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2021 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Using the driving support systems



Using the driving support systems

Driving assist system

    PCS (Pre-Collision System)
    LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

P.323

    AHB (Automatic High Beam)

P.298

    RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)

P.333

    Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range

P.336

Sensors

Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and wind- shield, detect information neces- sary to operate the drive assist systems.

Radar sensor Front camera

    To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor

Observe the following precau- tions.

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

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

If the front of the radar sensor or the front or back of the radar sen- sor cover is dirty or covered with water droplets, snow, etc., clean it.

Clean the radar sensor and radar sensor cover with a soft cloth to avoid damaging them.

    Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers) or other items to the radar sensor, radar sensor cover or surrounding area.
    Do not subject the radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been sub- jected to a strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

    Certification

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Hawaii

For vehicles sold in Canada

    If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system.

    In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear and the system will become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

Situation

Actions

When the area around a sensor is covered with dirt, moisture (fogged up, covered with condensation, ice, etc.), or other foreign matter

To clean the part of the windshield in front of the front camera, use the windshield wipers or the windshield defogger of the air conditioning sys- tem (P.398).

Situation

Actions

When the temperature around the front camera is outside of the opera- tional range, such as when the vehi- cle is in the sun or in an extremely cold environment

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

If a sunshade was used when the vehicle was parked, depending on its type, the sunlight reflected from the surface of the sunshade may cause the temperature of the front camera to become excessively high.

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

The area in front of the front camera is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a sticker is attached to the part of the windshield in front of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to clear the obstruction.

    In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera- tional.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

    When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera- tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold environment
    When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining into the front camera

System functions

    Pre-collision warning

The system can detect the fol- lowing:

    Vehicles
    Bicyclists
    Pedestrians
    Pre-collision brake assist

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

    Pre-collision braking

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

Changing settings of the pre-collision system

    Enabling/disabling the pre- collision system

enabled/disabled on the screen (P.177) of the multi- information display.

The system is automatically enabled each time the power switch is turned to ON.

    Changing the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing

can be changed on the screen (P.177) of the multi- information display.

The warning timing setting is retained when the power switch is turned to OFF. However, if the pre- collision system is disabled and re- enabled, the operation timing will return to the default setting (mid- dle).

    Middle

This is the default setting.

    Late

    Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos- sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.

Each function is operational at the following speed

    Pre-collision warning

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri- ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

to 80 km/h)

    Pre-collision brake assist

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph

(30 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph

(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri- ans

Approx. 20 to 50 mph

(30 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph

(30 to 80 km/h)

    Pre-collision braking

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri- ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

to 80 km/h)

The system may not operate in the following situations:

    If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
    If the shift lever is in R
    When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning function will be operational)
    Object detection function

The system detects objects based on their size, profile, motion, etc. However, an object may not be detected depending on the sur- rounding brightness and the motion, posture, and angle of the detected object, preventing the system from operating properly. (P.320)

The illustration shows an image of detectable objects.

    Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

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

    The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
    The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.
    Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no possibility of a colli- sion
    In some situations such as the fol- lowing, the system may determine that there is a possibility of a fron- tal collision and operate.
    When passing a detectable object, etc.
    When changing lanes while over- taking a detectable object, etc.
    When approaching a detectable object in an adjacent lane or on the roadside, such as when changing the course of travel or driving on a winding road

    When rapidly closing on a detect- able object, etc.
    When approaching objects on the roadside, such as detectable objects, guardrails, utility poles, trees, or walls
    When there is a detectable object or other object by the roadside at

the entrance of a curve

    When there are patterns or paint in front of your vehicle that may be mistaken for a detectable object
    When the front of your vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc.
    When overtaking a detectable object that is changing lanes or making a right/left turn

    When passing a detectable object in an oncoming lane that is stopped to make a right/left turn

    When a detectable object approaches very close and then stops before entering the path of your vehicle
    If the front of your vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when on an uneven or undulating road surface
    When driving on a road sur- rounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on an iron bridge
    When there is a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a protrusion in front of

your vehicle

    When passing under an object (road sign, billboard, etc.)

