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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.276

Canceling and resuming the speed 

setting: 



P.278

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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.

■

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 

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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.

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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.

●

The parking brake is operated.

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.

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Situations in which the curve 

speed reduction function may 

not operate

In situations such as the following, 

the curve speed reduction function 

may not operate:

●

When the vehicle is being driven 

around a gentle curve

●

When the accelerator pedal is 

being depressed

●

When the vehicle is being driven 

around an extremely short curve

■

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.247, 476)

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When the sensor may not be 

correctly detecting the vehicle 

ahead

In the case of the following and 

depending on the conditions, 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.278) 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.)

●

Motorcycles traveling in the same 

lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by 

the surrounding vehicles hinders 

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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

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Situations in which the curve 

speed reduction function may 

not operate properly

In situations such as the following, 

the curve speed reduction function 

may not operate properly:

●

When the vehicle is being driven 

around a curve on an 

incline/decline

●

When the course of the vehicle 

differs from the shape of the curve

●

When the vehicle speed is exces-

sively high when entering a curve

●

When the steering wheel is sud-

denly operated

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*

: If equipped

When the front camera recog-
nizes a sign and/or information 
of a sign is available from the 
navigation system, the sign will 
be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.



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



P.92, 101)



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



P.92, 101)

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

tion is necessary)

If signs other than speed limit signs 

RSA (Road Sign 

Assist)

*

The RSA system recognizes 
specific road signs using 
the front camera and/or nav-
igation system (when speed 
limit information is avail-
able) 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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are recognized, they will be dis-
played in an overlapping stack 
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.

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Setting procedure



4.2-inch display

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

, 

then press 

.



7-inch display

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.

Supported types of road 
signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

Notification function

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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 

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 navigation system map data 

is outdated.

●

The navigation system is not oper-

ating.

●

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 power 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 power 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. 

(Customizable features:



P.530)

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Meter control switches

Turning the Blind Spot Monitor 
on/off.
When the BSM function is disabled, 
the BSM OFF indicator illuminates.

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.

■

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.288) 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 

normally when driving in extremely 

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.

System components

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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.530)

■

Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

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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.286) 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.290) satisfied for approxi-

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

●

Do not attach stickers to the 

sensor or surrounding area on 

the rear bumper.

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



4.2-inch display

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches to select 

 

and then press 

.



7-inch display

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches to select 

 

and then press 

.

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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.

WARNING

●

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

Blind Spot Monitor operation

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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

*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-

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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 an adja-

cent 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 

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 towing a trailer

• 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-

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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

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Types of sensors

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

■

Display

When the sensors detect an 
object, such as a wall, a graphic 
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, head-up display (if 

Intuitive parking 

assist

*

The distance from your 
vehicle to objects, such as a 
wall, when parallel parking 
or maneuvering into a 
garage is measured by the 
sensors and communicated 
via the multi-information 
display, head-up display (if 
equipped), audio system 
screen and a buzzer. Always 
check the surrounding area 
when using this system.

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equipped) and audio system 
screen depending on the posi-
tion and distance to the object.



Multi-information display and 
head-up display

Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection



Audio system screen (vehi-
cles with a Toyota parking 
assist monitor)

When the R shift lever is selected, 
a simplified image is displayed on 
the audio system screen.



Audio system screen (vehi-
cles with a Panoramic view 
monitor)

A graphic will be displayed on the 
audio system screen.

Use the meter control switches 
to enable/disable the intuitive 
parking assist. (



P.107)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 

and then press 

.

When the intuitive parking assist 
function is disabled, the intuitive 
parking assist OFF indicator 
(



P.86) illuminates.

To re-enable the system, select 

 on the multi-information dis-

play, select 

 and turn it on. If 

the system is disabled, it will 
remain off even if the power 
switch is turned to ON after the 
power switch has been turned 
off.

Turning intuitive parking 
assist on/off

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WARNING

■

When using the intuitive park-

ing assist

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failing to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely and possibly cause an acci-

dent.

●

Do not use the sensor at 

speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 

km/h).

●

The sensors’ detection areas 

and reaction times are limited. 

When moving forward or revers-

ing, check the areas surround-

ing the vehicle (especially the 

sides of the vehicle) for safety, 

and drive slowly, using the 

brake to control the vehicle’s 

speed.

●

Do not install accessories within 

the sensors’ detection areas.

●

The area directly under the 

bumpers is not detected.

Thin posts or objects lower than 

the sensor may not be detected 

when approached, even if they 

have been detected once.

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When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable 

the function as it may operate 

even though there is no possibility 

of a collision.

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

fender pole, wireless antenna or 

fog lights.

●

The front or rear bumper or a 

sensor receives a strong 

impact.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.) 

is installed.

●

Towing eyelets are installed.

●

A backlit licence plate is 

installed.

■

When using intuitive parking 

assist

In the following situations, the 

system may not function correctly 

due to a sensor malfunction, etc. 

Have the vehicle checked by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

The intuitive parking assist 

operation display flashes or 

shows continuously, and a 

buzzer sounds when no objects 

are detected.

●

If the area around a sensor col-

lides with something, or is sub-

jected to strong impact.

●

If the bumper or grille collides 

with something.

●

If the display flashes or is dis-

played continuously and a 

buzzer does not sound, except 

when the mute function has 

been turned on.

●

If a display error occurs, first 

check the sensor. 

If the error occurs even when 

there is no ice, snow or mud on 

the sensor, it is likely that the 

sensor is malfunctioning.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of 

water or steam to the sensor 

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not spray the sensors directly, 

as doing so may cause a sensor 

to malfunction.

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The system can be operated 

when

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is 

on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

A shift lever other than P.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

●

Water may be continuously flow-

ing over the sensor surface, such 

as in a heavy rain. When the sys-

tem determines that it is normal, 

the system will return to normal.

●

Initialization may not have been 

performed after a battery terminal 

was disconnected and recon-

nected. Initialize the system. 

(



P.295) If this message contin-

ues to be displayed even after ini-

tialization, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable 

Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is 

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

A sensor may be covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice, 

snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to 

return the system to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor 

at low temperatures, a warning 

message may be displayed or the 

sensor may not be able to detect an 

object. Once the ice melts, the sys-

tem will return to normal.

■

If a 12-volt battery terminal has 

been disconnected and recon-

nected

The system needs to be initialized. 

To initialize the system, drive the 

vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds 

or more at a speed of approximately 

22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The following situations may occur 

during use.

• The sensor's detection areas are 

limited to the areas around the 

vehicle front and rear bumpers.

• Depending on the shape of the 

object and other factors, the 

detection distance may shorten, or 

detection may be impossible.

