2344-6. Using other driving systems
Operating range
Limitations of the detectability
of RCTA
Since the detectability of RCTA
is limited, the RCTA may not
operate properly in angled park-
ing.
Example 1
1 The detection range of the
radar sensors
2 Area out of detection range
of the radar sensors
Parked vehicle
Vehicle that may not be
detected
Example 2
1The detection range of the
radar sensors
Vehicle that may be detected
The system may detect that a vehi-
cle is passing in front of your
vehicle. Always be sure to check the
surroundings with your eyes when
reversing the vehicle.
■Operating conditions
The BSD/RCTA will operate
when all of the following condi-
tions are met.
The engine switch is in ON.
The BSD/RCTA warning light
and BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
are turned off.
The vehicle is driven at
speeds above 7 mph (12
km/h) (except when revers-
ing).
The shift lever is in R. (RCTA
only)
The BSD/RCTA will not operate
in the following situations.
The BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
appears.
WARNING
An approaching vehicle may
not be detected because the
detection range is limited by the
parked vehicle . Always be
sure to check the surroundings
with your eyes when reversing the
vehicle.
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System operation
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2394-6. Using other driving systems
4
Driving
“BSD/RCTA Disabled Check
Owner's Manual”
BSD/RCTA warning light
To turn the BSD/RCTA system
on and off, operate the
multi-information display
( P.400) or multimedia system
screen (Refer to “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER'S MANUAL”).
When the BSD/RCTA system is
turned OFF, the BSD/RCTA
OFF indicator on the multi-infor-
mation display will illuminate.
●In the following cases, turn off the
BSD/RCTA system. The system
may not operate properly due to
blocked radar waves.
• When towing the vehicle
• When a bicycle carrier or other item is fitted to the rear of the vehi-
cle
• When using a chassis dynamome-
ter or free rolle r device, etc.
• When running the engine and making the wheels rotate while lift-
ing up the vehicle
●If the engine switch is turned to
OFF, the last known status of the
system is maintained. For exam-
ple, if the engine switch is turned
to OFF with the BSD/RCTA deac-
tivated, the BSD/RCTA remains
deactivated the next time the
engine switch is turned to ON.
The radar sensors, one on each
side of the vehicle, are mounted
inside the rear bumper.
Radar sensors
If the radar sensors require repair or
replacement, or the bumper area
around the radar sensors requires
repair, paintwork or replacement,
contact your Toyota dealer for assis-
tance.
To turn on/off the
BSD/RCTA
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Handling of radar sensors
NOTICE
To ensure correct operation of the
BSD/RCTA, observe the follow-
ing precautions.
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2504-6. Using other driving systems
●Do not wipe the camera with alco-
hol, benzine or paint thinner.
Otherwise, discoloration may
occur. To remove contamination,
wipe the camera with a cloth
moistened with a diluted neutral
detergent. Then wipe it with a soft,
dry cloth.
●When waxing the vehicle, be care-
ful not to apply the wax to the
camera. If it comes in contact with
the camera, moisten a clean cloth
with a diluted neutral detergent to
remove the wax.
●The camera lens has a hard coat-
ing to help prevent scratches.
However, when washing the vehi-
cle or cleaning the camera lens,
be careful not to scratch the cam-
era lens. Do not use a washing
brush directly on the camera lens.
The image quality of the rear view
camera may deteriorate.
●Strong light shined on the camera lens may develop vertical lines
around the light source. This is not
a malfunction.
●Under the fluore
scent light, the
display may flicker. However, this
is not a malfunction.
●The image of the rear view cam-
era may be slightly different from
the actual color of the objects.
●If there is a mal function on the
multimedia system screen, refer to
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MAN-
UAL”.
Rear view camera
A rear view camera is
attached to the trunk lid.
When the engine switch is
in ON and the shift lever is
set to R, the rear view cam-
era automatically displays
the rear view image behind
the vehicle on the multime-
dia system screen.
WARNING
●Since the rear view camera
uses a wide-angle lens, the
image on the monitor is different
from the actual view in terms of
distance.
●Since the range of the image on
the monitor is limited, always
check the rear view and the sur-
rounding area with your eyes
and mirrors, and move back-
ward at a slow speed. Moving
backward only by checking the
rear view image from the cam-
era could cause an accident.
●Do not disassemble or modify
the camera, switch or wiring. If
smoke comes out or you smell a
strange odor, stop using the
rear view camera immediately.
Contact your Toyota dealer for
an inspection. Continued use
may result in accident, fire or
electric shock.
NOTICE
●When washing your vehicle with
a high-pressure washer, do not
allow water to touch the camera
directly. Entry of water in the
camera lens may result in con-
densation, malfunction, fire or
electric shock.
