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WARNING
●Observe the following precautions, as the sensors may stop func tioning
properly which may lead to an accident.
• Do not subject the sensor to strong shocks by hitting it, etc. The sen-
sors may not function properly.
• When using a high-pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not spray
water directly on the sensors. Equipment may not function prope rly if
subjected to an impact from strong water pressure. If the vehic le
bumper strikes something, equipment may not operate properly du e to
a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
● In the following situations, the sensors may not operate normally and may
lead to an accident. Drive carefully.
• Obstacles cannot be detected in the side areas until a scan of the side
areas is completed. ( P. 434)
• Even after the scan of the side areas is completed, obstacles such as other vehicles, people or animals that approach from the sides cannot
be detected.
• The sensor is frozen (if it thaws, the system returns to norma l).
A warning message may display at particularly low temperatures due to
the sensor freezing and it may not detect parked vehicles.
• The sensor is blocked by someone’s hand.
• The vehicle is tilted a large amount.
• The temperature is extremely hot or cold.
• The vehicle is driven on undulating roads, slopes, gravel road s, in areas
with tall grass, etc.
• An ultrasonic wave source is nearby, such as the horn or senso rs of
another vehicle, a motorcycle engine or the air brake of a larg e vehicle.
• Heavy rain or a water strikes the vehicle.
• The angle of the sensor may be deviated when assist control st arts
even if there is a parked vehicle in the target parking spot. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
• Do not install any accessories within the sensor detection ran ge.
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◆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.
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS sys-
tems are operating.
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing
to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release
.
The “Traction Control Turned Off”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press
again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
When the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are operating
Disabling the TRAC system
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Driving
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than
3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “Traction Cont rol Turned
Off” will be shown on the multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: Pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision braking will also be disabled.
The PCS warning light will come on and the message will be show n on the
multi-information display. ( P. 6 6 1 )
■ When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing that TRAC has been disab led even if has not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC 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 system is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a mal function has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above system s are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occur red.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a s top.
■ 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 brak e pedal
is operated.
● Motor sound of the brake system heard from the front part of th e vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
● Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when one or t wo min-
utes passed after the stop of the hybrid system.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring so und) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
7-inch display) ................. 496
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 507
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................ 518
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 522 6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 524• Front interior light .......... 525
• Front personal lights ..... 525
• Rear interior light .......... 526
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features ..... 527• Glove box...................... 528
• Console box .................. 528
• Cup holders .................. 529
• Bottle holders/door pockets ................. 530
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 531
Luggage compartment features ........................... 532
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 539 • Sun visors ..................... 539
• Vanity mirrors................ 539
• Power outlets ................ 540
• Wireless charger ........... 541
• Coat hooks.................... 552
• Assist grips ................... 552
Garage door opener.......... 553
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Automatic air conditioning system (vehi-
cles with 7-inch display)
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Move the temperature setting
knob upwards to increase the
temperature and downwards to
decreases the temperature.
If is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
■
Fan speed setting
Move the fan speed setting
knob upwards to increase the
fan speed and downwards to
decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed is shown on the
display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
Temperature
setting knob
Fan speed
setting knob
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Interior features
Press .
Adjust the temperature setting. (P. 4 9 6 )
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the
indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other
than that operat ed is maintained.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time is pressed.
The indicator illuminates when the recirculated air mode is
selected.
■
Air conditioning eco mode
The air conditioning system is c ontrolled with low fuel consumption
prioritized such as re ducing fan speed, etc.
Press .
The air conditioning eco mode switches between on and off each time
is pressed.
“ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen when the air condi-
tioning eco mode is on.
Using automatic mode
Other functions
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Interior features
■Setting confirmation screen
■ S-FLOW mode operation
■ Changing from manual S-FLOW mode to automatic S-FLOW mode
Press to disable S-FLOW mode.
The indicator will go off.
Turn the power switch off.
After 60 minutes have elapsed, change the power switch to ON mo de.
■ Changing settings using the multi-information display
The air conditioning system settings can be changed on the scr een of
the multi-information display. ( P. 234)
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor (P. 506) detects fog on
the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prev ent fog.
When changing the settings of the air
conditioning system, the setting confirma-
tion screen is shown as a pop-up on the
multi-information display.
Press of the meter control switches to
go back to the previous screen.
When is pressed, the S-FLOW
mode status is displayed on the multi-
information display.
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6
Interior features
Automatic air conditioning system (vehi-
cles with 11.6-inch display)
The following informations are displayed on the navigation syst em
screen.
Temperature setting
Fan speed setting
Automatic mode setting
Airflow mode setting
S-FLOW mode setting
Air conditioning eco mode
setting
A/C setting
Outside/recirculated air mode setting
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioner information area
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