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3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
●When  DSC  is  on  and  you  attempt  to  free  the  vehicle  when  it  is  stuck,  or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the DSC s ystem) will acti-
vate. Depressing the accelerator will not increase engine power  and freeing
the vehicle may be difficult. When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
● If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is turned off, it automat ically activates
when the ignition is switched ON.
● Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide the best traction.
● If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held for 10 seconds or mor e, the DSC
OFF  switch  malfunction  detection  function  operates  and  the  DSC  system
activates automatically. The DSC OFF indicator light turns off  while the DSC
system is operative.
● If  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  System  operates  with  the  TCS/DSC   turned
off, the TCS/DSC becomes operational automatically. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-8. Drive Selection
Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle)
●When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speed s increases
and it may increase fuel consumption. Toyota recommends that you cancel
the sport mode on normal driving.
● Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
• ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
• Cruise control is operating.
• Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Press the drive selection switch to
the   side (forward) to select
the sport mode.
Pull  the  drive  selection  switch  to
the   side (backward) to cancel
the sport mode.
●In the following cases, the drive selection is canceled.
• The ignition is switched OFF.
• Cruise control is set.
● Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected , the vehi-
cle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
Drive  selection  is  a  system  to  switch  the  vehicle’s  drive  mode.
When  the  sport  mode  is  selected,  vehicle’s  response  against
accelerator  operation  is  enhanc ed.  This  provides  additional
quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneu-
vers  such as lane changes, merging  onto free ways, or passing
other vehicles.
WARNING
Do  not  use  the  sport  mode  when  driving  on  slippery  roads  such  a s  wet  or
snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
Drive Selection Switch 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-9. Power Steering
Power Steering
• Power  steering  is  only  operable  when  the  engine  is  running.  If the
engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can
still steer, but it require s more physical effort.
If  the  steering  feels  stiffer  than  usual  during  normal  driving  or  the
steering vibrates, consul t your Toyota dealer.
• The  warning  light  notifies  the  driver  of  system  abnormalities  and
operation conditions. 
In addition, the buzzer may als o activate depending on the syst em
abnormality or operation condition.
Refer to Stop Vehicl e in Safe Place Imme diately on P. 489. 
Refer to Power Steering  Warning Buzzer on P. 505.
NOTICE
Never  hold  the  steering  wheel  to  the  extreme  left  or  right  for  more  than  5
seconds  with  the  engine  running.  This  could  damage  the  power  steering
system. 
         
        
        
     
        
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2293-10. Active Safety System
3
When Driving
●The Low Speed Pre-Collision System will not operate if the driv er is deliber-
ately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and stee ring wheel).
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System will operate under the follo wing condi-
tions.
• The engine is running.
• The Low Speed Pre-Collision System warning light (amber) does  not illu-
minate.
• The vehicle speed is between about 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h).
• The Low Speed Pre-Collision System is not turned off.
• The DSC is not malfunctioning.
● The Low Speed Pre-Collision System detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a
near-infrared  laser  beam  and  receiving  the  beam  reflected  off  the  reflector
of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Co nsequently,
the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  System  may  not  operate  under  the  following
conditions:
• Reflection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicl e ahead.
• The vehicle ahead is significantly dirty.
• Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
• The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it’s raining.
• The windshield is dirty.
• The  steering  wheel  is  turned  completely  left  or  right,  or  the  vehicle  is
accelerated rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
• Trucks  with  low  loading  platforms  and  vehicles  with  an  extreme ly low or
high profile.
• Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
● Under  the  following  conditions,  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  Sys tem  may
not operate normally.
• Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the r ear seat.
• If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle  ahead.
• When  driving  on  continuously  curving  roads,  and  entering  and  e xiting
exits.
• Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails  and covers
the laser sensor.
• Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water v apor rising
from manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
• When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
• When driving with tires having significantly different wear. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-10. Active Safety System
●In  the  following  cases,  the  laser  sensor  may  inadvertently  dete rmine  that
there is a vehicle ahead and the Low Speed Pre-Collision System  may oper-
ate.
• Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
• Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
• Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
• When passing through a toll gate equipped with a bar.
• When passing under a vinyl curtain or flag.
• Plastic objects such as pylons.
• Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
● Manual transaxle:
If  the  vehicle  is  stopped  by  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  System   operation
and the clutch pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.
● The  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  System  warning  light  (amber)  turns  on  when
the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 173. 
         
