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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3-5. Opening and closing the win-
dows
Power windows ................... 156
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Cargo and luggage ............. 166
Trailer towing (vehicles without
towing packages - including
Reunion) ........................... 167
Trailer towing (vehicles with tow-
ing packages - except for
Reunion) ........................... 167
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) s witch (vehicles
without a smart entry & start
system) ............................. 173
Power (ignition) s witch (vehicles
with a smart entry & start sys-
tem) .................................. 175
EV drive mode .................... 179
Hybrid transmission ............ 181
Turn signal lever ................. 184
Parking brake...................... 184
Brake Hold .......................... 187
4-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 190
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
.......................................... 193
Fog light switch ................... 196
Windshield wipers and washer
.......................................... 197
Rear window wiper and washer
.......................................... 200
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 202
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Toyota Safety Sense ........... 204
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 209
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ... 220
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ........ 230
Speed limiter ....................... 242
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ...... 244
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 248
Toyota parking assist-sensor
.......................................... 253
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ................................. 260
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................... 265
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .................. 270
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .... 273
Driving mode select switch . 275
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)
system .............................. 276
Driving assist systems ........ 277
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ... 282
Winter driving tips ............... 284
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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 160
Cargo and luggage ........... 166
Trailer towing (vehicles without
towing packages - including
Reunion) ......................... 167
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing packages - except for
Reunion) ......................... 167
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles without a smart entry &
start system) ................... 173
Power (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles with a smart entry & start
system) ........................... 175
EV drive mode .................. 179
Hybrid transmission .......... 181
Turn signal lever ............... 184
Parking brake ................... 184
Brake Hold ........................ 187
4-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch ............... 190
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
....................................... 193
Fog light switch ................. 196
Windshield wipers and washer
....................................... 197
Rear window wiper and washer
....................................... 200
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap. 202
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 204
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
........................................ 209
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) . 220
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ...... 230
Speed limiter ..................... 242
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 244
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) . 248
Toyota parking assist-sensor
........................................ 253
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ............................... 260
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
........................................ 265
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) ................ 270
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .. 273
Driving mode select switch 275
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Fil-
ter) system ...................... 276
Driving assist systems ...... 277
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips . 282
Winter driving tips ............. 284

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●A sign resembling a system compati-
ble sign is recognized.
●Side road speed signs may be
detected and displayed (if positioned in sight of the front camera) while the vehicle is traveling on the main road.
●Roundabout exit road speed signs may be detected and displayed (if
positioned in sight of the front camera) while traveling on a roundabout.
●The front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load.
●The surrounding brightness is not suf-ficient or changes suddenly.
●When a sign intended for trucks, etc., is recognized.
●The vehicle is driven in a country with a different direction of traffic.
●The 7-inch/8-inch display navigation system map data is outdated.
●The 7-inch/8-inch display navigation system is not operating.
●The speed information displayed on the meter and on the 7-inch/8-inch display navigation system may be dif-
ferent due to the 7-inch/8-inch display navigation system using map data.
■Speed limit sign display
If the power switch was last turned off
while a speed limit sign was displayed on the multi-information display, the same sign displays again when the
power switch is turned to ON.
■If “RSA Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is shown
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features: P.431)
*: If equipped
BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor)*
The Blind Spot Monitor is a
system that uses rear side
radar sensors installed on the
inner side of the rear bumper
on the left and right side to
assist the driver in confirming
safety when changing lanes.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, tak-
ing care to observe your surround- ings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supple-
mentary function which alerts the driver that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirrors or is
approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overly rely on the
Blind Spot Monitor. As the function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, over reliance could lead to an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
As the system may not function cor-
rectly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

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Driving
Meter control switches
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/off.
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
When a vehicle is detected in a blind
spot of the outside rear view mirrors or
approaching rapidly from behind into a
blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator on the detected side will illumi-
nate. If the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the outside
rear view mirror indicator flashes.
BSM OFF indicator
Illuminates when the Blind Spot Monitor
is disabled.
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavail-able See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to
the rear bumper around the sensors. ( P.249) The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice,
snow, mud, etc., from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sensors may not oper-ate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-information display
There may be a sensor malfunction of
misaligned. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.431)
■Certifications for the Blind Spot
Monitor
P. 5 5 3
System components
WARNING
■To ensure the system can oper-
ate properly
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed behind the left and right
sides of the rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can operate cor-
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Driving
■Vehicles that can be detected by the Blind Spot Monitor
The Blind Spot Monitor uses rear side radar sensors to detect t he following
vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the presence
of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rear view mi rrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in areas that are not visible using the outside
rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that are not
visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
■The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) from either s ide of the
vehicle*1
Approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) forward of the rear bumper
Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) from the rear bumper
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Approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) to 60 m (197 ft.) from the rear bumper*2
*1: The area between the side of the vehicle and 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) from the side of the
vehicle cannot be detected.
*2: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and t he detected vehi-
cle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detected, causing the outside rear view
mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.
■The Blind Spot Monitor is opera- tional when
The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when all of the following conditions are met:
●The Blind Spot Monitor is on.
●The shift lever is in a position other than R.
●The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph).
■The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle when
The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle present in the detection area in the following situations:
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane over-takes your vehicle.
●You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.
●Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■Conditions under which the system
will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestri-
ans, etc.*
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite
direction
●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehi-
cles and similar stationary objects*
●Following vehicles that are in the
same lane*
●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from
your vehicle*
●Vehicles which are being overtaken
rapidly by your vehicle*
*: Depending on the conditions, detec-
tion of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.
■Conditions under which the system
may not function correctly
●The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect
vehicles correctly in the following situ- ations:• When the sensor is misaligned due to
a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc.,
is covering the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper• When driving on a road surface that is
wet with standing water during bad weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approach- ing with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When the distance between your vehi- cle and a following vehicle is short• When there is a significant difference
in speed between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the detection area• When driving up and down consecu-
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• When driving on roads with sharp
bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when
driving on the edge of a lane, and the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle
• When towing a trailer • When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) is installed to the rear of the
vehicle • When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area• Immediately after the Blind Spot Moni-
tor is turned on
●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor
unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or object may increase in the fol-lowing situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its surrounding area
• When the distance between your vehi- cle and a guardrail, wall, etc., that enters the detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecu- tive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehicle traveling in a lane other
than the adjacent lanes enters the detection area• When driving on roads with sharp
bends, consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehi- cle and a following vehicle is short• When an accessory (such as a bicycle
carrier) is installed to the rear of the vehicle
*: If equipped
■Location and types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■Display
When the sensors detect an object,
such as a wall, a graphic is shown
on the multi-information display
depending on the position and dis-
Toyota parking assist-
sensor*
The distance from your vehicle
to objects, such as a wall,
when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is
measured by the sensors and
communicated via the multi-
information display and a
buzzer. Always check the sur-
rounding area when using this
system.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components, etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-shield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate unexpectedly in the following
situations, and may result in hands being caught or other serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the wind- shield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held
close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the
windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop
sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust
pipe to become quite hot. When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If this occurs, consult
with any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels,
etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on
the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contami- nated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical sub-
stances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily
soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gas-
oline are spilled on the paint sur- face
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.