Toyota RAV4 (2024 year). Manual in english

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Meter control switches

Turning the RCTA function on/off.

When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.

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.

Multimedia display

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



P.290) for the detected side will

be displayed on the Multimedia dis-
play. This illustration shows an
example of a vehicle approaching
from both sides of the vehicle.

The RCTA can be enabled/dis-

abled on

of the multi-infor-

mation display. (



P.508)

When the RCTA function is dis-

abled, the RCTA OFF indicator
(



P.80) illuminates. (Each time

the engine switch is turned to
OFF then changed to ON, the
RCTA function will be enabled
automatically.)

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Outside rear view mirror indica-
tor visibility

In strong sunlight, the outside rear
view mirror indicator may be difficult
to see.

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Hearing the RCTA buzzer

The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to
hear over loud noises, such as if the
audio system volume is high.

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When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Unavailable” is shown on the
multi-information display

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



P.276) Removing

the ice, snow, mud, etc., from the
attached to the rear bumper around
the sensors to normal. Additionally,
the function may not function nor-
mally when used in extremely hot or
cold environments.

■

When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

There may be a sensor malfunction
or misaligned. Have the vehicle
inspected at a Toyota dealer.

■

Rear side radar sensors

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P.276

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Operation of the RCTA
function

The RCTA function uses rear
side radar sensors to detect
vehicles approaching from the

System components

Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off

RCTA function

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right or left at the rear of the
vehicle and alerts the driver of
the presence of such vehicles
by flashing the outside rear view
mirror indicators and sounding a
buzzer.

Approaching vehicles

Detection areas of approach-
ing 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 Multimedia display.
• Example (Panoramic view

monitor) (if equipped): Vehi-
cles 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.

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 lever 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).

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Setting the buzzer volume

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

Approaching

vehicle speed

Approximate

alert distance

34 mph (56
km/h) (fast)

98 ft. (30 m)

5 mph (8 km/h)

(slow)

13 ft. (4 m)

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The volume of the RCTA buzzer can

be adjusted on

of the multi-infor-

mation display. (



P.508)

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Muting a buzzer temporarily

A mute button will be displayed on
the multi-information display when a
vehicles or an object is detected. To

mute the buzzer, press

The buzzers for the RCTA function
and intuitive parking assist will be
muted simultaneously.

Mute will be canceled automatically
in the following situations:

●

When the shift lever is changed.

●

When the vehicle speed exceeds
a certain speed.

●

When there is a malfunction in a
sensor or the system is temporar-
ily unavailable.

●

When the operating function is
disabled manually.

●

When the engine switch is turned
off.

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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.

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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 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
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

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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

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Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision

Instances of the RCTA function
unnecessarily 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, sign, 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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Parking Support Brake

function (static objects)



P.299

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Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing

vehicles)



P.302

PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake)

The Parking Support Brake

system consists of the fol-

lowing functions that oper-

ate when driving at a low

speed or backing up, such

as when parking. When the

system determines that the

possibility of a collision

with a detected object is

high, a warning operates to

urge the driver to take eva-

sive action. If the system

determines that the possi-

bility of a collision with a

detected object is extremely

high, the brakes are auto-

matically applied to help

avoid the collision or help

reduce the impact of the

collision.

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake) system

WARNING

■

Cautions regarding the use of

the system

Do not overly rely on the system,

as doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.
Always drive while checking the

safety of the surroundings of the

vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle and

road conditions, weather, etc., the

system may not operate.
The detection capabilities of sen-

sors and radars are limited.

Always drive while checking the

safety of the surroundings of the

vehicle.

●

The driver is solely responsible

for safe driving. Always drive

carefully, taking care to observe

your surroundings. The Parking

Support Brake system is

designed to provide support to

lessen the severity of collisions.

However, it may not operate in

some situations.

●

The Parking Support Brake sys-

tem is not designed to stop the

vehicle completely. Addition-

ally, even if the system has

stopped the vehicle, it is neces-

sary to depress the brake pedal

immediately as brake control

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds.

●

It is extremely dangerous to

check the system operations by

intentionally driving the vehicle

into the direction of a wall, etc.

Never attempt such actions.

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When to disable the Parking

Support Brake

In the following situations, disable

the Parking Support Brake as the

system may operate even though

there is no possibility of a colli-

sion.

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The Parking Support Brake can
be enabled/disabled on the

screen of the multi-information

display. All of the Parking Sup-

port Brake functions (static

objects and rear-crossing vehi-

cles) are enabled/disabled

simultaneously. (



P.98, 107)

When the Parking Support Brake is

disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator

(



P.80) illuminates on the multi-

information display.
To re-enable the system, select

on the multi-information display,
select

and turn it on.

