
2764-5. Using the driving support systems
■Automatic cancelation of c onstant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
● Actual  vehicle  speed  is  more  than  approximately  10  mph  (16  km/h )  below
the set vehicle speed.
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) .
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
● 4WD models: The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or m ore after
operating the front-wheel drive control switch.
If  constant  speed  control  mode  is  automatically  canceled  for  an y  other  rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in  vehicle-to-vehi-
cle  distance  control  mode,  a  brake  system  operation  sound  may  b e  heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Warning messages and buzzers for d ynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If  a warning message
is  shown  on  the  multi-information  display,  read  the  message  and   follow  the
instructions.
■ When the sensor may not be correctly detect ing the vehicle ahead
In  the  case  of  the  following  and  depending  on  the  conditions,  o perate  the
brake  pedal  when  deceleration  of  the  system  is  insufficient  or  operate  the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types o f vehicles, the
approach warning ( P. 273) may not be activated.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane 

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Driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The shift lever is in  D or range 4 or
higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The  vehicle  can  be  accelerated  normally. After  acceleration,  th e  set  speed
resumes.
● Even  without  canceling  the  cruise  control,  the  set  speed  can  be   increased
by  first  accelerating  the  vehicle  to  the  desired  speed  and  then  pushing  the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancellation
Cruise  control  will  stop  maintaining  the  vehicle  speed  in  any  o f  the  following
situations. 
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 k m/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period a time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
● 4WD models: The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or m ore after
operating the front-wheel drive control switch.
■ If  “Cruise  Control  Malfunction  Vi sit  Your  Dealer”  is  displayed on  the
multi-information display
Press  the  “ON-OFF”  button  once  to  deactivate  the  system,  and  th en  press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise cont rol cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in th e cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 

3064-5. Using the driving support systems
AUTO LSD system
The system can be used on 2WD models and in 2WD mode on 4WD
models.
Press  the  VSC  off  switch  to  turn
on the system.
At  this  time,  the  “AUTO  LSD”  and
VSC  off  indicators  will  come  on
simultaneously. 
To  turn  off  the  system,  push  the
switch again. 
If the engine is turned off  while the
“AUTO  LSD”  indicator  is  on  and
then  restarted,  the  indicator  will
turn off automatically.
If  the  rear  wheels  spin,  the  slip
indicator  flashes  to  indicate  that
the  AUTO  LSD  system  has  been
controlled  the  spinning  of  the  rear
wheels.
The  AUTO  LSD  system  aids  trac tion  by  using  the  traction  con-
trol  system  to  control  engine  performance  and  braking  when
one of the rear wheels begins to spin.
The  system  should  be  used  only  when  one  of  the  rear  wheels
spinning occurs in a ditch or rough surface.
System operation
When the AUTO LSD system is operating 

