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WARNING
■Limitations of the pre-collision system
● The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings. 
Do  not  use  the  pre-collision  system  instead  of  normal  braking  o perations
under any circumstances. This system will not prevent collision s or lessen
collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not overly re ly on this sys-
tem. Failure to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in dea th or serious
injury.
● Although  this  system  is  designed  to  help  avoid  a  collision  or  h elp  reduce
the impact of the collision, its effectiveness may change according to vari-
ous  conditions,  therefore  the  system  may  not  always  be  able  to  achieve
the same level of performance. 
Read  the  following  conditions  carefully.  Do  not  overly  rely  on  this  system
and always drive carefully.
• Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is  no pos-
sibility of a collision:  P. 302
• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly:  P. 304
● Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision syste m yourself. 
Depending  on  the  objects  used  for  testing  (dummies,  cardboard  o bjects
imitating  detectable  objects,  etc.),  the  system  may  not  operate   properly,
possibly leading to an accident.
■ Pre-collision braking
● When  the  pre-collision  braking  function  is  operating,  a  large  a mount  of
braking force will be applied.
● If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision braking func-
tion,  the  pre-collision  braking  function  operation  will  be  canceled  after
approximately 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.
● The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain o perations are
performed  by  the  driver.  If  the  accelerator  pedal  is  being  depressed
strongly  or the  steering  wheel  is  being  turned,  the  system  may  determine
that  the  driver  is  taking  evasive  action  and  possibly  prevent  t he  pre-colli-
sion braking function from operating.
● In  some  situations,  while  the  pre-collision  braking  function  is   operating,
operation  of  the  function  may  be  canceled  if  the  accelerator  pedal  is
depressed  strongly  or  the  steering  wheel  is  turned  and  the  syst em  deter-
mines that the driver is taking evasive action.
● If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine  that the
driver  is  taking  evasive  action  and  possibly  delay  the  operation  timing  of
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• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a personal mobility vehi cle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unload ed truck
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is  carrying a large
load,  a  bicycle  ridden  by  more  than  one  person,  or  a  uniquely  shaped
bicycle (bicycle with a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
• If  a  pedestrian/or  the  riding  height  of  a  bicyclist  ahead  is  s horter  than
approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• If  a  pedestrian/bicyclist  is  wearing  oversized  clothing  (a  rai n  coat,  long
skirt, etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist i s bending for-
ward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or  other vehicle
• When  driving  in  inclement  weather  such  as  heavy  rain,  fog,  snow  or  a
sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When  the  surrounding  area  is  dim,  such  as  at  dawn  or  dusk,  or  while  at
night  or  in  a  tunnel,  making  a  detectable  object  appear  to  be  n early  the
same color as its surroundings
• When driving in  a place where the  surrounding brightness changes  sud-
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been d riven 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  a  preceding  vehicle  has  a  low  rear end, such as a low bed trailer
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WARNING
■Conditions in which functions may not operate properly
In  the  following  situations,  the  functions  may  not  operate  prop erly  and  the
vehicle  may  depart  from  its  lane.  Drive  safely  by  always  paying   careful
attention to your surroundings and operate the steering wheel t o correct the
path of the vehicle without relying solely on the functions.
● When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is  displayed  ( P.  317)  and  the  pre-
ceding vehicle is swaying. (Your vehicle may sway accordingly a nd depart
from the lane.)
● When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is  displayed  ( P.  317)  and  the  pre-
ceding vehicle departs from its lane. (Your vehicle may follow  the preced-
ing vehicle and depart from the lane.)
● When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is  displayed  ( P.  317)  and  the  pre-
ceding  vehicle  is  being  driven  extremely  close  to  the  left/righ t  lane  line.
(Your vehicle may follow the preceding vehicle and depart from  the lane.)
● Vehicle is being driven around a sharp curve.
●When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is
displayed  ( P.  317)  and  the  preceding
vehicle  changes  lanes.  (Your  vehicle
may  follow  the  preceding  vehicle  and
also change lanes.)
● Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mis-
taken  for  white  (yellow)  lines  are  pres-
ent  on  the  side  of  the  road  (guardrails,
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Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no  vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.
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.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is
stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off,  pushing the
cruise control lever up or depressing the accelerator pedal (st art-off opera-
tion)  will  resume  follow-up  cruising.  If  the  start-off  operatio n  is  not  per-
formed, system control continues to keep your vehicle stopped.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to an over-
taking  lane  while  driving  at  50  mph  (80  km/h)  or  more,  the  vehi cle  will
accelerate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.
The  system’s  identification  of  what  is  an  overtaking  lane  may  b e  deter-
mined solely based on the location of the steering wheel in the  vehicle (left
side driver position versus right side driver position.) If the  vehicle is driven
to a region where the overtaking lane is on a different side fr om where the
vehicle is normally driven, the vehicle may accelerate when the  turn signal
lever is operated in the opposite direction to the overtaking l ane (e.g., if the
driver normally operates the vehicle in a region where the overtaking lane
is to the right but then drives to a region where the overtaking lane is to the
left, the vehicle may accelerate when the right turn signal is activated).
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.
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The guidance screen is displayed on the multi-information display.
