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1-4. Theft deterrent system
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem:
The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the  key  has  been  removed  from
the  engine  switch  to  indicate  that
the system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  registered  key  has  been
inserted  into  the  engine  switch  to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been tu rned off
to indicate that the  system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashi ng  after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned  to  ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  the
system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer syst em.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic ob ject
● If  the  key  is  in  close  proximity  to  or  touching  a  key  to  the  security  system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The  vehicle’s  keys  ha ve  built-in  transponder  chips  that  prevent
the  engine  from  starting  if  a  key  has  not  been  previously  regis -
tered in the vehicle’s  on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  vehicle  theft  but  does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts. 

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Warning  lights  inform  the driver of  malfunctions  in  the  indicated  vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning 
light ( P. 528)*2Inappropriate pedal 
operation warning light 
(P. 529)
*1
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning 
light ( P. 528)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
(P. 529)
*1
(If equipped)
(Yellow)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 528)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
(P. 529)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp ( P. 529)*1, 3
(If equipped)
Brake hold operated 
indicator ( P. 529)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp ( P. 529)*1
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering 
system warning light
(P. 530)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 529)
(Yellow)
LTA indicator ( P. 530)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 529)
*1
(Flashes or 
illuminates)
PCS warning light 
( P. 530)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 529)*1, 3
(If equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator 
(P. 530) 

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehi cles
with  a  smart  key  system)  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come  on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
*3: This light turns on when the system is off.
*4: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: These  indicators  will  illuminate  in  the  following  situations  to  indicate  that the system initial check is being performed: 
• When  the  BSM  function  or  RCTA  function  is  enabled  and  the  engi ne
switch is turned  to the  “ON”  position (vehicles without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
• When the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles witho ut a smart
key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key syst em)
and the BSM function is enabled.
• When the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles witho ut a smart
key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key syst em)
and  the  RCTA  function  is  enabled.  (At  this  time,  a  buzzer  will  also
sound.) 
The  indicators  will  turn  off  after  a  few  seconds.  If  the  indica tors  do  not
illuminate or turn off, or if a buzzer does not sound when the RCTA func-
tion  is  enabled,  the  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8: When  the  outside  temperature  is  approximately  37°F  (3°C)  or  lo wer,  this
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on .
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on 
Should  a  safety  system  light  such  as  the ABS  and  SRS  warning  lights  not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
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■Operation conditions of each function
●Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
*1
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course*2. (When a white
[yellow]  line  or  course
*2  is  recognized  on  only  one  side,  the  system  will
operate only for the recognized side.)
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• Turn  signal  lever  is  not  operated.  (Vehicle  with  BSM:  Except  when
another vehicle is in the lane on the side where the turn signa l was oper-
ated)
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 284)
*1: The  function  operates  even  if  the  vehicle  speed  is  less  than  a pproxi-
mately 32 mph (50 km/h) when the lane centering function is ope rating.
*2: Boundary between  asphalt and  the  side  of the road,  such as  gra ss,  soil,
or a curb
● Steering assist function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met in addi-
tion to the operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or  more.
• Steering  wheel  is  not  operated  with  a  steering  force  level  suitable  for
changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
● Vehicle sway warning function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in   (4.2-inch display) or   (7-inch  display)
of the multi-information display is set to “On”. ( P.   9 8 ,   111 )
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 284)
● Lane centering function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are  met.
• LTA is turned on.
• Setting  for  “Lane  Center”  in    (4.2-inch  display)  or    (7-inch  d isplay)
of the multi-information display is set to “On”. ( P.   9 8 ,   111 )
• This function recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or the posi tion of a pre-
ceding  vehicle  (except  when  the  preceding  vehicle  is  small,  such  as  a
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mic radar
cruise control is operating in vehicle-to-vehicle distance cont rol mode.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m) .
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 284)
• Vehicle does not accelerate or decelerate by a fixed amount or  more.
• Steering  wheel  is  not  operated  with  a  steering  force  level  suitable  for changing lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Hands off steering wheel warning is not displayed. ( P. 283)
• The vehicle is being driven in the center of a lane.
• Steering assist function is not operating.
■ Temporary cancelation of functions
●When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily
canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again,  operation
of the function is automatically restored. ( P. 281)
● If the operation conditions ( P. 281) are no longer met while the lane cen-
tering function is operating, the buzzer may sound to indicate that the func-
tion has been temporarily canceled.
■ Steering assist function/lane centering function
●Depending  on  the  vehicle  speed,  lane  departure  situation,  road  conditions,
etc., the driver may not feel the function is operating or the function may not
operate at all.
● The  steering  control  of  the  function  is  overridden  by  the  drive r’s  steering
wheel operation.
● Do not attempt to test the operation of the steering assist fun ction.
■ Lane departure alert function
●The  warning  buzzer  may  be  difficult  to  hear  due  to  external  noi se,  audio
playback, etc.
● If  the  edge  of  the  course
*  is  not  clear  or  straight,  the  lane  departure  alert
function may not operate.
● Vehicle with BSM: It may not be possible for the system to determine if there
is a danger of a collision with a vehicle in an adjacent lane.
● Do not attempt to test the operation of the lane departure aler t function.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as gra ss, soil, or
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WARNING
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance
provided by the system.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or se rious injury.
● Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is only  intended to
help  the  driver  in  determining  the  following  distance  between  the  driver’s
own  vehicle  and  a  designated  vehicle  traveling  ahead.  It  is  not  a  mecha-
nism that allows careless or inattentive driving, and it is not  a system that
can assist the driver in low-visibility conditions. 
It  is  still  necessary  for  driver  to  pay  close  attention  to  the  vehicle’s  sur-
roundings.
● Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-speed  range  determines
whether  the  following  distance  between  the  driver’s  own  vehicle   and  a
designated  vehicle  traveling  ahead  is  within  a  set  range.  It  is  not  capable
of  making  any  other  type  of  judgement.  Therefore,  it  is  absolutely  neces-
sary for the driver to remain vigilant and to determine whether or not there
is a possibility of danger in any given situation.
● Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-speed  range  does  not  include
functions which will prevent or avoid collisions with vehicles  ahead of your
vehicle. Therefore, if there is ever any possibility of danger,  the driver must
take  immediate  and  direct  control  of  the  vehicle  and  act  appropriately  in
order to ensure the safety of all involved. 