• If an object is extremely close to a 

sensor, it may not be detected.

• There will be a short delay 

between object detection and dis-

play. Even at low speeds, there is 

a possibility that the object will 

come within the sensor’s detec-

tion areas before the display is 

shown and the warning beep 

sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the 

buzzer due to the volume of the 

audio system or air flow noise of 

the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the 

buzzer if buzzers for other sys-

tems are sounding.

■

Conditions under which the 

function may not function cor-

rectly

Certain vehicle conditions and the 

surrounding environment may affect 

the ability of a sensor to correctly 

detect objects. Particular instances 

where this may occur are listed 

below.

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on a sen-

sor. (Cleaning the sensors will 

resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the 

area will resolve this problem.) 

In especially cold weather, if a 

sensor is frozen the sensor dis-

WARNING

●

When using steam to clean the 

vehicle, do not direct steam too 

close to the sensors as doing so 

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

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play may be displayed abnormally, 

or objects, such as a wall, may not 

be detected.

●

A sensor is covered in any way.

●

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on 

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy 

due to vehicle horns, motorcycle 

engines, air brakes of large vehi-

cles, or other loud noises produc-

ing ultrasonic waves.

●

There is another vehicle equipped 

with parking assist sensors in the 

vicinity.

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of 

spray or heavy rain.

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount 

of water, such as when driving on 

a flooded road.

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted.

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall 

or curved curb.

●

If objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

■

Objects which may not be prop-

erly detected

The shape of the object may pre-

vent the sensor from detecting it. 

Pay particular attention to the follow-

ing objects:

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials 

that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections 

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

People may not be detected if they 

are wearing certain types of cloth-

ing.

■

Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume

The buzzer volume can be 
adjusted on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Use the meter control switches 
to change settings. (



P.107)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select and 

 then press and hold 

.

3

Select the volume and then 
press 

.

Each time the switch is pressed, 

the volume level will change 

between 1, 2, and 3.

■

Muting a buzzer temporarily

A mute button will be displayed 
on the multi-information display 
when an object is detected. To 
mute the buzzer, press 

.

Mute will be canceled automati-
cally in the following situations:



When the shift lever is 
changed.



When the vehicle speed 
exceeds a certain speed.



When there is malfunction in 
a sensor or the system is tem-
porarily unavailable.



When the operating function 
is disabled manually.



When the power switch is 
turned off.

Setting the buzzer volume

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Detection range of the sen-
sors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 
cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 
cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

The diagram shows the detection 
range of the sensors. Note that the 
sensors cannot detect objects that 
are extremely close to the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may 
change depending on the shape of 
the object, etc.

■

Multi-information display, head-up display (if equipped) and 
audio system screen

When an object is detected by a sensor, the approximate distance to 
the object will be displayed on the multi-information display, audio 
system screen, and head-up display (if equipped). (As the distance 
to the object becomes short, the distance segments may blink.)



Approximate distance to object: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 
cm)

*

(Rear center sensor)

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.299)



Approximate distance to object: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

*

 

(Front center sensor)

Sensor detection display, 
object distance

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

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: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.299)



Approximate distance to object: 2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)

*

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.299)



Approximate distance to object: 1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)

*

*

: Automatic buzzer mute function is enabled. (



P.299)



Approximate distance to object: 1.0 ft. (30 cm) to 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*1

*1

:Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (



P.299)

*2

:The distance segments will blink slowly.



Approximate distance to object: Less than 0.5 ft. (15 cm)

*1

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

Audio system screen

Head-up display

Multi-information dis-

play

*2

Audio system screen

*2

Head-up display

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:Automatic buzzer mute function is disabled. (



P.299)

*2

:The distance segments will blink rapidly.

■

Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sen-
sors are operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as 
the vehicle approaches an 
object. When the vehicle 
comes within approximately 
1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the object, 
the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.



When 2 or more objects are 
detected simultaneously, the 
buzzer sounds for the nearest 
object. If one or more objects 
come within approximately 
1.0 ft. (30 cm) of the vehicle, 
the buzzer will repeat a long 
tone, followed by fast beeps.



Automatic buzzer mute func-
tion: After a buzzer begins 
sounding, if the distance 
between the vehicle and the 
detected object does not 
become shorter, the buzzer 
will be muted automatically. 
(However, if the distance 
between the vehicle and 
object is 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or 
less, this function will not 

operate.)

The buzzer sounds volume can 
be adjusted. (



P.296)

Multi-information dis-

play

*2

Audio system screen

*2

Head-up display

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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 screen

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



P.302) for the detected side will 

be displayed on the audio system 
screen. 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.



4.2-inch display

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



P.97)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“RCTA” and then press 

.



7-inch display

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



P.107)

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.86) illuminates on the 

multi-information display. (Each 

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.

System components

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

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time the power switch is turned off 
then changed to ON, the RCTA 
function will be enabled automati-
cally.)

■

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, ice, snow, mud, etc., may be 

attached to the rear bumper around 

the sensors. (



P.288) Removing 

the water, ice, snow, mud, etc., from 

the attached to the rear bumper 

around the sensors to return the 

function to normal.
Additionally, the function may not 

operate normally when driving in 

extremely hot or cold environments.

■

Rear side radar sensors



P.288

■

Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume

The buzzer volume can be 
adjusted on the multi-informa-
tion display.



4.2-inch display

Use the meter control switches 
to change settings. (



P.97)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“RCTA” and then press and 
hold 

.

3

Select the volume and then 
press 

.

Each time the switch is pressed, 

the volume level will change 

between 1, 2, and 3.



7-inch display

Use the meter control switches 
to change settings. (



P.107)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select and 

“RCTA” then press and hold 

.

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.

NOTICE

■

Before using the RCTA func-

tion

Do not place objects near the sen-

sors.

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Select the volume and then 
press 

.

Each time the switch is pressed, 

the volume level will change 

between 1, 2, and 3.

■

Muting a buzzer temporarily

A mute button will be displayed 
on the multi-information display 
when an object is detected. To 
mute the buzzer, press 

.

Mute will be canceled automati-
cally in the following situations:



When the shift lever is 
changed.



When the vehicle speed 
exceeds a certain speed.



When the operating function 
is temporarily canceled.



When the operating function 
is disabled manually.



When the power switch is 
turned off.

■

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 screen.



Example (Toyota parking 

assist monitor) (if equipped): 
Vehicles are approaching 
from both sides of the vehicle

 RCTA function

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Example (Panoramic view 
monitor) (if equipped): Vehi-

cles are approaching from 
both sides of the vehicle

■

RCTA function detection areas

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

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 power 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

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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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.