If the system is disabled, it will

remain off even if the engine switch

is turned to ON after the engine

switch has been turned off.

WARNING

●

When inspecting the vehicle

using a chassis roller, chassis

dynamo or free roller.

●

When loading the vehicle onto a

boat, truck or other transport

vessel.

●

If the suspension has been

modified 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 equipment that may

obstruct a sensor is installed,

such as a towing eyelet, bumper

protector (an additional trim

strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or

snow plow.

●

When using automatic car

washing devices.

●

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 tire chains, a compact

spare tire or an emergency tire

puncture repair kit are used.

●

When your vehicle is towing a

trailer or during emergency tow-

ing.

NOTICE

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-

played on the multi-informa-

tion display and the PKSB

OFF indicator is flashing

If this message is displayed

immediately after the engine

switch is changed to ON, operate

the vehicle carefully, paying atten-

tion to your surroundings. It may

be necessary to drive the vehicle

for a certain amount of time

before the system returns to nor-

mal. (If the system does not return

to normal after driving for a while,

clean the sensors and their sur-

rounding area on the bumpers.)

Enabling/Disabling the

Parking Support Brake

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If the engine output restriction
control or brake control oper-
ates, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be displayed on
the multi-information display or
Multimedia Display, to alert the
driver.

Depending on the situation, engine
output restriction control will oper-
ate to either limit acceleration or
restrict output as much as possible.



Engine output restriction con-
trol is operating (acceleration
restriction)

Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.

Multimedia Display: No warning
displayed

Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Acceleration Reduced”

PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated

Buzzer: Does not sound



Engine output restriction con-
trol is operating (output
restricted as much as possi-
ble)

The system has determined that
stronger-than-normal brake opera-
tion is necessary.

Multimedia Display: “BRAKE!”

Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”

PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated

Buzzer: Short beep



Brake control is operating

The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.

Multimedia Display: “BRAKE!”

Multi-information display: “BRAKE!”

PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated

Buzzer: Short beep



Vehicle stopped by system
operation

The vehicle has been stopped by
brake control operation.

Multimedia Display: “Press Brake
Pedal”

Multi-information display: “Switch to
Brake” (If the accelerator pedal is
not depressed, “Press Brake Pedal”
will be displayed.)

PKSB OFF indicator: Illuminated

Buzzer: Short beep

If the Parking Support Brake
determines that a collision with a
detected object is possible, the
engine output will be restricted
to restrain any increase in the
vehicle speed. (Engine output
restriction control: See figure 2.)
Additionally, if the accelerator
pedal continues to be
depressed, the brakes will be
applied automatically to reduce
the vehicle speed. (Brake con-
trol: See figure 3.)



Figure 1: When the PKSB

Display and buzzer for
engine output restriction
control and brake control

System overview

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(Parking Support Brake) is not
operating

Engine output

Braking force

Time



Figure 2: When engine out-
put restriction control oper-
ates

Engine output

Braking force

Time

Engine output restriction con-
trol begins operating (System
determines that possibility of
collision with detected object
is high)



Figure 3: When engine out-
put restriction control and
brake control operates

Engine output

Braking force

Time

Engine output restriction con-
trol begins operating (System
determines that possibility of
collision with detected object
is high)

Brake control begins operat-
ing (System determines that
possibility of collision with
detected object is extremely
high)

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If the Parking Support Brake
has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-
ation of the Parking Support Brake,
the Parking Support Brake will be
disabled and the PKSB OFF indica-
tor will illuminate. If the Parking Sup-
port Brake operates unnecessarily,
brake control can be canceled by
depressing the brake pedal or wait-
ing for approximately 2 seconds for
it to automatically be canceled.
Then, the vehicle can be operated
by depressing the accelerator pedal.

■

Re-enabling the Parking Sup-
port Brake

To re-enable the Parking Support
Brake when it is disabled due to
operation of the Parking Support
Brake, either enable the system

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again (



P.295), or turn the engine

switch to OFF and then back to ON.
Additionally, if the object becomes
no longer in the traveling direction of
the vehicle or if the traveling direc-
tion of the vehicle changes (such as
changing from moving forward to
backing up, or from backing up to
moving forward), the system will be
re-enabled automatically.

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display and the PKSB OFF indi-
cator is flashing

If this message is displayed, a sen-
sor on the front or rear bumper may
be dirty. Clean the sensors and their
surrounding area on the bumpers.

■

If “PKSB Unavailable” and
“Parking Assist Unavailable
Clean Parking Assist Sensor”
are displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and the PKSB
OFF indicator is flashing

●

A sensor may be covered with ice,
snow, dirt, etc. In this case,
remove the ice, snow, dirt, etc.,
from the sensor to return the sys-
tem to normal. If this message is
shown even after removing dirt
from the sensor, or shown when
the sensor was not dirty to begin
with, have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer.

