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Driving
Control is released.
• When the vehicle is stopped by step- ping on the brake pedal
• When the vehicle speed exceeds more than 20 km/h (13 mph)
• When the shift position in a position other than D
• When the parking brake is operated
• When the driver side door is opened
• ABS/VSC is activated.
• When brake control and output sup- pression by the driving support device
are activated (example: Pre-Collision System, Parking Support Brake (If equipped))
• When the system determines it cannot continue in the current environment
• When the power switch is turned OFF
■When Grip Control is not available
In the following conditions, Grip Control
is not available.
• When the brake system or EV system
is malfunctioning
• After the EV system is started and
until the vehicle has been running for a while
■Brake hold system
The brake hold system turns OFF when
the Grip Control is being used. Press the brake pedal firmly and operate the switch.
When using the brake hold system again, turn ON the brake hold system after releasing the Grip Control.
NOTICE
■Long term usage
If used continuously for a long periods of time, the temperature of the brakes
may rise the system may temporarily stop.
■Operation noises and vibrations
• Operating noise may be heard from motor room, however this is not a
malfunction.
• When the brake pedal is depressed, it may become harder
than usual or it may feel different from normal, but this is not a mal-function.
■When the operation indicator does not turn on in the meter
even after operating the switch
The system may not be working prop- erly. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer immediately.

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sion.
■When the TRC/VSC/ABS/Trailer
Sway Control systems are operat- ing
The slip indicator light will flash while the
TRC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway Control 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 EV system to the
wheels. Pressing the switch 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 switch.
The “Traction Control Turned OFF” will
be shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
Press the switch again to turn the
system back on.
■Turning off both TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems
To turn the TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway
Control systems off, press and hold the
switch for more than 3 seconds
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 the switch again to turn the
systems back on.*: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will also
be disabled (only pre-collision warning
is available). The PCS warning light
will come on and a message will be
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.287)
■When the message is displayed on
the multi-information display show-
ing that TRC has been disabled
even if the switch 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:
●The shift position is in a position other
than P or N (when starting off for- ward/backward on an upward incline)
●The vehicle is stopped
●The accelerator pedal is not
depressed
●The parking brake is not engaged
●Power 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:
●The shift position is shifted to P or N

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●The accelerator pedal is depressed
●The parking brake is engaged
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released
●Power switch is turned to OFF
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, Trailer Sway Control, TRC and hill-start
assist control systems
●A sound may be heard from the motor
compartment when the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly, when the EV system is started or just after the vehi-
cle 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.
■ECB operating sound
ECB operating sound may be heard in the following cases, but it does not indi-cate that a malfunction has occurred.
●Operating sound heard from the motor compartment when the brake pedal is
operated.
●Operating sound heard from the motor
compartment when one or two min- utes passed after the stop of the EV system.
■Active Cornering Assist operation
sounds and vibrations
When Active Cornering Assist is oper- ated, operation sounds and vibrations
may be generated from the brake sys- tem, 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,
Trailer Sway Control and VSC sys- tems
After turning the TRC, Trailer Sway Con-
trol and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically re-enabled in the following situations:
●When the power switch is turned off
●If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC will turn on when vehicle speed increases. If both the TRC and
VSC systems are turned off, auto- matic re-enabling will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■Operating conditions of Active Cor-
nering Assist
The system operates when the following occurs.
●TRC/VSC can operate
●The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning
●The system detects that the vehicle is drifting to the outer side
●The brake pedal is released
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is
reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period
of time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the EV system off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■Operating conditions of emergency
brake signal
When the following conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will operate:
●The emergency flashers are off.
●Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that it is a sudden brak-ing operation.

