Toyota Prius Prime (2021 year). Manual in english - part 6

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Automatic P position selection function



P. 348

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When the shift control system malfunctions

When attempting to turn the power switch off while there is a malfunction in
the  shift  control  system,  the  power  switch  mode  may  change  to  ACCES-
SORY mode. In this case, ACCESSORY mode may be turned off by applying
the parking brake and pressing the power switch again. If there is a malfunc-
tion in the system, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

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Meter display

When the power switch is turned off, each display will turn off as follows.

●

The shift position indicator will turn off after approximately 2 seconds.

●

The multi-information display, clock, etc. will turn off after approximately 30
seconds.  (Each  display  will  also  turn  off  immediately  if  a  door  is  locked
before 30 seconds has elapsed.)

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If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

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WARNING

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When starting the hybrid system

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

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Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency

●

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



P. 665)

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

●

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

●

When  restarting  the  hybrid  system  after  an  emergency  shutdown  while
driving, press the power switch. When restarting the hybrid system after
stopping  the  vehicle,  change  the  shift  position  to  P  and  then  press  the
power switch.

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When parking

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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NOTICE

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

●

Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-
ods of time without the hybrid system on.

●

If “Accessory”, “Ignition ON” or mileage display (



P. 213) is displayed on

the main display while the hybrid system is not operating, the power switch
is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the power switch off.

■

When starting the hybrid system

If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch

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

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Hybrid transmission

Shift lever

Operate the shift lever gently and ensure correct shifting operation.
Release the shift lever after each shifting operation to allow it to return to
the 

 position.

When shifting from P to N, D or R, from D to R, or from R to D, ensure that
the brake pedal is being depressed and the vehicle is stationary.

Shift position indicator

The current shift position is highlighted.
When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward B
and B position indicator disappear from the shift position indicator.

When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has
been  changed  to  the  desired  position  by  checking  the  shift  position
indicator provided on the instrument cluster.

Shifting the shift lever

1

When shifting to the D or R, move the shift lever along the shift
gate.

To shift to the N, slide the shift lever to the left and hold it. The shift
position will change to N.

To shift to the B, pull the shift lever down. Shifting to B is only pos-
sible when shift position D is selected.

2

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*

: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually

be used.



P. 430

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When shifting the shift position to P

Fully  stop  the  vehicle  and  set
the  parking  brake,  and  then
press the P position switch.

When  the  shift  position  is
changed to P, the switch indica-
tor comes on.
Check  that  the  P  position  is
highlighted  on  the  shift  position
indicator.

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Shifting the shift position from P to other positions

●

While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If
the shift lever is operated without depressing the brake pedal, the
buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled.

●

When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift posi-
tion  has  been  changed  to  the  desired  position  by  checking  the
shift position indicator provided on the instrument cluster.

●

The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)

D

Normal driving

*

B

Applying engine braking or strong braking when the 

accelerator pedal has been released on steep down-

ward slopes etc.

Selecting a driving mode

P position switch

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For the shift positions

●

When the power switch is off, the shift position cannot be changed.

●

When the power switch is in ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating),
the  shift  position  can  only  be  changed  to  N.  The  shift  position  will  be
changed to N even if the shift lever is shifted to D or R and held in that posi-
tion.

●

When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be changed from P
to D, N or R.

●

When  the  “READY”  indicator  is  flashing,  the  shift  position  cannot  be
changed from P to another position even if the shift lever is operated. Wait
until the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a solid light, and then
operate the shift lever again.

●

The shift position can only be changed to B directly from D.

In addition, if an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the
shift lever or by pressing the P position switch in any of the following situa-
tions, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled or the
shift  position  will  automatically  change  to  N.  When  this  happens,  select  an
appropriate shift position.

●

Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another

position by moving the shift lever without depressing the brake pedal.

• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to B by

moving the shift lever.

• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another

position by moving the shift lever while the charging cable is connected to
the vehicle.

●

Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When the P position switch is pressed while the vehicle is running.

*

1

• When  an  attempt  is  made  to  select  the  R  position  by  moving  the  shift

lever when the vehicle is moving forward.

*

2

• When  an  attempt  is  made  to  select  the  D  position  by  moving  the  shift

lever when the vehicle is moving in reverse.

*

3

• When  an  attempt  is  made  to  change  the  shift  position  from  R  to  B  by

moving the shift lever.

