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3024-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■Sensor detection information
Pay particular attention to the following instances in where th is may occur.
Failing to do so way result in the vehicle being unable to be d riven or parked
safety and possibly cause an accident.
● The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s
front corner and rear bumpers.
● Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability  of  the  sensor  to  correctly  detect  obstacles.  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 prob lem.)
• 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,  mot orcycle
engines,  air  brakes  of  large  vehicles,  or  other  loud  noises  pro ducing
ultrasonic 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 radio 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 installed.
• A backlit license plate, license plate holder, etc., are insta lled.
• People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types a nd color-
ing of clothing.
• People, animals, and moving objects may not be able to be detected.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which , because of
their  shape,  signs  and  other  objects  may  be  judged  by  the  senso r  to  be
closer than they are. 
     
        
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3044-5. Using the driving support systems
NOTICE
■When using intuitive parking assist-sensor
In  the  following  situations,  the  system  may  not  function  correctly  due  to  a
sensor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyot a dealer.
● A beep does not sound when you turn the main switch on.
● The  intuitive  parking  assist  operation  display  flashes,  and  a  beep  sounds
when no obstacles are detected.
● If  the  area  around  a  sensor  collides  with  something,  or  is  subjected  to
strong impact.
● If the bumper collides with something.
● If the display shows continuously without a beep.
● If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the  sensor, it is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.
■ Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor a rea. 
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning. 
     
        
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3234-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Turning off TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems
2WD models and 2WD mode on 4WD models
To turn the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, sto p the vehi-
cle  completely,  and  then  press  and  hold 
 for  more  than  3  seconds
while the AUTO LSD system is activated. ( P. 318)
4H mode on 4WD models
To  turn  the  TRAC,  VSC  and  Trailer  Sway  Control  systems  off,  press  and
hold 
 for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC off and “TRAC OFF” indicator light will come on.
Press 
 again to turn the system back on.
■ When  the  VSC  or  TRAC  system  is  turned  off  by  pressing  the  VSC  o ff
switch
On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assi st and pre-colli-
sion  braking  will  also  be  disabled.  The  PCS  warning  light  will  come  on  and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 500)
■ When  the  “TRAC  OFF”  indicator  light  comes  on  even  if  VSC  off  sw itch
has not been pressed.
TRAC cannot be operated. 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  lever  is  in  a  position  other  than  P  or  N  (when  starting  off  forward/
backward on an upward incline)
● The vehicle is stopped
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed
● The parking brake is not engaged
■ Automatic system cancelation  of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the follo wing situations:
The shift lever is shifted to P or N
● The accelerator pedal is depressed
● The parking brake is engaged
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released 
     
        
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3254-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■The 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 wet or s lick roads.
■ Stopping  distance when  the ABS   is  operating  may  exceed  that  of  nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain  a  safe  distance  from  the  vehicle  in  front  of  you,  espe cially  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 surfaces
■ TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional  control  and  power  may  not  be  achievable  while  driving  on  slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating. 
Drive  the  vehicle  carefully  in  conditions  where  stability  and  p ower  may  be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do  not  overly  rely  on  hill-start  assist  control.  Hill-start  ass ist  control  may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered wit h ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-st art assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle  stationary  for  an  extended  period  of  time.  Do  not  attempt  to  use
hill-start  assist  control  to  hold  the  vehicle  on  an  incline,  as   doing  so  may
lead to an accident.
■ When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator  light flashes. 
     
        
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4
Driving
Using  the  GAIN  (+/-)  selection
buttons,  set  a  starting  gain  of
5.0.
While  driving  20  -  25  mph  [35  -  40  km/h],  fully  apply  the 
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Driving
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3294-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
Using  the  GAIN  (+/-)  selection
buttons,  set  a  starting  gain  of
5.0.
While  driving  20  -  25  mph  [35  -  40  km/h],  fully  apply  the 
manual
TRAILER BRAKE OUTPUT
 slider.
Adjust  the  gain  setting,  using  t he  GAIN  (+/-)  selection  buttons ,  to
either  increase  or  decrease  to  j ust  below  the  point  of  trailer wheel
lock-up.
For confirmation, repeat steps   and   until desired gain setting
is reached (just below point of trailer wheel lock-up).
■ When using the trailer brake control system
Please  turn  off  the  intuitive  parking  assist  while  towing  a  tra iler.  If  left  on,
sonar sensors will detect the trailer being towed.
■ When setting the gain
Wheel  lock-up  occurs  when  the  trailer  wheel  squeals  or  tire  smo ke  occurs.
Trailer wheels may not lock-up while driving heavily loaded trailer. During this
case,  adjust  the  Trailer  gain  to  the  highest  allowable  setting  for  the  towing
condition.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The gain setting data will be reset.
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4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing hooks.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to ON.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in “2WD”.
Shift the shift lever to N  and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever  cannot be shifted. (P. 229)
■While towing
If the  engine  is not running, the power assist  for  the  brakes  a nd  steering  will
not function, marking steering and braking more difficult.
Emergency towing procedure
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4867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Low fuel level warning light
Standard fuel tank
Indicates  remaining  fuel  is  approximately  4.0  gal.  (15.0  L,
3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
Large fuel tank
Indicates  remaining  fuel  is  approximately  3.8  gal.  (14.4  L,
3.2 lmp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*1
Warns  the  driver  and/or  front  passenger  to  fasten  their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If  the  front  passenger’s  seat  is  occupied,  the  front
passenger’s  seat  belt  also  needs  to  be  fastened  to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Master warning light
A  buzzer  sounds  and  the  warning  light  comes  on  and
flashes  to  indicate  that  the  master  warning  system  has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 493
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Parking brake warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
     
        
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4947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing.A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the
shoulder of a road.
Indicates  that  the  engine  coolant  temperature  is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  intuitive  parking
assist
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates  that  one  or  more  of  the  doors  or  the
hood is not fully closed
The  system  also  indicates  which  doors  are  not
fully closed.
If  the  vehicle  reaches  a  speed  of  3  mph
(5 km/h),    flashes  and  a  buzzer
sounds  to  indicate  that  the  door(s)  are  not
yet fully closed.
 Make  sure  that  all  the  doors  and  the  hood
are closed.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Engine Stopped 
 
Stop In a Safe Place
Engine Coolant 
Temp High 
Stop in a Safe Place 
See Owner’s Manual
CHECK 
TRANSMISSION 
SYSTEM
Parking Assist Malfunction
Blind Spot Monitor  Malfunction 
Visit Your Dealer