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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accid ent resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a stee p hill.
● During emergency towing
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4908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Automatic High Beam system
• The LED headlight systemA buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;
or
• The pre-collision braking function is operating A buzzer also sounds.
Check the vehicle's surroundings and take
evasive action if necessary.
(If equipped)
• Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
• Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
System
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire 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 spa re tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be co rrectly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a com pact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high spee ds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution ma y lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all t he tools and jack are securely i n place in
their storage locatio n to reduce the possibility of personal in jury during a
collision or su dden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-collision system) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
• Automatic High Beam
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system
• Navigation system (if equipped)
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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 131
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 169
Power window lock switch .... 163
Power window precautions ... 166
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 384
12-volt battery precautions ................. 433, 528
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 406
Clock ......................................... 108
Coat hooks ............................... 395
Condenser ................................ 428
Console box ............................. 389
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 529
Cord hook................................. 284
Cruise control .......................... 251
Cup holders.............................. 391
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 560 Daytime running light
system.................................... 210
Defogger Rear window ......................... 378
Side mirrors .......................... 378
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 187
Display Energy flow ........................... 112
Multi-information display ....... 103
Trip information..................... 103
Warning message................. 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 416
Doors Back door ............................. 136
Door lock .............................. 130
Door windows ....................... 163
Rear door child protector ...... 131
Side doors ............................ 127
Side mirrors .......................... 161
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 482
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 174
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 172
Winter driving tips ................. 274D
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Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 464
Storage feature ........................ 388
Storage precautions ................ 183
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 533
Sun visors ................................ 393
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 246
Cruise control........................ 251
Eco drive mode switch .......... 203
Emergency flasher switch ..... 468
EV drive mode switch ........... 199
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch................ 468
Headlight switch.................... 208
Ignition switch ............... 188, 192
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 243
Light switches ....................... 208
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch ..... ............... 234
Power door lock switch ......... 130
Power switch................. 188, 192
Power window switch............ 163
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 218
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 283
VSC OFF switch ................... 266
Window lock switch............... 163
Wiper and washer ......... 214, 218 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 208
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 88
Theft prevention labels ........... 91
Theft prevention labels ............. 91
Tire inflation pressure............. 444
Tire information Glossary ............................... 555
Size....................................... 551
Tire identification number ..... 550
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 553
Tires Chains .................................. 275
Checking............................... 435
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
Inflation pressure .................. 543
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 436
Information............................ 548
Replacing.............................. 505
Rotating tires ........................ 435
Size....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 276
Spare tire .............................. 505
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 436, 483
Tools ......................................... 506
Total load capacity .................. 185
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 187
Emergency towing ................ 472
Trailer towing ........................ 186T