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5-4. Using the driving support systems
■Assistance will be canceled
when
In situations such as the following,
Advanced Park operation will be
canceled.
As system operation has been can-
celed, begin the operation again or con-
tinue parking manually, using the
NOTICE
●When using Remote control func- tion, make sure carry an electronic
key in your pocket, etc.
●If an electronic key is held together
with a smartphone, etc., the elec- tronic key may not be able to be detected.
●When entering the vehicle after using Remote control function,
make sure that the electronic key is brought into the vehicle and all of the doors are closed.
●Vehicles with the Power Easy Access System: After getting in the
vehicle and deactivating the remote function, the seat return is done by wearing the seat belt or stepping on
the brake. Be sure to be carrying the elec-tronic key.
●If the power switch is turned off when Remote control function oper-
ation has finished or been can- celed, the doors will be locked automatically. However, if a door is
open, it may not be locked. Check the vehicle condition after Remote control function operation has fin-
ished.
●When the doors are locked after
Remote control function operation has finished or been canceled, an alarm may sound if someone is
detected inside the vehicle.
■Situations in which the function
may not operate correctly
●When the functions of the smart entry & start system may not oper-
ate correctly: P. 2 0 6
●When the vehicle is near fluores-
cent lights
■Radio wave interference
 P. 2 0 7
■Electronic key battery consump- tion
●When Remote control function is
being used, the electronic key bat- tery will be used as the electronic key will continuously send and
receive radio waves.
●If the electronic key battery is
depleted: P.499
■Situations in which the sensors
may not operate properly
 P. 3 3 5
●When using Remote control func-
tion, visibility of the area around the vehicle may be limited. Make sure to check the following when using
Remote control function.
• The vehicle and area around the
vehicle are clearly visible
• There are no people, animals, or
objects in the path of the vehicle
• An appropriate distance from the
vehicle can be maintained and the safety of yourself and others can be ensured
• Caution for the area around the vehicle is always maintained and
there is no potential for danger
• You can cancel Remote control
function immediately if necessary
Advanced Park cancel-
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5-4. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold
the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start assist con-
trol to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may lead to an acci-dent.
■When the TRC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway Control is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular
care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driv-ing force, do not turn the
TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control sys- tems off unless necessary.Trailer Sway Control is part of the
VSC system and will not operate if VSC is turned off or experiences a malfunction.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the
specified size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to
the recommended tire inflation pres- sure level.The ABS, TRC, VSC and Trailer
Sway Control systems will not func- tion correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further information
when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and the suspen- sion
Using tires with any kind of problem
or modifying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
■Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is
not able to reduce trailer sway in all situations. Depending on many fac-tors such as the conditions of the
vehicle, trailer, road surface and driv- ing environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may not be effective.
Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for information on how to tow your trailer properly.
■If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead. Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning
the steering wheel.
●Begin releasing the accelerator
pedal immediately but very gradu- ally to reduce speed. Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehi-
cle brakes. If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your
vehicle and trailer should stabilize. ( P.237)
■Secondary Collision Brake
Do not rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system is
designed to help reduce the possibil- ity of further damage due to a second-ary collision, however, that effect
changes according to various condi- tions. Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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5-5. Driving tips
Driving
event that off-road driving cannot
be avoided, please observe the fol-
lowing precautions to help avoid
the areas prohibited to vehicles.
 Drive your vehicle only in areas
where off-road vehicles are per-
mitted to travel.
 Respect private property. Get
owner’s permission before enter-
ing private property.
 Do not enter areas that are
closed. Honor gates, barriers
and signs that restrict travel.
 Stay on established roads. When
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or
travel delayed to prevent dam-
age to roads.
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precau- tions to minimize the risk of death or serious injury or damage to your vehi-
cle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by
driving in dangerous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel
spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands
and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effec-tiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, water, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper,
rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped to the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the under-
body. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or
fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged
terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause
loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the traction battery, EV system or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering the motor compart- ment may cause severe damage to
the EV system.
●Water entering the transmission will
cause deterioration in transmission quality. The vehicle may not be driv-able.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting
and premature failure, and may also enter the transmission case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating
qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom
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6-4. Using the other interior features
Interior features
the charging coil inside a portable
device is detected in the charge area,
the charging coil inside the wireless
charger will move toward it and start
charging. If the charging coil inside a
portable device moves outside of the
charge area, charging will automati-
cally stop.
If 2 or more portable devices are
placed on the charging tray, their
charging coils may not be properly
detected and they may not be
charged.
■Using the wireless charger
1 Open the lid.
2 Place the portable device on the
charging tray.
Place the charging side of the portable
device down with the center of the
device in the center of the charge area.
Depending on the portable device, the
charging coil may not be located in the
center of the device. In this case, place
the portable device so that its charging
coil is in the center of the charge area.
When charging, the operation indicator
light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try placing
the portable device as close to the
center of the charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the opera-
tion indicator light (green) comes on.
■Recharging function
 When charging is complete and
after a fixed time in the charge
suspension state, charging
restarts.
 When a portable device is
moved significantly in the charge
area, the charging coil is discon-
nected and charging is stopped
momentarily. However, if there is
a charging coil in the charge
area, the charging coil inside the
wireless charger will move
toward it and then charging
restarts.
■Rapid charging function
 The following portable devices
support rapid charging.
• Portable devices compliant with WPC
Ver1.2.4 and compatible with rapid
charging
• iPhone’s with an iOS version that
supports 7.5 W charging (iPhone 8
and later models)
 When a portable device that sup-
ports rapid charging is charged,
charging automatically switches
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7-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the following systems may not function correctly. If
this occurs, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Toyota Safety Sense
●BSM (if equipped)
●RCTA (if equipped)
●PKSB (if equipped)
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration
and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on
the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contami- nated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical sub-
stances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily
soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gas-
oline are spilled on the paint sur- face
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corrod-ing, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when stor-
ing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.Wax may cause damage to the
lenses.
■When using an automatic car
wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off posi-
tion. If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.
■When using a high pressure car
wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from high pressure water may cause the
device to not operate normally.
●Do not spray water directly on the
radar which is equipped behind the radar sensor cover. Otherwise it may cause the device to be dam-
aged.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufac- tured cover), connectors or the fol-lowing parts. The parts may be
damaged if they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
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7-2. Maintenance
request that a record of maintenance
be kept.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor- mance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (How-ever, water dripping from the air con-
ditioning system after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire
squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possi-ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Other noises related to the EV
system
 Stumbling or running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
WARNING
■While towing
●When towing using cables or
chains, avoid sudden starts, etc., which place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains.
The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, bro-ken debris may hit people, and
cause serious damage.
●Do not perform any of the following
as doing so may cause the parking lock mechanism to engage, locking the front wheels and possibly lead-
ing to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and open the driver’s door.
• Turn the power switch off.
■Installing towing eyelets to the
vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely
installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms