
3544-5. Using the driving support systems
WA R N I N G
• The vehicle is tilted due to having  
luggage, etc. located on one side of 
the vehicle 
• There are road heaters installed in  
the parking lot to prevent the road  surface from freezing. 
In any other situations when the set  
position and vehicle position greatly  differ, have the vehicle inspected by  
any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.
●Make sure to observe the following precautions regarding the exit par- 
allel parking assist mode.
Exit parallel parking assist mode is  a function used when departing  
from a parallel parking spot. How-
ever, this function may not be usa- ble if obstacles or people are  
detected in front of the vehicle. Only 
use this function when departing  from a parallel parking spot. In the  
event that the steering control oper-
ates, either turn the system off  using the S-IPA switch or operate  
the steering wheel to stop the con-
trol.
●If exit parallel parking assist mode 
is mistakenly used in the following  situations, the vehicle may make  
contact with an obstacle.
The departure function is operated  in a direction where an obstacle is  
present, but the obstacle is not 
detected by the side sensors (situa- tions such as when the vehicle is  
directly beside a pole).
●Observe the following precautions, 
as the sensors may stop function-
ing properly which may lead to an  accident. 
• Do not subject the sensor to strong  
shocks by hitting it, etc. The sen- sors may not function properly.
• When using a high-pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not  
spray water directly on the sensors. 
Equipment may not function prop- erly if subjected to an impact from  
strong water pressure. If the vehicle 
bumper strikes something, equip- ment may not operate properly due  
to a sensor malfunction. Have the 
vehicle inspected at any authorized  Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●In the following situations, the sen-
sors may not operate normally and 
may lead to an accident. Drive  carefully. 
• Obstacles cannot be detected in  
the side areas until a scan of the  side areas is completed. (P.305) 
• Even after the scan of the side  areas is completed, obstacles such  
as other vehicles, people or ani-
mals that approach from the sides  cannot be detected. 
• The sensor is frozen (if it thaws, the  system returns to normal). 
A warning message may display at 
particularly low temperatures due to  the sensor freezing and it may not  
detect parked vehicles. 
• The sensor is blocked by some- 
one’s hand. 
• The vehicle is tilted a large amount. 
• The temperature is extremely hot or  cold. 
• The vehicle is driven on undulating  roads, slopes, gravel roads, in  
areas with tall grass, etc. 
• An ultrasonic wave source is  nearby, such as the horn or sensors  
of another vehicle, a motorcycle 
engine or the air brake of a large  vehicle. 
• Heavy rain or a water strikes the  vehicle. 

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
Multi-information display 
Driving mode select switch
Operate the driving mode select switch  
forward or backward to select the 
desired driving mode on the multi-infor-
mation display.
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel  
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for normal driving.
2 Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to  
provide quick, powerful acceleration. 
WA R N I N G
• The angle of the sensor may be  
deviated when assist control starts 
even if there is a parked vehicle in  the target parking spot. Have the  
vehicle inspected at any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
• Do not install any accessories  
within the sensor detection range.
Driving mode select  
switch
The driving modes can be  
selected to suit driving condi-
tion.
Selecting a drive mode 

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
●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:
●Vehicles with a Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when  
starting off forward on an upward 
incline, or the shift lever is shifted to  other than R when starting off back- 
ward on an upward incline.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed
●The parking brake is engaged
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after 
the brake pedal is released
■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 
engine compartment when the brake  pedal is depressed repeatedly, when  
the engine is started or just after the 
vehicle 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.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly 
after the ABS is activated. • The brake pedal may move down  
slightly after the ABS is activated.
■Active Cornering Assist operation 
sounds and vibrations 
When the Active Cornering Assist is  
operated, operation sounds and vibra- 
tions may be generated from the brake  
system, 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 engine 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, automatic 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 effectiv eness 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 engine off. 
The EPS system should return to nor- mal within 10 minutes. 

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
WA R N I N G
●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  
inclines and roads covered with ice.
●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/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 Trailer Sway Control  
and VSC systems w ill not function  
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 sway 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 vehicle brakes. 

5088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
3Insert the towing eyelet into the  
hole and tighten partially by 
hand. 
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet  
securely using a wheel nut 
wrench or hard metal bar. 
5 Securely attach cables or chains  
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle  
body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed  
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the  
engine switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and  
release the parking brake. 
Turn automatic mode off.  
( P.190) 
Multidrive: When the shift lever 
cannot be shifted:  P.184
■While towing 
If the engine is not running, the power  
assist for the brakes and steering will 
not function, making steering and brak- ing more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench 
Vehicle without wheel nut wrench:  
Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at  any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer. 
Vehicles with wheel nut wrench: Wheel  
nut wrench is installed in luggage com-
partment. ( P.540) 

5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Toyota parking assist-sensor OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes) 
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Toyota parking assist-sensor func- 
tion 
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer immediately. 
Indicates that the system is tem porarily unavailable, possibly due  
to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. 
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information  
display. ( P.306)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes) 
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert)  
function 
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer immediately. 
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered  
with dirt, etc. ( P.300) 
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information  
display. ( P.313)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes) 
(if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds: 
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) sys- 
tem 
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer immediately. 
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is tem porarily unavailable, possibly due  
to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. 
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information  
display. ( P.322, 520) 

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■PCS warning light
■Slip indicator
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illu- minates) 
(if equipped)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: 
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision  
System). 
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer immediately. 
When a buzzer does not sound: 
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavail- 
able, corrective action may be necessary. 
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information  
display. ( P.222) 
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Con- 
trol) system is disabled, the PC S warning light will illuminate. 
 P.230
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in: 
 The VSC system; 
 The TRC system; or 
 The hill-start assist control system 
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or 
released 
 Operate the parking brake switch once again. 
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the  
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is 
operating normally. 

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
WA R N I N G
■When using the full-size spare  
tire
●Replace the full-size spare tire with  a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift- 
ing operations that cause sudden 
engine braking.
■When using the compact spare 
tire
●Remember that the compact spare  tire provided is specifically  
designed for use with your vehicle. 
Do not use your compact spare tire  on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift- 
ing operations that cause sudden 
engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is 
attached 
The vehicle speed may not be cor- 
rectly detected, an d the following sys- 
tems may not operate correctly: 
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC 
•TRC 
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
• AHS (Adaptive High-beam Sys- 
tem) (if equipped) 
• Cruise control (if equipped) 
• Dynamic radar cruise control with  full-speed range (if equipped) 
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if  equipped)
• EPS 
• Trailer Sway Control (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if  
equipped) 
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if  
equipped) 
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with  
steering control) (if equipped) 
• Tire pressure warning system (if  
equipped) 
• Toyota parking assist-sensor (if  
equipped) 
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if  
equipped) 
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if  
equipped) 
• Rear view monitor system (if  
equipped) 
• S-IPA (Simple Intelligent Parking  
Assist System) (if equipped) 
• Navigation system  (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the com- pact spare tire 
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80  
km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare  tire is installed on the vehicle. 
The compact spare tire is not  designed for driving at high speeds.  
Failure to observe this precaution 
may lead to an accident causing  death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack 
Before driving, make sure all the tools  and jack are securely in place in their  
storage location to reduce the possi-
bility of personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden braking.