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

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Enabling/disabling the 
pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be 
enabled/disabled on 

 

(



P.581) of the multi-informa-

tion display.

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

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

■

Changing the pre-collision 
warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing 
can be changed on 

 

(



P.581) of the multi-informa-

tion display.

The warning timing setting is 
retained when the engine switch is 
turned off. However, if the pre-colli-
sion system is disabled and 
re-enabled, the operation timing will 
return to the default setting (mid-
dle).

WARNING

●

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 dynamometer or speed-

ometer tester, or when using an 

on vehicle wheel balancer

●

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 vehicle has been in an acci-

dent 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 sen-

sor or front camera is temporar-

ily installed to the vehicle

Changing settings of the 
pre-collision system

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Early

2

Middle

This is the default setting.

3

Late

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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 detected object is high.

Each function is operational at the following speed

●

Pre-collision warning

●

Pre-collision brake assist

●

Pre-collision braking

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph 

(30 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph 

(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 20 to 50 mph 

(30 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph 

(30 to 80 km/h)

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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

●

When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning 

function will be operational)

■

Object detection function

The system detects objects based 

on their size, profile, motion, etc. 

However, an object may not be 

detected depending on the sur-

rounding brightness and the motion, 

posture, and angle of the detected 

object, preventing the system from 

operating properly. (



P.208)

The illustration shows an image of 

detectable objects.

■

Cancelation of the pre-collision 

braking

If either of the following occur while 

the pre-collision braking function is 

operating, 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 possibility of a colli-

sion

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the system may determine 

that there is a possibility of a fron-

tal collision and operate.

• When passing a detectable object, 

etc.

• When changing lanes while over-

taking a detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable 

object in an adjacent lane or on 

the roadside, such as when 

changing the course of travel or 

driving on a winding road

• When rapidly closing on a detect-

able object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the 

roadside, such as detectable 

objects, guardrails, utility poles, 

trees, or walls

• When there is a detectable object 

or other object by the roadside at 

the entrance of a curve

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

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• When there are patterns or paint 

in front of your vehicle that may be 

mistaken for a detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is 

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable 

object that is changing lanes or 

making a right/left turn

• When passing a detectable object 

in an oncoming lane that is 

stopped to make a right/left turn

• When a detectable object 

approaches very close and then 

stops before entering the path of 

your vehicle

• If the front of your vehicle is raised 

or lowered, such as when on an 

uneven or undulating road surface

• When driving on a road sur-

rounded 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 in front of 

your vehicle

• When passing under an object 

(road sign, billboard, etc.)

• When approaching an electric toll 

gate barrier, parking area barrier, 

or other barrier that opens and 

closes

• When using an automatic car 

wash

• When driving through or under 

objects that may contact your 

vehicle, such as thick grass, tree 

branches, or a banner

• When driving through steam or 

smoke

• 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 elec-

trical noise may be present

■

Situations in which the system 

may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, an object may not be 

detected by the radar sensor and 

front camera, preventing the sys-

tem from operating properly:

• When a detectable object is 

approaching your vehicle

• When your vehicle or a detectable 

object is wobbling

• If a detectable object makes an 

abrupt maneuver (such as sudden 

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swerving, acceleration or deceler-

ation)

• When your vehicle approaches a 

detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is not 

directly in front of your vehicle

• When a detectable object is near 

a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole 

cover, vehicle, steel plate on the 

road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under 

a structure

• When part of a detectable object 

is hidden by an object, such as 

large baggage, an umbrella, or 

guardrail

• When multiple detectable objects 

are close together

• If the sun or other light is shining 

directly on a detectable object

• When a detectable object is a 

shade of white and looks 

extremely bright

• When a detectable object appears 

to be nearly the same color or 

brightness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or sud-

denly emerges in front of your 

vehicle

• When the front of your vehicle is 

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a very bright light ahead, 

such as the sun or the headlights 

of oncoming traffic, shines directly 

into the front camera

• When approaching the side or 

front of a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle

• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such 

as a personal mobility vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small 

rear end, such as an unloaded 

truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low 

rear end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely 

high ground clearance

• 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 a vehicle ahead is a child sized 

bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a 

large load, a bicycle ridden by 

more than one person, or a 

uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle 

with a child seat, tandem bicycle, 

etc.)

• If a pedestrian/or the riding height 

of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than 

approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller 

than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing 

oversized clothing (a rain coat, 

long skirt, etc.), making their sil-

houette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward 

or squatting or bicyclist is bending 

forward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving 

fast

• If a pedestrian is pushing a 

stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or 

other vehicle

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a 

sandstorm

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• When driving through steam or 

smoke

• When the surrounding area is dim, 

such as at dawn or dusk, or while 

at night or in a tunnel, making a 

detectable object appear to be 

nearly the same color as its sur-

roundings

• When driving in a place where the 

surrounding brightness changes 

suddenly, such as at the entrance 

or exit of 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 front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered

• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the 

front camera

• The vehicle is being driven at 

extremely high speeds

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or front camera 

is misaligned

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, sufficient braking force 

may not be obtained, preventing 

the system from performing prop-

erly:

• 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 main-

tained (brakes or tires are exces-

sively worn, improper tire inflation 

pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven 

on a gravel road or other slippery 

surface

■

If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P.273), the 

pre-collision brake assist and 

pre-collision braking functions are 

also disabled.

●

The PCS warning light will turn on 

and “VSC Turned OFF Pre-Colli-

sion Brake System Unavailable” 

will be displayed on the 

multi-information display.

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*

: If equipped

LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist)

*

When driving on highways 
and freeways with white 
(yellow) lane lines, this 
function alerts the driver 
when the vehicle might 
depart from its lane or 
course

*

 and provides assis-

tance by operating the 
steering wheel to keep the 
vehicle in its lane or 
course

*

. Furthermore, the 

system provides steering 
assistance when dynamic 
radar cruise control with 
full-speed range is operat-
ing to keep the vehicle in its 
lane.

The LTA system recognizes 
white (yellow) lane lines or a 
course

*

 using the front cam-

era. Additionally, it detects 
preceding vehicles using 
the front camera and radar.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

WARNING

■

Before using LTA system

●

Do not rely solely upon the LTA 

system. The LTA system does 

not automatically drive the vehi-

cle 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 atten-

tion to the surrounding condi-

tions 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 care-

ful attention may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

When not using the LTA system, 

use the LTA switch to turn the 

system off.

■

Situations unsuitable for LTA 

system

In the following situations, use the 

LTA switch to turn the system off. 

Failure to do so may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

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WARNING

●

Vehicle is driven on a road sur-

face which is slippery due to 

rainy weather, fallen snow, 

freezing, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-

ered road.

●

White (yellow) lines are difficult 

to see due to rain, snow, fog, 

dust, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven in a temporary 

lane or restricted lane due to 

construction work.

●

Vehicle is driven in a construc-

tion zone.

●

A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are 

equipped.

●

When the tires have been 

excessively worn, or when the 

tire inflation pressure is low.

●

When tires of a size other than 

specified are installed.

●

Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes 

other than that highways and 

freeways.

●

During emergency towing.

■

Preventing LTA system mal-

functions and operations per-

formed by mistake

●

Do not modify the headlights or 

place stickers, etc. on the sur-

face 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.

■

Conditions in which functions 

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the 

functions may not operate prop-

erly and the vehicle may depart 

from its lane. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to 

your surroundings and operate 

the steering wheel to correct the 

path of the vehicle without relying 

solely on the functions.