2534-6. Using other driving systems
4
Driving
Help linesVehicle width line (oblique
vertical line)
Approx. 10 ft (3 m) from the
bumper (green horizontal
line)
Approx. 6 ft (2 m) from the
bumper (green horizontal
line)
Approx. 3 ft (1 m) from the
bumper (yellow horizontal
line)
Approx. 1.5 ft (0.5 m) from
the bumper (red horizontal
line)
Vehicle centerline
Dynamic guidelines
When the shift lever is set to R,
the multimedia system screen
the help lines together with the
rear view image.
If you shift to the R range within sev-
eral seconds after turning on the
engine switch, the warning message
may not be displayed. Wait for sev-
eral seconds after turning on the
engine switch before shifting to the
R range. Then, the warning mes-
sage will be displayed.
When “Steering Angle Lines” is off,
the dynamic guidelines will be dis-
appear on the multimedia system
screen. To turn the dynamic guide-
lines on and off, refer to “MULTIME-
DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Difference between screen
image and actual road
The distance markers show the
distance for a level road when
the vehicle is not loaded. It may
be different from the actual dis-
tance depending on the loading
conditions or road conditions.
When there is an upward
slope at the back
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WARNING
●When moving backward, always
check the back with your eyes
without relying on the help lines.
Otherwise, it may cause an
accident or injury.
●The actual position may be dif-
ferent from the in dication of the
help lines.
●Differences may occur due to
the number of passengers or
the loaded cargo.
●When the vehicle is on a slope
or inclined against the road, the
indication is dif ferent from the
actual position.
2604-6. Using other driving systems
3Start the engine and check
that the ABS warning light
and slip indicator are off.
4 Press and hold the
switch for approximately 30
seconds.
Check that the TRAC OFF and
VSC OFF indicators illuminate and
then turn off.
5 Within 5 seconds after the
indicator lights turn off,
release the switch. Then,
press the switch again
within 2 seconds of releasing
it.
The hill-start assis t control ON indi-
cator will turn off and then illumi-
nate.
6 Turn the engine switch off.
7 Start the engine again and
check that the hill-start assist
control ON indicator turns off.
Hill-start assist control will be dis-
abled.
To enable hill-start assist con-
trol, perform steps 1 through 7
again.
■When enabling the hill-start
assist control
●If the hill-start assist control ON
indicator does n ot turn off or a
mistake was made during the pro-
cedure, turn the e ngine switch off
and start the procedure from step
4 again.
●If the switch is pressed and
held for 30 seconds or more, the
TRAC OFF indicator and VSC
OFF indicator will tu rn off and the
switch will become inoperable. In
this case, the VSC will operate in
normal mode. ( P.263) If the
engine switch is turned off and
then the engine is started again,
operation of the switch will
become possible.
■Operating conditions of
hill-start assist control
When the following conditions are
met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
●Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: The shift lever is in D or
M (when starting off forward on
while facing uphill) or in R (when
starting off backward while facing
downhill).
●Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: The shift lever is in a position
other than R (when starting off for-
ward while facing uphill) or in R
(when starting off backward while
facing downhill).
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not
depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Hill-start assist control will not
operate when
Hill-start assist cont rol will not oper-
ate when any of the following condi-
tions are met:
●Vehicles with an automatic trans-
2664-7. Driving tips
4-7.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires.
Make sure to install 4 tires that are
of the specified size, and that all 4
tires are the sa me size, same
maker, same brand and tread pat-
tern.
Perform the following according
to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a
window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt
the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that
has accumulated on the air
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.
Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size,
and that are the same size,
same maker, same brand and
tread pattern.
●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.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from Toyota dealers 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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6
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 288
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 291
Cleaning and protecting the Ultrasuede
®area ....... 293
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 295
General maintenance.. 296
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 299
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 300
Hood ........................... 302
Positioning a floor jack .................................. 303
Engine compartment ... 305
Tires ............................ 312
Replacing the tire ........ 319
Tire inflation pressure.. 323
Wheels ......... ...............325
Air conditioning filter .... 327
Electronic key battery.. 328
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 330
Headlight aim .............. 332Light bulbs ...................
333
2956-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine
Toyota parts be used for repairs to
ensure performanc e of each sys-
tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in
replacement or if a repair shop other
than a Toyota dealer performs
repairs, confirm the warranty cover-
age.
■Allow inspection and repairs to
be performed by a Toyota
dealer
●Toyota technicians are
well-trained specialists and are
kept up to date with the latest ser-
vice information. They are well
informed about the operation of all
systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It
proves that the maintenance that
has been performed is under war-
ranty coverage. If any problem
should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Toyota
dealer will promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be
performed on a daily basis. This
can be done by yourself or by a
Toyota dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.
For details about maintenance
items and schedules, refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Maintenance require-
ments
To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care
and regular maintenance
are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks.
Toyota recommends the
maintenance below.
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly
maintained
Improper maintenance could
result in serious damage to the
vehicle and possible death or seri-
ous injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and a wide variety
of automobile components con-
tain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work
in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained
in vehicles as well as waste pro-
duced by component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any
affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds which are
known to cause brain damage.
Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P.309)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance