Toyota RAV4 (2024 year). Manual in english

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Switching to the low beams

Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator
will turn off.

Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.

■

Temporarily switching to
the low beams

Pull the lever toward you and
then return it to its original posi-
tion.

The high beams are on while the
lever is pulled toward you, how-
ever, after the lever is returned to
its original position, the low beams
remain on for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the Automatic
High Beam will be activated again.

■

Temporarily switching to the
low beams

It is recommended to switch to the
low beams when the high beams
may cause problems or distress to
other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

: If equipped

Turns the

fog lights off

Turns the fog lights on

:For the U.S.A.

:For Canada

■

Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

Operating the

lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-

lows:



Intermittent windshield wipers

Off

Intermittent

operation

Low speed

operation

Fog light switch

The fog lights offer

improved visibility in diffi-

cult driving conditions,

such as in rain and fog.

Operating procedure

Windshield wipers and

washer

Operating the lever can

switch between automatic

operation and manual oper-

ation, or can use the

washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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High speed

operation

Temporary

operation

: For the U.S.A.

: For Canada

If equipped, wiper intervals can
be adjusted when intermittent
operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Washer/wiper dual

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.

The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.



Rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers

Off

Rain-sensing opera-

tion

Low speed

operation

High speed

operation

Temporary

operation

: For the U.S.A.

: For Canada

When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when
the sensor detects falling rain. The
system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.

The sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted when “AUTO” is
selected.

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Increases the sensitivity

Decreases the sensitivity

Washer/wiper dual

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.

The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

■

The windshield wipers and
washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Effects of vehicle speed on
wiper operation



Vehicles with intermittent wind-
shield wipers

With low speed windshield wiper
operation selected, wiper operation
will be switched from low speed to
intermittent wiper operation when
the vehicle is stationary. (However,
when the wiper intervals are
adjusted to highest level, the mode

will not switch.)



Vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers

With low speed windshield wiper
operation selected, wiper operation
will be switched from low speed to
intermittent wiper operation when
the vehicle is stationary. (However,
when the sensor sensitivity is
adjusted to the highest level, the
mode will not switch.)

■

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with
rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●

The raindrop sensor judges the
amount of raindrops.

●

If the wiper switch is turned to the
“AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in ON, the wipers will
operate once to show that “AUTO”
mode is activated.

●

If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted
to higher, the wiper may operate
once to indicate the change of
sensitivity.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop
sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher,
or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, the auto-
matic operation may not occur. In
this case, operate the wipers in
any mode other than “AUTO”.

■

If no windshield washer fluid
sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are
not blocked if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reser-
voir.

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Operating the

switch

operates the rear wiper as fol-

lows:

Off

Intermittent

operation

Normal oper-

ation

:For the U.S.A.

:For Canada

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of

windshield wipers in “AUTO”

mode (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

The windshield wipers may oper-

ate unexpectedly if the sensor is

touched or the windshield is sub-

ject to vibration in “AUTO” mode.

Take care that your fingers or

anything else does not become

caught in the windshield wipers.

■

Caution regarding the use of

washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the

washer fluid until the windshield

becomes warm. The fluid may

freeze on the windshield and

cause low visibility. This may lead

to an accident, resulting in death

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may

overheat.

■

When a nozzle becomes

blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota

dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or

other object. The nozzle will be

damaged.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the wipers on longer

than necessary when the engine

is off.

Rear window wiper

and washer

The rear window wiper and

washer can be used by

operating the lever.

NOTICE

■

When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may

damage the rear window.

Operating the wiper lever

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Washer/wiper dual

operation

Pushing the lever operates the

wiper and washer.
The wiper will automatically operate

a couple of times after the washer

squirts.

■

The rear window wiper and

washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not

blocked if there is washer fluid in the

washer fluid reservoir.

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Back door opening linked rear

window wiper stop function

When the rear window wiper is

operating, if the back door is opened

while the vehicle is stopped, opera-

tion of the rear window wiper will be

stopped to prevent anyone near the

vehicle from being sprayed by water

from the wiper. When the back door

is closed, wiper operation will

resume.

: The setting must be customized at

your Toyota dealer.

■

Reverse-linked rear window

wiper function

When the shift lever is shifted to R

when the front wipers are operating,

the rear window wiper will operate

once.

■

Customization

Setting of the reverse-linked func-

tion can be changed. (Customizable

features:



P.517)

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may

overheat.

■

When a nozzle becomes

blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota

dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or

other object. The nozzle will be

damaged.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the wiper on longer

than necessary when the engine

is off.