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the hybrid sys-

tem is started with the RCTA func-

tion 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

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• 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

■

Parking Support Brake 
function (static objects) (if 
equipped)

Ultrasonic sensors are used to 
detect static objects, such as a 
wall, in the detection area when 
driving at a low speed or back-
ing up. (



P.312)

PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake)

*

The Parking Support Brake 
system consists of the fol-
lowing functions that oper-
ate when driving at a low 
speed or backing up, such 
as when parking. When the 
system determines that the 
possibility of a collision 
with a detected object is 
high, a warning operates to 
urge the driver to take eva-
sive action. If the system 
determines that the possi-
bility of a collision with a 
detected object is extremely 
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help 
avoid the collision or help 
reduce the impact of the col-
lision.

PKSB (Parking Support 
Brake) system

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Parking Support Brake 
function (rear-crossing 
vehicles) (if equipped)

Rear radar sensors are used to 
detect approaching vehicles in 
the detection area behind the 
vehicle when backing up. 
(



P.318)

The Parking Support Brake can 
be enabled/disabled on the 
multi-information display. All of 
the Parking Support Brake func-
tions (static objects and 
rear-crossing vehicles) are 
enabled/disabled simultane-
ously.
Use the meter control switches 
to enable/disable the parking 
support brake. (



P.107)

1

Press 

 or 

 to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select 

 

and then press 

.

When the Parking Support Brake is 

disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator 

(



P.86) illuminates on the instru-

ment cluster.
To re-enable the system when it 
was disabled, select 

 on the 

multi-information display, select 

 

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Parking 

Support Brake system

Do not overly rely on the system, 

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

●

The driver is solely responsible 

for safe driving. Always drive 

carefully, taking care to observe 

your surroundings. The Parking 

Support Brake system is 

designed to provide support to 

lessen the severity of collisions. 

However, it may not operate in 

some situations.

●

The Parking Support Brake sys-

tem is not designed to stop the 

vehicle completely. Additionally, 

even if the system has stopped 

the vehicle, it is necessary to 

depress the brake pedal imme-

diately as brake control will be 

canceled after approximately 2 

seconds.

NOTICE

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-informa-

tion display and the PKSB 

OFF indicator is flashing

If this message is displayed 

immediately after the power 

switch is changed to ON, operate 

the vehicle carefully, paying atten-

tion to your surroundings. It may 

be necessary to drive the vehicle 

for a certain amount of time 

before the system returns to nor-

mal. (If the system is not return to 

normal after driving for a while, 

clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.)

Enabling/Disabling the 
Parking Support Brake

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and turn it on. If the system is dis-

abled, it will remain off even if the 

power switch is turned to ON after 

the power switch has been turned 

off.

If the hybrid system output restric-
tion control or brake control oper-
ates, a buzzer will sound and a 
message will be displayed on the 
audio system screen and 
multi-information display, to alert 
the driver.
Depending on the situation, hybrid 
system output restriction control will 
operate to either limit acceleration 
or restrict output as much as possi-
ble.



Hybrid system output restric-
tion control is operating 
(acceleration restriction)

Acceleration greater than a certain 
amount is restricted by the system.
Audio system screen (Panoramic 
view monitor) (if equipped): No 
warning displayed
Multi-information display: “Object 
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Does not sound



Hybrid system output restric-
tion control is operating (out-
put restricted as much as 
possible)

The system has determined that 

stronger-than-normal brake opera-
tion is necessary.
Audio system screen (Panoramic 
view monitor) (if equipped): 
“BRAKE!”
Multi-information display/Head-up 
display (if equipped): “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.
Audio system screen (Panoramic 
view monitor) (if equipped): 
“BRAKE!”
Multi-information display/Head-up 
display (if equipped): “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system 
operation

The vehicle has been stopped by 
brake control operation.
Audio system screen (Panoramic 
view monitor) (if equipped): “Press 
Brake Pedal”
Multi-information display/Head-up 
display (if equipped): “Switch to 
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is 
not depressed, “Press Brake Pedal” 
will be displayed.)
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep

Displays and buzzers for 
hybrid system output 
restriction control and 
brake control

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If the Parking Support Brake determines that a collision with a 
detected object is possible, the hybrid system output will be 
restricted to restrain any increase in the vehicle speed. (Hybrid sys-
tem output restriction control: See figure 2.)
Additionally, if the accelerator pedal continues to be depressed, the 
brakes will be applied automatically to reduce the vehicle speed. 
(Brake control: See figure 3.)



Figure 1 When the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) is disabled

Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time



Figure 2 When hybrid system output restriction control operates

System overview

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Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restriction control begins operating
System determines that possibility of collision with detected 
object is high
Hybrid system output reduced
Example: Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”



Figure 3 When brake control operates

Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time

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Hybrid system output restriction control begins operating
System determines that possibility of collision with detected 
object is high
Hybrid system output reduced
System determines that possibility of collision with detected 
object is extremely high
Brake control begins operating
Brake control strength increased
Example: Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”
Example: Multi-information display: “Switch to Brake”

■

If the Parking Support Brake 

has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-

ation of the Parking Support Brake, 

the Parking Support Brake will be 

disabled and the PKSB OFF indica-

tor will illuminate. If the Parking Sup-

port Brake operates unnecessarily, 

brake control can be canceled by 

depressing the brake pedal or wait-

ing for approximately 2 seconds for 

it to automatically be canceled. 

Then, the vehicle can be operated 

by depressing the accelerator pedal.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake

To re-enable the Parking Support 

Brake when it has been disabled 

due to system operation perform 

any of the following operations.
At this time, the PKSB OFF indicator 

will turn off. (



P.86)

●

Turn the PKSB (Parking Support 

Brake) on (



P.306)

●

The shift lever is in P.

●

Drive with no operation targets in 

the traveling direction of the vehi-

cle

●

Change the traveling direction of 

the vehicle

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display and the PKSB OFF indi-

cator is flashing

●

If this message is displayed only 

when the shift lever is in any posi-

tion other than R, a sensor on the 

front or rear bumper may be dirty. 

Clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.

●

Initialization may not have been 

performed after a 12-volt battery 

terminal was disconnected and 

reconnected. Initialize the sys-

tem. (



P.311)

If this message continues to be 

displayed even after initialization, 

have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer.

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” and 

“Parking Support Brake 

Unavailable Remove the Dirt of 

Rear Camera” is displayed on 

the multi-information display 

and the PKSB OFF indicator is 

flashing

●

A sensor may be covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice, 

snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to 

return the system to normal.

If this message is shown even 

after removing dirt from the sen-

sor, or shown when the sensor 

was not dirty to begin with, have 

the vehicle inspected by your Toy-

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ota dealer.

