
641-4. Theft deterrent system
1-4.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after 
the engine switch has been 
turned off to indicate that the 
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing 
after the engine switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type engine immobilizer 
system.
■Conditions that may cause the 
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion  of the key is in 
contact with a  metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or 
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer 
system
The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the engine from 
starting if a key has not 
been previously registered 
in the vehicle’s on-board 
computer.
Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.
This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft 
but does not guarantee 
absolute security against all 
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the 
proper operation  of the system 
cannot be guaranteed. 

692-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver 
of malfunctions in the indicated 
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 ( P.320)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 (  P.320)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning 
light
*1 ( P.320)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.320)
Charging system warning 
light
*2 (  P.321)
Low engine oil pressure 
warning light
*2 (  P.321)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.321)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.321)
SRS warning light
*1 
(  P.321)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.322)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.322)
Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light
*2 
(  P.322)
(Red)
Electric power steering 
system warning light
*1 
(  P.322)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering 
system warning light
*1 
(  P.322)
Low fuel level warning 
light ( P.323)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder 
light ( P.323)
*3
*4Rear passengers’ 
seat belt reminder 
lights ( P.323)
Tire pressure warning 
light
*1 (  P.324)
(Flashes 
or illumi- nates)PCS warning light*1 
(  P.324)
(Orange)
LTA indicator ( P.324)
(Orange)
LDA indicator ( P.325)
(Orange)
PDA indicator (P.325)
(Orange)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P.325)
(Orange)
Cruise control indicator 
( P.325)
Driving assist information 
indicator
*1 (  P.326)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.326) 

702-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to ON to 
indicate that a system check is 
being performed. They will turn 
off after the engine is started, or 
after a few seconds. There may 
be a malfunction in a system if 
the lights do not come on, or turn 
off. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: 4.2-inch display.
*4: 7-inch display.
The indicators inform the driver 
of the operating state of the  vehicle’s various systems.
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
(  P.326)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
( P.326)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.327)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning 
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such 
as the ABS and SRS warning light 
not come on when you start the 
engine, this could mean that 
these systems are not available to 
help protect you  in an accident, 
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
(  P.141)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
( P.148)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P.148)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.149)
Automatic High Beam 
indicator ( P.150)
Front fog light indicator (if 
equipped) ( P.153)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 
(  P.168)
(Green/W
hite/Orang e 
[Flashes])LTA indicator ( P.181)
(Green/W
hite/Orang e 
[Flashes])LDA indicator ( P.185)
(Green/W
hite)PDA indicator ( P.191)
(Green/W
hite)
Cruise control indicator 
( P.196)
(Green/W
hite)
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol indicator ( P.196)
Driving assist information 
indicator
*1,2 (  P.209, 
214) 

1944-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
The dynamic radar cruise control 
determines whether the distance 
between the driver’s own vehicle 
and a designated preceding vehi-
cle 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.
●Details of support provided for 
the driver’s operation
The dynamic radar cruise control 
does not include functions which 
will prevent or avoid collisions 
with vehicles ahead of your vehi-
cle. Therefore, if there is ever any 
possibility of da nger, the driver 
must take immediate and direct 
control of the vehicle and act 
appropriately in order to ensure 
safety.
■Situations in which the 
dynamic radar cruise control 
should not be used
Do not use the dynamic radar 
cruise control in the following situ-
ations. As the s ystem will not be 
able to provide appropriate con-
trol, using it may lead to an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious 
injury.
●Roads where there are pedes-
trians, cyclists, etc.
●When driving on a highway or 
expressway entrance or exit
●When the approach warning 
sounds frequently
●Situations in wh ich the sensors 
may not operate properly: 
P. 1 6 5
●Situations in which the lane may 
not be detected: 
P. 1 6 6 

2254-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
fuel economy through moderate 
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When the eco mode is selected, 
eco drive mode indicator comes on.
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode c ontrols the heat-
ing/cooling operations and fan 
speed of the air conditioning system 
to enhance fuel efficiency. To 
improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform t he following opera-
tions:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode 
(  P.237)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.236)
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■Automatic deactivation of sport 
mode
If the engine switch is turned off 
after driving in sport mode, the drive 
mode will be chang ed to normal 
mode.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)
Helps to prevent wheel lock 
when the brakes are applied 
suddenly, or if the brakes are 
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of 
braking force after the brake 
pedal is depressed when the 
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)
Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or 
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and 
performance, the following 
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various 
driving situations. Be 
aware, however, that these 
systems are supplementary 
and should not be relied 
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving 
assist systems 

