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■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( →P. 558)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommen-
dation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for tow-
ing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed
of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration. No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball
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Driving
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Owner’s Guide”, “Warranty and Services
Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
WARNING
■ Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing
a trailer.
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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 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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• 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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●Screen description
Under vehicle terrain view
selection switch
Switches between front view and
under vehicle terrain view display
each time the switch is selected.
Automatic display mode selec-
tion switch
→P. 299
Tilt meter/slip display
Displays the vehicle’s estimated
degree of incline or indicates a tire
slippage. ( →P. 305)
Vehicle width lines (blue)
Indicate the width of the vehicle
including the outside rear view mir-
ror.
1.5 ft. (0.5 m) distance guide
line (red)
3 ft. (1 m) distance guide line
(blue) 6 ft. (2 m) distance guide line
(blue)
Items to indicate the esti-
mated distance from the front end
of the vehicle.
Front tire course line (yellow)
Indicates the estimated course of
the front tires according to steer-
ing wheel position.
Forward movement guide line
(blue)
Indicates the estimated tire
course of the tightest possible
turn.
Front tire contact line (blue)
Rear tire contact line (blue)
Items and indicate esti-
mated tire positions on the image.
Rear tire course line (yellow)
Indicates the estimated course of
the rear tires.
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●Slip display
When tire slippage is
detected, the tilt meter dis-
play area is automatically
switched to the slip display.
Tire display
Indicates the position of freely
spinning tires in yellow if the
tire spins. (During Crawl Con-
trol is operating, all of the
tires are indicated in yellow.)
Pop-up display of the intuitive parking assist
Displayed if an obstacle is detected while the intuitive parking assist
is turned on.
Pop-up display of the RCTA
Displayed if a vehicle approaching from right or left rear of the vehicle
is detected while the RCTA is turned on.
■Front view & dual side view display
The screen can be displayed when the shift lever is in P, D or N.
■ Front view rotating display function
●The vehicle inclination displayed on the screen may differ from the actual
state.
● When the rotated screen is displayed, the corners of the front bumper may
not be seen on the screen.
■ Tilt meter display
●The display indicates the incline of the vehicle in degrees shown by the
movement of the pointer and the rotation of the vehicle image.
● The color of the degree markers of incline to the front, rear, left and right
changes according to the current incline of the vehicle.
● After the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the degree of
incline is not displayed until such information is determined.
● The degree of incline showed on the tilt meter is only an approximate indica-
tion, and may differ from the degree of incline measured using other equip-
ment.
■ Tilt meter/slip display
When the intuitive parking assist or RCTA detects an obstacle or another
vehicle, a warning message pops up in the tilt meter/slip display area.
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Driving
■Under vehicle terrain view & dual side view
Lines indicating current vehicle and tire position are displayed in a
composite view on an image taken approximately 10 ft. (3 m)
behind the current vehicle position and assists the driver to check
conditions underneath t he vehicle or determine the position of the
front tires.
Current vehicle position
Image displayed in the under vehicle terrain view (image taken
approximately 10 ft. (3 m) behind the current vehicle position)
Vehicle position at the time t he image was taken (approximately
10 ft. (3 m) behind the current vehicle position)
● Displaying the under vehicle terrain view
While the front view is displayed, stop the vehicle completely,
and then press .
Pressing again returns the screen to the front view dis-
play.
● Screen description
Tire position indicator lines
(black)
Indicates the estimated posi-
tion of the front tires.
Vehicle position indicator
lines (blue)
Indicates the estimated posi-
tion of the vehicle.
Icon (flashing)
Indicates that the under vehicle terrain view display is of an image
taken in the past.
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Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in an
unexpected accident. Also, when driving, make sure to directly con-
firm the safety of your surroundings and the area to the rear of the
vehicle.
When using the Multi-terrain Monitor
WARNING
■ Conditions under which the Multi-terrain Monitor should not be used
Do not use the Multi-terrain Monitor in the following situations. The system
may not operate properly, resulting in an unexpected accident.
● When driving on an icy, snow-covered or otherwise slippery road surface
● When using tire chains or a spare tire
● When either front door or the back door is not completely closed
● When driving on an uneven road, such as a hill
● When tires or suspension parts other than those specified are equipped
When the tires are replaced, the position indicated by the guide lines dis-
played on the screen may differ.
■ Guide lines
The tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines may differ
from actual vehicle positions depending on the number of passengers,
cargo weight, road grade, road surface conditions, brightness of the sur-
rounding environment, etc. Always drive the vehicle while confirming the
safety of your surroundings.