
1434-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
Pull and hold the parking brake 
switch if an emergency occurs and 
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.
2Press the switch to release 
the parking brake.
• Operate the parking brake switch 
while depressing the brake pedal.
• Using the parking brake auto- matic release function, the park-
ing brake can be released by 
depressing the accelerator pedal. 
When using this function, slowly 
depress the accelerator pedal. 
( P.144)
Make sure that t he parking brake 
indicator light turn off.
If the parking brake indicator 
light flash, operate the switch 
again. ( P.326)
■Turning the automatic 
mode on
While the vehicle is stopped, 
pull and hold the parking brake 
switch until a buzzer sounds and 
a message is shown on the 
multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is 
turned on, the parking brake 
operates as follows.
 When the shift lever is shifted 
from P, the parking brake will 
be released, and the parking 
brake indicator light will turn 
off.
 When the shift lever is shifted 
to P, the parking brake will be 
set, and the parking brake 
indicator light will turn on. Operate the shift lever with the 
vehicle stopped and the brake 
pedal depressed.
The auto function may not operate 
if the shift lever is moved extremely 
quickly. In this situation, apply the 
parking brake manually. (
P.142)
■Turning the automatic 
mode off
While the vehicle is stopped and 
depressing the brake pedal, 
press and hold the parking 
brake switch until a buzzer 
sounds and a message is 
shown on the multi-information 
display.
■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in 
ON, the parking brake cannot be 
released using the parking brake 
switch.
●When the engine switch is not in 
ON, automatic mode (automatic 
brake setting and releasing) is not 
available.
■Parking brake automatic 
release function
When all of the fo llowing conditions 
are met, the parking brake can be 
released by depressing the acceler-
ator pedal.
●The driver’s door is closed
●The driver is wearing the seat belt
●The shift lever is in a forward driv-
ing position or reverse driving 
position
●The malfunction in dicator lamp or 
brake system warning light is not 
illuminated.
When depressing the accelerator 
pedal, depress it slowly.
If the parking brak e is not released  

1444-2. Driving procedures
when the accelerator pedal is 
depressed, release the parking 
brake manually.
When the shift lever is shifted from 
P, the parking brake will be released 
automatically.
■Parking brake automatic lock 
function
The parking brake will be set auto-
matically under the following condi-
tions:
●The brake pedal is not depressed
●The driver’s door is open
●The driver’s seat belt is not fas-
tened
●The shift lever is in a position 
other than P or N
●The malfunction indicator lamp 
and brake system warning light 
are not illuminated
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily 
Unavailable” i s displayed on 
the multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated 
repeatedly over a short period of 
time, the system may  restrict opera-
tion to prevent overheating. If this 
happens, refrain from operating the 
parking brake. Nor mal operation will 
return after about 1 minute.
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
Operate the parking brake switch. If 
the message does not disappear 
after operating the switch several 
times, the system may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a 
motor sound (whirring sound) may 
be heard. This does not indicate a 
malfunction.
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the engine switch 
position/mode, the parking brake  indicator light will turn on and stay 
on as described below:
ON: Comes on until the parking 
brake is released.
Not in ON: Stays 
on for approxi-
mately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned 
off with the parking brake set, the 
parking brake i ndicator light will 
stay on for about 15 seconds. This 
does not indicate a malfunction.
■When the parking brake switch 
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake 
setting and releas ing) will be turned 
on automatically.
■Parking the vehicle
 P.122
■Parking brake engaged warning 
buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 
driven with the parking brake 
engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play (with the vehicle reaching a 
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■If the brake system warning 
light comes on
 P.320
■Usage in winter time
 P.230
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle 
alone. The parking brake may be 
released unintentionally by a child 
and there is the danger of the 
vehicle moving that may lead to 
an accident resulting in death or 
serious injury. 

1454-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
WARNING
■Parking brake switch
Do not set any o bjects near the 
parking brake switch.
Objects may interfere with the 
switch and may lead the parking 
brake to unexpectedly operate.
■Parking brake automatic lock 
function
Never use the automatic parking 
brake engagement function in 
place of normal parking brake 
operation. This function is 
designed to reduc e the risk of a 
collision due to the driver forget-
ting to engage the parking brake. 
Over-reliance on this function to 
park the vehicle safely may lead 
to an accident resulting in death 
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift 
the shift lever to P, set the parking 
brake and make sure that the 
vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunc-
tions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place 
and check the warning messages.
■When the vehicle battery is 
discharged
The parking brake system cannot 
be activated. ( P.358)
■When the parking brake can-
not be released due to a mal-
function
Driving the vehicle with the park-
ing brake set will lead to brake 
components overheating, which 
may affect braking performance 
and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer immediately if 
this occurs. 

