Toyota 4Runner (2021 year). Manual in english - part 4

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WARNING

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Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.

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Do  not  exceed  the  trailer  hitch  assembly  weight,  gross  vehicle  weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

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Do not use cruise control when towing.

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Slow  down  and  downshift  before  descending  steep  or  long  downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.

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Vehicle-trailer  instability  is  more  likely  on  steep  long  downhills.  Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not  make  sudden  downshifts  when  descending  steep  or  long  downhill
grades.  Avoid  holding  the  brake  pedal  down  too  long  or  applying  the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.

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Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the
hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of
towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight
rating  of  the  particular  hitch  assembly  and  never  exceed  the  maximum
weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight
rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting
in death or serious personal injuries.

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When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.

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If  the  gross  trailer  weight  exceeds  unbraked  TWR,  trailer  brakes  are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.

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Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.

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Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

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NOTICE

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When installing a trailer hitch

Use  only  the  position  recommended  by  your Toyota  dealer.  Do  not  install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

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Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage
your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home. 

NOTICE

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To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

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4-2. Driving procedures

Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.

“LOCK”

The  steering  wheel  is  locked  and
the key can be removed. (The key
can  be  removed  only  when  the
shift lever is in P.)

“ACC”

Some  electrical  components  such
as the audio system can be used.

“ON”

All electrical components can be used.

“START”

For starting the engine.

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 

smart key system)

Starting the engine

Changing the engine switch positions

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Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

Shift the shift lever to P. 

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If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (



P. 76)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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When the steering lock cannot be released

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Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.

Push in the key and turn to the “LOCK”
position.

When  starting  the  engine,  the  engine
switch  may  seem  stuck  in  the  “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing  the  steering  wheel  slightly  left  and
right.

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WARNING

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When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution when driving

Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.

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When starting the engine

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Do  not  crank  the  engine  for  more  than  30  seconds  at  a  time. This  may
overheat the starter and wiring systems.

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.

 and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. 

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,
one  short,  firm  press  is  enough.  It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue  depressing  the  brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The  engine  can  be  started  from
any engine switch mode.

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 

smart key system)

Performing  the  following  operations  when  carrying  the  elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.

Starting the engine

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Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (



P. 224), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the meter.

Modes  can  be  changed  by  pressing  the  engine  switch  with  brake
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off

*

The  emergency  flashers  can  be
used.

ACCESSORY mode

Some  electrical  components  such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY”  will  be  displayed
on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All  electrical  components  can  be
used.
“IGNITION  ON”  will  be  displayed
on the multi-information display.

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: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

Stopping the engine

Changing engine switch modes

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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the  engine  switch  will  not  be  turned  off  but  instead  be  turned  to
ACCESSORY  mode.  Perform  the  following  procedure  to  turn  the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check  that  “Turn Power  Off”  is  displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine switch once.
Check  that  “Turn  Power  Off”  on  the  multi-information  display  is
turned off.

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Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION  ON  mode  (the  engine  is  not  running)  for  more  than  an  hour  with  the
shift  lever  in  P,  the  engine  switch  will  automatically  turn  off.  However,  this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.

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Automatic engine shut off feature

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The  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  feature  that  automatically  shuts  off  the
engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended
period.

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The  engine  will  automatically  shut  off  after  approximately  1  hour  if  it  has
been left running while the shift lever is in P.

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The  timer  for  the  automatic  engine  shut  off  feature  will  reset  if  the  brake
pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.

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After  the  vehicle  is  parked,  if  the  door  is  locked  with  the  door  lock  switch
(



P. 113) from the inside or the mechanical key (



P. 507) from the outside,

the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto-
matic  engine  shut  off  feature  will  be  re-enabled  if  the  driver’s  door  is
opened.

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Electronic key battery depletion



P. 106

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Conditions affecting operation



P. 122

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Notes for the entry function

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P. 123

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P

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If the engine does not start

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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (



P. 76) 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.

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Steering lock

After  turning  the  engine  switch  off  and  opening  and  closing  the  doors,  the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

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When the steering lock cannot be released

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Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.

