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4-6. Using other driving systems
Driving
Approx. 1 m (3 ft) from the
bumper (yellow horizontal line)
Approx. 0.5 m (1.5 ft) from the
bumper (red horizontal line)
Vehicle centerline
Dynamic guidelines
When the shift lever is set to R, the
multimedia system screen the help
lines together with the rear view
image.
If you shift to the R range within several
seconds after turning on the engine
switch, the warning message may not be displayed. Wait for several seconds
after turning on the engine switch before
shifting to the R range. Then, the warn- ing message will be displayed.
When “Steering Angle Lines” is off, the dynamic guidelines will be disappear on
the multimedia system screen. To turn
the dynamic guidelines on and off, refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
■Difference between screen
image and actual road
The distance markers show the dis-
tance for a level road when the
vehicle is not loaded. It may be dif-
ferent from the actual distance
depending on the loading condi-
tions or road conditions.
When there is an upward slope
at the back
1 m (3 ft)
The distance on the screen looks
farther than the actual distance.
When there is a downward slope
at the back
1 m (3 ft)
The distance on the screen looks
nearer than the actual distance.
When cargo is loaded, the rear view dis-
WA R N I N G
●When moving backward, always
check the back with your eyes with-
out relying on the help lines. Otherwise, it may cause an acci-
dent or injury.
●The actual position may be different
from the indication of the help lines.
●Differences may occur due to the
number of passengers or the
loaded cargo.
●When the vehicle is on a slope or
inclined against the road, the indi- cation is different from the actual
position.
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2564-6. Using other driving systems
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when
the brakes are applied suddenly, or
if the brakes are applied while driv-
ing on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of
braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system
detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle St ability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
■TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and
prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or
accelerating on slippery roads
The TRC system is also equipped
with the brake LSD function.
■Hill-start assist control
P.253
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort needed
to turn the steering wheel
■Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applied sud-
denly, the emergency flashers auto-
matically flash to alert the vehicle
behind.
■When the TRC/VSC systems are
operating
The slip indicator will flash while the TRC (Including brake LSD func-
tion)/VSC systems are operating.
■Disabling the TRC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, the TRC system may reduce
power from the engine to the wheels.
Pressing switch to turn the system
off may make it easier for you to rock the
vehicle in order to free it.
In this case, the brake LSD function
remains on.
To turn the TRC system off, quickly
press and release switch.
The TRC OFF indicator will come on.
Press switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety
and performance, the following
systems operate automatically
in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when
operating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving
assist systems
2584-6. Using other driving systems
*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
*2: Vehicles with a manual transmission
■Sounds and vibrations caused by
the ABS, brake assist, TRC and
VSC 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 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.
■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 and
VSC systems
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically
reactivated 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 is more than approximately 50
km/h (31 mph).
If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic reactivation will
not occur when vehicle speed
increases.
■Reduced effectiveness 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 after a little while.
■Automatic deactivation of
“TRACK” mode
When the engine switch is turned off
after driving in “TRACK” mode, the
mode is automatically deactivated.
■Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are
met, the emergency brake signal will operate:
●The emergency flashers are off.
●Actual vehicle speed is over 60 km/h
(38 mph).
●The brake pedal is depressed in a
manner that cause the system to judge from the vehicle deceleration
that this is a sudden braking opera-
tion.
■Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off
in any of the following situations:
●The emergency flashers are turned
on.
●The brake pedal is released.
●The system judges from the vehicle
deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.377)
2604-7. Driving tips
4-7.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing out side tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the bat-
tery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the rear tires.
Make sure to install 4 tires that are of
the specified size, and that all 4 tires
are the same size, same maker, same
brand and tread pattern. Also, make
sure to use tire chains that match the
size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WA R N I N G
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size, and that are the same size, same
maker, same brand and tread pat-
tern.
●Maintain the recommended level of
air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of
the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on a ll, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
●When any of the tires are punc-
tured, you can seal the tire tempo- rarily. However, do not use the tire
chain on a sealed tire. If any of the
rear tires are punctured although it is required to use tire chains, con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
• Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains
being used, or 30 km/h (19 mph),
whichever is lower.
• Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-
faces or over potholes.
• Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shift- ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
• Slow down sufficiently before enter- ing a curve to ensure that vehicle
control is maintained.
2846-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Protective film for side sill plates
(if equipped)
Make sure to remove the protective film. Failure to do so may cause rust,
depending on conditions.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard
brush. This may damage the sur- faces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the
lenses.
■To prevent damage to the wind-
shield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away
from the windshield, pull the driver
side wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When
returning the wipers to their original
position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not
spray the camera or its surrounding area directly with a high pressure
washer. Shock applied from high
pressure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufac-
tured cover), connectors or the fol-
lowing parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Suspension parts
• Steering parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehi-
cle body. Otherwise resin section,
such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the
nozzle in the same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the
windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning
system intake located near the lower
part of the windshield, the air condi- tioning system may not operate cor-
rectly.
●Do not wash the underside of the
vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.
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7-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
press it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place
by the road.
If the door can be opened, open
the door and exit the vehicle.
If the door cannot be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and ensure
an escape route.
If the window can be opened,
exit the vehicle through the win-
dow.
If the door and window cannot be
opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to
the point that the water pressure
inside of the vehicle equals the
water pressure outside of the
vehicle and then open the door
after waiting for the rising water
to enter the vehicle, and exit the
vehicle. When the outside water
level exceeds half the height of
the door, the door cannot be
opened from the inside due to
WA R N I N G
■If the engine has to be turned off
while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steer-
ing wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible
before turning off the engine.
If the vehicle is sub-
merged or water on the
road is rising
This vehicle is not designed to
be able to drive on roads that
are deeply flooded with water.
Do not drive on roads where
the roads may be submerged
or the water may be rising. It is
dangerous to remain in the
vehicle, if it anticipated that the
vehicle will be flooded or set a
drift. Remain calm and follow
the following.
3307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a prob-
lem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing.
The engine is running but the
vehicle does not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
WA R N I N G
■After towing
Make sure to remove the towing eye-
let. If not removed, the SRS airbags may
not deploy correctly if the vehicle is
involved in a frontal collision, or the fuel pump shutoff system may not
operate correctly if involved in a rear
collision.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift
type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-
ing at the opposite end of the raised
vehicle. Without adequate clear-
ance, the vehicle could be dam- aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type
truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
■When towing down a long slope
Use a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck. If a wheel lift-type or flat bed truck is
not used, the brakes may overheat,
leading to poor brake performance.
Situations when it is neces-
sary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refe r to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 30 km (19 miles) at
under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, dr ive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, only the front towing
eyelets may be used.
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the wheel nut wrench,
flathead screwdriver and towing
eyelet. ( P.346)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing proce-
dure