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Lane departure alert function display
Displayed when the multi-informatio n display is switched to the
driving assist system information screen.3
Inside of displayed white lines
is whiteInside of displayed white lines
is black
Indicates that the system is recog-
nizing white (yellow) lines. When
the vehicle departs from its lane,
the white line displayed on the
side the vehicle departs from
flashes amber. Indicates that t
he system is not
able to recognize white (yellow)
lines or is temporarily canceled.
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Driving
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■Operation conditions of each function
●Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LDA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius
of more than approximately 492 ft. (150 m).
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( →P. 581)
● Steering control function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-
tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” on of the multi-information display is set
to “On”. ( →P. 99)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS (Pre-Collision System) are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel alert is not displayed. ( →P. 282)
● Vehicle sway warning
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” on of the multi-information display is set
to “On”.( →P. 99)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( →P. 581)
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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions:
● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes
● The RCTA (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
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5948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with iceA buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5
km/h) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system has determined that the
driver does not have their hands on the steering
wheel while the steering control function is on
If the system continues to determine that the
driver does not have his hands on the steering
wheel, comes on and a buzzer also
sounds.
→ Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)
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6298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi-
cles with a compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit
tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a 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 (vehicles with a compact
spare tire)
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, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
1
2
3
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Pre-Collision System
• EPS • Automatic High Beam
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
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6839-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) (→P. 275)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) (→ P. 261)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Steering AssistOnOff—O—
Alert sensitivityStandardHigh—O—
Vehicle sway warningOnOff—O—
Vehicle sway warning
sensitivityStandardLow—O—High
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)OnOff—O—
Alert timing
(Middle)
(Far)—O—
(Near)
123
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717Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors....................... 120
Cleaning ........................... 500, 504Aluminum wheels.................. 501
Exterior ................................. 500
Interior................................... 504
Seat belts .............................. 505
Clock ......................................... 471
Coat hooks ............................... 479
Compass .................................. 494
Condenser ................................ 525
Console box ............................. 461
Conversation mirror ................ 470
Cooling system ........................ 524 Engine overheating ............... 644
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
Cup holders.............................. 463
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 680 DAC (Downhill Assist
Control system).................... 337
Daytime running light system.................................... 236
Deck board ............................... 468
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 438, 444
Rear window ................. 438, 444
Windshield .................... 437, 444
Dimensions .............................. 650
Dinghy towing.......................... 217
Display Drive information .................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 279
Multi-information display .................................. 95
Warning message ................ 591
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 514
Door lock Doors .................................... 115
Smart key system ................. 115
Wireless remote control ........ 116D
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MP3 disc ................................... 369
Multi-information display .......... 95Audio system-linked. ............... 95
Drive information..................... 97
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 285
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 279
Navigation system-linked ...... ................. 95
Settings display....................... 99
Switching the display .............. 96
Warning message ................. 591
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 92
Oil Differential oil ........................ 658
Engine oil .............................. 654
Opener
Back door.............................. 124
Fuel filler door ....................... 252
Glass hatch ........................... 136
Hood ..................................... 516
Outer foot lights....................... 458
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 170 Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 316
Mirror position memory ......... 158
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 438, 444
Outside temperature display .................................... 472
Overheating, Engine................ 644 Panoramic moon roof ............. 180
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation .............................. 180
Panoramic view monitor*
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist)
*
Parking brake........................... 234 Operation .............................. 234
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 594
Parking brake engaged warning light ....................... 582
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 594
Parking lights........................... 235 Light switch ........................... 235
Replacing light bulbs ............ 556
Wattage ................................ 663
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 261 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 262
Pre-collision braking ............. 262
Pre-collision warning ............ 262
Warning light......................... 583
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