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Driving
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■Steering assist function 
When  the  system  determines 
that  the  vehicle  might  depart 
from  its  lane  or  course*,  the 
system  provides  assistance  as 
necessary  by  operating  the 
steering  wheel  in  small 
amounts  for  a  short  period  of 
time  to  keep  the  vehicle  in  its 
lane.
Vehicle  with  BSM:  When  the  sys- 
tem  determines  that  the  vehicle
might  depart  from  its  lane  and  that 
the  possibility  of  a  collision  with  an 
overtaking  vehicle  in  the  adjacent
lane  is  high,  the  steering  assist 
function  will  operate  even  if  the 
turn signals are operating.
*: Boundary  between  asphalt  and  the 
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb 
■Vehicle sway warning function 
When the vehicle is swaying 
within  a  lane,  the  warning 
buzzer  will  sound  and  a  mes- 
sage  will  be  displayed  on  the 
multi-information display to alert 
the driver. 

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Lane departure alert function display
Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the driving 
assist system information display.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as gra ss, soil, or 
a curb
Follow-up cruising display 
Displayed  when  the  multi-information  display  is  switched  to  the 
driving assist system information display.
Indicates that steering assist of the lane centering function i s operating by 
monitoring the position of a preceding vehicle. 
When  the  follow-up  cruising  display  is  displayed,  if  the  preced ing  vehicle 
moves, your vehicle may move in the same way. Always pay carefu l atten- 
tion  to  your  surroundings  and  operate  the  steering  wheel  as  nec essary  to 
correct the path of the vehicle and ensure safety.
Inside  of  displayed  lines  is 
white
Inside  of  displayed  lines  is
black 
Indicates that the system is recog- 
nizing  white  (yellow)  lines  or  a 
course*.  When  the  vehicle 
departs  from  its  lane,  the  white 
line  displayed  on  the  side  the 
vehicle  departs  from  flashes 
orange. 
Indicates  that  the  system  is  not 
able  to  recognize  white  (yellow) 
lines or a course* or is temporar- 
ily canceled. 

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■Operation conditions of each function 
● Lane departure alert function 
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met. 
• LTA is turned on. 
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more*1. 
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course*2. (When a white 
[yellow]  line  or  course*2  is  recognized  on  only  one  side,  the  system  will
operate only for the recognized side.) 
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more. 
• Turn  signal  lever  is  not  operated.  (Vehicle  with  BSM:  Except  w hen 
another vehicle is in the lane on the side where the turn signa l was oper- 
ated) 
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 401)
*1: The  function  operates  even  if  the  vehicle  speed  is  less  than  approxi- 
mately 50 km/h (32 mph) when the lane centering function is ope rating.
*2: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, 
or a curb 
● Steering assist function 
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met in addi- 
tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert f unction. 
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or  more. 
• Steering  wheel  is  not  operated  with  a  steering  force  level  sui table  for 
changing lanes. 
• ABS, VSC, TRC and PCS are not operating. 
• TRC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. ( P. 400) 
● Vehicle sway warning function 
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met. 
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in   on the multi-information displa y is set 
to “ON”. ( P. 788) 
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more. 
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 401) 

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■ Lane departure alert function 
● The  warning  buzzer  may  be  difficult  to  hear  due  to  external  noise,  audio 
playback, etc. 
● If  the  edge  of  the  course*  is  not  clear  or  straight,  the  lane  departure  alert 
function may not operate. 
● Vehicle with BSM: It may not be possible for the system to determine if there 
is a danger of a collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane. 
● Do not attempt to test the operation of the lane departure alert function.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, or 
a curb 
■ Hands off steering wheel warning 
● When  the  system  determines  that  the  driver  is  driving  without  holding  the 
steering wheel while the system is operating 
If  the  driver  continues  to  keep  their  hands  off  of  the  steering   wheel,  the 
buzzer  sounds,  the  driver  is  warned  and  the  function  is  tempora rily  can- 
celed. This warning also operates in the same way when the driv er continu- 
ously operates the steering wheel only a small amount. 
● When  the  system  determines  that  the  vehicle  may  deviate  from  the  lane 
while driving around a curve while the lane centering function  is operating. 
Depending  on  the  vehicle  condition  and  road  conditions,  the  war ning  may 
not  operate.  Also,  if  the  system  determines  that  the  vehicle  is  driving 
around a curve, warnings will occur earlier than during straigh t-lane driving. 
● When  the  system  determines  that  the  driver  is  driving  without  holding  the 
steering wheel while the steering wheel assist of the steering  assist function 
is operating. 
If the driver continues to keep their hands off of the steering  wheel and the 
steering  wheel  assist  is  operating,  the  buzzer  sounds  and  the  d river  is 
warned.  Each  time  the  buzzer  sounds,  the  continuing  time  of  the   buzzer 
becomes longer. 
In the following situations, a warning mes- 
sage urging the driver to hold the steering 
wheel  and  the  symbol  shown  in  the  illus-
tration are displayed on the multi-informa- 
tion  display  to  warn  the  driver.  The 
warning  stops  when  the  system  deter-
mines  that  the  driver  holds  the  steering 
wheel.  Always  keep  your  hands  on  the 
steering  wheel  when  using  this  system,
regardless of warnings. 

