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4-5. Using the driving support systems
When the Simple Advanced Park ing Guidance System cannot be
operated, or when operation is stopped, canceled, etc., the one of the
following message is displayed on the multi-information display . Take
appropriate action acc ording to the display.
■When it is not possible to operate
Multi-information display messages
MessageSituation/Handling method
The system may be malfunctioning.
 Turn the power switch off and then start the
hybrid system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer if the message is displayed again.
There may be a system failure.
Power steering equipment is temporarily overheat-
ing.
Turn the power switch off, wait for a little
while, and then start the hybrid system again.
The hybrid system is not operating.
Start the hybrid system.
Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the sensor.
Remove any ice, snow, dirt, etc.
The sensor is frozen.
Once the sensor thaws, the system will return
to normal.
The 12-volt battery has been removed and rein-
stalled.
Drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) or higher.
The S-APGS switch is operated when the vehicle
speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h).
Operate the switch when the vehicle speed is
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or less.
Assist control is started while the steering wheel is
held.
Rest your hands on the steering wheel with-
out applying any force. Assist control will
start.

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4174-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
●Do not rely solely upon the Simple Advanced Parking Guidance Sy stem.
As with unequipped vehicles, move forward and back up carefully while
directly confirming the safety of your surroundings and the are a to the rear
of the vehicle.
● Do not back up while viewing the multi-information display. Bac king up
while only viewing the monitor screen may cause a collision or lead to an
accident, as the image displayed on the monitor screen may diff er from
actual conditions. Make sure to visually check the surrounding areas and
the area to the rear of the vehicle with and without the mirror while backing
up.
● Drive slowly while adjusting your speed by depressing the brake pedal
when backing up or moving forward.
● If it seems the vehicle may make contact with a pedestrian, ano ther vehi-
cle or any other obstacles, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal,
and then press the S-APGS switch to turn off the system.
● Use the system in a parking lot with a flat surface.
● Observe the following precautions, as the steering wheel automa tically
turns during use.
• There is risk of a necktie, scarf, your arm, etc. being caught on the
steering wheel. Please do not allow your upper body to be close to the
steering wheel. Also, do not allow children close to the steeri ng wheel.
• There is a possibility of injury when the steering wheel turns if you have long fingernails.
• In case of emergency, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal,
and then press the S-APGS switch to turn off the system.
● Always confirm that there is appropriate space before attemptin g to park
the vehicle and operate the system.

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4194-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
●Observe the following precautions, as the sensors may stop func tioning
properly which may lead to an accident.
• Do not subject the sensor to strong shocks by hitting it, etc. The sen-
sors may not function properly.
• When using a high-pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not spray
water directly on the sensors. Equipment may not function prope rly if
subjected to an impact from strong water pressure. If the vehic le
bumper strikes something, equipment may not operate properly du e to
a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
● In the following situations, the sensors may not operate normally and may
lead to an accident. Drive carefully.
• Obstacles cannot be detected in the side areas until a scan of the side
areas is completed. ( P. 368)
• Even after the scan of the side areas is completed, obstacles such as other vehicles, people or animals that approach from the sides cannot
be detected.
• The sensor is frozen (if it thaws, the system returns to norma l).
A warning message may display at particularly low temperatures due to
the sensor freezing and it may not detect parked vehicles.
• The sensor is blocked by someone’s hand.
• The vehicle is tilted a large amount.
• The temperature is extremely hot or cold.
• The vehicle is driven on undulating roads, slopes, gravel road s, in areas
with tall grass, etc.
• An ultrasonic wave source is nearby, such as the horn or senso rs of
another vehicle, a motorcycle engine or the air brake of a larg e vehicle.
• Heavy rain or a water strikes the vehicle.
• The angle of the sensor may be deviated when assist control st arts
even if there is a parked vehicle in the target parking spot. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
• Do not install any accessories within the sensor detection ran ge.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing
to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release
.
The “Traction Control Turned Off”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press
again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■ Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than
3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator will come on and the “Traction Control Tu rned Off”
will be shown on the multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake ass ist and pre-
collision braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on
and the message will be shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 593)
■ When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing that TRAC has been disab led even if has not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assi st control will
operate:
● The shift position is in a position other than P or N (when sta rting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)
● The vehicle is stopped
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed
● The parking brake is not engaged
Disabling the TRAC system

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist
The system operates when the following occurs.
●TRAC/VSC can operate
● The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning
● The system detects that the vehicle is drifting to the outer si de
● The brake pedal is released
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the s ystem from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should thi s occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ Electric power steering system wa rning light (warning buzzer)
P. 593
■ When a message related to AWD system is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display (AWD models)
Perform the following actions.
MessageDetailsActions
“AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode”AWD system is over-
heating.Stop the vehicle for a
certain amount of time
or drive the vehicle at
approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) or more to
reduce the overload to
the system. Once the
display message on the
multi-information dis-
play turns off, there is
no problem continuing
to drive.
“AWD System Overheated 2WD Mode Engaged”
The vehicle switched
from all-wheel drive
(AWD) to front wheel
drive due to over-
heating.
“AWD System Malfunction
2WD Mode EngagedVisit Your Dealer”
A malfunction
occurred in the AWD
system, and the
vehicle switched to
front wheel drive.
Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.

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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
7-inch display) ................. 436
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............ 446
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 456 5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 458• Front interior light .......... 459
• Front personal lights ..... 459
• Rear interior light .......... 460
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 461 • Glove box...................... 462
• Console box .................. 462
• Cup holders .................. 463
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 464
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 465
• Seat back pockets ........ 466
Luggage compartment features ........................... 467
5-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ....... 473 • Sun visors ..................... 473
• Vanity mirrors................ 473
• Power outlets ................ 474
• USB charging ports....... 475
• Wireless charger ........... 477
• Armrest ......................... 486
• Coat hooks.................... 486
• Assist grips ................... 487
Garage door opener.......... 488

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
(vehicles with 7-inch display)
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Move the temperature setting
knob upwards to increase the
temperature and downwards to
decrease the temperature.
If is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
■
Fan speed setting
Move the fan speed setting
knob upwards to increase the
fan speed and downwards to
decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed is shown on the
display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
Temperature
setting knob
Fan speed
setting knob

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4395-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Manually turning front seat concentrated airflow mode on/off
In front seat concentrated airflow mode, directing airflow to t he front
seats only and to all seats can be switched via switch operatio n.
When the mode has been switched manually, automatic airflow
control stops operating.
Press on the air conditioning operation panel and switch
the airflow.
● Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the front seats only
● Indicator off: Airfl ow to all the seats
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time is pressed.
The indicator illuminates when the recirculated air mode is
selected.
■
Air conditioning eco mode
The air conditioning system is c ontrolled with low fuel consumption
prioritized such as re ducing fan speed, etc.
Press .
The air conditioning eco mode switches between on and off each time
is pressed.
“ECO” is displayed in the air conditioning control panel displa y when the
air conditioning eco mode is on.
Other functions