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When a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-
played on the multi-information display

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

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If the electronic key battery is depleted



P. 443

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Operation of the engine switch

If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.

When  the  steering  lock  cannot  be
released,  “Push  the  engine  switch  while
turning the steering wheel in either direc-
tion”  will  be  displayed  on  the  multi-infor-
mation display. 
Press the engine switch shortly and firmly
while  turning  the  steering  wheel  left  and
right.

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When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering  lock  in  this  circumstance  may  lead  to  an  accident,  resulting  in
death or serious injury.

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Stopping the engine in an emergency

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If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press  and  hold  the  engine  switch  for  more  than  2  seconds,  or  press  it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. (



P. 463)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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If  the  engine  switch  is  operated  while  the  vehicle  is  running,  a  warning
message  will  be  shown  on  the  multi-information  display  and  a  buzzer
sounds.

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When parking

Exhaust gases  include harmful  carbon  monoxide  (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  exhaust  gases  to  enter  the  vehicle  and  may
lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.

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If  the  vehicle  is  in  a  poorly  ventilated  area  or  a  closed  area,  such  as  a
garage, stop the engine.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a
situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

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To prevent battery discharge

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Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.

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If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information
display,  the  engine  switch  is  not  off.  Exit  the  vehicle  after  turning  the
engine switch off.

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Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

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When starting the engine

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such  as  the  switch  sticking  slightly,  there  may  be  a  malfunction.  Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Vehicles without a smart key system

While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When  shifting  the  shift  lever  between  P  and  D,  make  sure  that  the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.

When  shifting  the  shift  lever  between  P  and  D,  make  sure  that  the
vehicle is completely stopped. 

Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D

position for normal driving.

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: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible

gear  ranges,  controls  engine  braking  forces,  and  prevents  unnecessary
upshifting

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-
ated as follows:

Upshifting
Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “4” according to
vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to “3” if AI-
SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position. 
(

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P. 220)

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Shift ranges and their functions

You can choose from 5 levels of engine braking force.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

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S

S mode driving

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Changing shift ranges in S mode

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S mode

When the shift range is “3” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to “5”.

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AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT  automatically  selects  the  optimal  gear  according  to  driver  perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT  automatically  operates  when  the  shift  lever  is  in  the  D  position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func-
tion.)
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal. This
does not indicate a malfunction.

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When driving with Dynamic radar cruise control system

Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to “3”.
(



P. 272)

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Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)



P. 177

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Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed. 
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position. 
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch is off.
Depress the brake pedal.

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If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)

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Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes  be  restricted.  In  some  circumstances,  downshifting  may  not  be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.) 

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.

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WARNING

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

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To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out  of  P,  the  vehicle  may  suddenly  start,  possibly  leading  to  an  accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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The lever will return to its original position after operation.

Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)

The  right  hand  signals  will  flash
until you release the lever.

Lane  change  to  the  left  (push
and hold the lever partway)

The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.

Left turn

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Turn signals can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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To  set  the  parking  brake,  fully
depress  the  parking  brake  pedal
with  your  left  foot  while  depress-
ing the brake pedal with your right
foot.
(Depressing  the  pedal  again
releases the parking brake.)

■

Parking the vehicle



P. 176

■

Usage in winter time



P. 330

Parking brake

U.S.A. Canada

NOTICE

■

Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating,  which  may  affect  braking  performance  and  increase  brake
wear.

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Operating the 

 switch turns on the lights as follows:



Type A

The  daytime  running
lights turn on. (



P. 228)

The  side  marker,  park-
ing,  tail,  license  plate,
instrument  panel  lights,
and  daytime  running
lights (



P. 228) turn on.

The  headlights  and  all
the  lights  listed  above
(except  daytime  running
lights) turn on.
The  daytime  running
lights turn off.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. 

