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■Operation conditions of each function
●Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LDA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius
of more than approximately 492 ft. (150 m).
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 583)
● Steering control function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi-
tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” on of the multi-information display is set to “On”. ( P. 105)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a certain amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS (Pre-Collision System) are not operatin g.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
● Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” on of the multi-information display is set to “On”.( P. 105)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 583)
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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions:
● The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes
● The RCTA (Rear Cross T raffic Alert) function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with iceA buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5
km/h) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) system has determined that the
driver does not have the hands on the steering
wheel while the steering control function is on
If the driver operates the steering wheel only a
small amount, the system may be unable to
detect the steering wheel operations and this
warning may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Flashes)
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When trouble arises
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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ic
e (vehi-
cles with a compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a compact spar e
tire)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spa re tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached (vehicles with a compac t
spare tire)
The vehicle speed may not be co rrectly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
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• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Pre-Collision System
• EPS • Automatic High Beam
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
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Vehicle specifications
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) (P. 2 8 1 )
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P. 267)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Steering AssistOnOff—O—
Alert sensitivityStandardHigh—O—
Vehicle sway warningOnOff—O—
Vehicle sway warning
sensitivityStandardLow—O—High
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)OnOff—O—
Alert timing
(Middle)
(Far)—O—
(Near)
123
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DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) .................... 344
Daytime running light system .................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 474
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 444, 450
Rear window ................. 444, 450
Windshield .................... 443, 450
Dimensions .............................. 652
Dinghy towing .......................... 223
Display Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 291
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 285
Multi-information display ................................ 101
Warning message ................ 593
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 516
Door lock Doors .................................... 121
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 122 Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 126
Back door ............................. 129
Door lock .............................. 121
Door windows ....................... 178
Open door warning buzzer ... 124
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
Rear door child-protector ...... 126
Side doors ............................ 121
Warning message................. 595
Downhill assist control system (DAC) ........................ 344
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 164
Driving ...................................... 192 Break-in tips.......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 346
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 291 Constant speed control
mode .................................. 300
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...................... 298
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system .......................... 339
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 516
General maintenance ........... 512
Maintenance data ................. 652
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 509
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 583
Master warning light................ 586
Meter ........................................... 98 Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
Meters ..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 101
Warning lights ......................... 93
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 174
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 444, 450
Outside rear view mirrors...... 176
Vanity mirrors........................ 478
Moon roof ................................. 182 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 183
Jam protection function......... 183
Operation .............................. 182
MP3 disc ................................... 375
Multi-information display ........ 101
Audio system-linked.............. 101
Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 291
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 285
Navigation system-linked ...... ............... 101
Settings display..................... 105
Switching the display ............ 102
Warning message ................. 593 Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 98
Oil
Differential oil ........................ 660
Engine oil .............................. 656
Opener
Back door ............................. 130
Fuel filler door ....................... 258
Glass hatch........................... 142
Hood ..................................... 518
Outer foot lights ...................... 464
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 176 Adjusting and folding ............ 176
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 323
Mirror position memory ......... 164
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 444, 450
Outside temperature
display.................................... 480
Overheating, Engine ............... 646
Panoramic moon roof ............. 186 Jam protection function ........ 188
Operation .............................. 186
Panoramic view monitor*
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist)
*
Parking brake........................... 240 Operation .............................. 240
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 596
Parking brake engaged
warning light ....................... 584
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 596
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SensorAutomatic headlight
system ......... ....................... 243
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 245
Camera sensor ..................... 262
Inside rear view mirror .......... 175
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 281
Radar sensor ........................ 262
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 252
Shift lever ................................. 233
Automatic transmission......... 233
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 237
S mode ................................. 235
Shift lock system ..................... 237
Shopping bag hooks ............... 473
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side marker lights ................... 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Side mirrors ............................. 176 Adjusting and folding ............ 176
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 323
Mirror position memory ......... 164
Side table.................................. 488
Side turn signal lights ............. 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 571
Turn signal lever ................... 239 Smart key system .................... 147
Antenna location ................... 147
Entry functions ...................... 121
Starting the engine ............... 227
Warning message................. 607
Snow mode .............................. 234
Snow tires ................................ 349
Spare tire .................................. 610 Inflation pressure .................. 662
Storage location.................... 611
Spark plug ................................ 658
Specifications .......................... 652
Speedometer.............................. 98
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 225, 230
Steering lock system warning message ............... 607
Steering wheel ......................... 172 Adjustment............................ 172
Audio switches...................... 360
Heated steering wheel .......... 462
Stop & Start system ................ 304 Replacing battery.................. 644
Warning light......................... 585
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Storage feature ........................ 466
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 649
Sun visors ................................ 478
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 186
Rear ...................................... 485
Roof ...................................... 183
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”