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4-4. Refueling

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4-4.Refueling



Close all the doors and win-

dows, and turn the engine

switch to OFF.



Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P.496

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded

gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling,

your vehicle has a fuel tank opening

that only accommodates the spe-

cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■

If the malfunction indicator

lamp illuminates

The malfunction indicator lamp may

illuminate erroneously if refueling is

performed repeatedly when the fuel

tank is nearly full.

Opening the fuel tank

cap

Perform the following steps

to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehi-

cle

WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions

while refueling the vehicle. Failure

to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

●

After exiting the vehicle and

before opening the fuel door,

touch an unpainted metal sur-

face to discharge any static

electricity. It is important to dis-

charge static electricity before

refueling because sparks result-

ing from static electricity can

cause fuel vapors to ignite while

refueling.

●

Always hold the grips on the

fuel tank cap and turn it slowly

to remove it.

A whooshing sound may be

heard when the fuel tank cap is

loosened. Wait until the sound

cannot be heard before fully

removing the cap. In hot

weather, pressurized fuel may

spray out of the filler neck and

cause injury.

●

Do not allow anyone that has

not discharged static electricity

from their body to come close to

an open fuel tank.

●

Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that

are harmful if inhaled.

●

Do not smoke while refueling

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to

ignite and cause a fire.

●

Do not return to the vehicle or

touch any person or object that

is statically charged. This may

cause static electricity to build

up, resulting in a possible igni-

tion hazard.

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Pull up the opener to open

the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly

to open it and put it into the

holder on the fuel filler door.

After refueling, turn the fuel tank

cap until you hear a click. Once

the cap is released, it will turn

slightly in the opposite direction.

■

When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-

played on the multi-information

display

The fuel tank cap may be unfas-

tened or loose. Turn the engine

switch to OFF, check the cap and

tighten it securely. If the message

remains, wait a few seconds and

then turn the engine switch to OFF

once again.

WARNING

■

When refueling

Observe the following precautions

to prevent fuel overflowing from

the fuel tank:

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle

into the fuel filler neck.

●

Stop filling the tank after the fuel

nozzle automatically clicks off.

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehi-

cle, such as causing the emission

control system to operate abnor-

mally or damaging fuel system

components or the vehicle’s

painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Closing the fuel tank cap

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.239

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P.250

■

AHB (Automatic High

Beam)



P.222

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if

equipped)



P.261

■

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range



P.264

Two types of sensors, located

behind the front grille and wind-

shield, detect information neces-

sary to operate the drive assist

systems.

Radar sensor
Front camera

Toyota Safety Sense

2.5

The Toyota Safety Sense

2.5 consists of the following

drive assist systems and

contributes to a safe and

comfortable driving experi-

ence:

Driving assist system

WARNING

■

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 is

designed to operate under the

assumption that the driver will

drive safely, and is designed to

help reduce the impact to the

occupants and the vehicle in the

case of a collision or assist the

driver in normal driving condi-

tions.

As there is a limit to the degree of

recognition accuracy and control

performance that this system can

provide, do not overly rely on this

system. The driver is always

responsible for paying attention to

the vehicle’s surroundings and

driving safely.

Sensors

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WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the

radar sensor

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the radar sensor may

not operate properly, possibly

leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the radar sensor and the

radar sensor cover clean at all

times.

Radar sensor
Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or

the front or back of the radar sen-

sor cover is dirty or covered with

water droplets, snow, etc., clean

it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar

sensor cover with a soft cloth to

avoid damaging them.

●

Do not attach accessories,

stickers (including transparent

stickers) or other items to the

radar sensor, radar sensor

cover or surrounding area.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor

or its surrounding area to a

strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille,

or front bumper has been sub-

jected to a strong impact, have

the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not disassemble the radar

sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar

sensor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar

sensor must be recalibrated.

Contact your Toyota dealer for

details.

• When the radar sensor or front

grille are removed and installed,

or replaced

• When the front bumper is

replaced

■

To avoid malfunction of the

front camera

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the front camera may

not operate properly, possibly

leading to an accident resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all

times.

• If the windshield is dirty or cov-

ered with an oily film, water

droplets, snow, etc., clean the

windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is

applied to the windshield, it will

still be necessary to use the

windshield wipers to remove

water droplets, etc. from the

area of the windshield in front of

the front camera.

• If the inner side of the wind-

shield where the front camera is

installed is dirty, contact your

Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●

Do not attach objects, such as

stickers, transparent stickers,

etc., to the outer side of the

windshield in front of the front

camera (shaded area in the

illustration).

