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185

4-5. Using the driving support systems

4

Driving

WARNING

When the follow-up cruising display is 

displayed (

P.188) and the preced-

ing vehicle departs from its lane. (Your 

vehicle may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

When the follow-up cruising display is 

displayed (

P.188) and the preced-

ing vehicle is being driven extremely 

close to the left/right lane line. (Your 

vehicle may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

Vehicle is being driven around a sharp 

curve.

Objects or patterns that could be mis-

taken for white (yellow) lines are pres-

ent on the side of the road (guardrails, 

reflective poles, etc.).

Vehicle is driven where the road 

diverges, merges, etc.

Repair marks of asphalt, white (yellow) 

lines, etc. are present due to road 

repair.

There are shadows on the road that 

run parallel with, or cover, the white 

(yellow) lines.

The vehicle is driven in an area without 

white (yellow) lines, such as in front of 

a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an inter-

section, etc.

The white (yellow) lines are cracked, 

“Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement 

marker” or stones are present.

The white (yellow) lines cannot be 

seen or are difficult to see due to sand, 

etc.

The vehicle is driven on a road surface 

that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.

The traffic lines are yellow (which may 

be more difficult to recognize than 

lines that are white).

The white (yellow) lines cross over a 

curb, etc.

The vehicle is driven on a bright sur-

face, such as concrete.

If the edge of the road is not clear or 

straight.

The vehicle is driven on a surface that 

is bright due to reflected light, etc.

The vehicle is driven in an area where 

the brightness changes suddenly, such 

as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, 

etc.

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Lane departure alert function

When the system determines that the 
vehicle might depart from its lane or 
course

*

, a warning is displayed on the 

multi-information display, and either a 
warning buzzer will sound or the steer-
ing 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 vehi-
cle might depart from its lane and that the 
possibility of a collision 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

WARNING

Light from the headlights of an oncom-

ing vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the 

camera.

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

The vehicle is driven on a road which 

tilts left or right, or a winding road.

The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or 

rough road.

The traffic lane is excessively narrow 

or wide.

The vehicle is extremely tilted due to 

carrying heavy luggage or having 

improper tire pressure.

The distance to the preceding vehicle 

is extremely short.

The vehicle is moving up and down a 

large amount due to road conditions 

during driving (poor roads or road 

seams).

When driving in a tunnel or at night 

with the headlights off or when a head-

light is dim due to its lens being dirty or 

it being misaligned.

The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.

The vehicle is affected by wind from a 

vehicle driven in a nearby lane.

The vehicle has just changed lanes or 

crossed an intersection.

Tires which differ by structure, manu-

facturer, brand or tread pattern are 

used.

When tires of a size other than speci-

fied are installed.

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

The vehicle is being driven at 

extremely high speeds.

Functions included in LTA sys-
tem

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4

Driving

Steering assist function

When the system determines that the 
vehicle might depart from its lane or 
course

*

, the system provides assis-

tance as necessary by operating the 
steering wheel in small amounts for a 
short period of time to keep the vehicle 
in its lane.

When the system determines that the vehi-
cle might depart from its lane and that the 
possibility of a collision with an overtaking 
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the 
steering 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 function

When the vehicle is swaying within a 
lane, the warning buzzer will sound 
and a message will be displayed on the 
multi-information display to alert the 
driver.

Lane centering function

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

When dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range is not operating, the lane 
centering function does not operate.
In situations where the white (yellow) 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.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Press the LTA switch to turn the LTA 
system on.

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

Press the LTA switch again to turn the 
LTA system off.

When the LTA system is turned on or off, 
operation of the LTA system continues in 
the same condition the next time the 
engine is started.

LTA indicator

The illumination condition of the indicator 
informs the driver of the system operation 
status.
Illuminated in white: 
LTA system is operating.
Illuminated in green: 
Steering wheel assistance of the steering 
assist function or lane centering function is 
operating.
Flashing in orange: 
Lane departure alert function is operating.

Operation display of steering 
wheel operation support

Displayed when the multi-information dis-
play is switched to the driving support sys-
tem information display.
Indicates that steering wheel assistance of 
the steering assist function or lane center-
ing function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are displayed: 
Indicates that steering wheel assist of the 
lane centering function is operating.
One outer side of the lane is displayed: 
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 neces-
sary to stay in the center of the lane (lane 

Turning LTA system on

Indications on multi-information 
display

A

B

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4

Driving

centering function).

