2944-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Meter control switches
Turning the RCTA function on/off.
When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator illu-
minates.
Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators
When a vehicle approaching from
the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, both outside
rear view mirror indicators will flash.
Audio system screen
If a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle
is detected, the RCTA icon
(
P.296) for the detected side will
be displayed on the audio system
screen. This illust ration shows an
example of a vehicle approaching
from both sides of the vehicle.
RCTA buzzer
If a vehicle approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle
is detected, a buzzer will sound.
4.2-inch display
Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the RCTA
function. ( P.98)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
“RCTA” and then press .
7-inch display
Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the RCTA
function. ( P.107)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
“RCTA” and then press .
When the RCTA function is dis-
abled, the RCTA OFF indicator
( P.86) illuminates on the
multi-information display. (Each
RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-
fic Aler t) function
The RCTA function uses the
BSM rear side radar sensors
installed behind the rear
bumper. This function is
intended to assist the driver
in checking areas that are
not easily visible when
backing up.
System components
Turning the RCTA func-
tion on/off
2954-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U
4
Driving
time the power switch is turned off
then changed to ON, the RCTA
function will be e nabled automati-
cally.)
■Outside rear view mirror indica-
tor visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear
view mirror indicato r may be difficult
to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to
hear over loud noises, such as if the
audio system volume is high.
■When “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Unavailable” is shown on the
multi-information display
Water, ice, snow, mud, etc., may be
attached to the rear bumper around
the sensors. ( P.282) Removing the water, ice, snow, mud, etc., from
the attached to the rear bumper
around the sensors to return the
function to normal.
Additionally, the function may not
operate normally when driving in
extremely hot or cold environments.
■Rear side radar sensors
P.282
■Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume
The buzzer volume can be
adjusted on the multi-informa-
tion display.
4.2-inch display
Use the meter control switches
to change settings. ( P.98)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
“RCTA” and then press and
hold .
3 Select the volume and then
press .
Each time the switch is pressed,
the volume level will change
between 1, 2, and 3.
7-inch display
Use the meter control switches
to change settings. ( P.107)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select and
“RCTA” then press and hold
.
WA R N I N G
■Cautions regarding the use of
the function
The driver is solely responsible for
safe driving. Always drive safely,
taking care to o bserve your sur-
roundings.
The RCTA functi on is only a sup-
plementary function which alerts
the driver tha t a vehicle is
approaching from the right or left
at the rear of the vehicle. As the
RCTA function may not function
correctly under certain condi-
tions, the driver’s own visual con-
firmation of safety is necessary.
Over reliance on this function may
lead to an accident resulting
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before using the RCTA func-
tion
Do not place objects near the sen-
sors.
Setting the buzzer volume
2964-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U
3Select the volume and then
press .
Each time the switch is pressed,
the volume lev el will change
between 1, 2, and 3.
■Muting a buzzer temporarily
A mute button will be displayed
on the multi-information display
when an object is detected. To
mute the buzzer, press .
Mute will be canceled automati-
cally in the following situations:
When the shift lever is
changed.
When the vehicle speed
exceeds a certain speed.
When the operating function
is temporarily canceled.
When the operating function
is disabled manually.
When the power switch is
turned off.
■Operation of the RCTA function
The RCTA function uses rear side radar sensors to detect vehicles
approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle a nd alerts
the driver of the presence of such vehicles by flashing the out side
rear view mirror indicators and sounding a buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles
■RCTA icon display
When a vehicle approaching
from the right or left at the rear
of the vehicle is detected, the
following will be displayed on
the audio system screen.
Example (Toyota parking assist monitor) (if equipped):
Vehicles are approaching
from both sides of the vehicle
RCTA function
3004-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U
■Parking Support Brake
function (rear-crossing
vehicles) (if equipped)
Rear radar sensors are used to
detect approaching vehicles in
the detection area behind the
vehicle when backing up.
( P.312)
The Parking Support Brake can
be enabled/disabled on the
multi-information display. All of
the Parking Support Brake func-
tions (static objects and
rear-crossing vehicles) are
enabled/disabled simultane-
ously.
Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the parking
support brake. (P.107)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
and then press .
When the Parking Support Brake is
disabled, the PKSB OFF indicator
( P.86) illuminates on the instru-
ment cluster.
To re-enable the system when it
was disabled, select on the
multi-information display, select
WA R N I N G
■Limitations of the Parking
Support Brake system
Do not overly rely on the system,
as doing so may lead to an acci-
dent.
●The driver is solely responsible
for safe driving. Always drive
carefully, taking care to observe
your surroundings. The Parking
Support Brake system is
designed to provide support to
lessen the severity of collisions.
However, it may not operate in
some situations.
●The Parking Support Brake sys-
tem is not designed to stop the
vehicle completely. Additionally,
even if the system has stopped
the vehicle, it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal imme-
diately as brake control will be
canceled after a pproximately 2
seconds.