*

1

: Shift  position  may  be  changed  to  P  when  driving  at  extremely  low

speeds.

*

2

: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.

*

3

: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.

●

If N is selected while driving at a certain speed, even if the shift lever is not
held in the N position, the shift position changes to N. In this situation, the
buzzer sounds and a confirmation message is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display to inform the driver that the shift position has changed to N.

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Reverse warning buzzer

When  shifting  into  R,  a  buzzer  will  sound  to  inform  the  driver  that  the  shift
position is in R.

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)



P. 322

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Automatic P position selection function

●

If the power switch is on and the shift position is not already P, completely
stopping the vehicle and pressing the power switch causes the shift position
to automatically switch to P and the power switch to turn off.

*

●

The shift position may also automatically switch to P if one of the following
conditions is detected while the vehicle is stopped by dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range.
• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
• Driver’s door is opened
• Approximately 3 minutes elapse after the vehicle stopped

*

: If the power switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for exam-

ple,  just  before  the  vehicle  stops),  the  shift  position  may  automatically
switch to P. Press the power switch after completely stopping the vehicle to
prevent unexpected sudden stopping of the vehicle.

■

If the shift position cannot be shifted from P

There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation. (



P. 715)

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About engine braking

When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.

●

When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gasoline-
fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that of other
vehicles.

●

The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.

If  the  vehicle  is  driven  continuously  in  the  B  position,  fuel  efficiency  will
become low. Usually, select the D position.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery



P. 608

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When  a  message  related  to  shift  operations  is  displayed  on  the  multi-
information display

When the shift position does not switch due to a mistaken operation, system
conditions, etc., or when the attempted shift operation is invalid, a message
indicating the correct operation or the reason why switching cannot be per-
formed is shown on the multi-information display. In these cases, follow the
instructions and retry the operation.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. reverse warning buzzer) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P. 753)

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift position suddenly. 
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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Shift lever and P position switch

●

Do not remove the shift lever knob or use anything but a genuine Toyota
shift lever knob. Also, do not hang anything on the shift lever. 
Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing
unexpected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.

●

Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving.
If  the  P  position  switch  is  pressed  when  driving  at  very  low  speeds  (for
example,  just  before  the  vehicle  stops),  the  vehicle  may  stop  suddenly
when the shift position switches to P, which could lead to an accident.

●

In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do
not touch the shift lever or P position switch when not using them.

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NOTICE

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge

If  the  shift  position  is  in  N,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  will  not  be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.

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Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possible

If  any  of  the  following  situations  occurs,  shift  control  system  malfunctions
are possible. 
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer.

●

When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on
the multi-information display.

●

The display indicates that no shift position is selected for more than a few
seconds.

■

Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily
possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait
for approximately 20 seconds before attempting to change the shift position
again.

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Turn signal lever

Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the  lever  partway  and  release
it)

The  right  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.

Lane  change  to  the  left  (move
the  lever  partway  and  release
it)

The  left  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that each turn signal light flashes correctly.

■

If  the  turn  signals  stop  flashing  before  a  lane  change  has  been  per-
formed

Operate the lever again.

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Customization

The  number  of  times  the  turn  signals  flash  during  a  lane  change  can  be
changed. (Customizable features: 



P. 753)

Operating instructions

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Parking brake

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

■

Parking the vehicle



P. 321

■

Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.
“Release  Parking  Brake”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  (with
the vehicle reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

■

Usage in winter time



P. 508

Operating instructions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

NOTICE

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Before driving

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

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Headlight switch

Operating the 

 switch turns on the lights as follows:



U.S.A. (type A)

The  daytime  running
lights turn on. (



P. 356)

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



P. 356) turn on.

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

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. 

Operating instructions

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3

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U.S.A. (type B)

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

The  headlights,  side
marker,  parking,  LED
accent  (if  equipped),
daytime  running  lights
(



P.  356)  and  so  on

turn on and off automat-
ically  (when  the  power
switch is in ON mode).
The  side  marker,  park-
ing,  LED  accent  (if
equipped),  tail,  license
plate,  instrument  panel
lights, and daytime run-
ning  lights  (



P.  356)

turn on.