    When approaching an electric toll gate barrier, parking area barrier, or other barrier that opens and closes
    When using an automatic car wash
    When driving through or under objects that may contact your vehicle, such as thick grass, tree branches, or a banner

    When driving through steam or smoke
    When driving near an object that reflects radio waves, such as a large truck or guardrail
    When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric power plant, or other location where strong radio waves or elec- trical noise may be present
    Situations in which the system may not operate properly
    In some situations such as the fol- lowing, an object may not be detected by the radar sensor and front camera, preventing the sys- tem from operating properly:
    When a detectable object is approaching your vehicle
    When your vehicle or a detectable object is wobbling
    If a detectable object makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving, acceleration or deceler- ation)
    When your vehicle approaches a detectable object rapidly
    When a detectable object is not directly in front of your vehicle

    When a detectable object is near a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole cover, vehicle, steel plate on the road, etc.
    When a detectable object is under a structure
    When part of a detectable object is hidden by an object, such as large baggage, an umbrella, or guardrail
    When multiple detectable objects are close together
    If the sun or other light is shining directly on a detectable object
    When a detectable object is a shade of white and looks extremely bright
    When a detectable object appears to be nearly the same color or brightness as its surroundings
    If a detectable object cuts or sud- denly emerges in front of your vehicle
    When the front of your vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc.
    When a very bright light ahead, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming traffic, shines directly into the front camera
    When approaching the side or front of a vehicle ahead
    If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle
    If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a personal mobility vehicle
    If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded

truck

    If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end, such as a low bed trailer

    If a vehicle ahead has extremely high ground clearance

    If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper
    If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
    If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a large load, a bicycle ridden by more than one person, or a uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle with a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
    If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
    If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), making their sil- houette obscure
    If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist is bending forward
    If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
    If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle
    When driving in inclement weather

such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a sandstorm

    When driving through steam or smoke
    When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at night or in a tunnel, making a detectable object appear to be nearly the same color as its sur- roundings
    When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
    After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
    While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/right turn
    While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
    If your vehicle is skidding
    If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered

    If the wheels are misaligned
    If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
    The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds
    When driving on a hill
    If the radar sensor or front camera is misaligned
    In some situations such as the fol- lowing, sufficient braking force may not be obtained, preventing the system from performing prop- erly:
    If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
    If the vehicle is not properly main- tained (brakes or tires are exces- sively worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
    When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery surface
    If VSC is disabled
    If VSC is disabled (P.382), the pre-collision brake assist and pre- collision braking functions are also disabled.
    The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned OFF Pre-Colli- sion Brake System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi- information display.

    Lane departure alert func- tion

ing is displayed on the multi- information display, and either a warning buzzer will sound or the steering wheel will vibrate to alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer sounds or the steering wheel vibrates, check the area around your vehicle and carefully operate the steering wheel to move the vehicle back to the center of the lane.

When the system determines that the vehicle might depart from its lane and that the possibility of a col- lision with an overtaking vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the lane departure alert will operate even if the turn signals are operating.

*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

    Steering assist function

from its lane or course*, the sys- tem provides assistance as nec- essary by operating the steering wheel in small amounts for a short period of time to keep the vehicle in its lane.

If the system detects that the steer- ing wheel has not been operated for a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel is not being firmly gripped, a warning is displayed on the multi-information display and the function is temporarily can- celed.

When the system determines that the vehicle might depart from its lane and that the possibility of a col- lision with an overtaking vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the steer- ing assist function will operate even if the turn signals are operating.

*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

    Vehicle sway warning func- tion

    Lane centering function

This function is linked with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range and pro- vides the required assistance by operating the steering wheel to keep the vehicle in its current lane.

When dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is not operat- ing, the lane centering function does not operate.

In situations where the white (yel- low) lane lines are difficult to see or are not visible, such as when in a

traffic jam, this function will operate to help follow a preceding vehicle by monitoring the position of the preceding vehicle.

If the system detects that the steer- ing wheel has not been operated for a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel is not being firmly gripped, a warning is displayed on the multi-information display and the function is temporarily can- celed.

The LTA indicator illuminates and a message is displayed on the multi- information display.

When the LTA system is turned on or off, operation of the LTA system continues in the same condition the

next time the hybrid system is started.

Indications on multi-infor- mation display

The illumination condition of the indicator informs the driver of the system operation status.

Illuminated in white: LTA system is operating.

Illuminated in green: Steering wheel assistance of the steering assist function or lane centering function is operating.

Flashing in orange: Lane departure alert function is operating.

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

Indicates that steering wheel assis- tance of the steering assist function or lane centering function is operat- ing.

Both outer sides of the lane are dis- played: Indicates that steering wheel assist of the lane centering function is operating.

One outer side of the lane is dis- played: Indicates that steering wheel assist of the steering assist function is operating.

Both outer sides of the lane are flashing: Alerts the driver that their input is necessary to stay in the center of the lane (lane centering function).

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

Indicates that steering assist of the lane centering function is operating by monitoring the position of a pre- ceding vehicle.

When the follow-up cruising display is displayed, if the preceding vehi- cle moves, your vehicle may move in the same way. Always pay care- ful attention to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel as necessary to correct the path of the vehicle and ensure safety.

Inside of displayed lines is white

Indicates that the system is recog- nizing white (yellow) lines or a course*. When the vehicle departs from its lane, the white line dis- played on the side the vehicle departs from flashes orange.