        
        
     
        
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2333-10. Active Safety System
3
When Driving
The Low Speed Pre-Collision System can be temporarily deactivated.
When  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Colli-
sion System is turned off, the Low
Speed  Pre-Collision  System  OFF
indicator light turns on.
When  the  engine  is  restarted,  the
system becomes operational.
Without Low  Speed Pre-Collision System OFF switch
Refer to Customizabl e Features on P. 555.
With Low Speed Pre-Collision System OFF switch
Press  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Colli-
sion System OFF switch to turn off
the  system.  The  Low  Speed  Pre-
Collision  System  OFF  indicator
light  in  the  combination  meter  will
illuminate.
Press  the  switch  again  to  turn  the
system  back  on.  The  Low  Speed
Pre-Collision System OFF indicator
light will turn off.
Stopping the Low Speed Pre-C ollision System Operation 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-11. Cruise Control
If  the  cruise  control  system  temporarily  canceled  (such  as  applying
the brake pedal) and the system i s still activated, the most recent set
speed will automatically resume  when the RES/  switch is pressed .
If  vehicle  speed  is  below  16  mph  (25  km/h),  increase  the  vehicl e
speed up to 16 mph (25 km/h) or m ore and press the RES/  switch.
To temporarily cancel the syst em, use one of these methods:
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
• Manual transaxle: Depress the clutch pedal.
• Press the OFF/CAN switch.
If the RES/  switch is pressed w hen the vehicle speed is 16 mph (25
km/h) or higher, the system rev erts to the previously set speed .
●If  any  of  the following  conditions  occur,  the  cruise control  sy stem  is  tempo-
rarily canceled.
• The parking brake is applied.
• Manual transaxle: The shift lever is in the neutral position.
• Automatic transaxle: The select or lever is in the P or N position.
● When the cruise control system is temporarily canceled by even  one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed cannot be re-set.
● Automatic transaxle:
The cruise control cannot be cancelled while driving in manual  mode (selec-
tor lever shifted from D to M position). Therefore, engine brak ing will not be
applied even if the transaxle is shifted down to a lower gear. If deceleration
is required, lower the set speed or depress the brake pedal.
■
When  a  cruising  speed  has  been  set  (cruise  set  indication
(white) is displayed/cruise set  indicator light (green) turns on)
Long-press  the  OFF/CAN  switch  o r  press  the  OFF/CAN  switch  2
times.
■When  a  cruising  speed  has  not  been  set  (cruise  main  indica-
tion (white) is displayed)
Press the OFF/CAN switch.
To Resume Cruising Speed at  More Than 16 mph (25 km/h)
To Temporarily Cancel
To Deactivate 
         
        
        
     
        
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4-1. Climate Control System
Operating Tips
• Operate the climate control system with the engine running.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the  fan
control  dial  on  for  a  long  perio d  of  time  with  the  ignition  switched
ON when the engine is not running.
• Clear  all  obstructions  such  as  l eaves,  snow  and  ice  from  the  hood
and the air inlet in t he cowl grille to imp rove the system efficiency.
• Use the climate control system  to defog the windows and dehumi d-
ify the air.
• The recirculate mode should be used when driving through tunne ls
or  while  in  a  traffic  jam,  or  when  you  would  like  to  shut  off  o utside
air for quick cooling of the interior.
• Use the outside air position for  ventilation or windshield defrosting.
• If the vehicle has been parked  in direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows to let warm air  escape, then run the climate con-
trol system.
• Run  the  air  conditioner  about  10  minutes  at  least  once  a  month  to
keep internal parts lubricated.
• Have the air conditioner checke d before the weather gets hot. Lack
of refrigerant may make the ai r conditioner less efficient.
The  refrigerant  specifications
are  indicated  on  a  label
attached  to  the  inside  of  the
engine  compartment.  Check
the  label  before  refilling  the
refrigerant.  If  the  wrong  type  of
refrigerant  is  used,  it  could
result  in  a  serious  malfunction
of the air conditioner.
For  details,  consult  your Toyota
dealer.
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