Operating instructions

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2

3

4

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

Type B

The  headlights,  parking
lights,  daytime  running
lights  (



P.  228)  and  so

on  turn  on  and  off  auto-
matically 

(when 

the

engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode).
The  side  marker,  park-
ing,  tail,  license  plate,
instrument  panel  lights,
and  daytime  running
lights (



P. 228) turn on.

The  headlights  and  all
the  lights  listed  above
(except  daytime  running
lights) turn on.
The  daytime  running
lights turn off.

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

Type C

The  headlights,  parking
lights,  daytime  running
lights  (



P.  228)  and  so

on  turn  on  and  off  auto-
matically 

(when 

the

engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode).
The  side  marker,  park-
ing,  tail,  license  plate,
instrument  panel  lights,
and  daytime  running
lights (



P. 228) turn on.

The  headlights  and  all
the  lights  listed  above
turn on.

With  the  headlights  on,  push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams. 

Pull  the  lever  toward  you  to  the
center  position  to  turn  the  high
beams off.

Pull  the  lever  toward  you  and
release  it  to  flash  the  high
beams once. 

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

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2

3

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■

Daytime running light system

●

Vehicles  with  a  headlight  high  beam/daytime  running  lights:  The  daytime
running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlight high beam
and illuminate dimmer than the headlight high beam.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the  daytime  running  lights  turn  on  automatically  when  all  of  the  following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

, 

 (type A only), 

*

 (type B

and C) position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the park-
ing brake is set again.
Type A  and  B:  Daytime  running  lights  can  be  turned  off  by  operating  the
switch.

●

Compared  to  turning  on  the  headlights,  the  daytime  running  light  system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.

■

Headlight control sensor (if equipped)

The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that  blocks  the  sensor  is  affixed  to  the
windshield. 
Doing  so  interferes  with  the  sensor
detecting  the  level  of  ambient  light  and
may  cause  the  automatic  headlight  sys-
tem to malfunction. 

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■

Automatic light off system (if equipped)



Vehicles without a smart key system

●

When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if 

 on the

key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine  switch  is  turned  to  the  “ACC”  or  “LOCK”  position  and  the  driver’s
door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the lights off and then back to 

 or 

. 



Vehicles with a smart key system

●

When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds  after  a  door  is  opened  and  closed  if  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if 
on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off and then back to 

 or 

. 

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P. 545)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do  not  leave  the  lights  on  longer  than  necessary  when  the  engine  is  not
running.

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Push  the  lever  away  from  you
with the headlight switch in the

 or 

 position.

Press  the  Automatic  High
Beam switch.

The Automatic  High  Beam  indica-
tor  will  come  on  when  the  system
is operating.

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam uses a camera sensor located behind
the upper portion of the windshield to assess the brightness of
the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatically
turns the high beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking
care  to  observe  your  surroundings  and  turning  the  high  beams  on  or  off
manually if necessary.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam

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■

Switching to low beam

Pull  the  lever  to  the  original
position.

The Automatic  High  Beam  indi-
cator will turn off.
Push the lever away from you to
activate  the  Automatic  High
Beam system again.

■

Switching to high beam

Press  the  Automatic  High
Beam switch.

The Automatic  High  Beam  indi-
cator  will  turn  off  and  the  high
beam indicator will turn on.
Press  the switch to  activate the
Automatic  High  Beam  system
again.

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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■

Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically

●

When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned
on automatically (after approximately 1 second):
• The vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams will turn off automat-
ically:
• The vehicle speed is below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

■

Camera sensor detection information

●

The high beams may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:
• When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead cannot be detected due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a faraway lane on a wide road
• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on

●

The high beams may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without its headlights turned on is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
and other reflective objects may cause the high beams to change to the low
beams, or the low beams to remain on.

●

The  following  factors  may  affect  the  amount  of  time  taken  for  the  high
beams to turn on or off:
• The  brightness  of  the  headlights,  fog  lights,  and  tail  lights  of  vehicles

ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off unexpectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be detected.