1464-2. Driving procedures
Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator 
(green)   comes on. While the 
system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low)   comes on.
■Brake hold system operating 
conditions
The brake hold system cannot be 
turned on in the following condi-
tions:
●The driver’s doo r is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat 
belt.
●The parking brake is engaged.
If any of the cond itions above are 
detected when the brake hold sys-
tem is enabled, the system will turn 
off and the brake hold standby indi-
cator light will go off. In addition, if 
any of the conditions are detected 
while the system is  holding the 
brake, a warning  buzzer will sound 
and a message will be shown on the 
multi-information  display. The park-
ing brake will then be set automati-
cally.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released 
for a period of about 3 minutes 
after the system has started hold-
ing the brake, the parking brake 
will be set automatically. In this 
case, a warning buzzer sounds 
and a message is shown on the 
multi-information display.
●To turn the system off while the 
system is holding the brake, firmly 
depress the brake pedal and 
press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not 
hold the vehicle when the vehicle 
is on a steep incline. In this situa-
tion, it may be ne cessary for the 
driver to apply the brakes. A warn-
ing buzzer will sound and the 
multi-information display will 
inform the driver of this situation. If 
a warning message is shown on 
the multi-information display, read 
the message and follow the 
instructions.
●When do not wish  for the parking 
brake to operate automatically, 
press and hold the brake hold 
switch until  the standby indicator 
(green) turns off, and then turn the 
engine switch off.
■When the parking brake is set 
automatically while the system 
is holding the brakes
Perform any of the following opera-
tions to release the parking brake:
●Depress the accelerator pedal. 
Brake Hold
The brake hold system 
keeps the brake applied 
when the shift lever is in D, 
M or N with the system on 
and the brake pedal has 
been depressed to stop the 
vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is 
depressed with the shift 
lever in D or M to allow 
smooth start off.
Enabling the system 

1474-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
(The parking brake will not be 
released automatically if the seat 
belt is not fastened.)
●Operate the parking brake switch 
with the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the parking brake 
indicator light goes off. ( P.142)
■When an inspection at your 
Toyota dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indi-
cator (green) does not illuminate 
even when the brake  hold switch is 
pressed with the brake hold system 
operating conditions met, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have 
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 
dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Malfunction 
Press Brake to Deactivate Visit 
Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.
■Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are 
used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion or to inform  the driver of the 
need for caution. If a warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and 
follow the instructions.
■If the brake hold operated indi-
cator flashes
 P. 3 2 7
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a 
steep incline
Take care when using the brake 
hold system on a steep incline, 
exercise caution. The brake hold 
function may not hold brakes in 
such situations.
Also, the system may not activate 
depending on the angle of the 
slope.
■When stopped on a slippery 
road
The system cannot stop the vehi-
cle when the gripping ability of the 
tires has been exceeded. Do not 
use the system w hen stopped on 
a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not 
designed for use when parking 
the vehicle for a long period of 
time. Turning the engine switch off 
while the system is holding the 
brake may release the brake, 
which would cause the vehicle to 
move. When operating the engine 
switch, depress the brake pedal, 
shift the shift lever to P and set 
the parking brake. 

1484-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4-3.Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the   switch 
turns on the lights as follows:U.S.A.
Canada
1  The headlights, daytime 
running lights ( P.148) and 
all the lights listed above turn 
on and off automatically.
2  The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and 
daytime running lights 
( P.148) turn on.
3  The headlights and all 
lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn  on.
4  (U.S.A.) Off
■AUTO mode can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Daytime running light system
●The daytime runn ing lights illumi-
nate using the same lights as the 
headlights and illu minate darker 
than the headlights.
●To make your vehicle more visible 
to other drivers  during daytime 
driving, the daytime running lights 
turn on automatically when all of 
the following conditions are met. 
(The daytime running lights are 
not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the,   
or 
* position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain 
on after they illumi nate, even if the 
parking brake is set again.
●For the U.S.A.:  Daytime running 
lights can be turned off by operat-
ing the switch.
●Compared to turning on the head-
lights, the daytime running light 
system offers greater durability 
and consumes less electricity, so 
it can help improve fuel economy.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function prop-
erly if an object is placed on the sen-
sor, or anything  that blocks the 
Headlight switch
The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.
Operating instructions 