Lane departure alert function dis-
play

Displayed when the multi-information dis-
play is switched to the driving support sys-
tem information display.

Inside of displayed lines is white

Indicates that the system is recognizing 
white (yellow) lines or a course

*

. When the 

vehicle departs from its lane, the white line 
displayed on the side the vehicle departs 
from flashes orange.

Inside of displayed lines is black

Indicates that the system is not able to rec-
ognize white (yellow) lines or a course

*

 or 

is temporarily canceled.

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-information dis-
play is switched to the driving support sys-
tem information display.
Indicates that steering assist of the lane 
centering function is operating by monitor-

ing the position of a preceding vehicle.
When the follow-up cruising display is dis-
played, if the preceding vehicle moves, 
your vehicle may move in the same way. 
Always pay careful attention to your sur-
roundings and operate the steering wheel 
as necessary to correct the path of the 
vehicle and ensure safety.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side 

of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

Operation conditions of each function

Lane departure alert function

This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing 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 [yel-

low] line or course

*2

 is recognized on 

only one side, the system will operate 

only for the recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 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.191)

*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 fol-
lowing conditions are met in addition to the 
operation conditions for the lane departure 
alert function.
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated 

by a fixed amount or more.

C

D

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• 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.

Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• Setting for “Warning” in 

 of the multi-

information display is set to “On”. 
(

P.76)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph 

(50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 

ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are detected. 

(

P.191)

Lane centering function

This function operates when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting for “Lane Center” in 

 of the 

multi-information display is set to “On”. 
(

P.76)

• This function recognizes white (yellow) 

lane lines or the position of a preceding 

vehicle (except when the preceding vehi-

cle is small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range is operating in vehicle-

to-vehicle distance control mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 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.191)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or deceler-

ate 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.191)

• The vehicle is being driven in the center 

of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not operating.

Temporary cancelation of functions

When operation conditions are no lon-

ger met, a function may be temporarily 

canceled. However, when the operation 

conditions are met again, operation of 

the function is automatically restored. 

(

P.189)

If the operation conditions (

P.189) 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 tem-
porarily canceled. However, if the “Alert” 
customization setting is set to 

, 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 conditions, etc., 

the driver may not feel the function is 

operating or the function may not oper-

ate at all.

The steering control of the function is 

overridden by the driver’s steering wheel 

operation.

Do not attempt to test the operation of 

the steering assist function.

Lane departure alert function

The warning buzzer may be difficult to 

hear due to external noise, audio play-

back, etc. Also, it may be difficult to feel 

steering wheel vibrations due to the road 

conditions, etc.

If the edge of the course

*

 is not clear or 

straight, the lane departure alert function 

may not operate.

It may not be possible for the system to 

determine if there is a danger of a colli-

sion with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.

Do not attempt to test the operation of 

the lane departure alert function.

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*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side 

of the road, such as grass, soil, or a curb

Hands off steering wheel warning

In the following situations, a warning mes-

sage urging the driver to hold the steering 

wheel and the symbol shown in the illustra-

tion are displayed on the multi-information 

display 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 warn-

ings.

When the system determines the driver is 

not holding the steering wheel while the 

lane centering function 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 tem-
porarily canceled. This warning also oper-
ates in the same way when the driver 
continuously operates the steering wheel 
only a small amount.
The buzzer also sounds even if the alert 
type is set to 

.

When the system determines that the 

vehicle may deviate from the lane while 

driving around a curve while the lane 

centering function is operating.

Depending on the vehicle condition and 
road conditions, the warning may not oper-
ate.

When the system determines that the 

driver is driving without holding the steer-

ing wheel while the steering wheel assist 

of the steering assist function is operat-

ing.

If the driver continues to keep their hands 

off of the steering wheel and the steering 
wheel assist is operating, 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 

.

Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that the vehi-

cle is swaying while the vehicle sway warn-

ing function is operating, a buzzer sounds 

and a warning message urging the driver to 

rest and the symbol shown in the illustration 

are simultaneously displayed on the multi-

information display.

Depending on the vehicle and road condi-

tions, the warning may not operate.