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Winter driving tips
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  to  the  prevailing  outside  tempera- 
tures.  
• Engine oil 
• Engine/power control unit coolant 
• Washer fluid 
● Have  a  service  technician  inspect  the  condition  of  the  12-volt bat- 
tery. 
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the front tires*. 
Ensure  that  all  tires  are  the  same  size  and  brand,  and  that  cha ins  match 
the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires or 19-inch tir es.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. 
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  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield.  
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu- 
mulated  on  the  exterior  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. 
Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving  the  vehicle  in  winter. Always  drive  the  vehicle  in  a  ma n- 
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle 

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Maintenance and care
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■ Automatic car washes 
● Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of 
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving. 
● Brushes  used  in  automatic  car  washes  may  scratch  the  vehicle  surface, 
parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint. 
● Rear  spoiler  may  not  be  washable  in  some  automatic  car  washes. There 
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle. 
■ High pressure car washes 
As  water  may  enter  the  cabin,  do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  near  the  gaps 
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these ar eas continu- 
ously. 
■ Note for a smart entry & start system 
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is with in the effective 
range,  the  door  may  lock  and  unlock  repeatedly.  In  that  case,  f ollow  the  fol- 
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle: 
● Place  the  key  in  a  position  2  m  (6  ft.)  or  more  separate  from  the  vehicle 
while  the  vehicle  is  being  washed.  (Take  care  to  ensure  that  th e  key  is  not 
stolen.) 
● Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  smart  entry  & 
start system. ( P. 209) 
■ Wheels  and  wheel  ornaments  (vehicles  without  matte  black  painted 
wheels) 
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. 
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use. 
● To  protect  the  paint  from  damage,  make  sure  to  observe  the  following  pre- 
cautions. 
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent 
• Do not use hard brushes 
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as  after driv- 
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■  Aluminum wheels (vehicles with matte black painted wheels) 
As  matte  black  painted  wheels  require  different  cleaning  method s  than  con- 
ventional  aluminum  wheels,  be  sure  to  observe  the  following.  Fo r  details, 
consult  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  rep airer,  or  any 
reliable repairer. 
● Remove  dirt  using  water.  If  the  wheels  are  excessively  dirty,  use  a  sponge 
or soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent to remo ve the dirt. 
● When  using  detergent,  make  sure  to  rinse  it  off  with  water  immediately. 
Then use a soft cloth to wipe off the water. 
● To prevent the matte black paint from being damaged, make sure to observe 
the following precautions: 
• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a brush or dry cloth. 
• Do not use any wheel coatings or abrasive detergents. 
• When  using  an  automatic  car  wash,  disable/do  not  select  the  wh eel 
brush function (if such an option is available). 
■ Brake pads and calipers 
Rust  may  form  if  the  vehicle  is  parked  with  wet  brake  pads  or  d isc  rotors, 
causing  them  to  stick.  Before  parking  the  vehicle  after  it  is  w ashed,  drive 
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts. 
■ Bumpers and side moldings 
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. 
■ Plated portions (if equipped) 
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows: 
● Use  a  soft  cloth  dampened  with  an  approximately  5%  solution  of neutral 
detergent and water to clean the dirt off. 
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture. 
● To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product. 

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NOTICE
■To  prevent  paint  deterioration  and  corrosion  on  the  body  and  compo- 
nents (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  presen t  on  the 
paint surface
• After  driving  in  an  area  contaminated with  soot,  oily smoke,  m ine  dust, 
iron powder or chemical substances 
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the pai nt surface 
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately. 
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place 
with low humidity when storing the wheels. 
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms 
When  lifting  the  wiper  arms  away  from  the  windshield,  pull  the  driver  side 
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger’s side. Wh en returning 
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger ’s side first. 
■ 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 
Set the wiper switch to the off position. 
If  the  wiper  switch  is  in  “AUTO”,  the  wipers  may  operate  and  th e  wiper 
blades may be damaged.