From the top of the windshield
to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm)

below the bottom of the front

camera
Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm]

to the right and left from the

center of the front camera)

●

If the part of the windshield in

front of the front camera is

fogged up or covered with con-

densation or ice, use the wind-

shield defogger to remove the

fog, condensation or ice.

(



P.333, 340)

●

If water droplets cannot be

properly removed from the area

of the windshield in front of the

front camera by the windshield

wipers, replace the wiper insert

or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the

windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is

damaged or cracked.

After replacing the windshield,

the front camera must be recali-

brated. Contact your Toyota

dealer for details.

●

Do not allow liquids to contact

the front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to

shine into the front camera.

●

Do not dirty or damage the front

camera.

When cleaning the inside of the

windshield, do not allow glass

cleaner to contact the lens of

the front camera. Also, do not

touch the lens.

If the lens is dirty or damaged,

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject the front camera

to a strong impact.

●

Do not change the installation

position or direction of the front

camera or remove it.

●

Do not disassemble the front

camera.

●

Do not modify any components

of the vehicle around the front

camera (inside rear view mirror,

etc.) or ceiling.

●

Do not attach any accessories

to the hood, front grille or front

bumper that may obstruct the

front camera. Contact your

Toyota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long

object is to be mounted on the

roof, make sure that it will not

obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or

other lights.

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If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in
the system.

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When
the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear
and the system will become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has
been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are
detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-
tional.

Situation

Actions

When the area around a camera is
covered with dirt, moisture (fogged
up, covered with condensation, ice,
etc.), or other foreign matter

Using the wiper and A/C function,
remove the dirt and other attached
matter. (



P.333, 340).

When the temperature around the
front camera is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehi-
cle is in the sun or in an extremely
cold environment

If the front camera is hot, such as
after the vehicle had been parked in
the sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature
around the front camera.

If a sunshade was used when the
vehicle was parked, depending on its
type, the sunlight reflected from the
surface of the sunshade may cause
the temperature of the front camera
to become excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such after
the vehicle is parked in an extremely
cold environment, use the air condi-
tioning system to increase the tem-
perature around the front camera.

The area in front of the front camera
is obstructed, such as when the
hood is open or a sticker is attached
to the part of the windshield in front
of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker,
etc. to clear the obstruction.

When “Pre-Collision System Radar
In Self Calibration Unavailable See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed

Check whether there is attached
materials on the radar sensor and
radar sensor cover, and if there is,
remove it.

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The system can detect the fol-
lowing (The detectable objects
differs depending on the func-
tion.):



Vehicles



Bicyclists



Pedestrians

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Pre-collision warning

When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal
collision is high, a buzzer will
sound and a warning message
will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the
driver to take evasive action.

■

Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal
collision is high, the system
applies greater braking force in
relation to how strongly the
brake pedal is depressed.

■

Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that
the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion is extremely high, the
brakes are automatically applied
to help avoid the collision or
reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

■

Emergency steering assist

If the system determines that
the possibility of a collision with

PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem)

The pre-collision system
uses a radar sensor and
front camera to detect
objects (



P.239) in front of

the vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the
possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with an object is high,
a warning operates to urge
the driver to take evasive
action and the potential
brake pressure is increased
to help the driver avoid the
collision. If the system
determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision
with an object is extremely
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help
avoid the collision or help
reduce the impact of the
collision.

The pre-collision system can
be disabled/enabled and the
warning timing can be
changed. (



P.242)

Detectable objects

System functions

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a pedestrian is high and that

there is sufficient space for the

vehicle to be steered into within

its lane, and the driver has

begun evasive maneuver or

steering, emergency steering

assist will assist the steering

movements to help enhance the

vehicle stability and for lane

departure prevention. During

operation, the indicator will illu-

minate in green.

■

Intersection right/left turn

assistance

If the system determines that

there is a high possibility of a

collision in the following situa-

tions, it will assist with Pre-colli-

sion warning and, if necessary

Pre-collision braking.
Depending on the configuration

of the intersection, it may not be

possible to support.



When you turn right/left at an

intersection and cross the

path of an oncoming vehicle



When you turn right/left,

pedestrian is detected in the

forward direction and esti-

mated to enter your vehicle’s

path (bicyclists are not

detected.)

WARNING

■

Limitations of the pre-colli-

sion system

●

The driver is solely responsible

for safe driving. Always drive

safely, taking care to observe

your surroundings.

