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■ When changing the tires 
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintainable. 
■ If the LDA indicator comes on in yellow (vehicles with monochrome dis- 
play) 
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
■ Warning messages for the LDA system (vehicles with color display) 
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the 
driver of the need for caution while driving. 
■ Customization 
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WARNING
■Before using the LDA system 
Do not rely solely on the LDA system. The LDA system does not drive the 
vehicle automatically, nor does it reduce the amount of care you need to 
take. As such, the driver must always assume full responsibility for under-
standing his/her surroundings, for operati ng the steering wheel to correct 
the driving line, and for driving safely. 
Inappropriate or negligent driving could lead to an accident.
■ To avoid operating the LDA by mistake 
Switch the LDA system off using the LDA switch when not in use. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Driving
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Driving assist systems
◆ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) 
The electronically controlled system generates braking force corre- 
sponding to the brake operation
◆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
◆TRC (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 
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start- 
ing on an uphill
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)  
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to 
turn the steering wheel 
To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems 
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. 
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and 
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-
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■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRC and 
hill-start assist control systems 
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal 
is depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid sy stem is started or just after the 
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has 
occurred in any of these systems. 
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are 
operating. 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 also after the vehicle comes to a stop. 
■ 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 one or two min- 
utes 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. 
■ Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems 
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically 
re-enabled in the following situations: 
● When the power switch is turned off 
● If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC will turn on when vehicle 
speed increases 
If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will 
not occur when vehicle speed increases. 
         
        
        
     
        
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■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system 
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from 
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain 
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system 
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes. 
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control 
When the following four conditions are me t, the hill-start assist control will 
operate: 
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/ 
backward on an upward incline). 
● The vehicle is stopped. 
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed. 
● The parking brake is not engaged. 
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control 
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations: 
● The shift lever is shifted to P or N. 
● The accelerator pedal is depressed. 
● The parking brake is engaged. 
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released. 
■ Operating conditions of emergency brake signal 
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will 
operate: 
● The emergency flashers are off. 
● Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph). 
● The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge 
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation. 
■ Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal 
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations: 
● The emergency flashers are turned on. 
● The brake pedal is released. 
● The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak- 
ing operation. 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
■Driving with snow tires 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.  
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or 
serious injury. 
● Use tires of the specified size. 
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure. 
● Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec- 
ified for the snow tires being used. 
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels. 
● Do not use tires of noticeably different wear level. 
■ Driving with tire chains 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.  
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury. 
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being 
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower. 
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes. 
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting 
operations that cause sudden engine braking. 
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con- 
trol is maintained. 
● Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped). 
         
        
        
     
        
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5-1. Basic Operations 
Audio system types ........... 320 
Steering wheel audio  
switches ........................... 322 
AUX port/USB port ............ 323 
5-2. Using the audio system 
Optimal use of the audio  
system ............................. 324 
5-3. Using the radio 
Radio operation ................. 326 
5-4. Playing audio CDs and  
MP3/WMA discs 
CD player operation........... 330 
5-5. Using an external device 
Listening to an iPod ........... 339 
Listening to a USB  
memory device ................ 347 
Using the AUX port ............ 353 
5-6. Using Bluetooth®  
devices 
Bluetooth® audio/phone..... 354 
Using the steering  
wheel switches ................ 360 
Registering a Bluetooth®  
device .............................. 361 
5-7. “SETUP” menu 
Using the “SETUP” menu  
(“Bluetooth*” menu)......... 362 
Using the “SETUP” menu  
(“Phone” menu) ............... 367 
5-8. Bluetooth® Audio 
Operating a Bluetooth®  
enabled portable 
player ............................... 371 
5-9. Bluetooth® Phone 
Making a phone call ........... 374 
Receiving a phone call....... 376 
Speaking on the phone ...... 377 
5-10. Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®......................... 379
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Steering wheel audio switches
Vo lu m e swi tc h 
• Press: Increases/decreases 
volume 
• Press and hold: Continuously 
increases/decreases volume 
Radio mode: 
• Press: Selects a radio station 
• Press and hold: Seek up/ 
down 
CD, MP3/WMA disc, Bluetooth®, iPod or USB mode: 
• Press: Selects a track/file/song 
• Press and hold: Select a folder or album (MP3/WMA disc, 
Bluetooth®, iPod or USB) 
“MODE” switch 
• Turns the power on, selects audio source 
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current opera- 
tion. To cancel the mute or pause, press and hold the switch 
again.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on 
the steering wheel. 
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or 
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
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■ To reduce the risk of an accident 
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Using the steering wheel switches
Vo lu m e 
On-hook switch 
Turns the hands-free system 
off/ends a call/refuse a call 
Off-hook switch 
Turns the hands-free system 
on/start a call
: If equipped
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected 
cellular phone, or portable digital audio player (portable player).
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