●

A sensor may be frozen. Once the
ice melts, the system will return to
normal.

●

Water may be continuously flow-
ing over the sensor surface, such
as in a heavy rain. When the sys-
tem determines that it is normal,
the system will return to normal.

■

If a battery terminal has been
disconnected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the
vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately
22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

■

When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to

the wrong shift position being selected



P.280

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly



P.282

■

If the Parking Support Brake

function (static objects) oper-

ates unnecessarily, such as

at a railroad crossing



P.297

■

Notes when washing the vehi-

cle



P.282

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The Parking Support Brake
function (static object) will
operate when

The function will operate when the
PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-
nated or flashing (



P.78, 80) and

all of the following conditions are
met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• There is a static object in the trav-

eling direction of the vehicle and
approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m)
away.

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger-than-nor-
mal brake operation is necessary
to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is

operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an immediate brake
operation is necessary to avoid a
collision.

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The Parking Support Brake
function (static objects) 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 dis-

abled.

• The system determines that the

collision has become avoidable
with normal brake operation.

• The static object is no longer

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m)
away from the vehicle or in the
traveling direction of the vehicle.

●

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the vehicle was
stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed

after the vehicle is stopped by
brake control.

• The static object is no longer

approximately 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m)
away from the vehicle or in the
traveling direction of the vehicle.

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Detection range of the Parking
Support Brake function (static
objects)

The detection range of the Parking
Support Brake function (static
objects) differs from the detection
range of the intuitive parking assist.
(



P.285) Therefore, even if the

intuitive parking assist detects an
object and provides a warning, the
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) may not start operat-
ing.

■

Situations in which the Parking
Support Brake function (static
objects) may not operate

When the shift lever is in N

■

Situations in which the system
may not operate properly



P.283

■

Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision



P.284

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This function will operate in situations such as the following if a vehi-

cle 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



P.276

■

The Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing vehi-

cles) will operate when

The function will operate when the

PKSB OFF indicator is not illumi-

nated or flashing (



P.78, 80) and

all of the following conditions are

met:

●

Engine output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing

vehicles)

If a rear radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the

right or left at the rear of the vehicle and the system deter-

mines that the possibility of a collision is high, this function

will perform brake control to reduce the likelihood of an

impact with the approaching vehicle.

Examples of function operation

Types of sensors

WARNING

■

To ensure the system can

operate properly



P.276

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mately 9 mph (15 km/h) or less.

• Vehicles are approaching from the

right or left at the rear of the vehi-
cle at a traveling speed of approx-
imately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.

• The shift lever is in R.
• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that a stronger than normal
brake operation is necessary to
avoid a collision with an approach-
ing vehicle.

●

Brake control

• Engine output restriction control is

operating

• The Parking Support Brake deter-

mines that an emergency brake
operation is necessary to avoid a
collision with an approaching vehi-
cle.

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The Parking Support Brake
function (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) 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 dis-

abled.

• 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 dis-

abled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have

elapsed since the vehicle was
stopped by brake control.

• The brake pedal is depressed

after the vehicle is stopped by
brake control.

• 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-cross-
ing vehicles) differs from the detec-

tion area of the RCTA function
(



P.290). Therefore, even if the

RCTA function detects a vehicle
and provides an alert, the Parking
Support Brake function (rear-cross-
ing vehicles) may not start operat-
ing.

■

Situations in which the system
may not operate properly



P.291

■

Situations in which the system
may operate even if there is no
possibility of a collision



P.292

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Stopping the engine

While driving with the D shift
position selected, depress the
brake pedal and stop the vehi-
cle. The engine will stop auto-
matically.

When the engine stops, the Stop &
Start indicator will illuminate.

■

Restarting the engine

Release the brake pedal. The
engine will start automatically.

When the engine starts, the Stop &
Start indicator will turn off.

■

When the brake hold sys-
tem is operating



When the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system, if
the brake pedal is released
the engine will remain
stopped.



If the accelerator pedal is
depressed while the engine is
stopped by the Stop & Start
system, the engine will
restart.



While the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system, if
the engine is restarted, the
brake hold system will con-
tinue to apply the brakes,
unless the operation condi-
tions of the brake hold system
are no longer met. (



P.217)

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When the dynamic radar
cruise control with full-
speed range is operating



When the vehicle is stopped
by the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range,
the engine will stop automati-
cally even though the brake
pedal is not depressed.



When the preceding vehicle
starts off, the engine will
restart automatically.



If the engine is restarted by
the Stop & Start system while
the vehicle is stopped by the
dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range, the
vehicle will remain stopped.