●

A sensor may be frozen. Once the 

ice melts, the system will return to 

normal.

●

Water may be continuously flow-

ing over the sensor surface, such 

as in a heavy rain. When the sys-

tem determines that it is normal, 

the system will return to normal.

■

If a 12-volt battery terminal has 

been disconnected and recon-

nected

The system needs to be initialized. 

To initialize the system, drive the 

vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds 

or more at a speed of approximately 

22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

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: If equipped

This function will operate in situations such as the following if an 
object is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When traveling at a low speed and the brake pedal is not 
depressed, or is depressed late

Parking Support Brake function (static objects)

*

If the sensors detect a static object, such as a wall, in the trav-
elling direction of the vehicle and the system determines that 
a collision may occur due to the vehicle suddenly moving for-
ward due to an accidental accelerator pedal operation, the 
vehicle moving the unintended direction due to the wrong 
shift lever position, or while parking or traveling at low 
speeds, the system will operate to lessen the impact with the 
detected static object and reduce the resulting damage.

Examples of function operation

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

■

When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to 
the wrong shift lever position

Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

Types of sensors

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WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake can operate prop-

erly

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the sensors (



P.292). 

Failure to do so may cause a sen-

sor to not operate properly, and 

may cause an accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or 

paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a sensor with a 

part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area to a strong 

impact.

●

Do not damage the sensors, 

and always keep them clean.

●

If the area around a radar sen-

sor is subjected to an impact, 

the system may not operate 

properly due to a sensor mal-

function. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as 

changes to the height or inclina-

tion of the vehicle may prevent 

the sensors from detecting 

objects correctly or cause the sys-

tem to not operate or operate 

unnecessarily.

■

If the Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) oper-

ates unnecessarily, such as 

at a railroad crossing

In the event that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static objects) 

operates unnecessarily, such as 

at a railroad crossing, brake con-

trol will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds, allowing you to 

proceed forward and leave the 

area, brake control can also be 

canceled by depressing the brake 

pedal. Depressing the accelera-

tor pedal after brake control is 

canceled will allow you to proceed 

forward and leave the area.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of 

water or steam to the sensor 

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not spray the sensors directly, 

as doing so may cause a sensor 

to malfunction.

●

When using steam to clean the 

vehicle, do not direct steam too 

close to the sensors as doing so 

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

■

When to disable the Parking 

Support Brake

In the following situations, disable 

the Parking Support Brake as the 

system may operate even though 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

●

When inspecting the vehicle 

using a chassis roller, chassis 

dynamo or free roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a 

boat, truck or other transport 

vessel

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The Parking Support Brake 

function (static object) will 

operate when

The function will operate when the 

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (



P.85, 86) and all 

of the following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is 

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 

km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and 6 

to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger-than-nor-

mal brake operation is necessary 

to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction 

control is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an immediate brake 

operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision.

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) will 

stop operating when

The function will stop operating if 

any of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The system determines that the 

collision has become avoidable 

with normal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer 6 to 

13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the 

vehicle or in the traveling direction 

of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have 

elapsed since the vehicle was 

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed 

after the vehicle is stopped by 

brake control.

• The static object is no longer 6 to 

13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away from the 

vehicle or in the traveling direction 

of the vehicle.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static 

objects)



P.310

■

Detection range of the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects)

The detection range of the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) differs from the detection 

range of the intuitive parking assist. 

(



P.297) Therefore, even if the intu-

itive parking assist detects an object 

and provides a warning, the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not start operating.

■

Objects that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static 

objects) may not detect

The sensors may not be able to 

detect certain objects, such as the 

following:

●

Pedestrian

●

Cotton cloth, snow, and other 

WARNING

●

If the suspension has been 

modified or tires of a size other 

than specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is 

raised or lowered due to the 

carried load

●

When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, 

such as a towing eyelet, bumper 

protector (an additional trim 

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or 

snow plow

●

When using an automatic car 

wash

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materials that are poor reflectors 

of ultrasonic waves

●

Objects which are not perpendicu-

lar to the ground, are not perpen-

dicular to the traveling direction of 

the vehicle, are uneven or are 

waving

●

Low objects

●

Thin objects such as wires, 

fences, ropes and signposts

●

Objects that are extremely close 

to the bumper

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections 

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

■

Situation in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not operate

When driving with the shift lever in 

N.

■

Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive 

parking assist system is enabled or 

not (



P.293), if the Parking Support 

Brake function (static objects) is 

enabled (



P.306), the front or rear 

sensors detect an object and brake 

control is performed, the intuitive 

parking assist buzzer will sound to 

notify the driver of the approximate 

distance to the object.

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may operate even if 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) may operate 

even though there is no possibility of 

a collision.

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When driving on a narrow road

• When driving on a gravel road or 

in an area with tall grass

• When driving toward a banner, 

flag, low-hanging branch or boom 

barrier (such as those used at rail-

road crossings, toll gates and 

parking lots)

• When driving on a narrow path 

surrounded by a structure, such 

as in a tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When parallel parking

• When there is a rut or hole in the 

surface of the road

• When driving on a metal cover 

(grating), such as those used for 

drainage ditches

• When driving on a steep slope

• If a sensor is hit by a large amount 

of water, such as when driving on 

a flooded road

●

Weather

• If a sensor is covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the 

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a 

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• When strong winds are blowing

●

Other ultrasonic wave sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle 

detectors, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or 

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other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has 

been changed due to a collision or 

other impact

• If a sensor has been painted or 

covered with a sticker, etc.

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not operate prop-

erly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, this function may not oper-

ate properly.

●

Weather

• When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

• If a sensor is covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the 

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a 

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• When the sensor is frozen (Once 

the sensor thaws, the system will 

return to normal)

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When an object that cannot be 

detected is between the vehicle 

and a detected object

• If an object such as a vehicle, 

motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian 

cuts in front of the vehicle or runs 

out from the side of the vehicle

• The vehicle is approaching a tall 

or curved curb.

• On an extremely bumpy road, on 

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

• If objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

●

Other ultrasonic waves sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle 

detectors, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or 

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has 

been changed due to a collision or 

other impact

• When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, such 

as a bumper protector (an addi-

tional trim strip, etc.), bicycle car-

rier, or snow plow

• If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

• If a sensor has been painted or 

covered with a sticker, etc.

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: If equipped

This function will operate in situation such as the following if a vehi-
cle is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal 
is not depressed, or is depressed late



P.288

Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing 

vehicles)

*

If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle and the system deter-
mines that the possibility of a collision is high, this function 
will perform brake control to reduce the likelihood of an 
impact with the approaching vehicle.