Do not use the pre-collision sys-

tem instead of normal braking

operations under any circum-

stances. This system will not

prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every

situation. Do not overly rely on

this system. Failure to do so

may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

●

Although this system is

designed to help avoid a colli-

sion or help reduce the impact

of the collision, its effectiveness

may change according to vari-

ous conditions, therefore the

system may not always be able

to achieve the same level of

performance.

Read the following conditions

carefully. Do not overly rely on

this system and always drive

carefully.

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may operate even if there is

no possibility of a collision:



P.245

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly:



P.247

●

Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the pre-collision system

yourself.

Depending on the objects used

for testing (dummies, card-

board objects imitating detect-

able objects, etc.), the system

may not operate properly, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

■

Pre-collision braking

●

When the pre-collision braking

function is operating, a large

amount of braking force will be

applied.

●

If the vehicle is stopped by the

operation of the pre-collision

braking function, the pre-colli-

sion braking function operation

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. Depress the

brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking func-

tion may not operate if certain

operations are performed by the

driver. If the accelerator pedal is

being depressed strongly or the

steering wheel is being turned,

the system may determine that

the driver is taking evasive

action and possibly prevent the

pre-collision braking function

from operating.

●

In some situations, while the

pre-collision braking function is

operating, operation of the func-

tion may be canceled if the

accelerator pedal is depressed

strongly or the steering wheel is

turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking

evasive action.

●

If the brake pedal is being

depressed, the system may

determine that the driver is tak-

ing evasive action and possibly

delay the operation timing of the

pre-collision braking function.

■

Emergency steering assist

●

As emergency steering assist

operation will be canceled when

the system determines that lane

departure prevention function

has been completed.

●

Emergency steering assist may

not operate or may be cancel in

the following cases as the sys-

tem may determine the driver is

taking actions.

• If the accelerator pedal is being

depressed strongly, the steering

wheel is being operated

sharply, the brake pedal is

being depressed or the turn sig-

nal lever is being operated. In

this case, the system may

determine that the driver is tak-

ing evasive action and the

emergency steering assist may

not operate.

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Enabling/disabling the pre-

collision system

The pre-collision system can be
enabled/disabled on the

screen (



P.98, 107) of the

multi-information display.

The system is automatically

enabled each time the engine

switch is turned to ON.

If the system is disabled, the

PCS warning light will turn on

and a message will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

WARNING

• In some situations, while the

emergency steering assist is

operating, operation of the func-

tion may be canceled if the

accelerator pedal is depressed

strongly, the steering wheel is

operated sharply or the brake

pedal is being depressed and

the system determines that the

driver is taking evasive action.

• When the emergency steering

assist is operating, if the steer-

ing wheel is held firmly or is

operated in the opposite direc-

tion to that which the system is

generating torque, the function

may be canceled.

■

When to disable the pre-colli-

sion system

In the following situations, disable

the system, as it may not operate

properly, possibly leading to an

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed

●

When your vehicle is towing

another vehicle

●

When transporting the vehicle

via truck, boat, train or similar

means of transportation

●

When the vehicle is raised on a

lift with the engine running and

the tires are allowed to rotate

freely

●

When inspecting the vehicle

using a drum tester such as a

chassis dynamometer or speed-

ometer tester, or when using an

on vehicle wheel balancer

●

When a strong impact is applied

to the front bumper or front

grille, due to an accident or

other reasons

●

If the vehicle cannot be driven in

a stable manner, such as when

the vehicle has been in an acci-

dent or is malfunctioning

●

When the vehicle is driven in a

sporty manner or off-road

●

When the tires are not properly

inflated

●

When the tires are very worn

●

When tires of a size other than

specified are installed

●

When tire chains are installed

●

When a compact spare tire or

an emergency tire puncture

repair kit is used

●

If equipment (snow plow, etc.)

that may obstruct the radar sen-

sor or front camera is temporar-

ily installed to the vehicle

Changing settings of the

pre-collision system

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Changing the pre-collision
warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing

can be changed on the

screen (



P.98, 107) of the

multi-information display.

The warning timing setting is
retained when the engine switch is
turned to OFF. However, if the pre-
collision system is disabled and re-
enabled, the operation timing will
return to the default setting (mid-
dle).

If the pre-collision warning timing is

changed, emergency steering
assist timing will also be changed
accordingly.

If late is selected, emergency steer-
ing assist would not operate in case
of an emergency.

Early

Middle

This is the default setting.

Late

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Operational conditions for each pre-collision function

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.

The system may not operate in the following situations:

• If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the

vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

• If the shift lever is in R

• When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning

function will be operational)

The operation speeds and operation cancellation for each function is listed
below.

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Pre-collision warning

While the pre-collision warning function is operating, if the steering wheel is
operated heavily or suddenly, the pre-collision warning may be canceled.