Indicates that the system is not able to recognize white (yellow) lines or a course* or is temporarily can- celed.

*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

Displayed when the multi-informa-

tion display is switched to the driv- ing support system information display.

    Operation conditions of each function
    Lane departure alert function This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
    LTA is turned on.
    Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.*1
    System recognizes white (yellow)

lane lines or a course*2. (When a white [yellow] line or course*2 is recognized on only one side, the system will operate only for the recognized side.)

    Width of traffic lane is approxi- mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
    Turn signal lever is not operated. (Except when another vehicle is in the lane on the side where the turn signal was operated)
    Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
    No system malfunctions are detected. (P.332)

*1: The function operates even if the vehicle speed is less than approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) when the lane centering function is operating.

*2: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

    Steering assist function

This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addition to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.

    Setting for “Steering Assist” in the

screen of the multi-information display is set to “ON”. (P.170)

    Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
    Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing lanes.
    ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
    TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
    Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. (P.331)
    Vehicle sway warning function This function operates when all of

the following conditions are met.

    Setting for “Sway Warning” in the

screen of the multi-information display is set to “ON”. (P.170)

    Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
    Width of traffic lane is approxi- mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
    No system malfunctions are detected. (P.332)
    Lane centering function

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

    LTA is turned on.
    Setting for “Steering Assist” and

“Lane Center” in the screen of the multi-information display are set to “ON”. (P.170)

    This function recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or the position of a preceding vehicle (except when the preceding vehicle is small, such as a motorcycle).
    The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode.
    Width of traffic lane is approxi- mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).
    Turn signal lever is not operated.
    Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
    No system malfunctions are detected. (P.332)
    Vehicle does not accelerate or decelerate by a fixed amount or more.
    Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing lanes.
    ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
    TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
    Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. (P.331)
    The vehicle is being driven in the center of a lane.
    Steering assist function is not operating.
    Temporary cancelation of func- tions
    When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation of the func- tion is automatically restored. (P.329)
    If the operation conditions (P.329) are no longer met while the lane centering function is operating, the steering wheel may vibrate and the buzzer may sound to indicate that the function has been temporarily canceled. How- ever, if the “Alert” customization setting is set to “Steering wheel vibration”, the system will notify the driver by vibrating the steering wheel instead of sounding the buzzer.
    Steering assist function/lane centering function
    Depending on the vehicle speed, lane departure situation, road con- ditions, etc., the driver may not feel the function is operating or the function may not operate at all.
    The steering control of the func- tion is overridden by the driver’s steering wheel operation.
    Do not attempt to test the opera- tion of the steering assist function.
    Lane departure alert function
    The warning buzzer may be diffi- cult to hear due to external noise, audio playback, etc. Also, it may be difficult to feel steering wheel vibrations due to the road condi- tions, etc.
    If the edge of the course* is not clear or straight, the lane depar- ture alert function may not oper- ate.
    It may not be possible for the sys- tem to determine if there is a dan- ger of a collision with a vehicle in

an adjacent lane.

    Do not attempt to test the opera- tion of the lane departure alert function.

*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

    Hands off steering wheel warn- ing

In the following situations, a warning message urging the driver to hold the steering wheel and the symbol shown in the illustration are dis- played on the multi-information dis- play to warn the driver. The warning stops when the system determines that the driver holds the steering wheel. Always keep your hands on the steering wheel when using this system, regardless of warnings.

    When the system determines that the driver is driving without hold- ing the steering wheel while the system is operating

If the driver continues to keep their hands off of the steering wheel, the buzzer sounds, the driver is warned and the function is temporarily can- celed. This warning also operates in the same way when the driver con- tinuously operates the steering wheel only a small amount.

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

    When the system determines that the vehicle may not turn and instead depart from its lane while driving around a curve

Depending on the vehicle condition and road conditions, the warning may not operate. Also, if the system determines that the vehicle is driv- ing around a curve, warnings will occur earlier than during straight- lane driving.

    When the system determines that the driver is driving without hold- ing the steering wheel while the steering wheel assist of the steer- ing assist function is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their hands off of the steering wheel and the steering wheel assist is operat- ing, the buzzer sounds and the driver is warned. Each time the buzzer sounds, the continuing time of the buzzer becomes longer.

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

    Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that the vehicle is swaying while the vehicle sway warning function is operating, a buzzer sounds and a warning message urging the driver to rest and the symbol shown in the illustration are simultaneously dis- played on the multi-information dis- play.

Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, the warning may not operate.

    Warning message

If the following warning message is displayed on the multi-information

display and the LTA indicator illumi- nates in orange, follow the appropri- ate troubleshooting procedure. Also, if a different warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

    “LTA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

The system may not be operating properly. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

    “LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled due to a malfunction in a sensor other than the front camera. Turn the LTA system off, wait for a little while, and then turn the LTA system back on.