Stop & Start system

The Stop & Start system
stops and starts the engine
according to brake pedal or
shift lever operation when
the vehicle is stopped, such
as at a stoplight, intersec-
tion, etc., in order to
improve fuel economy and
reduce noise pollution
caused by the engine idling.

Stop & Start system oper-
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Press the Stop & Start cancel
switch to disable the Stop &
Start system.
The Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor will illuminate.

Pressing the switch again will
enable the Stop & Start system and
the Stop & Start cancel indicator
will turn off.

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Automatic enabling of the Stop
& Start system

If the Stop & Start system is dis-
abled using the Stop & Start cancel
switch, it will be automatically re-
enabled once the engine switch is
turned off and then the engine is
started.

When the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system when
the vehicle is on an incline,
when the brake pedal is
released, brake force is tempo-
rarily maintained to prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards
before the engine is restarted
and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated,

the maintained brake force is
automatically canceled.



This function operates on flat
surfaces as well as steep
inclines.



Sound may be generated
from the brake system, but
this does not indicate a mal-
function.



Brake pedal response may
change and vibration may
occur, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.

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Points for use

●

If the engine switch is pressed
when the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system, the engine
will not be able to be restarted by
the automatic engine start func-
tion. In this case, restart the
engine using the normal engine
starting procedure. (



P.203, 204)

●

When the engine is being
restarted by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, the power outlets may be
temporarily unusable, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.

●

Installation and removal of electri-
cal components and wireless
devices may affect the Stop &
Start system. Contact your Toyota
dealer for details.

●

When stopping the vehicle for a
longer period of time, turn the
engine switch off to stop the
engine completely.

●

When the engine is restarted by
the Stop & Start system, the steer-
ing wheel may temporarily feel
heavy.

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Operating conditions

●

The Stop & Start system is opera-
tional when all of the following
conditions are met:

Disabling the Stop & Start
system

Hill-start assist control

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• The vehicle has been driven a cer-

tain amount of time.

• The brake pedal is being

depressed firmly. (except when
the vehicle is stopped by the
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range when in vehicle-
to-vehicle distance control mode)

• The D shift position is selected.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The selected driving mode is not

snow mode (AWD models).

• Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode

is not selected for Multi-terrain
Select (AWD models).

• The windshield defogger is off.

(vehicles without a manual air
conditioning system)

• The accelerator pedal is not being

depressed.

• The engine is adequately warmed

up.

• The hood is closed. (



P.307)

●

In the following situations, the
engine may not be stopped by the
Stop & Start system. This is not a
malfunction of the Stop & Start
system.

• When the air conditioning system

is being used.

• When the battery is undergoing a

periodic recharge.

• When the battery is not sufficiently

charged, such as if the vehicle
has been parked for a long time
and the battery charge has
decreased, the electric load is
large, the battery fluid tempera-
ture is excessively low or the bat-
tery has deteriorated.

• When the brake booster vacuum

is low.

• When the elapsed time since the

engine was restarted is short.

• When the vehicle is stopped fre-

quently, such as when in a traffic
jam.

• When the engine coolant tem-

perature or transmission fluid tem-
perature is extremely low or high.

• When the vehicle is stopped on a

steep incline.

• When the vehicle is being driven

in a high altitude area.

• When the battery fluid tempera-

ture is extremely low or high.

• For a while after the battery have

been replaced.

●

When the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system, the
engine will be restarted automati-
cally if any of the following condi-
tions are met:
(To enable the engine to be
stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem again, drive the vehicle.)

• The air conditioning system is

being used. (vehicles without a
manual air conditioning system)

• The windshield defogger is turned

on. (vehicles without a manual air
conditioning system)

• The shift lever is shifted from D or

• The shift lever is shifted from P.

(When the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system when the
shift lever is in P.)

• The driver’s seat belt is unfas-

tened.

• The driver’s door is opened.
• The driving mode is changed to

snow mode (AWD models).

• Mud & Sand or Rock & Dirt mode

is selected for Multi-terrain Select
(AWD models).

• The Stop & Start cancel switch is

pressed.

• The accelerator pedal is

depressed.

• The vehicle starts to roll on an

incline.

●

When the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system, the
engine may restart automatically
in the following situations: (To
enable the engine to be stopped
by the Stop & Start system again,
drive the vehicle.)

• When the brake pedal is pumped

or strongly depressed.

• When the air conditioning system

is being used.

• When a switch of the air condition-

ing system is operated (windshield
defogger switch, etc.).

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• If the battery charge becomes low.