●

In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the
surrounding brightness level. This may cause the low beams to remain on
or the high beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such
a case, it is necessary to manually switch between the high and low beams.

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• When driving in inclement weather (heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms,

etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• When the windshield is cracked or damaged
• When the camera sensor is deformed or dirty
• When the temperature of the camera sensor is extremely high
• When the surrounding brightness level is equal to that of headlights, tail

lights or fog lights

• When  headlights  or  tail  lights  of  vehicles  ahead  are  turned  off,  dirty,

changing color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a preceding vehi-

cle

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or

roads  with  rough,  bumpy  or  uneven  surfaces  (such  as  stone-paved
roads, gravel roads, etc.)

• When  frequently  and  repeatedly  taking  curves  or  driving  on  a  winding

road

• When there is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a

sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is highly reflective, such as a con-

tainer on a truck

• When  the  vehicle's  headlights  are  damaged  or  dirty,  or  are  not  aimed

properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed,

etc.

• When  the  headlights  are  changed  between  the  high  beams  and  low

beams repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high beams may be flashing or dazzling

pedestrians or other drivers

■

Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

Turn the engine switch off while the following conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in 

 or 

.

• The headlight switch lever is in the high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
Within 60 seconds after  , repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the
original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times,
then leave the lever in the high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator will turn on
and off 3 times.

Automatic  High  Beam  (headlights)  may  turn  on  even  when  the  vehicle  is
stopped.

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2

3

2

4

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

Type A

Turns  the  front  fog  lights
off

Turns  the  front  fog  lights
on

Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog. 

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2

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

Type B

Turns  the  front  fog  lights
off

Turns  the  front  fog  lights
on

■

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

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2

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Operating the 

 lever operates the wipers or washer as follows:



Type A

Wiper  intervals  can  be  adjusted  for  intermittent  operation  (when

 is selected).

Intermittent windshield 
wiper operation

Low speed windshield 
wiper operation

High speed windshield 
wiper operation

Temporary operation

Wiper  intervals  can  be  adjusted  when  intermittent  operation  is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases 

the 

intermittent

windshield wiper frequency

Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

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2

3

4

5

6

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

Type B

Wiper  intervals  can  be  adjusted  for  intermittent  operation  (when

 is selected).

Intermittent windshield 
wiper operation

Low speed windshield 
wiper operation

High speed windshield 
wiper operation

Temporary operation

Wiper  intervals  can  be  adjusted  when  intermittent  operation  is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases 

the 

intermittent

windshield wiper frequency

■

 

Washer/wiper dual operation

Pulling  the  lever  operates  the
wipers and washer.
Wipers  will  automatically  oper-
ate  a  couple  of  times  after  the
washer squirts.

1

2

3

4

5

6

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■

The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

■

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

■

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. 
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Operating the 

 switch operates the rear wiper or washer as fol-

lows:



Type A

Off

Intermittent 

window

wiper operation

Normal  window  wiper
operation

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

The  wiper  will  automatically
operate  a  couple  of  times  after
the washer squirts.
(After  operating  several  times,
the  wiper  operates  one  more
time  after  a  short  delay  to  pre-
vent dripping.)

Rear window wiper and washer

Before  operating  the  rear  window  wiper  and  washer  switch,
make sure the back window is completely closed. (



P. 166)

Operating instructions

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2

3

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5

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

Type B

Off

Intermittent 

window

wiper operation

Normal  window  wiper
operation

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

Washer/wiper dual oper-
ation

The  wiper  will  automatically
operate  a  couple  of  times  after
the washer squirts.
(After  operating  several  times,
the  wiper  operates  one  more
time  after  a  short  delay  to  pre-
vent dripping.)

■

The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles  with a  smart  key  system: The engine  switch  is  in IGNITION  ON
mode.

●

The back window is completely closed.

■

Intermittent window wiper operation

●

When intermittent window wiper operation mode is selected, the wiper will
operate a couple of times and then switch to intermittent operation.

●

During  intermittent  operation,  the  wiper  stops  temporarily  at  the  reversing
position.

