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• The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly.
• The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.
• The brake pedal is depressed.
●Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision warning)
When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turni ng left or right at an inter-
section which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.
●Intersection right/left turn assistance (pre-collision braking)
When the turn signal lights are not flashing, support for turni ng left or right at an inter-
section which targets oncoming vehicles does not work.
■Object detection function
The system detects objects based on their size, profile, motion, etc. However, an object may not be detected depend-
ing on the surrounding brightness and the motion, posture, and angle of the detected object, preventing the system
from operating properly. ( P.169) The illustration shows an image of detectable objects.
■Conditions under which the system
may operate even if there is no pos- sibility of a collision
●In some situations such as the follow-ing, the system may determine that there is a possibility of a frontal colli-
sion and operate. • When passing a detectable object, etc.
• When changing lanes while overtak- ing a detectable object, etc.• When approaching a detectable
object in an adjacent lane or on the roadside, such as when changing the course of travel or driving on a wind-
ing road
Detectable
objectsVehicle speedOncoming vehicle
speed
Relative speed
between your vehicle
and object
Ve hi cl e sApprox. 10 to 25 km/h
(7 to 15 mph)
Approx. 30 to 55 km/h
(20 to 35 mph)
Approx. 40 to 80 km/h
(25 to 50 mph)
PedestriansApprox. 10 to 25 km/h
(7 to 15 mph)-Approx. 10 to 25 km/h
(7 to 15 mph)
Detectable
objectsVehicle speedOncoming vehicle
speed
Relative speed
between your vehicle
and object
Ve hi cl e sApprox. 15 to 25 km/h
(10 to 15 mph)
Approx. 30 to 45 km/h
(20 to 28 mph)
Approx. 45 to 70 km/h
(28 to 43 mph)
PedestriansApprox. 10 to 25 km/h
(7 to 15 mph)-Approx. 10 to 25 km/h
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• While making a right/left turn, when a
pedestrian approaches from behind or side of your vehicle
●In addition to the above, in some situ-ations, such as the following, the emergency steering assist may not
operate. • When the white (yellow) lane lines are difficult to see, such as when they are
faint, diverging/merging, or a shadow is cast upon them• When the lane is wider or narrower
than normal • When there is a light and dark pattern on the road surface, such as due to
road repairs • When a pedestrian is detected near the centerline of the vehicle
• When the target is too close • When there is insufficient safe or unobstructed space for the vehicle to
be steered into • If oncoming vehicle is present• If VSC function is operating
●In some situations such as the follow-ing, sufficient braking force or steering
force 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 main-
tained (brakes or tires are excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)• When the vehicle is being driven on a
gravel road or other slippery surface • When the road surface has deep wheel tracks
• When driving on a hill road • When driving on a road that has inclines to the left or right
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.212), the pre- collision brake assist and pre-collision
braking functions are also disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and
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This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to approx-
imately 100 m (328 ft.) ahead, d etermines the current vehicle-to-vehicle fol-
lowing distance, and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from
the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to-vehicle distance can also be set
by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.
When driving on downhill slopes, the vehicle-to-vehicle distanc e may become
shorter.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed appe ars
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically deceler-
ates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the sys-
tem applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this ti me). The system will
respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order t o maintain the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. Approach warning war ns you when the sys-
tem cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the
vehicle ahead.
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves t o an overtaking lane
while driving at 80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the vehicle will acc elerate to help to over-
take a passing vehicle.
The system’s identification of what is an overtaking lane may b e determined solely
based on the location of the steering wheel in the vehicle (lef t side driver position
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When the current set speed is
higher than the recognized
speed limit
Press and hold the “-SET” switch.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with
Road Sign Assist can be
enabled/disabled in on the
multi-information display. ( P.358)
When the Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control with Road Sign Assist is
operating, while driving down a hill,
the vehicle speed may exceed the
set speed.In this case, the dis-
played set vehicle speed will be
highlighted and a buzzer will sound
to alert the driver.
■Dynamic radar cruise control can
be set when
●Vehicles with Multidrive: The shift
lever is in D.
●Vehicles with manual transmission:
The shift lever is in range 2nd or higher.
●Depending on the control mode, this
item can be set at the following speeds.• Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode: Approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) or more• Constant speed control mode:
Approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) or more
■Accelerating after setting the vehi-cle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After accelerat-ing, the set speed resumes. However,
during vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order
to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.
■Shift position selection (vehicles with manual transmission)
Select a shift position according to the vehicle speed. If the engine speed is too high or too low, control may be automat-
ically canceled.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
is automatically canceled in the follow- ing situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 km/h (16 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned off.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.
●When the brake control or output restriction control of a driving support
system operates. (For example: Pre- Collision System, Drive-Start Control)
●Vehicles with manual transmission: When the shift lever is in N or the clutch pedal is depressed for a certain
amount of time or more.