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When the hood is opened

●

If the hood is opened while the
engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system, the engine will stall
and will not be able to be restarted
by the automatic engine start
function. In this case, restart the
engine using the normal engine
starting procedure. (



P.203, 204)

●

If the hood is closed after the
engine is started with the hood
open, the Stop & Start system will
not operate. Close the hood, turn
the engine switch off, wait 30 sec-
onds or more, and then start the
engine.

■

Air conditioning system opera-
tion while the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system

Vehicles with an automatic air con-
ditioning system: When the air con-
ditioning is in automatic mode and
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system, the fan may operate at
a low speed in order to prevent the
temperature in the cabin from
increasing or decreasing or may be
stopped.

To prioritize air conditioning system
performance when the vehicle is
stopped, disable the Stop & Start
system by pressing the Stop & Start
cancel switch.

●

If the windshield is fogged up

Turn the windshield defogger on.
(



P.333, 340)

If the windshield fogs up frequently,
press the Stop & Start cancel switch
to disable the Stop & Start system.

●

If an odor is emitted from the air
conditioning system

• Vehicles with a manual air condi-

tioning system:
If the idling stop time setting is set
to “Extended”, change it to “Stan-
dard”. If an odor is emitted when
the idling stop time setting is set to
“Standard”, press the Stop & Start

cancel switch to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.

• Vehicles with an automatic air

conditioning system:
Press the Stop & Start cancel
switch to deactivate the Stop &
Start system.

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Changing the idling stop time
with the air conditioning system
on

The length of time the Stop & Start
system will operate when the air
conditioning system is on can be

changed in

of the multi-informa-

tion display (



P.98, 107). (The

length of time the Stop & Start sys-
tem will operate when the air condi-
tioning system is off cannot be
changed.)

■

Displaying the Stop & Start sys-
tem status

After Start:

Displays the cumulative time that
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system from when the engine
is started until the engine is
stopped.
This item is reset each time the
engine stops.

■

Multi-information display mes-
sages

If the following situations,

and a message may be displayed
on the multi-information display.

●

When the engine cannot be
stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem

“Press Brake More to Acti-

vate”
• The brake pedal is not sufficiently

depressed.



If the brake pedal is depressed

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further, the system will operate.

“Non-Dedicated Battery”

• A battery not designed for use

with a Stop & Start system may
have been installed.



Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

“Battery Charging”

• The battery charge may be low.



Stopping of the engine is tempo-

rarily prohibited to prioritize charging
of the battery. After the engine runs
for a certain amount of time, the
system will be enabled.
• A refresh charge may be being

performed, such as during a peri-
odic recharge, after the battery
terminals have been disconnected
and reconnected, after the battery
has been replaced, etc.



After a refresh charge for up to

an hour completes, the system can
be operated.
• If displayed continuously for a

long time (more than an hour)



The battery may be deteriorated.

Contact your Toyota dealer for
details.

“Stop & Start System

Unavailable”
• The Stop & Start system is tempo-

rarily disabled.



Allow the engine to run for some

time.
• The engine may have been

started with the hood open.



Close the hood, turn the engine

switch off, wait for 30 seconds or
more, and then start the engine.

“In Preparation”

• The vehicle is being driven in a

high altitude area.

• The brake booster vacuum is low.



When the brake booster vacuum

reaches a predetermined level, the
system will be enabled.

“For Climate Control”

• The air conditioning system is

being used when the ambient
temperature is high or low.



If the difference between the set

temperature and cabin temperature
becomes small, the system will be
enabled.
• The windshield defogger is on.

●

When the engine automatically
restarts while stopped by the Stop
& Start system

“In Preparation”

• The brake pedal has been

depressed further or pumped.



The system will be enabled after

the engine runs and the brake
booster vacuum reaches a predeter-
mined level.

“For Climate Control”

• The air conditioning system is

being used.

• The windshield defogger has

been turned on.

“Battery Charging”

• The battery charge may be low.



The system will be enabled after

the engine runs to sufficiently
charge the battery.

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When the buzzer sounds

If the driver’s door is opened when

the engine is stopped by the Stop &

Start system and the shift lever is in

D, a buzzer will sound and the Stop

& Start system indicator will flash.

To stop the buzzer, close the

driver’s door.

■

The Stop & Start system protec-

tion function

●

When the volume of the audio

system is excessively high, sound

output from the audio system may

suddenly be cut off in order to

reduce battery consumption. To

prevent the audio system from

being cut off, keep the volume of

audio system at a moderate level.

If the audio system has been cut

off, turn the engine switch off, wait

for 3 seconds or more and then

turn it to ACC or ON to re-enable

the audio system.

●

The audio system may not be acti-

vated if the battery terminals are

disconnected and then recon-

nected. If this occurs, turn the

engine switch off and then repeat

the following operation twice to

activate the audio system nor-

mally.

• Turn the engine switch to ON and

then to off.