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2

(if equipped)

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Canada

The  headlights,  side
marker,  parking,  LED
accent  (if  equipped),
daytime  running  lights
(



P.  356)  and  so  on

turn on and off automat-
ically  (when  the  power
switch is in ON mode).
The  side  marker,  park-
ing,  LED  accent  (if
equipped),  tail,  license
plate,  instrument  panel
lights, and daytime run-
ning  lights  (



P.  356)

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



P. 356)

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

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

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

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

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2

Turning on the high beam headlights

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Daytime running light system

●

The  daytime  running  lights  illuminate  using  the  same  lights  as  the  head-
lights, and illuminate dimmer than the headlights.

●

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

• The headlight switch is in the 

, 

, 

 or 

*

 position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the park-
ing brake is set again.

●

For  the  U.S.A.:  Daytime  running  lights  can  be  turned  off  by  operating  the
switch.

●

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

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Headlight control sensor (if equipped)

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

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Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds  after  a  door  is  opened  and  closed  if  the  power  switch  is  turned  to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if 

 on

the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light

switch to the 

, 

, 

 or 

 position once and then back to

the 

 or 

 position.

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the
headlights and/or tail lights are on when the power switch is turned off, the
12-volt battery saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the
lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When any of the following are performed, the 12-volt battery-saving function
is canceled once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically
20 minutes after the 12-volt battery-saving function has been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is operated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.

■

Customization

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



P. 753)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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AHB (Automatic High Beam)

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

 or 

 position.

Press  the  Automatic  High
Beam switch.

The Automatic  High  Beam  indica-
tor  will  come  on  when  the  head-
lights  are  turned  on  automatically
to  indicate  that  the  system  is
active.

The  Automatic  High  Beam  uses  an  in-vehicle  front  camera  to
assess  the  brightness  of  streetlights,  the  lights  of  vehicles
ahead etc., and automatically turns the high beam on or off as
necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

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

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

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Switching to low beam

Pull  the  lever  to  the  original
position.

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

■

Switching to high beam

Press  the  Automatic  High
Beam switch.

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

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

●

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

●

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

■

Front camera detection information

●

The  high  beam  may  not be  automatically turned  off in  the  following  situa-
tions:
• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead vehicles have no lights

●

The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to
remain on.

●

The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high
beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

●

The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.

●

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●

In  the  situations  shown  below,  the  system  may  not  be  able  to  accurately
detect  surrounding  brightness  levels.  This  may  cause  the  low  beams  to
remain  on or the  high beams to  cause problems  for pedestrians, vehicles
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high
and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The front camera is deformed or dirty.
• The front camera temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

or fog lights.

• Vehicles  ahead  have  headlights  that  are  either  switched  off,  dirty,  are

changing color, or are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness.

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

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

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

road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

a mirror.

• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in

an abnormal manner.

• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

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

• The headlight switch is in the 

 or 

 position.

• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Within 60 seconds after step  , repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to
the  original  position  then  pushing  it  to  the  high  beam  position  quickly  10
times, then leave the lever in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator is turn on
and off 3 times.

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

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.

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Fog light switch





Type A

Turns the fog lights off

Turns the fog lights on



: If equipped

The fog lights offer improved visibility in difficult driving condi-
tions, such as in rain and fog.

Operating instructions

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

Type B

Turns the fog lights off

Turns the fog lights on

■

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the 

 lever operates the wipers or washer as follows.

■

Intermittent  windshield  wipers  with  interval  adjuster  (if
equipped)



Type A

Off

Intermittent operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation



Type B

Off

Intermittent operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

Operating the wiper lever

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Wiper  intervals  can  be  adjusted  when  intermittent  operation  is
selected.

Increases  the  intermittent
windshield wiper frequency 
Decreases  the  intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Washer/wiper 

dual

operation

Pulling  the  lever  operates  the
wipers and washer.
The  wipers  will  automatically
operate  a  couple  of  times  after
the washer squirts.

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)



Type A

Off

Rain-sensing  opera-

tion

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation



Type B

Off

Rain-sensing operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Temporary operation

When 

 is selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the

sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper tim-
ing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed. 

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The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when 

 is selected.

Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper 

dual

operation

Pulling  the  lever  operates  the
wipers and washer.
The  wipers  will  automatically
operate  a  couple  of  times  after
the washer squirts.

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■

The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Dripping prevention wiper sweep (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)

After  washing  and  wiping  operation  several  times,  the  wipers  operate  one
more time after a short delay to prevent dripping. However, this function will
not operate while driving.