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.217) and 

the preceding vehicle changes 

lanes. (Your vehicle may follow 

the preceding vehicle and also 

change lanes.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.217) and 

the preceding vehicle is sway-

ing. (Your vehicle may sway 

accordingly and depart from the 

lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.217) and 

the preceding vehicle departs 

from its lane. (Your vehicle may 

follow the preceding vehicle and 

depart from the lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.217) and 

the preceding vehicle is being 

driven extremely close to the 

left/right lane line. (Your vehicle 

may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

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WARNING

●

Vehicle is being driven around a 

sharp curve.

●

Objects or patterns that could 

be mistaken for white (yellow) 

lines are present on the side of 

the road (guardrails, reflective 

poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven where the road 

diverges, merges, etc.

●

Repair marks of asphalt, white 

(yellow) lines, etc. are present 

due to road repair.

●

There are shadows on the road 

that run parallel with, or cover, 

the white (yellow) lines.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area 

without white (yellow) lines, 

such as in front of a tollgate or 

checkpoint, or at an intersec-

tion, etc.

●

The white (yellow) lines are 

cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised 

pavement marker” or stones are 

present.

●

The white (yellow) lines cannot 

be seen or are difficult to see 

due to sand, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road 

surface that is wet due to rain, 

puddles, etc.

●

The traffic lines are yellow 

(which may be more difficult to 

recognize than lines that are 

white).

●

The white (yellow) lines cross 

over a curb, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a bright 

surface, such as concrete.

●

If the edge of the road is not 

clear or straight.

●

The vehicle is driven on a sur-

face that is bright due to 

reflected light, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area 

where the brightness changes 

suddenly, such as at the 

entrances and exits of tunnels, 

etc.

●

Light from the headlights of an 

oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. 

enters the camera.

●

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road 

which tilts left or right, or a wind-

ing road.

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Lane departure alert func-
tion

When the system determines 

that the vehicle might depart 
from its lane or course

*

, a warn-

ing is displayed on the 
multi-information display, and a 
warning buzzer will sound to 
alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer sounds, 
check the area around your vehicle 
and carefully operate the steering 
wheel to move the vehicle back to 
the center of the lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle 
might depart from its lane and that 
the possibility of a collision with an 
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent 
lane is high, the lane departure 
alert will operate even if the turn 
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Steering assist function

When the system determines 

WARNING

●

The vehicle is driven on an 

unpaved or rough road.

●

The traffic lane is excessively 

narrow or wide.

●

The vehicle is extremely tilted 

due to carrying heavy luggage 

or having improper tire pres-

sure.

●

The distance to the preceding 

vehicle is extremely short.

●

The vehicle is moving up and 

down a large amount due to 

road conditions during driving 

(poor roads or road seams).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at 

night with the headlights off or 

when a headlight is dim due to 

its lens being dirty or it being 

misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a cross-

wind.

●

The vehicle is affected by wind 

from a vehicle driven in a 

nearby lane.

●

The vehicle has just changed 

lanes or crossed an intersec-

tion.

●

Tires which differ by structure, 

manufacturer, brand or tread 

pattern are used.

●

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

●

The vehicle is being driven at 

extremely high speeds.

Functions included in LTA 
system

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that the vehicle might depart 
from its lane or course

*

, the sys-

tem provides assistance as nec-
essary by operating the steering 
wheel in small amounts for a 
short period of time to keep the 
vehicle in its lane.

If the system detects that the steer-
ing wheel has not been operated 
for a fixed amount of time or the 
steering wheel is not being firmly 
gripped, a warning is displayed on 
the multi-information display and 
the function is temporarily can-
celed.
Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle 
might depart from its lane and that 
the possibility of a collision with an 
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent 
lane is high, the steering assist 
function will operate even if the turn 
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

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

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Lane centering function

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

When dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range is not operat-
ing, the lane centering function 
does not operate.
In situations where the white (yel-
low) lane lines are difficult to see or 
are not visible, such as when in a 
traffic jam, this function will operate 
to help follow a preceding vehicle 
by monitoring the position of the 
preceding vehicle.
If the system detects that the steer-
ing wheel has not been operated 
for a fixed amount of time or the 
steering wheel is not being firmly 
gripped, a warning is displayed on 

the multi-information display and 
the function is temporarily can-
celed.

Press the LTA switch to turn the 
LTA system on.

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

Turning LTA system on

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LTA indicator

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

Operation display of steering 
wheel operation support

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information 
screen.
Indicates that steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function 

or lane centering function is operat-
ing.
Both outer sides of the lane are dis-
played: Indicates that steering 
wheel assist of the lane centering 
function is operating.
One outer side of the lane is dis-
played: Indicates that steering 
wheel assist of the steering assist 
function is operating.
Both outer sides of the lane are 
flashing: Alerts the driver that their 
input is necessary to stay in the 
center of the lane (lane centering 
function).

Lane departure alert function 
display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information 
screen.



Inside of displayed lines is 
white

Indicates that the system is rec-
ognizing white (yellow) lines or a 
course

*

. When the vehicle 

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

Indications on multi-infor-
mation display

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

Inside of displayed lines is 
black

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

*

 or is temporar-

ily canceled.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information 
screen.
Indicates that steering assist of the 
lane centering function is operating 
by monitoring the position of a pre-
ceding vehicle.
When the follow-up cruising display 
is displayed, if the preceding vehi-
cle moves, your vehicle may move 
in the same way. Always pay care-
ful attention to your surroundings 
and operate the steering wheel as 
necessary to correct the path of the 
vehicle and ensure safety.

■

Operation conditions of each 

function

●

Lane departure alert function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 

mph (50 km/h) or more.

*1

• System recognizes white (yellow) 

lane lines or a course

*2

. (When a 

white [yellow] line or course

*2

 is 

recognized on only one side, the 

system will operate only for the 

recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

(Vehicle with BSM: Except when 

another vehicle is in the lane on 

the side where the turn signal was 

operated)

• Vehicle is not being driven around 

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.220)

*1

:The function operates even if the 

vehicle speed is less than 
approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) 
when the lane centering function 
is operating.

*2

:Boundary between asphalt and 

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

●

Steering assist function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met in 
addition to the operation conditions 
for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in 

 

of the multi-information display is 

set to “ON”. (



P.581)

• Vehicle is not accelerated or 

decelerated by a fixed amount or 

more.

• Steering wheel is not operated 

with a steering force level suitable 

for changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are 

not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning 

is not displayed. (



P.220)

●

Vehicle sway warning function

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the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in 

 

of the multi-information display is 

set to “ON”. (



P.581)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.220)

●

Lane centering function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.

• Setting for “Steering Assist” and 

“Lane Center” in 

 of the 

multi-information display are set to 

“ON”. (



P.581)

• This function recognizes white 

(yellow) lane lines or the position 

of a preceding vehicle (except 

when the preceding vehicle is 

small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range is operating 

in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is not being driven around 

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.220)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or 

decelerate by a fixed amount or 

more.

• Steering wheel is not operated 

with a steering force level suitable 

for changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are 

not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning 

is not displayed. (



P.220)

• The vehicle is being driven in the 

center of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not 

operating.

■

Temporary cancelation of func-

tions

●

When operation conditions are no 

longer met, a function may be 

temporarily canceled. However, 

when the operation conditions are 

met again, operation of the func-

tion is automatically restored. 

(



P.218)

●

If the operation conditions 

(



P.216) are no longer met while 

the lane centering function is 

operating, the buzzer may sound 

to indicate that the function has 

been temporarily canceled.

■

Steering assist function/lane 

centering function

●

Depending on the vehicle speed, 

lane departure situation, road con-

ditions, etc., the driver may not 

feel the function is operating or 

the function may not operate at 

all.

●

The steering control of the func-

tion is overridden by the driver’s 

steering wheel operation.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the steering assist function.