    “LTA Unavailable at Current Speed”

The function cannot be used as the vehicle speed exceeds the LTA operation range. Drive slower.

    Customization

Function settings can be changed. (P.177)

    When the driving support sys- tem information display is selected, a maximum of 3 signs can be displayed. (P.170)

    When a tab other than the driving support system infor- mation display is selected, the following types of road signs will be displayed. (P.170)
    Speed limit sign
    Do Not Enter sign (when notifica- tion is necessary)

be displayed in an overlapping stack under the current speed limit sign.

The following types of road signs, including electronic signs and blinking signs, are recog- nized.

A non-official or a recently intro- duced traffic sign may not be recog- nized.

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

    When the vehicle speed exceeds the speed notifica- tion threshold of the speed limit sign displayed, the sign display will be emphasized and a buzzer will sound.
    When the RSA system recog-

nizes a do not enter sign and determines that your vehicle has entered a no-entry area, the displayed sign will flash and a buzzer will sound.

Depending on the situation, a notification function may not operate properly.

    Setting procedure

P.177

    Automatic turn-off of RSA sign display

In the following situations, a dis- played speed limit sign and/or do not enter sign will stop being dis- played automatically:

    No sign has been recognized for a certain distance.
    The road changes due to a left or right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and yield signs will stop being displayed automatically:

    The system determines that your vehicle has passed the sign.
    The road changes due to a left or right turn, etc.
    Conditions in which the func- tion may not operate or detect correctly

In the following situations, RSA does not operate normally and may not recognize signs, display the incorrect sign, etc. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

    The front camera is misaligned due to a strong impact being applied to the sensor, etc.
    Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the windshield near the front camera.
    In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms.
    Light from an oncoming vehicle,

the sun, etc. enters the front cam- era.

    The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or bent.
    The contrast of electronic sign is low.
    All or part of the sign is hidden by the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.
    The sign is only visible to the front camera for a short amount of time.
    The driving scene (turning, lane change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.
    If a sign not appropriate for the currently traveled lane, but the sign exists directly after a freeway branches, or in an adjacent lane just before merging.
    Stickers are attached to the rear of the preceding vehicle.
    A sign resembling a system com- patible sign is recognized.
    Side road speed signs may be detected and displayed (if posi- tioned in sight of the front camera) while the vehicle is traveling on the main road.
    Roundabout exit road speed signs may be detected and displayed (if positioned in sight of the front camera) while traveling on a roundabout.
    The front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load.
    The surrounding brightness is not sufficient or changes suddenly.
    When a sign intended for trucks, etc. is recognized.
    The speed information displayed on the meter and on the naviga- tion system may be different due to the navigation system using map data.
    Speed limit sign display

If the power switch was last turned off while a speed limit sign was dis- played on the multi-information dis- play, the same sign displays again

when the power switch is turned to ON.

    If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is shown

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

    Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features: P.177)

    Meter display

Indicators

    Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch

“+RES” switch

Cruise control main switch Cancel switch

“-SET” switch

WARNING

    Before using dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
    Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Do not rely solely on the system, and drive safely by always pay- ing careful attention to your sur- roundings.

When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance may become shorter.

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is nec- essary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi- ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.

When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the “+RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off operation is not performed, system

control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.

When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an over- taking lane while driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will accel- erate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.

The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be deter- mined solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side driver position versus right side driver position.) If the vehicle is driven to a region where the overtaking lane is on a different side from where the vehicle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the turn signal lever is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the driver normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane is to the right but then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the left, the vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is activated).

When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower than the set speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to constant speed cruising.

(P.343)

Dynamic radar cruise control indi- cator will come on and a message will be displayed on the multi-infor- mation display. Press the switch again to deactivate the cruise con- trol.

If the cruise control main switch is pressed and held for 1.5 seconds or more, the system turns on in constant speed control mode.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment the switch is released becomes the

set speed.

    Adjusting the set speed by the switch

To change the set speed, press the “+RES” or “-SET” switch until the desired set speed is displayed.

    Increases the speed (Except when the vehicle has been stopped by system control in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
    Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch. Large adjustment: Press and hold the switch to change the speed,

and release when the desired

speed is reached.

speed will be increased or decreased as follows:

For the U.S. mainland and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 each time the switch is pressed

Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 increments for as long as the switch is held

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 each time the switch is pressed

Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)*1 or 5 km/h (3.1 mph)*2 increments for as long as the switch is held

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*1 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*2 each time the switch is pressed

Large adjustment: The speed will continue to change while the switch is held.