■

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●

If the wiper switch is turned to the 

 position while the power switch is in

ON  mode,  the  wipers  will  operate  once  to  show  that AUTO  mode  is  acti-
vated.

●

If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185



F (85



C) or higher, or 5



F

(-15



C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate

the wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.

■

If no windshield washer fluid sprays

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

■

Customization

Settings of AUTO mode operation can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P. 753)

●

The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops. 
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes  the  windshield,  or  if  bugs,  etc.
are present on the windshield.

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WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-
gers, etc. do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

■

Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

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

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

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

■

When the washer fluid tank is empty

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

■

When a nozzle becomes blocked

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

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

●

Turn  the  power  switch  off  and  ensure  that  all  the  doors  and  win-
dows are closed.

●

Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P. 739

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

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

The  fuel  tank  of  your  vehicle  has  a  special  structure,  which
requires a reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. After
the opener switch has been pressed, it will take several seconds
until the vehicle is ready for refueling.

Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

■

When refueling

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

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

●

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

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

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Press  the  opener  to  open  the
fuel filler door.

The fuel filler door will open within
about  10  seconds  of  the  switch
being  pressed.  Before  refueling  is
possible, a message will be shown
on  the  multi-information  display  in
the  instrument  cluster  to  indicate
the  progress  of  the  fuel  filler  door
opener.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open and hang it on the back of
the fuel filler door.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

●

Finish  refueling  within  30  minutes.  If  more  than  30  minutes  passes,  the
internal valve closes. In this condition, fuel may overflow during the refuel-
ing process. 
Press the fuel filler door opener switch again.

●

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

■

Notice about fuel



P. 104

Opening the fuel tank cap

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When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch

Using  the  lever  to  open  the  fuel  filler  door  may  not  allow  for  an  adequate
reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. To prevent fuel from spilling
out, turn the cap slowly when removing it. 
During refueling, fuel may spill out from the filler opening due to air being dis-
charged  from  inside  the  fuel  tank. Therefore,  fill  the  fuel  tank  carefully  and
slowly.

Open  the  back  door  and  remove  the
cover underneath the luggage compart-
ment light.

Pull the lever backward and check that
the fuel lid opens.

NOTICE

■

When refueling

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When  refueling  your  vehicle,  make  sure
that the fuel filler door lock is not pushed
by the fuel nozzle boot, etc., as this may
cause a valve to close, possibly resulting
in a fuel spill.
If  the  fuel  filler  door  lock  has  been
pushed,  operate  the  fuel  filler  door
opener switch in the vehicle before con-
tinuing to refuel.

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

Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

■

When replacing the fuel tank cap

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

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Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

◆

PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P. 384

◆

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P. 395

◆

AHB (Automatic High Beam)



P. 358

◆

RSA (Road Sign Assist)



P. 410

◆

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range



P. 414

The  Toyota  Safety  Sense  2.0  consists  of  the  following  drive
assist systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driv-
ing experience:

Driving assist system

WARNING

■

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is designed to operate under the assumption
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions. 
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle’s surround-
ings and driving safely.

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

Radar sensor
Front camera

Sensors

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WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

●

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

●

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

replaced

• When the front bumper is replaced

Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover

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

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To avoid malfunction of the front camera

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

●

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

snow, etc., clean the windshield.

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

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

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

dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

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

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P. 515, 527)

●

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

●

Do not attach window tint to the windshield.

●

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

●

Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.

●

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

●

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

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

●

Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact.

●

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

●

Do not disassemble the front camera.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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Certifications



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Hawaii

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If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system  may  be temporarily unavailable or  there  may  be a malfunction in
the system.

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When
the  normal  operating  conditions  are  detected,  the  message  will  disappear
and the system will become operational.

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In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has
been  driven  for  some  time)  and  the  normal  operating  conditions  are
detected,  the  message  will  disappear  and  the  system  will  become  opera-
tional. 

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

• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera-

tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely
cold environment

• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such

as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining
into the front camera

Situation

Actions

When the area around a sensor
is  covered  with  dirt,  moisture
(fogged  up,  covered  with  con-
densation,  ice,  etc.),  or  other
foreign matter

To clean the part of the windshield in front
of  the  front  camera,  use  the  windshield
wipers or the windshield defogger of the
air conditioning system (



P. 515, 527).

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

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

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

If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle  is  parked  in  an  extremely  cold
environment,  use  the  air  conditioning
system  to  increase  the  temperature
around the front camera.

