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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
NOTICE
■Sliding door
■ To prevent damage to your vehicle
●Vehicles with the power sliding door: 
• Do not apply excessive force when the sliding door is operating.
• Do not place your hand or foot near door hinges or rollers when the slid-
ing door is operating.
• Avoid  forcibly  opening  the  left  side  sliding  door  fully  when  the  fuel  filler door is opened. Otherwise, the fuel filler door may be damaged.
• Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the front edge of the power sliding door) with a knife or other sharp object.
● Make sure there is nothing in the doorway before closing.
● Do not close the sliding door by applying the brakes. Doing so could cause
the sliding door to be damaged.
Make  sure  magazines  are  not  bent  or
protruding  from  the  sliding  door  pockets.
Do not insert anything too big so that the
shape  of  the  sliding  door  pockets  is  dis-
torted.  Such  objects  may  obstruct  the
opening/closing  of  the  sliding  doors,
damage  the  sliding  door  pockets  or  the
vehicle  body,  and  may  result  in  a  mal-
function. 

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2454-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
●Bulb type: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime
driving,  the  daytime  running  lights  turn  on  automatically  whenever  the
engine is started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch
off  or  in  the  “AUTO”  position.  (illuminate  dimmer  than  the  headlights)  Day-
time running lights are not designed for use at night. 
For  the  U.S.A.:  Daytime  running  lights  can  be  turned  off  by  operating  the
headlight switch.
LED type: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime
driving,  the  daytime  running  lights  turn  on  automatically  whenever  the
engine  is  started  and  the  parking  brake  is  released  with  the  headlight
switch off. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
For  the  U.S.A.:  Daytime  running  lights  can  be  turned  off  by  operating  the
headlight switch.
● Compared  to  turning  on  the  headlights,  the  daytime  running  light  system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that  blocks  the  sensor  is  affixed  to  the
windshield.
Doing  so  interferes  with  the  sensor
detecting  the  level  of  ambient  light  and
may  cause  the  automatic  headlight  sys-
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Pulling  the  lever  toward  you
cancels the cruise control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied.
Pushing  the  lever  up  resumes
the  cruise  control  and  returns
vehicle speed to the set speed.
Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately
25 mph (40 km/h).
This mode employs a radar sensor  to detect the presence of vehicles
up  to  approximately  400  ft.  (120  m)  ahead,  determines  the  current
vehicle-to-vehicle following distance,  and operates to maintain a suit-
able following distance fr om the vehicle ahead. 
Note  that  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  will  close  in  when  traveling  on  long
downhill slopes. 
Example of constant speed cruising 
When there are no vehicles ahead
The  vehicle  travels  at  the  speed  set  by  the  driver.  The  desired  vehicle-to-
vehicle  distance  can  also  be  set  by  operating  the  vehicle-to-vehicle  dis-
tance control. 
Canceling and resuming the speed control
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Driving in vehicle-to-vehicl e distance control mode 
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2774-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■When the sensor may not be correct ly detecting the vehicle ahead
In  the  case  of  the  following  and  depending  on  the  conditions,  operate  the
brake  pedal  when  deceleration  of  the  system  is  insufficient  or  operate  the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As  the  sensor  may  not  be  able  to  correctly  detect  these  types  of  vehicles,
the  approach  warning  ( P.  271)  may  not  be  activated,  which  may  lead  to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
● When  water  or  snow  thrown  up  by  the  surrounding  vehicles  hinders  the
detecting of the sensor
●When  your  vehicle  is  pointing  upwards
(caused by a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, etc.)
● Preceding  vehicle  has  an  extremely
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WARNING
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake pedal (or acceler-
ator pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.
As  the  sensor  may  not  be  able  to  correctly  detect  vehicles  ahead,  the  sys-
tem may not operate properly.
●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
■ Handling the radar sensor
Observe  the  following  to  ensure  the  cruise  control  system  can  function
effectively: 
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not detect correctly and could result in an
accident.
●Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times. 
Clean  the  sensor  and  grille  cover  with  a  soft  cloth  so  you  do  not  mark  or
damage them.
● Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact. 
If  the  sensor  moves  even  slightly  off  position,  the  system  may  not  work
normally  or  malfunction.  If  the  sensor   or  surrounding  area  is  subject  to  a
strong  impact,  always  have  the  area  inspected  and  adjusted  by  a  Toyota
dealer.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do  not  attach  accessories  or  stickers  to  the  sensor,  grille  cover  or  sur-
rounding area.
● Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.
● If the sensor needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
●When  the  road  curves  or  when  the
lanes are narrow
● When  steering  wheel  operation  or  your
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■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when
●The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
● Front corner sensors:
• The shift lever is not in P.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or less.
● Rear corner and rear center sensors:
The shift lever is in R.
■ Intuitive parking assist display
When  an  obstacle  is  detected  while  the  rear  view  monitor  system  is  in  use,
the warning indicator will appear in the upper corner of the screen even if the
display setting has been set to off.
■ Sensor detection information
●The  sensor’s  detection  areas  are  limited  to  the  areas  around  the  vehicle’s
bumper.
● Certain  vehicle  conditions  and  the  surrounding  environment  may  affect  the
ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where
this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve
this problem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.) 
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an
abnormal display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass
• The  vicinity  of  the  vehicle  is  noisy  due  to  vehicle  horns,  motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultra-
sonic waves.
• There  is  another  vehicle  equipped  with  parking  assist  sensors  in  the
vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.
In  addition  to  the  examples  above,  there  are  instances  in  which,  because  of
their  shapes,  signs  and  other  objects  may  be  judged  by  the  sensor  to  be
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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.
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PCS (Pre-Collision System)
◆Pre-collision warning
When  a  high  possibility  of  a
frontal  collision  is  detected,  the
pre-collision  system  warning
light  flashes,  a  buzzer  sounds
and a message is shown on the
multi-information  display  to
urge  the  driver  to  take  evasive
action.
◆Pre-collision seat belts (front seat belts only)
If the pre-collision sensor detects  that a collision is unavoidable, the
pre-collision  system  will  retract  the  seat  belt  before  the  collision
occurs.  The  same  will  happen  if  the  driver  makes  an  emergency
braking or loses control of the vehicle. ( P.   3 1 )
However,  when  the  VSC  system  is  disabled,  the  system  will  not
operate in the event of skidding.
◆Pre-collision brake assist
When  there  is  a  high  po ssibility  of  a  frontal  collision,  the  system
applies  greater  braking  force  in  relation  to  how  strongly  the  brake
pedal is depressed.
The system may not warn the driver using a warning light, warning
display  and  buzzer  when  the  system  detects  and  judges  braking
operations.
: If equipped
When the radar sensor detects pos sibility of a frontal collision,
the pre-collision system such as the brakes and seat belts are
automatically engaged to lessen impact as well as vehicle dam-
age.