*1: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

*2: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

    Increasing the set speed by the accelerator pedal
    Accelerate with accelerator pedal operation to the desired vehicle speed
    Press the “-SET” switch

Pressing the switch changes the vehicle-to-vehicle distance as follows:

    Long
    Medium
    Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set automatically to long mode when the power switch is turned to ON.

If a vehicle is running ahead of you,

the preceding vehicle mark will also be displayed.

below. Note that the distances shown correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance increases/decreases in accor- dance with vehicle speed. When the vehicle is stopped by system control, the vehicle stops at a certain vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance depending on the situa- tion.

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehi- cle distance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. (50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

Resuming follow-up cruising when the vehicle has been stopped by sys- tem control (vehicle-to- vehicle distance control mode)

After the vehicle ahead of you starts off, press the “+RES” switch.

Your vehicle will also resume follow-up cruising if the acceler- ator pedal is depressed after the vehicle ahead of you starts off.

    Pressing the cancel switch cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled when the brake pedal is depressed. (When the vehicle has been stopped by system control, depressing the brake pedal does not cancel the setting.)

    Pressing the “+RES” switch resumes the cruise control and returns vehicle speed to the set speed.

When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and suffi- cient automatic deceleration via

the cruise control is not possi- ble, the display will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress the brake pedal to ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

    Warnings may not occur when

In the following instances, warn- ings may not occur even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is small.

    When the speed of the pre- ceding vehicle matches or exceeds your vehicle speed
    When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow speed
    Immediately after the cruise control speed was set
    When depressing the acceler- ator pedal

Selecting constant speed control mode

When constant speed control

mode is selected, your vehicle will maintain a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehi- cle distance. Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control mode does not function correctly due to a dirty radar, etc.

    With the cruise control off, press and hold the cruise control main switch for 1.5 seconds or more.

Immediately after the switch is pressed, the dynamic radar cruise control indicator will come on. After- wards, it switches to the cruise con- trol indicator.

Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operat- ing the switch with the cruise con- trol off.

    Accelerate or decelerate, with accelerator pedal opera- tion, to the desired vehicle speed (at or above approxi- mately 20 mph [30 km/h]) and press the “-SET” switch to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will come on.

The vehicle speed at the moment the switch is released becomes the set speed.

Adjusting the speed setting:

P.341

Canceling and resuming the speed setting: P.343

    Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when
    The shift lever is in D.
    The desired set speed can be set when the vehicle speed is approx- imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more. (However, when the vehicle speed is set while driving at below approximately 20 mph [30 km/h], the set speed will be set to approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)
    Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by oper- ating the accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the preced- ing vehicle.

    When the vehicle stops while follow-up cruising
    Pressing the “+RES” switch while the vehicle ahead stops will resume follow-up cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off within approximately 3 seconds after the switch is pressed.
    If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 seconds after your vehicle stops, follow-up cruising will be

resumed.

    Automatic cancelation of vehi- cle-to-vehicle distance control mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the following situations.

    VSC is activated.
    TRAC is activated for a period of time.
    When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
    The sensor cannot detect cor- rectly because it is covered in some way.
    Pre-collision braking is activated.
    The parking brake is operated.
    The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.
    The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system control:
    The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
    The driver’s door is opened.
    The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any reasons other than the above, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

    Automatic cancelation of con- stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the follow- ing situations:

    Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set vehicle speed.
    Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
    VSC is activated.
    TRAC is activated for a period of time.
    When the VSC or TRAC system is

turned off.

    Pre-collision braking is activated.
    The parking brake is operated.

If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any rea- sons other than the above, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

    Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be heard and the brake pedal response may change, but these are not mal- functions.

    Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunc- tion or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions. (P.313, 523)

    When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead

In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, oper- ate the brake pedal when decelera- tion of the system is insufficient or operate the accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehi- cles, the approach warning (P.343) may not be activated.

    Vehicles that cut in suddenly
    Vehicles traveling at low speeds
    Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane
    Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)

    Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
    When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the detecting of the sensor
    When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the luggage compartment, etc.)

    Preceding vehicle has an extremely high ground clearance

    Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode may not function cor- rectly

In the case of the following condi- tions, operate the brake pedal (or accelerator pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.

As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system may not operate properly.

    When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
    When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unsta- ble

    When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
    When driving on a road sur- rounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on a bridge
    While the vehicle speed is decreasing to the set speed after the vehicle accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal

Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off.

BSM function:

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 will flash.

RCTA function:

When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, both outside rear view mirror indicators will flash.

If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the RCTA icon (P.353) for the detected side will be displayed.

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

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

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

RCTA function can be

enabled/disabled on the screen of the multi-information display. (P.177)

The BSM function/RCTA function will be enabled each time the power switch is turned to ON.

    Outside rear view mirror indica- tors 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 high audio volume.

    When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavailable” is shown on the multi-information display

The sensor voltage has become abnormal, or water, snow, mud, etc., may be built up in the vicinity of the sensor area of the rear bumper. (P.350)

Removing the water, snow, mud, etc., from the vicinity of the sensor area should return it to normal.

Also, the sensor may not function normally when used in extremely hot or cold weather.

    When “Blind Spot Monitor Mal- function Visit Your Dealer” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Mal- function Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-information display

There may be a sensor malfunction or misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected at a Toyota dealer.

    Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P.177)

    Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Hawaii

For vehicles sold in Canada

    Handling the radar sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed inside the left and right sides of the rear bumper respec- tively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can function 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 covered with snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning message (P.348) will be displayed. In this situation, clear off the dirt or snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function (P.352) satis- fied for approximately 10 min- utes. If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

    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.

The Blind Spot Monitor function

    Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

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

    The BSM function detection areas

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

The range of each detection area is:

The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle cannot be detected.

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

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.

    The BSM function is operational when

The BSM function is operational when all of the following conditions are met:

    The BSM function is on.
    The shift lever is in a position other than R.
    The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
    The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

The BSM function will detect a vehi- cle 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.
    Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehi- cles 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 BSM function may not function correctly
    The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following 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 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 BSM func- tion/RCTA function are turned on
    When towing a trailer
    Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle 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
    When the vehicle throws up water or snow behind.

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function

    Operation of the RCTA function

Approaching vehicles Detection areas

    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 navigation system (if equipped) or multimedia sys- tem (if equipped) screen.

    When the Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped) is displayed

Example:

    When the panoramic view monitor (if equipped) is dis- played
    The RCTA function detec- tion 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.

    The RCTA function is opera- tional when

The RCTA function operates when all of the following conditions are met:

    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).
    Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the multi-information display. (P.177)

    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

    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 conditions, detec- tion of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

    Conditions under which the RCTA function may not func- tion correctly
    The RCTA function 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 a vehicle is approaching at high speed
    When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.
    When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) 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 towing a trailer
    When the sensors cannot detect a vehicle due to obstructions

    Instances of the RCTA function unnecessary 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

*: If equipped

    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 an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle

System components

    Location and types of sen- sors

    Display (Multi-information

display)

When the sensors detect an object, such as a wall, a graphic

is shown on the multi-informa- tion display depending on the position and distance to the object.

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detec- tion*1

Rear corner sensor detec- tion*2

Rear center sensor detec- tion*2

*1: Displayed when the shift lever is in a driving position

*2: Displayed when the shift lever is in R

    Display (Audio system screen)
    When the Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped) is displayed

A simplified image is displayed on

the upper corner of the screen when an obstacle is detected.

    When the panoramic view monitor (if equipped) is dis- played

Panoramic view*

A graphic is shown when the pan- oramic view monitor is displayed.

*: A simplified image is displayed on the upper corner of the screen when an obstacle is detected while magnified display is shown.

A simplified image is displayed on the upper corner of the screen when an obstacle is detected.

Turning intuitive parking assist on/off

be enabled/disabled on the screen of the multi-information display. (P.177)

When the intuitive parking assist function is disabled, the intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (P.163) illuminates on the multi- information display.

To re-enable the system, select on the multi-information display,

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.

WARNING

    Intuitive parking assist pre- cautions

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 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).
    The shift lever is in a position other than P.
    If “Clean Parking Assist Sen- sor” is displayed on the multi- information 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 warning message is displayed even if the sensor is clean, there may be a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

    If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-infor- mation display

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

    Sensor detection information
    The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.
    The following situations may occur during use.
    Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the

detection distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

    Detection may be impossible if static objects draw too close to the sensor.
    There will be a short delay between static object detection and display (warning buzzer sounds). Even at low speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within 9.8 in. (25 cm) before the display is shown and the warning buzzer 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 sound of this system due to the buzzers of other systems.
    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- play may be displayed abnor- mally, 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 fol- lowing 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.

    Certification (Canada only)

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.

    Detection range of the sen- sors

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.

    Distance display

The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations.

    Approximate distance to object
    Front center sensor: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
    Rear center sensor: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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

Multi-information display*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

*: The distance segments will blink slowly.

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

Multi-information display*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

*: The distance segments will blink rapidly.

    Buzzer operation and dis- tance to an object
    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 continuously.

    When 2 or more sensors simultaneously detect a static object, the buzzer sounds for the nearest object.
    Even when the sensors are

operating, the buzzer will be muted in some situations. (automatic buzzer mute func- tion)

    Muting the buzzer sound
    Automatic buzzer mute function Even when the sensors are operat- ing, the buzzer will be muted in the following situations:
    The distance between the vehicle and the detected object does not become shorter (except when the distance between the vehicle and object is 1.0 ft. [30 cm] or less).
    Your vehicle is moving away from the object.
    There are no detectable objects entering the path of your vehicle.