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2

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■

When the rear window wiper and washer switch is turned off

The rear wiper will stop operation, and return to the retracted position after
approximately 3 seconds.
However, if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehi-
cles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off (vehicles with a smart key system) while the rear
wiper is operating, the rear wiper will stop at that position and will not return to
the retracted position.

■

If no washer fluid sprays

Check  that  the  washer  nozzle  is  not  blocked  if  there  is  washer  fluid  in  the
washer fluid reservoir.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed. 
(Customizable features 



P. 545)

NOTICE

■

When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.

■

When the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.

■

When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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4-4. Refueling

●

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.

●

Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P. 530

■

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.

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate erroneously if refueling is per-
formed repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: 

Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

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

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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.

■

When refueling

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

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

●

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

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

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

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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.

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.

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

■

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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PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P. 254

◆

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)



P. 264

◆

Automatic High Beam



P. 230

◆

Dynamic radar cruise control



P. 272

Toyota Safety Sense P

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

Driving assist system

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

Radar sensor
Front camera

Sensors

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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.

●

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

●

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  subjected to  a
strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar sensor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar sensor must be recalibrated. Contact your
Toyota dealer for details.
• When  the  radar  sensor  or  front  grille  are  removed  and  installed,  or

replaced

• When the front bumper is replaced

Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover

If  the  front  of  the  radar  sensor  or  the
front or back of the radar sensor cover
is dirty or covered with water droplets,
snow, etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar sen-
sor  cover  with  a  soft  cloth  to  avoid
damaging them.

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To avoid malfunction of the front camera

Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If  the  windshield  is  dirty  or  covered  with  an  oily  film,  water  droplets,

snow, etc., clean 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 front camera.

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

dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

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



P. 342)

●

If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield  in  front  of  the  front  camera  by  the  windshield  wipers,  replace  the
wiper insert or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recalibrated. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer for details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.

●

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

●

Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent  stickers,  etc.,  to  the  outer
side  of  the  windshield  in  front  of  the
front  camera  (shaded  area  in  the  illus-
tration).
A:  From  the  top  of  the  windshield  to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the
bottom of the front camera
B:  Approximately  7.9  in.  (20  cm)
(Approximately  4.0  in.  [10  cm]  to  the
right  and  left  from  the  center  of  the
front camera)

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WARNING

●

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

●

Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.

●

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

●

Do not disassemble the front camera.

●

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

●

Do not attach any accessories to the hood, front grille or front bumper that
may obstruct the front camera. 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 front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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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.

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

Situation

Actions

When  the  area  around  a  cam-
era  is  covered  with  dirt,  mois-
ture  (fogged  up,  covered  with
condensation,  ice,  etc.),  or
other foreign matter

Using  the  wiper  and  A/C  function,
remove  the dirt  and other  attached  mat-
ter. (



P. 342, 349)

When  the  temperature  around
the  front  camera  is  outside  of
the  operational  range,  such  as
when the vehicle is in the sun or
in  an  extremely  cold  environ-
ment

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

If a sunshade was used when the vehi-
cle was parked, depending on its type,
the  sunlight  reflected  from  the  surface
of   the sunshade may cause the tem-
perature of the front camera to become
excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such 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.

When  “Pre-Collision  System
Unavailable” is displayed.

Check whether there is attached materi-
als on the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover, and if there is, remove it.

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●

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

• Depending on the conditions in the vicinity of the vehicle, the radar may

judge  the  surrounding  environment  can  not  be  properly  recognized.  In
that case, “Pre-Collision System Unavailable” is displayed.

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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.

◆

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.

◆

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.

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and front camera
to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. When
the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision
with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to urge
the  driver  to  take  evasive  action  and  the  potential  brake  pres-
sure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the sys-
tem  determines  that  the  possibility  of  a  frontal  collision  with  a
vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are automati-
cally  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. 257)

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Limitations of the pre-collision system

●

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.

