Toyota Proace EV (2022 year). Manual in english

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Stop & Start

Deactivation/Reactivation

Operation

The Stop & Start function puts the engine

With audio system

Main conditions for operation

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during

- The driver’s door must be closed.

phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,

- The sliding side door must be closed.

queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically

- The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to

- The state of charge of the battery must be

move off again.

sufficient.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function

- The temperature of the engine must be within

is intended to reduce fuel consumption and

its nominal operating range.

exhaust emissions as well as the noise level

- The outside temperature must be between

when stationary.

0°C and 35°C.

► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press

The function does not affect the functionalities of

this button.

the vehicle, in particular the braking.

Putting the engine into standby

The indicator lamp is lit when the system is

(STOP mode)

deactivated.

WARNING

The engine automatically enters standby mode

With touch screen

as soon as the driver indicates their intention to

Driving on flooded roads

stop.

Before entering into a flooded area, it is

The settings are changed via the vehicle

With a manual gearbox: at speeds below 12

strongly recommended that you deactivate

configuration menu.

mph (20 km/h) or with the vehicle stationary

the Stop & Start system.

WARNING

(depending on engine), with the gear lever in

For more information on Driving

neutral and the clutch pedal released.

recommendations, particularly on flooded

If the system has been deactivated in STOP

With an automatic gearbox: with the brake

roads, refer to the corresponding section.

mode, the engine restarts immediately.

pedal depressed or the gear selector in

position N, with the vehicle stationary.

Time counter

NOTICE

A time counter adds up the time spent in standby

The system is reactivated automatically

during the journey. It is reset to zero every time

whenever the engine is started by the driver.

the ignition is switched on.

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Special cases:

Restarting the engine (START mode)

The warning lamp in this button flashes

The engine will not go into standby if all of the

The engine automatically restarts as soon as the

and a message appears, accompanied by

conditions for operation are not met and in the

driver indicates the intention of moving off again.

an audible signal.

following cases.

With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal

Have it checked by any authorized Toyota

- Steep slope (ascending or descending).

fully depressed.

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

- Vehicle has not exceeded 10 km/h (6 mph)

With an automatic gearbox:

reliable repairer.

since the last engine start (with the key or the

- With the selector in position D or M: with the

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

“START/STOP” button).

brake pedal released.

All of the instrument panel warning lamps come

- Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature

- With the selector in position N and the brake

on if there is a fault.

in the passenger compartment.

pedal released: with the selector at D or M.

Depending on version, a warning message

- Demisting active.

- With the selector in position P and the brake

may also be displayed, prompting you to place

In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes

pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D

the gear selector in position N and depress the

for a few seconds, then goes off.

or M.

brake pedal.

- Reverse gear engaged.

► Switch off the ignition then start the engine

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again with the key or the "START/STOP" button.

Special cases

After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is

The engine will restart automatically if all

WARNING

not available until the vehicle has reached a

conditions for operation are met again and in the

speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).

following case.

12 V battery

- With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed

The Stop & Start system requires a 12

exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h)

V battery of specific technology and

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(depending on the engine).

specification.

During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is

- With an automatic gearbox, vehicle speed

All work must be carried out only by

not available for a few seconds after coming

exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).

any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

out of reverse gear or turning the steering

In this case, this indicator lamp flashes for

authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

wheel.

a few seconds, then goes off.

Malfunctions

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment:

In the event of a system malfunction, this

warning lamp flashes on the instrument

panel.

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Under-inflation detection

Under-inflation alert

NOTICE

This is signalled by the fixed illumination

This system automatically checks the pressures

The inflation pressures defined for the vehicle

of this warning lamp, accompanied by an

of the tyres while driving.

can be found on the tyre pressure label.

audible signal and, depending on equipment, the

It compares the information given by the wheel

For more information on the Identification

display of a message.

speed sensors with reference values, which

markings, refer to the corresponding section.

► Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive

must be reinitialised every time the tyre

steering movements and avoid sudden braking.

pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.

► Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

The system triggers an alert as soon as it

WARNING

so.

detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one or

more tyres.

Checking tyre pressures

WARNING

This check should be done when the tyres

WARNING

are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or after

The loss of pressure detected may not always

a journey of less than 10 km (6 miles) at

cause visible deformation of the tyre.

Under-inflation detection does not replace the

moderate speeds).

