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■Daytime running light system
●The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlights
and illuminate dimmer than the headlights.
● To  make  your  vehicle  more  visible  to  other  drivers  during  dayti me  driving,
the  daytime  running  lights  turn  on  automatically  when  all  of  the  following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designe d for use at
night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the   or “AUTO”
* position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking
brake is set again.
● For  the  U.S.A.:  Daytime  running  lights  can  be  turned  off  by  ope rating  the
switch.
● Compared  to  turning  on  the  headlights,  the  daytime  running  ligh t  system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it  can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
●When  the  headlights  are  on:  The  headlights  and  tail  lights  turn   off  30  sec-
onds  after  a  door  is  opened  and  closed  if  the  engine  switch  has   been
switched to ACCESSORY or OFF mode.
● When  only  the  tail  lights  are  on:  The  tail  lights  turn  off  automatically  if  the
engine  switch  is  switched  to ACCESSORY  or  OFF  mode  and  driver’s   door
is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION  ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to the   or   positi on.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according  to the number
of  passengers  and  the  loading  condition  of  the  vehicle  to  ensur e  that  the
headlights do not interfere with other road users. The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that  blocks  the  sensor  is  affixed  to  the
windshield.
Doing  so  interferes  with  the  sensor
detecting  the  level  of  ambient  light  and
may  cause  the  automatic  headlight  sys-
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PCS (Pre-Collision System)
: If equipped
The  pre-collision  system  uses  a  radar  sensor  and  front  camera
to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. Wh en
the  system  determines  that  the  possibility  of  a  frontal  collisi on
with a vehicle or pedestrian i s  high,  a  warning  operates  to  urg e
the  driver  to  take  evasive  action  and  the  potential  brake  pres-
sure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the sys-
tem  determines  that  the  possibi lity  of  a  frontal  collision  with a
vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are automat i-
cally  applied  to  hel p  avoid  the  collision  or  help  reduce  the
impact of the collision.
The  pre-collision  system  can  b e  disabled/enabled  and  the  warnin g
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• When  a  very  bright  light,  such  as  the  sun  or  the  headlights  of  oncoming
traffic, shines directly into the front camera
• When  the  surrounding  area  is  dim,  such  as  at  dawn  or  dusk,  or  while  at
night or in a tunnel
• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
• While  making  a  left/right  turn  and  for  a  few  seconds  after  mak ing  a  left/
right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving o n a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill 
• If the radar sensor or front camera is misaligned
● In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking fo rce may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If  the  braking  functions  cannot  operate  to  their  full  extent,  such  as  when
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If  the  vehicle  is  not  properly  maintained  (brakes  or  tires  are   excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When  the  vehicle  is  being  driven  on  a  gravel  road  or  other  sli ppery  sur-
face
• If  the  front  of  the  vehicle  is  raised  or
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■If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates and a warning m essage is
displayed on the multi-information display
The  pre-collision  system  may  be  temporarily  unavailable  or  ther e  may  be  a
malfunction in the system.
● In  the  following  situations,  the  warning  light  will  turn  off,  t he  message  will
disappear  and  the  system  will  become  operational  when  normal  op erating
conditions return:
• When the radar sensor or front camera or the area around eithe r sensor
is hot, such as in the sun
• When the radar sensor or front camera or the area around eithe r sensor
is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment
• When a front sensor is dirty or covered with snow, etc.
• When the part of the windshield in front of the front camera i s fogged up
or covered with condensation or ice 
(Defogging the windshield:  P. 399)
• If  the  front  camera  is  obstructed,  such  as  when  the  hood  is  op en  or  a
sticker is attached to the windshield near the front camera
● If  the  PCS  warning  light  continues  to  flash  or  remains  illuminated  or  the
warning message does not disappear even though the vehicle has  returned
to normal, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P. 379), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision
braking functions are also disabled.
● The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Coll ision Brake
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This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehi cles
up  to  approximately  328  ft.  (100  m)  ahead,  determines  the  curre nt
vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain  a suit-
able following distance from the vehicle ahead.
When  driving  on  downhill  slopes,  the  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  may
become shorter.
Example of 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-ve hicle  dis-
tance switch.
Example of deceleration crui sing 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  s peed  is
necessary,  the  system  applies  the  brakes  (the  stop  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.
Approach  warning  warns  you  when  the  system  cannot  decelerate  su ffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle fr om closing in on the vehicle ahead.
Example of 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  syst em  then
returns to constant speed cruising.
Driving in vehicle-to-vehi cle distance control mode
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■Automatic cancelation of c onstant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
● Actual  vehicle  speed  is  more  than  approximately  10  mph  (16  km/h )  below
the set vehicle speed.
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) .
● VSC is activated.
● Active TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or Active TRAC system is turned off.
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
● The  center  differential  lock/unlock  is  not  completed  within  5  s econds  while
the cruise control system is on.
If  constant  speed  control  mode  is  automatically  canceled  for  an y  other  rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in  vehicle-to-vehi-
cle  distance  control  mode,  a  brake  system  operation  sound  may  b e  heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Warning messages and buzzers for d ynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If  a warning message
is  shown  on  the  multi-information  display,  read  the  message  and  follow  the
instructions.
■ When the sensor may not be correctly detect ing the vehicle ahead
In  the  case  of  the  following  and  depending  on  the  conditions,  o perate  the
brake  pedal  when  deceleration  of  the  system  is  insufficient  or  operate  the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types o f vehicles, the
approach warning ( P. 284) may not be activated.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board,  etc.)
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●When  water  or  snow  thrown  up  by  the  surrounding  vehicles  hinders  the
detecting of the sensor
■ Conditions  under  which  the  vehic le-to-vehicle  distance  control mode
may not function correctly
In the case of the following conditions, operate the brake peda l (or accelera-
tor pedal, depending on the situation) as necessary.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, the system
may not operate properly.
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly
● When driving on a road surrounded by a structure, such as in a  tunnel or on
a bridge
● While  the  vehicle  speed  is  decreasing  to  the  set  speed  after  th e  vehicle
accelerates by depressing the accelerator pedal
●
When  your  vehicle  is  pointing  upwards
(caused  by  a  heavy  load  in  the  luggage
compartment, etc.)
● Preceding vehicle has an extremely high
ground clearance
● When the road curves or when the lanes
are narrow
● When  steering  wheel  operation  or  your
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■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when
●Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
● Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• The shift lever is in R.
■ Intuitive parking assist display
When  an  obstacle  is  detected  while  the  rear  view  monitor  system ,  Multi-ter-
rain Monitor is in use, the warning indicator will appear in th e upper corner of
the screen even if the display setting has been set to off.
■ Sensor detection information
●The  sensor’s  detection  areas  are  limited  to  the  areas  around  th e  vehicle’s
bumper.
● Certain  vehicle  conditions  and  the  surrounding  environment  may  affect  the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances where
this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensors  will resolve
this problem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.) In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen ma y show an
abnormal display, or obstacles may not be detected.
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• 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 vehicles, or other loud noises pro ducing ultra-
sonic waves.
• There  is  another  vehicle  equipped  with  parking  assist  sensors  in  the
vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna .
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.
• If obstacles draw too close to the sensor.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is i nstalled.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types o f clothing.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor  to be closer
than they are.