Warning message

If the following warning message is dis-

played on the multi-information display and 

the LTA indicator illuminates in orange, fol-

low the appropriate troubleshooting proce-

dure. 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 Lexus 
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”

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

Customization

Function settings can be changed.
(Customizable features:

P.404)

*

: If equipped

When the front camera recognizes a 
sign and/or information of a sign is 

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*

The RSA system recognizes spe-
cific road signs using the front cam-
era and/or navigation system 
(when speed limit information is 
available) to provide information to 
the driver via the display.

If the system judges that the vehicle 
is being driven over the speed limit, 
performing prohibited actions, etc. 
according to the recognized road 
signs, it notifies the driver through a 
visual notification and notification 
buzzer.

WARNING

Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA system. 

RSA is a system which supports the 

driver by providing information, but it is 

not a replacement for a driver’s own 

vision and awareness. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to the 

traffic rules.

Indication on the multi-informa-
tion display

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Driving

available from the navigation system, 
the sign will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

When the driving support system 
information is selected, a maximum 
of 3 signs can be displayed. 
(

P.76)

When a tab other than the driving 
support system information is 
selected, the following types of road 
signs will be displayed. (

P.76)

• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notification is 

necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs are rec-
ognized, they will be displayed in an over-
lapping stack under the current speed limit 
sign.

The following types of road signs, 

including electronic signs and blinking 
signs, are recognized.

A non-official or a recently introduced traf-
fic sign may not be recognized.

 : Speed limit

 : Do Not Enter

 : Stop

 : Yield

In the following situations, the RSA sys-
tem will notify the driver.

When the vehicle speed exceeds 
the speed notification threshold of 
the speed limit sign displayed, the 
sign display will be emphasized and 
a buzzer will sound.

When the RSA system recognizes 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 notifica-
tion function may not operate properly.

Setting procedure

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select 

Supported types of road signs

Notification function

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2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select “Vehicle Settings”, 
then press “OK”

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select 

, then press 

“OK”

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control 

switches and select “RSA”, then press 
“OK”

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign display

In the following situations, a displayed 

speed limit sign and/or do not enter sign 

will stop being displayed automatically:

No sign has been recognized for a cer-

tain distance.

The road changes due to a left or right 

turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and yield 

signs will stop being displayed automati-

cally:

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 function 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. How-

ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.

The front camera is misaligned due to a 

strong impact being applied to the sen-

sor, etc.

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the wind-

shield 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 camera.

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 adja-

cent lane just before merging.

Stickers are attached to the rear of the 

preceding vehicle.

A sign resembling a system compatible 

sign is recognized.

Side road speed signs may be detected 

and displayed (if positioned in sight of the 

front camera) while the vehicle is travel-

ing on the main road.

Roundabout exit road speed signs may 

be detected and displayed (if positioned 

in sight of the front camera) while travel-

ing on a roundabout.

The front of the vehicle is raised or low-

ered due to the carried load.

The surrounding brightness is not suffi-

cient or changes suddenly.

When a sign intended for trucks, etc. is 

recognized.

The navigation system map data is out-

dated.

The navigation system is not operating.

The speed information displayed on the 

meter and on the navigation system may 

be different due to the navigation system 

using map data.

Speed limit sign display

If the engine switch was last turned off while 

a speed limit sign was displayed on the 

multi-information display, the same sign dis-

plays again when the engine switch is 

turned to IGNITION ON mode.

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is shown

The system may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (Cus-

tomizable features: 

P.404)

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Meter display

Multi-information display

Set speed

Indicators

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch

“+RES” switch

Cruise control main switch

Cancel switch

“-SET” switch

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range

In vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the vehicle automati-
cally accelerates, decelerates and 
stops to match the speed changes 
of the preceding vehicle even if the 
accelerator pedal is not depressed. 
In constant speed control mode, 
the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range on free-
ways and highways.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode (

P.197)

Constant speed control mode 
(

P.202)

System Components

A

B

C

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 surround-

ings.

The dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range provides driving 

assistance to reduce the driver’s bur-

den. However, there are limitations to 

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions care-

fully. Do not overly rely on this system 

and always drive carefully.

• When the sensor may not be correctly 

detecting the vehicle ahead 

P.204

• Conditions under which the vehicle-

to-vehicle distance control mode may 

not function correctly 

P.204

Set the speed appropriately depend-

ing on the speed limit, traffic flow, road 

conditions, weather conditions, etc. 

The driver is responsible for checking 

the set speed.

