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cruising speed.
When setting the displayed unit
as “MPH”
When setting the displayed unit
as “km/h”
The Conventional Cruise Control
can be temporarily canceled in the
following ways.
When the Conventional Cruise Control
is cancelled, the Conventional Cruise
Control indicator in the meter will
change from green to white.
Pulling the cruise control switch.
Depress the brake pedal.
Depress the clutch pedal.
To resume the Conventional Cruise
Control after it has been temporar-
ily canceled and with vehicle speed
of approximately 30 km/h (20 mph)
or more, push the lever up to return
to the original cruising speed auto-
matically.
At this time, the Conventional Cruise
Control indicator in the meter will
change from white to green.
There are two ways to turn off the
Conventional Cruise Control:
Press the “ON-OFF” switch of
the cruise control switch again.
Turn the engine switch to the
ACC or OFF (but only when the
vehicle is completely stopped).
■To increase the speed (by the
cruise control switch)
Push the cruise control switch to
the “+RES” side and hold it until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.
Then, release the switch. The vehi-
cle speed at th at moment will be
To temporarily cancel the
Conventional Cruise Control
A
To turn off the Conventional
Cruise Control
To change the cruising
speed
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Driving
Use snow mode for accelerating and
driving on slippery road surfaces such
as snow.
The snow mode indi cator comes on.
■Sport mode
●In sport mode, lower gears are used and gears change at a higher engine
speed.
●In the following situations, it may not
be possible to change to sport mode.
When the mode cannot be changed to sport mode, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be displayed on the
multi-information display. • When the Adaptive Cruise Control or
Conventional Cruise Control is operat-
ing • When the engine is cold
■Snow mode
To prevent slipping, 1st gear cannot be
selected when in snow mode.
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode and snow mode
In the following situations, the driving
mode is automatically deactivated:
●When the engine is turned off after
driving in sport mode or snow mode.
●When the Adaptive Cruise Control or
Conventional Cruise Control is acti-
vated while driving in sport mode.
●When in sport mode and stop-
ping/starting off is automatically per- formed in second gear. ( P.144)
When the engine switch is turned to
ON, the hill-start as sist control ON
indicator will illuminate.
When the hill-start assist control
operates, the indicator will flash.
1 Park your vehicle in a flat, safe
location.
Make sure that the parking brake is
securely engaged.
2 Stop the engine by turning the
engine switch off.
3 Start the engine and check that
the ABS warning light and slip
indicator are off.
Hill-start assist control
Hill-start assist control helps to
maintain braking force to
assist starting off forward
while facing uphill or starting
off backward while facing
downhill.
Hill-start assist control ON
indicator
Disabling hill-start assist
control
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4Press and hold the switch
for approximately 30 seconds.
Check that the TRC OFF and VSC OFF
indicators illuminate and then turn off.
5 Within 5 seconds after the indi-
cator lights turn off, release the
switch. Then, press the
switch again within 2 seconds of
releasing it.
The hill-start assist control ON indicator will turn off and then illuminate.
6 Turn the engine switch off.
7 Start the engine again and
check that the hill-start assist
control ON indicator turns off.
Hill-start assist control will be disabled.
To enable hill-star t assist control,
perform steps 1 through 7 again.
■When enabling the hill-start assist control
●If the hill-start assi st control ON indi-
cator does not turn off or a mistake was made during the procedure, turn
the engine switch off and start the pro-
cedure from step 4 again.
●If the switch is pressed and held
for 30 seconds or more, the TRC OFF indicator and VSC OFF indicator will
turn off and the switch will become
inoperable. In this case, the VSC will
operate in normal mode. ( P.257) If the engine switch is turned off and
then the engine is started again, oper-
ation of the switch will become
possible.
■Operating conditions of hill-start
assist control
When the following conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will operate:
●Vehicles with an automatic transmis-sion: The shift lever is in D or M (when
starting off forward on while facing
uphill) or in R (when starting off back- ward while facing downhill).
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other
than R (when starting off forward while
facing uphill) or in R (when starting off backward while facing downhill).
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not
depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Hill-start assist control will not
operate when
Hill-start assist control will not operate
when any of the following conditions are
met:
●Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion: The shift lever is in a position other than D or M (when facing uphill)
or in a position other than R (when
facing downhill).
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
The shift lever is in R (when facing uphill) or in a position other than R
(when facing downhill).
