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The Blind Spot Monitor is oper-

ational when

The Blind Spot Monitor is opera-

tional when all of the following con-

ditions are met:

The engine switch is in ON.

The Blind Spot Monitor is on.

The shift position is in a position 

other than R.

The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

The Blind Spot Monitor will 

detect a vehicle when

The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a 

vehicle present in the detection area 

in the following situations:

A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-

takes your vehicle.

You overtake a vehicle in adjacent 

lane slowly.

Another vehicle enters the detec-

tion area when it changes lanes.

Situations in which the Blind 

Spot Monitor cannot detect 

vehicles

The Blind Spot Monitor cannot 

detect the following vehicles and 

other 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 

system may not function cor-

rectly

The Blind Spot Monitor 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 the distance between your 

vehicle and a following vehicle is 

short

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in speed between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• When the difference in speed 

between your vehicle and another 

vehicle is changing

• When a vehicle enters a detection 

area traveling at about the same 

speed as your vehicle

• As your vehicle starts from a stop, 

a vehicle remains in the detection 

area

• When driving up and down con-

secutive steep inclines, such as 

hills, dips in the road, etc.

• When driving on roads with sharp 

bends, consecutive curves, or 

uneven surfaces

• When vehicle lanes are wide, or 

when driving on the edge of a 

lane, and the vehicle in an adja-

cent lane is far away from your 

vehicle

• When an accessory (such as a 

bicycle carrier) is installed to the 

rear of the vehicle

• When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

• Immediately after the Blind Spot 

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Monitor is turned on

• When towing with the vehicle

Instances of the Blind Spot Moni-

tor unnecessarily detecting a vehi-

cle 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 towing with the vehicle

*

: If equipped

RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-

fic Alert) function

*

The RCTA function uses the 
BSM rear side radar sensors 
installed behind the rear 
bumper. This function is 
intended to assist the driver 
in checking areas that are 
not easily visible when 
backing up.

WARNING

Cautions regarding the use of 

the system

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 

conditions, the driver’s own visual 

confirmation of safety is neces-

sary.

Over reliance on this function may 

lead to an accident resulting 

death or serious injury.

To ensure the system can 

operate properly

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Meter control switches

Operate the meter control switches 
to enable/disable the RCTA func-
tion on the multi-information dis-
play.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

If a vehicle is detected as 
approaching from the left or right 
behind the vehicle, both outside 
rear view mirror indicators will blink 
and a buzzer will sound.

Audio system screen

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

P.194) for the detected side will 

be displayed on the audio system 
screen. This illustration

*

 shows an 

example of a vehicle approaching 
from both sides of the vehicle.

*

: Depending on the vehicle grade 

and equipped options, the actual 

screen may be different from this 
illustration.

Driving assist information 
indicator

Illuminates when the RCTA is 
turned off. At this time, “Rear Cross 
Traffic Alert OFF” will be displayed 
on the multi-information display.

The RCTA can be enabled/dis-
abled on 

 of the multi-infor-

mation display. (

P.371)

When the RCTA function is off, the 
driving assist information indicator 
(

P.68) will illuminate. At this time, 

“Rear Cross Traffic Alert OFF” will 
be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. Each time the engine 
switch is turned to ON, the RCTA 
function is enabled.

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor 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 if the 

audio system volume is high.

Rear side radar sensors

P.188

Operation of the RCTA function

The RCTA function uses rear side 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 

System components

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

 RCTA function

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rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.

Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles

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 audio system screen.

Example: Vehicles are 
approaching from both sides 
of the vehicle

RCTA function detection 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.

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Example:

The RCTA function is opera-

tional when

The RCTA function operates when 

all of the following conditions are 

met:

The engine switch is in ON.

The RCTA function is on.

The shift position is in R.

The vehicle speed is less than 

approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).

The approaching vehicle speed is 

between approximately 5 mph (8 

km/h) and 34 mph (56 km/h).

Setting the buzzer volume

The buzzer volume can be adjusted 

on the multi-information display.
The volume of the RCTA buzzer can 
be adjusted on 

 of the multi-infor-

mation display. (

P.371)

Conditions under which the 

system will not detect a vehicle

The RCTA function is not designed 

to detect the following types of vehi-

cles and/or objects:

Vehicles approaching from directly 

behind

Vehicles backing up in a parking 

space next to your vehicle

Vehicles that the sensors cannot 

detect due to obstructions

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles and similar stationary 
objects

*

Small motorcycles, bicycles, 
pedestrians, etc.