2264-5. Using the driving support systems
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of 
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintai n directional 
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.
■The Secondary Collision 
Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor 
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and 
brake lights are automatically 
controlled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility 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 
vehicle or accelerating on slip-
pery roads
■Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)
Helps to prevent the vehicle 
from drifting to the outer side by 
performing inner wheel brake 
control when attempting to 
accelerate while turning
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward 
movement of the vehicle when 
starting on an uphill
■EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)
Employs an electric motor to 
reduce the amount of effort 
needed to turn the steering 
wheel.
■When the TRAC/VSC systems 
are operating
The slip indicator light will flash 
while the TRAC/VSC systems are 
operating.
■Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt 
or snow, the TRAC system may 
reduce power from the engine to the 
wheels. Pressing   to turn the 
system off may make it easier for 
you to rock the vehicle in order to 
free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly 
press and release  .
The “Traction Cont rol Turned OFF” 
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Press   again to turn the system 
back on. 

2274-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC 
systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems 
off, press and h old  for more 
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is 
stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will 
come on and the “Traction Control 
Turned OFF” will be shown on the 
multi-information display.
*
Press  again to turn the system 
back on.
*: PCS will also be disabled (only  Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will 
come on and a message will be 
displayed on the multi-information 
display. ( P.176)
■When the message is dis-
played on the multi-information 
display showing that TRAC has 
been disabled even if  has 
not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If 
the information continues to show, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
■Operating conditions of 
hill-start assist control
When all of the following four condi-
tions are me t, the hill-start assist 
control will operate:
●The shift lever is in a position 
other than P or N (when starting 
off forward/backward on an 
upward incline).
●The vehicle is stopped
●The accelerator pedal is not 
depressed
●The parking brake is not engaged
●The engine switch is turned to ON
■Automatic system cancelation 
of hill-start as sist control
The hill-start assis t control will turn  off in any of the fo
llowing situations:
●The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
●The accelerator pedal is 
depressed
●The parking brake is engaged
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed 
after the brake pedal is released
●The engine switch  is turned to 
OFF
■Sounds and vibrations caused 
by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, 
TRAC and hill-start assist con-
trol systems
●A sound may be heard from the 
engine compartment when the 
brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly, when the engine is started or 
just after the vehicle begins to 
move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a mal function has 
occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions 
may occur when the above sys-
tems are operating. None of these 
indicates that a malfunction has 
occurred.
• Vibrations may be  felt through the 
vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also  after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■Active Cornering Assist opera-
tion sounds and vibrations
When the Active Cornering Assist is 
operated, operation sounds and 
vibrations may be generated from 
the brake system, but this is not a 
malfunction.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is oper-
ated, a motor sound (whirring 
sound) may be heard. This does not 
indicate a malfunction.
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC 
and VSC systems
After turning th e TRAC and VSC 
systems off, the systems will be 
automatically re-enabled in the fol-
lowing situations: 

2284-5. Using the driving support systems
●When the engine switch is turned 
off
●If only the TRAC system is turned 
off, the TRAC will turn on when 
vehicle speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems are turned off, automatic 
re-enabling will not occur when 
vehicle speed increases.
■Operating conditions of Active 
Cornering Assist
The system operates when the fol-
lowing occurs.
●TRAC/VSC can operate
●The driver is at tempting to accel-
erate while turning
●The system detects that the vehi-
cle is drifting to the outer side
●The brake pedal is released
■Reduced effectiveness of the 
EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS sys-
tem is reduced to prevent the sys-
tem from overheating when there is 
frequent steering input over an 
extended period of time. The steer-
ing wheel may feel heavy as a 
result. Should this occur, refrain 
from excessive steering input or 
stop the vehicle and turn the engine 
off. The EPS syst em should return 
to normal within 10 minutes.
■Secondary Collision Brake 
operating conditions
The system operates when the SRS 
airbag sensor detects a collision 
while the vehicle is in motion.
However, the system does not oper-
ate when the components are dam-
aged.
■Secondary Collision Brake 
automatic cancellation
The system is automatically can-
celed in any of th e following situa-
tions.
●The vehicle speed drops below 
approximately 0 mph (0 km/h)
●A certain amount of time elapses 
during operation
●The accelerator pedal is 
depressed a large amount
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate 
effectively 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 
driving 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 dis-
tance. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from the veh icle in front of 
you, especially in  the following sit-
uations:
●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 
potholes or uneven surfaces
■TRAC/VSC may not operate 
effectively when
Directional control and power may 
not be achievable while driving on 
slippery road surfaces, even if the 
TRAC/VSC system is operating. 
Drive the vehicle  carefully in con-
ditions where stability and power 
may be lost.