Do not rely on just a visual check.

need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures

This system does not avoid the need to

shown on the label.

► Using a compressor, such as the one in

regularly check the tyre pressures (including

the temporary puncture repair kit, check the

the spare wheel) as well as before a long

pressures of all four tyres when cold.

journey.

NOTICE

► If it is not possible to carry out this check

Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly

immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.

in adverse conditions (heavy load, high

Snow chains

► In the event of a puncture, use the

speed, long journey):

The system does not have to be reinitialised

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel

- worsens road-holding.

after fitting or removing snow chains.

(depending on equipment).

- lengthens braking distances.

- causes premature wear of the tyres.

NOTICE

WARNING

– increases fuel consumption.

Spare wheel

Driving too slowly may not ensure optimum

The steel spare wheel does not have an

monitoring.

under-inflation detection sensor.

The alert is not immediately triggered in the

event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre

blow-out. This is because analysis of the

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values read by the wheel's speed sensors

With button

Driving and manoeuvring

can take several minutes.

The alert may be delayed at speeds below

aids - General

25 mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty

recommendations

driving mode.

NOTICE

Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in any

The alert is kept active until the system is

circumstances, replace the need for vigilance

reinitialised.

► With the vehicle stationary, press this

on the part of the driver.

button for 3 to 10 seconds then release it.

The driver must comply with the Highway

Reinitialisation is confirmed by an

Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in

Reinitialisation

audible signal.

all circumstances and must be able to retake

Reinitialise the system after adjusting one or

control of it at all times. The driver must adapt

more tyre pressures and after changing one or

With audio system or touch screen

the speed to climactic conditions, traffic and

more wheels.

With the vehicle stationary, the

the state of the road.

system is reinitialised via the

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly

WARNING

vehicle configuration menu.

check the traffic, to assess the relative

distances and speeds of other vehicles and to

Before reinitialising the system, make sure

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anticipate their movements before indicating

that the pressures of the four tyres are correct

In the event of a malfunction, these

and changing lane.

for the conditions of use of the vehicle and

warning lamps light up on the

The systems cannot exceed the limits of the

conform to the values written on the tyre

instrument panel.

laws of physics.

pressure label.

In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring

Check the pressures of the four tyres before

function is no longer performed.

performing the reinitialisation.

NOTICE

Have it checked by any authorized Toyota

The system does not advise if a pressure is

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

Driving aids

reliable repairer.

You should hold the steering wheel with both

hands, always use the interior and exterior

rear view mirrors, always keep the feet close

to the pedals and take a break every two

hours.

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In the presence of areas in shade, or in

NOTICE

WARNING

conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate

lighting, the image may be darkened and with

Manoeuvring aids

Driving aids camera

lower contrast.

The driver must always check the

This camera and its associated functions may

Obstacles may appear further away than they

surroundings of the vehicle before and during

be impaired or not work if the windscreen

actually are.

the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the

area in front of the camera is dirty, misty,

mirrors.

frosty, covered with snow, damaged or

masked by a sticker.

WARNING

In humid and cold weather, demist the

WARNING

windscreen regularly.

Sensors

Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,

The operation of the sensors as well as the

Radar(s)

heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle

associated functions may be disturbed by

The operation of the radar(s), along with any

(headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low sun,

sound interference such as that emitted by

associated functions, may be affected by the

reflections on a damp road, leaving a tunnel,

noisy vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,

accumulation of dirt (e.g. mud, ice), in poor

alternating shade and light) can also impair

pneumatic drills), by the accumulation of

weather conditions (e.g. heavy rain, snow), or

detection performance.

snow or dead leaves on the road or in the

if the bumpers are damaged.

In the event of a windscreen replacement,

event of damaged bumpers and mirrors.

If the front bumper is to be repainted, contact

contact any authorized Toyota retailer or

When reverse gear is engaged, an audible

any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota

Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors

authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer;

repairer to recalibrate the camera; otherwise,

may be dirty.

certain types of paint could interfere with the

the operation of the associated driving aids

A front or rear impact to the vehicle can

operation of the radar(s).

may be disrupted.

upset the sensors’ settings, which is not

always detected by the system: distance

measurements may be distorted.

NOTICE

The sensors do not systematically detect

obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs)

Other cameras

or too thin (trees, posts, wire fences).