●

Pre-collision brake assist

●

Pre-collision braking

If either of the following occur while the pre-collision braking function is oper-
ating, it will be canceled:

• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.

• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

●

Emergency steering assist

When the turn signal lights are flashing, emergency steering assist will not
operate in case of an emergency.

If any of the following occur while the emergency steering assist function is
operating, it will be canceled:

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 20 to 110 mph

(30 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 110 mph

(30 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 20 to 50 mph

(30 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 20 to 50 mph

(30 to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 110 mph

(10 to 180 km/h)

Bicyclists and pedestri-

ans

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

to 80 km/h)

Approx. 7 to 50 mph (10

to 80 km/h)

Detectable objects

Vehicle speed

Relative speed between

your vehicle and object

Pedestrians

Approx. 25 to 50 mph

(40 to 80 km/h)

Approx. 25 to 50 mph

(40 to 80 km/h)

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• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.

• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

• The brake pedal is depressed.

●

Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision warning)

When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turning left or right at
an intersection which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.

●

Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision braking)

When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turning left or right at
an intersection which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.

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Object detection function

The system detects objects based
on their size, profile, motion, etc.
However, an object may not be
detected depending on the sur-
rounding brightness and the motion,
posture, and angle of the detected
object, preventing the system from
operating properly. (



P.247)

The illustration shows an image of
detectable objects.

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Conditions under which the
system may operate even if
there is no possibility of a colli-
sion

●

In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, the system may determine

Detectable

objects

Vehicle speed

Oncoming vehicle

speed

Relative speed

between your

vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 7 to 15

mph (10 to 25

km/h)

Approx. 20 to 35

mph (30 to 55

km/h)

Approx. 25 to 50

mph (40 to 80

km/h)

Pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 15

mph (10 to 25

km/h)



Approx. 7 to 15

mph (10 to 25

km/h)

Detectable

objects

Vehicle speed

Oncoming vehicle

speed

Relative speed

between your

vehicle and object

Vehicles

Approx. 10 to 15

mph (15 to 25

km/h)

Approx. 20 to 28

mph (30 to 45

km/h)

Approx. 28 to 43

mph (45 to 70

km/h)

Pedestrians

Approx. 7 to 15

mph (10 to 25

km/h)



Approx. 7 to 15

mph (10 to 25

km/h)

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that there is a possibility of a fron-
tal collision and operate.

• When passing a detectable

object, etc.

• When changing lanes while over-

taking a detectable object, etc.

• When approaching a detectable

object in an adjacent lane or on
the roadside, such as when
changing the course of travel or
driving on a winding road

• When rapidly closing on a detect-

able object, etc.

• When approaching objects on the

roadside, such as detectable
objects, guardrails, utility poles,
trees, or walls

• When there is a detectable object

or other object by the roadside at
the entrance of a curve

• When there are patterns or paint

in front of your vehicle that may be
mistaken for a detectable object

• When the front of your vehicle is

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When overtaking a detectable

object that is changing lanes or
making a right/left turn

• When passing a detectable object

in an oncoming lane that is
stopped to make a right/left turn

• When a detectable object

approaches very close and then
stops before entering the path of
your vehicle

• If the front of your vehicle is raised

or lowered, such as when on an
uneven or undulating road surface

• When driving on a road sur-

rounded by a structure, such as in
a tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object

(manhole cover, steel plate, etc.),
steps, or a protrusion in front of
your vehicle

• When passing under an object

(road sign, billboard, etc.)

• When approaching an electric toll

gate barrier, parking area barrier,
or other barrier that opens and
closes

• When using an automatic car

wash

• When driving through or under

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objects that may contact your
vehicle, such as thick grass, tree
branches, or a banner

• When driving through steam or

smoke

• When driving near an object that

reflects radio waves, such as a
large truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower,

broadcasting station, electric
power plant, radar equipped vehi-
cles, etc., or other location where
strong radio waves or electrical
noise may be present

• When there are many things

which can reflect the radio waves
of the radar in the vicinity (tunnels,
truss bridges, gravel roads, snow
covered road that have tracks,
etc.)

• While making a right/left turn,

when an oncoming vehicle or a
crossing pedestrian has already
exited the path of your vehicle

• While making a right/left turn,

closely in front of an oncoming
vehicle or a crossing pedestrian.

