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Driving mode select
■Changing the driving mode
To select the drive mode, perform operations on the multi-information
display.
Press “ ” or “” of the meter control switches and select .
Press “ ” or “” of the meter control switches, and select “Drive
Mode”.
Press “ ” or “” of the meter control switches, and select drive
mode.
: If equipped
In response to driving conditions, one of 3 drive modes can be
selected.
Select the drive mode
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■Driving modes
● “NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel economy, quietness, and
dynamic performance. Suitable for city driving.
● “SPORT” mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode also changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves.
When sport mode is selected, the “SPORT” indicator will illuminate
on the multi-information display.
● “ECO” mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly manner and
improve fuel economy through moderate throttle characteristics
and by controlling the operation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling).
When Eco mode is selected, the “ECO MODE” indicator will illumi-
nate on the multi-information display.
While the air conditioning is being used, the system automatically
switches to air conditioning eco mode ( P. 573), allowing for driving
that leads to even better fuel economy.
■ When canceling “ECO” mode/ “SPORT” mode
● Select the drive mode again. Also, “SPORT” mode will be canceled auto-
matically when the engine switch is turned off.
● However, “NORMAL” mode and “ECO” mode will not be canceled automati-
cally until another drive mode is selected, even if the engine switch is turned
off.
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Speed limiter
A desired maximum speed can be set using the cruise control switch.
The speed limiter prevents vehicle speed from exceeding the set
speed.
Vehicles with monochrome display
Indicator
Speed limiter switch
Set speed
Vehicles with color display
Indicator
Speed limiter switch
Set speed
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Press the switch to activate the
speed limiter.
Press the switch once more to
deactivate the speed limiter.
*1: Vehicles with monochrome display
*2: Vehicles with color display
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and push the lever
down to set the desired maximum speed.
If the lever is pushed down while the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h
(20 mph), the set speed will be 30 km/h (20 mph).
Setting the vehicle speed
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Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set speed
can be made by lightly pushing the
lever up or down and releasing it.
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to can-
cel the speed limiter.
Resume
To resume use of the speed limiter,
push the lever up.
Adjusting the set speed
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Canceling and resuming the speed limiter
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■Exceeding the set speed
In the following situations, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed and dis-
play characters will be highlighted:
■ Automatic speed limiter cancelation
The speed limiter is automatically canceled in any of the following situations:
● Cruise control is activated.
● When the VSC system and/or TRC system is turned off by pressing the
VSC off switch.
■ If the “Check speed limiter system” is displayed on the multi-information
display
Stop in a safe place, turn the engine switch off and back on again, and then
set the speed limiter. If the speed limiter cannot be set, the system may be
malfunctioning. Even though the vehicle can be driven normally, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● When fully depressing the accelerator
pedal
● When driving down a slope (a buzzer
also sounds)
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake
Keep the speed limiter button off when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for speed limiter
Do not use speed limiter in either of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
● When towing a trailer or emergency towing
NOTICE
When a warning is issued using the meter display and buzzer after exceed-
ing the set speed limit on a steep decline, depress the brake pedal to decel-
erate.
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
● The RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert) function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
BSM function:
When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors
or approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot, the outside rear view
mirror indicator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever
is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator
will flash.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle
is detected, both outside rear view mirror indicators will flash.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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