However, if another object is detected or the situation changes while the buzzer is muted, the buzzer begins sounding again.

    To mute the buzzer sound The buzzer can be temporarily

muted by pressing of the meter control switches while a suggestion that says mute is available is shown on the multi-information display.

    When the mute is canceled

Mute will be automatically canceled in the following situations.

    When the shift position is changed
    When the vehicle speed has reached or exceeded a certain speed
    When the Intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again
    When the power switch is turned off once and turned to ON again
    Customization

The buzzer volume can be adjusted on the multi-information display. (P.177)

*: If equipped

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system

    Parking Support Brake function (static objects)
    Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)

P.373

NOTICE

    If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display and the PKSB OFF indicator illuminates

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 does 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

The Parking Support Brake can

be enabled/disabled on the screen of the multi-information display. All of the Parking Sup- port Brake functions (static objects and rear-crossing vehi- cles) are enabled/disabled simultaneously. (P.177)

When the Parking Support Brake is disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator (P.163) illuminates on the multi- information display.

To re-enable the system, select on the multi-information display,

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.

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.

Multi-information display and head- up display: “Object Detected Accel- eration Reduced” (no warning dis- played on the head-up display)

Navigation system or multimedia system screen: No warning dis- played

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.

Multi-information display and head- up display: “BRAKE!”

Navigation system or multimedia system screen: “BRAKE!”

PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi- nated

Buzzer: Short beep

    Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer- gency braking is necessary.

Multi-information display and head- up display: “BRAKE!”

Navigation system or multimedia system screen: “BRAKE!”

PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated Buzzer: Short beep

    Vehicle stopped by system operation

The vehicle has been stopped by brake control operation.

Multi-information display and head- up display: “Switch to Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is not depressed, “Press Brake Pedal” will be dis- played.)

Navigation system or multimedia system screen: “Press Brake Pedal”

PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated (If the accelerator pedal is not depressed, the indicator is not illu- minated.)

Buzzer: Short beep

System overview

    Figure 1: When the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) is not operating

Hybrid system output Braking force

Time

    Figure 2: When hybrid system output restriction control oper- ates

Hybrid system output Braking force

Time

Hybrid system output restric- tion control begins operating (System determines that pos- sibility of collision with detected object is high)

    Figure 3: When hybrid system output restriction control and brake control operates

Hybrid system output Braking force

Time

Hybrid system output restric- tion control begins operating (System determines that pos- sibility of collision with detected object is high)

Brake control begins operat- ing (System determines that possibility of collision with detected object is extremely high)

    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 is disabled due to operation of the Parking Support Brake, either enable the system again (P.364), or turn the power switch off and then back to ON. Additionally, if the object becomes no longer in the traveling direction of the vehicle or if the traveling direc- tion 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.

    If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display and the PKSB OFF indicator illuminates
    If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed simultaneously, a sen- sor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. In this case, remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the sys- tem 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.

    If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed simultaneously, 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.

*: If equipped

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

    When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

    When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to the wrong shift posi- tion being selected

Types of sensors

P.356

WARNING

    To ensure the Parking Sup- port Brake can operate prop- erly

Observe the following precautions regarding the sensors (P.356). 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.
    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.

    The Parking Support Brake function (static object) will operate when

The function will operate when the PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi- nated (P.161, 163) and all of the following conditions are met:

    Hybrid system output restriction control
    The Parking Support Brake is enabled.
    The vehicle speed is approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.
    There is a static object in the trav- eling direction of the vehicle and approximately 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 approximately 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 approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the vehicle or in the traveling direction of the vehicle.
    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.361) Therefore, even if the intuitive parking assist detects an object and provides a warning, the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) may not start operat- ing.

    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, snow, and other materials that are poor reflectors of sonic 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
    Situations in which the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) may not operate

When the shift lever is in N

    Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive parking assist system is enabled or not (P.358), if the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) is enabled (P.364), the front or rear sensors detect an object and brake control and hybrid system output restriction control are 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 there is a structure on the roadside (such as when driving in a narrow tunnel, on a narrow bridge or on a narrow road)
    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 up or down a steep slope
    If a sensor is hit by a large amount

of water, such as when driving on a flooded road

    When loaded on ships or trucks
    Moving type automatic car wash
    Lift type parking area or multi- story parking lot
    Underground parking area
    Structures on the ground (speed bumps, cat’s eyes, etc.)
    Differences in height
    When moving straight ahead or turning right
    Snow-melting pipes
    Devices for detecting vehicles, such as traffic lights, devices for detecting traffic congestion, or devices for detecting empty spaces in parking areas
    Railroad tracks
    H-shaped steel
    When there are vehicles on both sides, or there is a vehicle that resembles this vehicle
    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
    Strong wind is blowing
    Other sonic 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
    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- 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
    A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)
    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.
    The objects draw too close to the sensor.
    Other sonic 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
    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 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 paint or a sticker is applied to the sensor

*: If equipped

Examples of function operation

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

P.350

WARNING

    To ensure the Parking Sup- port Brake (rear-crossing vehicles) can operate prop- erly

Observe the following precautions regarding the rear radar sensors (P.350). Failure to do so may cause a sensor to not operate properly, and may cause an acci- dent.