The  area  in  front  of  the  front
camera  is  obstructed,  such  as
when  the  hood  is  open  or  a
sticker is attached to the part of
the  windshield  in  front  of  the
front camera.

Close  the  hood,  remove the sticker, etc.
to clear the obstruction.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)

The system can detect the following:

●

Vehicles

●

Bicyclists

●

Pedestrians

The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and front camera
to detect objects (

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P. 384) in front of the vehicle. When the sys-

tem determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with an
object is high, a warning operates to urge the driver to take eva-
sive action and the potential brake pressure is increased to help
the driver avoid the collision. If the system determines that the
possibility of a frontal collision with an object is extremely high,
the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the collision
or help reduce the impact of the collision.

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

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P. 388)

Detectable objects

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Pre-collision warning

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

■

Pre-collision brake assist

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

■

Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is
extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid
the collision or reduce the impact of the collision.

System functions

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Limitations of the pre-collision system

●

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

●

Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision, its effectiveness may change according to vari-
ous conditions, therefore the system may not always be able to achieve
the same level of performance. 
Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision: 



P. 390

• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: 



P. 392

●

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

■

Pre-collision braking

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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When to disable the pre-collision system

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

●

When the vehicle is being towed

●

When your vehicle is towing another vehicle

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

When the tires are not properly inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When tires of a size other than specified are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

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

●

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

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Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on 

 (



P. 246)

of the multi-information display.

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

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

■

Changing the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on 

 (

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P. 246)

of the multi-information display.

The warning timing setting is retained when the power switch is turned
off.
However,  if  the  pre-collision  system  is  disabled  and  re-enabled,  the
operation timing will return to the default setting (middle).

Early
Middle

This is the default setting.

Late

Changing settings of the pre-collision system

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The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.
Each function is operational at the following speed

●

Pre-collision warning

●

Pre-collision brake assist

●

Pre-collision braking

The system may not operate in the following situations:

●

If  a  12-volt  battery  terminal  has  been  disconnected  and  reconnected  and
then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●

If the shift position is in R

●

When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning
function will be operational)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx.  7  to  110  mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx.  7  to  110  mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists  and  pedestri-
ans

Approx.  7  to  50  mph
(10 to 80 km/h)

Approx.  7  to  50  mph
(10 to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph
(30 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph
(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists  and  pedestri-
ans

Approx.  20  to  50  mph
(30 to 80 km/h)

Approx.  20  to  50  mph
(30 to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx.  7  to  110  mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx.  7  to  110  mph
(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists  and  pedestri-
ans

Approx.  7  to  50  mph
(10 to 80 km/h)

Approx.  7  to  50  mph
(10 to 80 km/h)

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Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-
ating, it will be canceled:

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.

●

The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

■

Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-
sibility of a collision

●

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

• When rapidly closing on a detectable object, etc.
• When approaching objects on the roadside, such as detectable objects,

guardrails, utility poles, trees, or walls

The  system  detects  objects  based  on
their  size,  profile,  motion,  etc.  However,
an object may not be detected depending
on  the  surrounding  brightness  and  the
motion,  posture,  and  angle  of  the
detected  object,  preventing  the  system
from operating properly. (



P. 392) 

The illustration shows an image of detect-
able objects.

• When  approaching  a  detectable

object  in  an  adjacent  lane  or  on  the
roadside, such as when changing the
course of travel or driving on a wind-
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• When there are patterns or paint in front of your vehicle that may be mis-

taken for a detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a detectable object approaches very close and then stops before

entering the path of your vehicle

• If  the  front  of  your  vehicle  is  raised  or  lowered,  such  as  when  on  an

uneven or undulating road surface

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

on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a

protrusion in front of your vehicle

• When  approaching  an  electric  toll  gate  barrier,  parking  area  barrier,  or

other barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

• When  there  is  a  detectable  object  or

other  object  by  the  roadside  at  the
entrance of a curve

• When  overtaking  a  detectable  object

that  is  changing  lanes  or  making  a
right/left turn

• When  passing  a  detectable  object  in

an  oncoming  lane  that  is  stopped  to
make a right/left turn

• When  passing  under  an  object  (road

sign, billboard, etc.)

