Toyota RAV4 (2020 year). Manual in english - part 4

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4-2. Driving procedures

Press the brake hold switch to 
turn the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator 
(green) 

 comes on. While the 

system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) 

 comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating 

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be 

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift 

the shift position to P, set the park-

ing brake and make sure that the 

vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place 

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake 

components overheating, which 

may affect braking performance 

and increase brake wear. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer immediately if this 

occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system 
keeps the brake applied 
when the shift lever is in D, 
S or N with the system on 
and the brake pedal has 
been depressed to stop the 
vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is 
depressed with the shift 
lever in D or S to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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●

The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt.

If any of the conditions above are 

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn 

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if 

any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the 

brake, a warning buzzer will sound 

and a message will be shown on the 

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released 

for a period of about 3 minutes 

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake 

will be set automatically. In this 

case, a warning buzzer sounds 

and a message is shown on the 

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the 

system is holding the brake, firmly 

depress the brake pedal and 

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not 

hold the vehicle when the vehicle 

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the 

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will 

inform the driver of this situation. If 

a warning message is shown on 

the multi-information display, read 

the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set 

automatically while the system 

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake:

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. 

(The parking brake will not be 

released automatically if the seat 

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch 

with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake 

indicator light goes off. (



P.203)

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate 

even when the brake hold switch is 

pressed with the brake hold system 

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction 

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit 

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and 

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.633

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a 

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise 

caution. The brake hold function 

may not hold the vehicle in such a 

situation.

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WARNING

■

When stopped on a slippery 

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the 

tires has been exceeded. Do not 

use the system when stopped on 

a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not 

designed for use when parking 

the vehicle for a long period of 

time. Turning the engine switch off 

while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, 

which would cause the vehicle to 

move. When operating the engine 

switch, depress the brake pedal, 

shift the shift lever to P and set 

the parking brake.

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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the 

 switch 

turns on the lights as follows:



Type A

U.S.A.

Canada

1

 The side marker, parking, 

tail, license plate, instrument 
panel lights, and daytime run-
ning lights (



P.209) turn on.

2

 The headlights and all 

lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn 
on.

3

 The headlights, daytime 

running lights (



P.209) and 

all the lights listed above turn 

on and off automatically.

4

 (U.S.A.) Off 
 (Canada) The daytime 

running lights turn on. 
(



P.209)



Type B

1

 The side marker, parking, 

tail, license plate, instrument 
panel lights, and daytime run-
ning lights (



P.209) turn on.

2

 The headlights and all 

lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn 
on.

3

 The daytime running 

lights turn on. (



P.209)

4

 Off

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the 

low beam headlight lights, and illu-

minate dimmer than the low beam 

headlight lights.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.

Turning on the headlights

A

B

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●

To make your vehicle more visible 

to other drivers during daytime 

driving, the daytime running lights 

turn on automatically when all of 

the following conditions are met. 

(The daytime running lights are 

not designed for use at night.)

• The engine is running

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

 

(Canada only), 

, 

 or 

*

 

position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

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

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running 

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light 

system offers greater durability 

and consumes less electricity, so 

it can help improve fuel economy.

■

Headlight control sensor (if 

equipped)

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, 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 head-

light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The 

lights turn off 30 seconds after the 

engine switch is turned to ACC or 

OFF and a door is opened and 

closed. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if 

 on the key is 

pressed after all the doors are 

closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on: 

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the engine switch is turned 

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s 

door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the 

engine switch to ON, or turn the light 

switch off once and then back to 

 or 

 position.

■

Light reminder buzzer



Vehicles without smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine 
switch is turned to ACC or OFF, the 
key is removed and the driver’s door 
is opened while the lights are turned 
on. 



Vehicles with smart key system

A buzzer sounds when the engine 
switch is turned to ACC or OFF and 
the driver’s door is opened while the 
lights are turned on.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination (if equipped)

When driving during daytime with 
the headlight switch turned to 

, if 

the windshield wipers are used, the 

headlights will turn on automatically 

after several seconds to help 

enhance the visibility of your vehi-

cle.

■

Battery-saving function

In order to prevent the battery of the 

vehicle from discharging, if the 

headlights and/or tail lights are on 

when the engine switch is turned to 

OFF, the battery saving function will 

operate and automatically turn off all 

the lights after approximately 20 

minutes.
When any of the following are per-

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formed, the battery-saving function 

is canceled once and then reacti-

vated. All the lights will turn off auto-

matically 20 minutes after the 

battery-saving function has been 

reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitiv-

ity) can be changed.

(Customizable features: 



P.694)

1

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.

2

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.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the engine 

is not running.

Turning on the high beam 
headlights

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1

Press the Automatic High 
Beam switch.

2

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

 or 

 position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 

will come on when the system is 

operating.

■

High beam automatic turning 

on or off conditions

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are fulfilled, the high beam 

will be automatically turned on 

(after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approxi-

mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with 

headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the 

road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions 

are fulfilled, the high beam will be 

automatically 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.

■

Camera sensor detection infor-

mation

●

The high beam may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following 

situations:

• When oncoming vehicles sud-

denly appear from a curve

AHB (Automatic High 

Beam)

The Automatic High Beam 
uses an in-vehicle camera 
sensor to assess the bright-
ness of streetlights, the 
lights of vehicles ahead etc., 
and automatically turns the 
high beam on or off as nec-
essary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic 

High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Auto-

matic High Beam. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe your 

surroundings and turning the high 

beam on or off manually if neces-

sary.

■

To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High 

Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic 
High Beam system

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• 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 a wide road

• When vehicles ahead 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 (gradi-

ent, 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.

●

Bicycles or similar objects may not 

be detected.

●

In the situations shown below, the 

system may not be able to accu-

rately detect surrounding bright-

ness 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 dam-

aged

• The camera sensor is deformed or 

dirty

• When the temperature of the cam-

era sensor is extremely high

• Surrounding brightness levels are 

equal to those of headlights, tail 

lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of 

vehicles ahead are turned off, 

dirty, changing color, or not aimed 

properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, 

snow, dust, etc. from a preceding 

vehicle

• When driving through an area of 

intermittently changing brightness 

and darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly 

driving ascending/descending 

roads, or roads with rough, bumpy 

or uneven surfaces (such as 

stone-paved roads, gravel roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly 

taking curves or driving on a wind-

ing road

• There is a highly reflective object 

ahead of the vehicle, such as a 

sign or mirror

• The back of a vehicle ahead is 

highly reflective, such as a con-

tainer on a truck

• The vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed 

properly

• The vehicle is listing or titling 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 distress to other drivers or 

pedestrians nearby

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If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Temporarily lowering sensor 

sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be 

temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the engine switch off while 

the following conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in 

 or 

 position.