■

Lane departure alert function

●

The warning buzzer may be diffi-

cult to hear due to external noise, 

audio playback, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

*

 is not 

clear or straight, the lane depar-

ture alert function may not oper-

ate.

●

Vehicle with BSM: It may not be 

possible for the system to deter-

mine if there is a danger of a colli-

sion with a vehicle in an adjacent 

lane.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the lane departure alert 

function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

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Hands off steering wheel warn-

ing

In the following situations, a warning 

message urging the driver to hold 

the steering wheel and the symbol 

shown in the illustration are dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play to warn the driver. The warning 

stops when the system determines 

that the driver holds the steering 

wheel. Always keep your hands on 

the steering wheel when using this 

system, regardless of warnings.

●

When the system determines that 

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the 

system is operating

If the driver continues to keep their 

hands off of the steering wheel, the 

buzzer sounds, the driver is warned 

and the function is temporarily can-

celed. This warning also operates in 

the same way when the driver con-

tinuously operates the steering 

wheel only a small amount.

●

When the system determines that 

the vehicle may not turn and 

instead depart from its lane while 

driving around a curve

Depending on the vehicle condition 

and road conditions, the warning 

may not operate. Also, if the system 

determines that the vehicle is driv-

ing around a curve, warnings will 

occur earlier than during 

straight-lane driving.

●

When the system determines that 

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the 

steering wheel assist of the steer-

ing assist function is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their 

hands off of the steering wheel and 

the steering wheel assist is operat-

ing, the buzzer sounds and the 

driver is warned. Each time the 

buzzer sounds, the continuing time 

of the buzzer becomes longer.

■

Vehicle sway warning function

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 dis-

play.

Depending on the vehicle and road 

conditions, the warning may not 

operate.

■

Warning message

If the following warning message is 

displayed on the multi-information 

display and the LTA indicator illumi-

nates in orange, follow the appropri-

ate troubleshooting procedure. Also, 

if a different warning message is 

displayed, follow the instructions 

displayed on the screen.

●

“LTA Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer”

The system may not be operating 

properly. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer.

●

“LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled 

due to a malfunction in a sensor 

other than the front camera. Turn 

the LTA system off, wait for a little 

while, and then turn the LTA system 

back on.

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●

“LTA Unavailable at Current 

Speed”

The function cannot be used as the 

vehicle speed exceeds the LTA 

operation range. Drive slower.

■

Customization

Function settings can be changed. 

(



P.581)

*

: If equipped

LDA (Lane Departure 

Alert with steering 

control)

*

When driving on highways 
and freeways with white 
(yellow) lane lines, this 
function alerts the driver 
when the vehicle might 
depart from its lane or 
course

*

 and provides assis-

tance by operating the 
steering wheel to keep the 
vehicle in its lane or 
course

*

.

The LDA system recog-
nizes white (yellow) lane 
lines or a course

*

 using the 

front camera. Additionally, it 
detects preceding vehicles 
using the front camera and 
radar.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

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WARNING

■

Before using LDA system

●

Do not rely solely upon the LDA 

system. The LDA system does 

not automatically drive the vehi-

cle 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 atten-

tion to the surrounding condi-

tions 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 care-

ful attention may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

When not using the LDA sys-

tem, use the LDA switch to turn 

the system off.

■

Situations unsuitable for LDA 

system

In the following situations, use the 

LDA switch to turn the system off. 

Failure to do so may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Vehicle is driven on a road sur-

face which is slippery due to 

rainy weather, fallen snow, 

freezing, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-

ered road.

●

White (yellow) lines are difficult 

to see due to rain, snow, fog, 

dust, etc.

●

A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are 

equipped.

●

When the tires have been 

excessively worn, or when the 

tire inflation pressure is low.

●

When tires of a size other than 

specified are installed.

●

Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes 

other than that highways and 

freeways.

●

During emergency towing.

■

Preventing LDA system mal-

functions and operations per-

formed by mistake

●

Do not modify the headlights or 

place stickers, etc. on the sur-

face 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.

■

Conditions in which functions 

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the 

functions may not operate prop-

erly and the vehicle may depart 

from its lane. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to 

your surroundings and operate 

the steering wheel to correct the 

path of the vehicle without relying 

solely on the functions.

●

Vehicle is being driven around a 

sharp curve.

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WARNING

●

Objects or patterns that could 

be mistaken for white (yellow) 

lines are present on the side of 

the road (guardrails, reflective 

poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven where the road 

diverges, merges, etc.

●

Repair marks of asphalt, white 

(yellow) lines, etc. are present 

due to road repair.

●

There are shadows on the road 

that run parallel with, or cover, 

the white (yellow) lines.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area 

without white (yellow) lines, 

such as in front of a tollgate or 

checkpoint, or at an intersec-

tion, etc.

●

The white (yellow) lines are 

cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised 

pavement marker” or stones are 

present.

●

The white (yellow) lines cannot 

be seen or are difficult to see 

due to sand, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road 

surface that is wet due to rain, 

puddles, etc.

●

The traffic lines are yellow 

(which may be more difficult to 

recognize than lines that are 

white).

●

The white (yellow) lines cross 

over a curb, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a bright 

surface, such as concrete.

●

If the edge of the road is not 

clear or straight.

●

The vehicle is driven on a sur-

face that is bright due to 

reflected light, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area 

where the brightness changes 

suddenly, such as at the 

entrances and exits of tunnels, 

etc.

●

Light from the headlights of an 

oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. 

enters the camera.

●

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road 

which tilts left or right, or a wind-

ing road.

●

The vehicle is driven on an 

unpaved or rough road.

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Lane departure alert func-
tion

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

*

, a warn-

ing is displayed on the 
multi-information display, and a 
warning buzzer will sound to 
alert the driver.

When the warning buzzer sounds, 
check the area around your vehicle 
and carefully operate the steering 
wheel to move the vehicle back to 
the center of the lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle 
might depart from its lane and that 
the possibility of a collision with an 
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent 
lane is high, the lane departure 
alert will operate even if the turn 
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Steering assist function

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

*

, the sys-

tem provides assistance as nec-
essary by operating the steering 
wheel in small amounts for a 
short period of time to keep the 

WARNING

●

The traffic lane is excessively 

narrow or wide.

●

The vehicle is extremely tilted 

due to carrying heavy luggage 

or having improper tire pres-

sure.

●

The distance to the preceding 

vehicle is extremely short.

●

The vehicle is moving up and 

down a large amount due to 

road conditions during driving 

(poor roads or road seams).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at 

night with the headlights off or 

when a headlight is dim due to 

its lens being dirty or it being 

misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a cross-

wind.

●

The vehicle has just changed 

lanes or crossed an intersec-

tion.

●

Tires which differ by structure, 

manufacturer, brand or tread 

pattern are used.

●

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

Functions included in 
LDA system

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vehicle in its lane.

If the system detects that the steer-
ing wheel has not been operated 
for a fixed amount of time or the 
steering wheel is not being firmly 
gripped, a warning is displayed on 
the multi-information display and 
the function is temporarily can-
celed.
Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle 
might depart from its lane and that 
the possibility of a collision with an 
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent 
lane is high, the steering assist 
function will operate even if the turn 
signals are operating.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

When the vehicle is swaying 
within a lane, the warning 

buzzer will sound and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the 
multi-information display to alert 
the driver.

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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LDA indicator

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

Operation display of steering 
wheel operation support

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information 
screen.
Indicates that steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function 
is operating.

Lane departure alert function 
display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information 
screen.



Inside of displayed lines is 
white

Indicates that the system is rec-
ognizing white (yellow) lines or a 
course

*

. When the vehicle 

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



Inside of displayed lines is 
black

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

*

 or is temporar-

ily canceled.

Indications on multi-infor-
mation display

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*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Operation conditions of each 

function

●

Lane departure alert function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met.
• LDA is turned on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• System recognizes white (yellow) 

lane lines or a course

*

. (When a 

white [yellow] line or course

*

 is 

recognized on only one side, the 

system will operate only for the 

recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

(Vehicle with BSM: Except when 

another vehicle is in the lane on 

the side where the turn signal was 

operated)

• Vehicle is not being driven around 

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.228)

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

●

Steering assist function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met in 
addition to the operation conditions 
for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in 

 

of the multi-information display is 

set to “ON”. (



P.581)

• Vehicle is not accelerated or 

decelerated by a fixed amount or 

more.

• Steering wheel is not operated 

with a steering force level suitable 

for changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are 

not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning 

is not displayed. (



P.228)

●

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”. (



P.581)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.228)

■

Temporary cancelation of func-

tions

When operation conditions are no 

longer met, a function may be tem-

porarily canceled. However, when 

the operation conditions are met 

again, operation of the function is 

automatically restored. (



P.227)

■

Steering assist function

●

Depending on the vehicle speed, 

lane departure situation, road con-

ditions, etc., the driver may not 

feel the function is operating or 

the function may not operate at 

all.

●

The steering control of the func-

tion is overridden by the driver’s 

steering wheel operation.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the steering assist function.

■

Lane departure alert function

●

The warning buzzer may be diffi-

cult to hear due to external noise, 

audio playback, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

*

 is not 

clear or straight, the lane depar-

ture alert function may not oper-

ate.

●

Vehicle with BSM: It may not be 

possible for the system to deter-

mine if there is a danger of a colli-

sion with a vehicle in an adjacent 

lane.

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●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the lane departure alert 

function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Hands off steering wheel warn-

ing

In the following situations, a warning 

message urging the driver to hold 

the steering wheel and the symbol 

shown in the illustration are dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play to warn the driver. The warning 

stops when the system determines 

that the driver holds the steering 

wheel. Always keep your hands on 

the steering wheel when using this 

system, regardless of warnings.

●

When the system determines that 

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the 

system is operating

If the driver continues to keep their 

hands off of the steering wheel, the 

buzzer sounds, the driver is warned 

and the function is temporarily can-

celed. This warning also operates in 

the same way when the driver con-

tinuously operates the steering 

wheel only a small amount.

●

When the system determines that 

the vehicle may not turn and 

instead depart from its lane while 

driving around a curve

Depending on the vehicle condition 

and road conditions, the warning 

may not operate. Also, if the system 

determines that the vehicle is driv-

ing around a curve, warnings will 

occur earlier than during 

straight-lane driving.

●

When the system determines that 

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the 

steering wheel assist of the steer-

ing assist function is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their 

hands off of the steering wheel and 

the steering wheel assist is operat-

ing, the buzzer sounds and the 

driver is warned. Each time the 

buzzer sounds, the continuing time 

of the buzzer becomes longer.

■

Vehicle sway warning function

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 dis-

play.

Depending on the vehicle and road 

conditions, the warning may not 

operate.

■

Warning message

If the following warning message is 

displayed on the multi-information 

display and the LDA indicator illumi-

nates in orange, follow the appropri-

ate troubleshooting procedure. Also, 

if a different warning message is 

displayed, follow the instructions 

displayed on the screen.

●

“LDA Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer”

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The system may not be operating 

properly. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer.

●

“LDA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled 

due to a malfunction in a sensor 

other than the front camera. Turn 

the LDA system off, wait for a little 

while, and then turn the LDA system 

back on.

●

“LDA Unavailable at Current 

Speed”

The function cannot be used as the 

vehicle speed exceeds the LDA 

operation range. Drive slower.

●

“LDA Unavailable Below Approx. 

32MPH”

The LDA system cannot be used as 

the vehicle speed is less than 

approximately 32 mph (50 km/h). 

Drive the vehicle at approximately 

32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

■

Customization

Function settings can be changed. 

(



P.581)

*

: If equipped

■

Meter display

Multi-information display

Dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed 

range

*

In vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the 
vehicle automatically accel-
erates, decelerates and 
stops to match the speed 
changes of the preceding 
vehicle even if the accelera-
tor pedal is not depressed. 
In constant speed control 
mode, the vehicle runs at a 
fixed speed.

Use the dynamic radar 
cruise control with 
full-speed range on free-
ways and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode (



P.232)



Constant speed control 
mode (



P.236)

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Set speed
Indicators

■

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
switch
“+RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“-SET” switch

WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar 

cruise control with full-speed 

range

●

Driving safely is the sole 

responsibility of the driver. Do 

not rely solely on the system, 

and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

●

The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range pro-

vides driving assistance to 

reduce the driver’s burden. 

However, there are limitations to 

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions 

carefully. Do not overly rely on this 

system and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor may not be 

correctly detecting the vehicle 

ahead: 



P.238

• Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly: 



P.239

●

Set the speed appropriately 

depending on the speed limit, 

traffic flow, road conditions, 

weather conditions, etc. The 

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

●

Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of 

the preceding vehicle as 

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed 

by the driver. Therefore, the 

driver must always remain alert, 

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying 

solely on this system or assum-

ing the system ensures safety 

while driving can lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed range 

setting to off, using the cruise 

control main switch when not in 

use.

■

Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

Observe the following precau-

tions, as there are limitations to 

the assistance provided by the 

system. Failure to do so may 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

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WARNING

●

Assisting the driver to measure 

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range is only 

intended to help the driver in 

determining the following distance 

between the driver’s own vehicle 

and a designated vehicle traveling 

ahead. It is not a mechanism that 

allows careless or inattentive driv-

ing, and it is not a system that can 

assist the driver in low-visibility 

conditions.
It is still necessary for driver to 

pay close attention to the vehi-

cle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge 

proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range determines 

whether the following distance 

between the driver’s own vehicle 

and a designated vehicle traveling 

ahead is within a set range. It is 

not capable of making any other 

type of judgement. Therefore, it is 

absolutely necessary for the 

driver to remain vigilant and to 

determine whether or not there is 

a possibility of danger in any 

given situation.

●

Assisting the driver to operate 

the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range does not 

include functions which will pre-

vent or avoid collisions with vehi-

cles ahead of your vehicle. 

Therefore, if there is ever any 

possibility of danger, the driver 

must take immediate and direct 

control of the vehicle and act 

appropriately in order to ensure 

the safety of all involved.

■

Situations unsuitable for 

dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed range in 

any of the following situations. 

Doing so may result in inappropri-

ate speed control and could 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedes-

trians, cyclists, etc.

●

In heavy traffic

●

On roads with sharp bends

●

On winding roads

●

On slippery roads, such as 

those covered with rain, ice or 

snow

●

On steep downhills, or where 

there are sudden changes 

between sharp up and down 

gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the set 

speed when driving down a steep 

hill.

●

At entrances to freeways and 

highways

●

When weather conditions are 

bad enough that they may pre-

vent the sensors from detecting 

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When there is rain, snow, etc. 

on the front surface of the radar 

or front camera

●

In traffic conditions that require 

frequent repeated acceleration 

and deceleration

●

During emergency towing

●

When an approach warning 

buzzer is heard often

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

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

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

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

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically 
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is nec-
essary, 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.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is 
stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the 
“+RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will 
resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off operation is not performed, system 
control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an over-
taking lane while driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will accel-
erate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.
The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be determined 
solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side 
driver position versus right side driver position.) If the vehicle is driven to a 
region where the overtaking lane is on a different side from where the vehi-
cle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the turn signal lever 
is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the driver 
normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane is to the 
right but then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the left, the 
vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is activated).

Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower 
than the set speed

The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then 
returns to constant speed cruising.

1

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

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-

cator will come on and a message 

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Press the switch 

again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.
If the cruise control main switch is 

pressed and held for 1.5 seconds 

or more, the system turns on in 

constant speed control mode. 

(



P.236)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h]) 
and press the “-SET” switch 
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

Setting the vehicle speed 
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

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set speed.

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

1

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

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large adjustment: Press and hold 
the switch to change the speed, 
and release when the desired 
speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the set 
speed will be increased or 
decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland and 
Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 

1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 increments for 

as long as the switch is held



Except for the U.S. mainland 
and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 5 

km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

 increments for as 

long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control 
mode (



P.236), the set speed 

will be increased or decreased 
as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

:When the set speed is shown in 

“MPH”

*2

:When the set speed is shown in 

“km/h”

Pressing the switch changes the 

Adjusting the set speed

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

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vehicle-to-vehicle distance as 
follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
set automatically to long mode 
when the engine switch is turned to 
ON.
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 accor-
dance with vehicle speed. When 
the vehicle is stopped by system 
control, the vehicle stops at a 
certain vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance depending on the situa-
tion.

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

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance settings (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode)

Distance 

options

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. 

(50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. 

(40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. 

(30 m)

Resuming follow-up 
cruising when the vehicle 
has been stopped by sys-
tem control (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode)

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1

Pressing the cancel switch 
cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled 
when the brake pedal is depressed. 
(When the vehicle has been 
stopped by system control, 
depressing the brake pedal does 
not cancel the setting.)

2

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

When your vehicle is too close 
to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-
cient automatic deceleration via 
the cruise control is not possi-
ble, 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.

■

Warnings may not occur 
when

In the following instances, warn-
ings may not occur even when 
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
small.



When the speed of the pre-
ceding 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 acceler-
ator pedal

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

Canceling and resuming 
the speed control

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

Selecting constant speed 
control mode

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1

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

Immediately after the switch is 

pressed, the dynamic radar cruise 

control indicator will come on. After-

wards, it switches to the cruise con-

trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control 

mode is only possible when operat-

ing the switch with the cruise con-

trol off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h]) 
and press the “-SET” switch 
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: 



P.234

Canceling and resuming the speed 

setting: 



P.236

■

Dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range can be set 

when

●

The shift lever is in D.

●

The desired set speed can be set 

when the vehicle speed is approx-

imately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more. 

(However, when the vehicle speed 

is set while driving at below 

approximately 20 mph [30 km/h], 

the set speed will be set to 

approximately 20 mph [30 km/h].)

■

Accelerating after setting the 

vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by oper-

ating the accelerator pedal. After 

accelerating, the set speed 

resumes. However, during vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode, the vehicle speed may 

decrease below the set speed in 

order to maintain the distance to the 

preceding vehicle.

■

When the vehicle stops while 

follow-up cruising

●

Pressing the “+RES” switch while 

the vehicle ahead stops will 

resume follow-up cruising if the 

vehicle ahead starts off within 

approximately 3 seconds after the 

switch is pressed.

●

If the vehicle ahead starts off 

within 3 seconds after your vehicle 

stops, follow-up cruising will be 

resumed.

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■

Automatic cancelation of vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode is automatically canceled in 

the following situations.

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is 

turned off.

●

The sensor cannot detect cor-

rectly because it is covered in 

some way.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

●

The vehicle is stopped by system 

control on a steep incline.

●

The following are detected when 

the vehicle has been stopped by 

system control:

• The driver is not wearing a seat 

belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for 

about 3 minutes

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode is automatically canceled for 

any reasons other than the above, 

there may be a malfunction in the 

system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Automatic cancelation of con-

stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is 

automatically canceled in the follow-

ing situations:

●

Actual vehicle speed is more than 

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) 

below the set vehicle speed.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below 

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is 

turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

If constant speed control mode is 

automatically canceled for any rea-

sons other than the above, there 

may be a malfunction in the system. 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be 

heard and the brake pedal response 

may change, but these are not mal-

functions.

■

Warning messages and buzzers 

for dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion 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. 

(



P.201, 521)

■

When the sensor may not be 

correctly detecting the vehicle 

ahead

In the case of the following and 

depending on the conditions, oper-

ate the brake pedal when decelera-

tion 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 vehi-

cles, the approach warning 

(



P.236) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in the 

same lane

●

Vehicles with small rear ends 

(trailers with no load on board, 

etc.)

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●

Motorcycles traveling in the same 

lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by 

the surrounding vehicles hinders 

the detecting of the sensor

●

When your vehicle is pointing 

upwards (caused by a heavy load 

in the luggage compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an 

extremely high ground clearance

■

Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly

In the case of the following condi-

tions, operate the brake pedal (or 

accelerator 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 road curves or when the 

lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or 

your position in the lane is unsta-

ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you 

decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in 

a tunnel or on a bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is 

decreasing to the set speed after 

the vehicle accelerates by 

depressing the accelerator pedal

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: If equipped

■

Meter display

Multi-information display
Set speed
Indicators

■

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
switch
“+RES” switch
Cruise control main switch
Cancel switch
“-SET” switch

Dynamic radar cruise 

control

*

In vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the 
vehicle automatically accel-
erates and decelerates to 
match the speed changes of 
the preceding vehicle even 
if the accelerator pedal is 
not depressed. In constant 
speed control mode, the 
vehicle runs at a fixed 
speed.

Use the dynamic radar 
cruise control on freeways 
and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode (



P.242)



Constant speed control 
mode (



P.247)

System Components

WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar 

cruise control

●

Driving safely is the sole 

responsibility of the driver. Do 

not rely solely on the system, 

and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

●

The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol provides driving assistance 

to reduce the driver’s burden. 

However, there are limitations to 

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions 

carefully. Do not overly rely on this 

system and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor may not be 

correctly detecting the vehicle 

ahead: 



P.248

• Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly: 



P.249

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WARNING

●

Set the speed appropriately 

depending on the speed limit, 

traffic flow, road conditions, 

weather conditions, etc. The 

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

●

Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of 

the preceding vehicle as 

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed 

by the driver. Therefore, the 

driver must always remain alert, 

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying 

solely on this system or assum-

ing the system ensures safety 

while driving can lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise 

control setting to off, using the 

cruise control main switch when 

not in use.

■

Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

Observe the following precau-

tions, as there are limitations to 

the assistance provided by the 

system. Failure to do so may 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Assisting the driver to measure 

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 

is only intended to help the driver 

in determining the following dis-

tance between the driver’s own 

vehicle and a designated vehicle 

traveling ahead. It is not a mecha-

nism that allows careless or inat-

tentive driving, and it is not a 

system that can assist the driver 

in low-visibility conditions.
It is still necessary for driver to 

pay close attention to the vehi-

cle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge 

proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 

determines whether the following 

distance between the driver’s own 

vehicle and a designated vehicle 

traveling ahead is within a set 

range. It is not capable of making 

any other type of judgement. 

Therefore, it is absolutely neces-

sary for the driver to remain vigi-

lant and to determine whether or 

not there is a possibility of danger 

in any given situation.

●

Assisting the driver to operate 

the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control 

does not include functions which 

will prevent or avoid collisions 

with vehicles ahead of your vehi-

cle. Therefore, if there is ever any 

possibility of danger, the driver 

must take immediate and direct 

control of the vehicle and act 

appropriately in order to ensure 

the safety of all involved.

■

Situations unsuitable for 

dynamic radar cruise control

Do not use dynamic radar cruise 

control in any of the following situ-

ations. Doing so may result in 

inappropriate speed control and 

could cause an accident resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedes-

trians, cyclists, etc.

●

In heavy traffic

●

On roads with sharp bends

●

On winding roads

●

On slippery roads, such as 

those covered with rain, ice or 

snow

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

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

WARNING

●

On steep downhills, or where 

there are sudden changes 

between sharp up and down 

gradients

Vehicle speed may exceed the set 

speed when driving down a steep 

hill.

●

At entrances to freeways and 

highways

●

When weather conditions are 

bad enough that they may pre-

vent the sensors from detecting 

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When there is rain, snow, etc. 

on the front surface of the radar 

or front camera

●

In traffic conditions that require 

frequent repeated acceleration 

and deceleration

●

During emergency towing

●

When an approach warning 

buzzer is heard often

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

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

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically 
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is nec-
essary, 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.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an over-
taking lane while driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will accel-
erate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.
The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may be determined 
solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (left side 
driver position versus right side driver position.) If the vehicle is driven to a 
region where the overtaking lane is on a different side from where the vehi-
cle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the turn signal lever 
is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking lane (e.g., if the driver 
normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane is to the 
right but then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the left, the 
vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is activated).

Example of acceleration
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower 
than the set speed

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The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then 
returns to constant speed cruising.

1

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

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-

cator will come on and a message 

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Press the switch 

again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.
If the cruise control main switch is 

pressed and held for 1.5 seconds 

or more, the system turns on in 

constant speed control mode. 

(



P.247)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h]) 
and press the “-SET” switch 
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

set speed.

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

1

Increases the speed

2

Decreases the speed

Fine adjustment: Press the switch.
Large adjustment: Press and hold 
the switch to change the speed, 
and release when the desired 
speed is reached.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the set 
speed will be increased or 
decreased as follows:

Setting the vehicle speed 
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)

Adjusting the set speed

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

For the U.S. mainland and 
Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 

1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 increments for 

as long as the switch is held



Except for the U.S. mainland 
and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 5 

km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

 increments for as 

long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control 
mode (



P.247), the set speed 

will be increased or decreased 
as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

:When the set speed is shown in 

“MPH”

*2

:When the set speed is shown in 

“km/h”

Pressing the switch changes the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance as 
follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
set automatically to long mode 
when the engine switch is turned to 
ON.
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 accor-
dance with vehicle speed.

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

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance settings (vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode)

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1

Pressing the cancel switch 
cancels the speed control.

The speed control is also canceled 
when the brake pedal is depressed.

2

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 16 mph (25 km/h) or 
less.

When your vehicle is too close 
to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-

cient automatic deceleration via 
the cruise control is not possi-
ble, 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.

■

Warnings may not occur 
when

In the following instances, warn-
ings may not occur even when 
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is 
small.



When the speed of the pre-
ceding 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 acceler-
ator pedal

Distance 

options

Vehicle-to-vehicle dis-

tance

Long

Approximately 160 ft. 

(50 m)

Medium

Approximately 130 ft. 

(40 m)

Short

Approximately 100 ft. 

(30 m)

Canceling and resuming 
the speed control

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

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

1

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

Immediately after the switch is 

pressed, the dynamic radar cruise 

control indicator will come on. After-

wards, it switches to the cruise con-

trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control 

mode is only possible when operat-

ing the switch with the cruise con-

trol off.

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h]) 
and press the “-SET” switch 
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: 



P.244

Canceling and resuming the speed 

setting: 



P.246

■

Dynamic radar cruise control 

can be set when

●

Vehicles with a continuously vari-

able transmission: The shift lever 

is in D.

●

Vehicles with a manual transmis-

sion: The shift lever is in range 

2nd or higher.

●

Depending on the control mode, 

this item can be set at the follow-

ing speeds.

• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode: Approximately 20 mph 

(30 km/h) or more

• Constant speed control mode: 

Approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) 

or more

■

Accelerating after setting the 

vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate by oper-

ating the accelerator pedal. After 

accelerating, the set speed 

resumes. However, during vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode, the vehicle speed may 

decrease below the set speed in 

order to maintain the distance to the 

preceding vehicle.

Selecting constant speed 
control mode

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Shift position selection (vehi-

cles with a manual transmis-

sion)

Select a shift position according to 

the vehicle speed. If the engine 

speed is too high or too low, control 

may be automatically canceled.

■

Automatic cancelation of vehi-

cle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode is automatically canceled in 

the following situations.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below 

approximately 16 mph (25 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is 

turned off.

●

The sensor cannot detect cor-

rectly because it is covered in 

some way.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

Vehicles with a manual transmis-

sion: When the shift lever is in N 

or the clutch pedal is depressed 

for a certain amount of time or 

more.

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control 

mode is automatically canceled for 

any reasons other than the above, 

there may be a malfunction in the 

system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Automatic cancelation of con-

stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is 

automatically canceled in the follow-

ing situations:

●

Actual vehicle speed is more than 

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) 

below the set vehicle speed.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below 

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is 

turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

Vehicles with a manual transmis-

sion: When the shift lever is in N 

or the clutch pedal is depressed 

for a certain amount of time or 

more.

If constant speed control mode is 

automatically canceled for any rea-

sons other than the above, there 

may be a malfunction in the system. 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be 

heard and the brake pedal response 

may change, but these are not mal-

functions.

■

Warning messages and buzzers 

for dynamic radar cruise con-

trol

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion 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. 

(



P.201, 521)

■

When the sensor may not be 

correctly detecting the vehicle 

ahead

In the case of the following and 

depending on the conditions, oper-

ate the brake pedal when decelera-

tion 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 vehi-

cles, the approach warning 

(



P.246) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in the 

same lane

●

Vehicles with small rear ends 

(trailers with no load on board, 

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etc.)

●

Motorcycles traveling in the same 

lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by 

the surrounding vehicles hinders 

the detecting of the sensor

●

When your vehicle is pointing 

upwards (caused by a heavy load 

in the luggage compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an 

extremely high ground clearance

■

Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly

In the case of the following condi-

tions, operate the brake pedal (or 

accelerator 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 road curves or when the 

lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or 

your position in the lane is unsta-

ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you 

decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in 

a tunnel or on a bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is 

decreasing to the set speed after 

the vehicle accelerates by 

depressing the accelerator pedal

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: If equipped

When the front camera recog-
nizes a sign, the sign will be dis-
played on the multi-information 
display.



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



P.100)



When a tab other than the 
driving support system infor-
mation is selected, the follow-
ing types of road signs will be 
displayed. (



P.100)

• Speed limit sign
• Do Not Enter sign (when notifica-

tion is necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs 
are recognized, they will be dis-
played in an overlapping stack 

RSA (Road Sign 

Assist)

*

The RSA system recognizes 
specific road signs using 
the front camera to provide 
information to the driver via 
the display.

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

WARNING

■

Before using the RSA

Do not rely solely upon the RSA 

system. RSA is a system which 

supports the driver by providing 

information, but it is not a replace-

ment for a driver’s own vision and 

awareness. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to 

the traffic rules.

Indication on the 
multi-information display

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under the current speed limit sign.

The following types of road 
signs, including electronic signs 
and blinking signs, are recog-
nized.

A non-official or a recently intro-
duced traffic sign may not be recog-
nized.

In the following situations, the 
RSA system will notify the 
driver.



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



When the RSA system recog-
nizes a do not enter sign and 

determines that your vehicle 
has entered a no-entry area, 
the displayed sign will flash 
and a buzzer will sound.

Depending on the situation, a 
notification function may not 
operate properly.

■

Setting procedure

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

, then press 

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign 

display

In the following situations, a dis-

played speed limit sign and/or do 

not enter sign will stop being dis-

played automatically:

●

No sign has been recognized for a 

certain distance.

