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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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WARNING
■Situations unsuitable for LDA system 
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations. 
The system may not operate properly  and lead to an accident, resulting in 
death or serious injury. 
● A spare tire, tire chains, etc., are equipped. 
● Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are 
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.). 
● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road. 
● White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc. 
● Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc., are present due to 
road repair. 
● Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction 
work. 
● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone. 
■ Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by 
mistake 
● Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc., on the surface of the 
lights. 
● Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be 
replaced, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a 
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.). 
● If your windshield needs repairs, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 

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Driving
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WARNING
■When using the rear view monitor system  
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist 
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to visually check all 
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding. 
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in 
death or serious injuries. 
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up. 
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state. 
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle. 
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle 
speed. 
● The instructions given are only guide lines. 
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions , vehicle condition, etc. when park- 
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view 
monitor system.  
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate 
your vehicle before maneuvering into it. 
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases: 
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow 
• When using tire chains 
• When the tailgate is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes. 
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become 
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may 
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visually check 
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceed-
ing. 
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed 
on the screen may change. 
● The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and 
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ 
from the actual distances. 

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■ Operating conditions of emergency brake signal 
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will 
operate: 
● The emergency flashers are off. 
● Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph). 
● The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge 
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation. 
■ Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal 
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations: 
● The emergency flashers are turned on. 
● The brake pedal is released. 
● The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak- 
ing operation.
WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate effectively when 
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as 
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road). 
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads. 
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor- 
mal conditions 
The ABS is not designed to shorten t he vehicle’s stopping distance. Always 
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the 
following situations: 
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads 
● When driving with tire chains 
● When driving over bumps in the road 
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces 

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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera- 
tures. 
• Engine oil 
• Engine coolant 
• Washer fluid 
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery. 
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match 
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. 
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away 
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. 
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, 
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield. 
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu- 
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the 
tires or on the brakes. 
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before 
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man- 
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle 

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and 
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con- 
ditions. 
● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmis- 
sion) or 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being 
released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, 
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi- 
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident. 
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: If the vehicle is parked with- 
out setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift lever cannot be
moved out of P*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any 
other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.  
Chain size is regulated for each tire size. 
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca- 
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing 
chains.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold lati- 
tudes)
Selecting tire chains
Regulations on the use of tire chains 

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■Tire chain installation 
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains: 
● Install and remove tire chains in a safe location. 
● Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires. 
● Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after 
driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile). 
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury. 
● Use tires of the specified size. 
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure. 
● Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec- 
ified for the snow tires being used. 
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels. 
■ Driving with tire chains 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, 
and may cause death or serious injury. 
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being 
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower. 
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes. 
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting 
operations that cause sudden engine braking. 
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con- 
trol is maintained. 
● Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. 

718Alphabetical index
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Tires .......................................... 566 
Chains ................................... 403
Checking ............................... 566
If you have a flat tire.............. 625 
Inflation pressure .......... 569, 689 
Replacing .............................. 625
Rotating tires ......................... 567
Size ....................................... 689
Snow tires ............................. 402
Spare tire .............................. 625
Tools ......................................... 628 
Towing 
Emergency towing ................ 603
Towing hook.......................... 605
Trailer towing ................ 252, 253
Toyota Safety Sense................ 309
Traction control ....................... 387 
Trailer towing ................... 252, 253 
Transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 277
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 282
Manual transmission ............. 284 
TRC (Traction Control) ............ 387 
Trip information ............... 138, 143
Trip meters ............................... 134 
Turn signal lights 
Replacing light 
bulbs................... 588, 594, 596
Turn signal lever ................... 290 
Wattage ................................ 691 
USB memory ............................ 443 
USB port*................................. 417 
Valet key ................................... 152 
Vanity mirror ............................ 522
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 666
Vehicle Stability Control 
(VSC) ...................................... 387 
VSC (Vehicle Stability  
Control) .................................. 387 
Warning buzzers 
Fuel filter ............................... 612
Key reminder ........................ 268
Pre-collision braking ............. 321
Seat belt reminder ................ 614
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