The images from the camera(s) displayed on

Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind

the touch screen or on the instrument panel

spots may not be detected or may no longer

may be distorted by the relief.

be detected during the manoeuvre.

Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound

waves: pedestrians may not be detected.

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NOTICE

Head-up display

NOTICE

This system projects various information onto a

Maintenance

For more information on Navigation, refer to

smoked projection blade situated in the driver's

Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and the

the section Audio equipment and

field of vision, enabling them to drive without

field of vision of the cameras regularly.

telematics.

taking their eyes off the road.

When washing your vehicle at high pressure,

direct the spray from at least 30 cm away

Information displayed

Selector

from the radar, sensors and cameras.

during operation

WARNING

Mats

The use of mats not approved by TOYOTA

may interfere with the operation of the speed

limiter or cruise control.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

- Ensure that the mat is secured correctly.

- Never fit one mat on top of another.

NOTICE

Once the system has been activated, the

following information is grouped together in the

1. On.

Units of speed

head-up display:

2. Off (long press).

Ensure that the units of speed displayed on

A. The speed of your vehicle.

3. Brightness adjustment.

the instrument panel (km/h or mph) are those

B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.

4. Display height adjustment.

for the country you are driving in.

C. If your vehicle is suitably equipped, distances

If this is not the case, when the vehicle is

between vehicles, automatic emergency

stationary, set the display to the required

braking alerts and navigation instructions.

units of speed so that it complies with what is

D. If your vehicle is suitably equipped, speed

authorised locally.

limit information.

In case of doubt, contact any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

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Activation/Deactivation

WARNING

Memorising speeds

► With the engine running, press button 1 to

This function allows you to save speed

activate the system and deploy the projection

When stationary or while driving, no objects

settings which are then used to set the two

blade.

should be placed around the projection blade

systems: the speed limiter (limits the speed

(or in its recess) so as not to impede its

of the vehicle) or cruise control (vehicle

movement and correct operation.

cruising speed).

You can save 6 speed settings for each of the

NOTICE

two systems.

In certain extreme weather conditions (rain

Programming

and/or snow, bright sunshine, etc.), the

The speed thresholds can be set in the

head-up display may not be legible or may

vehicle configuration menu using the

suffer temporary interference.

touch screen.

Some sunglasses may hamper reading of the

► Select the system for which you want to

information.

memorise new speed settings:

► Press and hold button 2 to deactivate the

To clean the projection blade, use a clean,

- speed limiter

system and retract the projection blade.

soft cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or

The state of the system is saved when the

microfibre cloth). Do not use a dry or abrasive

engine is switched off and restored on restarting.

cloth, or detergent or solvent products, due to

- cruise control.

the risk of scratching the projection blade or

Height adjustment

damaging the non-reflective coating.

► With the engine running, adjust the display to

the desired height using the buttons 4:

• up to move the display up,

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• down to move the display down.

This system operates when the engine is

Brightness adjustment

running, and the settings are saved when the

ignition is switched off.

► With the engine running, adjust the

brightness of the information display using the

buttons 3:

• on the "sun" to increase the brightness,

► Press the button corresponding to the speed

• on the "moon" to decrease the brightness.

setting you want to change.

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► Enter the new value using the numerical

- Speed limit details from the navigation system

Activation/Deactivation

keypad and confirm.

mapping.

The settings are changed via the

► Confirm to record the changes and quit the

vehicle configuration menu.

menu.

WARNING

Information displayed on

NOTICE

Navigation mapping should be regularly

updated in order to receive accurate speed

the instrument panel

Memorised speeds are recalled by

limit information from the system.

pressing this button.

WARNING

Speed Limit Recognition

The units for the speed limit (km/h or mph)

and Recommendation

depend on the country you are driving in.

This should be taken into account so that you

observe the speed limit.

WARNING

For the system to work correctly when

changing country, the speed unit in the

Refer to the General recommendations on

instrument panel must correspond to that of

Head-up display

the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

the country you are driving in.

WARNING

The automatic reading of road signs is a

driving aid system and does not always

display speed limits correctly.

The speed limit signs present on the road

always take priority over the display by the

system.

This system displays the maximum authorised

The system is designed to detect signs that

speed in the instrument panel, according to

conform to the Vienna Convention on road

1. Speed limit indication

the speed limits in the country in which you are

signs.

driving, using:

– Speed limit signs detected by the camera.

