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Driving
Pressing the button changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-
lows:Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
set automatically to long mode
when the power switch is turned to
ON mode.
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be
displayed.
Select a distance from the table bel ow. Note that the distances shown
correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.
When the vehicle is stopped by system control, the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance will be about 16 ft. (5 m) to 23 ft. (7 m) regardless of the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance setting.
Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle di stance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)
Preceding
vehicle mark1
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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode)
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle distance
LongApproximately 160 ft. (50 m)
MediumApproximately 130 ft. (40 m)
ShortApproximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main-
tain a set speed without controllin g the vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
does not function co rrectly due to a dirty radar sensor, etc.
With the cruise control off,
press and hold the “ON-OFF”
button for 1.5 seconds or more.
Immediately after the “ON-OFF”
button is pressed, the radar cruise
control indicator will come on.
Afterwards, it switches to the cruise
control indicator.
Switching to constant speed con-
trol mode is only possible when
operating the lever with the cruise
control off.
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to
the desired vehicle speed
(above approximately 30 mph
[50 km/h]) and push the lever
down to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: →P. 304
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: →P. 306
Selecting constant speed control mode
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Cruise control∗
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Use the cruise control on freeways and highways.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Set speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come
on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
∗: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift position is in D.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated by operating accelerator pedal. After accel-
erating, 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 cancelation of cruise control
Cruise control is automatically canceled in any of the following situati\
ons.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the set speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40km/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.
● Intelligent Clearance Sonar is operated. (if equipped)
■ If “Check Cruise Control System Visi t Your Dealer” is displayed 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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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.
● Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclers, etc.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On sharp inclines or declines
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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Audio system
Audio system∗
“AUDIO” button
Display the “Select Audio Source” screen or audio top screen.
(→ P. 432)
“SETUP” button
Press this button to customize the function settings. ( →P. 426)
“CAR” button
Press this button to access the vehicle information. ( →P. 153)
button
Press this button to access the Bluetooth
® hands-free system.
( → P. 468)
∗: If equipped
Operations such as listening to audio, using the hands-free
phone, confirming vehicle inform ation and changing audio sys-
tem settings are started by using the following buttons.
Audio system operation buttons
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Audio system
■When using the touch screen
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be
operating slightly slower than normal.
● The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses. Change your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display
Settings” screen ( →P. 430) or remove your sunglasses.
● Flick operations may not be performed smoothly in high altitudes.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the touch screen
● To prevent damaging the screen, lightly touch the screen buttons with your
finger.
● Do not use objects other than your finger to touch the screen.
● Wipe off fingerprints using a glass cleaning cloth. Do not use chemical
cleaners to clean the screen, as they may damage the touch screen.

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Basic audio operations
Press this button to eject a disc.
Insert a disc into the disc slot.
Press to mute/unmute or pause/resume the current operation.
Press the “>” or “<” button to seek up or down for a radio station, or
to access a desired track or file.
Turn this knob to select radio station bands, tracks and files. Also
the knob can be used to select items in the list display.
: Select to pause music.
: Select to resume playing music.
Press this knob to turn the audio system on and off, and turn it to
adjust the volume.
Basic audio operations and functi ons common to each mode are
explained in this section.
Operating the audio system
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