Toyota RAV4 Prime (2021 year). Manual in english - part 6

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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.177

■

Automatic turn-off of RSA sign 

display

In the following situations, a dis-

played speed limit sign and/or do 

not enter sign will stop being dis-

played automatically:

●

No sign has been recognized for a 

certain distance.

●

The road changes due to a left or 

right turn, etc.

In the following situations, stop and 

yield signs will stop being displayed 

automatically:

●

The system determines that your 

vehicle has passed the sign.

●

The road changes due to a left or 

right turn, etc.

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate or detect 

correctly

In the following situations, RSA 

does not operate normally and may 

not recognize signs, display the 

incorrect sign, etc. However, this 

does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The front camera is misaligned 

due to a strong impact being 

applied to the sensor, etc.

●

Dirt, snow, stickers, etc. are on the 

windshield near the front camera.

●

In inclement weather such as 

heavy rain, fog, snow or sand 

storms.

●

Light from an oncoming vehicle, 

Supported types of road 
signs

Speed limit

Do Not Enter

Stop

Yield

Notification function

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the sun, etc. enters the front cam-

era.

●

The sign is dirty, faded, tilted or 

bent.

●

The contrast of electronic sign is 

low.

●

All or part of the sign is hidden by 

the leaves of a tree, a pole, etc.

●

The sign is only visible to the front 

camera for a short amount of time.

●

The driving scene (turning, lane 

change, etc.) is judged incorrectly.

●

If a sign not appropriate for the 

currently traveled lane, but the 

sign exists directly after a freeway 

branches, or in an adjacent lane 

just before merging.

●

Stickers are attached to the rear 

of the preceding vehicle.

●

A sign resembling a system com-

patible sign is recognized.

●

Side road speed signs may be 

detected and displayed (if posi-

tioned in sight of the front camera) 

while the vehicle is traveling on 

the main road.

●

Roundabout exit road speed signs 

may be detected and displayed (if 

positioned in sight of the front 

camera) while traveling on a 

roundabout.

●

The front of the vehicle is raised or 

lowered due to the carried load.

●

The surrounding brightness is not 

sufficient or changes suddenly.

●

When a sign intended for trucks, 

etc. is recognized.

●

The speed information displayed 

on the meter and on the naviga-

tion system may be different due 

to the navigation system using 

map data.

■

Speed limit sign display

If the power switch was last turned 

off while a speed limit sign was dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play, the same sign displays again 

when the power switch is turned to 

ON.

■

If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your 

Dealer” is shown

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(Customizable features: 



P.177)

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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.339)



Constant speed control 
mode (



P.343)

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.345

• Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly: 



P.346

●

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, sandstorm, 

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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5

Driving

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

A

B

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

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

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

1

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

Dynamic radar cruise control indi-

cator will come on and a message 

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. Press the switch 

again to deactivate the cruise con-

trol.
If the cruise control main switch is 

pressed and held for 1.5 seconds 

or more, the system turns on in 

constant speed control mode. 

(



P.343)

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 

C

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

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set speed.



Adjusting the set speed by the 
switch

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

1

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

2

Decreases the speed

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

In the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode, the set 

speed will be increased or 
decreased as follows:



For the U.S. mainland and 
Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 

1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 increments for 

as long as the switch is held



Except for the U.S. mainland 
and Hawaii

Fine adjustment: By 1 mph (1.6 
km/h)

*1

 or 1 km/h (0.6 mph)

*2

 each 

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

*1

 or 5 

km/h (3.1 mph)

*2

 increments for as 

long as the switch is held

In the constant speed control 
mode (



P.343), 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”



Increasing the set speed by 
the accelerator pedal

Adjusting the set speed

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1

Accelerate with accelerator 
pedal operation to the 
desired vehicle speed

2

Press the “-SET” switch

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 power switch is turned to 
ON.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, 
the preceding vehicle mark 

 will 

also be displayed.

Select a distance from the table 

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

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

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

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

A

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)

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1

Pressing the cancel switch 
cancels the speed control.

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

2

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

When your vehicle is too close 
to a vehicle ahead, and suffi-
cient automatic deceleration via 

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

■

Warnings may not occur 
when

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



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



When the preceding vehicle is 
traveling at an extremely slow 
speed



Immediately after the cruise 
control speed was set



When depressing the acceler-
ator pedal

When constant speed control 

Canceling and resuming 
the speed control

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

Selecting constant speed 
control mode

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

1

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

Immediately after the switch is 

pressed, the dynamic radar cruise 

control indicator will come on. After-

wards, it switches to the cruise con-

trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control 

mode is only possible when operat-

ing the switch with the cruise con-

trol off.

2

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

Cruise control “SET” indicator will 

come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment 

the switch is released becomes the 

set speed.

Adjusting the speed setting: 



P.341

Canceling and resuming the speed 

setting: 



P.343

■

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 

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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 

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

●

VSC is activated.

●

TRAC is activated for a period of 

time.

●

When the VSC or TRAC system is 

turned off.

●

Pre-collision braking is activated.

●

The parking brake is operated.

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

■

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.313, 523)

■

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.343) may not be activated.

●

Vehicles that cut in suddenly

●

Vehicles traveling at low speeds

●

Vehicles that are not moving in 

the same lane

●

Vehicles with small rear ends 

(trailers with no load on board, 

etc.)

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Motorcycles traveling in the same 

lane

●

When water or snow thrown up by 

the surrounding vehicles hinders 

the detecting of the sensor

●

When your vehicle is pointing 

upwards (caused by a heavy load 

in the luggage compartment, etc.)

●

Preceding vehicle has an 

extremely high ground clearance

■

Conditions under which the 

vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-

trol mode may not function cor-

rectly

In the case of the following condi-

tions, operate the brake pedal (or 

accelerator pedal, depending on the 

situation) as necessary.
As the sensor may not be able to 

correctly detect vehicles ahead, the 

system may not operate properly.

●

When the road curves or when the 

lanes are narrow

●

When steering wheel operation or 

your position in the lane is unsta-

ble

●

When the vehicle ahead of you 

decelerates suddenly

●

When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in 

a tunnel or on a bridge

●

While the vehicle speed is 

decreasing to the set speed after 

the vehicle accelerates by 

depressing the accelerator pedal

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Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function/RCTA 
function on/off.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

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.

■

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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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.