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Speed display

Operating limits

NOTICE

The system does not take account of reduced

speed limits, especially those imposed in the

For more information on the Speed limiter,

following cases:

Cruise control or Adaptive cruise control,

- Poor weather (rain, snow).

refer to the corresponding sections.

- Atmospheric pollution.

- Towing.

The system is active but is not detecting speed

Steering mounted controls

- Driving with a space-saver type spare wheel

limit information.

or snow chains fitted.

- Tyre repaired using the temporary puncture

repair kit.

- Young drivers.

The system may not display the speed limit if it

does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset

On detection of speed limit information, the

period and in the following situations:

system displays the value.

- Road signs that are obstructed, non-standard,

damaged or bent.

- Obsolete or incorrect maps.

1. Speed limiter/cruise control mode selection

Storing the speed setting

2. Memorise the speed setting

The driver can, if desired, adjust the

speed of the vehicle according to the

information given by the system.

In addition to Speed Limit Recognition and

Recommendation, the driver can select the

speed displayed as a speed setting for the speed

limiter or cruise control using the speed limiter or

cruise control 'store' button.

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Information displayed on the

Storing the speed setting

Speed limiter

instrument panel

WARNING

Refer to the General recommendations on

the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

► Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.

The speed limiter/cruise control information is

This system prevents the vehicle from

displayed.

exceeding the speed programmed by the

Upon detecting a sign suggesting a new speed

driver (speed setting).

setting, the system displays the value and

The speed limiter is switched on manually.

"MEM" flashes for a few seconds, prompting you

The minimum speed setting is 30 km/h (19 mph).

to save it as a new speed setting.

The speed setting remains in the system

Head-up display

memory when the ignition is switched off.

NOTICE

If there is a difference of less than 6 mph

(9 km/h) between the speed setting and the

For more information on this button

speed displayed by the Speed Limit

and the Adaptive cruise control, refer

Recognition and Recommendation, the

to the corresponding section.

"MEM" symbol is not displayed.

Depending on the road conditions, several

NOTICE

speeds may be displayed.

► Press button 2 once to save the suggested

For more information on Memorising

speed value.

speeds, refer to the corresponding

3. Speed limit indication.

A message is displayed, confirming the request.

section.

4. Request to memorise the speed.

► Press button 2 again to confirm and save the

5. Current speed setting.

new speed setting.

The display then reverts to its previous state.

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5. Depending on version:

Head-up display

NOTICE

Display of the speed thresholds saved using

For more information on Speed limit

Memorising speeds

recognition and memorising the speed limit

in particular, refer to the corresponding

Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit

section.

Recognition and Recommendation (MEM

display)

6. Display and adjustment of the programmed

Steering-mounted control

inter-vehicle distance

For more information on Memorising speeds

or the Speed Limit Recognition and

Recommendation, refer to the corresponding

sections.

Speed limiter on/pause indication.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.

Information displayed on

Speed setting value.

the instrument panel

Switching on/Pausing

► Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position

to select speed limiter mode; the function is

paused.

► If the limit speed setting is suitable (most

recent speed setting programmed in the system),

press button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.

ON (LIMIT position) / OFF (position 0)

► Pressing button 4 again temporarily pauses

Reduce the speed setting

the function.

Increase the speed setting

Pause / resume speed limiter with the speed

Adjusting the limit speed

setting previously stored

setting

You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in

order to set the speed.

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To modify the limit speed setting based on the

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and

Cruise control - particular

vehicle’s current speed:

the displayed programmed speed flashes.

► Briefly press button 2 or 3 to change the

If it is exceeded for a prolonged period of time,

recommendations

value in steps of + or - 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

an audible warning is triggered.

► Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the

Simply release the accelerator pedal to return to

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value in steps of + or - 5 mph (8 km/h).

below the programmed speed.

To change the limit speed setting using

When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not

For the safety of everyone, only use the

memorised speeds, via the touch screen:

due to action by the driver (in case of a steep

cruise control where the driving conditions

► Press button 5 to display the memorised

slope, for example), an audible signal triggers

allow running at a constant speed and

speed settings.

immediately.

keeping an adequate safety distance.

► Press the touch screen button for the desired

Once the speed of the vehicle returns to the

Remain vigilant when the cruise control is

speed setting.

programmed setting, the speed limiter functions

activated. If you hold one of the speed setting

The selection screen closes after a few

again: the display of the programmed speed

modification buttons, a very rapid change in

moments.

setting becomes fixed again.

the speed of your vehicle may occur.

This setting becomes the new limit speed.

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

To modify the cruise speed setting based on the

Switching off

control system cannot prevent the vehicle

speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition

► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:

from exceeding the set speed. Brake if

and Recommendation, as shown on the

the display of information on the speed limiter

necessary to control the speed of your

instrument panel:

disappears.

vehicle.

► Press button 5 once; a message is displayed

On steep climbs or when towing, the set

to confirm the memorisation request.

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speed may not be reached or maintained.

► Press button 5 again to save the suggested

speed.

NOTICE

The speed is immediately shown on the

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

Dashes are displayed (flashing, initially, then

Exceeding the programmed speed setting

fixed) in the event of a speed limiter malfunction.

You can temporarily exceed the speed

Temporarily exceeding the

Have it checked by any authorized Toyota

setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the

programmed speed

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

programmed speed flashes).

reliable repairer.

► To temporarily exceed the programmed

To return to the speed setting, release the

speed threshold, fully depress the accelerator

accelerator pedal (when the set speed is

pedal.

reached again, the displayed speed stops

flashing).

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WARNING

Cruise control

NOTICE

Operating limits

Switching off the ignition cancels any speed

WARNING

Never use the system in the following

setting.

situations:

Refer to the General recommendations on

- In an urban area with the risk of

the use of driving and manoeuvring aids

Steering mounted control

pedestrians crossing the road.

and to Cruise control - particular

- In heavy traffic (except versions with the

recommendations.

Stop & Go function).

- On winding or steep roads.

This system automatically maintains the

- On slippery or flooded roads.

vehicle’s speed at the value programmed

- In poor weather conditions.

by the driver (speed setting), without the use of

- Driving on a speed circuit.

the accelerator pedal.

- Driving on a rolling road.

Cruise control is switched on manually.

- When using snow chains, non-slip covers

It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph

or studded tyres.

(40 km/h).

With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must

be engaged.

ON (CRUISE position) / OFF (position 0)

With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second

Activate cruise control at the current speed /

gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.

decrease speed setting

With a drive selector, mode D or B must be

Activate cruise control at the current speed /

engaged.

increase speed setting

Pause / resume cruise control with the speed

NOTICE

setting previously saved

Depending on version:

Cruise control remains active after changing

Display the speed thresholds saved using the

gear, regardless of the gearbox type, on

Memorising speeds function

engines fitted with Stop & Start.

Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit

Recognition and Recommendation (MEM

display)

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For more information on Memorising speeds

Switching on/pausing

Changing the cruise speed

or the Speed Limit Recognition and

► Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position

setting

Recommendation, refer to the corresponding

to select cruise control mode; the function is

sections.

The cruise control must be active.

paused.

To change the cruise speed setting, based on

► Press button 2 or 3 to activate cruise control

Information displayed on

the vehicle’s current speed:

and save a speed setting when the vehicle has

► In +/- 1.6 km/h (1 mph) steps, briefly press

the instrument panel

reached the desired speed; the vehicle’s current

button 2 or 3 as often as necessary.

speed is saved as the speed setting.

► Continuously, in steps of +/- 8 km/h (5 mph),

► Release the accelerator pedal.

press and hold button 2 or 3.

► Pressing button 4 temporarily pauses the

function.

WARNING

► Pressing button 4 again restores operation of

the cruise control (ON).

Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results in a

rapid change in the speed of your vehicle.

NOTICE

Cruise control can also be paused

WARNING

Head-up display

temporarily:

- by pressing the brake pedal.

As a precaution, we recommend setting a

- by pressing the clutch pedal with a manual

cruise speed similar to the vehicle’s current

gearbox (depending on the engine fitted).

speed, to avoid any sudden acceleration or

- automatically, if the electronic stability

deceleration.

control (VSC) system is triggered.

To change the cruise speed setting using

memorised speed settings and from the touch

screen:

► Press button 5 to display the memorised

speed settings.

► Press the touch screen button for the desired

speed setting.

6. Cruise control pause/resume indication.

The selection screen closes after a few

7. Cruise control mode selection indication.

moments.

8. Speed setting value.

This setting becomes the new cruise speed.

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To modify the cruise speed setting using the

WARNING

Adaptive Cruise Control

speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition

and Recommendation shown on the instrument

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

WARNING

panel:

control system cannot prevent the vehicle

► Press button 5 once; a message is displayed

from exceeding the programmed speed.