• While making a right/left turn,

when an oncoming vehicle or a
crossing pedestrian stops before
entering the path of your vehicle

• While making a right/left turn,

when an oncoming vehicle turns
right/left in front of your vehicle

• While steering into the direction of

oncoming traffic

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Situations in which the system
may not operate properly

●

In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, an object may not be
detected by the radar sensor and
front camera, preventing the sys-
tem from operating properly:

• When a detectable object is

approaching your vehicle

• When your vehicle or a detectable

object is wobbling

• If a detectable object makes an

abrupt maneuver (such as sudden
swerving, acceleration or deceler-
ation)

• When your vehicle approaches a

detectable object rapidly

• When a detectable object is not

directly in front of your vehicle

• When a detectable object is near

a wall, fence, guardrail, manhole
cover, vehicle, steel plate on the
road, etc.

• When a detectable object is under

a structure

• When part of a detectable object

is hidden by an object, such as
large baggage, an umbrella, or
guardrail

• When there are many things

which can reflect the radio waves
of the radar in the vicinity (tunnels,
truss bridges, gravel roads, snow
covered road that have tracks,
etc.)

• When there is an effect on the

radio waves to the radar that is
installed on another vehicle

• When multiple detectable objects

are close together

• If the sun or other light is shining

directly on a detectable object

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• When a detectable object is a

shade of white and looks
extremely bright

• When a detectable object appears

to be nearly the same color or
brightness as its surroundings

• If a detectable object cuts or sud-

denly emerges in front of your
vehicle

• When the front of your vehicle is

hit by water, snow, dust, etc.

• When a very bright light ahead,

such as the sun or the headlights
of oncoming traffic, shines directly
into the front camera

• When approaching the side or

front of a vehicle ahead

• If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle
• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such

as a personal mobility vehicle

• If a preceding vehicle has a small

rear end, such as an unloaded
truck

• If a preceding vehicle has a low

rear end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead has extremely

high ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a

load which protrudes past its rear
bumper

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly

shaped, such as a tractor or side
car

• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized

bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a

large load, a bicycle ridden by
more than one person, or a
uniquely shaped bicycle (bicycle
with a child seat, tandem bicycle,
etc.)

• If a pedestrian/or the riding height

of a bicyclist ahead is shorter than
approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller
than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing

oversized clothing (a rain coat,
long skirt, etc.), making their sil-
houette obscure

• If a pedestrian is bending forward

or squatting or bicyclist is bending
forward

• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving

fast

• If a pedestrian is pushing a

stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or
other vehicle

• When driving in inclement weather

such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm

• When driving through steam or

smoke

• When the surrounding area is dim,

such as at dawn or dusk, or while
at night or in a tunnel, making a
detectable object appear to be
nearly the same color as its sur-
roundings

• When driving in a place where the

surrounding brightness changes
suddenly, such as at the entrance
or exit of a tunnel

• After the engine has started the

vehicle has not been driven for a
certain amount of time

• While making a left/right turn and

for a few seconds after making a
left/right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a

few seconds after driving on a
curve

• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised

or lowered

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• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the

front camera

• The vehicle is being driven at

extremely high speeds

• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera

is misaligned

• When driving in a traffic lane sep-

arated by more than one lane
where oncoming vehicles are driv-
ing while making a right/left turn

• When largely out of place with the

opposite facing targeted oncom-
ing vehicle during a right/left turn

• While making a right/left turn,

when a pedestrian approaches
from behind or side of your vehicle

●

In addition to the above, in some
situations, such as the following,
the emergency steering assist
may not operate.

• When the white (yellow) lane lines

are difficult to see, such as when
they are faint, diverging/merging,
or a shadow is cast upon them

• When the lane is wider or nar-

rower than normal

• When there is a light and dark pat-

tern on the road surface, such as
due to road repairs

• When a pedestrian is detected

near the centerline of the vehicle

• When the target is too close
• When there is insufficient safe or

unobstructed space for the vehicle
to be steered into

• If oncoming vehicle is present
• If VSC function is operating

●

In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, sufficient braking force or
steering force may not be
obtained, preventing the system
from performing properly:

• If the braking functions cannot

operate to their full extent, such as
when the brake parts are
extremely cold, extremely hot, or
wet

• If the vehicle is not properly main-

tained (brakes or tires are exces-
sively worn, improper tire inflation
pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven

on a gravel road or other slippery
surface

• When the road surface has deep

wheel tracks

• When driving on a hill road
• When driving on a road that has

inclines to the left or right

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If VSC is disabled

●

If VSC is disabled (



P.320), the

pre-collision brake assist and pre-
collision braking functions are also
disabled.

