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4-4. Refueling
●Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that a ll
the doors and windows are closed.
● Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch off and ens ure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 666
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
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Enabling/disabling th
e pre-collision system
The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on ( P. 1 0 5 )
of the multi-information display.
The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key syste m) or
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
If the system is disabled, the
PCS warning light will turn on
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information
display.
■Changing the pre-colli sion warning timing
The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on ( P. 1 0 5 )
of the multi-information display.
The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is
turned off.
Far
The warning will begin to oper-
ate earlier than with the default
timing.
Middle
This is the default setting.
Near
The warning will begin to oper-
ate later than with the default
timing.
Changing settings of the pre-collision system
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2
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Pressing the switch changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-
lows:
Long
Medium
Short
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is
set automatically to long mode
when the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position (vehicles without
a smart key system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart
key system).
If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mar k will also be
displayed.
Select a distance from the tabl e below. Note that the distances shown
correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-v ehicle
distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.
Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle d istance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)
Preceding
vehicle mark
1
2
3
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distan ce
control mode)
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle distance
LongApproximately 160 ft. (50 m)
MediumApproximately 130 ft. (40 m)
ShortApproximately 100 ft. (30 m)
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In the following situations, the engine will restart automatica lly if the engine
is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stopping of t he engine by
the Stop & Start system, drive the vehicle.)
• The air conditioning system is turned on.
• is turned on.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The shift lever is shifted to a position other than D.
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver's door is opened.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
● In the following situations, the engine may restart automatically if the engine
is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stopping of t he engine by
the Stop & Start system, drive the vehicle.)
• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.
• The air conditioning system is being used.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged.
■ Hood
●If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, the engine will stall and will not be able to be restarted by the automatic
engine start function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal
engine starting procedure. ( P. 224, 227)
● Even if the hood is closed after the engine is started with the hood open, the
Stop & Start system will not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine switch
off, wait 30 seconds or more, and then start the engine.
■ When to use the Stop & Start system
●When the system cannot operate, is canceled, or is malfunctioning, warning
messages and a warning buzzer are used to inform the driver. ( P. 310)
● Vehicles with a smart key system: If the engine switch is press ed when the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine will s tall and will
not be able to be restarted by the automatic engine start funct ion. In this
case, restart the engine using the normal engine starting proce dure.
( P. 224, 227)
● When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the po wer outlets
may be temporarily unusable, but this is not a malfunction.
● Installation and removal of electrical components and wireless devices may
affect the Stop & Start system. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.
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The Stop & Start system protection function
● Vehicles without a smart key system: When an excessively loud sound is
being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati-
cally cut off in order to reduce battery consumption. If this o ccurs, turn the
engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn i t to the “ACC”
or “ON” position to re-enable the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart key system: When an excessively loud soun d is being
projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati cally cut
off in order to reduce battery consumption. If this occurs, tur n the engine
switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn it to AC CESSORY
mode or IGNITION ON mode to re-enable the audio system.
● The audio system may not be activated when the battery terminals are dis-
connected and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off
and then repeat the following operation twice to activate the a udio system
normally.
• Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position and then to the “Lock” position.
• Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode and then to OFF.
■ Replacing the battery
P. 644
■ Displaying the Stop & Start system status
P. 104
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Press the switch.
The torque of the engine is distrib-
uted to the rear wheels to the max-
imum extent possible in
accordance with driving conditions.
Pressing the switch again cancels
all-wheel drive lock mode and
returns the Dynamic Torque Con-
trol AWD system to normal mode.
(P. 339)
■ All-wheel drive lock mode can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ All-wheel drive lock mode
●All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the brakes are appli ed to
ensure the ABS and VSC systems operate effectively.
● All-wheel drive lock mode is canceled when the vehicle speed ex ceeds 25
mph (40 km/h).
All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD models)
All-wheel drive lock mode can b e used when a large amount of
drive power needs to be applied to all the wheels, such as when
the vehicle gets stuck in m ud and you need to free it.
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EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring so und) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:
● Vehicles without a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position
Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is tur ned off
● If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on wh en vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-e nabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the s ystem from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should thi s occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The
EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (suc h as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or s lick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, espe cially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps on the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
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Press the “SETUP” button.
Select “General” on the “Setup”
screen.“English”, “Français” or
“Español” can be selected.
On/off can be selected to
sound beeps.
Select to change the screen
color.
Select to change the key-
board layout.
Select to change the capaci-
tive touch button sensor sen-
sitivity.
The animation effect for the screen can be set to on/off.
Select to delete personal data ( P. 3 6 5 )
Select to update program versions. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
Select to display the software information. Notices related to third
party software used in this product are enlisted. (This include s
instructions for obtaining suc h software, where applicable.)
■To return to the default volume settings
Select “Default”, and then “Yes”.
Select “Delete Personal Data” on the “General Settings” screen.
Select “Delete”.
Check carefully beforehand, as data cannot be retrieved once de leted.
A confirmation screen will be displayed. Select “Yes”.
The following personal data will be deleted or changed to its d efault
settings.
• General settings
• Audio settings
• Phone settings
General settings
Settings are available for ad justing the operation sounds,
screen animation, etc.
Screen for general settings
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
Delete personal data
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7
8
9
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2
3