*

Vehicles moving away from your 

vehicle

Vehicles approaching from the 

parking spaces next to your vehi-
cle

*

The distance between the sensor 

and approaching vehicle gets too 

close

*

: Depending on the conditions, 

detection of a vehicle and/or 
object may occur.

Situations in which the system 

may not operate properly

The RCTA function may not detect 

vehicles correctly in the following 

situations:

When the sensor is misaligned 

due to a strong impact to the sen-

sor or its surrounding area

When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, 

etc., is covering the sensor or sur-

rounding area on the position 

above 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 equipment that may 

Approaching 

vehicle speed

 Approximate 

alert distance

34 mph (56 
km/h) (fast)

131 ft. (40 m)

5 mph (8 km/h) 

(slow)

18 ft. (5.5 m)

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obstruct a sensor is installed, such 

as a towing eyelet, bumper pro-

tector (an additional trim strip, 

etc.), bicycle carrier, or snow plow

When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

When backing out of a sharp 

angle parking spot

Immediately after the RCTA func-

tion is turned on

Immediately after the engine is 

started with the RCTA function on

When the sensors cannot detect a 

vehicle due to obstructions

When towing a trailer

When there is a significant differ-

ence in height between your vehi-

cle and the vehicle that enters the 

detection area

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

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

When turning while backing up

When a vehicle turns into the 

detection area

Situations in which the system 

may operate even if there is no 

possibility of a collision

Instances of the RCTA function 

unnecessary detecting a vehicle 

and/or object may increase in the 

following situations:

When the parking space faces a 

street and vehicles are being 

driven on the street

When the distance between your 

vehicle and metal objects, such as 

a guardrail, wall, sigh, or parked 

vehicle, which may reflect electri-

cal waves toward the rear of the 

vehicle, is short

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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

When a vehicle passes by the 

side of your vehicle

When a detected vehicle turns 

while approaching the vehicle

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

Moving objects (flags, exhaust 

fumes, large rain droplets or 

snowflakes, rain water on the road 

surface, etc.)

When the distance between your 

vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc., 

that enters the detection area is 

short

Gratings and gutters

When a sensor or the area around 

a sensor is extremely hot or cold

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

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: If equipped

Multi-information display

Turning the safe exit assist on/off.
If collision with a door is likely and 
the door is opened, the door will be 
displayed on the multi-information 
display. Also, if a door is opened 
when an outside rear view mirror 
indicator is illuminated, a buzzer 
will sound as a warning.

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

When a vehicle or bicycle which 
may collide with a door (other than 
the back door) when opened is 
detected, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator on the detected side 
will illuminate. If the door on the 
detected side is opened, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator will 
blink.

Driving assist information 
indicator

Illuminates when the safe exit 
assist is turned off. At this time, 
“Safe Exit Assist OFF” will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.

Outside rear view mirror indica-

tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear 

Safe Exit Assist

*

The safe exit assist is a sys-
tem that uses rear side 
radar sensors installed on 
the inner side of the rear 
bumper to help occupants 
judge if an approaching 
vehicle or bicycle may col-
lide with a door when exit-
ing, to help reduce the 
possibility of a collision.

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 safe exit assist is a supple-

mentary system that, when the 

vehicle is stopped, informs 

occupants of the existence of 

approaching vehicles and bicy-

cles. As this system alone can-

not be used to judge safety, 

over-reliance on this system 

may lead to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

In certain situations, this system 

may not function to its fullest 

extent. Therefore it is necessary 

for the occupants to visually 

check for safety directly and using 

the mirrors.

System components

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view mirror indicator may be difficult 

to see.

Buzzer

If the volume setting of the audio 

system is high or the surrounding 

area is loud, it may be difficult to 

hear the buzzer.

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(

P.371)

The safe exit assist can be 
enabled/disabled on 

 of the 

multi-information dis-
play.(

P.371)

When the safe exit assist is off, 
the driving assist information 
indicator will illuminate. At this 

WARNING

To ensure the system can 

operate properly

Safe exit assist sensors are 

installed behind the left and right 

sides of the rear bumper respec-

tively. Observe the following to 

ensure the safe exit assist can 

operate 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 cov-
ered with snow, the safe exit 
assist may not operate and a 
warning message will be dis-
played. In this situation, clear off 
the dirt or snow and drive the 
vehicle with the operation condi-
tions of the safe exit assist func-
tion satisfied for approximately 10 
minutes. If the warning message 
does not disappear, have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers), aluminum tape, etc. to 

a sensor or its surrounding area 

on the rear bumper.

