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Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Set speed
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed
(above approximately 25 mph
[40 km/h]) and push the lever
down to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator and
set speed will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise co ntrol cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF
switch.
■ If the warning message for the crui se control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Driving
WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too highA buzzer also sounds.
P. 586
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered
with ice A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system cannot be used temporarily due to bad
weather
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the radar cruise control system when it
becomes available again.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key systemA buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the
surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem (if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise control
system (if equipped) Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Depar-
ture Alert with steering control) system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Amber)

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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
●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 tire 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 (if equipped)
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect the drive-train components:
• E-Four (Electric Four wheel drive system)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire (if equipped)
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 po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• EPS
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) • Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Toyota parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Entune Premium Audio with Navigation (if equipped)

649Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 5612-volt battery
precautions ................. 487, 584
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 120
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 156
Power window lock switch .... 151
Power window precautions ......................... 153
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 507
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 422
Child-protectors....................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 458, 461 Aluminum wheels.................. 459
Exterior ................................. 458
Interior................................... 461
Radar sensor ................ 289, 555
Seat belts .............................. 462
Clock ........................................... 96
Coat hooks ............................... 443
Compass .................................. 452
Condenser ................................ 481
Console box ............................. 428
Coolant ..................................... 480 Capacity ................................ 598
Checking ............................... 480
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305 Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 586
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 264
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 252
Cup holders ............................. 429
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 619
Daytime running light system.................................... 203
Deck board ............................... 440
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 417
Rear window ......................... 417
Windshield ............................ 416
Dimension ................................ 594
Dinghy towing.......................... 187
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 252
Energy monitor/consumption screen .................................. 98
Intuitive parking assist .......... 269
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 247
Multi-information display ......... 94
Toyota parking assist monitor
*............................. 269
Warning message................. 544
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 471
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 110
Back door.............................. 113
Door glasses ......................... 151
Door lock....................... 107, 113
Open door warning buzzer ... 127
Open door warning message ............................. 546
Outside rear view mirrors...... 148
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Side doors............................. 107
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 537
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 139
Driving ...................................... 158
Break-in tips .......................... 159
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving in the rain .................. 159
Driving mode select switch ................................. 196
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ...................................... 302
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 305
Driving position memory ........ 139
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 252Function ................................ 252
Warning message ................. 546
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) .... 296
Eco drive mode ........................ 196
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
E-Four ....................................... 297 Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 296
Function ................................ 296
Warning light......................... 536
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 296
Electronic key .......................... 104 Battery-saving function ......... 127
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 579
Replacing the battery............ 506
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 535
If a warning light turns on .............................. 535
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 544
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 581
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 579
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 576
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 578
If you have a flat tire ............. 564
If you lose your keys ............. 105
If you think something is wrong ................................. 534
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 591
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 527
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 528
If your vehicle overheats....... 586
Emergency flashers ................ 526
Energy monitor/consumption screen ...................................... 98
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