suspension in addi-
tion to the transmission and engine. Suitable for sportier driving.

When in SPORT S mode, if the “SPORT S/S+” switch is pressed, the
“SPORT S+” indicator will come on in the multi-information display.

Function

Setting

Powertrain

Normal

Power

Eco

Chassis

Normal

Sport

Air conditioning system

Normal

Eco

2

3

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (



P. 322). To improve air

conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.

■

Automatic deactivation of sport mode and custom mode

If the engine switch is turned off after driving in sport mode or custom mode,
the drive mode will be changed to normal mode.

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◆

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

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

◆

Brake assist

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

◆

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces.

◆

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.

◆

TRAC

(Traction Control)

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

◆

Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (TRD package)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from sliding to the outer side by per-
forming inner wheel brake control when attempting to accelerate
while turning

◆

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-
ing on an uphill

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-
cle.

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◆

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

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

◆

Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)

By independently controlling the damping force of the shock
absorbers for each of the 4 wheels according to the road and driv-
ing conditions, this system helps riding comfort with superior vehi-
cle stability, and helps good vehicle posture (



P. 305)

◆

The Secondary Collision Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision and the system
operates, the brakes and stop lights are automatically controlled to
reduce the vehicle speed and help reduce the possibility of further
damage due to a secondary collision.

The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems are
operating.

When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating

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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing

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

.

“Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information
display.

Press

again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

Disabling the TRAC system

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Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold

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

again to turn the system back on.

*

: Pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision braking will also be disabled.

The PCS warning light will come on and the message will be shown on the
multi-information display. (



P. 237)

■

When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-

ing that TRAC has been disabled even if

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

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Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine 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 systems 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.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Active Cornering Assist operation sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is operated, operation sounds and vibra-
tions may be generated from the brake system, but this is not a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:

●

When the engine 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 systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist

The system operates when the following occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehicle is sliding 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 operate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

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Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation

The system is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.

●

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

■

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle
and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10
minutes.

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance 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 nor-
mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:

●

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 slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active Cornering Assist. Active Cornering Assist may
not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slip-
pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist frequently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operating to:
• Ensure proper operation of the brakes, TRAC and VSC.
• Prevent the brakes from overheating.

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WARNING

■

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 effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary 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 accident.

■

When the TRAC/VSC 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 systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system is
designed to help reduce the possibility of further damage due to a second-
ary collision, however, that effect changes according to various conditions.
Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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●

Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid

●

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 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.

*

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires.

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

●

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 windshield.

●

Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated 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.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.

●

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting 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 vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

●

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
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.



Vehicles with 17-inch tires

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

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length



Vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion 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. 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

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 size specified.

●

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 (vehicles with 17-inch tires)

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 braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

●

Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.

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NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.

■

Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 17-inch tires)

The tire pressure warning valve and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Interior features

5-1. Using the

air conditioning
system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system. . . . . . . . 322

Heated steering wheel/

seat heaters/
seat ventilators. . . . 329

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list . . . . 332

• Interior light . . . . ... 333
• Personal lights . . . .. 333
• Ambient lights . . . ... 334

5-3. Using the storage

features

List of storage features . . 335

• Glove box. . . . . .. 336
• Console box. . . . .. 336
• Bottle holders. . . . 337
• Cup holders . . . . .. 338
• Auxiliary boxes. . . .. 339
• Open tray . . . . . .. 340

Trunk features . . . . ... 341

5-4. Other interior features

Other interior features . ... 342

• Sun visors . . . . . . 342
• Vanity mirrors. . . . 342
• Power outlet. . . . .. 343
• USB charging ports. ... 344
• Wireless charger. . ... 346
• Armrest . . . . . . . 355
• Assist grips . . . . ... 355
• Coat hooks. . . . . 356

Garage door opener. . .. 357

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, press “

” on

(driver’s

side) to increase the temperature and press “

” on

(driver’s side) to decrease the temperature.

If

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

heated air.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-

nized modes each time

is pressed.

Synchronized mode (indicator on):

The driver’s side

can be used to adjust the temperature for the

driver’s and front passenger’s side. To enter individual mode, operate

the front passenger’s side

.

Individual mode (indicator off):
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, press

to increase the fan speed

and

to decrease the fan speed.

Press

to turn the fan off.

■

Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,

press

.

The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.

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 oper-
ates.

Press

.

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press

.

■

Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.

1

2

3

4

Using automatic mode

1

2

3

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time

is pressed.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Press

.

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press

again when the windshield

is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

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

Press

.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change

according

to

the

selected airflow mode.

■

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Air outlets



Front



Rear

1

2

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■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after

is pressed.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

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 vehi-
cle 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 recommended in prevent-
ing 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.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

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■

Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

●

In the Eco drive mode, “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen
and the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel effi-
ciency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning 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 outside 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 conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

■

Air conditioning filter



P. 412

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 503)