3084-5. Using the driving support systems
Rear differential lock system
The rear differential lock system is effective in case one of t he  rear
wheels is spinning.
Press  the  rear  differential  lock
switch to lock the rear differential.
At  this  time,  the  rear  differential
lock  indicator  will  blink.  Wait  a  few
seconds  for  the  system  to  com-
plete  operation.  After  the  rear  dif-
ferential is locked, the indicator will
stop blinking and remain on.
To  unlock  the  rear  differential,
press the switch again.
Automatic transmission
4WD models: Before us ing the rear differential lock system.
Stop  the  vehicle,  shift  the  shi ft  lever  to  N  and  turn  the  front-wheel
drive  control  switch  in  the  “4L”   position  to  see  if  this  is  sufficient.  If
this has no effect, additionally use the rear differential lock  system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal. 
Unlock the rear differential  as soon as the vehicle moves.
To unlock the rear different ial, press the switch again.
: If equipped
The  rear  differential  lock  system  is  provided  for  use  only  when
wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or rugged sur -
face.
Using the rear diffe rential lock system
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Driving
Manual transmission
Before using the rear differential lock system.
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Depress  the  clutch  pedal  and  turn  the  front-wheel  drive  control
switch  in  the  “4L”  position  to  see  if  this  is  sufficient.  If  th is  has  no
effect, additionally use the re ar differential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Slowly release th e clutch pedal. 
Unlock the rear differential  as soon as the vehicle moves.
To unlock the rear different ial, press the switch again.
■Locking the rear differential
●When the rear differential is locked, VSC is automatically turn ed off.
(The rear differential lock and VSC off indicators come on.)
● The following systems do not operate when the rear differential  is locked. It
is normal operation for the ABS warning light and VSC off indic ator to be on
at this time.
•ABS
• Multi Terrain ABS (if equipped)
• Brake assist system
•VSC
•TRAC
• Pre-Collision System (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
• Cruise control system (if equipped)
• Hill-start assist control (if equipped on 4WD models)
■ The rear differential lock is disengaged when
●Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system:  When  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to
the “LOCK” position
● Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is tur ned off
● 4WD models only: Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to “ 2WD” or “4H”
position.
Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature.
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Driving
◆Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on
an incline or slippery slope
The  slip  indicator  light  will  flash
while the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway
Control/hill-star t  assist  control
*
systems are operating.
*: If equipped with Multi-terrain Select/
Crawl Control. 
If  the  vehicle  gets  stuck  in  fresh  snow  or  mud,  TRAC/VSC/Traile r
Sway  Control  systems  may  reduce  power  from  the  engine  to  the
wheels. You may need to turn the  system off to enable you to rock the
vehicle in order to free it.
■Turning off TRAC (turn  on the AUTO LSD system)
   P.   3 0 6
■Turning off TRAC, VSC a nd Trailer Sway Control
Press  and  hold  the  VSC  off
switch for more than 3 seconds
while  the  vehicle  is  stopped  to
turn  off  TRAC,  VSC  and  Trailer
Sway Control.
The  VSC  off  and  “TRAC  OFF”
indicators will come on. 
Press  the  switch  again  to  turn
the system back on.
When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway C ontrol/hill-start assist control
systems are operating
Disabling  the  TRAC/VSC/Traile r  Sway  Control  systems  (2WD
models and 2WD mode  on 4WD models) 

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If  the  vehicle  gets  stuck  in  fresh  snow  or  mud,  TRAC/VSC/Traile r
Sway  Control  systems  may  reduce  power  from  the  engine  to  the
wheels. You may need to turn the  system off to enable you to rock the
vehicle in order to free it.
■Turning off TRAC
Quickly  press  and  release  the
VSC  off  switch  to  turn  off
TRAC.
The  “TRAC  OFF”  indicator  will
come on.
Press  the  switch  again  to  turn
the system back on.
■
Turning off TRAC, VSC a nd Trailer Sway Control
Press  and  hold  the  VSC  off
switch for more than 3 seconds
while  the  vehicle  is  stopped  to
turn  off  TRAC,  VSC  and  Trailer
Sway Control.
The  VSC  off  and  “TRAC  OFF”
indicators will come on.
Press  the  switch  again  to  turn
the system back on.
■ When  the  “TRAC  OFF”  indicator  light  comes  on  even  if  the  VSC  of f
switch has not been pressed
TRAC  and  hill-start  assist  control  cannot  be  operated.  Contact  your  Toyota
dealer.
Disabling  the  TRAC/VSC/Traile r  Sway  Control  systems  (4WD
mode on 4WD models) 

3304-6. Driving tips
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing  chains:
● Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
● Install  tire  chains  on  rear  tires  as  tightly  as  possible.  Retighten  chains  after
driving 1/4   1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
WARNING
■ 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  ca use  death  or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do  not  drive  in  excess  of  75  mph  (120  km/h),  regardless  of  the  type  of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
● 4WD  models:  Do  not  mix  tires  of  different  makes,  models,  tread  patterns
or treadwear.
■ Driving with tire chains 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  d riven  safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tir e chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid  sudden  acceleration,  abrupt  steering,  sudden  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.