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.353) for the detected side will 

be displayed.

BSM OFF indicator/RCTA 
OFF indicator

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

RCTA buzzer (RCTA func-
tion 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.

The BSM function and the 

RCTA function can be 
enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. (



P.177)

The BSM function/RCTA function 
will be enabled each time the power 
switch is turned to ON.

■

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.350)

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 Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” or 

“Rear Cross Traffic Alert Mal-

function 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.177)

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

C

D

E

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■

Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor



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



For vehicles sold in Canada

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■

Vehicles that can be 
detected by the Blind Spot 
Monitor

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

WARNING

■

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.348) 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.352) satis-

fied for approximately 10 min-

utes. If the warning message 

does not disappear, have the 

vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota 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.

• 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.

The Blind Spot Monitor 
function

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

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

■

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.

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B

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B

C

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■

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 
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 

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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.

■

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

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

The Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert function

A

B

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

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

■

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.

Example:

■

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 18 mph (28 km/h).

■

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

on the multi-information display. 

(



P.177)

■

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

Approach-

ing vehicle

Speed

 

Approxi-

mate alert 

distance

Fast

18 mph 

(28 km/h)

65 ft. (20 

m)

Slow

5 mph (8 

km/h)

18 ft. (5.5 

m)

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●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your 

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the 

parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

*

: Depending on conditions, detec-

tion of a vehicle and/or object may 
occur.

■

Conditions under which the 

RCTA function may not func-

tion correctly

●

The RCTA function may not 

detect vehicles correctly in the fol-

lowing situations:

• When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc. is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the rear bumper

• When driving on a road surface 

that is wet with standing water 

during bad weather, such as 

heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

• When 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

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

• Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

• Immediately after the hybrid sys-

tem is started with the RCTA func-

tion on

• When 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 

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• When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

*

: If equipped

■

Location and types of sen-
sors

Front corner sensors

Front center sensors

Rear corner sensors

Rear center sensors

■

Display (Multi-information 
display)

When the sensors detect an 
object, such as a wall, a graphic 

Intuitive parking 

assist

*

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

System components

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B

C

D

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is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display depending on the 
position and distance to the 
object.

Front corner sensor detection

Front center sensor detec-
tion

*1

Rear corner sensor detec-
tion

*2

Rear center sensor detec-
tion

*2

*1

:Displayed when the shift lever is 

in a driving position

*2

:Displayed when the shift lever is 

in R

■

Display (Audio system 
screen)

When the sensors detect an 
object, such as a wall, a graphic 
is shown on the navigation sys-
tem (if equipped) or multimedia 
system (if equipped) screen 
depending on the position and 
distance to the object.



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

A simplified image is displayed on 

the upper corner of the screen 
when an obstacle is detected.



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



Panoramic view

*

A graphic is shown when the pan-
oramic view monitor is displayed.

*

: A simplified image is displayed on 

the upper corner of the screen 
when an obstacle is detected 
while magnified display is shown.



Except panoramic view

A simplified image is displayed on 
the upper corner of the screen 
when an obstacle is detected.

A

B

C

D

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The Intuitive parking assist can 
be enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. (



P.177)

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



P.163) illuminates on the multi-

information display.

To re-enable the system, select 

 

on the multi-information display, 
select 

 and turn it on.

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

Turning intuitive parking 
assist on/off

WARNING

■

Intuitive parking assist pre-

cautions

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failing to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely and possibly cause an acci-

dent.

●

Do not use the sensor at 

speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 

km/h).

●

The sensors’ detection areas 

and reaction times are limited. 

When moving forward or revers-

ing, check the areas surround-

ing the vehicle (especially the 

sides of the vehicle) for safety, 

and drive slowly, using the 

brake to control the vehicle’s 

speed.

●

Do not install accessories near 

the bumpers as those areas are 

within the sensors’ detection 

areas.

●

The area directly under the 

bumpers is not detected.

Thin posts or objects lower than 

the sensor may not be detected 

when approached, even if they 

have been detected once.

■

When to disable the function

In the following situations, disable 

the function as it may operate 

even though there is no possibility 

of a collision.

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

commercial fender pole, wire-

less antenna or fog lights.

●

The front or rear bumper or a 

sensor receives a strong 

impact.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspen-

sion (lowered suspension, etc.) 

is installed.

●

Towing eyelets (if equipped) are 

installed.

●

A backlit license plate is 

installed.

●

When using an automatic car 

wash

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■

The system can be operated 

when

●

The power switch is in ON.

●

Intuitive parking assist function is 

on.

●

The vehicle speed is less than 

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P.

■

If “Clean Parking Assist Sen-

sor” is displayed on the multi-

information display

A sensor may be covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice, 

snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to 

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

at low temperatures, a warning 

message may be displayed or the 

sensor may not be able to detect an 

object. Once the ice melts, the sys-

tem will return to normal.
If a warning message is displayed 

even if the sensor is clean, there 

may be a sensor malfunction. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Water may be continuously flowing 

over the sensor surface, such as in 

a heavy rain. When the system 

determines that it is normal, the sys-

tem will return to normal.

■

Sensor detection information

●

The sensor’s detection areas are 

limited to the areas around the 

vehicle’s front and rear bumpers.

●

The following situations may occur 

during use.

• Depending on the shape of the 

object and other factors, the 

WARNING

■

When using the intuitive park-

ing assist

In the following situations, the 

system may not function correctly 

due to a sensor malfunction, etc. 

Have the vehicle checked by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

The intuitive parking assist 

operation display flashes or 

shows continuously, and a 

buzzer sounds when no objects 

are detected.

●

If the area around a sensor col-

lides with something, or is sub-

jected to strong impact.

●

If the bumper or grille collides 

with something.

●

If the display flashes or is dis-

played continuously and a 

buzzer does not sound, except 

when the mute function has 

been turned on.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of 

water or steam to the sensor 

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not spray the sensors directly, 

as doing so may cause a sensor 

to malfunction.

●

When using steam to clean the 

vehicle, do not direct steam too 

close to the sensors as doing so 

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

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detection distance may shorten, 

or detection may be impossible.

• Detection may be impossible if 

static objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

• There will be a short delay 

between static object detection 

and display (warning buzzer 

sounds). Even at low speeds, 

there is a possibility that the object 

will come within 9.8 in. (25 cm) 

before the display is shown and 

the warning buzzer sounds.

