
2574-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
Turns automatic mode on
(while the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until Auto P-off indicator
light will go off)
When the engine is off, the parking
brake will be set, and the parking
brake indicator light and parking
brake lamp turn on.
Operate the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
Turns automatic mode off (while the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until Auto P-off indicator light will illu-
minate)
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The parking brake can be set and released manually.
Pull the parking brake switch to
set the parking brake
The parking brake indicator light
and parking brake lamp will turn
on.
Pull and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.
Push the parking brake switch
to release the parking brake
Operate the parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light and parking brake
lamp turn off.
Automatic release operation:
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal. Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light and parking brake lamp turn off. ( P. 2 5 6 )
If the parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp flashes,
operate the switch again. ( P. 697)
Manual mode
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2594-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■Parking brake operation
● When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart
entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry &
start system), the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake
switch.
● When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart
entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry &
start system), automatic mode (automatic brake setting and releasing) is not
available.
■ Automatic release function
The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
The parking brake will be released automatically under the following condi-
tions:
● The driver’s door is closed.
● The driver's seatbelt is fastened.
● Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.
● The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-
nated.
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the park-
ing brake.
■ If “EPB frequently operated wait a minute” is displayed on the multi-
information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain
from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1
minute.
■ If “EPB activation incomplete” or “EPB unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after
operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliabl e repairer immediately.
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

2604-2. Driving procedures
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■ Parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp
● Depending on the engine switch position/mode, the parking brake indicator
light and parking brake lamp will turn on and stay on as described below:
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
In the “ON” position: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in the “ON” position: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
● When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light and parking brake lamp will stay on for about 15 sec-
onds. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Changing the mode
Vehicles with a Multidrive:
When changing the automatic mode on/off, the message will be shown on the
multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
When the automatic mode is off, Auto P-off indicator light will illuminate.
■ Parking the vehicle
P. 210
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.
“EPB applied” is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■ If the brake system warning light comes on
P. 695
■ Usage in winter time
P. 472

2624-2. Driving procedures
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Brake Hold
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the sys-
tem is holding the brake, the brake
hold operated indicator (yellow)
comes on.
■ Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:
● The driver’s door is not closed.
● The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is
enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will
go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is
holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown
on the multi-information display. The parking brake will then be set automati-
cally.
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift
lever in any position other than P or R (Multidrive), or R (manual
transmission) with the system on and the brake pedal has been
depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake
when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in
any position other than P or N (Multidrive), or N (manual trans-
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Driving
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■ Brake hold function
● If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the
system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automat-
ically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.
● To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress
the brake pedal and press the button again.
● The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a
steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the
brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■ When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding
the brakes
With the brake pedal depressed, release the parking brake by operating the
parking brake switch, making sure that the parking brake indicator light goes
off. ( P. 256)
■ If “Brake hold fault depress brake to deactivate visit your dealer” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
■ Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■ If the brake hold operated indicator flashes
P. 695

2684-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch in . (Illumi-
nate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime running lights are not
designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.
When the light switch is in : All lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch to once and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog lights
(if equipped) turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned off.
When the light switch is in : All lights turn off automatically if the engine
switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch to once and then back to or .
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

3144-5. Using the driving support systems
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■ If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates, and a warning message is
displayed on the multi-information display
The pre-collision system may be tem porarily unavailable or there may be a
malfunction in the system.
● In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will
disappear and the system will beco me operational when normal operating
conditions return:
• When the radar sensor or camera s ensor or the area around either sen-
sor is hot, such as in the sun
• When the radar sensor or camera s ensor or the area around either sen-
sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment
• When the radar sensor or front grille emblem is dirty or covered with
snow, etc.
• When the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged
up or covered with condensation or ice
(Defogging the windshield: P. 562, 569)
• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a
sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor
● If the PCS warning light continues to flash or illuminate, or the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■ If VSC is disabled
● If VSC is disabled (P. 464), 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-COLLISION BRAKE SYSTEM UN AVAILABLE” (monochrome display)
/ “VSC Turned Off Pre-Coll ision Brake System Unavailable.” (color display)
will be displayed on the multi-information display.