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■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “Traction Cont rol Turned
Off” will be shown on the multi-information display
*.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will also be disabled (only Pre-Col lision warn-
ing is available). The pre-collision system warning light will come on and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 269)
■ When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing that TRAC has been disabled even if has not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assi st control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)
● The vehicle is stopped
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed
● The parking brake is not engaged
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The shift lever is shifted to P or N
● The accelerator pedal is depressed
● The parking brake is engaged
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released
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Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation
The Secondary Collision Brake is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:
● The vehicle speed drops below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
● A certain amount of time elapses during operation
● The accelerator pedal is depressed a large amount
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the s ystem from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or sto p the vehicle
and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10
minutes.
■ If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display
Perform the following actions.
MessageDetails/Actions
“AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode”
AWD system is overheating.
Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-
sage disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle.
Once the display message on the multi-
information display turns off, there is no
problem continuing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
“AWD System Overheated
2WD Mode Engaged”
The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive
(AWD) to front wheel drive due to overheat-
ing.
Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-
sage disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle.
Once the display message on the multi-
information display turns off, the AWD sys-
tem returns to normal.
If the message does not disappear, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
“AWD System Malfunction
2WD Mode Engaged
Visit Your Dealer” A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.
Have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
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Multi-information display
Turning the BSM function on/off.
(P. 331)
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
When a vehicle is detected in a
blind spot of the outside rear view
mirrors or approaching rapidly from
behind into a blind spot, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator on
the detected side will illuminate. If
the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator
flashes.
“BSM” indicator
When the BSM function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar se n-
sors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and
right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when chang-
ing lanes.
System components
1
2
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Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, t he function changes on/off.
Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, t he function changes on/off.
The brightness of the indicators on the outside rear view mirro rs can
be changed on (4.2-inch display) or
(7-inch display) ( P. 106,
119) of the multi-information display.
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indica tor may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-inf orma-
tion display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.
( P. 332)
The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.
■ When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, a
warning message will be displayed:
●There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
Turning the BSM function on/off
Setting the outside rear view mirror indicator brightness
1
2
3
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2
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WARNING
■To ensure the system can operate properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and ri ght sides of the
rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot
Monitor can function correctly.
If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer
● Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact .
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of them has become disconnected.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
● Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
● If a sensor or the rear bumper needs to be removed/installed or replaced,
contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times. If
a sensor or its surrounding area on the
rear bumper is dirty or covered with
snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not
operate and a warning message ( P.
331) will be displayed.
In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the
operation conditions of the BSM func-
tion ( P. 334) satisfied for approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
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Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
When the intuitive parking assist function is disabled, the int uitive parking
assist OFF indicator ( P. 91) illuminates.
To re-enable the system, select on the multi-information display, select and turn it on.
If the system is disabled, it will remain off even if the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode after the engine switch has been turned off.
Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby objects when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-
sors and communicated via the multi-information display and a
buzzer. Always check the surro unding area when using this sys-
tem.
Types of sensors
1
2
3
4
Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off
1
2
3
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When the sensors detect an object, the following displays inform the
driver of the position a nd distance to the object.
Front corner sensor operation
Front center sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
Select to mute the buzzer
sounds.
■ Muting the buzzer sound
●To mute the buzzer sound
The buzzer can be temporarily muted by pressing of the meter c on-
trol switches while an object detection display is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
● To cancel the mute
Mute will be automatically cancelled in the following situation s.
• When the shift position is changed
• When the vehicle speed exceeds a certain speed.
• When the intuitive parking assist is turned off once and turned on again
• When the engine switch is turned off once and turned to IGNITI ON ON
mode again
• When a sensor is malfunctioning
Display
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2
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Distance display
Sensor detection disp
lay, object distance
Display
Approximate distance to object
Front and rear
center sensorFront and rear corner sensor
Far
Near Front center sensor:
3.3 ft. (100 cm) to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Rear center sensor:
4.9 ft. (150 cm) to
2.0 ft. (60 cm)
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)2.0 ft. (60 cm) to
1.5 ft. (45 cm)
1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)1.5 ft. (45 cm) to
1.0 ft. (30 cm)
1.0 ft. (30 cm) to
0.5 ft. (15 cm)1.0 ft. (30 cm) to
0.5 ft. (15 cm)
Less than
0.5 ft. (15 cm)Less than
0.5 ft. (15 cm)