●

The headlight switch lever is in 

high beam position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is 

on.

2

Turn the engine switch to ON.

3

Within 60 seconds after step 2, 

repeat pulling the headlight 

switch lever to the original posi-

tion then pushing it to the high 

beam position quickly 10 times, 

then leave the lever in high beam 

position.

4

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 when the vehicle 

is stopped.

■

Switching to the low beam

Pull the lever to original position.

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

■

Switching to the high beam

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 
will turn off and the high beam indi-
cator 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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*

: If equipped

1

*1

 or 

*2

 Turns the 

fog lights off

2

 Turns the fog lights on

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

■

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

Operating the 

 lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-
lows:



Intermittent windshield wipers

1

*1

 or 

*2

 Off

2

*1

 or 

*2

 Intermittent 

operation

3

*1

 or 

*2

 Low speed 

operation

Fog light switch

*

The fog lights offer 
improved visibility in diffi-
cult driving conditions, 
such as in rain and fog.

Operating procedure

Windshield wipers and 

washer

Operating the lever can 
switch between automatic 
operation and manual oper-
ation, or can use the 
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they 

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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4

*1

 or 

*2

 High speed 

operation

5

*1

 or 

*2

 Temporary 

operation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

If equipped, wiper intervals can 
be adjusted when intermittent 
operation is selected.

6

Increases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

7

Decreases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

8

 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

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



Rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers

1

*1

 or 

*2

 Off

2

 Rain-sensing opera-

tion

3

*1

 or 

*2

 Low speed 

operation

4

*1

 or 

*2

 High speed 

operation

5

*1

 or 

*2

 Temporary 

operation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when 
the sensor detects falling rain. The 
system automatically adjusts wiper 
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.

The sensor sensitivity can be 
adjusted when “AUTO” is 
selected.

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6

Increases the sensitivity

7

Decreases the sensitivity

8

 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

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

■

The windshield wipers and 

washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with 

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●

The raindrop sensor judges the 

amount of raindrops.

●

If the wiper switch is turned to the 

“AUTO” position while the engine 

switch is in ON, the wipers will 

operate once to show that “AUTO” 

mode is activated.

●

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, the auto-

matic operation may not occur. In 

this case, operate the wipers in 

any mode other than “AUTO”.

■

If no windshield washer fluid 

sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are 

not blocked if there is washer fluid in 

the windshield washer fluid reser-

voir.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of 

windshield wipers in “AUTO” 

mode (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

The windshield wipers may oper-

ate unexpectedly if the sensor is 

touched or the windshield is sub-

ject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. 

Take care that your fingers or any-

thing else does not become 

caught in the windshield wipers.

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Operating the 

 switch 

operates the rear wiper as fol-
lows:

1

*1

 or 

*2

 Off

2

*1

 or 

*2

 Intermittent 

operation

3

*1

 or 

*2

 Normal oper-

ation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of 

washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the 

washer fluid until the windshield 

becomes warm. The fluid may 

freeze on the windshield and 

cause low visibility. This may lead 

to an accident, resulting in death 

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is 

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may 

overheat.

■

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 battery discharge

Do not leave the wipers on longer 

than necessary when the engine 

is off.

Rear window wiper 

and washer

Operating the lever can 
switch between automatic 
operation and manual oper-
ation, or can use the 
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may 

damage the rear window.

Operating the wiper lever

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:For Canada

4

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operation

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

■

The rear window wiper and 

washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not 

blocked if there is washer fluid in the 

washer fluid reservoir.

■

Back door opening linked rear 

window wiper stop function

When the rear window wiper is 

operating, if the back door is opened 

while the vehicle is stopped, opera-

tion of the rear window wiper will be 

stopped to prevent anyone near the 

vehicle from being sprayed by water 

from the wiper. When the back door 

is closed, wiper operation will 
resume.

*

*

: The setting must be customized at 

your Toyota dealer.

■

Reverse-linked rear window 

wiper function

When the shift lever is shifted to R 

when the front wipers are operating, 

the rear window wiper will operate 

once.

■

Customization

Setting of the reverse-linked func-

tion can be changed. (Customizable 

features: 



P.695)

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is 

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may 

overheat.

■

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 battery discharge

Do not leave the wiper on longer 

than necessary when the engine 

is off.

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

Close all the doors and win-
dows, and turn the engine 
switch to OFF.



Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P.676

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded 

gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, 

your vehicle has a fuel tank opening 

that only accommodates the spe-

cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■

If the malfunction indicator 

lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may 

illuminate erroneously if refueling is 

performed repeatedly when the fuel 

tank is nearly full.

Opening the fuel tank 

cap

Perform the following steps 
to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehi-
cle

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 sur-

face to discharge any static 

electricity. It is important to dis-

charge static electricity before 

refueling because sparks result-

ing 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 igni-

tion hazard.

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Pull up the opener to open 
the fuel filler door.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly 
to open it and put it into the 
holder on the fuel filler door.

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

■

When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display

The fuel tank cap may be unfas-

tened or loose. Turn the engine 

switch off, check the cap and tighten 

it securely. If the message remains, 

wait a few seconds and then turn 

the engine switch off once again.

WARNING

■

When refueling

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent fuel overflowing from 

the fuel tank:

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle 

into the fuel filler neck.

●

Stop filling the tank after the fuel 

nozzle automatically clicks off.

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehi-

cle, such as causing the emission 

control system to operate abnor-

mally or damaging fuel system 

components or the vehicle’s 

painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Closing the fuel tank cap

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WARNING

■

When replacing the fuel tank 

cap

Do not use anything but a genu-

ine Toyota fuel tank cap designed 

for your vehicle. Doing so may 

cause a fire or other incident 

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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■

PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.229

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P.237

■

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)



P.212

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if 
equipped)



P.247

■

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range



P.250

Two types of sensors, located 
behind the front grille and wind-
shield, detect information neces-
sary to operate the drive assist 
systems.

