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4-5. Using the driving support systems
ates:
●The emergency flashers are off
●Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph)
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that it is a sudden brak-ing operation.
■Automatic system cancelation of
emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will be can- celed in any of the following situations:
●The emergency flashers are turned on.
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
■Secondary Collision Brake operat- ing cancelation
The system operates when the SRS air-
bag sensor detects a collision while the vehicle is in motion.However, the system does not operate
when components are damaged.
■Secondary Collision Brake auto- matic cancelation
The system is automatically canceled in
any of the following situations.
●The vehicle speed drops approxi-
mately 0 km/h (0 mph)
●A certain amount of time elapses
during operation
●The accelerator pedal is depressed a
large amount
WARNING
■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/VSC may not operate effec-
tively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC/VSC system is operating. Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions
where stability and power may be lost.
■Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on Active Corner-
ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist may not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving
on slippery road surfaces.
●When Active Cornering Assist fre-
quently operates, Active Cornering Assist may temporarily stop operat-ing to ensure proper operation of
the brakes, TRC and VSC.
■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 with ice.
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4-6. Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the 12-
volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size
and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Perform the following according to
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.
Pre-winter preparations
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 cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
●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 all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.Failure to do so may result in the vehi-
cle 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 50 km/h (30 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.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer or legitimate tire retailers.This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the ve hicle reaches a certain
speed.
■Tire pressure warning light
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minu te
(a buzzer does not sounds):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. ( P.427)
Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.381)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information
display. ( P.229)
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
level of the engine oil, and add if neces-
sary.
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.
■If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the hybrid system is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Out-
put Power Reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.) Handling method: P. 4 1 4
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be
Protected Refrain from the Use of N Position” is displayed
This message may be displayed when
the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be charged when the shift lever
is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into P to Restart” is
displayed
This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
has become extremely low because the shift lever has been left in N for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the power switch to OFF with the shift lever
in any position other than P. Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift is in N Release Accelerator
Before Shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed when the shift lever is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift lever to D or R.
■If “Press Brake when Vehicle is Stopped Hybrid System may Over-
heat” is displayed
The message may be displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to
hold the vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an incline, etc. The hybrid system may overheat. Release the
accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is displayed
Power was cut off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when start-ing the hybrid system, operate the
hybrid system for approximately 5 min- utes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunc- tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
●The LED headlight system (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
■If a message that indicates the mal-function of front camera is dis-played
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. ( P.207, 374)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
speed range (if equipped)
■If a message that indicates the mal-
function of radar sensor is dis- played
The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. ( P.207, 374)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if
necessary.
After changing the engine oil, make sure to reset the message. ( P.327)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer. After changing the engine oil, make sure to reset the message. ( P.327)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail-
able See Owner’s Manual” is dis- played (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system is suspended temporarily or until the problem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and
coping methods: P.207)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail- able” is displayed (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Man-
ual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is dis-
played, follow the instructions accord- ingly. ( P.414)
●If “Exhaust Filter Full” is displayed, fol- low the instructions accordingly. ( P.276)
●If any of the following messages are displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, it may indicate a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-
tion” • “Hybrid System Malfunction”• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction” • “Accelerator System Malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are displayed on the multi-information dis-play, it may indicate a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle and con- tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer. • “Braking Power Low”• “12-Volt Battery Charging System
Malfunction” • “Oil Pressure Low”
●If any of the following messages are shown on the multi-information dis-play, the vehicle may have run out of
fuel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and, if the fuel level is low, refuel the vehicle. ( P. 8 0 )
• “Hybrid System Stopped” • “Engine Stopped”
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When using the full-size spare tire (if equipped)
●Replace the full-size spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
■When using the compact spare
tire (if equipped)
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire (if equipped) is attached
The vehicle speed may not be cor-
rectly detected, and the following sys- tems may not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRC
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (if equipped)
• EPS
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Toyota parking assist-sensor (if
equipped)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if
equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
• Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the com- pact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds.
Failure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools
and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possi-bility of personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare
tire (if equipped) installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when
driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with stan-dard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.
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8-2. Customization
■PCS (Pre-Collision System)* (P.209)
*: If equipped
■LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* (P.220)
*: If equipped
■RSA (Road Sign Assist)*1 (P.244)
*1: If equipped
*2: RSA function becomes On when the power switch is turned to ON.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem)OnOff—O—
Adjust alert timingMiddleEarly—O—Late
FunctionCustomized setting
Lane centering functionOn/Off—O—
Alert typesBuzzer/Steering
wheel vibration—O—
Alert sensitivityHigh/Standard—O—
Vehicle sway warning functionOn/Off—O—
Vehicle sway warning sensitivityHigh/Standard/Low—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
RSA (Road Sign Assist)*2OnOff—O—
Excess speed notification
method*3Display onlyNo notification—O—Display and buzzer
Excess speed notification
level2 km/h (1 mph)5 km/h (3 mph)—O—10 km/h (5 mph)
No overtaking notification
methodDisplay onlyNo notification—O—Display and buzzer
Other notifications method
(No-entry notification)*4Display onlyNo notification—O—Display and buzzer
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Alphabetical Index
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control98, 103
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............ 248
Enabling/disabling the Blind Spot
Monitor..................................... 250
C
Care ....................................... 312, 315
Aluminum wheels ....................... 312
Exterior....................................... 312
Interior ........................................ 315
Seat belts ................................... 315
Cargo and luggage ....................... 166
Chains ........................................... 285
Child restraint system .................... 47
Points to remember...................... 47
Riding with children ...................... 46
Child safety ..................................... 46
12-volt battery precautions. 331, 413
Airbag precautions ....................... 41
Child restraint system .................. 47
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ................... 293
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 34
Installing child restraints............... 47
Power window lock switch ......... 158
Power window precautions ........ 157
Rear door child-protectors ......... 137
Removed electronic key battery pre-
cautions ................................... 354
Seat belt precautions ................... 46
Child-protectors............................ 137
Cleaning ................................ 312, 315
Aluminum wheels ....................... 312
Exterior....................................... 312
Interior ........................................ 315
Radar sensor ............................. 205
Seat belts ................................... 315
Clock ............................ 94, 97, 99, 102
Coat hooks .................................... 308
Condenser ..................................... 329
Console box .................................. 299
Consumption screen .................... 120
Cooling system .............................327
Engine overheating .................... 414
Hybrid system overheating......... 414
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................230
Cup holders ...................................298
Current fuel consumption .... 105, 110
Curtain shield airbags ....................36
Customizable features ................. 431
D
Daytime running light system ..... 190
Deck board .................................... 299
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 290
Rear window .............................. 290
Windshield.................................. 290
Dimensions ...................................420
Display
Consumption screen ..................120
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................230
Energy monitor ........................... 120
Head-up display ......................... 116
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)........... 225
Multi-information display ....103, 109
Speed limiter .............................. 242
Toyota parking assist-sensor...... 253
Warning message ...................... 383
Display change button ...........96, 101
Distance until next engine oil change
...............................................97, 101
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 318
Door
Double locking system ................. 85