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Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
By detecting visible white/yellow lane markings or the road’s edge at speeds
above 32 mph, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is designed to issue an
audio/visual alert if an inadvertent lane departure is detected. If the driver does not
take corrective action, the Steering Assist function is designed to provide gentle
corrective steering.*
* See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
LANE DEPARTURE ALERT
LTA system display
The LTA indicator is illuminated when Lane Departure Alert is active. The LTA
indicator and lane markers flash orange when operating.
Operation display of steering wheel operation support
LTA indicator
Lane markers/road edge
Press and hold the LTA switch
to deactivate Lane Departure
Alert with Steering Assist.
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LANE DEPARTURE ALERT (CONTINUED)
(2)(1)
The LTA system displays when the Multi-Information Display (MID) is switched
to the driving assist system information screen.
(1) The system displays solid white lines on the Lane Departure Alert indicator when
visible lane markers or the road are detected. A side flashes orange to alert the
driver when the vehicle deviates from its lane.
(2) The system displays outlines on the Lane Departure Alert indicator when lane
markers or the road are not detected or the function is temporarily canceled.
Note: When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be
temporarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met
again, operation of the function is automatically restored. For example, Lane
Departure Alert may not function on the side(s) where white/yellow lines are
not detectable.
ADJUSTING LANE DEPARTURE ALERT SENSITIVITY
The driver can adjust the sensitivity of the Lane Departure Alert function from the
Multi-Information Display (MID) customization screen.
High - Is designed to warn approximately before the front
tire crosses the lane marker.
Standard - Is designed to warn approximately when the front
tire crosses the lane marker.
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select “Sensitivity” and then press “” to
select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
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SWAY WARNING SYSTEM
SWS is a function of LTA and is designed to detect swaying based on the vehicle
location in the lane and the driver’s steering wheel operation. To help prevent
swaying, the system alerts the driver using a buzzer sound and a warning display
on the MID.
Continuous lane deviations from swaying.
Gentle swaying from driver’sinattentiveness.
Acute steering wheel operation after the number of operations decrease due to driver’s inattentiveness.
ADJUSTING SWAY ALERT SENSITIVITY
DISABLING LTA SWAY WARNING ALERT
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select “Sway Sensitivity” and then press “”
to select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select “Sway Warning” and then press “”
to select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Note: Operation of the LTA system and setting adjustments continues in the
same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the
system is reset.
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When Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is enabled and
lane markers are detectable, Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) uses the lines on the road
and/or preceding vehicles to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
Operation display of steering wheel operation support
LTA indicator
Lane markers
LANE TRACING ASSIST w/LANE CENTERING
LTA system display
Follow-up cruising display
The lane centering function is linked with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC) and provides the required assistance by operating the steering
wheel to keep the vehicle in its current lane.
When dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is not operating, the lane
centering function does not operate.
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) with Lane
Centering
Press and hold the LTA switch
to deactivate Lane Tracing
Assist.
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(1) Press “” or “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
(2) Press “” or “” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting
screen is displayed.
(3) Press “” or “” switches and select “Lane center” and then press “” to
select the desired setting.
(4) Press “” to go back to the menu.
Note: Operation of the LTA system and setting adjustments continues in the
same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the
system is reset.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
DISABLING LANE CENTERING FUNCTION
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TURNING SYSTEM ON/OFF
(1)
Push once: OnPush twice: Off
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC)
Intended for highway use, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
lets you drive at a preset speed. The system is designed to function between
0-110 mph* and uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control, helping maintain a preset
distance from the vehicle ahead of you.*
* See toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
Multi-Informaition Display
Set speed
Dynamic Radar Cruise Controlvehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Cruise control switchIndicators
Refer to page 54 for switching to Constant Speed (Cruise) Control Mode.
ADJUSTING SET SPEED
(3) (2)
Vehicle will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected distance from a
slower vehicle traveling in front and accelerate back up to the selected speed if the
vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.
(1) Push “” to turn DRCC system ON. The “Radar Ready” and “” indicator
will come on.
(2) Use the steering wheel controls to increase speed by pushing “+RES” or
decrease the speed by pushing “-SET”. Push and hold to make a large
adjustment or push each time to make fine adjustments (1 mph [1.6 km/h] or 1
km/h [0.6 mph] increments.)
(3) Push “Cancel” to cancel the speed control.
* The speed control may also be canceled by depressing the brake pedal.
Increase speed/Resume
Cancel*
Decrease speed
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ADJUSTING DISTANCE
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the “” button to cycle
through the settings, which will
change progressively.
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding vehicle
up to approximately 328 ft (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle
following distance and operates to maintain a preset following distance from the
vehicle ahead. These distances vary based on vehicle speed.
LONG(default setting)MIDDLESHORT
Note: Vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill
slopes.
Preceding vehicle mark
(1) (2) (3)
(1) Constant speed cruising when there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control.
(2) Deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising when a preceding vehicle
driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is
necessary, the system applies the brakes (the brake lights will come on at this
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead
in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. A warning
tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your
vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
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ADJUSTING DISTANCE (CONTINUED)
Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the
buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver
cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress the brake pedal to
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
(3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
SWITCHING TO CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL MODE
SETTING CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL
If you are already using DRCC “”, push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to switch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
1.5 seconds
Set
To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on
page 52.