• It might be difficult to hear the 

buzzer due to the volume of the 

audio system or air flow noise of 

the air conditioning system.

• It may be difficult to hear the 

sound of this system due to the 

buzzers of other systems.

■

Conditions under which the 

function may not function cor-

rectly

Certain vehicle conditions and the 

surrounding environment may affect 

the ability of a sensor to correctly 

detect objects. Particular instances 

where this may occur are listed 

below.

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on a sen-

sor. (Cleaning the sensors will 

resolve this problem.)

●

A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the 

area will resolve this problem.) 

In especially cold weather, if a 

sensor is frozen the sensor dis-

play may be displayed abnor-

mally, or objects, such as a wall, 

may not be detected.

●

A sensor is covered in any way.

●

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on 

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy 

due to vehicle horns, motorcycle 

engines, air brakes of large vehi-

cles, or other loud noises produc-

ing ultrasonic waves.

●

There is another vehicle equipped 

with parking assist sensors in the 

vicinity.

●

A sensor is coated with a sheet of 

spray or heavy rain.

●

If a sensor is hit by a large amount 

of water, such as when driving on 

a flooded road.

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted.

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall 

or curved curb.

●

If objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

■

Objects which may not be prop-

erly detected

The shape of the object may pre-

vent the sensor from detecting it. 

Pay particular attention to the fol-

lowing objects:

●

Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials 

that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections 

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

People may not be detected if they 

are wearing certain types of cloth-

ing.

■

Certification (Canada only)

This ISM device complies with 

Canadian ICES-001.

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■

Detection range of the sen-
sors

Approximately 3.3 ft. (100 
cm)

Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 
cm)

Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

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

■

Distance display

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

The images may differ from that shown in the illustrations.



Approximate distance to object

• Front center sensor: 3.3 ft. (100 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
• Rear center sensor: 4.9 ft. (150 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)

Sensor detection display, 
object distance

A

B

C

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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

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



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



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

*

: The distance segments will blink slowly.



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

*

: The distance segments will blink rapidly.

■

Buzzer operation and dis-
tance to an object

A buzzer sounds when the sen-
sors are operating.



The buzzer beeps faster as 
the vehicle approaches an 
object.
When the vehicle comes 

within approximately 1.0 ft. 
(30 cm) of the object, the 
buzzer sounds continuously.



When 2 or more sensors 
simultaneously detect a static 
object, the buzzer sounds for 
the nearest object.



Even when the sensors are 

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

Multi-information display

*

Navigation or multimedia system screen

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operating, the buzzer will be 
muted in some situations. 
(automatic buzzer mute func-
tion)

■

Muting the buzzer sound

●

Automatic buzzer mute function

Even when the sensors are operat-
ing, the buzzer will be muted in the 
following situations:
• The distance between the vehicle 

and the detected object does not 

become shorter (except when the 

distance between the vehicle and 

object is 1.0 ft. [30 cm] or less).

• Your vehicle is moving away from 

the object.

• There are no detectable objects 

entering the path of your vehicle.

However, if another object is 
detected or the situation changes 
while the buzzer is muted, the 
buzzer begins sounding again.

●

To mute the buzzer sound

The buzzer can be temporarily 
muted by pressing 

 of the meter 

control switches while a suggestion 
that says mute is available is shown 
on the multi-information display.

●

When the mute is canceled

Mute will be automatically canceled 
in the following situations.
• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed has 

reached or exceeded a certain 

speed

• When the Intuitive parking assist 

is turned off once and turned on 

again

• When the power switch is turned 

off once and turned to ON again

■

Customization

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

on the multi-information display. 

(



P.177)

*

: If equipped

■

Parking Support Brake 
function (static objects)



P.368

■

Parking Support Brake 
function (rear-crossing 
vehicles)



P.373

PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake)

*

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

PKSB (Parking Support 
Brake) system

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The Parking Support Brake can 
be enabled/disabled on the 

 

screen of the multi-information 
display. All of the Parking Sup-
port Brake functions (static 
objects and rear-crossing vehi-
cles) are enabled/disabled 
simultaneously. (



P.177)

When the Parking Support Brake is 
disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator 
(



P.163) illuminates on the multi-

information display.

To re-enable the system, select 

 

on the multi-information display, 
select 

 and turn it on.

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

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Parking 

Support Brake system

Do not overly rely on the system, 

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.
Always drive while checking the 

safety of the surroundings of the 

vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle and 

road conditions, weather, etc., the 

system may not operate.

The detection capabilities of sen-

sors and radars are limited. 

Always drive while checking the 

safety of the surroundings of the 

vehicle.

●

The driver is solely responsible 

for safe driving. Always drive 

carefully, taking care to observe 

your surroundings. The Parking 

Support Brake system is 

designed to provide support to 

lessen the severity of collisions. 

However, it may not operate in 

some situations.

●

The Parking Support Brake sys-

tem is not designed to stop the 

vehicle completely. Addition-

ally, even if the system has 

stopped the vehicle, it is neces-

sary to depress the brake pedal 

immediately as brake control 

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds.

●

Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the Parking Support 

Brake system yourself such as 

intentionally driving to a vehicle 

or wall.

Depending on the situations, 

the system may not operate 

properly, possibly leading to an 

accident.

NOTICE

■

If “Parking Support Brake 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display 

and the PKSB OFF indicator 

illuminates

If this message is displayed 

immediately after the power 

switch is changed to ON, operate 

the vehicle carefully, paying atten-

tion to your surroundings. It may 

be necessary to drive the vehicle 

for a certain amount of time 

before the system returns to nor-

mal. (If the system does not return 

to normal after driving for a while, 

clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.)

Enabling/Disabling the 
Parking Support Brake

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If the hybrid system output 
restriction control or brake con-
trol operates, a buzzer will 
sound and a message will be 
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display, head-up display (if 
equipped), navigation system (if 
equipped) or multimedia sys-
tem (if equipped) screen, to alert 
the driver.

Depending on the situation, hybrid 
system output restriction control will 
operate to either limit acceleration 
or restrict output as much as possi-
ble.