Example of function operation

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake function 

(rear-crossing vehicles) can 

operate properly

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the rear radar sensors 

(



P.288). Failure to do so may 

cause a sensor to not operate 

properly, and may cause an acci-

dent.

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The Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will operate when

The function will operate when the 

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (



P.85, 86) and all 

of the following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is 

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 

km/h) or less.

• Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

less than approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h)

• The shift lever is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger than normal 

brake operation is necessary to 

avoid a collision with an approach-

ing vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction 

control is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an emergency brake 

operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision with an approaching vehi-

cle.

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if 

any of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The collision becomes avoidable 

with normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have 

elapsed since the vehicle was 

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed 

after the vehicle is stopped by 

brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles)



P.310

■

Detection area of the Parking 

Support Brake function 

(rear-crossing vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) differs from the detec-

tion area of the RCTA function 

(



P.303). Therefore, even if the 

RCTA function detects a vehicle and 

provides an alert, the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (rear-crossing 

vehicles) may not start operating.

WARNING

●

Do not modify, disassemble or 

paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a rear radar sen-

sor with a part other than a gen-

uine part.

●

Do not damage the rear radar 

sensors, and always keep the 

radar sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumper 

clean.

●

If the area around a rear radar 

sensor is subjected to an 

impact, the system may not 

operate properly due to a sen-

sor malfunction. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Observe the rear radar sensor 

handling precautions. (



P.288)

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Conditions under which the 

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehicles) 

will not detect a vehicle

The Parking Support Brake function 

(rear-crossing vehicles) is not 

designed to detect the following 

types of vehicles 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

●

Vehicles which suddenly acceler-

ate or decelerate near your vehi-

cle

●

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

*

●

Objects which are extremely close 
to a radar sensor

*

●

Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

less than approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h)

●

Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

more than approximately 15 mph 

(24 km/h)

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

PKSB buzzer

If the Parking Support Brake is 

enabled and brake control is per-

formed, a buzzer will sound to notify 

the driver.

■

Situations in which the system 

may operate even though there 

is no possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehicles) 

may operate even though there is 

no possibility of a collision.

●

When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

●

When a detected vehicle turns 

while approaching the vehicle

●

When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

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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 there are spinning objects 

near your vehicle such as the fan 

of an air conditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or 

sprayed toward the rear bumper, 

such as from a sprinkler

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function 

(rear-crossing vehicles) may 

not operate properly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the radar sensors may not 

detect an object and this function 

may not operate properly

●

Stationary objects

●

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the rear bumper is covered with 

ice, snow, dirt, etc.

●

If a sensor has been painted or 

covered with a sticker, etc.

●

When it is raining heavily or water 

strikes the vehicle

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted

●

When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, such 

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip, 

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

●

If an electronic component, such 

as a backlit license plate (espe-

cially fluorescent type), fog lights, 

fender pole or wireless antenna is 

installed near a radar sensor

●

If the orientation of a radar sensor 

has been changed

●

When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

●

If a vehicle is approaching the rear 

of your vehicle rapidly

●

Situations in which the radar sen-

sor may not detect a vehicle

• When a vehicle approaches from 

the right or left at the rear of the 

vehicle while you are turning while 

backing up

• When turning while backing up

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

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• When a vehicle turns into the 

detection area

Multi-information display
Driving mode select switch

Operate the driving mode select 
switch forward or backward to 
select the desired driving mode on 
the multi-information display.

1

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel 
economy, quietness, and dynamic 
performance. Suitable for normal 
driving.

2

Sport mode

Controls the hybrid system to pro-
vide quick, powerful acceleration. 
This mode also changes the steer-
ing feel, making it suitable for when 
agile driving response is desired, 
such as when driving on roads with 

Driving mode select 

switch

The driving modes can be 
selected to suit the driving 
and usage conditions.

Selecting a driving mode

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many curves.
When Sport mode is selected, 
Sport mode indicator comes on.

3

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an 
eco-friendly manner and improve 
fuel economy through moderate 
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When Eco drive mode is selected, 
Eco drive mode indicator comes 
on.

■

Air conditioning system opera-

tion in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling 

operations and the fan speed is con-

trolled to improve fuel efficiency. 

Perform the following procedures to 

increase the air conditioning perfor-

mance.

●

Vehicle with a 12.3-inch display: 

Turn eco air conditioning mode off 

(



P.350)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.343)

●

Cancel Eco drive mode

■

Canceling a driving mode

●

Sport mode is automatically can-

celed and the driving mode 

returns to normal mode when the 

power switch is off.

●

Normal mode and Eco drive mode 

are not canceled until another 

driving mode is selected. (Even if 

the power switch is off, normal 

mode and Eco drive mode will not 

be automatically canceled.)

Press the Trail Mode switch

When the switch is pressed, Trail 
Mode turns on and the Trail Mode 
indicator illuminates on the 
multi-information display.
When the switch is pressed again, 
the Trail Mode indicator turns off.

Trail Mode (AWD vehi-

cles)

Trail Mode is a system that 
performs integrated control 
for the AWD, brake and 
drive force control systems 
to assist the drive power on 
bumpy roads, etc.

WARNING

■

Before using Trail Mode

Make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions. Failure to 

observe these precautions may 

result in an unexpected accident.

●

Check that the Trail Mode indi-

cator is illuminated before driv-

ing. Trail Mode will not operate 

when the indicator is off.

●

Trail Mode is not intended to 

expand the limits of the vehicle. 

Thoroughly check the road con-

ditions and drive with caution.

●

Thoroughly check the road con-

ditions before driving. As Trail 

Mode is suitable for driving on 

bumpy roads, there is a chance 

that Trail Mode may not be the 

most appropriate in terms of 

other road conditions.

Turning Trail Mode on

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Trail Mode

●

Trail Mode is intended for use 

when driving on bumpy roads. Do 

not turn the switch on in other situ-

ations.

●

Trail Mode controls the vehicle so 

that it can use the maximum 

amount of drive force when driving 

on bumpy roads. As a result, fuel 

efficiency may diminish when 

compared to driving with Trail 

Mode off.

●

If Trail Mode is continuously used 

for a long period of time, the load 

on related parts increases and the 

system may be unable to operate 

effectively.

■

When Trail Mode is canceled

In the following situations, Trail 

Mode is automatically canceled 

even if it is turned on.

●

When the driving mode is 

changed (



P.322)

●

When the power switch is turned 

off

■

During Trail Mode operation

The following types of situations 

may occur, but they are not malfunc-

tions.