●

The PCS warning light will turn on
and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Colli-
sion Brake System Unavailable”
will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

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LTA (Lane Tracing

Assist)

While driving on a road with

clear white (yellow) lane

lines, the LTA system warns

the driver if the vehicle may

deviate from the current
lane or course

, and also

can slightly operate the

steering wheel to help avoid

deviation from the lane or
course

. Also, while the

dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

(



P.264) is operating, this

system will operate the

steering wheel to maintain

the vehicle’s lane position.
The LTA system recognizes

white (yellow) lane lines or a
course

using the front cam-

era. Additionally, it detects

preceding vehicles using

the front camera and radar.

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

WARNING

■

Before using LTA system

●

Do not rely solely upon the LTA

system. The LTA system does

not automatically drive the vehi-

cle or reduce the amount of

attention that must be paid to

the area in front of the vehicle.

The driver must always assume

full responsibility for driving

safely by paying careful atten-

tion to the surrounding condi-

tions and operating the steering

wheel to correct the path of the

vehicle. Also, the driver must

take adequate breaks when

fatigued, such as from driving

for a long period of time.

●

Failure to perform appropriate

driving operations and pay care-

ful attention may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

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Situations unsuitable for LTA

system

In the following situations, use the

LTA switch to turn the system off.

Failure to do so may lead to an

accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Vehicle is driven on a road sur-

face which is slippery due to

rainy weather, fallen snow,

freezing, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven on a snow-cov-

ered road.

●

White (yellow) lines are difficult

to see due to rain, snow, fog,

dust, etc.

●

Vehicle is driven in a temporary

lane or restricted lane due to

construction work.

●

Vehicle is driven in a construc-

tion zone.

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WARNING

●

A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are

equipped.

●

When the tires have been

excessively worn, or when the

tire inflation pressure is low.

●

When your vehicle is towing a

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing

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Preventing LTA system mal-

functions and operations per-

formed by mistake

●

Do not modify the headlights or

place stickers, etc. on the sur-

face of the lights.

●

Do not modify the suspension

etc. If the suspension etc. needs

to be replaced, contact your

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not install or place anything

on the hood or grille. Also, do

not install a grille guard (bull

bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

●

If your windshield needs

repairs, contact your Toyota

dealer.

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Conditions in which functions

may not operate properly

In the following situations, the

functions may not operate prop-

erly and the vehicle may depart

from its lane. Drive safely by

always paying careful attention to

your surroundings and operate

the steering wheel to correct the

path of the vehicle without relying

solely on the functions.

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.255) and

the preceding vehicle changes

lanes. (Your vehicle may follow

the preceding vehicle and also

change lanes.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.255) and

the preceding vehicle is sway-

ing. (Your vehicle may sway

accordingly and depart from the

lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.255) and

the preceding vehicle departs

from its lane. (Your vehicle may

follow the preceding vehicle and

depart from the lane.)

●

When the follow-up cruising dis-

play is displayed (



P.255) and

the preceding vehicle is being

driven extremely close to the

left/right lane line. (Your vehicle

may follow the preceding vehi-

cle and depart from the lane.)

●

Vehicle is being driven around a

sharp curve.

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WARNING

●

Objects or patterns that could

be mistaken for white (yellow)

lines are present on the side of

the road (guardrails, reflective

poles, etc.).

●

Vehicle is driven where the road

diverges, merges, etc.

●

Repair marks of asphalt, white

(yellow) lines, etc. are present

due to road repair.

●

There are shadows on the road

that run parallel with, or cover,

the white (yellow) lines.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area

without white (yellow) lines,

such as in front of a tollgate or

checkpoint, or at an intersec-

tion, etc.

●

The white (yellow) lines are

cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised

pavement marker” or stones are

present.

●

The white (yellow) lines cannot

be seen or are difficult to see

due to sand, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road

surface that is wet due to rain,

puddles, etc.

●

The traffic lines are yellow

(which may be more difficult to

recognize than lines that are

white).

●

The white (yellow) lines cross

over a curb, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven on a bright

surface, such as concrete.

●

If the edge of the road is not

clear or straight.

●

The vehicle is driven on a sur-

face that is bright due to

reflected light, etc.

●

The vehicle is driven in an area

where the brightness changes

suddenly, such as at the

entrances and exits of tunnels,

etc.

●

Light from the headlights of an

oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc.

enters the camera.

●

The vehicle is driven on a slope.

●

The vehicle is driven on a road

which tilts left or right, or a wind-

ing road.

●

The vehicle is driven on an

unpaved or rough road.

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Lane departure alert func-

tion

When the system determines

that the vehicle might depart
from its lane or course

, a warn-

ing is displayed on the multi-

information display, and a warn-

ing buzzer will sound to alert the

driver.

