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Driving
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The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect
other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the v ehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s e xistence
through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and so unding
a buzzer.
RCTA function
Approaching vehicles Detection areas
WARNING
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
There is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and cont rol perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicl e’s surround-
ings and driving safely. (P. 453)
■ To ensure the system can operate properly
P. 450
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Driving
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WARNING
●Do not rely solely upon the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System. As
with unequipped vehicles, move forward and back up carefully wh ile
directly confirming the safety of your surroundings and the are a to the rear
of the vehicle.
● Do not back up while viewing the multi-information display. Backing up
while only viewing the monitor screen may cause a collision or lead to an
accident, as the image displayed on the monitor screen may diff er from
actual conditions. Make sure to visually check the surrounding areas and
the area to the rear of the vehicle with and without the mirror while backing
up.
● Drive slowly while adjusting your speed by depressing the brake pedal
when backing up or moving forward.
● If it seems the vehicle may make contact with a pedestrian, another vehi-
cle or any other obstacles, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal,
and then press the S-IPA switch to turn off the system.
● Use the system in a parking lot with a flat surface.
● Observe the following precautions, as the steering wheel automatically
turns during use.
• There is risk of a necktie, scarf, your arm, etc., being caugh t on the
steering wheel. Please do not allow your upper body to be close to the
steering wheel. Also, do not allow children close to the steeri ng wheel.
• There is a possibility of injury when the steering wheel turns if you have
long fingernails.
• In case of emergency, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal,
and then press the S-IPA switch to turn off the system.
● Always confirm that there is appropriate space before attempting to park
the vehicle and operate the system.
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5525-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of tim e.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the win d-
shield and wiper blades.
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after a period of
time.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.
: Some models
■Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob up to open or
close the vent.
Air outlets
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at the lower
part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield
wiper de-icer is on.
■ nanoe™ generator (if equipped)
Do not disassemble or repair the generator because it contains high voltage
parts.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized rep airer, or any
reliable repairer if the generator needs repair.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
hybrid system is off.
■ To prevent damage to the nanoe™ (if equipped)
Do not insert anything into the passenger’s side vent, attach a nything to it,
or use sprays around the passenger’s side vent. These things ma y cause
the generator not to work properly.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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6636-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Side turn signal lights
Insert a flathead screwdriver
and release the claw for the
outside rear view mirror
cover.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Release the cover claws
spanning over the entire
perimeter.
Release the claw of the bot-
tom part of the cover and
then remove the cover.
1
Claw
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7858-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Smart entry & start system (P. 207)
*: Vehicles without an alarm
■Wireless remote control ( P. 194)
■Outside rear view mirrors (P. 2 7 4 )
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart entry & start sys-
temOnOff–OO
Smart door unlockingAll the doorsDriver’s door–OO
Number of consecutive
door lock operations*2 timesAs many as
desired––O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff––O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Automatic mirror folding
and extending operation
Linked to the
locking/
unlocking of
the doors
Off
––OLinked to
operation of
the power
switch
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■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* ( P. 3 8 7 )
*: If equipped
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* ( P. 437)
*: If equipped
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P. 477)
*: If equipped
FunctionCustomized setting
Lane centering functionOn, OffO––
Alert sensitivityHigh, StandardO––
Vehicle sway warning
functionOn, OffO––
Vehicle sway warning
sensitivityLow, Standard, HighO––
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Blind Spot MonitorOnOffO––
Outside rear view mirror
indicator brightnessBrightDimO––
Alert timing for presence
of approaching vehicle
(sensitivity)
Intermediate
Early
O––
Late
Only when
vehicle
detected in
blind spot
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) functionOnOffO––
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803Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system .................................... 336
Deck board ............................... 567
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 552
Rear window ......................... 552
Windshield ............................ 551
Dimension ................................ 766
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 437
Drive information ................... 171
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 410
Energy monitor...................... 179
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 387
Multi-information display ....... 170
Parking assist system ........... 457
Pre-collision warning ............. 369
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........ 403
Warning messages ............... 692
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 593
Door lock
Back door .............................. 201
Side doors ............................. 193
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 193, 201
Wireless
remote control............. 194, 201
Doors
Back door.............................. 201
Door glasses ......................... 277
Door lock............................... 193
Open door
warning buzzer ........... 199, 202
Outside rear view mirrors...... 274
Rear door child-protectors .... 197
Side doors............................. 193
Double locking system ........... 145
Drive information ..................... 171
Drive-Start Control .................. 286
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 287
Correct posture ....................... 34
Driving in the rain .................. 286
Driving mode select .............. 432
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
driving tips .......................... 540
Procedures ........................... 284
Winter drive tips .................... 543
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 410
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