●

Vibrations may be felt throughout 

the vehicle or steering wheel

●

Operating noise may be heard 

from the engine compartment

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

In the following situations, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer immediately.

●

When the slip indicator illuminates 

while Trail Mode is on

●

When the Trail Mode indicator 

does not illuminate even though 

the Trail Mode switch is pressed

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ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)

The electronically controlled 
system generates braking force 
corresponding to the brake 
operation

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

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

■

Brake assist

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

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or 
turning on slippery road sur-
faces

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of 
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional 
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.

■

Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer 
sway by selectively applying 
brake pressure for individual 
wheels and reducing driving 
torque when trailer sway is 
detected.

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

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

■

Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle 
from drifting to the outer side by 
performing inner wheel brake 
control when attempting to 
accelerate while turning

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward 
movement of the vehicle when 

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and 
performance, the following 
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various 
driving situations. Be 
aware, however, that these 
systems are supplementary 
and should not be relied 
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving 
assist systems

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starting on an uphill

■

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

Employs an electric motor to 
reduce the amount of effort 
needed to turn the steering 
wheel

■

E-Four

Electronic On-Demand AWD 
system. Automatically switches 
from front-wheel drive to 
all-wheel drive (AWD) according 
to the driving conditions, helping 
to ensure reliable handling and 
stability. Examples of conditions 
where the system will switch to 
AWD are when cornering, going 
uphill, starting off or accelerat-
ing, and when the road surface 
is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.

■

VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management)

Provides integrated control of 
the ABS, brake assist, TRAC, 
VSC, hill-start assist control and 
EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stabil-
ity when swerving on slippery 
road surfaces by controlling the 
brakes, hybrid system output 
and steering assist.

■

The Secondary Collision 
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor 
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and 
brake lights are automatically 
controlled to reduce the vehicle 

speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to 
a secondary collision.

■

When the 

TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway 

Control systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash 

while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer 

Sway Control systems are operat-

ing.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt 

or snow, the TRAC system may 

reduce power from the hybrid sys-
tem to the wheels. Pressing the 

 

switch to turn the system off may 

make it easier for you to rock the 

vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly 
press and release the 

 switch.

The “Traction Control Turned OFF” 
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press the 

 switch again to turn 

the system back on.

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Turning off both TRAC, VSC 

and Trailer Sway Control sys-

tems

To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer 

Sway Control systems off, press 
and hold the 

 switch for more 

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is 

stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will 
come on and the “Traction Control 
Turned OFF” will be shown on the 
multi-information display.

*

Press the 

 switch again to turn 

the system back on.

*

: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Colli-

sion System), PCS will also be 
disabled (only Pre-Collision warn-
ing is available). The PCS warning 
light will come on and a message 
will be displayed on the 
multi-information display. 
(



P.249)

■

When the message is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display showing that TRAC has 
been disabled even if the 

 

switch has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If 

the information continues to show, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Operating conditions of 

hill-start assist control

When the following four conditions 

are met, the hill-start assist control 

will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P or N (when starting 

off forward/backward on an 

upward incline)

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not 

depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

■

Automatic system cancelation 

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn 

off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed 

after the brake pedal is released

■

Sounds and vibrations caused 

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, 

Trailer Sway Control, TRAC and 

hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the hybrid system is 

started or just after the vehicle 

begins to move. This sound does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions 

may occur when the above sys-

tems are operating. None of these 

indicates that a malfunction has 

occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the 

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also 

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard 

in the following cases, but it does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system 

heard from the front part of the 

vehicle when the driver’s door is 

opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when one or 

two minutes passed after the stop 

of the hybrid system.

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Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is 

operated, operation sounds and 

vibrations may be generated from 

the brake system, but this is not a 

malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring 

sound) may be heard. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

■

Reduced effectiveness of the 

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is 

frequent steering input over an 

extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a 

result. Should this occur, refrain 

from excessive steering input or 

stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid 

system off. The EPS system should 

return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Automatic reactivation of 

TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and 

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC, Trailer 

Sway Control and VSC systems off, 

the systems will be automatically 

re-enabled in the following situa-

tions:

●

When the power switch is turned 

OFF

●

If only the TRAC system is turned 

off, the TRAC will turn on when 

vehicle speed increases

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic 

re-enabling will not occur when 

vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active 

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS 

airbag sensor detects a collision 

while the vehicle is in motion.

However, the system does not oper-

ate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph 

(10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

●

The vehicle speed drops below 

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses 

during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed a large amount

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate 

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded 

(such as excessively worn tires 

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while 

driving at high speed on wet or 

slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the 

ABS is operating may exceed 

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to 

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of 

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

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WARNING

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or 

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the 

road

●

When driving over roads with 

potholes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate 

effectively when

Directional control and power may 

not be achievable while driving on 

slippery road surfaces, even if the 

TRAC/VSC system is operating. 

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power 

may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active 

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate 

effectively when accelerating 

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist 

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily 

stop operating to ensure proper 

operation of the brakes, TRAC 

and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start 

assist control. Hill-start assist 

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and 

roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, 

hill-start assist control is not 

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period 

of time. Do not attempt to use 

hill-start assist control to hold 

the vehicle on an incline, as 

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

■

When the 

TRAC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway 

Control is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. 

Always drive carefully. Reckless 

driving may cause an accident. 

Exercise particular care when the 

indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer 

Sway Control systems are 

turned off

●

Be especially careful and drive 

at a speed appropriate to the 

road conditions. As these are 

the systems to help ensure 

vehicle stability and driving 

force, do not turn the 

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems off unless neces-

sary.

●

Trailer Sway Control is part of 

the VSC system and will not 

operate if VSC is turned off or 

experiences a malfunction.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the 

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In 

addition, make sure that the tires 

are inflated to the recommended 

tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC, Trailer Sway 

Control and VSC systems will not 

function correctly if different tires 

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther information when replacing 

tires or wheels.

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■

Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension 

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to 

malfunction.

■

Trailer Sway Control precau-

tion

The Trailer Sway Control system 

is not able to reduce trailer sway 

in all situations. Depending on 

many factors such as the condi-

tions of the vehicle, trailer, road 

surface and driving environment, 

the Trailer Sway Control system 

may not be effective. Refer to 

your trailer owner’s manual for 

information on how to tow your 

trailer properly.

■

If trailer sway occurs

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failing to do so may cause death 

or serious injury.

●

Firmly grip the steering wheel. 

Steer straight ahead. Do not try 

to control trailer sway by turning 

the steering wheel.