●

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. 259

• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: 



P. 261

●

Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself.
Depending  on  the  objects  used  for  testing  (dummies,  cardboard  objects
imitating  detectable  objects,  etc.),  the  system  may  not  operate  properly,
possibly leading to an accident.

■

Pre-collision braking

●

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

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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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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:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

●

When your vehicle is towing another vehicle

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

When the tires are not properly inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When tires of a size other than specified are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

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

●

If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or front
camera 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 

 (



P. 96)

of the multi-information display.

The  system  is  automatically  enabled  each  time  the  engine  switch  is
turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the
engine switch is  turned to  IGNITION ON  mode  (vehicles with a  smart
key system).

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 the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on 

 (



P. 96) of

the multi-information display.

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

Far

The  warning  will  begin  to  oper-
ate  earlier  than  with  the  default
timing.

Middle

This is the default setting.

Near

The  warning  will  begin  to  oper-
ate  later  than  with  the  default
timing.

Changing settings of the pre-collision system

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Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high.
Each function is operational at the following speeds:

●

Pre-collision warning:
• Vehicle  speed  is  between  approximately  7  and  110  mph  (10  and  180

km/h).  (For  detecting  a  pedestrian,  vehicle  speed  is  between  approxi-
mately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  pedestrian

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

●

Pre-collision brake assist: 
• Vehicle  speed  is  between  approximately  20  and  110  mph  (30  and  180

km/h).  (For  detecting  a  pedestrian,  vehicle  speed  is  between  approxi-
mately 20 and 50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)

• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  pedestrian

ahead is approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.

●

Pre-collision braking:
• Vehicle  speed  is  between  approximately  7  and  110  mph  (10  and  180

km/h).  (For  detecting  a  pedestrian,  vehicle  speed  is  between  approxi-
mately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  pedestrian

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

The system may not operate in the following situations:

●

If a 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

●

If  VSC  is  disabled  (only  the  pre-collision  warning  function  will  be  opera-
tional)

●

If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator is illuminated (only the pre-colli-
sion warning function will be operational)

■

Pedestrian detection function

The pre-collision system detects pedestri-
ans based on the size, profile, and motion
of  a  detected  object.  However,  a  pedes-
trian  may  not  be  detected  depending  on
the  surrounding  brightness  and  the
motion,  posture,  and  angle  of  the
detected  object,  preventing  the  system
from operating properly. (



P. 263)

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Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-
ating, 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 pos-
sibility of a collision

●

In  some  situations  such  as  the  following,  the  system  may  determine  that
there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate.
• When passing a vehicle or pedestrian
• When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle
• When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes

• When rapidly closing on a vehicle ahead
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-

face is uneven or undulating

• When  approaching  objects  on  the  roadside,  such  as  guardrails,  utility

poles, trees, or walls

• When overtaking a preceding vehicle

that is making a left/right turn

• When passing a vehicle in an oncom-

ing  lane  that  is  stopped  to  make  a
right/left turn

• When driving on a road where relative

location  to  vehicle  ahead  in  an  adja-
cent lane may change, such as on a
winding road

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• When driving on a narrow path surrounded 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 on the road surface or roadside

• When rapidly closing on an electric toll gate barrier, parking area barrier,

or other barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

• When  there  is  a  vehicle,  pedestrian,

or  object  by  the  roadside  at  the
entrance of a curve

• When 

a 

crossing 

pedestrian

approaches very close to the vehicle

• When passing through a place with a

low structure above the road (low ceil-
ing, traffic sign, etc.)

• When  passing  under  an  object  (bill-

board, etc.) at the top of an uphill road

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• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be mis-

taken for a vehicle or pedestrian

• 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  electrical  noise  may  be
present

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by
the  radar  sensor  and  front  camera,  preventing  the  system  from  operating
properly:
• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle
• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicycle
• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck

• 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 the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle

• When  driving  through  or  under

objects  that  may  contact  the  vehicle,
such as thick grass, tree branches, or
a banner

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

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• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,

acceleration or deceleration)

• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle

• When  driving  in  inclement  weather  such  as  heavy  rain,  fog,  snow  or  a

sandstorm

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel

• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming

traffic, shines directly into the front camera

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

• When  a  vehicle  ahead  is  not  directly

in front of your vehicle

• If the front of  the vehicle  is  raised  or

lowered

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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

●

Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar
sensor and front camera, 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 VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (

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P. 322, 323), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-col-

lision braking functions are also disabled.