A

B

C

D

E

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WARNING

Even when the system is functioning 

normally, the condition of the preced-

ing vehicle as detected by the system 

may differ from the condition 

observed by the driver. Therefore, the 

driver must always remain alert, assess 

the danger of each situation and drive 

safely. Relying solely on this system or 

assuming the system ensures safety 

while driving can lead to an accident, 

resulting in death or serious injury.

Switch the dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range setting to off, 

using the cruise control main switch 

when not in use.

Cautions regarding the driving assist 

systems

Observe the following precautions, as 

there are limitations to the assistance 

provided by the system. 

Failure to do so may cause an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

Assisting the driver to measure follow-

ing distance 

The dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range is only intended to 

help the driver in determining the fol-

lowing distance between the driver’s 

own vehicle and a designated vehicle 

traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism 

that allows careless or inattentive driv-

ing, and it is not a system that can assist 

the driver in low-visibility conditions. 

It is still necessary for driver to pay 

close attention to the vehicle’s sur-

roundings.

Assisting the driver to judge proper 

following distance 

The dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range determines whether 

the following distance between the 

driver’s own vehicle and a designated 

vehicle traveling ahead is within a set 

range. It is not capable of making any 

other type of judgement. Therefore, it 

is absolutely necessary for the driver to 

remain vigilant and to determine 

whether or not there is a possibility of 

danger in any given situation.

Assisting the driver to operate the 

vehicle 

The dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range does not include 

functions which will prevent or avoid 

collisions with vehicles ahead of your 

vehicle. Therefore, if there is ever any 

possibility of danger, the driver must 

take immediate and direct control of 

the vehicle and act appropriately in 

order to ensure the safety of all 

involved.

Situations unsuitable for dynamic 

radar cruise control with full-speed 

range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range in any of the follow-

ing situations. 

Doing so may result in inappropriate 

speed control and could cause an acci-

dent resulting in death or serious injury.

Roads where there are pedestrians, 

cyclists, etc.

In heavy traffic

On roads with sharp bends

On winding roads

On slippery roads, such as those cov-

ered with rain, ice or snow

On steep downhills, or where there 

are sudden changes between sharp up 

and down gradients 

Vehicle speed may exceed the set 

speed when driving down a steep hill.

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Driving

This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to approximately 
328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following dis-
tance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the vehicle 
ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can also be set by operating the 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.

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

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

WARNING

At entrances to freeways and high-

ways

When weather conditions are bad 

enough that they may prevent the sen-

sors from detecting correctly (fog, 

snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)

When there is rain, snow, etc. on the 

front surface of the radar or front cam-

era

In traffic conditions that require fre-

quent repeated acceleration and 

deceleration

During emergency towing

When an approach warning buzzer is 

heard often

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

A

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The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appears

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates 
your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, 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 sufficiently 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 sys-
tem 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 overtaking lane while 
driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will accelerate to help to overtake a 
passing vehicle.
The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be determined 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 differ-
ent 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).

Example of acceleration
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.

1

Press the cruise control main 
switch to activate the cruise con-
trol.

Dynamic radar cruise control indicator will 

come on and a message will be displayed 

on the multi-information 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 sys-

tem turns on in constant speed control 

mode. (

P.202)

B

C

Setting the vehicle speed (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode)

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Driving

2

Accelerate or decelerate, with 
accelerator pedal operation, to the 
desired vehicle speed (at or above 
approximately 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 set speed by the 
switch

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

1

Increases the speed

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

2

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.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode, the set 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 1mph (1.6 km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 

increments for as long as the switch is held

Except 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 5 mph (8 km/h)

*1

 or 5 km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

 

increments for as long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control mode 
(

P.202), the set speed will be 

increased or decreased as follows:

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

Adjusting the set speed

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1

Accelerate with accelerator pedal 
operation to the desired vehicle 
speed

2

Press the “-SET” switch

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

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the pre-
ceding vehicle mark 

 will also be dis-

played.

Select a distance from the table below. 
Note that the distances shown corre-
spond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph 
(80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance 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 distance depending on the 
situation.

After the vehicle ahead of you starts 
off, press the “+RES” switch.
Your vehicle will also resume follow-
up cruising if the accelerator pedal is 
depressed after the vehicle ahead of 
you starts off.

Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance set-
tings (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

A

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehicle 

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 system control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance control 
mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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