Radar sensor

Front camera

Toyota Safety Sense 

2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 
consists of the following 
drive assist systems and 
contributes to a safe and 
comfortable driving experi-
ence:

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 condi-

tions.

As there is a limit to the degree of 

recognition accuracy and control 

performance that this system can 

provide, do not overly rely on this 

system. The driver is always 

responsible for paying attention to 

the vehicle’s surroundings and 

driving safely.

Sensors

A

B

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WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the 

radar sensor

Observe the following precau-

tions.

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.

Radar sensor

Radar sensor cover

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

●

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 sub-

jected to a strong impact, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

A

B

●

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

■

To avoid malfunction of the 

front camera

Observe the following precau-

tions.

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 cov-

ered 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 necessary 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 wind-

shield where the front camera is 

installed is dirty, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●

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 

illustration).

From the top of the windshield 
to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) 
below the bottom of the front 
camera

Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) 
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] 
to the right and left from the 
center of the front camera)

●

If the part of the windshield in 

front of the front camera is 

fogged up or covered with con-

densation, or ice, use the wind-

shield defogger to remove the 

fog, condensation, or ice. 

(



P.511, 517)

●

If water droplets cannot be 

properly removed from the area 

of the windshield 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 recali-

brated. Contact your Toyota 

dealer for details.

A

B

●

Do not allow liquids to contact 

the front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to 

shine into the front camera.

●

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 Toy-

ota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long 

object is to be mounted on the 

roof, make sure that it will not 

obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or 

other lights.

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■

Certification



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan 

and Puerto Rico



For vehicles sold in Canada

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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.

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

Situation

Actions

When the area around a sensor is 
covered with dirt, moisture (fogged 
up, covered with condensation, 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 sys-
tem (



P.511, 517).

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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

When the temperature around the 
front camera is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehi-
cle is in the sun or in an extremely 
cold environment

If the front camera is hot, such as 
after the vehicle had been parked in 
the sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature 
around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the 
vehicle was parked, depending on its 
type, the sunlight reflected from the 
surface of the sunshade may cause 
the temperature of the front camera 
to become excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such as 
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.

Situation

Actions

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The system can detect the fol-
lowing:



Vehicles



Bicyclists



Pedestrians

■

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 
collision 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 colli-
sion is extremely high, the 
brakes are automatically applied 
to help avoid the collision or 
reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem)

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



P.229) in front of 

the vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the 
possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with an object is high, 
a warning operates to urge 
the driver to take evasive 
action and the potential 
brake pressure is increased 
to help the driver avoid the 
collision. If the system 
determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision 
with an object is extremely 
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help 
avoid the collision or help 
reduce the impact of the 
collision.

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



P.231)

Detectable objects

System functions

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WARNING

■

Limitations of the pre-colli-

sion system

●

The driver is solely responsible 

for safe driving. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe 

your surroundings. 

Do not use the pre-collision sys-

tem instead of normal braking 

operations under any circum-

stances. This system will not 

prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every 

situation. Do not overly rely on 

this system. Failure to do so 

may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

●

Although this system is 

designed to help avoid a colli-

sion 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 sys-

tem may operate even if there is 

no possibility of a collision: 



P.233

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly: 



P.234

●

Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the pre-collision system 

yourself.

Depending on the objects used 

for testing (dummies, card-

board objects imitating detect-

able objects, etc.), the system 

may not operate properly, possi-

bly 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 function, the pre-colli-

sion braking function operation 

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. Depress the 

brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking func-

tion 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-collision braking function 

from operating.

●

In some situations, while the 

pre-collision braking function is 

operating, operation of the func-

tion 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 tak-

ing evasive action and possibly 

delay the operation timing of the 

pre-collision braking function.

■

When to disable the pre-colli-

sion system

In the following situations, disable 

the system, as it may not operate 

properly, possibly leading to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

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Enabling/disabling the pre-
collision system

The pre-collision system can be 
enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen (



P.94) of the multi-

information display.

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

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

■

Changing the pre-collision 
warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing 
can be changed on the 

 

screen (



P.94) of the multi-

information display.

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

WARNING

●

When your vehicle is towing 

another vehicle

●

When transporting the vehicle 

via truck, boat, train or similar 

means of transportation

●

When the vehicle is raised on a 

lift with the engine running and 

the tires are allowed to rotate 

freely

●

When inspecting the vehicle 

using a drum tester such as a 

chassis dynamometer or speed-

ometer tester, or when using an 

on vehicle wheel balancer

●

When a strong impact is applied 

to the front bumper or front 

grille, due to an accident or 

other reasons

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in 

a stable manner, such as when 

the vehicle has been in an acci-

dent or is malfunctioning

●

When the vehicle is driven in a 

sporty manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly 

inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

When a compact spare tire or 

an emergency tire puncture 

repair kit is used

●

If equipment (snow plow, etc.) 

that may obstruct the radar sen-

sor or front camera is temporar-

ily installed to the vehicle

Changing settings of the 
pre-collision system

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Early

2

Middle

This is the default setting.

3

Late

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Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-

sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high. 

Each function is operational at the following speed

●

Pre-collision warning

●

Pre-collision brake assist

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph 

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10 

to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between 

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph 

(30 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph 

(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 20 to 50 mph 

(30 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph 

(30 to 80 km/h)

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Pre-collision braking

The system may not operate in the following situations:

●

If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the 

vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●

If the shift lever is in R

●

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

function will be operational)

■

Object detection function

The system detects objects based 

on their size, profile, motion, etc. 

However, an object may not be 

detected depending on the sur-

rounding brightness and the motion, 

posture, and angle of the detected 

object, preventing the system from 

operating properly. (



P.234) 

The illustration shows an image of 

detectable objects. 

■

Cancelation of the pre-collision 

braking

If either of the following occur while 

the pre-collision braking function is 

operating, it will be canceled:

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed strongly.

●

The steering wheel is turned 

sharply or abruptly.

■

Conditions under which the 

system may operate even if 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the system may determine 

that there is a possibility of a fron-

tal collision and operate.

• When passing a detectable object, 

etc.