●Vehicles with an automatic transmis- sion: The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
●The parking brake is applied.
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The clutch is engaged.
●Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed since the brake pedal was
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Driving
released.
●The hill-start assist control ON indica-
tor is not illuminated.
●The engine switch is turned to ACC or
OFF.
■Notes for hill-start assist control
●A slight jolt may be felt when starting
off backward with th e shift lever in R
and then moving forward.
●If the braking power of hill-start assist
control is insufficient, depress the brake pedal.
●While the vehicle is stopped, make sure to depress the brake pedal.
■The system may be malfunctioning
when
In the following situations, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali- fied and equipped professional.
●The slip indicator is illuminated.
●The hill-start assist control ON indica-
tor turns off and a buzzer sounds.
*: If equipped
WA R N I N G
■Hill-start assist control precau- tions
●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.
●Do not stop the engine while
hill-start assist control is operating,
as hill-start assist control will stop operating, possibly leading to an
accident.
Exhaust Gas Filter sys-
tem*
The Exhaust Gas Filter system
is designed to collect particu-
late matter in the exhaust
gases using an exhaust gas fil-
ter installed to the exhaust
pipes.
NOTICE
■To prevent the Exhaust Gas Filter
system from failing
●Do not use fuel other than the spec- ified type
●Do not modify the exhaust pipe
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■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
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Driving
■“TRACK” mode
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of control modes to accommodate vari-
ous driving preferences. The control
modes can be selected with the “TRACK” switch. Normal mode allows
secure and smooth normal driving.
When the switch is pressed and held for 1 second or more, “TRACK” mode is
activated. When “TRACK” mode is
selected, the control characteristics of VSC, TRC, etc. will be changed and
sportier than normal driving will be pos-
sible.
When “TRACK” mode is selected, the
multi-information display will change to
the “TRACK” mode display and the “TRACK” indicator and VSC OFF indica-
tor will illuminate.
To change back to normal mode while in
“TRACK” mode, press switch or
the “TRACK” switch.
■Turning off both TRC and VSC sys- tem
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off,
press and hold switch for more
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is
stopped.
The TRC OFF indicator and the VSC
OFF indicator will come on.
However, on vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the brake LSD function
will remain on.
Press switch again to turn the sys-
tems back on.
■Selecting TRC mode and VSC mode
Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:
Driving condi-
tionsTRC modesVSC modesBrake LSD
functionIndicators
Normal roadsNormal modeNormal modeNormal mode
Rough roadsOFFNormal modeNormal mode
Sport driving
“TRACK” mode“TRACK” mode“TRACK” mode
OFFOFF
“TRACK”
mode*1
OFF*2
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Driving
WA R N I N G
■The ABS does not operate effec-
tively when
●The limits of tire gripping perfor- mance have been exceeded (such
as excessively worn tires on a snow
covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driv-
ing at high speed on wet or slick
roads.
■Stopping distance when the ABS
is operating may exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten
the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you, especially
in the following situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or
snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the
road
●When driving over roads with pot-
holes or uneven surfaces
■TRC may not operate effectively
when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC
system is operating. Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability
and power may be lost.
■When the VSC and/or brake LSD
function is activated
The slip indicator flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular
care when the indicator flashes.
■When the TRC/VSC 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 systems off unless necessary.
■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 and VSC systems will
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.
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Interior features
Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
“ON/OFF” switch
Windshield defogger switch
Automatic mode switch
■Adjusting the temperature set-
ting
To adjust the temperature setting,
turn the temperature control switch
clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
The air conditioning system switches
between individual and synchronized
modes each time “SYNC” switch is
pressed.
Synchronized modes (indicator on):
The left-hand side temperature control
switch can be used to adjust the tem-
perature for the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s side. At this time, operate the
right-hand side temperature control
switch to enter individual mode.
Individual modes (indicator off):
The temperature for the driver’s and
front passenger’s side can be adjusted
separately.
■Setting the fan speed
To adjust the fan speed, turn the
fan speed control switch clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise
(decrease).
Pressing the “ON/OFF” switch to turns
off the fan.
■Change the airflow mode
Press the airflow mode control
switch.
The airflow mode changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and slightly to the
feet
3 Upper body and feet
4 Feet
5 Feet and the windshield defog-
ger operates
■Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.
The mode switches between outside air
mode and recirculated air mode each
time the switch is operated.