●The parking brake is operated.
Enabling/Disabling the
Dynamic Radar Cruise Con-
trol with Road Sign Assist (if
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■Stopping the engine
Vehicles with Multidrive
While driving with the D shift posi-
tion selected, depress the brake
pedal and stop the vehicle. The
engine will stop automatically.
When the engine stops, the Stop &
Start indicator will illuminate.
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion
1 Fully depress the clutch pedal
and depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle.
2 Move the shift lever to N and
release the clutch pedal. The
engine will stop automatically.
When the engine is stopped by the Stop
& Start system, the Stop & Start indica- tor will illuminate.
■Restarting the engine
Vehicles with Multidrive
Release the brake pedal. The
engine will start automatically.
When the engine starts, the Stop &
Start indicator will turn off.
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion
With the shift lever in N, depress
the clutch pedal. The engine will
Stop & Start system
Multidrive: The Stop & Start
system stops and starts the
engine according to brake
pedal or shift lever operation
when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a stoplight, inter-
section, etc., in order to
improve fuel economy and
reduce noise pollution caused
by the engine idling.
Manual transmission: The
Stop & Start system stops and
starts the engine according to
clutch pedal or shift lever
operation when the vehicle is
stopped, such as at a stop-
light, intersection, etc., in
order to improve fuel economy
and reduce noise pollution
caused by the engine idling.
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is excessively high, sound output from
the audio system may suddenly be cut off in order to reduce battery con-sumption. To prevent the audio sys-
tem from being cut off, keep the volume of audio system at a moderate level. If the audio system has been cut
off, turn the engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or more and then turn it to ACC or ON to re-enable the audio
system.
●The audio system may not be acti-
vated if the battery terminals are dis- connected and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off
and then repeat the following opera- tion twice to activate the audio system normally.
• Turn the engine switch to ON and then to off.
■Replacing the battery
P. 3 3 7
■If the Stop & Start cancel indicator
flashes continuously
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If “Stop & Start System Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
WARNING
■When the Stop & Start system is operating
Make sure to disable the Stop & Start system while the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area.
If not disabled, the engine may be automatically restarted unexpectedly, causing exhaust gases to collect and
enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
●Do not leave the vehicle while the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on). An accident may
occur due to the automatic engine start function.
●Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake when necessary while the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not oper-ate correctly. Have your vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●While the driver’s seat belt is fas-tened, the driver’s and front pas-senger’s seat belt reminder light
flashes.
●Even though the driver’s seat belt is
not fastened, the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light does not illuminate.
●Even though the driver’s door is closed, the open door warning light
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drifting to the outer side by perform-
ing inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turn-
ing
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward
movement of the vehicle when
starting on an uphill
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort needed
to turn the steering wheel.
■Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applied sud-
denly, the emergency flashers auto-
matically flash to alert the vehicle
behind.
■Secondary Collision Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the system
operates, the brakes and brake
lights are automatically controlled
to reduce the vehicle speed and
help reduce the possibility of further
damage due to a secondary colli-
sion.
■When the TRC/VSC systems are
operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the TRC/VSC systems are operating.
■Disabling the TRC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, the TRC system may reduce
power from the engine 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 TRC system off, quickly
press and release .
The “Traction Control Turned OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
Press again to turn the system
back on.
“Traction Control Turned OFF”
■Turning off both TRC and VSC sys- tems
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off,
press and hold for more than 3 sec-
onds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come
on and the “Traction Control Turned
OFF” will be shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.*
Press again to turn the system
back on.
*: PCS will also be disabled (only Pre-
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message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P.171)
■When the message is displayed on
the multi-information display show-
ing that TRC has been disabled
even if has not been pressed
TRC is temporary deactivated. If the
information continues to show, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When all of the following conditions are
met, the hill-start assist control will oper- ate:
●Vehicles with Multidrive: The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/backward
on an upward incline).
●Vehicles with manual transmission:
The shift lever is in a position other than R when starting off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is in
R when starting off backward on an upward incline.
●The vehicle is stopped
●The accelerator pedal is not
depressed
●The parking brake is not engaged
●The engine switch is turned to ON
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●Vehicles with Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
●Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when starting off forward on an upward
incline, or the shift lever is shifted to other than R when starting off back-ward on an upward incline.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed
●The parking brake is engaged
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released
●The engine switch is turned to OFF
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRC
and hill-start assist control sys- tems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly, when
the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction
has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may
occur when the above systems are operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.• A motor sound may be heard also
after the vehicle comes to a stop. • The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■Active Cornering Assist operation sounds and vibrations
When the Active Cornering Assist is operated, operation sounds and vibra-tions may be generated from the brake
system, but this is not a malfunction.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunc- tion.
■Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically re-enabled in the following situations:
●When the engine switch is turned off
●If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC will turn on when vehicle speed increases.