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 mal-
function 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 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.

Turning the Safe exit 
assist system ON/OFF

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time, “Safe Exit Assist OFF” will 
be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. Each time the 

engine switch is turned to ON, 
the safe exit assist is enabled.

Objects that can be detected by the safe exit assist

When the safe exit assist detects the following vehicles or bicycles 
behind your vehicle using a rear side radar sensor, the occupants of 
the vehicle are informed through an outside rear view mirror indica-
tor, buzzer, and the multi-information display.

Vehicle or bicycle which has a high possibility of colliding with a 
door (other than the back door) when opened

The safe exit assist detection areas

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

Approximately 145 ft. (45 m) rearward from the front door

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:The faster a vehicle or bicycle is approaching, the distance at which an 

outside rear view mirror indicator will illuminate or blink will become fur-
ther.

The Safe exit assist is opera-

tional when

The safe exit assist is operational 

when all of the following conditions 

are met:

When the engine switch is ON, 

less than 3 minutes have elapsed 

Safe exit assist operation

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since the engine was off, or less 

than 3 minutes have elapsed 

since a door was opened and 

someone has entered the vehicle 

(the time which operation is possi-

ble may be extended if a door is 

opened and closed)

Safe exit assist is on

The vehicle is stopped.

The shift lever is in a position 

other than R.

The Safe exit assist will detect a 

vehicle when

The safe exit assist will detect a 

vehicle present in the detection area 

in the following situations:

When the vehicle is stopped and a 

vehicle or bicycle, which is travel-

ing parallel to the vehicle, is 

approaching within the area that a 

door opens (other than the back 

door)

Conditions under which the 

system will not detect a vehicle

Safe exit assist does not detect 

the following objects, vehicles, 

and bicycles:

• Vehicles or bicycles which are 

approaching slowly

• Vehicles or bicycles which are 

determined to have a low possibil-

ity of colliding with a door (other 

than the back door) when opened

• Vehicles or bicycles which are 

approaching from directly behind

• Vehicles or bicycles which are 

approaching from the front

• Guardrails, walls, signs, parked 

vehicles, and other stationary 

objects

• Animals, etc.

In situations such as the following, 

safe exit assist will not operate:

• When 3 minutes or more have 

elapsed since the engine off (the 

time which operation is possible 

may be extended if a door is 

opened and closed)

• When your vehicle is not com-

pletely stopped

Conditions under which the 

system may not function cor-

rectly

The safe exit assist 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 a vehicle or bicycle 

approaches from behind a nearby 

parked vehicle

• When an approaching vehicle or 

bicycle suddenly changes direc-

tion

• Immediately after a vehicle or 

bicycle starts moving

• When the back door is open

• When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or 

other accessory is installed to the 

back of the vehicle

• When a parked vehicle, wall, sign, 

person or other stationary object 

is behind the vehicle

• When the vehicle is stopped at an 

angle to the road

• When a vehicle is traveling near 

an approaching vehicle or bicycle

• When an approaching vehicle or 

bicycle is traveling along a station-

ary object, such a wall or sign

• When a vehicle or bicycle is 

approaching at high speed

• When towing with the vehicle

• When stopped on a steep slope

• When stopped on a curve or at the 

exit of a curve

Instances of the safe exit assist 

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 a vehicle or bicycle 

approaches from behind your 

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vehicle at an angle

• When the vehicle is stopped at an 

angle to the road

• When a vehicle or bicycle 

approaches from behind a parked 

vehicle at an angle

• When a parked vehicle, wall, sign, 

person or other stationary object 

is behind the vehicle

• When an approaching vehicle or 

bicycle suddenly changes direc-

tion

• When an approaching vehicle or 

bicycle is traveling along a station-

ary object, such a wall or sign

• When the back door is open

• When a bicycle carrier, ramp, or 

other accessory is installed to the 

back of the vehicle

• When a vehicle or bicycle is 

approaching at high speed

• When towing with the vehicle

• When stopped on a steep slope

• When stopped on a curve or at the 

exit of a curve

Operate the driving mode select 
switch forward or backward to select 
the desired driving mode on the 
multi-information display.

