2017 TOYOTA PRIUS steering

PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)
3734-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
When a level beep is emit-
ted and the stop display
(→ P. 361) is shown on the
display, stop the vehicle.
Change the shift position to D.
Assume an ordinary driving postu re, rest your hands lightly on
the steering wheel without applying any force, directly confirm
the safety of the area to the front and around the vehicle and
slowly proceed forward while adjus ting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.
When a level beep is emitted and the stop display ( →P. 361) is
shown on the display, stop the vehicle.
Change the shift position to R.
Assume an ordinary posture for backing up, rest your hands
lightly on the steering wheel wi thout applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
and slowly back up while adjusti ng your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.
Depending on the condition of the parking space, steps to may
need to be repeated.
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)
4-5. Using the driving support systems
■Function summary
When departing from a parallel parking position, select the direction
you would like to depart in, and steering wheel operation assist con-
trol will be provided to guide the vehicle to a position from which
you can take off.
With the shift position in P,
press the S-APGS switch,
select exit parallel parking
assist mode, and then oper-
ate the turn signal lever to
select the desired departure
direction.
Steering wheel auto opera-
tion starts when the shift
position is changed accord-
ing to guidance provided by
the system.
A sound is issued and a dis-
play is shown to notify you
when the vehicle reaches a
position from which you can
take off.
Depending on the condition of the parking space, guidance to starting
points for moving forward and backing up, as well as the steering wheel
auto operation, are repeated any time multi-turn maneuvering is neces-
sary from the time the steering wheel auto operation begins in step
up until the vehicle reaches a position from which it can take off.
How to depart from a parallel pa rking position (exit parallel park-
ing assist mode)
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)
3774-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Using the exit parallel park ing assist mode to depart
With the shift position in P, press the S-APGS switch and check
that the display on the multi-information display switches to “Exit
Parallel Parking”.
Operate the turn signal lever ( →P. 240) to select whether you
would like to depart to the left or right.
If there are any obstacles in the direction the vehicle is departing in, the
system determines that it is not possible to depart, and assist control is
stopped.
When the shift position is changed to R (or D) according to the
advice display on the screen ( →P. 361), a high-pitched beep is
emitted and assist control will start.
Step and onward is for cases in which the advice display shows “Shift
to [R]” after operating the turn signal lever to select a departure direc-
tion.
● When the steering wheel auto operation starts, the steering
wheel auto operation display ( →P. 361) and assistance level
indicator ( →P. 361) will be shown in the display area.
● To stop assist control, press the S-APGS switch.
Assume an ordinary posture for backing up, rest your hands
lightly on the steering wheel wi thout applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
and slowly back up while adjusti ng your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.
● When backing up too quickly, a sharp beeping sound is emit-
ted and assist control is stopped. ( →P. 362)
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
When a level beep is emit-
ted and the stop display
(→ P. 361) is shown on the
display, stop the vehicle.
Change the shift position to D.
Assume an ordinary driving postu re, rest your hands lightly on
the steering wheel without applying any force, directly confirm
the safety of the area to the front and around the vehicle and
slowly proceed forward while adjus ting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.
● When departure cannot be accomplished on the first try and
multi-turn maneuvering is necessary, proceed to step .
● When multi-turn maneuvering is not necessary, proceed to
step ( →P. 381).5
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)
3794-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
When a level beep is emit-
ted and the stop display
(→ P. 361) is shown on the
display, stop the vehicle.
Change the shift position to R.
Assume an ordinary posture for backing up, rest your hands
lightly on the steering wheel wi thout applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
and slowly back up while adjusti ng your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.
Depending on the condition of the parking space, steps to may
need to be repeated.
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)
4-5. Using the driving support systems
When a level beep is emit-
ted and the stop display
(→ P. 361) is shown on the
display, stop the vehicle.
Change the shift position to D.
Assume an ordinary driving postu re, rest your hands lightly on
the steering wheel without applying any force, directly confirm
the safety of the area to the front and around the vehicle and
slowly proceed forward while adjus ting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.11
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B54U_(U)
3814-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
When the vehicle has nearly
reached the take-off point, a
high-pitched beep is emitted
and assist control finishes.
From there, grasp the steer-
ing wheel and proceed for-
ward.
■Exit parallel parking assist mode
●During assist control, if the driver determines that they are at a position
where take-off is possible and operates the steering wheel, assist control is
stopped at that position.
● Assist control cannot be used if there are no parked vehicles ahead, or if the
gap between the front of your vehicle and the vehicle parked ahead is too
large.
● When using the exit parallel parking assist mode, the assist mode may be
not be able to operate depending on the surrounding environment.
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NOTICE
●The detection range of the sensors ( →P. 337) is limited. Directly confirm
the safety of your surroundings, and if there is a possibility of a contact
accident, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.
● It may not be possible to detect objects that are low to the ground. Directly
confirm the safety of your surroundings and, if it seems the vehicle may
make contact with an obstacle, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal.
● When departing for a position from which you can take off, directly confirm
the safety of your surroundings.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
When the Simple Advanced Park ing Guidance System cannot be
operated, or when operation is stopped, canceled, etc., the one of the
following message is displayed on the multi-information display. Take
appropriate action according to the display.
■When it is not possible to operate
Multi-information display messages
MessageSituation•Handling method
The system may be malfunctioning.
→ Turn the power switch off and then start the
hybrid system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer if the message is displayed again.
There may be a system failure.
Power steering equipment is temporarily overheat-
ing.
→Turn the power switch off, wait for a little
while, and then start the hybrid system again.
The hybrid system is not operating.
→Start the hybrid system.
Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the sensor.
→Remove any ice, snow, dirt, etc.
The sensor is frozen.
→Once the sensor thaws, the system will return
to normal.
The 12-volt battery has been removed and rein-
stalled.
→Drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) or higher.
The S-APGS switch is operated when the vehicle
speed exceeds 16 mph (30 km/h).
→Operate the switch when the vehicle speed is
approximately 16 mph (30 km/h) or less.