●

Begin releasing the accelerator 

pedal immediately but very 

gradually to reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not 

apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction 

with the steering or brakes, your 

vehicle and trailer should stabi-

lize. (



P.202)

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce 

the possibility of further damage 

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly 

relying on the system may result 

in death or serious injury.

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When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the 
accelerator pedal depression 
amount can be generated more 
smoothly than it is in normal 
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be 
minimized, improving the fuel 
economy. (



P.322)

Eco-friendly driving is possible 
by keeping the Hybrid System 
Indicator within the Eco area. 
(



P.90)

Shift the shift lever to D when 
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic, etc. Shift the 
shift lever to P when parking. 
When using N, there is no posi-
tive effect on fuel consumption. 
In N, the gasoline engine oper-
ates but electricity cannot be 
generated. Also, when using the 
air conditioning system, etc., the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) 
power is consumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly. 
Avoid abrupt acceleration and 
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will 
make more effective use of 
the electric motor (traction 
motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting 
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by 
driving with the accelerator 
pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes 
gently and in a timely manner. A 
greater amount of electrical 
energy can be regenerated 
when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and 
deceleration, as well as long 
waits at traffic lights, will lead to 
bad fuel economy. Check traffic 
reports before leaving and avoid 
delays as much as possible. 
When driving in a traffic jam, 

Hybrid vehicle driving 

tips

For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to 
the following points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System 
Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake 
pedal operation

When braking

Delays

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gently release the brake pedal 
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding 
overuse of the accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control 
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.

Control and maintain the vehicle 
at a constant speed. Before 
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to 
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can 
be regenerated when slowing 
down.

Use the air conditioning only 
when necessary. Doing so can 
help reduce excessive gasoline 
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient 
temperature is high, use the 
recirculated air mode. Doing so 
will help to reduce the burden on 
the air conditioning system and 
reduce fuel consumption as 
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline 
engine will not automatically cut 
out until it and the interior of the 
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by 
avoiding overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently. 
Improper tire inflation pressure 
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause 
large amounts of friction, their 
use on dry roads can lead to 
poor fuel economy. Use tires 
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead 
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage. 
Installing a large roof rack will 
also cause poor fuel economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts 
up and cuts out automatically 
when cold, warming up the 
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short 
distances will cause the engine 
to repeatedly warm up, which 
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation 
pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driv-
ing

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

Use fluids that are appropriate 
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
12-volt battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with 
four snow tires or purchase a 
set of tire chains for the front 
tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same 
size and brand, and that chains 
match the size of the tires.

Perform the following according 
to the driving conditions:

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary 
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the 
vehicle in winter. Always 
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a 

loss of vehicle control and cause 

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended 

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 

mph (120 km/h), regardless of 

the type of snow tires being 

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just 

some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely, and may cause death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit specified for the tire 

chains being used, or 30 mph 

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road 

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, 

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that 

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before 

entering a curve to ensure that 

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use the LTA (Lane Trac-

ing Assist) system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow 

tires

Request repairs or replacement of 

snow tires from Toyota dealers or 

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and 

attachment of snow tires affects 

the operation of the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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

Do not try to forcibly open a 
window or move a wiper that 
is frozen. Pour warm water 
over the frozen area to melt 
the ice. Wipe away the water 
immediately to prevent it from 
freezing.



To ensure proper operation of 
the climate control system 
fan, remove any snow that 
has accumulated on the air 
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.



Check for and remove any 
excess ice or snow that may 
have accumulated on the 
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, 
chassis, around the tires or on 
the brakes.



Remove any snow or mud 
from the bottom of your shoes 
before getting in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, 
keep a safe distance between 
you and the vehicle ahead, and 
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and move 
the shift lever to P without set-
ting the parking brake. The 
parking brake may freeze up, 
preventing it from being 
released. If the vehicle is 

parked without setting the 
parking brake, make sure to 
block the wheels. Failure to 
do so may be dangerous 
because it may cause the 
vehicle to move unexpectedly, 
possibly leading to an acci-
dent.

When the parking brake is in auto-
matic mode, release the parking 
brake after shifting the shift lever to 
P. (



P.224)



If the vehicle is parked without 
setting the parking brake, 
confirm that the shift lever 
cannot be moved out of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is 

attempted to be shifted from P to 
any other position without 
depressing the brake pedal. If the 
shift lever can be shifted from P, 
there may be a problem with the 
shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Use the correct tire chain size 
when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each 
tire size.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in 
diameter)
Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm] 
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm] 
in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm] 
in diameter)
Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm] 
in width)
Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm] 
in length)

Regulations regarding the use 
of tire chains vary depending on 
location and type of road. 
Always check local regulations 
before installing chains.

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions 

when installing and removing 

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a 

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

only. Do not install tire chains on 

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as 

tightly as possible. Retighten 

chains after driving 1/4



1/2 mile 

(0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the 

instructions provided with the tire 

chains.

Regulations on the use of 
tire chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not function 

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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

Specific design characteris-
tics give it a higher center of 
gravity than ordinary passen-
ger cars. This vehicle design 
feature causes this type of 
vehicle to be more likely to 
rollover. And, utility vehicles 
have a significantly higher 
rollover rate than other types 
of vehicles.



An advantage of the higher 
ground clearance is a better 
view of the road allowing you 
to anticipate problems.



It is not designed for corner-
ing at the same speeds as 
ordinary passenger cars any 
more than low-slung sports 
cars are designed to perform 
satisfactorily under off-road 
conditions. Therefore, sharp 
turns at excessive speeds 
may cause the vehicle to roll-
over.

Utility vehicle precau-

tions

This vehicle belongs to the 
utility vehicle class, which 
has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in 
relation to the height of its 
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

■

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of 

death, serious injury or damage to 

your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted 

person is significantly more 

likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Therefore, the 

driver and all passengers 

should always fasten their seat 

belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt 

maneuvers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle 

correctly may result in loss of 

control or vehicle rollover caus-

ing death or serious injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier (if equipped) will 

make the center of the vehicle 

gravity higher. Avoid high 

speeds, sudden starts, sharp 

turns, sudden braking or abrupt 

maneuvers, otherwise it may 

result in loss of control or vehi-

cle rollover due to failure to 

operate this vehicle correctly.

●

Always slow down in gusty 

crosswinds. Because of its pro-

file and higher center of gravity, 

your vehicle is more sensitive to 

side winds than an ordinary 

passenger car. Slowing down 

will allow you to have better 

control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across 

steep slopes. Driving straight up 

or straight down is preferred. 

Your vehicle (or any similar 

off-road vehicle) can tip over 

sideways much more easily 

than forward or backward.

