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Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 190
Cargo and luggage ..... 197
Vehicle load limits ....... 200
Trailer towing............... 201
Dinghy towing ............. 212
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.................................. 213
EV drive mode ............ 218
Hybrid transmission .... 220
Turn signal lever.......... 223
Parking brake .............. 224
Brake Hold .................. 227
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......... 229
Automatic High Beam . 232
Fog light switch ........... 235
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 235
Rear windshield wiper and washer....................... 238
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 240
4-5. Using the driving support
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Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 .................................. 243PCS (Pre-Collision System)
.................................. 249
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 257
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 267
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range.................................. 270
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 280
Intuitive parking assist . 286
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ............ 294
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........................ 299
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) .... 306
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) ........................... 312
Driving mode select switch .................................. 316
Trail Mode ................... 317
Driving assist systems .................................. 319
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips.................................. 325
Winter driving tips........ 327
Utility vehicle precautions .................................. 330
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4-1.Before driving
■Starting the hybrid system
P. 2 1 3
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.220)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.224)
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake is
released automatically when shift-
ing the shift lever to any position
other than P. ( P.224)
3 Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking
brake. ( P.224)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. ( P.220)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal. 2
Set the parking brake
( P.224), and shift the shift
lever to P ( P.220).
3 Press the power switch to
stop the hybrid system.
4 Lock the door, making sure
that you have the electronic
key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels
as needed.
■Starting off on a steep
uphill
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.220)
2 Pull the parking brake switch
and parking brake is set man-
ually. ( P.224)
3 Release the brake pedal and
gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the
vehicle.
4 Push the parking brake
switch and parking brake is
released manually.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will acti-
vate. ( P.319)
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles
are similar to conventional vehicles,
and it is necessary to refrain from
activities such as sudden accelera-
tion. ( P.325)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully whe n it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become
fogged-up, and the road will be
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
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1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake
( P.224), and shift the shift
lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3 Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the
meter display will be extinguished.
4Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
■Automatic hybrid system shut
off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the hybrid system when the shift
lever is in P with the hybrid system
operating for an extended period.
●The hybrid system will automati- cally shut off after approximately 1
hour if it has been left running
while the shift lever is in P.
●The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if
the shift lever is in a position other
than P.
●After the vehicle
is parked, if the
door is locked with the door lock
switch ( P.134) from the inside or
the mechanical k ey from the out-
side, the automatic hybrid system
shut off feature will be disabled.
The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will be
re-enabled if the driver’s door is
opened.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
If the hybrid system becomes diffi-
cult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewh at differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid sys-
temWA R N I N G
■Stopping the hybrid system
in an emergency
●If you want to stop the hybrid
system in an emergency while
driving the vehicle, press and
hold the power s witch for more
than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession. (
P.452)
However, do not touch the
power switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turn-
ing the hybrid s ystem off while
driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, how-
ever, power assist to the steer-
ing will be lost. This will make it
more difficult to steer smoothly,
so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so.
●If the power switch is operated
while the vehicle is running, a
warning message will be shown
on the multi-information display
and a buzzer sounds.
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the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned
due to a strong impact to the sen-
sor or its surrounding area
• When the distanc e between your
vehicle and a guar drail, wall, etc.
that enters the detection area is
short
• When driving up and down con- secutive steep inclines, such as
hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a
lane, and a vehicle traveling in a
lane other than the adjacent lanes
enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp
bends, consecutive curves, or
uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or
spinning
• When the distanc e between your
vehicle and a following vehicle is
short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the
rear of the vehicle
*: If equipped
■Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Display
When the sensors detect an
object, such as a wall, a graphic
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, head-up display (if
Intuitive parking
assist*
The distance from your
vehicle to objects, such as a
wall, when parallel parking
or maneuvering into a
garage is measured by the
sensors and communicated
via the multi-information
display, head-up display (if
equipped), audio system
screen and a buzzer. Always
check the surrounding area
when using this system.
System components
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equipped) and audio system
screen depending on the posi-
tion and distance to the object.
Multi-information display and
head-up display
Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
Audio system screen (vehi-
cles with a Toyota parking
assist monitor)
When the R shift lever is selected,
a simplified image is displayed on
the audio system screen.
Audio system screen (vehi-
cles with a Panoramic view
monitor)
A graphic will be displayed on the
audio system screen.
Use the meter control switches
to enable/disable the intuitive
parking assist. ( P.107)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select
and then press .
When the intuitive parking assist
function is disabled, the intuitive
parking assist OFF indicator
( P.86) illuminates.
To re-enable the system, select on the multi-information dis-
play, select and turn it on. If
the system is disabled, it will
remain off even if the power
switch is turned to ON after the
power switch has been turned
off.
Turning intuitive parking
assist on/off
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WA R N I N G
■When using the intuitive park-
ing assist
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failing to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely and possibly cause an acci-
dent.
●Do not use the sensor at
speeds in excess of 6 mph (10
km/h).
●The sensors’ detection areas
and reaction times are limited.
When moving forward or revers-
ing, check the areas surround-
ing the vehicle (especially the
sides of the vehicle) for safety,
and drive slowly, using the
brake to control the vehicle’s
speed.
