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traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor

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

night or in a tunnel

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

amount of time

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

right turn

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

• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill 
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned

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In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when

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

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

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

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

face

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered

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

imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

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

ing their silhouette obscure

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

hiding part of their body

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

cle

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

brightness as their surroundings

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

on the road

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

rear view mirror, etc.)

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If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates and a warning message is
displayed on the multi-information display
The pre-collision system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a
malfunction in the system.

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

sor is hot, such as in the sun

• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-

sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment

• When the radar sensor or front grille emblem is dirty or covered with

snow, etc.

• When the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged

up or covered with condensation or ice 
(Defogging the windshield: 

→

P. 351, 357)

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

sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor

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If the PCS warning light continues to flash or illuminate or the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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If VSC is disabled

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If VSC is disabled (

→P. 295), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision

braking functions are also disabled.

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The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering 

control)

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: If equipped

Summary of functions