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Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-
ing on an uphill

◆

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

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

◆

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)

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P. 330

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Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)

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

The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems are
operating.

When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating

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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the engine 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 sys-

tem back on.

Disabling the TRAC system

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Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC 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 (Pre-Collision System) will also be disabled (only Pre-Collision warn-

ing is available). The pre-collision system warning light will come on and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (



P. 269)

■

When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-

ing 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.

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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

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Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released

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Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine 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 systems 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.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

■

Active Cornering Assist operation sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is operated, operation sounds and vibra-
tions may be generated from the brake system, but this is not a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:

●

When the engine 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 systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.

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Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist

The system operates when the following occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehicle is sliding to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

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Secondary Collision Brake operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision while
the vehicle is in motion.
However, the system does not operate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

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Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation

The Secondary Collision Brake is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:

●

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

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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle
and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10
minutes.

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

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details/Actions

“AWD System Overheated

Switching to 2WD Mode”

AWD system is overheating.



Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-

sage disappears.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let

the engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-

information display turns off, there is no

problem continuing to drive.

If the message does not disappear, have

your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

“AWD System Overheated

2WD Mode Engaged”

The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive

(AWD) to front wheel drive due to overheat-

ing.



Perform the following actions.

• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-

sage disappears.

• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let

the engine idle.

Once the display message on the multi-

information display turns off, the AWD sys-

tem returns to normal.

If the message does not disappear, have

your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

“AWD System Malfunction
2WD Mode Engaged
Visit Your Dealer”

A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.



Have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

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The ABS does not operate effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps on the road

●

When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

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TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.

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Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active Cornering Assist. Active Cornering Assist may
not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slip-
pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist frequently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operating to ensure proper operation of the
brakes, TRAC and VSC.

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WARNING

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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 effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary 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 accident.

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When the TRAC/VSC 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 systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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Secondary Collision Brake

Do not overly rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system
is designed to help reduce the possibility of further damage due to a sec-
ondary collision, however, that effect changes according to various condi-
tions. Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern 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 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.

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Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Multi-information display

Turning the BSM function on/off.
(



P. 331)

Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors

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  out-
side  rear  view  mirror  indicator  on
the  detected  side  will  illuminate.  If
the  turn  signal  lever  is  operated
toward  the  detected  side,  the  out-
side  rear  view  mirror  indicator
flashes.

“BSM” indicator

When the BSM function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)



: If equipped

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar sen-
sors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and
right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when chang-
ing lanes.

System components

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

Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.



Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

Each time

is pressed, the function changes on/off.

The brightness of the indicators on the outside rear view mirrors can
be changed on

(4.2-inch display) or

(7-inch display) (



P. 106,

119) of the multi-information display.

■

The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.

■

When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.
(



P. 332)

The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.

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When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor

If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, a
warning message will be displayed:

●

There is a malfunction with the sensors

●

The sensors have become dirty

●

The outside temperature is extremely high or low

●

The sensor voltage has become abnormal

Turning the BSM function on/off

Setting the outside rear view mirror indicator brightness

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To ensure the system can operate properly

Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right sides of the
rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot
Monitor can function correctly.

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 sensor is scratched or dented, or part of

them has become disconnected.

●

Do not disassemble the sensor.

●

Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.

●

Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the 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.

●

Keep  the  sensor  and  its  surrounding
area on the 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  (



331) will be displayed.
In  this  situation,  clear  off  the  dirt  or
snow  and  drive  the  vehicle  with  the
operation  conditions  of  the  BSM  func-
tion  (



P. 334) satisfied for approxi-

mately 10 minutes.

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The BSM function uses radar sensors to detect the following vehicles
traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is usually not reflected in
the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of
the presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear
view mirrors.

Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the out-
side rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are
not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)

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

The range of the detection area extends to:

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

BSM function

BSM function detection areas

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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 out-
side rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash

■

The BSM function is operational when

●

The BSM function is turned on

●

Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).

■

The BSM function will detect a vehicle when

●

A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.

●

Your vehicle overtakes a vehicle in an adjacent lane slowly.

●

Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.

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Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle

The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

●

Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects

●

Following vehicles that are in the same lane

●

Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle

●

Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle

: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may

occur.

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The BSM function is a supplementary function which alerts the driver that a
vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the BSM function.
The function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reli-
ance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
According to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore
the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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Conditions under which the system may not function correctly

●

The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad

weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog

• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-

ing area on the rear bumper

• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the

detection area as your vehicle accelerates

• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip

on the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and

the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle

• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the

same speed as your vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and

the vehicle that enters the detection area

• Directly after the BSM function is turned on

●

Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase under the following conditions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its

surrounding area

• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that

enters the detection area is short

• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following

vehicle

• 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 items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-

cle

• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips

on the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven

surfaces

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

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switches, select

Press

of the meter control switch.

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



P. 91) illuminates.

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 engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode after the engine switch has been turned off.

Intuitive parking assist



: If equipped

The distance from your vehicle to nearby objects when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-
sors and communicated via the multi-information display and a
buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this sys-
tem.

Types of sensors

Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off

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When the sensors detect an object, the following displays inform the
driver of the position and distance to the object.

Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.

■

Muting the buzzer sound

●

To mute the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display.

●

To cancel the mute
Mute will be automatically cancelled in the following situations.
• When the shift position is changed

• When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed.

• When the intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again

• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to IGNITION ON

mode again

• When a sensor is malfunctioning

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Distance display

Sensor detection display, object distance

Display

Approximate distance to object

Front and rear

center sensor

Front and rear

corner sensor

Far

Near

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)



2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)

1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)

1.0 ft. (30 cm) to
0.5 ft. (15 cm)

Less than
0.5 ft. (15 cm)

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