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.