■

Replacing the battery



P.476

■

If the Stop & Start cancel indica-

tor flashes continuously

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

If “Stop & Start System Mal-

function Visit Your Dealer” is

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

When the Stop & Start system

is operating

Make sure to disable the Stop &

Start system while the vehicle is

in a poorly ventilated area.

If not disabled, the engine may be

automatically restarted unexpect-

edly, causing exhaust gases to

collect and enter the vehicle, pos-

sibly resulting in death or a seri-

ous health hazard.

●

Do not leave the vehicle while

the engine is stopped by the

Stop & Start system (while the

Stop & Start indicator is on). An

accident may occur due to the

automatic engine start function.

●

Depress the brake pedal and

apply the parking brake when

necessary while the engine is

stopped by the Stop & Start sys-

tem (while the Stop & Start indi-

cator is on).

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

If any of the following situations

occur, the Stop & Start system

may not operate correctly. Have

your vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

●

While the driver’s seat belt is

fastened, the driver’s and front

passenger’s seat belt reminder

light flashes.

●

Even though the driver’s seat

belt is not fastened, the driver’s

and front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light does not illumi-

nate.

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■

FF vehicles/Dynamic

Torque Control AWD vehi-

cles

Eco drive mode

Suitable for driving to improve fuel

economy by more smoothly gener-

ating torque in response to acceler-

ator pedal operations compared to

normal mode and restraining air

conditioning system operations

(heating/cooling).
When the switch is pressed while

not in Eco drive mode, the system

switches to Eco drive mode and the

NOTICE

●

Even though the driver’s door is

closed, the open door warning

light is illuminated or the interior

light is illuminated when the

interior light switch is in the door

position.

●

Even though the driver’s door is

open, the open door warning

light does not illuminate or the

interior light does not illuminate

when the interior light switch is

in the door position.

Driving mode select

switch

The driving modes can be

selected to suit the driving

and usage conditions.

Selecting a driving mode

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Eco drive mode indicator illumi-
nates on the multi-information dis-
play.

Normal mode

Suitable for normal driving.

The driving mode returns to normal
mode if the switch is pressed while
in Eco drive mode or sport mode.

Sport mode

Controls the steering feeling and
engine to create an acceleration
response that is suitable for sporty
driving. Suitable for when crisp
handling is desired, such as when
driving on mountainous roads.

When the switch is pressed while
not in sport mode, the system
switches to sport mode and the
sport mode indicator illuminates on
the multi-information display.

■

Dynamic Torque Vectoring
AWD vehicles

Eco drive mode

Suitable for driving to improve fuel

economy by more smoothly gener-
ating torque in response to acceler-
ator pedal operations compared to
normal mode and restraining air
conditioning system operations
(heating/cooling).

When the switch is pressed while
not in Eco drive mode, the system
switches to Eco drive mode and the
Eco drive mode indicator illumi-
nates on the multi-information dis-
play.

Normal mode

Suitable for normal driving.

The driving mode returns to normal
mode if the switch is pressed while
in Eco drive mode or sport mode.

Sport mode

When the switch is pressed while
not in sport mode, the system
switches to sport mode and the
sport mode indicator illuminates on
the multi-information display.

■

When the driving mode is
changed

●

The background color of the multi-
information display changes
according to the selected driving
mode.

●

When the speedometer is set to
analog display, the speedometer
display color also changes. (For
vehicles with the 7-inch multi-
information display only)

●

Switches to AWD control suitable
for the selected mode. (For
Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD
vehicles only)

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■

Air conditioning system opera-

tion in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling

operations and the fan speed is con-

trolled to improve fuel efficiency.

Perform the following procedures to

increase the air conditioning perfor-

mance.

●

Vehicles with automatic air condi-

tioning system: Turn eco air condi-

tioning mode off (



P.339)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.332,

339)

●

Cancel Eco drive mode

■

Canceling a driving mode

●

Sport mode is automatically can-

celed and the driving mode

returns to normal mode when the

engine switch is turned off.

●

Normal mode and Eco drive mode

are not canceled until another

driving mode is selected. (Even if

the engine switch is turned off,

normal mode and Eco drive mode

will not be automatically can-

celed.)

Select a mode that is appropri-

ate for the road condition.

■

Mud & Sand mode

Suitable for driving on roads

with increased driving resis-

tance in which tires could

become stuck, such as sandy

roads, muddy roads, etc.

Multi-terrain Select

(AWD vehicles)

Multi-terrain Select is

designed to control AWD,

brake and driving force sys-

tems in accordance with the

road condition. Use the sys-

tem when driving over

muddy, sandy or rough road

surfaces.

WARNING

■

Before using Multi-terrain

Select

Make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions. Failure to

observe these precautions may

result in an unexpected accident.