Assistance level indicator
Displays  a  gauge  indicating  the
level  until  the  vehicle’s  stopping
position/the position at which assist
control ends.
Stop display
When  illuminated,  depress  the
brake pedal and stop the vehicle at
once.
Operation display area
Displays  the  operating  condition  of  the  Simple  Advanced  Parking  Guid-
ance System.
Advice display
Follow  the  instructions  on  the  display  and  perform  any  indicate d  opera-
tions. As an example, the illustration shows the display indica ting it is nec-
essary to depress the brake pedal in order to control the vehicle speed and
to confirm the safety of your surroundings.
S-APGS switch icon
Displayed  when  the  assist  mode  can  be  changed  and  the  system  ca n  be
turned off or on using the S-APGS switch.
Steering wheel auto operation display
Displays when the steering wheel auto operation is being perfor med.
Intuitive parking assist display/door position (open/close) display
P. 363
■S-APGS indicator inside the meter (P.   111 )
This  indicator  illuminates  when  the  steering  wheel  auto  operation  is  being
performed  by  the  Simple Advanced  Parking  Guidance  System. After   control
ends, the indicator blinks for a short period of time and then  turns off.
■ Intuitive parking assist pop-up display
While  the  Simple  Advanced  Parking  Guidance  System  is  operating,   if  the
intuitive parking assist detects an obstacle, the intuitive parking assist display
automatically  pops  up  on  the  guidance  screen  ( P.  363),  regardless  of
whether the intuitive parking assist is on or off. (P. 362)
Guidance screen
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■Function summary
If a parking space can be detected, you will be guided forward  until
you  reach  the  assist  control  star ting  position,  and  then  the  parallel
parking  assist  mode  can  be  us ed.  Furthermore,  depending  on  the
parking  space  and  other  conditions,  multi-turn  maneuvering  assi st
control is also prov ided if necessary.
Continue  moving  forward
with  the  vehicle  parallel  to
the curb or road, and stop so
that  the  center  of  the  target
parking  spot  appears  nearly
perpendicular  to  the  vehicle.
Then press the S-APGS
switch  1  time  to  select  the
parallel parking assist mode.
Travel  straight  ahead  paral-
lel  with  the  road  or  curb  so
that  the  parking  space  is
detected.
A sound is issued and a display is shown to notify you when the
vehicle  reaches  a  position  wher e  assist  control  can  be  used  to
begin  backing  up  from,  and  then  when  the  shift  position  is
changed according to guidance provided by the system, steering
wheel auto oper ation begins.
If  the  detected  parking  space  or  road  width  (distance  to  the  si de  of  the
road across from the parking space) is narrow, or if there are obstacles
in front of the vehicle, guidance will not be issued.
Parking is complete
This  completes  the  assist  mode.  Depending  on  the  condition  of  t he
parking space, guidance to starting points for moving forward and back-
ing  up,  as  well  as  the  steering  wheel  auto  operation,  are  repea ted  any
time  multi-turn  maneuvering  is  necessary  following  step    from  the
time the vehicle begins backing up until parking completes.
How to parallel park (paral lel parking assist mode)
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When  a  beep  sounds  once
and the stop display ( P.   3 9 0 )
is  shown  on  the  display,  stop
the vehicle.
When  the  shift  position  is  changed  to  R,  a  high-pitched  beep  is
emitted and assist control will start.
● When  the  steering  wheel  auto  operation  starts,  the  steering
wheel  auto  operation  display  ( P.  390)  and  assistance  level
indicator ( P. 390) will be shown in the display area.
● To stop assist control,  press the S-APGS switch.
Assume  an  ordinary  posture  for  backing  up,  rest  your  hands
lightly  on  the  steering  wheel  without  applying  any  force,  direc tly
confirm the safety of the area t o the rear and around the vehic le,
confirm  that  there  are  no  obsta cles  in  the  parking  space,  and
slowly  back  up  while  adjusting  your  speed  by  depressing  the
brake pedal.
● When  backing  up  too  quickly,  a  sharp  beeping  sound  is  emit-
ted and assist cont rol is stopped. (P. 391)
● When  the  vehicle  cannot  be  cleanly  entered  within  the  target
parking spot on the first try and multi-turn maneuvering is nec -
essary, proceed to step  .
When  multi-turn  maneuvering  is  not  necessary,  proceed  to
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When  a  beep  sounds  once
and the stop display ( P.   3 9 0 )
is  shown  on  the  display,  stop
the vehicle.
Change the shift position to D.
Assume  an  ordinary  driving  postu re,  rest  your  hands  lightly  on
the  steering  wheel  without  applying  any  force,  directly  confirm
the  safety  of  the  area  to  the  front  and  around  the  vehicle  and
slowly proceed forward while adjusting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.
When  a  beep  sounds  once  and  the  stop  display  ( P.  390)  is
shown on the display, stop the vehicle.
Change the shift position to R.
Assume  an  ordinary  posture  for  backing  up,  rest  your  hands
lightly  on  the  steering  wheel  without  applying  any  force,  direc tly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehic le
and slowly back up while adjust ing your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.
Depending  on  the  condition  of  the  parking  space,  steps    to    may
need to be repeated.
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