• When changing lanes while over-

taking a detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable 

object in an adjacent lane or on 

the roadside, such as when 

changing the course of travel or 

driving on a winding road

• When rapidly closing on a detect-

able object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the 

roadside, such as detectable 

objects, guardrails, utility poles, 

trees, or walls

• When there is a detectable object 

or other object by the roadside at 

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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the entrance of a curve

• When there are patterns or paint 

in front of your vehicle that may be 

mistaken for a detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is 

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable 

object that is changing lanes or 

making a right/left turn

• When passing a detectable object 

in an oncoming lane that is 

stopped to make a right/left turn

• When a detectable object 

approaches very close and then 

stops before entering the path of 

your vehicle

• If the front of your vehicle is raised 

or lowered, such as when on an 

uneven or undulating road surface

• When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in 

a tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object 

(manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), 

steps, or a protrusion in front of 

your vehicle

• When passing under an object 

(road sign, billboard, etc.)

• When approaching an electric toll 

gate barrier, parking area barrier, 

or other barrier that opens and 

closes

• When using an automatic car 

wash

• When driving through or under 

objects that may contact your 

vehicle, such as thick grass, tree 

branches, or a banner

• When driving through steam or 

smoke

• When driving near an object that 

reflects radio waves, such as a 

large truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, 

broadcasting station, electric 

power plant, or other location 

where strong radio waves or elec-

trical noise may be present

■

Situations in which the system 

may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, an object may not be 

detected by the radar sensor and 

front camera, preventing the sys-

tem from operating properly:

• When a detectable object is 

approaching your vehicle

• When your vehicle or a detectable 

object is wobbling

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• If a detectable object makes an 

abrupt maneuver (such as sudden 

swerving, acceleration or deceler-

ation)

• When your vehicle approaches a 

detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is not 

directly in front of your vehicle

• When a detectable object is near 

a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole 

cover, vehicle, steel plate on the 

road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under 

a structure

• When part of a detectable object 

is hidden by an object, such as 

large baggage, an umbrella, or 

guardrail

• When multiple detectable objects 

are close together

• If the sun or other light is shining 

directly on a detectable object

• When a detectable object is a 

shade of white and looks 

extremely bright

• When a detectable object appears 

to be nearly the same color or 

brightness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or sud-

denly emerges in front of your 

vehicle

• When the front of your vehicle is 

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a very bright light ahead, 

such as the sun or the headlights 

of oncoming traffic, shines directly 

into the front camera

• When approaching the side or 

front of a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle

• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such 

as a personal mobility vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small 

rear end, such as an unloaded 

truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low 

rear end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely 

high ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a 

load which protrudes past its rear 

bumper

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly 

shaped, such as a tractor or side 

car

• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized 

bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a 

large load, a bicycle ridden by 

more than one person, or a 

uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle 

with a child seat, tandem bicycle, 

etc.)

• If a pedestrian/or the riding height 

of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than 

approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller 

than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing 

oversized clothing (a rain coat, 

long skirt, etc.), making their sil-

houette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward 

or squatting or bicyclist is bending 

forward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving 

fast

• If a pedestrian is pushing a 

stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or 

other vehicle

• When driving in inclement weather 

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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 sur-

roundings

• When driving in a place where the 

surrounding brightness changes 

suddenly, such as at the entrance 

or exit of a tunnel

• After the engine has started the 

vehicle has not been driven for a 

certain amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and 

for a few seconds after making a 

left/right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a 

few seconds after driving on a 

curve

• If your vehicle is skidding

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered

• If the wheels are misaligned

• If a wiper blade is blocking the 

front camera

• The vehicle is being driven at 

extremely high speeds

• When driving on a hill

• If the radar sensor or front camera 

is misaligned

●

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, sufficient braking force 

may not be obtained, preventing 

the system from performing prop-

erly:

• If the braking functions cannot 

operate to their full extent, such as 

when the brake parts are 

extremely cold, extremely hot, or 

wet

• If the vehicle is not properly main-

tained (brakes or tires are exces-

sively worn, improper tire inflation 

pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven 

on a gravel road or other slippery 

surface

■

If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P.362), 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.

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LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist)

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

*

 and provides assis-

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

*

. Furthermore, the 

system provides steering 
assistance when dynamic 
radar cruise control with 
full-speed range is operat-
ing to keep the vehicle in its 
lane.
The LTA system recognizes 
white (yellow) lane lines or a 
course

*

 using the front cam-

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

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

WARNING

■

Before using LTA system

●

Do not rely solely upon the LTA 

system. The LTA system does 

not automatically drive the vehi-

cle or reduce the amount of 

attention that must be paid to 

the area in front of the vehicle. 

The driver must always assume 

full responsibility for driving 

safely by paying careful atten-

tion to the surrounding condi-

tions and operating the steering 

wheel to correct the path of the 

vehicle. Also, the driver must 

take adequate breaks when 

fatigued, such as from driving 

for a long period of time.

●

Failure to perform appropriate 

driving operations and pay care-

ful attention may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

When not using the LTA system, 

use the LTA switch to turn the 

system off.

■

Situations unsuitable for LTA 

system

In the following situations, use the 

LTA switch to turn the system off. 

Failure to do so may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Vehicle is driven on a road sur-

face which is slippery due to 

rainy weather, fallen snow, 

freezing, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-

ered road.

●

White (yellow) lines are difficult 

to see due to rain, snow, fog, 

dust, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven in a temporary 

lane or restricted lane due to 

construction work.

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WARNING

●

Vehicle is driven in a construc-

tion zone.

●

A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are 

equipped.

●

When the tires have been 

excessively worn, or when the 

tire inflation pressure is low.

●

When tires of a size other than 

specified are installed.

●

Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes 

other than that highways and 

freeways.

●

When your vehicle is towing a 

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing

■

Preventing LTA system mal-

functions and operations per-

formed by mistake

●

Do not modify the headlights or 

place stickers, etc. on the sur-

face of the lights.

●

Do not modify the suspension 

etc. If the suspension etc. needs 

to be replaced, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not install or place anything 

on the hood or grille. Also, do 

not install a grille guard (bull 

bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●

If your windshield needs 

repairs, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Conditions in which functions 

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the 

functions may not operate prop-

erly and the vehicle may depart 

from its lane. Drive safely by 

always paying careful attention to 

your surroundings and operate 

the steering wheel to correct the 

path of the vehicle without relying 

solely on the functions.