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• When driving through steam or smoke
• When  driving  near  an  object  that  reflects  radio  waves,  such  as  a  large

truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric power plant,

or  other  location  where  strong  radio  waves  or  electrical  noise  may  be
present

■

Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the following, an object may not be detected by
the  radar  sensor  and  front  camera,  preventing  the  system  from  operating
properly:
• When a detectable object is approaching your vehicle
• When your vehicle or a detectable object is wobbling
• If a detectable object makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerv-

ing, acceleration or deceleration)

• When your vehicle approaches a detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is near a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole cover,

vehicle, steel plate on the road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under a structure
• When part of a detectable object is hidden by an object, such as  large

baggage, an umbrella, or guardrail

• When multiple detectable objects are close together
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a detectable object
• When a detectable object is a shade of white and looks extremely bright
• When a detectable object appears to be nearly the same color or bright-

ness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or suddenly emerges in front of your vehicle
• When the front of your vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc.
• When  a  very  bright  light  ahead,  such  as  the  sun  or  the  headlights  of

oncoming traffic, shines directly into the front camera

• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle ahead
• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle

• When  driving  through  or  under

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

• When  a  detectable  object  is  not

directly in front of your vehicle

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• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a personal mobility vehicle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a large

load,  a  bicycle  ridden  by  more  than  one  person,  or  a  uniquely  shaped
bicycle (bicycle with a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)

• If  a  pedestrian/or  the  riding  height  of  a  bicyclist  ahead  is  shorter  than

approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If  a  pedestrian/bicyclist  is  wearing  oversized  clothing  (a  rain  coat,  long

skirt, etc.), making their silhouette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist is bending for-

ward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When  driving  in  inclement  weather  such  as  heavy  rain,  fog,  snow  or  a

sandstorm

• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at

night or in a tunnel, making a detectable object appear to be nearly the
same color as its surroundings

• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

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

• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been driven for a

certain amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/

right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding

• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

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• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera is misaligned

●

In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when

the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet

• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-

face

■

If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P. 503), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision

braking functions are also disabled.

●

The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

• If the front of  the vehicle  is  raised  or

lowered

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LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

While driving on a road with clear white (yellow) lane lines, the LTA
system  warns  the  driver  if  the  vehicle  may  deviate  from  the  current
lane or course

*

, and also can  slightly operate the steering wheel to

help avoid deviation from the lane or course

*

. Also, while the dynamic

radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating, this system will
operate the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle’s lane position.
The LTA system recognizes white
(yellow)  lane  lines  or  a  course

*

using  the  front  camera. Addition-
ally,  it  detects  preceding  vehicles
using the front camera and radar.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the

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

Summary of functions

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WARNING

■

Before using LTA system

●

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

●

Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

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

■

Situations unsuitable for LTA system

In the following situations, use the LTA switch to turn the system off. Failure
to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.

●

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

●

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

●

Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.

●

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

●

When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.

●

During emergency towing.

■

Preventing  LTA  system  malfunctions  and  operations  performed  by
mistake

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

■

Conditions in which functions may not operate properly

In the following situations, the functions may not operate properly and the
vehicle  may  depart  from  its  lane.  Drive  safely  by  always  paying  careful
attention to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel to correct the
path of the vehicle without relying solely on the functions.

●

When  the  follow-up  cruising display is displayed (



P. 405)  and  the  pre-

ceding vehicle is swaying. (Your vehicle may sway accordingly and depart
from the lane.)

●

When  the  follow-up  cruising display is displayed (



P. 405)  and  the  pre-

ceding vehicle departs from its lane. (Your vehicle may follow the preced-
ing vehicle and depart from the lane.)

●

When  the  follow-up  cruising display is displayed (



P. 405)  and  the  pre-

ceding  vehicle  is  being  driven  extremely  close  to  the  left/right  lane  line.
(Your vehicle may follow the preceding vehicle and depart from the lane.)

●

Vehicle is being driven around a sharp curve.

●

When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is
displayed (



P. 405) and the preceding

vehicle  changes  lanes.  (Your  vehicle
may  follow  the  preceding  vehicle  and
also change lanes.)

●

Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mis-
taken  for  white  (yellow)  lines  are  pres-
ent on the side of the road (guardrails,
reflective poles, etc.).

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●

There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the white
(yellow) lines.

●

The  vehicle  is  driven  in  an  area  without  white  (yellow)  lines,  such  as  in
front of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.