●Do not install accessories within
the sensors’ d etection areas.
●The area directly under the
bumpers is not detected.
Thin posts or objects lower than
the sensor may not be detected
when approached, even if they
have been det ected once.
■When to disable the function
In the following situations, disable
the function as it may operate
even though there is no possibility
of a collision.
●The vehicle is equipped with a
fender pole, wireless antenna or
fog lights.
●The front or rear bumper or a
sensor receives a strong
impact.
●A non-genuine Toyota suspen-
sion (lowered suspension, etc.)
is installed.
●To w i n g e y e l e t s are installed.
●A backlit licence plate is
installed.
■When using intuitive parking
assist
In the following situations, the
system may not function correctly
due to a sensor malfunction, etc.
Have the vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer.
●The intuitive parking assist
operation display flashes or
shows continuously, and a
buzzer sounds when no objects
are detected.
●If the area around a sensor col-
lides with something, or is sub-
jected to strong impact.
●If the bumper or grille collides
with something.
●If the display flashes or is dis-
played continuously and a
buzzer does not sound, except
when the mute function has
been turned on.
●If a display error occurs, first
check the sensor.
If the error occurs even when
there is no ice, snow or mud on
the sensor, it is likely that the
sensor is malfunctioning.
■Notes when washing the vehi-
cle
Do not apply intensive bursts of
water or steam to the sensor
area.
Doing so may result in the sensor
malfunctioning.
●When using a high pressure
washer to wash the vehicle, do
not spray the sensors directly,
as doing so may cause a sensor
to malfunction.
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■The system can be operated
when
●The power switch is in ON.
●Intuitive parking assist function is
on.
●The vehicle speed is less than
about 6 mph (10 km/h).
●A shift lever other than P.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable”
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
●Water may be continuously flow-
ing over the sensor surface, such
as in a heavy rain. When the sys-
tem determines that it is normal,
the system will re turn to normal.
●Initialization may not have been
performed after a battery terminal
was disconnected and recon-
nected. Initialize the system.
( P.289) If this message contin-
ues to be displayed even after ini-
tialization, have the vehicle
inspected by you r Toyota dealer.
■If “Parking Assist Unavailable
Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
A sensor may be covered with ice,
snow, dirt, etc. Remove the ice,
snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to
return the syste m to normal.
Also, due to ice forming on a sensor
at low temperatures, a warning
message may be displayed or the
sensor may not be able to detect an
object. Once the ice melts, the sys-
tem will return to normal.
■If a 12-volt battery terminal has
been disconnected and recon-
nected
The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the
vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately
22 mph (35 km/h) or more.
■Sensor detection information
●The following situations may occur
during use.
• The sensor's detec tion areas are
limited to the areas around the
vehicle front and rear bumpers.
• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the
detection distance may shorten, or
detection may be impossible.
• If an object is extremely close to a sensor, it may not be detected.
• There will be a short delay between object detection and dis-
play. Even at low speeds, there is
a possibility tha t the object will
come within the sensor’s detec-
tion areas before the display is
shown and the warning beep
sounds.
• It might be diffic ult to hear the
buzzer due to the volume of the
audio system or air flow noise of
the air conditioning system.
• It may be diffi cult to hear the
buzzer if buzzers for other sys-
tems are sounding.
■Conditions under which the
function may not function cor-
rectly
Certain vehicle conditions and the
surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly
detect objects. Part icular instances
where this may occur are listed
below.
●There is dirt, snow or ice on a sen-
sor. (Cleaning the sensors will
resolve this problem.)
●A sensor is froz en. (Thawing the
area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a
sensor is frozen the sensor dis-
WA R N I N G
●When using steam to clean the
vehicle, do not direct steam too
c los e to th e se ns or s a s do ing so
may cause a sens or to malfunc-
tion.
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or objects, such as a wall, may not
be detected.
●A sensor is covered in any way.
●When a sensor or the area around
a sensor is extremely hot or cold.
●On an extremely bumpy road, on
an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
●The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy
due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehi-
cles, or other l
oud noises produc-
ing ultrasonic waves.
●There is another vehicle equipped
with parking assist sensors in the
vicinity.
●A sensor is coated with a sheet of
spray or heavy rain.
●If a sensor is hit by a large amount
of water, such as when driving on
a flooded road.
●If the vehicle is sig nificantly tilted.
●The vehicle is approaching a tall
or curved curb.
●If objects draw too close to the
sensor.
■Objects which may not be prop-
erly detected
The shape of the object may pre-
vent the sensor from detecting it.
Pay particular attention to the follow-
ing objects:
●Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
●Cotton, snow and other materials
that absorb sound waves
●Sharply-angled objects
●Low objects
●Tall objects with upper sections
projecting outwards in the direc-
tion of your vehicle
People may not be detected if they
are wearing certain types of cloth-
ing.
■Adjusting the buzzer vol-
ume
The buzzer volume can be
adjusted on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Use the meter control switches
to change settings. ( P.107)
1 Press or to select .
2 Press or to select 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.
■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 there is malfunction in
a sensor or the system is tem-
porarily unavailable.
When the operating function
is disabled manually.
When the power switch is
turned off.
Setting the buzzer volume