Refer to the General recommendations on

to confirm the memorisation request.

You may have to brake to control the speed of

the use of driving and manoeuvring aids

► Press button 5 again to save the suggested

your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is

and to Cruise control - particular

speed.

automatically paused.

recommendations.

The speed is immediately shown on the

To activate the system again, with the vehicle

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

speed above 40 km/h (25 mph), press

This system automatically maintains the

button 4.

speed of your vehicle at a value which

Temporarily exceeding the

you set (speed setting), while keeping a safe

programmed speed

distance from the vehicle in front (target vehicle),

Switching off

and which has been set beforehand by the

If needed (when overtaking, for example),

► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0” position: the

driver. The system controls the vehicle's

it is possible to exceed the programmed

cruise control information disappears from the

acceleration and deceleration automatically

speed by pressing the accelerator pedal.

screen.

using only engine braking (as if the driver had

Cruise control is temporarily overridden and the

pressed the "-" minus button).

programmed speed setting flashes.

Malfunction

To return to the programmed speed, simply

release the accelerator pedal.

Once the vehicle has returned to the

programmed speed, cruise control takes over

Dashes are displayed (flashing, initially, then

again and the programmed speed setting stops

To do this, it uses a radar located in the front

fixed) in the event of a cruise control system

flashing.

bumper.

malfunction.

Have it checked by any authorized Toyota

WARNING

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

Primarily designed for driving on main roads

and motorways, this system only works with

moving vehicles driving in the same direction

as your vehicle.

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Activation of cruise control at the current

With a drive selector, mode D or B must be

NOTICE

speed/decrease speed setting

engaged.

If the driver operates a direction indicator to

Activation of cruise control at the current

WARNING

overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise control

speed/increase speed setting

allows the vehicle to temporarily approach the

Pause/resume cruise control with the speed

If the speed setting is above 93 mph

vehicle in front to assist the overtaking

setting previously saved

(150 km/h), the adaptive cruise control

manoeuvre, without ever exceeding the

Depending on version:

switches to standard cruise control mode

speed setting.

Display the speed thresholds saved using the

(without automatic regulation of the inter-

Memorising speeds function

vehicle safety distance).

WARNING

Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit

► Press buttons 2 or 3: the current speed

Recognition and Recommendation (MEM

becomes the speed setting (minimum 25 mph

Some vehicles present on the road may not

display)

(40 km/h)) and the cruise control is immediately

be properly seen or may be misinterpreted by

Display and adjustment of the distance

activated.

the radar (e.g. a lorry), which may lead to a

setting to the vehicle in front

► Press 3 to increase or 2 to decrease the

poor assessment of distance and lead to the

speed setting (in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h) if the

vehicle accelerating or braking

inappropriately.

Use

button is kept depressed).

Activating the system (paused)

WARNING

Steering-mounted controls

The adaptive cruise control must be selected in

the "Driving/Vehicle" menu.

Pressing and holding either button 2 or

► Turn the knob 1 downwards into the CRUISE

3 results in a rapid change in the speed of the

position with the engine running. The cruise

vehicle.

control is ready for operation.

Pausing/resuming cruise control

Starting cruise control and selecting a

speed

► Press 4 or depress the brake pedal. To

pause cruise control, it is also possible to:

The vehicle speed must be between 25 and

• Shift from mode D to N,

93 mph (40 and 150 km/h).

• Depress the clutch pedal for more than

With a manual gearbox, third or fourth gear or

10 seconds.

higher must be engaged.

1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF (position 0)

• Press the electric parking brake control.

With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second

gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.

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► Press 4 to restart cruise control. Cruise

Changing the inter-vehicle distance

Head-up display

control may have been paused automatically:

► Press 6 to display the distance setting

• When the inter-vehicle distance threshold is

thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or "Close"), then

reached.

press again to select a threshold.

• When the distance between your vehicle and

After a few seconds, the option is accepted and

the one in front becomes too short.

will be memorised when the ignition is switched

• When the vehicle starts moving too slowly or

off.

the vehicle in front starts moving too slowly.

Temporarily exceeding the speed setting

• When the VSC system is triggered.

► Depress the accelerator pedal. Distance

WARNING

monitoring and cruise control are deactivated as

long as you continue to accelerate. The speed

When the driver attempts to reactivate cruise

on the instrument panel flashes.