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.242) and 

the preceding vehicle changes 

lanes. (Your vehicle may follow 

the preceding vehicle and also 

change lanes.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.242) and 

the preceding vehicle is sway-

ing. (Your vehicle may sway 

accordingly and depart from the 

lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.242) and 

the preceding vehicle departs 

from its lane. (Your vehicle may 

follow the preceding vehicle and 

depart from the lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.242) and 

the preceding vehicle is being 

driven extremely close to the 

left/right lane line. (Your vehicle 

may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

●

Vehicle is being driven around a 

sharp curve.

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WARNING

●

Objects or patterns that could 

be mistaken for white (yellow) 

lines are present on the side of 

the road (guardrails, reflective 

poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven where the road 

diverges, merges, etc.

●

Repair marks of asphalt, white 

(yellow) lines, etc. are present 

due to road repair.

●

There are shadows on the road 

that run parallel with, or cover, 

the white (yellow) lines.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area 

without white (yellow) lines, 

such as in front of a tollgate or 

checkpoint, or at an intersec-

tion, etc.

●

The white (yellow) lines are 

cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised 

pavement marker” or stones are 

present.

●

The white (yellow) lines cannot 

be seen or are difficult to see 

due to sand, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road 

surface that is wet due to rain, 

puddles, etc.

●

The traffic lines are yellow 

(which may be more difficult to 

recognize than lines that are 

white).

●

The white (yellow) lines cross 

over a curb, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a bright 

surface, such as concrete.

●

If the edge of the road is not 

clear or straight.

●

The vehicle is driven on a sur-

face that is bright due to 

reflected light, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area 

where the brightness changes 

suddenly, such as at the 

entrances and exits of tunnels, 

etc.

●

Light from the headlights of an 

oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. 

enters the camera.

●

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road 

which tilts left or right, or a wind-

ing road.

●

The vehicle is driven on an 

unpaved or rough road.

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Lane departure alert func-
tion

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

*

, a warn-

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

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

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Steering assist function

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

*

, the sys-

WARNING

●

The traffic lane is excessively 

narrow or wide.

●

The vehicle is extremely tilted 

due to carrying heavy luggage 

or having improper tire pres-

sure.

●

The distance to the preceding 

vehicle is extremely short.

●

The vehicle is moving up and 

down a large amount due to 

road conditions during driving 

(poor roads or road seams).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at 

night with the headlights off or 

when a headlight is dim due to 

its lens being dirty or it being 

misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a cross-

wind.

●

The vehicle is affected by wind 

from a vehicle driven in a 

nearby lane.

●

The vehicle has just changed 

lanes or crossed an intersec-

tion.

●

Tires which differ by structure, 

manufacturer, brand or tread 

pattern are used.

●

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

●

The vehicle is being driven at 

extremely high speeds.

Functions included in LTA 
system

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

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

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

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

■

Lane centering function

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

When dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range is not operat-
ing, the lane centering function 
does not operate.
In situations where the white (yel-
low) lane lines are difficult to see or 
are not visible, such as when in a 

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traffic jam, this function will operate 
to help follow a preceding vehicle 
by monitoring the position of the 
preceding vehicle.
If the system detects that the steer-
ing wheel has not been operated 
for a fixed amount of time or the 
steering wheel is not being firmly 
gripped, a warning is displayed on 
the multi-information display and 
the function is temporarily can-
celed.

Press the LTA switch to turn the 
LTA system on.

The LTA indicator illuminates and a 
message is displayed on the multi-
information display.

Press the LTA switch again to 
turn the LTA system off.

When the LTA system is turned on 
or off, operation of the LTA system 
continues in the same condition the 

next time the engine is started.

LTA indicator

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

Operation display of steering 
wheel operation support

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

Turning LTA system on

Indications on multi-infor-
mation display

A

B

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

Follow-up cruising display

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

Lane departure alert function 
display

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



Inside of displayed lines is 
white

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

*

. When the vehicle departs 

from its lane, the white line dis-
played on the side the vehicle 
departs from flashes orange.



Inside of displayed lines is 
black

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

*

 or is temporarily can-

celed.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Operation conditions of each 

function

●

Lane departure alert function

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

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• LTA is turned on.

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 

mph (50 km/h) or more.

*1

• System recognizes white (yellow) 

lane lines or a course

*2

. (When a 

white [yellow] line or course

*2

 is 

recognized on only one side, the 

system will operate only for the 

recognized side.)

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• Turn signal lever is not operated. 

(Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitor: 

Except when another vehicle is in 

the lane on the side where the 

turn signal was operated)

• Vehicle is not being driven around 

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.246)

*1

:The function operates even if the 

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

*2

:Boundary between asphalt and 

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

●

Steering assist function

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

 screen of the multi-information 

display is set to “ON”. (



P.89)

• 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.245)

●

Vehicle sway warning function

This function operates when all of 
the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in the 

 screen of the multi-information 

display is set to “ON”. (



P.89)

• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 

mph (50 km/h) or more.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.246)

●

Lane centering function

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

• Setting for “Steering Assist” and 

“Lane Center” in the 

 screen of 

the multi-information display are 

set to “ON”. (



P.89)

• This function recognizes white 

(yellow) lane lines or the position 

of a preceding vehicle (except 

when the preceding vehicle is 

small, such as a motorcycle).

• The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range is operating 

in vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode.

• Width of traffic lane is approxi-

mately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m).

• Turn signal lever is not operated.

• Vehicle is not being driven around 

a sharp curve.

• No system malfunctions are 

detected. (



P.246)

• Vehicle does not accelerate or 

decelerate by a fixed amount or 

more.

• Steering wheel is not operated 

with a steering force level suitable 

for changing lanes.

• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are 

not operating.

• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.

• Hands off steering wheel warning 

is not displayed. (



P.245)

• The vehicle is being driven in the 

center of a lane.

• Steering assist function is not 

operating.

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Temporary cancelation of func-

tions

●

When operation conditions are no 

longer met, a function may be 

temporarily canceled. However, 

when the operation conditions are 

met again, operation of the func-

tion is automatically restored. 