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Your vehicle is not designed to 
be driven off-road. However, in 
the event that off-road driving 
cannot be avoided, please 
observe the following precau-
tions to help avoid the areas 
prohibited to vehicles.



Drive your vehicle only in 
areas where off-road vehicles 
are permitted to travel.



Respect private property. Get 
owner’s permission before 
entering private property.



Do not enter areas that are 
closed. Honor gates, barriers 
and signs that restrict travel.



Stay on established roads. 
When conditions are wet, 
driving techniques should be 
changed or travel delayed to 
prevent damage to roads.

■

Additional information for 

off-road driving



For owners in U.S. mainland, 

Hawaii and Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information per-

taining to driving your vehicle 

off-road, consult the following orga-

nizations.

●

State and Local Parks and Recre-

ation Departments

●

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

●

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

●

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of 

Land Management

Off-road driving

WARNING

■

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of 

death, serious injury or damage to 

your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the 

road. Do not take unnecessary 

risks by driving in dangerous 

places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel 

spokes when driving off-road. A 

bad bump could jerk the wheel 

and injure your hands. Keep 

both hands and especially your 

thumbs on the outside of the 

rim.

●

Always check your brakes for 

effectiveness immediately after 

driving in sand, mud, water or 

snow.

●

After driving through tall grass, 

mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., 

check that there is no grass, 

bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, 

etc. adhering or trapped on the 

underbody. Clear off any such 

matter from the underbody. If 

the vehicle is used with these 

materials trapped or adhering to 

the underbody, a breakdown or 

fire could occur.

●

When driving off-road or in rug-

ged terrain, do not drive at 

excessive speeds, jump, make 

sharp turns, strike objects, etc. 

This may cause loss of control 

or vehicle rollover causing 

death or serious injury. You are 

also risking expensive damage 

to your vehicle’s suspension 

and chassis.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety mea-

sures to ensure that water dam-

age to the hybrid battery (traction 

battery), hybrid system or other 

components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine com-

partment may cause severe 

damage to the hybrid system. 

Water entering the interior may 

cause the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) stowed under the 

rear seats to short circuit.

●

Water entering the hybrid trans-

mission will cause deterioration 

in transmission quality. The mal-

function indicator may come on, 

and the vehicle may not be driv-

able.

●

Water can wash the grease 

from wheel bearings, causing 

rusting and premature failure, 

and may also enter the hybrid 

transmission case, reducing the 

gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

■

When you drive through 

water

If driving through water, such as 

when crossing shallow streams, 

first check the depth of the water 

and the bottom of the riverbed for 

firmness. Drive slowly and avoid 

deep water.

■

Inspection after off-road driv-

ing

●

Sand and mud that has accu-

mulated in brake drums and 

around brake discs may affect 

braking efficiency and may 

damage brake system compo-

nents.

●

Always perform a maintenance 

inspection after each day of 

off-road driving that has taken 

you through rough terrain, sand, 

mud, or water. For scheduled 

maintenance information, refer 

to the “Scheduled Maintenance 

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual 

Supplement”.

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Toyota multi-operation touch

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5-2. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Front automatic air condi-

tioning system ...........

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Rear automatic air condi-

tioning system ...........

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Heated steering wheel/seat 

heaters/seat ventilators

..................................

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5-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

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5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features

..................................

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Luggage compartment fea-

tures ..........................

370

5-5. Using the other interior 

features

Other interior features .

374

Garage door opener....

390

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5-1.Toyota multi-operation touch

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: Vehicle with the 12.3-inch display

The following functions can be 
displayed and operated on the 
toyota multi-operation touch.

Operate a switch to change the dis-
played function screen.
The displayed function can also be 
changed by performing an up or 
down flick operation on the Toyota 
multi-operation touch.

Select to display the air con-
ditioning control screen. 
(



P.349, 356)

Select to display the seats cli-
mate screen. (



P.359, 361)

Select to display the audio 
control screen.

*

Select to display the energy 
monitor/fuel consumption 
screen. (



P.117)

2WD models: Select to dis-
play the setting screen. 
(



P.341)

AWD models: Select to dis-
play the vehicle information 
screen. (



P.97)

*

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND 

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Moving screens on the Toy-
ota multi-operation touch

Selecting 

 or 

 to change 

its displayed position on the Toy-
ota multi-operation touch.

The screen position can also be 
changed by perform a left or right 
flick operation on a screen.

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Displaying a screen in full 
screen

Selecting 

 or 

 on the 

energy monitor/consumption 
screen or vehicle information 
screen will display that screen in 
full screen.

Select 

 or 

 to return to the 

Toyota multi-opera-

tion touch

*

The Toyota multi-operation 
touch allows a screen, such 
as the air conditioning con-
trol screen, and the naviga-
tion screen to be displayed 
and operated simultane-
ously.

Toyota multi-operation 
touch overview

Toyota multi-operation 
touch operation

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split-screen display.

AWD models: Select “Setting” 
on the vehicle information 
screen to display the setting 
screen.

Select slide operation on/off
Display the software informa-
tion

Toyota multi-operation 
touch settings

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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5-2.Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Automatic mode switch (



P.351)

Left-hand side temperature control switch
“OFF” switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear air conditioning system on/off switch (



P.355)

S-FLOW mode switch (



P.351)

Right-hand side temperature control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
“REAR CLIMATE” switch (



P.355)

Rear seat temperature contorl knob (



P.355)

Airflow mode control knob
Fan speed control knob
“SYNC” control knob
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch

Front automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: The air conditioning system 
can be displayed and operated on the toyota multi-operation 
touch.

Air conditioning controls (vehicle with a 8-inch display)

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Windshield wiper de-icer switch

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Adjusting the temperature 
setting

Turn driver’s side temperature 
control switch clockwise to 
increases the temperature and 
turn the switch counterclockwise 
to decreases the temperature.

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

The temperature for the driver, 
front passenger and rear seats 
can be adjusted separately 
when:



“SYNC” control knob is 
moved upward or downward. 
(The “PASS” and “REAR” dis-
plays disappear)



The passenger’s side tem-
perature control switch is 
turned. (The “PASS” display 
disappears)



The rear seat temperature 
contorl knob is moved upward 
or downward. (The “REAR” 
display disappears)

To the air conditioning system 
switches between individual and 
simultaneous modes move “SYNC” 
control knob upward or downward.

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Setting the fan speed

To set the fan speed, move the 
fan speed control knob upward 
or downward.

Upward: Increases the fan speed
Downward: Decreases the fan 

speed
Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns 
off the fan.

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Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode, 
move the airflow mode control 
knob upward or downward.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates

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Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes

Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is 
selected, the indicator illuminates 
on the outside/recirculated air