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For safety and security
Engine immobilizer system
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key
system 
The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the  key  has  been  removed  from
the  engine  switch  to  indicate  that
the system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  registered  key  has  been
inserted  into  the  engine  switch  to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system 
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the  system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing   after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned  to  ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  the
system has been canceled.
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  vehicle  theft  but  does  not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts. 

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832. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning  lights  inform  the  driver  of malfunctions  in  the  indicated  vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning 
light ( P. 545)
*1Electric power steering 
system warning light 
(P. 546)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning 
light ( P. 545)
*1, 2, 3
Pre-collision system 
warning light ( P. 546)
*1, 2Charging system 
warning light (P. 545)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 546)
*1, 2Low engine oil pressure 
warning light
 (P. 545)
*2Open door warning light 
( P. 547)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp ( P. 545) Low fuel level warning 
light (
P. 547)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp ( P. 545) Seat belt reminder light 
(
P. 547)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 546)*1Master warning light 
(P. 547)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 546)
*1
Tire pressure warning 
light ( P. 547)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 546)
*2
Third seat warning light 
(P. 547) 

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2. Instrument cluster
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
●The vehicle is set to power mode. ( P. 234)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
During  Eco-friendly  acceleration  (Eco
driving),  Eco  Driving  Indicator  Light  will
turn  on.  When  the  acceleration  pedal  is
depressed  excessively,  or  when  the  vehi-
cle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate
in the following conditions:
●
The  shift  lever  is  in  anything  other  than
D.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should  a  safety  system  light  such  as  the  ABS  and  SRS  warning  lights  not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs. 
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Driving
●Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may over-
heat  on  hot  days  (at  temperatures  over  85°F  [30°C])  when  driving
up a long or steep grade. If the Engine coolant temperature gauge
overheating, immediately turn off th e air conditioning (if in use), pull
your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. ( P. 594)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels  when  parking.  Apply  the  pa rking  brake  firmly,  and  put  the
transmission  in  P.  Avoid  parking  on  a  slope,  but  if  unavoidable,  do
so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel  blocks  under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.
When  the  wheel  blocks  are  in  pl ace,  release  the  brakes  slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release  the  parking  brake  and  brake  pedal,  and  slowly  pull  or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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2754-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■Before using dynamic radar cruise control
Do not overly rely on vehicle-to-vehicle distance control.
Be  aware  of  the  set  speed.  If  automatic  deceleration/acceleration  is  not
appropriate, adjust the vehicle speed, as well as the distance between your
vehicle and vehicles ahead by applying the brakes, etc.
■ Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Assisting the driver to measure following distance 
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  is  only  intended  to  help  the  driver  in
determining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a
designated  vehicle  travelling  ahead.  It  is  not  a  mechanism  that  allows
careless  or  inattentive  driving,  and  it  is  not  a  system  that  can  assist  the
driver in low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close
attention to the vehicle’s surroundings.
● Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance 
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  determines  whether  the  following  dis-
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle travelling
ahead  is  appropriate  or  not.  It  is  not  capable  of  making  any  other  type  of
judgement.  Therefore,  it  is  absolutely  necessary  for  the  driver  to  remain
vigilant  and to determine whether or not there is a  possibility  of danger  in
any given situation.
● Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle 
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  has  no   capability  to  prevent  or  avoid  a
collision  with  a  vehicle  travelling  ahead.  Therefore,  if  there  is  ever  any
danger,  the  driver  must  take  immediate  and  direct  control  of  the  vehicle
and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
■ To avoid inadvertent cr uise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use. 

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Driving
●The  shape  of  the  obstacle  may  prevent  the  sensor  from  detecting  it.  Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall  obstacles  with  upper  sections  projecting  outwards  in  the  direction  of
your vehicle
● The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on  the shape  of the  obstacle  and other  factors,  the detection
distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.
• There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and display. Even at slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will come within the
sensor’s  detection  areas  before  the  display  is  shown  and  the  beep
sounds.
• Thin  posts  or  objects  lower  than  the  sensor  may  not  be  detected  when
approached, even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air flow noise of the air conditioning system.
■ If the display flashes and a message is displayed
P. 556
■ Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
WARNING
■When using the Intuitive parking assist-sensor
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  driven  safely
and possibly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
● The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving
forward  or  reversing,  check  the  areas  surrounding  the  vehicle  (especially
the  sides  of  the  vehicle)  for  safety,  and  drive  slowly,  using  the  brake  to
control the vehicle’s speed.
● Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas. 

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps  the  driver  to  control  skidding  when  swerving  suddenly  or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps  to  maintain  drive  power  and  prevent  the  drive  wheels  from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on
an incline or slippery slope
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to redu ce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel
◆Active Torque Control 4WD (AWD models only)
Automatically  switches  from  front-wheel  drive  to  AWD  (All-Wheel
Drive)  according  to  driving  condit ions,  helping  to  ensure  reliable
handling and stability. Examples of  conditions where the system will
switch  to  AWD  are  when  cornering,  going  uphill,  starting  off  or
accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow or
rain etc.
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
◆VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integr ated Management) (if equipped)
Provides  integrated  control  of  the  ABS,  brake  assist,  TRAC,  VSC,
hill-start assist cont rol, and EPS systems 
Helps  to  maintain  vehicle  stabilit y  when  swerving  on  slippery  road
surfaces by controlling the brakes and engine output
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
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The  slip  indicator  light  will  flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems are
operating.
If  the  vehicle  gets  stuck  in  mud,  dirt  or  snow,  the  TRAC  system  may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing   to turn the
system  off  may  make  it  easier  for  you  to  rock  the  vehicle  in  order  to
free it.
To  turn  the  TRAC  system  off,
quickly press and release  .
The  “Traction  Control  OFF”/“TRAC
OFF”  will  be  shown  on  the  multi-
information display.
Press   again to turn the system
back on.
When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating
Disabling TRAC system