●

The road changes due to a left or 

right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and 

yield signs will stop being displayed 

automatically:

●

The system determines that your 

vehicle has passed the sign.

●

The road changes due to a left or 

right turn, etc.

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate or detect 

correctly

In the following situations, RSA 

does not operate normally and may 

not recognize signs, display the 

incorrect sign, etc. However, this 

does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The front camera is misaligned 

due to a strong impact being 

applied to the sensor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the 

Supported types of road 
signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

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windshield near the front camera.

●

In inclement weather such as 

heavy rain, fog, snow or sand 

storms.

●

Light from an oncoming vehicle, 

the sun, etc. enters the front cam-

era.

●

The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or 

bent.

●

The contrast of electronic sign is 

low.

●

All or part of the sign is hidden by 

the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

●

The sign is only visible to the front 

camera for a short amount of time.

●

The driving scene (turning, lane 

change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.

●

If a sign not appropriate for the 

currently traveled lane, but the 

sign exists directly after a freeway 

branches, or in an adjacent lane 

just before merging.

●

Stickers are attached to the rear of 

the preceding vehicle.

●

A sign resembling a system com-

patible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be 

detected and displayed (if posi-

tioned in sight of the front camera) 

while the vehicle is traveling on 

the main road.

●

Roundabout exit road speed signs 

may be detected and displayed (if 

positioned in sight of the front 

camera) while traveling on a 

roundabout.

●

The front of the vehicle is raised or 

lowered due to the carried load.

●

The surrounding brightness is not 

sufficient or changes suddenly.

●

When a sign intended for trucks, 

etc. is recognized.

●

The speed information displayed 

on the meter and on the naviga-

tion system may be different due 

to the navigation system using 

map data.

■

Speed limit sign display

If the engine switch was last turned 

off while a speed limit sign was dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play, the same sign displays again 

when the engine switch is turned to 

ON.

■

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is shown

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.581)

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: If equipped

Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor 
on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle is detected in a 
blind spot of the outside rear view 
mirrors or approaching rapidly from 
behind into a blind spot, the outside 
rear view mirror indicator on the 
detected side will illuminate. If the 
turn signal lever is operated toward 
the detected side, the outside rear 
view mirror indicator flashes.

BSM indicator

Illuminates when the Blind Spot 
Monitor is enabled

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear 

view mirror indicator may be difficult 

to see.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor 

Unavailable” is shown on the 

multi-information display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors. (



P.255) The system 

should return to normal operation 

after removing the ice, snow, mud, 

etc. from the rear bumper. Addition-

ally, the sensors may not operate 

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor)

*

The Blind Spot Monitor is a 
system that uses rear side 
radar sensors installed on 
the inner side of the rear 
bumper on the left and right 
side to assist the driver in 
confirming safety when 
changing lanes.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of 

the system

The driver is solely responsible for 

safe driving. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a sup-

plementary function which alerts 

the driver that a vehicle is in a 

blind spot of the outside rear view 

mirrors or is approaching rapidly 

from behind into a blind spot. Do 

not overly rely on the Blind Spot 

Monitor. As the function cannot 

judge if it is safe to change lanes, 

over reliance could lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.
As the system may not function 

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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normally when driving in extremely 

hot or cold environments.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

There may be a sensor malfunction 

of misaligned. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.581)

■

Certification



Except for vehicles sold in Canada



For vehicles sold in Canada

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Use the meter control switches 
to turn on/off the function.

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 

and then press 

.

WARNING

■

Handling the rear side radar 

sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are 

installed behind the left and right 

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to 

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can 

operate correctly.

●

Keep the sensors and the sur-

rounding areas on the rear 

bumper clean at all times.

If a sensor or its surrounding area 
on the rear bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with snow, the Blind Spot 
Monitor may not operate and a 
warning message (



P.253) will 

be displayed. In this situation, 
clear off the dirt or snow and drive 
the vehicle with the operation con-
ditions of the BSM function 
(



P.257) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes. If the warning 
message does not disappear, 
have the vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to 

a sensor or its surrounding area 

on the rear bumper.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area on the rear 

bumper to a strong impact.

If a sensor is moved even 

slightly off position, the system 

may malfunction and vehicles 

may not be detected correctly.

In the following situations, have 

your vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

• A sensor or its surrounding area 

is subject to a strong impact.

• If the surrounding area of a sen-

sor is scratched or dented, or 

part of them has become dis-

connected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not modify the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear 

bumper.

●

If a sensor or the rear bumper 

needs to be removed/installed 

or replaced, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Do not paint the rear bumper 

any color other than an official 

Toyota color.

Turning the Blind Spot 
Monitor on/off

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect the fol-
lowing vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of 
the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear 
view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the 
outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that 
are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

■

The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of each detection area is:

Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either side of 
the vehicle

*1

Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear 
bumper

*2

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*1

:The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side 

of the vehicle cannot be detected.

*2

:The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the 

detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing 
the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.

■

The Blind Spot Monitor is oper-

ational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-

tional when all of the following con-

ditions are met:

●

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than R.

●

The vehicle speed is greater than 

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The Blind Spot Monitor will 

detect a vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a 

vehicle present in the detection area 

in the following situations:

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-

takes your vehicle.

●

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent 

lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detec-

tion area when it changes lanes.

■

Conditions under which the 

Blind Spot Monitor will not 

detect a vehicle

The Blind Spot Monitor is not 

designed to detect the following 

types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite 

direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Following vehicles that are in the 
same lane

*

●

Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away 
from your vehicle

*

●

Vehicles which are being over-
taken rapidly by your vehicle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the 

Blind Spot Monitor may not 

function correctly

●

The Blind Spot Monitor may not 

detect vehicles correctly in the fol-

lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 

during bad weather, such as 

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 

short

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• When the difference in speed 

between your vehicle and another 

vehicle is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection 

area traveling at about the same 

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, 

a vehicle remains in the detection 

area

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 

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uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or 

when driving on the edge of a 

lane, and the vehicle in an adja-

cent lane is far away from your 

vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot 

Monitor is turned on

●

Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-

tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-

cle and/or object may increase in 

the following situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. 

that enters the detection area is 

short

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or 

when driving on the edge of a 

lane, and a vehicle traveling in a 

lane other than the adjacent lanes 

enters the detection area

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 

uneven surfaces

• When the tires are slipping or 

spinning

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 

short

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

*

: If equipped

Meter control switches

Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle approaching from 
the right or left at the rear of the 
vehicle is detected, both outside 
rear view mirror indicators will flash.

Audio system display

RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert) function

*

The RCTA function uses the 
BSM rear side radar sensors 
installed behind the rear 
bumper. This function is 
intended to assist the driver 
in checking areas that are 
not easily visible when 
backing up.

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If a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle 
is detected, the RCTA icon 
(



P.260) for the detected side will 

be displayed on the audio system 
display. This illustration shows an 
example of a vehicle approaching 
from both sides of the vehicle.

RCTA buzzer

If a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle 
is detected, a buzzer will sound. 
The buzzer also sounds for approx-
imately 1 second immediately after 
the RCTA function is turned on.

Use the meter control switches 
to enable/disable the RCTA 
function. (



P.101)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“RCTA” and then press 

.

When the RCTA function is dis-

abled, the RCTA OFF indicator 

(



P.88) illuminates. (Each time the 

engine switch is turned off then 

changed to ON, the RCTA function 

will be enabled automatically.)

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear 

view mirror indicator may be difficult 

to see.

■

Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to 

hear over loud noises, such as if the 

audio system volume is high.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert 

Unavailable” is shown on the 

multi-information display

Water, snow, mud, etc., may be 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors. (



P.255) Removing 

the water, snow, mud, etc., from the 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors to normal.
Additionally, the function may not 

function normally when used in 

extremely hot or cold environments.

