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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 148
Cargo and luggage............ 155
Vehicle load limits ............. 158
Trailer towing..................... 159
Dinghy towing.................... 160
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 161
EV drive mode................... 166
Hybrid transmission........... 168
Turn signal lever................ 170
Parking brake .................... 171
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Automatic High Beam ....... 175
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 180
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 182 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 185
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 189
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 202
Rear view monitor system ............................. 208
Driving assist systems ....... 218
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 224
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 231
• The Blind Spot Monitor function............. 234
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 236
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 239
Winter driving tips .............. 242
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Driving the vehicle ............. 148
Cargo and luggage ........... 155
Vehicle load limits ............. 158
Trailer towing..................... 159
Dinghy towing ................... 160
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 161
EV drive mode .................. 166
Hybrid transmission........... 168
Turn signal lever................ 170
Parking brake .................... 171 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Automatic High Beam ....... 175
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 180
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 182
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 185
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 189
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................... 202
Rear view monitor system ............................ 208
Driving assist systems ...... 218
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 224
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 231
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 234
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 236
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 239
Winter driving tips ............. 242
2224-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
■ When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
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■The pre-collision system is operational when
The pre-collision system is on ( P. 225) and the following conditions are met:
● Pre-collision warning:
• Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (15 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehi-
cle running ahead of you is greater than approximately 7 mph (10 km/h).
● Pre-collision brake assist:
• The VSC is not turned off.
• Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehi-
cle running ahead of you is greater than approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
• The brake pedal is depressed.
● Pre-collision braking:
• The VSC is not turned off.
• Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (15 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehi-
cle running ahead of you is greater than approximately 7 mph (10 km/h).
■ Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no possibility of a
collision
If the following obstructs the front of the sensor, the system judges that a col-
lision may be possible and operates.
● When passing by a vehicle while making le ft or right turns or passing a vehi-
cle in an opposite lane.
● When the vehicle rapidly approaches an object in front of it (such as another
vehicle, toll gate, etc.)
● When climbing a steep hill, etc., and there are structures in the upper region
of the road (billboards, low ceilings, street lamps, etc.)
● When driving through narrow passages or places with low ceilings (bridges,
tunnels, overhead passes, etc.)
● When driving on an uneven road surface
● When metal objects are on the road surface causing level differences or
protrusions in the road
● When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
● When the radar sensor moves off position due to its surrounding area being
subjected to a strong impact.
● When there is an obstacle on the side of an entrance of a curb for road
(guardrails, etc.)
When the system is activated in the situations described above, there is also
a possibility that the brakes will be applied with a force greater than normal.
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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
● The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to
on, the switch’s indicator illuminates and the buzzer sounds. Common
switch for Blind Spot Monitor functi on and Rear Cross Traffic Alert func-
tion.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out-
side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper-
ated.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control (ifequipped)
• PCS (if equipped) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if
equipped)
• Rear view monitor system
• Cruise control (if equipped)
•EPS
• Navigation system (if equipped)