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Opening the fuel tank cap

● Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that all

the doors and windows are closed.

● Confirm the type of fuel.

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Fuel types
→P. 503

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E85 Fueling Stations (Flex-fuel engine)
E85 fueling stations and fuel pumps can be identified by the indication “E85
85% Ethanol”. For more information about fueling stations, please refer to the
U.S. Department of Energy Web site.

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/stations/

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Refueling (Flex-fuel engine)
Observe the following precautions when switching fuels, in order to maintain
starting and driving performance.

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Do not change fuels when the fuel level is 1/4 or less.

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Always add at least 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) of fuel.

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After filling up with fuel, warm up the engine or drive the vehicle for at least 5
minutes or 7 miles (11 km).

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Do not accelerate rapidly immediately after refueling.

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: 

Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING

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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.

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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:

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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Do not top off the fuel tank.

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Open the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open. Hang the fuel tank cap on
the back of the fuel filler door.

NOTICE

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Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally, damage fuel system, or damage the vehi-
cle’s painted surface.

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E85 fuel (Flex-fuel engine)
E85 fuel can be used only in flex-fuel vehicles. Do not add E85 fuel to a
gasoline-engine vehicle. 
Filling a gasoline-engine vehicle with E85 fuel will have a negative impact
on starting and driving performance and will cause damage to the fuel sys-
tem components.

Opening the fuel tank cap

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.

Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

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When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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Toyota Safety Sense P

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)

→P. 235

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

→P. 249

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Automatic High Beam

→P. 212

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Dynamic radar cruise control

→P. 257

The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:

WARNING

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Toyota Safety Sense P
The Toyota Safety Sense P is designed to operate under the assumption
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions.

As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surround-
ings and driving safely.

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The pre-collision system is equipped with a sophisticated computer
that will record certain data, such as:

• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the pre-collision system functions
• Information (such as the distance and relative speed between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead or other objects)

• Images from the camera sensor (available only when the pre-colli-

sion braking function or the pre-collision brake assist function was
operating)

The pre-collision system does not record conversations, sounds or
images of the inside of the vehicle.
● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose
malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve
quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the

lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a

government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific

vehicle or vehicle owner

● Recorded images can be erased using a specialized device.

The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the func-
tion is disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates
will not be available.

Vehicle data recording

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Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windshield,
detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.

Radar sensor

Camera sensor

Sensors

WARNING

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To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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

Radar sensor

Radar cover

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

Clean the radar sensor and radar cover
with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.

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WARNING

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Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers) or
other items to the radar sensor or surrounding area.

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Do not subject the radar sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact. 
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been subjected to a
strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

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Do not modify or paint the radar sensor or surrounding area.

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If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper needs to be removed and
installed, or replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

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To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Keep the windshield clean at all times.

• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,

snow, etc., clear the windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-

sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.

• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed

is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the

right and left from the center of the camera sensor)

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Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., and so forth,
to the outer side of the windshield in
front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).

A: From the top of the windshield to

approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below
the bottom of the camera sensor

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WARNING

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If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove
the fog, condensation or ice. (

→P. 323)

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If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your
Toyota dealer.

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Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.

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Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked. 
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Do not get the camera sensor wet.

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Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.

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Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor. 
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. 
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.

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Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or
remove it. 

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Do not disassemble the camera sensor.

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Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.

●

Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.

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Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)

The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and camera sen-
sor to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle.
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal col-
lision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to
urge the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake
pressure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the
system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with
a vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the
impact of the collision.

The pre-collision system can be disabled/enabled and the warning
timing can be changed. (

→P. 239)

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Pre-collision warning

When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal
collision is high, a buzzer will
sound and a warning message
will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the
driver to take evasive action.

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Pre-collision brake assist

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

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Pre-collision braking

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

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Suspension control

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion is high, the Adaptive Variable Suspension System (

→

P. 295)

will control the damping force of the shock absorbers to help main-
tain an appropriate vehicle posture.

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WARNING

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Limitations of the pre-collision system

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The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings. 
Do not use the pre-collision system instead of normal braking operations
under any circumstances. This system will not prevent collisions or lessen
collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not overly rely on this sys-
tem. Failure to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.

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Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effectiveness may change according to vari-
ous conditions, therefore the system may not always be able to achieve
the same level of performance. 
Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.

• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision: 

→P. 243

• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: 

→P. 245

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Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as
the system may not operate properly, possibly leading to an accident.

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Pre-collision braking

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When the pre-collision braking function is operating, a large amount of
braking force will be applied.

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If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision braking func-
tion, the pre-collision braking function operation will be canceled after
approximately 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.

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The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain operations are
performed by the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being depressed
strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine
that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly prevent the pre-colli-
sion braking function from operating.

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In some situations, while the pre-collision braking function is operating,
operation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is
depressed strongly or the steering wheel is turned and the system deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive action.

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If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the
driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of
the pre-collision braking function.

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WARNING

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When to disable the pre-collision system
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

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When the vehicle is being towed

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When your vehicle is towing another vehicle

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When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation

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When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely

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When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer

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When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to
an accident or other reasons

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If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

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When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road

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When the tires are not properly inflated

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When the tires are very worn

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When tires of a size other than specified are installed

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When tire chains are installed

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When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used

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If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or cam-
era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle

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Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on the
multi-information display as following:

The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.

Press “

<” or “>” of meter control switches and select 

.

Press “

∧” or “∨” of meter control switches and select “PCS”, and

press .

Press “

∧” or “∨” of meter control switches and select “PCS”, and

press 

 to select the desired setting (on/off).

If the system is disabled, the
PCS warning light will turn on
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information
display.

Changing settings of the pre-collision system

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Changing the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on the multi-infor-
mation display as following:

The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is
turned off.

Press “

<” or “>” of meter control switches and select 

.

Press “

∧” or “∨” of meter control switches and select “PCS”, and

press .

Press “

∧” or “∨” of meter control switches and select “Sensitivity”,

and press 

 to select the desired setting.

Far

The warning will begin to
operate earlier than with the
default timing.

Middle

This is the default setting.

Near

The warning will begin to
operate later than with the
default timing.

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