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■Automatic system cancelation of
emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will be can- celed in any of the following situations:
●The emergency flashers are turned on.
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation
■Secondary Collision Brake operat- ing conditions
The system operates when the SRS air-
bag sensor detects a collision while the vehicle is in motion. However, the sys-tem does not operate when components
are damaged.
■Secondary Collision Brake auto- matic cancellation
The system is automatically canceled in
any of the following situations.
●The vehicle speed drops below
approximately 0 km/h (0 mph)
●A certain amount of time elapses
during operation
●The accelerator pedal is depressed a
large amount
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effec- tively when
●The limits of tire gripping perfor-mance have been exceeded (such as excessively worn tires on a snow
covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driv-
ing at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of normal 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, especially 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 pot-holes or uneven surfaces
■TRC/VSC may not operate effec-tively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-pery road surfaces, even if the
TRC/VSC system is operating. Drive the vehicle carefully in condi-tions where stability and power may
be lost.
■Active Cornering Assist does not
operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on Active Corner- ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist
may not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slippery road surfaces.
●When Active Cornering Assist fre-quently operates, Active Cornering
Assist may temporarily stop operat- ing to ensure proper operation of the brakes, TRC and VSC.
■Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on steep
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5-5. Driving tips
the driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a win-
dow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the
frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to
prevent it from freezing.
 To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accu-
mulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
 Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the exte-
rior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
 Remove any snow or mud from
the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep
a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a
reduced speed suitable to road
conditions.
 Turn automatic mode of the park-
ing brake off. Otherwise, the
parking brake may freeze and
not be able to be released auto-
matically.
Also, avoid using the following as the
parking brake may operate automati-
cally, even if automatic mode is off.
• Brake hold system
• Remote parking function
 Park the vehicle and shift the
shift position to P without setting
the parking brake. The parking
brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released. If the
vehicle is parked without setting
the parking brake, make sure to
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be danger-
ous because it may cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly,
possibly leading to an accident.
When the parking brake is in
automatic mode, release the
parking brake after shifting the
shift position to P. ( P.255)
 If the vehicle is parked without
setting the parking brake, con-
firm that the shift position cannot
be moved out of P.
 If the vehicle is left parked with
the brakes damp in cold tem-
peratures, there is a possibility of
the brakes freezing.
Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains. Chain size
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make
sure to chock the wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, possibly resulting
in an accident.
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Specific design characteristics
give it a higher center of gravity
than ordinary passenger cars.
This vehicle design feature
causes this type of vehicle to be
more likely to rollover. Utility
vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.
 An advantage of the higher
ground clearance is a better view
of the road allowing you to antici-
pate problems.
 It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary
passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars designed
to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Therefore,
sharp turns at excessive speeds
may cause rollover.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, in the
Utility vehicle precau-
tions
This vehicle belongs to the
utility vehicle class, which has
higher ground clearance and
narrower tread in relation to
the height of its center of grav-
ity.
Utility vehicle feature
WARNING
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precau-
tions to minimize the risk of death or serious injury or damage to your vehi-cle:
●In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Therefore, the driver and all pas- sengers should always fasten their seat belts.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-vers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or
serious injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier (if equipped) will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts,
sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
●Always slow down in gusty cross-winds. Because of its profile and higher center of gravity, your vehi-
cle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have
better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off-road vehi-
cle) can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or back-ward.
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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
of the riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid deep water.

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6-1.Using the a ir c onditioning sys te m and de fog ger
*: If equipped
Press the ALL AUTO (“ECO”)
switch
The indicator on the ALL AUTO
(“ECO”) switch illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters* and ventilators*, and heated
steering wheel* operate in automatic
mode.
If any of the system is operated manu-
ally, the indicator turns off. However, all
other functions continue to operate in
automatic mode.
Even if ALL AUTO (“ECO”) control is
turned off, the air conditioner, seat
heater/ventilator, and steering heater
will not be turned off.
If the front window glass becomes
cloudy due to a drop in the outside air
temperature while the ALL AUTO
(“ECO”) control is operating, you can
remove the cloudiness by pressing the
AUTO switch on the air conditioner con-
trol panel.
*: If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning
system ( P.420)
The temperature can be adjusted
independently for each seat.
■Seat heaters (if equipped) and
ventilators (if equipped)
( P.429)
Heating or ventilation is automati-
cally selected according to the set
temperature of the air conditioning
system, the outside temperature,
etc.
■Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) ( P.429)
Heated steering wheel operates
automatically according to the set
temperature of the air conditioning
system, the outside temperature,
etc.
■Passenger detection functions
When a passenger is detected in the front passenger seat, the seat heater
and ventilator will operate automatically.
■Seat heater (if equipped)/ventilator (if equipped) operation
If the seat heater/ventilator switch is set
to auto, it will operate without performing the passenger detection. When the ALL AUTO (“ECO”) switch is pressed in that
state, the passenger seat heater and ventilator will operate according to that
ALL AUTO (“ECO”) con-
trol
The seat heaters*, seat ventila-
tors* and heated steering
wheel* are each automatically
controlled according to the set
temperature of the air condi-
tioning system, the outside
and cabin temperature, etc.
ALL AUTO (“ECO”) controls
the power consumption in
order to both extend the cruis-
ing range and maintain com-
fortable conditions.
Turning on ALL AUTO
(“ECO”) control
Operation of each system