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2974-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan and 
Morocco) 
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position 
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry 
& start system) and the driver’s door is opened. 
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi- 
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to  or  once 
and then back to   or  .
Models for model code destination W*, Kazakhstan and Morocco 
When the light switch is in   or  : 
The headlights and front fog lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehi- 
cles with smart entry & start system). 
When the light switch is in AUTO: 
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position 
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry 
& start system). 
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi- 
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to  or   once 
and then back to   or  .
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P.  11 ) 
■ Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the 
key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. 
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is 
opened while the lights are turned on.  
         
        
        
     
        
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2984-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■ Battery-saving function
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan and 
Morocco) 
In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the head- 
lights and/or tail lights are on when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” 
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with
smart entry & start system), the battery-saving function will operate and auto- 
matically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes.
Models for model code destination W*, Kazakhstan and Morocco 
In order to prevent the battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the light 
switch is in   or   position when the engine switch is turned to the 
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system), the battery-saving function will operate and
automatically turn off all the lights after approximately 20 minutes. 
When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is can- 
celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20 
minutes after the battery-saving function has been reactivated: 
● When the headlight switch is operated 
● When a door is closed once and then opened
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P.  11 ) 
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped) 
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number 
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the 
headlights do not interfere with other road users.  
■ Customization 
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.  
(Customizable features:  P. 695)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge 
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not 
running. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3034-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically 
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts. 
If the headlights are on, the 
headlight cleaners will operate
once. 
And then, the headlight cleaners 
will operate every five times you
pull the lever. (if equipped)
■ The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when 
The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start 
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays 
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the 
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid 
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes 
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This 
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry 
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield. 
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty 
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over- 
heat. 
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked 
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3044-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the 
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off 
(vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types 
 P. 692 
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine) 
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that 
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: 
Before refueling the vehicle 
         
        
        
     
        
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3244-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■When to disable the pre-collision system 
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop- 
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury: 
● When the vehicle is being towed 
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle 
● When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of 
transportation 
● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires 
are allowed to rotate freely 
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna- 
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer 
● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to 
an accident or other reasons 
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi- 
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning 
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road 
● When the tires are not properly inflated 
● When the tires are very worn 
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed 
● When tire chains are installed 
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used 
● If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or cam- 
era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle 
         
        
        
     
        
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3254-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■Disabling the pre-collision system 
Press the PCS switch for 3 sec- 
onds or more.
The PCS warning light will turn 
on and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information 
display. 
To enable the system, press the 
PCS switch again. 
The system is enabled each time the engine switch is turned to the “ON” 
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
■Changing the pre-collision warning timing 
Press the PCS switch to display 
the current warning timing on 
the multi-information display. 
Each time the PCS switch is 
pressed with the warning timing 
displayed, the warning timing 
will change as follows.
The operation timing setting is 
retained when the engine switch 
is turned to the “LOCK” position 
(vehicles without smart entry &
start system) or off (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system).
Far
The warning will begin to oper- 
ate earlier than with the default
timing.
Middle
This is the default setting.
Near
The warning will begin to operate later than with the default timing.
Changing settings of the pre-collision system 
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3314-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a 
sandstorm 
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead 
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud- 
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel 
• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming
traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor 
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at 
night or in a tunnel
• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain 
amount of time 
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/
right turn 
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve 
• If your vehicle is skidding 
• If the wheels are misaligned 
• If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor
• The vehicle is wobbling. 
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds. 
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned 
● In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be 
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly: 
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when 
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet 
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively 
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur- 
face 
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or 
lowered 
         
        
        
     
        
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3374-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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Press the LDA switch to turn the 
LDA system on.
The LDA indicator illuminates. 
Press the LDA switch again to turn 
the LDA system off. 
When the LDA system is turned on 
or off, operation of the LDA system
continues in the same condition 
the next time the engine is started.
LDA indicator 
The illumination condition of the 
indicator informs the driver of 
the system operation status.
Vehicles with multi-informa- 
tion display type A 
Illuminated in green: 
LDA system is operating. 
Illuminated in green with the 
lane departure alert function 
display on: 
Lane departure alert function is 
operating.
Vehicles with multi-information display type B 
Illuminated in green: 
LDA system is operating. 
Flashing in yellow: 
Lane departure alert function is operating.
Turning LDA system on
Indications on multi-information display 
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