    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.350)

    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 (P.161, 163) and all of the following conditions are met:

    Hybrid system output restriction control
    The Parking Support Brake is enabled.
    The vehicle speed is approxi- mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.
    Vehicles are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehi- cle at a traveling speed of more 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.
    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.354). Therefore, even if the RCTA function detects a vehicle and provides an alert, the Parking Support Brake function (rear-cross- ing vehicles) may not start operat- ing.

    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.

    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

    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.
    When it is raining heavily 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 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 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 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

    When a vehicle turns into the detection area

Selecting a driving mode

    Eco drive mode

Suitable for driving to improve fuel economy by more smoothly gener- ating torque in response to acceler- ator pedal operations compared to normal mode and restraining air conditioning system operations (heating/cooling).

When the switch is turned to the left while not in Eco drive mode, the system switches to Eco drive mode and the Eco drive mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.

    Normal mode

Suitable for normal driving.

The driving mode returns to normal mode if the switch is pressed while in Eco drive mode or sport mode.

    Sport mode

Controls the steering feeling and hybrid system to create an acceler- ation response that is suitable for sporty driving. Suitable for when crisp handling is desired, such as when driving on mountainous roads.

When the switch is turned to the right while not in sport mode, the system switches to sport mode and the sport mode indicator illuminates on the multi-information display.

returns to normal mode when the power switch is turned off.

    Normal mode and Eco drive mode are not canceled until another driving mode is selected. (Even if the power switch is turned off, nor- mal mode and Eco drive mode will not be automatically canceled).

    When changing to a driving mode other than normal mode
    The background color of the multi- information display changes according to the selected driving mode.
    When the speedometer is set to analog display, the speedometer display color also changes.
    The color of the switch changes according to the selected driving mode. (On some models)
    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.

    Turn eco air conditioning mode off (P.397)
    Adjust the fan speed (P.397)
    Cancel Eco drive mode
    Canceling a driving mode
    Sport mode is automatically can- celed and the driving mode

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

Trail Mode is intended for use when driving on bumpy rough roads. Do not turn the switch on in other situations.

Trail Mode controls the vehicle so that it can use the maximum amount of drive force when driving on bumpy roads.

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.377)

When the power switch is turned off

    During Trail Mode operation

The following types of situations may occur, but they are not mal- functions.

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 light illumi- nates while Trail Mode is on
    When the Trail Mode indicator does not illuminate even though the Trail Mode switch is pressed

Summary of the driving assist systems

    ECB (Electronically Con- trolled Brake System)
    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

movement of the vehicle when starting on an uphill

    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 condi- tions where the system will switch to AWD are when corner- ing, going uphill, starting off or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.

    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.

performing inner wheel brake

control when attempting to accelerate while turning

    Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward

    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 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 system back on.

    Turning off the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con- trol systems

To turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control 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 systems back on.

*: PCS will also be disabled (only Pre-Collision warning is avail- able). The PCS warning light will come on and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. (P.322)

    When the message is dis- played on the multi-information display showing 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.
    No more than 2 seconds have 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’ door is opened.
    Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when one or two minutes passed after the stop of the hybrid system.
    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.

    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 situations:

    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 vehi- cle 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
    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.

    Secondary Collision Brake operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision while the vehicle is in motion. How- ever, the system does not operate 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
    If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details/Actions

“AWD System Over- heated Switching to 2WD Mode”

AWD system is overheating.

Drive the vehicle at low speeds and stop the vehicle in a safe place with the hybrid sys- tem operating until the message is cleared.

Once the display message on the multi-informa- tion display turns off, there is no problem continu- ing to drive.

If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi- ately.

“AWD System Over- heated 2WD Mode Engaged”

The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive (AWD) to front wheel drive due to overheating.

Drive the vehicle at low speeds and stop the vehicle in a safe place with the hybrid sys- tem operating until the message is cleared.

Once the display message on the multi-informa- tion display turns off, the AWD system returns to normal.

If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi- ately.

“AWD System Malfunc- tion 2WD Mode Engaged Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.

Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.


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