Cruise control pause/resume indication.

control, after the function has been paused,

Deactivating the system

Indication of selection of cruise control mode,

the message "Activation not possible,

► Turn the knob 1 upwards into position 0

or vehicle speed adjustment phase.

unsuitable conditions" is briefly displayed if

(OFF).

Speed setting value.

reactivation is not possible (safety conditions

not met).

Information displayed on

NOTICE

Using the Speed Limit Recognition and

the instrument panel

Recommendation function or speed limit

For more information on the Head-up

sign memorisation to modify the speed

display, refer to the corresponding section.

setting.

► Press 5 to accept the speed setting

Messages and alerts

proposed by the system on the instrument panel

or touch screen, then press again to confirm.

NOTICE

WARNING

The display of these messages or alerts is not

sequential.

To prevent any sudden acceleration or

deceleration of the vehicle, select a speed

“Cruise control paused” or “Cruise control

setting fairly close to the current speed of

suspended” following a brief acceleration

your vehicle.

by the driver.

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“Cruise control active”, no vehicle

- if the system does not slow the vehicle enough

Reactivate cruise control when conditions permit.

detected.

to continue to maintain a safe distance, for

Cases where the driver is urged to take back

“Cruise control active”, vehicle detected.

example when descending a steep hill.

control immediately:

Cases of non-detection by the radar:

- When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your

“Cruise control active and speed

- Stationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,

vehicle and the one in front.

adjusted”, vehicle detected too close or at

etc.).

- Excessively sharp deceleration of the vehicle

a slower speed.

- Vehicles driving in the opposite direction.

in front of you.

“Cruise control active and speed

When the driver must suspend the cruise

adjusted”, automatic deactivation

control system:

NOTICE

imminent following a cruise control limit being

The adaptive cruise control operates by day

reached.

and night, in fog or moderate rainfall.

“Cruise control paused”, automatic

deactivation following speed limit

adjustment being exceeded and no reaction from

WARNING

the driver.

- When following a narrow vehicle.

The system does not act on the braking

Operating limits

system, but works only with engine braking.

The regulation range is limited to a maximum

The regulation range is limited: there will

difference of 19 mph (30 km/h) between the

no longer be any adjustment of speed if the

cruise speed setting and the speed of the

difference between the programmed speed

vehicle in front.

setting and the speed of the vehicle in front

Above this, the system pauses itself if the safety

becomes too great.

distance becomes too short.

- Vehicles not running in the middle of the lane.

The adaptive cruise control uses only engine

WARNING

braking to slow the vehicle. Consequently the

vehicle loses speed slowly, as when releasing

If the difference between the programmed

the accelerator pedal.

speed setting and the speed of the vehicle in

The system is paused automatically:

front is too great, the speed cannot be

- if the vehicle in front slows down too much or

adjusted: the cruise control is automatically

too suddenly, and the driver does not brake,

deactivated.

- if a vehicle comes between your vehicle and

the vehicle in front,

- Vehicles entering a corner.

- Vehicles changing lane at the last moment.

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Malfunction

- Intelligent emergency braking assistance

NOTICE

(iEBA).

In the event of a malfunction with the adaptive

- Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency

cruise control, you will be alerted by an audible

As soon as the system detects a potential

braking).

signal and the display of the message "Driving

obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in

aid functions fault".

case automatic braking is needed. This may

Have it checked by any authorized Toyota

cause a slight noise and a slight sensation of

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

deceleration.

reliable repairer.

Operating conditions and

Active Safety Brake with

limits

Collision Risk Alert and

Vehicle moving forward.

VSC system operational.

Intelligent emergency

Seat belts fastened for all passengers.

braking assistance

Stabilised speed on roads with few bends.

The vehicle has a camera located at the top of

In the following cases, deactivating the system

the windscreen and, depending on version, a

via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:

WARNING

radar located in the front bumper.

- Towing a trailer.

Refer to the General recommendations on

- Carrying long objects on roof bars or roof rack.

WARNING

the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

- Vehicle with snow chains fitted.

- Before using an automatic car wash, with the

This system does not replace the need for

engine running.

vigilance on the part of the driver.

- Before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in

This system is designed to assist the driver

a workshop.

and improve road safety.

- Towed vehicle, engine running.