(



P.243)

●

If the operation conditions 

(



P.243) are no longer met while 

the lane centering function is 

operating, the buzzer may sound 

to indicate that the function has 

been temporarily canceled.

■

Steering assist function/lane 

centering function

●

Depending on the vehicle speed, 

lane departure situation, road con-

ditions, etc., the driver may not 

feel the function is operating or 

the function may not operate at 

all.

●

The steering control of the func-

tion is overridden by the driver’s 

steering wheel operation.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the steering assist function.

■

Lane departure alert function

●

The warning buzzer may be diffi-

cult to hear due to external noise, 

audio playback, etc.

●

If the edge of the course

*

 is not 

clear or straight, the lane depar-

ture alert function may not oper-

ate.

●

Vehicles with Blind Spot Monitor: It 

may not be possible for the sys-

tem to determine if there is a dan-

ger of a collision with a vehicle in 

an adjacent lane.

●

Do not attempt to test the opera-

tion of the lane departure alert 

function.

*

: Boundary between asphalt and 

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

■

Hands off steering wheel warn-

ing

In the following situations, a warning 

message urging the driver to hold 

the steering wheel and the symbol 

shown in the illustration are dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play to warn the driver. The warning 

stops when the system determines 

that the driver holds the steering 

wheel. Always keep your hands on 

the steering wheel when using this 

system, regardless of warnings.

●

When the system determines that 

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the 

system is operating

If the driver continues to keep their 
hands off of the steering wheel, the 
buzzer sounds, the driver is warned 
and the function is temporarily can-
celed. This warning also operates in 
the same way when the driver con-
tinuously operates the steering 
wheel only a small amount.

●

When the system determines that 

the vehicle may not turn and 

instead depart from its lane while 

driving around a curve

Depending on the vehicle condition 
and road conditions, the warning 
may not operate. Also, if the system 
determines that the vehicle is driv-
ing around a curve, warnings will 
occur earlier than during straight-
lane driving.

●

When the system determines that 

the driver is driving without hold-

ing the steering wheel while the 

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steering wheel assist of the steer-

ing assist function is operating.

If the driver continues to keep their 
hands off of the steering wheel and 
the steering wheel assist is operat-
ing, the buzzer sounds and the 
driver is warned. Each time the 
buzzer sounds, the continuing time 
of the buzzer becomes longer.

■

Vehicle sway warning function

When the system determines that 

the vehicle is swaying while the 

vehicle sway warning function is 

operating, a buzzer sounds and a 

warning message urging the driver 

to rest and the symbol shown in the 

illustration are simultaneously dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

Depending on the vehicle and road 

conditions, the warning may not 

operate.

■

Warning message

If the following warning message is 

displayed on the multi-information 

display and the LTA indicator illumi-

nates in orange, follow the appropri-

ate troubleshooting procedure. Also, 

if a different warning message is 

displayed, follow the instructions 

displayed on the screen.

●

“LTA Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer”

The system may not be operating 
properly. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer.

●

“LTA Unavailable”

The system is temporarily canceled 

due to a malfunction in a sensor 
other than the front camera. Turn 
the LTA system off, wait for a little 
while, and then turn the LTA system 
back on.

●

“LTA Unavailable at Current 

Speed”

The function cannot be used as the 
vehicle speed exceeds the LTA 
operation range. Drive slower.

■

Customization

Function settings can be changed. 

(



P.94)

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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 display is 
selected, a maximum of 3 
signs can be displayed. 
(



P.89)



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



P.89)

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

tion is necessary)

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. in 
relation to the recognized 
road signs, it notifies the 
driver using a notification 
display 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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If signs other than speed limit 
signs are recognized, they will 
be displayed 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.

■

Setting procedure



P.94

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign 

display

In the following situations, displayed 

speed limit and do not enter signs 

will stop being displayed automati-

cally:

●

A new sign is not recognized for a 

certain distance.

●

The road changes due to a left or 

right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and 

yield signs will stop being displayed 

automatically:

●

The system determines that your 

vehicle has passed the sign.

●

The road changes due to a left or 

right turn, etc.

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate or detect 

correctly

In the following situations, RSA 

does not operate normally and may 

not recognize signs, display the 

incorrect sign, etc. However, this 

does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The front camera is misaligned 

due to a strong impact being 

applied to the sensor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the 

windshield near the front camera.

●

In inclement weather such as 

Supported types of road 
signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

Notification function

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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, and if an electronic sign, the 

contrast is poor.

●

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.

●

Even if it is a sign not appropriate 

for the currently traveled lane, 

such a sign exists directly after a 

freeway branches, or in an adja-

cent lane just before merging.

●

Stickers are attached to the rear of 

the preceding vehicle.

●

A sign resembling a system com-

patible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be 

detected and displayed (if posi-

tioned in sight of the front camera) 

while the vehicle is traveling on 

the main road.

●

Roundabout exit road speed signs 

may be detected and displayed (if 

positioned in sight of the front 

camera) while traveling on a 

roundabout.

●

The front of the vehicle is raised or 

lowered due to the carried load.

●

The surrounding brightness is not 

sufficient or changes suddenly.

●

When a sign intended for trucks, 

etc. is recognized.

●

The speed information displayed 

on the meter and that displayed 

on the navigation system may be 

different due to the navigation sys-

tem using map data.

■

Speed limit sign display

If the engine switch was last turned 

off while a speed limit sign was dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play, the same sign displays again 

when the engine switch is turned to 

ON.

■

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is shown

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(Customizable features: 



P.94)

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■

Meter display

Multi-information display

Set speed

Indicators

■

Operation switches

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
switch

“+RES” switch

Cruise control main switch

Cancel switch

“-SET” switch

Dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed 

range

In vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the 
vehicle automatically accel-
erates, decelerates and 
stops to match the speed 
changes of the preceding 
vehicle even if the accelera-
tor pedal is not depressed. 
In constant speed control 
mode, the vehicle runs at a 
fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar 
cruise control with full-
speed range on freeways 
and highways.



Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
control mode (



P.253)



Constant speed control 
mode (



P.257)

System Components

A

B

WARNING

■

Before using dynamic radar 

cruise control with full-speed 

range

●

Driving safely is the sole 

responsibility of the driver. Do 

not rely solely on the system, 

and drive safely by always pay-

ing careful attention to your sur-

roundings.