●

Check that the Mud & Sand and

Rock & Dirt indicators are illumi-

nated before driving.

●

Multi-terrain Select is not

intended to expand the limit per-

formance of the vehicle. Thor-

oughly check the road

conditions and driving route

before driving, and drive with

caution.

Control in each mode

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Rock & Dirt mode

Suitable for driving on bumpy
roads, such as on unpaved for-
est roads.

■

Normal mode

Suitable for normal driving. Use
Normal mode when not driving
off-road.

■

Dynamic Torque Control
AWD vehicles (if equipped)

Pressing the switch switches the
mode as follows:

Switches to Mud & Sand
mode

Switches to Normal mode

Switches to Rock & Dirt
mode

When the mode is switched, the
state of the indicator/warning light

will change as follows:
• Mud & Sand mode

Mud & Sand mode indicator, VSC
OFF indicator (



P.80) and PCS

warning light (



P.78) illuminate.

• Rock & Dirt mode

Rock & Dirt mode indicator illumi-
nates.
• Normal mode

The indicators and/or warning lights
above turn off.

■

Dynamic Torque Vectoring
AWD vehicles (if equipped)

Operating the dial switch
switches the mode as follows:

Switches to Mud & Sand
mode

Switches to Normal mode

Switches to Rock & Dirt
mode

When the mode is switched, the
state of the indicator/warning light
will change as follows:

Changing the mode

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• Mud & Sand mode

Mud & Sand mode indicator, VSC
OFF indicator (



P.80) and PCS

warning light (



P.78) illuminate.

• Rock & Dirt mode

Rock & Dirt mode indicator illumi-
nates.
• Normal mode

The indicators and/or warning lights
above turn off.

■

Multi-terrain Select

●

Multi-terrain Select is intended for
use when driving on rough roads.
Drive in Normal mode during nor-
mal driving.

●

The Mud & Sand and Rock & Dirt
modes control the vehicle so that
it can maximize the drive force
and improve the drive force on
rough roads. As a result, fuel effi-
ciency may diminish when com-
pared to driving in Normal mode.

■

When Multi-terrain Select brake
control is operating

The slip indicator flashes when
Multi-terrain Select brake control is
operating.

■

AWD control for Mud & Sand
and Rock & Dirt modes

If the vehicle speed exceeds the
speeds listed below, the same level
of AWD control for Normal mode is
performed, even if Mud & Sand or
Rock & Dirt mode is selected.

●

Mud & Sand mode: Vehicle speed
is approximately 25 mph (40
km/h) or more

●

Rock & Dirt mode: Vehicle speed
is approximately 16 mph (25
km/h) or more

If the vehicle speed drops below the
above speeds, the system automati-
cally returns to the AWD control for
each mode.

■

When “Traction Control Turned
OFF” is displayed on the multi-
information display

Multi-terrain Select brake control is
temporarily stopped due to overheat
of the brakes.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location
as soon as possible and wait until
the message disappears from the
multi-information display.

■

When the system switches to
Normal mode automatically

In the following situations, the sys-
tem switches to Normal mode auto-
matically:

●

When the driving mode is
changed (



P.310)

●

When the engine switch is turned
off

■

Sounds and vibrations when
driving in Mud & Sand or Rock
& Dirt mode

Any of the following conditions may
occur when Multi-terrain Select is
operating. None of these indicates
that a malfunction has occurred:

●

Vibrations may be felt throughout
the vehicle or steering wheel

●

Sounds may be heard from the
engine compartment

■

When the slip indicator illumi-
nates

The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

■

When the indicator for each
mode does not illuminate

The system may be malfunctioning
if the indicator does not illuminate
when selecting the mode other than
Normal mode. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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Dynamic Torque Control

AWD vehicles

Press the snow mode switch.

When the switch is pressed, the

system switches to snow mode and

the snow mode indicator illuminates

on the multi-information display.
When the switch is pressed again,

the snow mode indicator turns off.

■

Dynamic Torque Vectoring

AWD vehicles

Press the snow mode switch.

When the switch is pressed, the

system switches to snow mode and

the snow mode indicator illuminates

on the multi-information display.

NOTICE

■

In order to ensure that Multi-

terrain Select operates prop-

erly

Do not continuously use Multi-ter-

rain Select for a long period of

time. Depending on the driving

conditions, the load on related

parts increases and the system

may not operate properly

Snow mode switch

(AWD vehicles)

Snow mode can be selected

to suit the conditions when

driving on slippery road sur-

faces, such as on snow.

System operation

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When the switch is pressed again,

the snow mode indicator turns off.

■

When changing to snow mode

The background of the multi-infor-

mation display changes.

