
3224-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenl y,
or if the brakes are applied while  driving on a slippery road surface
◆Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock  Brake System) (if equipped)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenl y,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road s urface,
or in off-road conditions (such as rough roads, sand and mud)
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake p edal
is depressed when the system de tects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability)
Helps  the  driver  to  control  skidding  when  swerving  suddenly  or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆Trailer Sway Control (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake
pressure  for  individual  wheels  and  reducing  engine  torque  when
trailer sway is detected.
Trailer  Sway  Control  is  part  of  the  VSC  system  and  will  not  ope rate  if
VSC system is turned off or experiences a malfunction.
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps  to  maintain  drive  power  and  prevent  the  drive  wheels  from
spinning when starting the vehicl e or accelerating on slippery roads
To  help  enhance  driving  safety   and  performance,  the  following
systems  operate  autom atically  in  response  to  various  driving
situations.  Be  aware,  however,  that  these  systems  are  supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.  

3234-5. Using the driving support systems
4
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) 

3244-5. Using the driving support systems
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) 

3254-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Sounds  and  vibrations  caused  by  th e ABS, Multi Terrain ABS, brake
assist, VSC, TRAC and Trailer Sway 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 aft er 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  system s  are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occur red.
• 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 activate d.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activa ted.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC,  VSC and Trailer Sway Control sy stems
after turning off the engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems will automatically reactivate them.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC system (AUTO LSD mode)
With AUTO LSD mode, VSC off and “A UTO LSD” indicator lights turn on. 
The VSC and TRAC systems will turn on when the vehicle speed in creases.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC, V SC and Trailer Sway Control systems
If the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off, automatic
reactivation will not occur when vehicle speed increases
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC  will  cease  operation  and  a  buzzer  will  sound  to  alert  the  driver.  Stop
the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal driv-
ing.)
■ When  the  VSC  or  TRAC  system  is  turned  off  by  pressing  the  VSC  o ff
switch
On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assi st and pre-colli-
sion  braking  will  also  be  disabled.  The  PCS  warning  light  will  come  on  and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (→P . 501)
■ Operating conditions of  hill-start assist control
When  the  following  four  conditions  are  met,  the  hill-start  assi st  control  will
operate:
● The  shift  lever  is  in  a  position  other  than  P  or  N  (when  starting  off  forward/
backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged. 

3264-5. Using the driving support systems
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the follo wing situations:
● The shift lever is moved to P or N.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is release d.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The  limits  of  tire  gripping  performance  have  been  exceeded  (such  as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or s lick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS or Multi Terrain ABS is operatin g may
exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS  and  Multi  Terrain ABS  are  not  designed  to  shorten  the  v ehicle’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 potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional  control  and  power  may  not  be  achievable  while  driving  on  slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating. 
Drive  the  vehicle  carefully  in  conditions  where  stability  and  p ower  may  be
lost.
■ 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 wit h ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-st art assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle  stationary  for  an  extended  period  of  time.  Do  not  attempt  to  use
hill-start  assist  control  to  hold  the  vehicle  on  an  incline,  as   doing  so  may
lead to an accident.
■ When the VSC and Trailer Sway Control are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes. 

3505-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
• It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  o utside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The  start  timing  of  the  blower  may  be  delayed  for  a  short  peri od  of  time
immediately  after  the  air  conditioning  system  is  started  in  automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 448
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do  not  use 
 during  cool  air  operation  in  extremely  humid  weather.
The  difference  between  the  temperature  of  the  outside  air  and  that  of  the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog  up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rea r view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers  to
defog. 

3845-4. Other interior features
■If the wireless charger LED indicators flash
If the wireless charging surface of the tray becomes too hot, the LED indica-
tors will flash and charging is canceled. The LED indicators will be illuminated
if the surface of the tray cools down.
If the LED indicators flash even though the surface of the tray is not hot, the
wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Consult your Toyota dea ler.
■ When charging of the wireless  charger stops temporarily
If any of the following operations are performed with the wirel ess key or elec-
tronic  key  present,  charging  may  stop  temporarily.  Charging  wil l  start  again
after a while.
• Locking/unlocking the doors by touching the door handle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
• Opening/closing the doors
• Starting the engine
• Locking  the  doors  by  pressing  the  lock  button  on  the  wireless  key  or  elec-
tronic key
• When the electronic key is out of the detection area (vehicles with a smart key system)
■ Certification for the wireless charger
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
19001 S. Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
For vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada. 

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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency ................. 473
If the vehicle is  submerged or water on 
the road is rising.............. 475 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 476
If you think something is  wrong .............................. 480
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................ 481
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................ 482
If a warning message is  displayed......................... 489
If you have a flat tire.......... 511
If the engine will not  start ................................. 526
If the electronic key  does not operate properly 
(vehicles with a smart key 
system) ........................... 528
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ...................... 530
If your vehicle overheats ... 534
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ............................... 536