●

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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When driving on roads with white (yellow) lines, this function alerts the
driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane.
The  LDA  system  recognizes  visi-
ble  white  (yellow)  lines  with  the
camera sensor on the upper por-
tion of the windshield.

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

Summary of functions

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◆

Lane departure alert function

When  the  system  determines
that  the  vehicle  might  depart
from  its  lane,  a  warning  is  dis-
played  on  the  multi-information
display and the warning buzzer
sounds to alert the driver.

When  the  warning  buzzer
sounds,  check  the  surrounding
road  situation  and  carefully
operate  the  steering  wheel  to
move  the  vehicle  back  to  the
center of the lane.

◆

Vehicle sway warning function

When the vehicle is swaying or
appears as if it may depart from
its  lane  multiple  times,  the
warning  buzzer  sounds  and  a
message  is  displayed  on  the
multi-information display to alert
the driver.

Functions included in LDA system

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WARNING

■

Before using LDA system

Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. The LDA system does not auto-
matically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be
paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full
responsibility for driving safely by paying careful attention to the surround-
ing  conditions and operating the steering wheel to  correct the  path  of  the
vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as
from driving for a long period of time. 
Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■

To avoid operating LDA system by mistake

When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.

■

Situations unsuitable for LDA system

Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

●

A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped.

●

Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mistaken  for  white  (yellow)  lines  are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.

●

White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.

●

Asphalt  repair  marks,  white  (yellow)  line  marks,  etc.  are  present  due  to
road repair.

●

Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction
work.

●

Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.

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Preventing  LDA  system  malfunctions  and  operations  performed  by
mistake

●

Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc. on the surface of the
lights.

●

Do  not  modify  the  suspension  etc.  If  the  suspension  etc.  needs  to  be
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●

If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Press  the  LDA  switch  to  turn  the
LDA system on.

The  LDA  indicator  illuminates  and
a  message  is  displayed  on  the
multi-information display.
Press the LDA switch again to turn
the LDA system off.
When the LDA system is turned on
or off, operation of the LDA system
continues  in  the  same  condition
the next time the engine is started.

Turning LDA system on

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The illustration used is intended as an example, and may differ from
the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.

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

Illuminated in green: 
LDA system is operating.
Flashing in Yellow: 
Lane  departure  alert  function  is
operating.

Lane  departure  alert  function
display
Displayed when the multi-infor-
mation  display  is  switched  to
the  driving  assist  system  infor-
mation screen.

Indications on multi-information display

1

2



Inside  of  displayed  white  lines
is white



Inside of displayed white lines
is black

Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing  white  (yellow)  lines.  When
the  vehicle  departs  from  its  lane,
the  white  line  displayed  on  the
side  the  vehicle  departs  from
flashes yellow.

Indicates  that  the  system  is  not
able  to  recognize  white  (yellow)
lines or is temporarily canceled.

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Operation conditions of each function

●

Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LDA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius

of more than approximately 492 ft. (150 m).

• No system malfunctions are detected. (

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P. 271)

●

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

• Setting for “Sway Warning” in 

 of the multi-information display is set to

“On”. (

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P. 96)

• 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. (

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P. 271)

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Temporary cancellation of functions

When the operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be tempo-
rarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, oper-
ation of the function is automatically restored. (

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P. 269)

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Lane departure alert function

The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio play-
back, etc.

■

Vehicle sway warning function

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

■

White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road

The  LDA  system  will  not  operate  for  the  side  on  which  white  (yellow)  lines
could not be recognized.

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 display.