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2574-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■When to disable the pre-collision system
In  the  following  situations,  disable  the  system,  as  it  may  not  operate  prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or ser ious injury:
● When the vehicle is being towed
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
● When  transporting  the  vehicle  via  truck,  boat,  train  or  similar   means  of
transportation
● When  the  vehicle  is  raised  on  a  lift  with  the  engine  running  an d  the  tires
are allowed to rotate freely
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chass is dyna-
mometer  or  speedometer  tester,  or  when  using  an  on  vehicle  whee l  bal-
ancer
● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front gr ille, due to
an accident or other reasons
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the tires are not properly inflated
● When the tires are very worn
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed
● When tire chains are installed
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair  kit is used
● If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sens or or front
camera is temporarily installed to the vehicle 

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4
Driving
WARNING
■To avoid operating LDA system by mistake
When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the s ystem off.
■ Situations unsuitable for LDA system
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The  system  may  not  operate  properly  and  lead  to  an  accident,  re sulting  in
death or serious injury.
● A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped.
● Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mistaken  for  white  (yellow)  l ines  are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective  poles, etc.).
● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.
● White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fo g, dust, etc.
● Asphalt  repair  marks,  white  (yellow)  line  marks,  etc.  are  prese nt  due  to
road repair.
● Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to  construction
work.
● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
■ Preventing  LDA  system  malfunctio ns  and  operations  performed  by
mistake
● Do  not  modify  the  headlights  or  place  stickers,  etc.  on  the  sur face  of  the
lights.
● Do  not  modify  the  suspension  etc.  If  the  suspension  etc.  needs  to  be
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, d o not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
● If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer. 

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4
Driving
Observe  the  following  precautions.  Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  an
unexpected  accident. Al so,  when  driving,  make  sure  to  directly  con-
firm  the  safety  of  your  surroundings  and  the  area  to  the  rear  o f  the
vehicle.
When using the Multi-terrain Monitor
WARNING
■ Conditions under which the Multi-terrain Monitor should not be  used
Do  not  use  the  Multi-terrain  Monitor  in  the  following  situations. The  system
may not operate properly, resulting in an unexpected accident.
● When driving on an icy, snow-covered or otherwise slippery road surface
● When using tire chains or a spare tire
● When either front door or the back door is not completely close d
● When driving on an uneven road, such as a hill
● When tires or suspension parts other than those specified are e quipped 
When  the  tires  are replaced, the position indicated by the guid e  lines dis-
played on the screen may differ.
■ Guide lines
The tire position indicator lines and vehicle position indicator lines may differ
from  actual  vehicle  positions  depending  on  the  number  of  passen gers,
cargo  weight,  road  grade,  road  surface  conditions,  brightness  o f  the  sur-
rounding  environment,  etc.  Always  drive  the  vehicle  while  confi rming  the
safety of your surroundings. 

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3814-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
Any  of  the  following  conditions  may  result  in  an  accident  which  could cause
death or serious injury: 
■ The Multi Terrain ABS does  not operate effectively when
● The  limits  of  tire  gripping  performance  have  been  exceeded  (suc h  as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The  vehicle  hydroplanes  while  driving  at  high  speed  on  the  wet  or  slick
road.
■ Stopping distance when the Multi  Terrain ABS is operating may exceed
that of normal conditions
The Multi Terrain ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-
tance.  Always  maintain  a  safe  distance  from  the  vehicle  in  fron t  of  you,
especially in the following situations.
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads
■ Active TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional  control  and  power  may  not  be  achievable  while  driving  on  slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the Active TRAC is operating. 
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and powe r may be lost.
■ If the hill-start assist control  does not operate effectively
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered  in ice.
■ When Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are off
Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  r oad  condi-
tions. As there are systems to help ensure vehicle stability an d driving force,
do  not  turn  off Active  TRAC,  VSC  and  Trailer  Sway  Control  unless  neces-
sary. 

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4-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  t o  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures. • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set  of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure  that  all  tires  are  the  same  size  and  brand,  and  that  cha ins  match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following accordi ng to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour  warm  water  over  the  frozen  area  to  melt  the  ice.  Wipe  away
the water immediately to  prevent it from freezing.
● To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan,
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’s  roof,  chassis,  around  the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove  any  snow  or  mud  from  the  bottom  of  your  shoes  before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you  and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to roa d con-
ditions.
Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving  the  vehicle  in  winter. Always  drive  the  vehicle  in  a  ma n-
ner appropriate to  the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle 

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4-6. Driving tips
●Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting  the
parking brake. The parking brake  may freeze up, preventing it from
being  released.  If  the  vehicle  is  parked  without  setting  the  pa rking
brake, make sure to  block the wheels. 
Failure to do so may be dangerou s because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, pos sibly leading to an accident.
● If  the  vehicle  is  parked  without   setting  the  parking  brake,  confirm
that the shift lever c annot be moved out of P
*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifte d from P to any
other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift  lever can be
shifted  from  P,  there  may  be  a  problem  with  the  shift  lock  syst em.  Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Use the correct tire ch ain size when mounting the snow chains. 
Chain size is regulate d for each tire size.
Side chain
(0.20 in. [5 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter)
Regulations  regarding  the  use  of  tire  chains  vary  depending  on  loca-
tion and type of road. Always chec k local regulations before installing
chains.
■ Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing  chains:
● Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
● Install  tire  chains  on  rear  tires  as  tightly  as  possible.  Retig hten  chains  after
driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with th e tire chains.
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
1
2
Regulations on the use of tire chains 

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3914-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of acciden ts.
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  a  loss  of  vehicle  control  and  ca use  death  or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do  not  drive  in  excess  of  75  mph  (120  km/h),  regardless  of  the  type  of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of acciden ts.
Failing  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  d riven  safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tir e chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid  sudden  acceleration,  abrupt  steering,  sudden  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that v ehicle con-
trol is maintained.
● Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request  repairs  or  replacement  of  snow  tires  from Toyota  dealer s  or  legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affect s the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not funct ion correctly
when tire chains are fitted. 

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Maintenance and care
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
initialize  the  system  with  the  ti re  inflation  pressure  adjusted  to  the  speci-
fied level.
■Situations  in  which  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  may  not  op er-
ate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may no t operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. 
• A tire has been replaced with a  tire that is not an OE (Original Equip-
ment) tire.
• A tire has been replac ed with a tire that is not of the specif ied size.
• Tire chains etc . are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported ru n-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is instal led.
• If  there  is  a  lot  of  snow  or  ice  on  the  vehicle,  particularly  around  the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If  the  spare  tire  is  in  a  location  subject  to  poor  radio  wave  signal
reception.
• If  a  large  metallic  object  whic h  can  interfere with  signal  reception  is
put near the spare tire.
• If  tires  not  equipped  with  the  tire  pressure  warning  valves  an d trans-
mitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmi tters is
not registered in the tire  pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large
display,  airport  or  other  facilit y  that  generates  strong  radio  waves  or
electrical noise
• When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or
other wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to s tart or go
off could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when  a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.