When the warning buzzer sounds,

check the area around your vehicle

and carefully operate the steering

wheel to move the vehicle back to

the center of the lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-

tem determines that the vehicle

might depart from its lane and that

the possibility of a collision with an

overtaking vehicle in the adjacent

lane is high, the lane departure

alert will operate even if the turn

signals are operating.

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as

grass, soil, or a curb

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Steering assist function

When the system determines

WARNING

●

The traffic lane is excessively

narrow or wide.

●

The vehicle is extremely tilted

due to carrying heavy luggage

or having improper tire pres-

sure.

●

The distance to the preceding

vehicle is extremely short.

●

The vehicle is moving up and

down a large amount due to

road conditions during driving

(poor roads or road seams).

●

When driving in a tunnel or at

night with the headlights off or

when a headlight is dim due to

its lens being dirty or it being

misaligned.

●

The vehicle is struck by a cross-

wind.

●

The vehicle is affected by wind

from a vehicle driven in a

nearby lane.

●

The vehicle has just changed

lanes or crossed an intersec-

tion.

●

Tires which differ by structure,

manufacturer, brand or tread

pattern are used.

●

When tires of a size other than

specified are installed.

●

Snow tires, etc. are equipped.

●

The vehicle is being driven at

extremely high speeds.

Functions included in

LTA system

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that the vehicle might depart

from its lane or course

, the sys-

tem provides assistance as nec-
essary by operating the steering
wheel in small amounts for a
short period of time to keep the
vehicle in its lane.

Vehicle with BSM: When the sys-
tem determines that the vehicle
might depart from its lane and that
the possibility of a collision with an
overtaking vehicle in the adjacent
lane is high, the steering assist
function will operate even if the turn
signals are operating.

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb

■

Vehicle sway warning func-
tion

When the vehicle is swaying
within a lane, the warning
buzzer will sound and a mes-

sage will be displayed on the
multi-information display to alert
the driver.

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Lane centering function

This function is linked with
dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range and pro-
vides the required assistance by
operating the steering wheel to
keep the vehicle in its current
lane.

When dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range is not operat-
ing, the lane centering function
does not operate.

In situations where the white (yel-
low) lane lines are difficult to see or
are not visible, such as when in a
traffic jam, this function will operate
to help follow a preceding vehicle
by monitoring the position of the
preceding vehicle.

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Press the LTA switch to turn the
LTA system on.

The LTA indicator illuminates and a
message is displayed on the multi-
information display.

Press the LTA switch again to
turn the LTA system off.

When the LTA system is turned on
or off, operation of the LTA system
continues in the same condition the
next time the engine is started.



Vehicles with 7-inch display

LTA indicator

The illumination condition of the
indicator informs the driver of the
system operation status.

Illuminated in white: LTA system is
operating.

Illuminated in green: Steering
wheel assistance of the steering
assist function or lane centering
function is operating.

Flashing in orange: Lane departure
alert function is operating.

Operation display of steering
wheel operation support

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information
display.

Indicates that steering wheel assis-
tance of the steering assist function
or lane centering function is operat-
ing.

Both outer sides of the lane are dis-
played: Indicates that steering
wheel assist of the lane centering
function is operating.

One outer side of the lane is dis-
played: Indicates that steering

Turning LTA system on

Indications on multi-infor-
mation display

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wheel assist of the steering assist
function is operating.

Both outer sides of the lane are
flashing: Alerts the driver that their
input is necessary to stay in the
center of the lane (lane centering
function).

Follow-up cruising display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information
display.

Indicates that steering assist of the
lane centering function is operating
by monitoring the position of a pre-
ceding vehicle.

When the follow-up cruising display
is displayed, if the preceding vehi-
cle moves, your vehicle may move
in the same way. Always pay care-
ful attention to your surroundings
and operate the steering wheel as
necessary to correct the path of the
vehicle and ensure safety.

Lane departure alert function
display

Displayed when the multi-informa-
tion display is switched to the driv-
ing support system information
display.



Inside of displayed lines is
white

Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing white (yellow) lines or a

course

. When the vehicle departs

from its lane, the white line dis-
played on the side the vehicle
departs from flashes orange.



Inside of displayed lines is
black

Indicates that the system is not able
to recognize white (yellow) lines or

a course

or is temporarily can-

celed.

: Boundary between asphalt and

the side of the road, such as
grass, soil, or a curb



Vehicles with 12.3-inch dis-
play

LTA indicator

The illumination condition of the
indicator informs the driver of the
system operation status.

Illuminated in white: LTA system is
operating.

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