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■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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4
Driving
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal. 
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press  the  “ON-OFF”  button  to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise  control  indicator  will  come
on.
Press  the  button  again  to  deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate  or  decelerate  the
vehicle  to  the  desired  speed,
and  push  the  lever  down  to  set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The  vehicle  speed  at  the  moment
the  lever  is  released  becomes  the
set speed.
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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4
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. 
     
        
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towin g 
     
        
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4
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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4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  cruise  control  sys-
tem.Press  the  “ON-OFF”  button  once  to  deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  dynamic  radar
cruise control system.
Press  the  “ON-OFF”  button  once  to  deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer.
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  Brake  Override
System. A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
(2GR-FKS engine only)
Indicates that the engine oil level is low.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Check  the  level  of  engine  oil,  and  add  if
necessary. 
This  message  may  appear  if  the  vehicle  is
stopped on a slope. 
Move  the  vehicle  to  a  level  surface  and
check to see if the message disappears.
Warning messageDetails/Actions 
     
        
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5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  the  pre-collision  system  sensor  is
dirty, covered with ice, etc.
Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The Automatic High Beam system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
Turn the high beam on and press the Auto-
matic High Beam switch again.
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  rader  cruise  control  sensor  is  dirty
or covered with ice.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions 
     
        
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5037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: The  buzzer  sounds  when  Multi-terrain  Select  or  active  traction  control  is
equipped.
*2: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  the  dynamic  radar  cruise  control
system  cannot  be  used  temporarily  due  to  bad
weather.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use  the  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  sys-
tem when it becomes available again.
Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-Start Control. A buzzer also sounds.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and
Drive-Start  Control  was  operated  while  depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. A buzzer also sounds.
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)