■

Rear side radar sensors



P.255

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of 

the function

The driver is solely responsible for 

safe driving. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The RCTA function is only a sup-

plementary function which alerts 

the driver that a vehicle is 

approaching from the right or left 

at the rear of the vehicle. As the 

RCTA function may not function 

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary. 

Over reliance on this function may 

lead to an accident resulting 

death or serious injury.

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Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles 
approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts 
the driver of the presence of such vehicles by flashing the outside 
rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles

■

RCTA icon display

When a vehicle approaching 
from the right or left at the rear 
of the vehicle is detected, the 
following will be displayed on 
the audio system display.



Toyota parking assist moni-
tor: Vehicles are approaching 
from both sides of the vehicle

■

RCTA function detection areas

The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

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The buzzer can alert the driver 
of faster vehicles approaching 
from farther away.
Example:

■

The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

●

The engine switch is in ON.

●

The RCTA function is on.

●

The shift lever is in R.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 

approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).

●

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h) and 18 mph (28 km/h).

■

Conditions under which the 

RCTA function will not detect a 

vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed 

to detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly 

behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking 

space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot 

detect due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your 

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the 

parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Conditions under which the 

RCTA function may not function 

correctly

●

The RCTA function may not detect 

vehicles correctly in the following 

situations:

• When a sensor is misaligned due 

to a strong impact to the sensor or 

its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering a sensor or its sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 

during bad weather, such as 

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

• If a vehicle is approaching the rear 

of your vehicle rapidly

• When a towing eyelet is installed 

to the rear of the vehicle. (if 

equipped)

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

Approaching 

vehicle speed

 Approximate 

alert distance

18 mph (28 
km/h) (fast)

65 ft. (20 m)

5 mph (8 km/h) 

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the engine is 

started with the RCTA function on

• When the sensors cannot detect a 

vehicle due to obstructions

●

Instances of the RCTA function 

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle 

and/or object may increase in the 

following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

• When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

• When a towing eyelet is installed 

to the rear of the vehicle (if 

equipped)

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The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift lever is in 
R and the engine switch is in 
ON.

The rear view monitor system 
will be deactivated when the 
shift lever is shifted to any posi-
tion other than R.

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Screen description

The rear view monitor system screen will be displayed if the shift 
lever is shifted to R while the engine switch is in ON.

Rear view monitor sys-

tem



Audio

The rear view monitor sys-
tem assists the driver by 
displaying an image of the 
view behind the vehicle with 
fixed guide lines on the 
screen while backing up, for 
example while parking.

The screen illustrations 
used in this text are 
intended as examples, and 
may differ from the image 
that is actually displayed on 
the screen.



Audio Plus or Premium 
Audio

Owners of models equipped 
with a navigation/multime-
dia system should refer to 
the “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

System overview

Using the rear view monitor system

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Vehicle width extension guide line

Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight up. The 
displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.

Vehicle center guide line

This line indicates the estimated vehicle center on the ground.

Distance guide line

Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from the edge of the 
bumper.

Distance guide line

Displays a point approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (blue) from the edge of the 
bumper.

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Area displayed on screen

Corners of bumper

Rear view monitor system 
precautions

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The rear view monitor system 
displays an image of the view 
from the bumper of the rear area 
of the vehicle.
The image adjustment proce-
dure for the rear view monitor 
system screen is the same as 
the procedure for adjusting the 
screen. (



P.296)



The area displayed on the 
screen may vary according to 
vehicle orientation conditions.



Objects which are close to 
either corner of the bumper or 
under the bumper cannot be 
displayed.



The camera uses a special 
lens. The distance of the 
image that appears on the 
screen differs from the actual 
distance.



Items which are located 
higher than the camera may 
not be displayed on the moni-
tor.

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Rear view monitor system 
camera

The camera for the rear view 
monitor system is located as 

shown in the illustration.

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Using the camera

If dirt or foreign matter (such as 
water droplets, snow, mud etc.) is 
adhering to the camera, it cannot 
transmit a clear image. In this case, 
flush it with a large quantity of water 
and wipe the camera lens clean 
with a soft and wet cloth.

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Differences between the 
screen and the actual road

The distance guide lines and the 
vehicle width guide lines may 
not actually be parallel with the 
dividing lines of the parking 
space, even when they appear 
to be so. Be sure to check visu-
ally.
The distances between the vehi-
cle width guide lines and the left 
and right dividing lines of the 
parking space may not be equal, 
even when they appear to be 
so. Be sure to check visually.
The distance guide lines give a 
distance guide for flat road sur-
faces. In any of the following sit-
uations, there is a margin of 
error between the fixed guide 
lines on the screen and the 
actual distance/course on the 
road.



When the ground behind the 
vehicle slopes up sharply

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The distance guide lines will appear 
to be closer to the vehicle than the 
actual distance. Because of this, 
objects will appear to be farther 
away than they actually are. In the 
same way, there will be a margin of 
error between the guide lines and 
the actual distance/course on the 
road.



When the ground behind the 
vehicle slopes down sharply

The distance guide lines will appear 
to be further from the vehicle than 
the actual distance. Because of 
this, objects will appear to be closer 
than they actually are. In the same 
way, there will be a margin of error 
between the guide lines and the 
actual distance/course on the road.



When any part of the vehicle 
sags

A margin of error

When any part of the vehicle sags 
due to the number of passengers or 

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the distribution of the load, there is 
a margin of error between the fixed 
guide lines on the screen and the 
actual distance/course on the road.

■

When approaching 
three-dimensional objects

The distance guide lines are dis-
played according to flat surfaced 
objects (such as the road). It is 
not possible to determine the 
position of three-dimensional 
objects (such as vehicles) using 
the distance guide lines. When 
approaching a three-dimen-
sional object that extends out-
ward (such as the flatbed of a 
truck), be careful of the follow-
ing.



Vehicle width guide lines

Vehicle width guide lines

Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. In 

the case shown below, the truck 
appears to be outside of the vehicle 
width guide lines and the vehicle 
does not look as if it hits the truck. 
However, the rear body of the truck 
may actually cross over the vehicle 
width guide lines. In reality if you 
back up as guided by the vehicle 
width guide lines, the vehicle may 
hit the truck.



Distance guide lines

Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. On 
the screen, it appears that a truck is 
parking at point 

. However, in 

reality if you back up to point 

, 

you will hit the truck. On the screen, 
it appears that 

 is closest and 

 

is farthest away. However, in reality, 
the distance to 

 and 

 is the 

same, and 

 is farther than 

 

and 

.

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If you notice any symptoms

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause 
and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Things you should know

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is difficult to 
see



The vehicle is in a dark 
area



The temperature 
around the lens is 
either high or low



The outside tempera-
ture is low



There are water drop-
lets on the camera



It is raining or humid



Foreign matter (mud 
etc.) is adhering to the 
camera



Sunlight or headlights 
are shining directly 
into the camera



The vehicle is under 
fluorescent lights, 
sodium lights, mer-
cury lights etc.

If this happens due to 
these causes, it does 
not indicate a malfunc-
tion. Back up while visu-
ally checking the 
vehicle’s surroundings. 
(Use the monitor again 
once conditions have 
been improved.) The 
procedure for adjusting 
the picture quality of the 
rear view monitor sys-
tem is the same as the 
procedure for adjusting 
the screen. (



P.296)

The image is blurry

Dirt or foreign matter 
(such as water droplets, 
snow, mud etc.) is 
adhering to the camera.

Flush the camera with a 
large quantity of water 
and wipe the camera 
lens clean with a soft 
and wet cloth.

The image is out of 
alignment

The camera or sur-
rounding area has 
received a strong 
impact.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.