C

A

B

C

D

E

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WARNING

●

The dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range pro-

vides driving assistance to 

reduce the driver’s burden. 

However, there are limitations to 

the assistance provided.

Read the following conditions 
carefully. Do not overly rely on this 
system and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor may not be 

correctly detecting the vehicle 

ahead: 



P.259

• Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly: 



P.259

●

Set the speed appropriately 

depending on the speed limit, 

traffic flow, road conditions, 

weather conditions, etc. The 

driver is responsible for check-

ing the set speed.

●

Even when the system is func-

tioning normally, the condition of 

the preceding vehicle as 

detected by the system may dif-

fer from the condition observed 

by the driver. Therefore, the 

driver must always remain alert, 

assess the danger of each situ-

ation and drive safely. Relying 

solely on this system or assum-

ing the system ensures safety 

while driving can lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Switch the dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed range 

setting to off, using the cruise 

control main switch when not in 

use.

■

Cautions regarding the driv-

ing assist systems

Observe the following precau-

tions, as there are limitations to 

the assistance provided by the 

system. Failure to do so may 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Assisting the driver to measure 

following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range is only 
intended to help the driver in 
determining the following distance 
between the driver’s own vehicle 
and a designated vehicle traveling 
ahead. It is not a mechanism that 
allows careless or inattentive driv-
ing, and it is not a system that can 
assist the driver in low-visibility 
conditions.
It is still necessary for driver to 
pay close attention to the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.

●

Assisting the driver to judge 

proper following distance

The dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range determines 
whether the following distance 
between the driver’s own vehicle 
and a designated vehicle traveling 
ahead is within a set range. It is 
not capable of making any other 
type of judgement. Therefore, it is 
absolutely necessary for the 
driver to remain vigilant and to 
determine whether or not there is 
a possibility of danger in any 
given situation.

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WARNING

●

Assisting the driver to operate 

the vehicle

The dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range does not 
include functions which will pre-
vent or avoid collisions with vehi-
cles ahead of your vehicle. 
Therefore, if there is ever any 
possibility of danger, the driver 
must take immediate and direct 
control of the vehicle and act 
appropriately in order to ensure 
the safety of all involved.

■

Situations unsuitable for 

dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range

Do not use dynamic radar cruise 

control with full-speed range in 

any of the following situations. 

Doing so may result in inappropri-

ate speed control and could 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Roads where there are pedes-

trians, cyclists, etc.

●

In heavy traffic

●

On roads with sharp bends

●

On winding roads

●

On slippery roads, such as 

those covered with rain, ice or 

snow

●

On steep downhills, or where 

there are sudden changes 

between sharp up and down 

gradients 

Vehicle speed may exceed the set 

speed when driving down a steep 

hill.

●

At entrances to freeways and 

highways

●

When weather conditions are 

bad enough that they may pre-

vent the sensors from detecting 

correctly (fog, snow, sand-

storm, heavy rain, etc.)

●

When there is rain, snow, etc. 

on the front surface of the radar 

or front camera

●

In traffic conditions that require 

frequent repeated acceleration 

and deceleration

●

When your vehicle is towing a 

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing

●

When an approach warning 

buzzer is heard often

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

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

Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead

The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.

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

When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically 
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is nec-
essary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this 
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle 
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. 
Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is 
stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the 
“+RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will 
resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off operation is not performed, system 

Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode

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B

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control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to a left lane 
while driving at 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle will quickly acceler-
ate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.

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

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

1

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

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-

cator will come on and a message 

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Press the switch 

again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.
If the cruise control main switch is 

pressed and held for 1.5 seconds 

or more, the system turns on in 

constant speed control mode. 

(



P.257)

2

Accelerate or decelerate, 
with accelerator pedal opera-
tion, to the desired vehicle 
speed (at or above approxi-
mately 20 mph [30 km/h]) 

and press the “-SET” switch 
to set the speed.

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

set speed.

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

C

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

Adjusting the set speed

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1

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

2

Decreases the speed

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

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



For the U.S. mainland and 
Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 

1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 increments for 

as long as the switch is held



Except for the U.S. mainland 
and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 5 

km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

 increments for as 

long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control 
mode (



P.257), the set speed 

will be increased or decreased 
as follows:

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 

km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

:When the set speed is shown in 

“MPH”

*2

:When the set speed is shown in 

“km/h”

Pressing the switch changes the 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as 
follows:

1

Long

2

Medium

3

Short

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

 will 

also be displayed.

Changing the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance (vehicle-
to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode)

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Select a distance from the table 
below. Note that the distances 
shown correspond to a vehicle 
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
increases/decreases in accor-
dance with vehicle speed. When 
the vehicle is stopped by system 
control, the vehicle stops at a 
certain vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance depending on the situa-
tion.

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

ator pedal is depressed after the 
vehicle ahead of you starts off.

1

Pressing the cancel switch 
cancels the speed control.

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

2

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

When your vehicle is too close 

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

Distance options

Vehicle-to-vehi-

cle distance

Long

Approximately 

160 ft. (50 m)

Medium

Approximately 

130 ft. (40 m)

Short

Approximately 

100 ft. (30 m)

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

Canceling and resuming 
the speed control

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

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to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-
cient automatic deceleration via 
the cruise control is not possi-
ble, the display will flash and the 
buzzer will sound to alert the 
driver. An example of this would 
be if another driver cuts in front 
of you while you are following a 
vehicle. Depress the brake 
pedal to ensure an appropriate 
vehicle-to-vehicle distance.

■

Warnings may not occur 
when

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



When the speed of the pre-
ceding vehicle matches or 
exceeds your vehicle speed



When the preceding vehicle is 
traveling at an extremely slow 
speed



Immediately after the cruise 
control speed was set



When depressing the acceler-
ator pedal

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

1

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

Immediately after the switch is 

pressed, the dynamic radar cruise 

control indicator will come on. After-

wards, it switches to the cruise con-

trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control 

mode is only possible when operat-

ing the switch with the cruise con-

trol off.

2

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

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

Selecting constant speed 
control mode

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come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: 



P.254

Canceling and resuming the speed 

setting: 



P.256

■

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 vehicle- 

to-vehicle distance control mode, 

the vehicle speed may decrease 

below the set speed in order to 

maintain the distance to the preced-

ing 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 

system control:

• The driver is not wearing a seat 

belt.

