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2434-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates, and a warning  message is
displayed on the multi-information display
The  pre-collision  system  may  be  temporarily  unavailable  or  there  may  be  a
malfunction in the system.
● In  the  following  situations,  the  warning  light  will  turn  off,  t he  message  will
disappear  and  the  system  will  become  operational  when  normal  op erating
conditions return:
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around eith er sen-
sor is hot, such as in the sun
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around eith er sen-
sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment
• When  the  radar  sensor  or  front  grille  emblem  is  dirty  or  cover ed  with
snow, etc.
• When  the  part  of  the  windshield  in  front  of  the  camera  sensor  is  fogged
up or covered with condensation or ice
(Defogging the windshield:  P. 414, 421)
• If  the  camera  sensor  is  obstructed,  such  as  when  the  hood  is  open  or  a sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor
● If the PCS warning light continues to flash or illuminate, or t he warning mes-
sage does not disappear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have  the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P. 304), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision
braking functions are also disabled.
● The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Coll ision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information  display. 
     
        
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5367-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn  off  the  lights.  Do  not  attempt  to  replace  the  bulb  immedia tely  after
turning off the lights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may  result  in  heat  damage,  fire,  or  water  entering  the  headligh t  unit. This
may damage the lights or cause condensation to build up on the  lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the bulb, bulb base, el ectrical wir-
ing, or subcomponents. 
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury.
■ To prevent damage or fire 
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked. 
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat  damage. 
     
        
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5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that h is or her seat
belt  is  not  fastened.  Once  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  the  “ ON”  or
“START” position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehic le reaches
a  speed  of  12  mph  (20  km/h),  the  buzzer  sounds  once.  If  the  sea t  belt  is
still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10
seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer  will sound in a
different tone for 20 more seconds.
PCS warning light (If equipped)
When the warning light flashes:
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
When the warning light illuminates:
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is temporar-
ily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• An  area  around  the  radar  sensor  or  camera  sensor being  dirty  or  covered  with  condensation,  ice,  stickers,
etc.
 Clear the dirt, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.
 (P. 226)
• Radar  sensor  or  camera  sensor  operational  conditions (such as temperature, etc.) being not met
 Driving  is  possible  in  this  case.  The  PCS  (Pre-Colli-
sion System) will be enabled if the operational condi-
tions (such as temperature, etc.) are met again.
• Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS
(Pre-Collision System) is disabled or both are disabled.
 To  enable  the  PCS,  enable  both  the  VSC  system  and
PCS. ( P. 235, 304)
(Yellow)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator (If equipped)
The  indicator  comes  on  and  a  warning  message  is  dis-
played  to  indicate  that  the  LDA  (Lane  Departure  Alert)
system is not available temporarily or has detected a mal-
function.
 P. 555
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
     
        
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5618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  radar  cruise  control  sensor  is  dirty
or covered with ice.A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  the  dynamic  radar  cruise  control
system  cannot  be  used  temporarily  due  to  bad
weather
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use  the  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  sys-
tem when it becomes available again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
sensors or the surrounding area on the bumper is
dirty or covered with ice (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean  the  sensor  and  its  surrounding  area
on the bumper.
(If equipped)
The  operation  conditions  of  the  camera  sensor
(temperature, etc.) are not met.
 When  the  operation  conditions  of  the  cam-
era  sensor  (temperature,  etc.)  are  met,  the
following systems will become available.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  dirt,  rain,  condensation,  ice,  snow,
etc.,  are  present  on  the  windshield  in  front  of  the
camera  sensor  The  following  systems  will  be
temporarily unusable.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Automatic High Beam
 Tum  the  system  off,  remove  any  dirt,  rain,
condensation,  ice,  snow,  etc.,  from  the
windshield,  and  then  turn  the  system  back
on.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Radar Cruise 
Control 
Unavailable 
Clean Sensor
Radar Cruise  Control 
Unavailable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  Unavailable
Front Camera Unavailable
(Yellow)
Front Camera 
Unavailable 
Remove Debris  On Windshield
(Yellow) 
     
        
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5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The coolant level is satisfactory
if  it  is  between  the  “FULL”  and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water  can  be  used  in  an  emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate s and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan is not operating: 
Stop the engine immediately and  contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle ins pected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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