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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing to
turn the system off may make it eas ier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
Vehicles without multi-information display
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release .
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light will
come on.
Press again to turn the system
back on.
Vehicles with multi-information display
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release .
The message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Press
again to turn the system back
on.
Disabling the TRAC system
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■Turning off both TRAC/VSC systems
To turn the TRAC/VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3 sec-
onds while the vehicle is stopped.
Vehicles without multi-information display
The “TRAC OFF” and VSC OFF in dicator lights will come on.
Vehicles with multi-information display
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the message will be shown on
the multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assist and pre- collision braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on
and the message will be shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 493)
■ When the “TRAC OFF” indicator co mes on/message is displayed on the
multi-information display showing that TRAC has been disabled even if
the VSC OFF switch has not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems
Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are oper-
ating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
● Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
● A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
● The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
● The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ ECB operating sound
ECB operating sound may be heard in the following cases, but it does not
indicate that a malfunction has occurred.
●Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is operated.
● Motor sound of the brake system heard from the front part of the vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
● Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when 1 or 2 minutes
passed after the stop of the hybrid system.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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PCS (Pre-Collision System)
◆Pre-collision warning
When a high possibility of a frontal
collision is detected, a buzzer
sounds and a message is shown
on the multi-information display to
urge the driver to take evasive
action.
◆Pre-collision brake assist
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system applies
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is
depressed.
◆Pre-collision braking
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system warns the
driver using a warning display and buzzer. If the system determines that a
collision is unavoidable, the brakes are automatically applied to reduce the
collision speed.
: If equipped
When the radar sensor detects pos sibility of a frontal collision,
brakes are automatically engaged to lessen impact as well as
vehicle damage.
The alert timing for the pre-co llision system can be changed or
turned ON/OFF, as necessary, by operating the switch. ( P. 256)
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■Changing the alert timing of the pre-collision system
Each time the PCS switch is
pressed, the response to the
distance changes as follows.
Far
Middle
*
Near
*: Default setting
■
Turning off the pre-collision system
Press the PCS switch for 3 sec-
onds or more seconds.
The PCS warning light turns on
and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.
To turn on the system, press the
PCS switch again. The system
is set to ON each time the power
switch is turned to ON mode.
Changing the pre-collision system
1
2
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■Situations in which the pre-collis ion system does not function properly
The system may not function effectively in situations such as the following:
● On roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
● If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle, such as at an intersec-
tion
● If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle, such as when overtaking
● In inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or sand storms
● When your vehicle is skidding with the VSC system off
● When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
● When the radar sensor moves off position due to its surrounding area being
subjected to a strong impact
● Due to greatly turning the steering wheel when an obstacle suddenly
appears ahead
● When only part of your vehicle’s front end collides with or contacts, a vehicle
or object in a frontal collision
■ Automatic cancelation of the pre-collision system
When a malfunction occurs due to sensor contamination, etc. that results in
the sensors being unable to detect obstacles, the pre-collision system will be
automatically disabled. In this case, the system will not activate even if there
is a collision possibility.
■ When there is a malfunction in the system, or if the system is tempo-
rarily unusable
The PCS warning light flashes and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and follow the instructions. ( P. 492, 506)
■ Certification for th e pre-collision system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada
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5-1. Basic OperationsAudio system types .......... 272
Audio system .................... 273
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 276
AUX Port/USB Port .......... 277
Basic audio operations ..... 278
5-2. Setup Setup menu ...................... 280
General settings ............... 281
Audio settings ................... 283
Display settings ................ 284
Voice settings ................... 286
5-3. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source............................. 287
List screen operation ........ 288
Optimal use of the audio system ............................ 290
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ................ 291
5Audio system
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5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation.......... 293
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod .......... 299
Listening to a USB memory device ............... 304
Using the AUX .................. 309
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use wireless
communication ............... 310
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 313
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time.... 314
Registering a Bluetooth
® device ........... 315
Connecting a Bluetooth
® device ........... 317
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details.................. 319
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings............... 320 5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio .............................. 321
5-9. Bluetooth
® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 323
Making a call .................... 326
Receiving a call ................ 329
Speaking on the phone .... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ........... 333
Using the steering wheel switches.......................... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 338
Contact/Call History Settings .......................... 339
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ........... 348
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®........................ 352
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system ............................ 358
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Audio system
“AUDIO” button
Display the “Select Audio Source” screen or audio top screen.
( P. 287)
“SETUP” button
Press this button to customize the function settings. ( P. 280)
“CAR” button
Press this button to access the vehicle information. ( P. 108)
button
Press this button to access the Bluetooth
® hands-free system.
( P. 323)
: 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
1
2
3
4