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

Acceleration greater than a certain 
amount is restricted by the system.
Multi-information display and head-
up display: “Object Detected Accel-
eration Reduced” (no warning dis-
played on the head-up display)
Navigation system or multimedia 
system screen: No warning dis-
played
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Does not sound



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

The system has determined that 
stronger-than-normal brake opera-
tion is necessary.
Multi-information display and head-
up display: “BRAKE!”
Navigation system or multimedia 
system screen: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.
Multi-information display and head-
up display: “BRAKE!”
Navigation system or multimedia 
system screen: “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system 
operation

The vehicle has been stopped by 
brake control operation.
Multi-information display and head-
up display: “Switch to Brake” (If the 
accelerator pedal is not depressed, 
“Press Brake Pedal” will be dis-
played.)
Navigation system or multimedia 
system screen: “Press Brake 
Pedal”
PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated (If 
the accelerator pedal is not 
depressed, the indicator is not illu-
minated.)
Buzzer: Short beep

Display and buzzer for 
hybrid system output 
restriction control and 
brake control

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



Figure 1: When the PKSB 
(Parking Support Brake) is not 
operating

Hybrid system output

Braking force

Time



Figure 2: When hybrid system 
output restriction control oper-
ates

Hybrid system output

Braking force

Time

Hybrid system output restric-
tion control begins operating 
(System determines that pos-
sibility of collision with 
detected object is high)



Figure 3: When hybrid system 
output restriction control and 
brake control operates

Hybrid system output

Braking force

Time

Hybrid system output restric-
tion control begins operating 
(System determines that pos-
sibility of collision with 
detected object is high)

System overview

A

B

C

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

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Brake control begins operat-
ing (System determines that 
possibility of collision with 
detected object is extremely 
high)

■

If the Parking Support Brake 

has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-

ation of the Parking Support Brake, 

the Parking Support Brake will be 

disabled and the PKSB OFF indica-

tor will illuminate. If the Parking Sup-

port Brake operates unnecessarily, 

brake control can be canceled by 

depressing the brake pedal or wait-

ing for approximately 2 seconds for 

it to automatically be canceled. 

Then, the vehicle can be operated 

by depressing the accelerator pedal.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-

port Brake

To re-enable the Parking Support 

Brake when it is disabled due to 

operation of the Parking Support 

Brake, either enable the system 

again (



P.364), or turn the power 

switch off and then back to ON. 

Additionally, if the object becomes 

no longer in the traveling direction of 

the vehicle or if the traveling direc-

tion of the vehicle changes (such as 

changing from moving forward to 

backing up, or from backing up to 

moving forward), the system will be 

re-enabled automatically.

■

If “Parking Support Brake 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display 

and the PKSB OFF indicator 

illuminates

●

If “Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is 

displayed simultaneously, a sen-

sor may be covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. In this case, 

remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc., 

from the sensor to return the sys-

tem to normal. If this message is 

shown even after removing dirt 

from the sensor, or shown when 

the sensor was not dirty to begin 

with, have the vehicle inspected at 

your Toyota dealer.

●

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is 

displayed simultaneously, water 

may be continuously flowing over 

the sensor surface, such as in a 

heavy rain. When the system 

determines that it is normal, the 

system will return to normal.

E

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*

: If equipped

This function will operate in situ-
ations such as the following if an 
object is detected in the travel-
ing direction of the vehicle.

■

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

■

When the accelerator pedal 
is depressed excessively

Parking Support Brake 

function (static 

objects)

*

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

Examples of function 
operation

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■

When the vehicle moves in 
the unintended direction 
due to the wrong shift posi-
tion being selected



P.356

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake can operate prop-

erly

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the sensors (



P.356). 

Failure to do so may cause a sen-

sor to not operate properly, and 

may cause an accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or 

paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a sensor with a 

part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its 

surrounding area to a strong 

impact.

●

Do not damage the sensors, 

and always keep them clean.

●

If the area around a radar sen-

sor is subjected to an impact, 

the system may not operate 

properly due to a sensor mal-

function. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as 

changes to the height or inclina-

tion of the vehicle may prevent 

the sensors from detecting 

objects correctly or cause the sys-

tem to not operate or operate 

unnecessarily.

■

If the Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) oper-

ates unnecessarily, such as 

at a railroad crossing

In the event that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static objects) 

operates unnecessarily, such as 

at a railroad crossing, brake con-

trol will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds, allowing you to 

proceed forward and leave the 

area, brake control can also be 

canceled by depressing the brake 

pedal. Depressing the accelera-

tor pedal after brake control is 

canceled will allow you to proceed 

forward and leave the area.

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle

Do not apply intensive bursts of 

water or steam to the sensor 

area.
Doing so may result in the sensor 

malfunctioning.

●

When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not spray the sensors directly, 

as doing so may cause a sensor 

to malfunction.

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■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (static object) will 

operate when

The function will operate when the 

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated (



P.161, 163) and all of the 

following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is 

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and 

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) 

away.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger-than-nor-

mal brake operation is necessary 

to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction 

control is operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an immediate brake 

operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision.

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) will 

stop operating when

The function will stop operating if 

any of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The system determines that the 

collision has become avoidable 

with normal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer 

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) 

away from the vehicle or in the 

traveling direction of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have 

elapsed since the vehicle was 

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed 

after the vehicle is stopped by 

brake control.

• The static object is no longer 

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) 

away from the vehicle or in the 

traveling direction of the vehicle.

■

Detection range of the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects)

The detection range of the Parking 

WARNING

●

When using steam to clean the 

vehicle, do not direct steam too 

close to the sensors as doing so 

may cause a sensor to malfunc-

tion.

■

When to disable the Parking 

Support Brake

In the following situations, disable 

the Parking Support Brake as the 

system may operate even though 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

●

When inspecting the vehicle 

using a chassis roller, chassis 

dynamo or free roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a 

boat, truck or other transport 

vessel

●

If the suspension has been 

modified or tires of a size other 

than specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is 

raised or lowered due to the 

carried load

●

When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, 

such as a towing eyelet, bumper 

protector (an additional trim 

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or 

snow plow

●

When using an automatic car 

wash

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Support Brake function (static 

objects) differs from the detection 

range of the intuitive parking assist. 

(



P.361) Therefore, even if the 

intuitive parking assist detects an 

object and provides a warning, the 

Parking Support Brake function 

(static objects) may not start operat-

ing.