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WARNING
■Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance
provided by the system.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or se rious injury.
● Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  is  only  intended  to  help  the  d river  in
determining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a
designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that  allows care-
less or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can as sist the driver in
low-visibility conditions. 
It  is  still  necessary  for  driver  to  pay  close  attention  to  the  vehicle’s  sur-
roundings.
● Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  determines  whether  the  followi ng  dis-
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle  traveling
ahead  is  within  a  set  range.  It  is  not  capable  of  making  any  other  type  of
judgement.  Therefore,  it  is  absolutely  necessary  for  the  driver   to  remain
vigilant  and to determine whether or not there is a  possibility   of danger  in
any given situation.
● Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control does not include functions whi ch will pre-
vent  or  avoid  collisions  with  vehicles  ahead  of  your  vehicle.  T herefore,  if
there is ever any possibility of danger, the driver must take i mmediate and
direct  control  of  the  vehicle  and  act  appropriately  in  order  to  ensure  the
safety of all involved. 

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◆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
◆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 Control)
Helps  the  driver  to  control  skidding  when  swerving  suddenly  or
turning on slippery road surfaces.
◆Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control  of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps  to  maintain  directional  stability  when  swerving  on  slippe ry
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆Secondary Collision Brake
When  the  airbag  sensor  detects  a  collision  and  the  system  oper-
ates,  the  brakes  and  stop  light s  are  automatically  controlled  to
reduce  the  vehicle  speed  and  hel p  reduce  the  possibility  of  further
damage due to a secondary collision
◆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
◆Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (if equipped)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from sliding to the outer side by  per-
forming  inner  wheel  brake  control  when  attempting  to  accelerate
while turning
Driving assist systems
To  keep  driving  safety  and  perf ormance,  the  following  systems
operate  automatically  in  respon se  to  various  driving  situations.
Be  aware,  however,  that  these  systems  are  supplementary  and
should  not  be  relied  upon  too  heav ily  when  operating  the  vehi-
cle.