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This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles
up to approximately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current
vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit-
able following distance from the vehicle ahead.

Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long
downhill slopes.

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance switch.

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 suffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.

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.

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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Press the cruise control main
switch to activate the cruise
control.

Radar  cruise  control  indicator  will
come  on  and  a  message  will  be
displayed  on  the  multi-information
display.
Press  the  switch  again  to  deacti-
vate the cruise control.
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. (

P. 294)

Accelerate  or  decelerate,  with
accelerator  pedal  operation,  to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above  approximately  30  mph
[50  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.

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

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

Increases the speed
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 control mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:



For U.S.A

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

each time

the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

or 1 km/h

(0.6 mph)

increments for as long as the switch is held



For Canada

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

each time

the switch is pressed
Large adjustment: Increases or decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h)

or 5 km/h

(3.1 mph)

increments for as long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control mode (

P. 294), the set speed will be

increased or decreased as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

each time

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

: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

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

Adjusting the set speed

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Pressing the switch changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-
lows:

Long
Medium
Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
set automatically to long mode
when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be
displayed.

Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown
correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.

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

Preceding

vehicle mark

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. (50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. (40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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Pressing the cancel switch can-
cels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled
when

the

brake

pedal

depressed.

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

However, cruise control does not resume when the vehicle speed is
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

When your vehicle is too close to
a  vehicle  ahead,  and  sufficient
automatic  deceleration  via  the
cruise  control  is  not  possible,  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.

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Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, warnings may not occur even when the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is small.
● When the speed of the preceding 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 accelerator pedal

Canceling and resuming the speed control

Approach warning (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

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When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main-
tain a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
does not function correctly due to a dirty radar sensor, etc.

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

Immediately  after  the  switch  is
pressed,  the  radar  cruise  control
indicator will come on. Afterwards,
it  switches  to  the  cruise  control
indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operating
the switch with the cruise control off.

Accelerate  or  decelerate,  with
accelerator  pedal  operation,  to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above  approximately  25  mph
[40  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. 291

Canceling and resuming the speed setting:

P. 293

Selecting constant speed control mode

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Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when

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The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.

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Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift switch.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)

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Vehicle speed is at or above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

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Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-
ating, 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 preceding vehicle.

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When the vehicle stops while follow-up cruising

●

Pressing the “+ RES” switch while the vehicle ahead stops will resume fol-
low-up cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off within approximately 3 sec-
onds after the switch is pressed.

●

If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 seconds after your vehicle stops, fol-
low-up cruising will be resumed.

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Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the fol-
lowing situations:

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Actual vehicle speed falls at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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VSC is activated.

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TRAC is activated for a period of time.

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When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

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The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

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

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Automatic cancelation of constant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:

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Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set vehicle speed.

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Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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VSC is activated.

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TRAC is activated for a period of time.

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When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.

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Pre-collision braking is activated.

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

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Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode, a brake system operation sound may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Warning messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction 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.

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When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, operate the
brake pedal when deceleration 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 vehicles, the
approach warning (

P. 293) may not be activated.

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Vehicles that cut in suddenly

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Vehicles traveling at low speeds

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Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

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Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board, etc.)

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Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
detecting of the sensor

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When your vehicle is pointing upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an extremely
high ground clearance

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Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or accelera-
tor 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 vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road surrounded by a structure, such as in a tunnel or on
a bridge

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While the vehicle speed is decreasing to the set speed after the vehicle
accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal

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When the road curves or when the
lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or your
position in the lane is unstable

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Meter display

Set speed
Indicators

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Operation switches

“+ RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“- SET” switch

Cruise control



: If equipped

Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depress-
ing the accelerator pedal.

System Components

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Press the cruise control main
switch to activate the cruise
control.

Cruise control indicator will be dis-
played.
Press the switch again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and press the “- SET” switch to
set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will
be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the switch is released becomes the
set speed.

Setting the vehicle speed

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

Increases the speed
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.

The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:

• When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the
switch is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased contin-
ually until the switch is released.

• When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h (0.6 mph) each time the
switch is operated
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased contin-
ually until the switch is released.

Pressing the cancel switch can-
cels the constant speed control.

The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied.

Pressing the “+ RES” switch
resumes the constant speed
control.

Resuming is available when the
vehicle speed is more than approx-
imately 25 mph (40 km/h).

Adjusting the set speed

Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

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Cruise control can be set when

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The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.

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Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

●

The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.

●

Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pressing the
“- SET” switch to set the new speed.

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Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

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Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

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TRAC is activated for a period of time.

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If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the cruise control main switch once to deactivate the system, and then
press the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

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To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the cruise control main switch when not in
use.

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Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.

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In heavy traffic

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On roads with sharp bends

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On winding roads

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On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow

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On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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During emergency towing

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

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

◆

Brake assist

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

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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

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

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Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)

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

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Secondary Collision Brake (if equipped)

When the airbag sensor detects a collision, the brakes and stop
lights are automatically controlled to reduce the vehicle speed and
that helps reduce the possibility of further damage due to a second-
ary collision

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TRAC

(Traction Control)

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

◆

Hill-start assist control

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

Driving assist systems

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

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