NOTICE
■If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display and the PKSB
OFF indicator is flashing
If this message is displayed
immediately after the power
switch is changed to ON, operate
the vehicle carefully, paying atten-
tion to your surroundings. It may
be necessary to drive the vehicle
for a certain amount of time
before the system returns to nor-
mal. (If the system is not return to
normal after driv ing for a while,
clean the sensors and their sur-
rounding area on the bumpers.)
Enabling/Disabling the
Parking Support Brake
3014-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U
4
Driving
and turn it on. If the system is dis-
abled, it will remain off even if the
power switch is turned to ON after
the power switch has been turned
off.
If the hybrid system output restric-
tion control or brake control oper-
ates, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be dis played on the
audio system screen and
multi-information display, to alert
the driver.
Depending on the situation, hybrid
system output restriction control will
operate to either limit acceleration
or restrict output as much as possi-
ble.
Hybrid system output restric-
tion control is operating
(acceleration restriction)
Acceleration greater than a certain
amount is restricted by the system.
Audio system screen (Panoramic
view monitor) (If equipped): No
warning displayed
Multi-information display: “Object
Detected Acceleration Reduced”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Does not sound
Hybrid system output restric-
tion control is operating (out-
put restricted as much as
possible)
The system has determined that stronger-than-normal brake opera-
tion is necessary.
Audio system screen (Panoramic
view monitor) (If equipped):
“BRAKE!”
Multi-information
display/Head-up
display (if equipped): “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep
Brake control is operating
The system determined that emer-
gency braking is necessary.
Audio system screen (Panoramic
view monitor) (If equipped):
“BRAKE!”
Multi-information display/Head-up
display (if equipped): “BRAKE!”
PKSB OFF indicator: Not illumi-
nated
Buzzer: Short beep
Vehicle stopped by system
operation
The vehicle has been stopped by
brake control operation.
Audio system screen (Panoramic
view monitor) (If equipped): “Press
Brake Pedal”
Multi-information display/Head-up
display (if equipped): “Switch to
Brake” (If the acce lerator pedal is
not depressed, “Press Brake Pedal”
will be displayed.)
PKSB OFF indicato r: Illuminated
Buzzer: Short beep
Displays and buzzers for
hybrid system output
restriction control and
brake control
3034-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U
4
Driving
Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
Hybrid system output restric tion control begins operating
System determines that possibility of collision with detected
object is high
Hybrid system output reduced
Example: Multi-informa tion display: “BRAKE!”
Figure 3 When brake control operates
Hybrid system output
Braking force
Time
3044-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U
Hybrid system output restriction control begins operating
System determines that possibility of collision with detected
object is high
Hybrid system output reduced
System determines that possibility of collision with detected
object is extremely high
Brake control begins operating
Brake control strength increased
Example: Multi-informa tion display: “BRAKE!”
Example: Multi-information display: “Switch to Brake”
■If the Parking Support Brake
has operated
If the vehicle is stopped due to oper-
ation of the Parki ng Support Brake,
the Parking Suppor t Brake will be
disabled and the PKSB OFF indica-
tor will illuminate. If the Parking Sup-
port Brake operates unnecessarily,
brake control can be canceled by
depressing the brake pedal or wait-
ing for approximately 2 seconds for
it to automatically be canceled.
Then, the vehicle can be operated
by depressing the accelerator pedal.
■Re-enabling the Parking Sup-
port Brake
To re-enable the Parking Support
Brake when it has been disabled
due to system operation perform
any of the following operations.
At this time, the PKSB OFF indicator
will turn off. ( P. 8 6 )
●Turn the PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) on ( P.300)
●The shift lever is in P.
●Drive with no opera tion targets in
the traveling direction of the vehi-
cle
●Change the traveling direction of
the vehicle
■If “PKSB Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display and the PKSB OFF indi-
cator is flashing
●If this message is displayed only
when the shift lever is in any posi-
tion other than R, a sensor on the
front or rear bumper may be dirty.
Clean the sensors and their sur-
rounding area on the bumpers.
●Initialization may not have been
performed after a 12-volt battery
terminal was disconnected and
reconnected. Initialize the sys-
tem. ( P.305)
If this message continues to be
displayed even afte r initialization,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable”
and “Parking Assist Unavail-
able Clean Parking Assist Sen-
sor” is displayed on the
multi-information display and
the PKSB OFF indicator is
flashing
●A sensor may be covered with ice,
snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice,
snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to
return the system to normal.
If this message i s shown even
after removing d irt from the sen-
sor, or shown when the sensor
was not dirty to begin with, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
3164-5. Using the driving support systems
HIGHLANDER HV_U• When a vehicle turns into the
detection area
Multi-information display
Driving mode select switch
Operate the driv ing mode select
switch forward or backward to
select the desired driving mode on
the multi-information display.
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.
2Sport mode
Controls the hybrid system to pro-
vide quick, powerful acceleration.
This mode also changes the steer-
ing feel, making it suitable for when
agile driving response is desired,
such as when driving on roads with
Driving mode select
switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit the driving
and usage conditions.
Selecting a driving mode