■

Objects that the Parking Sup-

port Brake function (static 

objects) may not detect

The sensors may not be able to 

detect certain objects, such as the 

following:

●

Pedestrian

●

Cotton, snow, and other materials 

that are poor reflectors of sonic 

waves

●

Objects which are not perpendicu-

lar to the ground, are not perpen-

dicular to the traveling direction of 

the vehicle, are uneven or are 

waving

●

Low objects

●

Thin objects such as wires, 

fences, ropes and signposts

●

Objects that are extremely close 

to the bumper

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections 

projecting outwards in the direc-

tion of your vehicle

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not operate

When the shift lever is in N

■

Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of whether the intuitive 

parking assist system is enabled or 

not (



P.358), if the Parking Support 

Brake function (static objects) is 

enabled (



P.364), the front or rear 

sensors detect an object and brake 

control and hybrid system output 

restriction control are performed, the 

intuitive parking assist buzzer will 

sound to notify the driver of the 

approximate distance to the object.

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may operate even if 

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake 

function (static objects) may operate 

even though there is no possibility of 

a collision.

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When driving on a narrow road

• When driving on a gravel road or 

in an area with tall grass

• When driving toward a banner, 

flag, low-hanging branch or boom 

barrier (such as those used at rail-

road crossings, toll gates and 

parking lots)

• When there is a structure on the 

roadside (such as when driving in 

a narrow tunnel, on a narrow 

bridge or on a narrow road)

• When parallel parking

• When there is a rut or hole in the 

surface of the road

• When driving on a metal cover 

(grating), such as those used for 

drainage ditches

• When driving up or down a steep 

slope

• If a sensor is hit by a large amount 

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of water, such as when driving on 

a flooded road

• When loaded on ships or trucks

• Moving type automatic car wash

• Lift type parking area or multi-

story parking lot

• Underground parking area

• Structures on the ground (speed 

bumps, cat’s eyes, etc.)

• Differences in height

• When moving straight ahead or 

turning right

• Snow-melting pipes

• Devices for detecting vehicles, 

such as traffic lights, devices for 

detecting traffic congestion, or 

devices for detecting empty 

spaces in parking areas

• Railroad tracks

• H-shaped steel

• When there are vehicles on both 

sides, or there is a vehicle that 

resembles this vehicle

●

Weather

• If a sensor is covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the 

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a 

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• Strong wind is blowing

●

Other sonic wave sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle 

detectors, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or 

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has 

been changed due to a collision or 

other impact

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (static 

objects) may not operate prop-

erly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, this function may not oper-

ate properly.

●

Weather

• When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

• If a sensor is covered with ice, 

snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the 

system will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a 

sensor

• When driving in inclement weather 

such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

• A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the 

area will resolve this problem.)

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When an object that cannot be 

detected is between the vehicle 

and a detected object

• If an object such as a vehicle, 

motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian 

cuts in front of the vehicle or runs 

out from the side of the vehicle

• The vehicle is approaching a tall 

or curved curb.

• On an extremely bumpy road, on 

an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

• The objects draw too close to the 

sensor.

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●

Other sonic waves sources

• When vehicle horns, vehicle 

detectors, motorcycle engines, air 

brakes of large vehicles, the clear-

ance sonar of other vehicles or 

other devices which produce ultra-

sonic waves are near the vehicle

• If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted

• If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

• If the orientation of a sensor has 

been changed due to a collision or 

other impact

• When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, such 

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip, 

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

• If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

• If paint or a sticker is applied to 

the sensor

*

: If equipped

This function will operate in situ-
ations such as the following if a 
vehicle is detected in the travel-
ing direction of the vehicle.

■

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

Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing 

vehicles)

*

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

Examples of function 
operation

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

P.350

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will operate when

The function will operate when the 

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated (



P.161, 163) and all of the 

following conditions are met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is 

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• Vehicles are approaching from the 

right or left at the rear of the vehi-

cle at a traveling speed of more 

than approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h)

• The shift lever is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger than normal 

brake operation is necessary to 

avoid a collision with an approach-

ing vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction 

control is operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an emergency brake 

operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision with an approaching vehi-

cle.

■

The Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if 

any of the following conditions are 

met:

●

Hybrid system output restriction 

control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• The collision becomes avoidable 

with normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have 

elapsed since the vehicle was 

stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed 

after the vehicle is stopped by 

brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle.

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the Parking Sup-

port Brake (rear-crossing 

vehicles) can operate prop-

erly

Observe the following precautions 

regarding the rear radar sensors 

(



P.350). Failure to do so may 

cause a sensor to not operate 

properly, and may cause an acci-

dent.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or 

paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a rear radar sen-

sor with a part other than a gen-

uine part.

●

Do not damage the rear radar 

sensors, and always keep the 

radar sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumper 

clean.

●

If the area around a rear radar 

sensor is subjected to an 

impact, the system may not 

operate properly due to a sen-

sor malfunction. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Observe the rear radar sensor 

handling precautions. (



P.350)

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■

Detection area of the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) differs from the detec-

tion area of the RCTA function 

(



P.354). Therefore, even if the 

RCTA function detects a vehicle 

and provides an alert, the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-cross-

ing vehicles) may not start operat-

ing.

■

Conditions under which the 

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehicles) 

will not detect a vehicle

The Parking Support Brake function 

(rear-crossing vehicles) is not 

designed to detect the following 

types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from 

directly behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking 

space next to your vehicle

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot 

detect due to obstructions

●

Vehicles which suddenly acceler-

ate or decelerate near your vehi-

cle

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your 

vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the 

parking spaces next to your vehi-

cle

*

●

Objects which are extremely close 
to a radar sensor

*

●

Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

less than approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h)

●

Vehicles which are approaching 

from the right or left at the rear of 

the vehicle at a traveling speed of 

more than approximately 15 mph 

(24 km/h)

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

■

Situations in which the system 

may operate even though there 

is no possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the fol-

lowing, the Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehicles) 

may operate even though there is 

no possibility of a collision.

●

When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

●

When a detected vehicle turns 

while approaching the vehicle

●

When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

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●

When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 

a guardrail, wall, sign, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short 

●

When there are spinning objects 

near your vehicle such as the fan 

of an air conditioning unit

●

When water is splashed or 

sprayed toward the rear bumper, 

such as from a sprinkler

■

Situations in which the Parking 

Support Brake function (rear-

crossing vehicles) may not 

operate properly

In some situations, such as the fol-

lowing, the radar sensors may not 

detect an object and this function 

may not operate properly

●

Stationary objects

●

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

●

If the rear bumper is covered with 

ice, snow, dirt, etc.

●

When it is raining heavily or water 

strikes the vehicle

●

When the detection area of a 

radar sensor is obstructed by an 

adjacent vehicle

●

If the vehicle is significantly tilted

●

When equipment that may 

obstruct a sensor is installed, such 

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip, 

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

●

If the suspension has been modi-

fied or tires of a size other than 

specified are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised 

or lowered due to the carried load

●

If a sticker or an electronic compo-

nent, such as a backlit license 

plate (especially fluorescent type), 

fog lights, fender pole or wireless 

antenna is installed near a radar 

sensor

●

If the orientation of a radar sensor 

has been changed

●

When multiple vehicles are 

approaching with only a small gap 

between each vehicle

●

If a vehicle is approaching the rear 

of your vehicle rapidly 

●

Situations in which the radar sen-

sor may not detect a vehicle

• When a vehicle approaches from 

the right or left at the rear of the 

vehicle while you are turning while 

backing up

• When turning while backing up

• When backing out of a shallow 

angle parking spot

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• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

• When a vehicle turns into the 

detection area

1

Eco drive mode

Suitable for driving to improve fuel 
economy by more smoothly gener-
ating torque in response to acceler-
ator pedal operations compared to 
normal mode and restraining air 
conditioning system operations 
(heating/cooling).
When the switch is turned to the left 
while not in Eco drive mode, the 
system switches to Eco drive mode 
and the Eco drive mode indicator 
illuminates on the multi-information 
display.

2

Normal mode

Driving mode select 

switch

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

Selecting a driving mode

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Suitable for normal driving.
The driving mode returns to normal 
mode if the switch is pressed while 
in Eco drive mode or sport mode.

3

Sport mode

Controls the steering feeling and 
hybrid system to create an acceler-
ation response that is suitable for 
sporty driving. Suitable for when 
crisp handling is desired, such as 
when driving on mountainous 
roads.
When the switch is turned to the 
right while not in sport mode, the 
system switches to sport mode and 
the sport mode indicator illuminates 
on the multi-information display.

■

When changing to a driving 

mode other than normal mode

●

The background color of the multi-

information display changes 

according to the selected driving 

mode.

●

When the speedometer is set to 

analog display, the speedometer 

display color also changes.

●

The color of the switch changes 

according to the selected driving 

mode. (On some models)

■

Air conditioning system opera-

tion in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling 

operations and the fan speed is con-

trolled to improve fuel efficiency. 

Perform the following procedures to 

increase the air conditioning perfor-

mance.

●

Turn eco air conditioning mode off 

(



P.397)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.397)

●

Cancel Eco drive mode

■

Canceling a driving mode

●

Sport mode is automatically can-

celed and the driving mode 

returns to normal mode when the 

power switch is turned off.

●

Normal mode and Eco drive mode 

are not canceled until another 

driving mode is selected. (Even if 

the power switch is turned off, nor-

mal mode and Eco drive mode will 

not be automatically canceled).

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Press the Trail Mode switch

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

■

Trail Mode

●

Trail Mode is intended for use 

when driving on bumpy rough 

roads. Do not turn the switch on in 

other situations.

●

Trail Mode controls the vehicle so 

that it can use the maximum 

amount of drive force when driving 

on bumpy roads.

●

If Trail Mode is continuously used 

for a long period of time, the load 

on related parts increases and the 

system may be unable to operate 

effectively.

■

When Trail Mode is canceled

In the following situations, Trail 

Mode is automatically canceled 

even if it is turned on.

●

When the driving mode is 

changed (



P.377)

●

When the power switch is turned 

off

■

During Trail Mode operation

The following types of situations 

may occur, but they are not mal-

functions.

●

Vibrations may be felt throughout 

the vehicle or steering wheel

●

Operating noise may be heard 

from the engine compartment

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

In the following situations, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

Trail Mode

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

WARNING

■

Before using Trail Mode

Make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions. Failure to 

observe these precautions may 

result in an unexpected accident.

●

Check that the Trail Mode indi-

cator is illuminated before driv-

ing. Trail Mode will not operate 

when the indicator is off.

●

Trail Mode is not intended to 

expand the limits of the vehicle. 

Thoroughly check the road con-

ditions and drive with caution.

●

Thoroughly check the road con-

ditions before driving. As Trail 

Mode is suitable for driving on 

bumpy roads, such as those 

where the tire on one side 

spins, there is a chance that 

Trail Mode may not be the most 

appropriate for other road con-

ditions.

Turning Trail Mode on

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●

When the slip indicator light illumi-

nates while Trail Mode is on

●

When the Trail Mode indicator 

does not illuminate even though 

the Trail Mode switch is pressed

■

ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)

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

■

ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

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

■

Brake assist

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

Driving assist systems

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

Summary of the driving 
assist systems

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■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

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

■

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)

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

■

Trailer Sway Control

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

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

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

■

Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)

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

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward 

movement of the vehicle when 
starting on an uphill

■

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

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

■

E-Four (Electronic On-
Demand AWD system)

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

■

The Secondary Collision 
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor 
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and 
brake lights are automatically 
controlled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to 
a secondary collision.

■

When the 

TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway 

Control systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash 

while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer 

Sway Control systems are operat-

ing.

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■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt 

or snow, the TRAC system may 

reduce power from the hybrid sys-

tem to the wheels.

Pressing 

 to turn the system off 

may make it easier for you to rock 

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

.

“Traction Control Turned OFF” will 

be shown on the multi-information 

display.

Press 

 again to turn the system 

back on.

■

Turning off the 

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems

To turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway 

Control systems off, press and hold 

 for more than 3 seconds while 

the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will 

come on and the “Traction Control 

Turned OFF” will be shown on the 
multi-information display.

*

Press 

 again to turn the systems 

back on.

*

: PCS will also be disabled (only 

Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will 
come on and a message will be 
displayed on the multi-information 
display. (



P.322)

■

When the message is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display showing that TRAC has 
been disabled even if 

 has 

not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If 

the information continues to show, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Operating conditions of hill-

start assist control

When the following four conditions 

are met, the hill-start assist control 

will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P or N (when starting 

off forward/backward on an 

upward incline).

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The accelerator pedal is not 

depressed.

●

The parking brake is not engaged.

■

Automatic system cancelation 

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn 

off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

●

No more than 2 seconds have 

elapsed after the brake pedal is 

released.

■

Sounds and vibrations caused 

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, 

Trailer Sway Control, TRAC and 

hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

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edly, when the hybrid system is 

started or just after the vehicle 

begins to move. This sound does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions 

may occur when the above sys-

tems are operating. None of these 

indicates that a malfunction has 

occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the 

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also 

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard 

in the following cases, but it does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system 

heard from the front part of the 

vehicle when the driver’ door is 

opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when one or 

two minutes passed after the stop 

of the hybrid system.

■

Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is 

operated, operation sounds and 

vibrations may be generated from 

the brake system, but this is not a 

malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring 

sound) may be heard. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of 

TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and 

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC, Trailer 

Sway Control and VSC systems off, 

the systems will be automatically re-

enabled in the following situations:

●

When the power switch is turned 

off.

●

If only the TRAC system is turned 

off, the TRAC will turn on when 

vehicle speed increases.

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic re-

enabling will not occur when vehi-

cle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active 

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Reduced effectiveness of the 

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is 

frequent steering input over an 

extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a 

result. Should this occur, refrain 

from excessive steering input or 

stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid 

system off. The EPS system should 

return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS 

airbag sensor detects a collision 

while the vehicle is in motion. How-

ever, the system does not operate in 

any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph 

(10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

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●

The vehicle speed drops below 

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses 

during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed a large amount

■

If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details/Actions

“AWD System Over-

heated Switching to 

2WD Mode”

AWD system is overheating.



Drive the vehicle at low speeds and stop the 
vehicle in a safe place with the hybrid sys-
tem operating until the message is cleared.

Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, there is no problem continu-
ing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have your 
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

“AWD System Over-

heated 2WD Mode 

Engaged”

The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive (AWD) 
to front wheel drive due to overheating.



Drive the vehicle at low speeds and stop the 
vehicle in a safe place with the hybrid sys-
tem operating until the message is cleared.

Once the display message on the multi-informa-
tion display turns off, the AWD system returns to 
normal.
If the message does not disappear, have your 
vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

“AWD System Malfunc-

tion 2WD Mode 

Engaged Visit Your 

Dealer”

A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.



Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate 

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded 

(such as excessively worn tires 

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while 

driving at high speed on wet or 

slick roads.

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WARNING

■

Stopping distance when the 

ABS is operating may exceed 

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to 

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of 

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or 

snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the 

road

●

When driving over roads with 

potholes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate 

effectively when

Directional control and power may 

not be achievable while driving on 

slippery road surfaces, even if the 

TRAC/VSC system is operating.

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power 

may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active 

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate 

effectively when accelerating 

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist 

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily 

stop operating to ensure proper 

operation of the brakes, TRAC 

and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start 

assist control. Hill-start assist 

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and 

roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-

start assist control is not 

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period 

of time. Do not attempt to use 

hill-start assist control to hold 

the vehicle on an incline, as 

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

■

When the 

TRAC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway 

Control is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. 

Always drive carefully. Reckless 

driving may cause an accident. 

Exercise particular care when the 

indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer 

Sway Control systems are 

turned off

Be especially careful and drive at 

a speed appropriate to the road 

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn 

the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems off unless necessary.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the 

VSC system and will not operate 

if VSC is turned off or experiences 

a malfunction.

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WARNING

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the 

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In 

addition, make sure that the tires 

are inflated to the recommended 

tire inflation pressure level.

The ABS, TRAC and VSC/Trailer 

Sway Control systems will not 

function correctly if different tires 

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for 

further information when replacing 

tires or wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension 

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to 

malfunction.

■

Trailer Sway Control precau-

tion

The Trailer Sway Control system 

is not able to reduce trailer sway 

in all situations. Depending on 

many factors such as the condi-

tions of the vehicle, trailer, road 

surface and driving environment, 

the Trailer Sway Control system 

may not be effective. Refer to 

your trailer owner’s manual for 

information on how to tow your 

trailer properly.

■

If trailer sway occurs

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failing to do so may cause death 

or serious injury.

●

Firmly grip the steering wheel. 

Steer straight ahead. Do not try 

to control trailer swaying by 

turning the steering wheel.

●

Begin releasing the accelerator 

pedal immediately but very 

gradually to reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not 

apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction 
with the steering or brakes, your 
vehicle and trailer should stabi-
lize. (



P.269)

■

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce 

the possibility of further damage 

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly 

relying on the system may result 

in death or serious injury.

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5-6.Driving tips



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

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



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



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

*

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

*

: Tire chains cannot be mounted 

on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.

Winter driving tips

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

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a 

loss of vehicle control and cause 

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended 

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 

mph (120 km/h), regardless of 

the type of snow tires being 

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just 

some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains 

(except 235/55R19 tires)

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely, and may cause death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit specified for the tire 

chains being used, or 30 mph 

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road 

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, 

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that 

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before 

entering a curve to ensure that 

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist) system. 

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Perform the following according 
to the driving conditions:



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



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



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



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

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



Park the vehicle and move 
the shift lever to P without set-
ting the parking brake. The 
parking brake may freeze up, 
preventing it from being 
released. If the vehicle is 
parked without setting the 
parking brake, make sure to 
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause 
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an 
accident.
When the parking brake is in 
automatic mode, release the 
parking brake after shifting 
the shift lever to P. (



P.290)



If the vehicle is left parked 
with the brakes damp in cold 
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.



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

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is 

attempted to be shifted from P to 
any other position without 

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow 

tires

Request repairs or replacement of 

snow tires from your Toyota 

dealer or legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and 

attachment of snow tires affects 

the operation of the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

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depressing the brake pedal. If the 
shift lever can be shifted from P, 
there may be a problem with the 
shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.



Vehicles with 225/60R18 tires

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

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length



Vehicles with 235/55R19 tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted. 
Snow tires should be used 
instead.

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

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions 

when installing and removing 

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a 

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

only. Do not install tire chains on 

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as 

tightly as possible. Retighten 

chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile 

(0.5 - 1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the 

instructions provided with the tire 

chains.

■

Consumption of fuel and elec-

tricity

In cold temperatures, resistance of 

the parts of a vehicle (transmission, 

tires, etc.) generally increases, 

resulting in increase of energy con-

sumption. As a result, fuel economy 

is likely to decrease.
Consumption of fuel and electricity 

of this vehicle is also likely to 

become worse in cold temperatures.

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without 

applying the parking brake, make 

sure to chock the wheels. If you 

do not chock the wheels, the vehi-

cle may move unexpectedly, pos-

sibly resulting in an accident.

Selecting tire chains

A

B

C

D

E

F

Regulations on the use of 
tire chains (except 
235/55R19 tires)

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

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



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



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

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not function 

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

Utility vehicle precau-

tions

This vehicle belongs to the 
utility vehicle class, which 
has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in 
relation to the height of its 
center of gravity to make it 
capable of performing in a 
wide variety of off-road 
applications.

Utility vehicle feature

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When driving your vehicle off-

road, please observe the follow-
ing precautions to ensure your 
driving enjoyment and to help 
prevent the closure of areas to 
off-road vehicles:



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



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



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



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

■

Additional information for off-

road driving



For owners in U.S. mainland, 

Hawaii and Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information per-
taining to driving your vehicle off-
road, consult the following organiza-
tions:

WARNING

■

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of 

death, serious injury or damage to 

your vehicle:

●

In a rollover crash, an unbelted 

person is significantly more 

likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Therefore, the 

driver and all passengers 

should always fasten their seat 

belts.

●

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt 

maneuvers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle 

correctly may result in loss of 

control or vehicle rollover caus-

ing death or serious injury.

●

Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier (if equipped) will 

make the center of the vehicle 

gravity higher. Avoid high 

speeds, sudden starts, sharp 

turns, sudden braking or abrupt 

maneuvers, otherwise it may 

result in loss of control or vehi-

cle rollover due to failure to 

operate this vehicle correctly.

●

Always slow down in gusty 

crosswinds. Because of its pro-

file and higher center of gravity, 

your vehicle is more sensitive to 

side winds than an ordinary 

passenger car. Slowing down 

will allow you to have better 

control.

●

Do not drive horizontally across 

steep slopes. Driving straight up 

or straight down is preferred. 

Your vehicle (or any similar off-

road vehicle) can tip over side-

ways much more easily than 

forward or backward.

Off-road driving

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• State and Local Parks and Recre-

ation Departments

• State Motor Vehicle Bureau

• Recreational Vehicle Clubs

• U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of 

Land Management

WARNING

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Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following pre-

cautions to minimize the risk of 

death, serious injury or damage to 

your vehicle:

●

Drive carefully when off the 

road. Do not take unnecessary 

risks by driving in dangerous 

places.

●

Do not grip the steering wheel 

spokes when driving off-road. A 

bad bump could jerk the wheel 

and injure your hands. Keep 

both hands and especially your 

thumbs on the outside of the 

rim.

●

Always check your brakes for 

effectiveness immediately after 

driving in sand, mud, water or 

snow.

●

After driving through tall grass, 

mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., 

check that there is no grass, 

bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, 

etc. adhering or trapped on the 

underbody. Clear off any such 

matter from the underbody. If 

the vehicle is used with these 

materials trapped or adhering to 

the underbody, a breakdown or 

fire could occur.

●

When driving off-road or in rug-

ged terrain, do not drive at 

excessive speeds, jump, make 

sharp turns, strike objects, etc. 

This may cause loss of control 

or vehicle rollover causing 

death or serious injury. You are 

also risking expensive damage 

to your vehicle’s suspension 

and chassis.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the water damage

Take all necessary safety mea-

sures to ensure that water dam-

age to the hybrid battery (traction 

battery), hybrid system or other 

components does not occur.

●

Water entering the engine com-

partment may cause severe 

damage to the hybrid system.

●

Water entering the hybrid trans-

mission will cause deterioration 

in transmission quality. The 

malfunction indicator may come 

on, and the vehicle may not be 

drivable.

●

Water can wash the grease 

from wheel bearings, causing 

rusting and premature failure, 

and may also enter the hybrid 

transaxle case, reducing the 

gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

■

When you drive through 

water

If driving through water, such as 

when crossing shallow streams, 

first check the depth of the water 

and the bottom of the riverbed for 

firmness. Drive slowly and avoid 

deep water.

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Driving

NOTICE

■

Inspection after off-road driv-

ing

●

Sand and mud that has accu-

mulated around brake discs 

may affect braking efficiency 

and may damage brake system 

components.

●

Always perform a maintenance 

inspection after each day of off-

road driving that has taken you 

through rough terrain, sand, 

mud, or water. For scheduled 

maintenance information, refer 

to the “Scheduled Maintenance 

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual 

Supplement”.

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Interior features

6-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning 

system.......................

396

Remote Air Conditioning 

System ......................

405

Heated steering wheel/Front 

seat heaters/Front seat 
heaters and ventila-
tors/Rear seat heaters

407

6-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

410

6-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

413

Luggage compartment fea-

tures ..........................

417

6-4. Using the other interior 

features

Other interior features .

420

Garage door opener....

435

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

6-1.Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Automatic mode switch

Left-hand side temperature control knob

Right-hand side temperature control knob

“SYNC” switch

“OFF” switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch

Eco air conditioning mode switch

Fan speed decrease switch

Fan speed increase switch

Airflow mode control switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

S-FLOW mode switch

“A/C” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature 
setting

Turn driver’s side temperature 

control dial clockwise to 
increases the temperature and 
turn the dial counterclockwise to 

Automatic air conditioning system

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

Air conditioning controls

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

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decreases the temperature.

The air conditioning system 
switches between individual and 
simultaneous modes each time the 
“SYNC” switch is pressed.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator 
on the “SYNC” switch is on):
The driver’s side temperature con-
trol dial can be used to adjust the 
temperature for the driver’s and 
passenger’s side. At this time, 
operate the passenger’s side tem-
perature control dial to enter indi-
vidual mode.
Individual mode (the indicator on 
the “SYNC” switch is off):
The temperature for the driver’s 
and passenger’s side can be 
adjusted separately.

■

Setting the fan speed

Press the fan speed increase 
switch to increase the fan speed 
and the fan speed decrease 
switch to decrease the fan 
speed.

Pressing the “OFF” switch turns off 
the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control 
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is 
pressed.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes

Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.

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

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

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