• The driver’s door is opened.

• The vehicle has been stopped for 

about 3 minutes

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

■

Automatic cancelation of con-

stant speed control mode

Constant speed control mode is 

automatically canceled in the follow-

ing situations:

●

Actual vehicle speed is more than 

approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) 

below the set vehicle speed.

●

Actual vehicle speed falls below 

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approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is 

turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

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

■

Brake operation

A brake operation sound may be 

heard and the brake pedal response 

may change, but these are not mal-

functions.

■

Warning messages and buzzers 

for dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution while driving. If a 

warning message is shown on the 

multi-information display, read the 

message and follow the instructions. 

(



P.227, 639)

■

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.256) 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 

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.

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●

When the road curves or when the 

lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or 

your position in the lane is unsta-

ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you 

decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in 

a tunnel or on a bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is 

decreasing to the set speed after 

the vehicle accelerates by 

depressing the accelerator pedal

*

: If equipped

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor)

*

The Blind Spot Monitor is a 
system that has 2 functions:



The BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) function

Assists the driver in making a 
decision when changing lanes



The RCTA (Rear Cross 
Traffic Alert) function

Assists the driver when back-
ing up

These functions use the 
same sensors.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of 

the BSM function

The driver is solely responsible for 

safe driving. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.

The BSM function is a supple-

mentary function which alerts the 

driver that a vehicle is in a blind 

spot of the outside rear view mir-

rors or is approaching rapidly from 

behind into a blind spot. Do not 

overly rely on the BSM function. 

As the function cannot judge if it is 

safe to change lanes, over reli-

ance could lead to an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury. 
As the system may not function 

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.

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Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA 
function on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-

cators

BSM function:
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 will flash.
RCTA function:
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.

BSM indicator/RCTA OFF 
indicator

When the Blind Spot Monitor is 
enabled, the BSM indicator illumi-
nates.
When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.

Monitor screen display 
(RCTA function only)

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



P.267) for the detected side will 

be displayed.

RCTA buzzer (RCTA function 
only)

If a vehicle approaching from the 
right or left at the rear of the vehicle 
is detected, a buzzer will sound 
from behind the rear seat.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of 

the RCTA function

The driver is solely responsible for 

safe driving. Always drive safely, 

taking care to observe your sur-

roundings.
The RCTA function is only a sup-

plementary function which alerts 

the driver that a vehicle is 

approaching from the right or left 

at the rear of the vehicle. As the 

RCTA function may not function 

correctly under certain condi-

tions, the driver’s own visual con-

firmation of safety is necessary.
Over reliance on this function may 

lead to an accident resulting 

death or serious injury.

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The BSM function and the 
RCTA function can be 
enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. (



P.94)

■

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tors 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 high 

audio volume.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor 

Unavailable” or “Rear Cross 

Traffic Alert Unavailable” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

The sensor voltage has become 

abnormal, or water, snow, mud, etc., 

may be built up in the vicinity of the 

sensor area of the rear bumper. 

(



P.263)

Removing the water, snow, mud, 

etc., from the vicinity of the sensor 

area should return it to normal.

Also, the sensor may not function 

normally when used in extremely 

hot or cold weather.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Sys-

tem Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” or “Rear Cross Traffic 

Alert Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is shown on the multi-

information display

There may be a sensor malfunction 

or misaligned. Have the vehicle 

inspected at a Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.94)

■

Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan 

and Puerto Rico

Turning the BSM func-
tion/RCTA function on/off

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For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Handling the radar sensor

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are 

installed inside the left and right 

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to 

ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can 

function 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 covered with snow, the Blind 

Spot Monitor may not operate 

and a warning message 

(



P.262) will be displayed. In 

this situation, clear off the dirt or 

snow and drive the vehicle with 

the operation conditions of the 

BSM function (



P.265) satis-

fied for approximately 10 min-

utes. If the warning message 

does not disappear, have the 

vehicle inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

●

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.

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Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor

The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehi-
cles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the pres-
ence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view 
mirrors.

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

Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that 

WARNING

• 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 attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to 

a sensor or its surrounding area 

on the rear bumper.

●

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.

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■

The BSM function 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

The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of 
the vehicle cannot be detected.

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

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 BSM function is operational 

when

The BSM function is operational 

when all of the following conditions 

are met:

●

The BSM function 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 BSM function will detect a 

vehicle when

The BSM function will detect a vehi-

cle 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 

BSM function will not detect a 

vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to 

detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite 

direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 

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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 

BSM function may not function 

correctly

●

The BSM function may not detect 

vehicles correctly in the following 

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 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 BSM func-

tion/RCTA function are turned on

• When towing a trailer

●

Instances of the BSM function 

unnecessarily detecting a vehicle 

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

• When the vehicle throws up water 

or snow behind.

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Operation of the RCTA 
function

The RCTA function uses 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 indica-
tors and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas

■

RCTA icon display (if 
equipped)

When a vehicle approaching 
from the right or left at the rear 
of the vehicle is detected, the 
following will be displayed on 
the navigation system (if 
equipped) or multimedia sys-
tem (if equipped) screen.



When the Toyota parking 
assist monitor (if equipped) is 
displayed



When the panoramic view 
monitor (if equipped) is dis-
played

: The RCTA function is mal-

functioning (



P.262)

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The RCTA function detec-
tion 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.

The Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert function (if 
equipped)

A

B

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The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

●

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 17 mph (28 km/h).

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

on the multi-information display. 

(



P.94)

■

Conditions under which the 

RCTA function will not detect a 

vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed 

to detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects.

●

Vehicles approaching from directly 

behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking 

space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot 

detect due to obstructions

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your 

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the 

parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

*

: Depending on conditions, detec-

tion 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 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 a vehicle is approaching at 

high speed

• When parking on a steep incline, 

such as hills, a dip in the road, etc.

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

 

Approxi-

mate

alert dis-

tance

Fast

18 mph 

(28 km/h)

65 ft. (20 

m)

Slow

5 mph (8 

km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 

m)

A

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• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the engine is 

started with the RCTA function on

• When towing a trailer

• When the sensors cannot detect a 

vehicle due to obstructions

●

Instances of the RCTA function 

unnecessary detecting a vehicle 

and/or object may increase in the 

following situations:

• When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

• When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

• When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle