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WARNING

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To ensure the system can operate properly

P. 344

■

If the Parking Support Brake function (static objects) operates unnec-
essarily, such as at a railroad crossing

P. 365

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Notes when washing the vehicle

P. 344

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The system will operate in situations such as the following if an object
is detected in the traveling 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 equipped

If a radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching 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 system operation

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The Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) will operate
when

The  function  will  operate  when  the  PKSB  OFF  indicator  is  not  illuminated
(

P. 361, 365) and all of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• Vehicles  which  are  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the

vehicle at a traveling speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.

• The shift lever is in R.
• The  system  determines  that  a  stronger  than  normal  brake  operation  is

necessary to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

●

Brake control
• Engine output restriction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

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The  Parking  Support  Brake  function  (rear-crossing  vehicles)  will  stop
operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.
• 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 disabled.
• Approximately  2  seconds  elapse  after  the  vehicle  is  stopped  by  brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle.

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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-crossing vehi-
cles) differs from the detection area of the RCTA function (

P. 345).

Therefore, even if the RCTA function detects a vehicle and provides an alert,
the  Parking  Support  Brake  function  (rear-crossing  vehicles)  may  not  start
operating.

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Situations in which the system may not operate properly

P. 351

■

Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no possibil-
ity of a collision

P. 352

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Normal mode
Use for normal driving.

While  in  Eco  drive  mode  or  sport  mode,  press  the  switch  to  change  the
driving mode to normal mode.

Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.

When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster.

Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.

When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.

Driving mode select switches

: If equipped

The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (

P. 387, 394). To improve

air conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.

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Sport mode automatic deactivation

Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.

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Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  to  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures. 

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid

●

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 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 18 and 19-inch tires.

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 windshield. 

●

Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated  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.

Winter driving tips

Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions. 

●

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting  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 dangerous because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

●

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 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
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow 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 18 and 19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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

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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. 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.

Regulations on the use of tire chains

WARNING

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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 size specified.

●

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.

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Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch 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  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) system.

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NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.

■

Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires)

The tire pressure warning valve and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To  adjust  the  temperature  setting,  turn 

  clockwise  to

increase  the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the
temperature.

If 

 is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

heated air.

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

 clockwise to increase the fan

speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.

Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.

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Change the airflow mode

To  change  the  airflow  mode,

press 

, 

, 

or 

.

Air flows to the upper body.
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

Manual air conditioning system

: If equipped

Air conditioning controls

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time 

 is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.

Press 

.

If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to the out-
side air mode.

Perform the following operations accordingly:

●

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

.

●

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

.

●

If the dehumidification function is not operating, press 

to operate the dehumidification function.

To  defog  the  windshield  and  the  side  windows  early,  turn  the  air
flow and temperature up.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press 

.

The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press 

.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets

The  air  outlets  and  air  volume
change 

according 

to 

the

selected airflow mode.

■

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct  air  flow  to  the  left  or
right, up or down.
Turn  the  knob  to  open  or
close the vent.

■

For quick cooling

Turn 

  to  “MAX A/C”.  The  air  conditioning  will  automatically  turn  on.

 will be set for recirculated air mode when 

 or 

 is selected. It is

not possible to turn to the outside air mode.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The  windows  will  easily  fog  up  when  the  humidity  in  the  vehicle  is  high.

Turning 

  on  will  dehumidify  the  air  from  the  outlets  and  defog  the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

Air outlets

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Recirculated  air  mode  is  selected  as  a  default  mode  when  the  engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing 

.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

 

 

is pressed.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  outside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

■

Air conditioning filter

P. 492

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood  at  the  location  shown  in  the  illus-
tration.

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The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

Caution

Requires 

registered

technician  to  service
air conditioning system

Air conditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

Air conditioning system
lubricant type

WARNING

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be
replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers
from defogging.

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

 clockwise to increase

the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the  tempera-
ture.

If 

 is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature

air or heated air.

■

Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

 clockwise to increase the fan

speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

Automatic air conditioning system 

(without “SYNC” button)

: If equipped

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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