1664-5. Using the driving support systems
has become extremely short
●When a detectable vehicle is at an 
angle
●When snow, mud, etc. is attached 
to a detectable vehicle
●When driving on the following 
kinds of roads:
• Roads with sharp curves or wind- ing roads
• Roads with chang es in grade, 
such as sudden inclines or 
declines
• Roads which is slo ped to the left 
or right
• Roads with deep ruts
• Roads which are rough and 
unmaintained
• Roads which frequently undulate 
or are bumpy
●When the steering wheel is being 
operated frequently or suddenly
●When the vehicle is not in a con-
stant position within a lane
●When parts related to this system, 
the brakes, etc. are cold or 
extremely hot, wet, etc.
●When the wheels are misaligned
●When driving on slick road sur-
faces, such as when it is covered 
with ice, snow, gravel, etc.
●When the course of the vehicle 
differs from the shape of a curve
●When the vehicle speed is exces-
sively high when entering a curve
●When entering/exiting a parking 
lot, garage, car elevator, etc.
●When driving in a parking lot
●When driving through an area 
where there are obstructions 
which may contact your vehicle, 
such as tall grass, tree branches, 
a curtain, etc.
●When driving in strong wind
■Situations in which the lane 
may not be detected
●When the lane is extremely wide 
or narrow
●Immediately after changing lanes 
or passing through an intersection
●When driving in a  temporary lane 
or lane regulated by construction
●When there are s tructures, pat-
terns, shadows which are similar 
to lane lines in  the surrounding
●When the lane lines  are not clear 
or driving on a wet road surface
●When a lane line is on a curb
●When driving on a bright, reflec-
tive road surface, such as con-
crete
■Situations in which some or all 
of the functions of the system 
cannot operate
●When a malfunction is detected in 
this system or a related system, 
such as the brakes, steering, etc.
●When the VSC, TRAC, or other 
safety related system is operating
●When the VSC, TRAC, or other 
safety related system is off
■Changes in brake operation 
sound and pedal response
●When the brakes have been oper-
ated, brake operation sounds may 
be heard and the brake pedal 
response may cha nge, but this 
does not indicate a malfunction.
●When the system is operating, the 
brake pedal may feel stiffer than 
expected or sink. In either situa-
tion the brake pedal can be 
depressed further. Further 
depress the brake pedal as nec-
essary. 

1994-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
decrease to below the set vehicle 
speed in order to maintain the dis-
tance from the preceding vehicle.
■When the vehicle is stopped by 
system control during follow-up 
cruising
●When the “+RES” switch is 
pressed while the vehicle is 
stopped by system control, if the 
preceding vehicle  starts off within 
approximately 3 seconds, fol-
low-up cruising will resume.
●If the preceding vehicle starts off 
within approximately 3 seconds of 
the vehicle being stopped by sys-
tem control, follo w-up cruising will 
resume.
■Automatic cancellation of vehi-
cle-to-vehicle d istance control 
mode
In the following  situations, vehi-
cle-to-vehicle dista nce control mode 
will be canceled  automatically:
●When the brake control or output 
restriction control of a driving sup-
port system operates
(For example: Pre-Collision Sys-
tem, drive-start control)
●When the parking brake has been 
operated
●When the vehicle is stopped by 
system control on a steep incline
●When any of the following are 
detected while the vehicle is 
stopped by system control:
• The driver’s seat belt is unfas- tened
• The driver’s door is opened
• Approximately 3 minutes have  elapsed since the vehicle was 
stopped
The parking brake may be actived 
automatically.
●Situations in whic h some or all of 
the functions of the system cannot 
operate:  P. 1 6 6
■Dynamic radar cruise control 
system warning messages and 
buzzers
For safe use:  P. 1 6 1
■Preceding vehicles that the sen-
sor may not detect correctly
In the following situations, depend-
ing on the conditions, if the system 
cannot provide sufficient decelera-
tion or acceleration is necessary, 
operate the brake pedal or accelera-
tor pedal.
As the sensor may  not be able to 
correctly detect th ese types of vehi-
cles, the approach warning 
(  P.199) may not operate.
●When a vehicle cuts in front of 
your vehicle or changes lanes 
away from your vehicle extremely 
slowly or quickly
●When changing lanes
●When a preceding vehicle is driv-
ing at a low speed
●When a vehicle is stopped in the 
same lane as the vehicle
●When a motorcycle  is traveling in 
the same lane as the vehicle
■Conditions under which the 
system may not operate cor-
rectly
In the following situations, operate 
the brake pedal (or accelerator 
pedal, depending on the situation) 
as necessary.
As the sensor may  not be able to 
correctly detect a vehicle, the sys-
tem may not operate properly.
●When a preceding vehicle brakes 
suddenly
●When changing lanes at low 
speeds, such as in a traffic jam
In situations where the vehicle 
approaches a preceding vehicle 
Approach warning