This system:

It is the driver's responsibility to continuously

- Damaged front bumper.

- warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of

monitor traffic conditions in accordance with

- Following an impact to the windscreen close to

collision with the vehicle in front.

applicable driving regulations.

the detection camera.

- reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a

collision or limit its severity.

WARNING

This system is comprised of three functions:

– Collision Risk Alert,

It can be dangerous to drive if the brake

lamps are not in perfect working order.

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The last threshold selected is memorised when

Intelligent emergency

WARNING

the ignition is switched off.

braking assistance (iEBA)

It is possible that warnings are not given, are

Operation

If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid

given too late or seem unjustified.

Depending on the degree of risk of collision

a collision, this system will provide additional

The driver must always stay in control of the

detected by the system and the alert trigger

braking, within the limits of the laws of physics.

vehicle and be prepared to react at any time

This assistance will only be provided if the driver

threshold chosen by the driver, several different

to avoid an accident.

levels of alert may be triggered and displayed on

presses the brake pedal.

the instrument panel.

WARNING

The system takes account of the vehicle

Active Safety Brake

dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the one

Following an impact, the system is

in front, the environmental conditions and the

automatically deactivated.

operation of the vehicle (actions on the pedals,

Have it checked by any authorized Toyota

steering wheel, etc.) to trigger the alert at the

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

most relevant moment.

reliable repairer.

Level 1 (orange): visual alert only,

warning that the vehicle in front is very

close.

Collision Risk Alert

The message "Vehicle close" is displayed.

This function warns the driver that their vehicle

Level 2 (red): visual and audible alert,

is at risk of a collision with the vehicle in front, or

warning that a collision is imminent.

with a pedestrian or cyclist present in their traffic

The message "Brake!" is displayed.

lane.

NOTICE

Modifying the alert trigger threshold

This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity

Where the speed of your vehicle is too high

with which the function warns of the risk of

approaching another vehicle, the first level of

This function, also called automatic emergency

collision.

alert may not be displayed: the level 2 alert

braking, intervenes following the alerts if the

The threshold is set via the vehicle

may be displayed directly.

driver does not react quickly enough and does

configuration menu with the audio

Important: the level 1 alert is not displayed

not operate the vehicle's brakes.

system or touch screen.

when there is a stationary obstacle or

It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid a

► Select one of the three pre-defined

when the "Near" trigger threshold has been

collision where the driver fails to react.

thresholds: "Far", "Normal" or "Close".

selected.

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Operation

These warning lamps light up on

NOTICE

The system operates subject to the following

the instrument panel to indicate

conditions:

Operation of the function may be felt by slight

that the driver's and/or front passenger's seat

- The vehicle's speed does not exceed 37 mph

vibration in the brake pedal.

belt is not fastened (depending on version).

(60 km/h) when a pedestrian is detected.

If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,

- The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph

automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2

Lane departure warning

(80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle or a cyclist

seconds.

is detected.

system

- The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and

Deactivation/Activation

53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with

WARNING

camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions

By default, the system is automatically activated

with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle

at every engine start.

Refer to the General recommendations on

is detected.

It is set via the vehicle

the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

This warning lamp flashes (for

configuration menu.

approximately 10 seconds) as soon as

Deactivation of the system is signalled by

the function applies the vehicle’s brakes.

the illumination of this warning lamp,

With an automatic gearbox, in the event of

accompanied by the display of a message.

automatic emergency braking bringing the

vehicle to a complete stop, keep the brake pedal

Malfunction

System that uses a camera to recognise

depressed to prevent the vehicle from moving

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

continuous or broken lines on traffic lanes and

off again.

lamp comes on on the instrument panel,

triggers an alert if the vehicle wanders off line.

With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic

accompanied by the display of a message and

If the direction indicator is not used at speeds

emergency braking bringing the vehicle to a

an audible signal.

above 50 mph (80 km/h) and there is a risk of

complete stop, the engine may stall.

Have it checked by any authorized Toyota

one of these lines on the road surface being

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

NOTICE

reliable repairer.

crossed, the system triggers the alert.

This system is particularly useful on motorways

If these warning lamps come on

The driver can maintain control of the vehicle

and main roads.

after the engine has been switched

at any time by firmly turning the steering

off and then restarted, contact any authorized

wheel and/or firmly depressing the

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or

accelerator pedal.

any reliable repairer to have the system

checked.

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