■

Canceling the snow mode

Snow mode is automatically can-

celed when the engine switch is

turned off or Mud & Sand or Rock &

Dirt mode is selected for Multi-ter-

rain Select.

: If equipped

Press the “DAC” switch

The downhill assist control system

indicator will come on and the sys-

tem will operate. When the system

is in operation, the slip indicator

light will flash, and the stop

lights/high mounted stop lights will

be lit. A sound may also occur

during the operation. This does not

indicate a malfunction.

Downhill assist con-

trol system

The downhill assist control

system helps to prevent

excessive speed on steep

downhill slopes.

The system will operate

when the vehicle is traveling

under 15 mph (25 km/h) with

the accelerator and brake

pedals released.

WARNING

■

When using downhill assist

control system

Do not rely overmuch on the

downhill assist control system.

This function does not extend the

vehicle’s performance limitations.

Always thoroughly check the road

conditions, and drive safely.

System operation

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Press the “DAC” switch while
the system is in operation.

The downhill assist control system
indicator will flash as the system
gradually ceases operation, and will
turn off when the system is fully off.
Press the “DAC” switch while the
downhill assist control system indi-
cator is flashing to start the system
again.

■

Operating tips

The system will operate when the
shift lever is in a 1 range of S mode
or R.

■

If the downhill assist control
system indicator flashes

●

In the following situations, the indi-
cator flashes and the system will
not operate:

• The shift lever is in a position

other 1 range of S mode or R.

• The accelerator or brake pedal is

depressed.

• The vehicle speed exceeds

approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).

• The brake system overheats.

●

In the following situation, the indi-
cator flashes to alert the driver,
but the system will operate:

• The “DAC” switch is turned off

while the system is operating.

The system will gradually ceases
operation. The indicator will flash

during operation, and then go off
when the system is fully off.

■

When the downhill assist con-
trol system is operated continu-
ously

This may cause the brake actuator
to overheat. In this case, the down-
hill assist control system will stop
operating, a buzzer will sound and
the downhill assist control system
indicator will start flashing, and
“Traction Control Turned OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information
display. Refrain from using the sys-
tem until the downhill assist control
system indicator stays on and the
message goes off. (The vehicle can
be driven normally during this time.)

■

Sounds and vibrations caused
by the downhill assist control
system

●

A sound may be heard from the
engine compartment when the
engine is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This
sound does not indicate that a
malfunction has occurred in down-
hill assist control system.

●

Either of the following conditions
may occur when the downhill
assist control system is operating.
None of these are indicators that a
malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard after

the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

System malfunction

In the following cases, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.

●

The downhill assist control system
indicator does not come on when
the engine switch is turned to ON.

●

The downhill assist control system
indicator does not come on when
the “DAC” switch is pressed.

●

The slip indicator light comes on.

Turning off the system

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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.

WARNING

■

The system may not operate

on the following surfaces,

which may lead to an acci-

dent causing death or serious

injury

●

Slippery surfaces such as wet

or muddy roads

●

Icy surface

●

Unpaved roads

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.

■

Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer
sway by selectively applying
brake pressure for individual
wheels and reducing driving
torque when trailer sway is
detected.

■

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

■

Active Cornering Assist
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle
from drifting to the outer side by
performing inner wheel brake
control when attempting to
accelerate while turning

■

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.

■

Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system (AWD models)
(if equipped)

Automatically controls the drive
system such as to front-wheel
drive or AWD (all wheel drive)
according to various running
conditions including normal driv-
ing, during cornering, on a
uphill, when starting off, during
acceleration, on a slippery roads
due to snow or rain, thus con-
tributing to stable operability and
driving stability.

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Dynamic Torque Vectoring
AWD system (AWD models)
(if equipped)

Also, drive torque distribution is
precisely controlled during cor-
nering, contributing to improve-
ments in operability and
stability.

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The Secondary Collision
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

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.

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When the TRAC/VSC/Multi-ter-
rain Select/Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems are operating

The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/Multi-terrain
Select/Trailer Sway Control systems
are operating.

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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 “Traction Control Turned OFF”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press

again to turn the system

back on.

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Turning off the
TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems

To turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems off, press and hold

for more than 3 seconds while

the vehicle is stopped.

The VSC OFF indicator light will
come on and the “Traction Control
Turned OFF” will be shown on the
multi-information display.

Press

again to turn the systems

back on.

: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will

also be disabled (only pre-collision
warning is available). The PCS
warning light will come on and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
(



P.249)

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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
the information continues to show,
contact your Toyota dealer.

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Operating conditions of hill-
start assist control

When all of the following conditions
are met, the hill-start assist control
will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position
other than P or N (when starting
off forward/backward on an
upward incline)

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not
depressed

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