1

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel 
economy, quietness, and dynamic 
performance. Suitable for normal 
driving.

2

Sport mode

Controls the transmission and 
engine to provide quick, powerful 
acceleration. This mode also 
changes the steering feel, making it 
suitable for when agile driving 
response is desired, such as when 
driving on roads with many curves.
When Sport mode is selected, 
Sport mode indicator comes on.

Driving mode select 

switch

The driving modes can be 
selected to suit driving con-
dition.

Selecting a drive mode

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Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an 
eco-friendly manner and improve 
fuel economy through moderate 
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When the eco mode is selected, 
Eco drive mode indicator comes 
on.

4

Custom mode

Allows you to drive with the power-
train, chassis and air conditioning 
system functions set to your pre-
ferred settings. Custom mode set-
tings can only be changed on the 
drive mode customization display of 
the audio system screen. (

P.371)

When Custom mode is selected, 
Custom mode indicator comes on.

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heat-

ing/cooling operations and fan 

speed of the air conditioning system 

to enhance fuel efficiency. To 

improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following opera-

tions:

Turn off eco air conditioning mode 

(

P.217)

Adjust the fan speed (

P.216)

Turn off Eco drive mode

Automatic deactivation of sport 

mode and custom mode

If the engine switch is turned off 

after driving in sport mode or cus-

tom mode, the drive mode will be 

changed to normal mode.

Expert mode

P.206

1

Front mode

By controlling the driving force to be 
distributed more to the front 
wheels, this mode provides balance 
between turning performance and 
stability. This mode is suitable for 
city driving.
When Front mode is selected, 
“GR-FOUR 60:40” indicator comes 
on.

2

Rear mode

By controlling the driving force to be 
distributed more to the rear wheels, 
this mode provides higher traction 
feel of the rear wheels, allowing the 
vehicle to behave more agilely with 
the steering wheel operation.
When Rear mode is selected, 
“GR-FOUR 30:70” indicator comes 
on.

3

Track mode

AWD mode select 

switch

The following modes can be 
selected to suit the driving 
and road conditions by con-
trolling the drive force to the 
front and rear wheels.

Selecting the AWD mode

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By controlling the driving force to be 
distributed to the four wheels opti-
mally according to the shift of 
weighting when accelerating, this 
mode maximizes the performance 
of the Active Torque Split AWD sys-
tem. This mode is suitable for driv-
ing on a racing track.
When Track mode is selected, 
“GR-FOUR TRACK” indicator 
comes on.

Automatic deactivation of rear 

mode and track mode

If the engine switch is turned off 

after driving in rear mode or track 

mode, the drive mode will be 

changed to front mode.

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

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

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

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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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.

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

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.

Active Torque Split 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 conditions 
where the system will switch to 
AWD are when cornering, going 
uphill, starting off or accelerat-
ing, and when the road surface 
is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.

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 systems 

are operating

The slip indicator light will flash 

while the TRAC/VSC systems are 

operating.

Disabling the TRAC system

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 

.

The “TRAC OFF” indicator light will 
come on.

Press 

 again to turn the system 

back on.

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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 “TRAC OFF” indicator light and 
the VSC OFF indicator light will 
come on.

*

Press

 again to turn the system 

back on.

*

: At this time, the emergency steer-

ing assist (

P.157) will also be 

disabled and the PCS warning 
light will come on.

Expert mode

When expert mode is selected, it is 

possible to drive in a more sporty 

manner than other drive modes. 

Expert mode disables the TRAC 

and VSC systems but the engine 

and brakes may be controlled 

depending on the vehicle behavior.

To select expert mode, press 

 

when in SPORT mode or CUSTOM 

mode.
The “EXPERT” indicator will come 
on together with the “TRAC OFF” 
and VSC OFF indicators.

To cancel expert mode, press 

 

or use the driving mode select 
switch to select normal mode or eco 
drive mode.

The following are the TRAC, VSC, 
and Expert mode states when 

 

is pressed during each driving 

mode:

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 

Driving mode

Normal 
mode or 
Eco drive 
mode

Sport 
mode or 
Custom 
mode

TRAC

OFF

OFF

VSC

Operable 

state

OFF

Expert 
mode

OFF

ON

Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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