●

The  white  (yellow)  lines  are  cracked,  “Botts’  dots”,  “Raised  pavement
marker” or stones are present.

●

The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand,
etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles,
etc.

●

The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than
lines that are white).

●

The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.

●

If the edge of the road is not clear or straight.

●

The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light, etc.

●

Vehicle  is  driven  where  the  road
diverges, merges, etc.

●

Repair marks of asphalt, white (yellow)
lines,  etc.  are  present  due  to  road
repair.

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WARNING

●

The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,
such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.

●

Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the
camera.

●

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.

●

The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.

●

The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.

●

The  vehicle  is  extremely  tilted  due  to  carrying  heavy  luggage  or  having
improper tire pressure.

●

The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.

●

The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions
during driving (poor roads or road seams).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at night with the headlights off or when a head-
light is dim due to its lens being dirty or it being misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a crosswind.

●

The vehicle is affected by wind from a vehicle driven in a nearby lane.

●

The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.

●

Tires  which  differ  by  structure,  manufacturer,  brand  or  tread  pattern  are
used.

●

When tires of a size other than specified are installed.

●

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

●

The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.

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■

Lane departure alert function

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

*

,  a

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

When  the  warning  buzzer
sounds,  check  the  area  around
your vehicle and carefully  oper-
ate  the  steering  wheel  to  move
the vehicle back to the center of
the lane.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or

a curb

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■

Steering assist function

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

*

,  the

system  provides  assistance  as
necessary  by  operating  the
steering 

wheel 

in 

small

amounts  for  a  short  period  of
time  to  keep  the  vehicle  in  its
lane.

If  the  system  detects  that  the
steering  wheel  has  not  been
operated  for  a  fixed  amount  of
time or the steering wheel is not
being  firmly  gripped,  a  warning
is  displayed  on  the  multi-infor-
mation  display  and  the  function
is temporarily canceled.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or

a curb

■

Vehicle sway warning function

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

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Lane centering function

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

When dynamic radar cruise con-
trol  with  full-speed  range  is  not
operating,  the  lane  centering
function does not operate. 
In  situations  where  the  white
(yellow) lane lines are difficult to
see  or  are  not  visible,  such  as
when  in  a  traffic  jam,  this  func-
tion will operate to help follow a
preceding vehicle by monitoring
the  position  of  the  preceding
vehicle. 
If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been operated for
a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel is not being firmly gripped,
a warning is displayed on the multi-information display and the function
is temporarily canceled. 

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Press  the  LTA  switch  to  turn  the
LTA system on.

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

Turning LTA system on

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LTA indicator
The illumination condition of the
indicator  informs  the  driver  of
the system operation status. 
Illuminated  in  green:  LTA  sys-
tem is operating. 
Flashing  in  orange:  Lane
departure alert function is oper-
ating. 
Steering  control  indicator  and  operation  display  of  steering  wheel
operation support
When that steering wheel assistance of the steering assist function
or lane centering function is operating, the indicator illuminates and
the operation display on the multi-information display is turned on.
Lane departure alert function display
Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the
driving assist system information screen.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or

a curb

Indications on combination meter

1

2

3



Inside  of  displayed  lines  is
white



Inside  of  displayed  lines  is
black

Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing  white  (yellow)  lines  or  a
course

*

. 

When 

the 

vehicle

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

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

*

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ily canceled.

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Follow-up cruising display

Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the  driving
assist system information screen.
Indicates that steering assist of the lane centering function is operating by
monitoring the position of a preceding vehicle.
When the follow-up cruising display is displayed, if the preceding vehicle
moves, your vehicle may move in the same way. Always pay careful atten-
tion to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel as necessary to
correct the path of the vehicle and ensure safety.

■

Operation conditions of each function

●

Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.

*

1

• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course

*

2

. (When a white

[yellow] line or course

*

2

 is recognized on only one side, the system will

operate only for the recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. (



P. 409)

*

1

: The  function  operates  even  if  the  vehicle  speed  is  less  than  approxi-

mately 32 mph (50 km/h) when the lane centering function is operating.

*

2

: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil,

or a curb

●

Steering assist function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-
tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.

• Setting  for 

  (“LTA  Steering Assist  Mode”)  in 

  of  the  multi-

information display is set to “On”. (



P. 220)

• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering  wheel  is  not  operated  with  a  steering  force  level  suitable  for

changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. (



P. 408)

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